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National Mining Hall of Fame to induct four

Professor John Guilbert, Dr. Leo Miller, Robert Murray and Douglas Silver will be inducted into the National Mining Hall of Fame later this year. Keep Reading

National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum rocker box

A rocker box is a tool designed to separate gold from alluvial gravel and sand deposits that was used extensively in 19th century mining. Keep Reading

National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum Light Mountain Transit

The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum is featuring a Light Mountain Transit with Burt Solar Attachments circa 1876-1886. Keep Reading

Pit & Quarry unveils 2017 Hall of Fame class

Pit & Quarry announced the 2017 class for the Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame, which includes four industry leaders. Keep Reading

Drilling Innovation at the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum

A historic timeline and collection of artifacts from Boart Longyear dating back to the late 1800s is on display at the National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum. Keep Reading

National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Blasting Exhibit

A National Mining Hall of Fame visitor recalls his career in blasting as he checks out the museum's blasting exhibit. Keep Reading

National Mining Hall of Fame ceremony is next month

Four inductees will be enshrined in the National Mining Hall of Fame during a banquet ahead of MINExpo International 2016. Keep Reading

Scouting the future

Scouting and mining always seem to find their way into Frank McAllister’s life. McAllister, chairman of the board for the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum, says his father was a scoutmaster when he was a kid. He recalls… Keep Reading

National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum “Champion” Core Drill

The “Champion” core drill, No. 23, was built by M. C. Bullock Co. around 1879. The drill has a 1,500 ft. capacity, and it's diameter of core is 1 1/8 in. Even though the machine weighs approximately 1, 250 lbs.,… Keep Reading

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