How many permitted gold mines are operating in California?

[dave wiseman]

A friend asked me this question and I've no idea how many permitted hardrock and placer operations are currently operating in California.I'm asking about large scale operations.

 

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[Alex Burke]

Hi Dave I think only about ten technically gold mines are permitted but I think only the Mesquite Mine near Glamis actually produces gold still.

Here's a kind of old list I found that may answer your question better. I think there was 16 and now there is 10 according to Wikipedia with one or two actually still producing, maybe someone else knows better. Alex
http://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/geologic_resources/mineral_production/Documents/yellowau.pdf

 

[dave wiseman]

Thanks man..I sent a letter to the BLM in Saramento and they didn't keep such records and referred me to the Forest service and another Gov't agency.On another reply from the BLM,the fellow said there are 40,000 claims..ha,ha. Guess he didn't understand the ??Typical Gov't stuff.One hand dosen't understand what the other is doing.How can they provide proper info and services if nothing is coordinated?I do know that the mine in Sutter Creek California waited 10-12 years for permits and then folded up after being open for a few months.That mine is just an hour north from me.

 

[MadMarshall]

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[dave wiseman]

Thanks MadMarshall...

 

[Oakview2]

The Mockingbird, Mariposa County, Mockingbird Gold Mine

 

[augoldminer]

Original Sixteen to One Mine, Inc.

Plus i know of a couple of small operations that are working under the radar.

 

[galenrog]

This is a question that perhaps should be addressed to the Division of Mines and Geology, which is part of the California Department of Conservation.

 

[spillercanyon]

Looks like they are going to mine the old Pine Tree Mine on the south side of Bagby above the Merced River. Lots of drilling and seismic testing going on there right now. I believe I saw this area for sale a few years ago, something like 10 million dollars.

 

[Oakview2]

Looks like they are going to mine the old Pine Tree Mine on the south side of Bagby above the Merced River. Lots of drilling and seismic testing going on there right now. I believe I saw this area for sale a few years ago, something like 10 million dollars.

That is the old Freemont land grant properties