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Lost caves of conneticut1/26/2024 Part I – Gold Mines and Prospects in Rhode IslandĬommercial gold mines in New England were and are rare due to the low grade of most of the ore. Surprisingly the biggest little state still keeps a few secrets in the form of prospects and mines. This southern New England state is known for its history, beaches, and food –not gold mines. ![]() ![]() So, over the next year, look for a series of articles, each one spotlighting one of the six New England states, beginning with in Rhode Island. Since there are so many mines and location to discuss, they can’t all fit in one article. Forgotten mines and minor gold rushes in the northeast are a terrific topic to explore. With the stratospheric price of gold and popularity of the reality television show, Gold Rush, the interest in gold prospecting in New England has skyrocketed. So far, over 20 lost and forgotten gold mines have been found in New England (excluding all the places known for placer gold). But surprisingly the northeastern states did have a short-lived boom in prospecting and gold mining. New England is the last place anyone would expect find a gold mine. Lost mines often recall tales like that of Lost Dutchman’s Mine, coded maps and the wild west. ![]() It is often believed that an undiscovered motherlode is just waiting for some treasure hunter to find it using modern technology. Stories of lost gold mines have always been popular among prospectors and treasure hunters.
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