Millennium Diggers
Favorite Links
Association
Sites
Eastern Oregon Mining Association - A non-profit organization representing and advocating the role of mining in the Pacific Northwest.
Eastern Oregon Mining Association
Gold Prospectors Association of America - The largest gold prospecting organization in the world. You can join to gain access to their claims. The site also has lots of mining information available for free.
Gold Prospectors Association of America
The
New 49er's Gold Club - A gold club in Happy
Camp, California.
The
New 49'ers
Waldo Mining District - A mining group that has taken an active role in preserving the tradition of mining in South West Oregon and has actively been a leader in protecting the rights of miners in the State of Oregon and beyond.
Waldo Mining District
Information
Sites
Ghost
Towns in Oregon - A list and historical information
about ghost towns in Oregon.
Ghost Towns in Oregon
Gold Jewelry Identification
- This site has pictures of marks found on gold jewelry. By choosing the marks found on your jewelry, their wizard can help you identify where and when the item was assayed.
Gold Traders
Goldsheet
Mining Directory - Lots of information about
prospecting, tours, ghost towns, gold prices, etc.
Goldsheet Mining Directory
History of the American Gold Rush - Article regarding the history of the American gold rush with lots of links to other sites.
History of the American Gold Rush
ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal - Monthly magazine with mining articles. Free articles on the website.
ICMJ's Prospecting and Mining Journal
International Gem Society - Lots of information about gemstones and even a scholarship.
International Gem Society
Maps
of the Past - On
this site you can find historical maps on many topics
including treasure hunting and mineral prospecting.
Maps
of the Past
Nugget
Shooter - This site provides
information about finding gold nuggets and meteorites
with a metal detector.
Nugget
Shooter
Oregon Beach Collection Limits - Go to section 736-021-0090(4) to find limits on collection of rocks, sand, cobble, and driftwood.
Oregon Beach Collection Limits
Oregon State Parks Metal Detecting
- This site provides
information about metal detecting in Oregon State Parks.
Oregon State Parks
Rockhounding for Kids - This site has a lot of information about metal detecting. Where, how, etiquette, stories, etc.
Fossils to Shale - Rockhounding for Kids
Rare Gold Nuggets - This site is a resource for information about mining for gold nuggets.
Rare Gold Nuggets
Stout Standards
- Lots of good information for kids and their parents.
Stout Standards
Stream Savers - A non-profit group aimed at cleaning up our waterways.
Stream Savers
Treasure Hunting and Metal Detecting Guides - Several guides here for coinshooting, relic hunting, beach hunting, prospecting, etc.
Gainsville Coins
Treasure
Quest XLT - This site provides
information about Metal Detecting and prospecting .
We also offer a number of services for treasure hunters
including online coin auctions, a club directory, and
metal detecting forums.
Treasure
Quest | Metal Detecting
Legal
Klamath
Basin Crisis - Association member Joe Greene
has some interesting PowerPoint presentations posted
at this website.
Klamath
Basin Crisis
Public Lands for the People - To represent and assist outdoor user groups and individuals interested in keeping public and private lands open to prospecting, mining, and outdoor recreation through public education , scientific data, and legal means.
Public Lands for the People
Mining
Double Eagle Mine -
Sunstone mining, near Lakeview, Oregon.
Double Eagle Mine
Dust
Devil Mining Company -
Sunstone mining, near Lakeview, Oregon.
Dust Devil Mining Company
Holleywood Ranch -
Petrified wood pay to dig site near Sweet Home, Oregon.
Holleywood Ranch
Spectrum -
Sunstone mining, near Lakeview, Oregon.
Spectrum Mine
Museums
Rice
NW Museum of Rocks & Minerals - Rocks and
Minerals are an important part of the earth we share
as well as the environment and economy we enjoy. The
Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals was founded
by Richard L. and Helen M. Rice in 1996 for the express
purpose of passing on to present and future generations
the opportunity to obtain knowledge and pleasure from
these beautiful wonders of nature. The museum collection
and reference materials are available for viewing, study
and research to all who are interested in the earth sciences.
Rice
NW Museum of Rocks & Minerals
Retail
Sites
AAA Precious Metals - A buyer of gold and other metals.
AAA Precious Metals
Belda's Gold Prospecting Equipment and Metal Detector Sales
- An authorized dealer for metal detectors,
prospecting equipment, and accessories.
Belda's
Sales
Black Cat Mining - A Oregon company
that carries quality gear for gold prospecting & rockhounding,
as well as a selection of metal detectors & treasure
hunting tools.
Black
Cat Mining
Capital Steel & Wire - Metal detecting resources & directory.
Capital Steel
CEIA
- A
company selling Security Metal Detectors, advanced
detectors able to be used in high-sensitivity applications
and detect small metallic objects, such as a razor
blade, while still providing optimal immunity to environmental
interference. An international manufacturer of high-performance
Mine and UXO Detectors.
Metal Detectors
and Electromagnetic Generation CEIA
Gemstone
Guru - What you need to know about Gemstones and Gemstone Jewelry.
Gemstone Guru
Gold
Fever Links - This site provides links to many prospecting related sites.
Gold Fever Links
Gold
Maps Online - This site blends Google Earth with gold maps and allows you to find claimed and unclaimed sites in your area.
Gold Maps Online
Gold River Refining - Buy and sell minerals and supplies.
Gold River Refining
Gold Rush Nuggets - Buy and sell gold as well as find gold prospecting information.
Gold Rush Nuggets
The Lost My Stuff Group - A group of volunteer metal detectors who will help you find your stuff for free.
The Lost My Stuff Group
Metaldetector.com - Seller of metal detectors.
metaldetectors.com
Microwave Gold Kiln - Yes you can smelt gold, silver, copper and old jewelry in a microwave!.
Microwave Gold Kiln
Ocean Research Group - Shipwrecks and lost treasures of the seven seas.
Ocean Research Group
Packwood Prospecting - This business offers classes and sells mining supplies.
Packwood Prospecting
Pro-Mack
Mining - A world
class commercial mining company specializing in underwater
mining operations and international gold mining consulting
services. We can provide extensive experience and resources
for the majority of underwater mining situations.
Pro-Mack
Mining
San Saba Royalty Company - Sell or lease mineral rights.
San Saba Royalty Company
US
Gold Buyers -
Specializes in the purchase of precious metals. They
claim to pay the highest possible price for your unwanted
and broken jewelry.
US Gold
Buyers
White's
Electronics - Makers of metal detectors in
Sweet Home, Oregon. Buy local. Todd Marsh from White's
Electronics gave a presentation about the history of
White's, showed off new models, and answered our questions
at the August 8, 2006, association meeting.
White's
Electronics