The Porcupine Creek Gold Mine is near Klukwan, Alaska. Historically the site has been part of the Juneau-Skagway Mining District. The site was first discovered in 1898. The Porcupine Creek Gold Mine is a placer mining operation. Initial production took place in 1898 and overall output was considered to be small size.
Parker explained how to pan for gold and how things are run in the mine and we all were fortunate to have some gold nuggets in every pan. It was awsome! Another treat was to meet Dakota Fred that is mining across from Mr. Schanbel's place. They are filming the Gold Rush in Alaska on Porcupine Creek for the Fall 2011 for the Discovery Channel.
Porcupine Creek is a creek in the Porcupine District in Alaska. It is here where the Hoffman Group mined on a claim owned by Earle Foster. The mined for an entire year, getting only$20,000 of gold. During the off-season, the Hoffman's missed a payment, and Fred Hurt, an enemy of the Hoffman's...
The Big Nugget Mine is an infamous and legendary gold mine in Porcupine Creek, Alaska. The mine was founded by John Schnabel decades ago. In 2011, John Schnabel made his 17 year old grandson Parker Schnabel, boss of the mine and the Big Nugget Crew . The primary mining zone is Emmerson Trench, along Porcupine Creek.
Porcupine Gold Mines, which later became Alaska Sunshine Gold Mining Company, took over in 1926. In 1928, they completed a flume that originated on Porcupine Creek 0.5 miles above the junction with McKinley Creek and bridged McKinley Creek. Mining commenced in 1929 but closed at the end of the season due to poor returns.
Located in and around the City of Timmins, the Porcupine district has produced more than 67 million ounces since 1910. Currently, approximately 60% of the gold comes from the Hoyle Pond underground mine, where mechanized cut and fill and longhole mining methods are used to extract the ore, and the remaining ore comes from the Hollinger Open Pit mine.
Historic gold mining area and ghost town listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as a historic district. Built: 1898; most existing buildings date to between 1927 and 1936. Area: 40 acres Also known as: Porcupine, Alaska; Porcupine District (NRHP name) Date added to NRHP: 11/13/1976 Other designations: U.S. Historic District Notes: Gold was discovered here in 1898, which
Jan 01, 2016· Porcupine Creek We have several 160 Acre State Alaska mining claims located along 2 ½ miles of Porcupine Creek which are approximately 4 miles from the paved Tok Cutoff Highway and situated along a good trail, a Right-of-Way, for easy access. The RS2477 right of way goes right through some of the claims.
Gold Rush (titled Gold Rush: Alaska for the first season) is a reality television series that airs on Discovery and its affiliates worldwide. The series follows the placer gold mining efforts of various family-run mining companies, mostly in the Klondike region of Dawson City, Yukon, Canada.In its 10th season as of early 2020, prior seasons also included mining efforts in South America and
Jul 29, 2016· I have over two thousand acres of mining claims in Alaska 60 miles south of Tok, Alaska along Porcupine Creek and only 5 miles off the main highway. Access is by a good right of way trail. For sale at less than 40k per 160 acre claim $400,000.00 for 12-160 acre claims --
The Porcupine Creek Gold Mine is near Miller House, Alaska. Historically the site has been part of the Circle Mining District. The Porcupine Creek Gold Mine is a placer mining operation. Initial production took place in 1934. The ore mined is composed of gold, scheelite and cassiterite. The host rock in this area is mica schist.
Porcupine Creek Mine. 1.1K likes. Porcupine Creek is a Gold mine in Alaska.
The Legend of Porcupine Creek Season 11 • Episode 102 Parker Schnabel, Dave Turin and Fred Hurt reveal their gold mining origins and how a small remote
Claims were quickly staked along Porcupine and its tributaries, McKinley Creek and Cahoon Creek. Major mining projects followed and by 1985 Porcupine had produced 79,000 Troy ounces of placer gold, a quantity that, at today's gold price, would be worth $103 million dollars.
Dec 25, 2015· Start to finish mining process at Porcupine Creek in SE Alaska (as seen on season 4 of Gold Rush)
Historic gold mining area and ghost town listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) as a historic district. Built: 1898; most existing buildings date to between 1927 and 1936. Area: 40 acres Also known as: Porcupine, Alaska; Porcupine District (NRHP name) Date added to NRHP: 11/13/1976 Other designations: U.S. Historic District Notes: Gold was discovered here in 1898, which
Reality hit the Gold Rush Porcupine Creek gold mines hard in August, when the two mines were closed temporarily due to failing to meet federal training requirements.. According to the Anchorage Daily News (ADN), the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) issued citations and compliance orders against the Big Nugget Mine, owned by John Schnabel and managed by his grandson Parker
Porcupine Creek Updated 2/26/20. PARTNER FOR JV IN 2,700 ACRE gold mining claims in South Central Alaska located N. of Glennallen in a Porphyry Belt and Critical Minerals Belt. Airborne Surveys are done. Documents on request. Partner may do due diligence and after drilling can earn up to 80% interest in the claims.
Active mines. The following are active gold-producing mines and advanced lode exploration or development projects. Lode (hard rock) mines. The Fort Knox mine is located within the Fairbanks North Star Borough, 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Fairbanks.The mine site is located primarily on State of Alaska and the Mental Health Trust lands. The mine is a wholly owned by Kinross Gold Corporation.
Jul 30, 2016· I have over two thousand acres of mining claims in Alaska 60 miles south of Tok, Alaska along Porcupine Creek and only 5 miles off the main highway. Access is by a good right of way trail. For sale at less than 40k per 160 acre claim $400,000.00 for 12-160 acre claims --
Parker explained how to pan for gold and how things are run in the mine and we all were fortunate to have some gold nuggets in every pan. It was awsome! Another treat was to meet Dakota Fred that is mining across from Mr. Schanbel's place. They are filming the Gold Rush in Alaska on Porcupine Creek for the Fall 2011 for the Discovery Channel.
Mining activity at that time was confined to Glacier Creek, Porcupine Creek and its main east tributary McKinley Creek. Cahoon Creek, which is also part of the Porcupine Creek drainage basin, as well Nugget Creek, bore significant gold production as well.
Jan 24, 2012· The same inspector who hit Big Nugget Mine shows up at Porcupine Creek. Watch GOLD RUSH Fridays at 9PM e/p on Discovery. dsc.discovery/tv/gold-r...
Oct 30, 2020· A father and son bring a group of greenhorns to Porcupine Creek, Alaska, to mine for gold in this reality series. Watchlist Added. Where to Watch. See Also.