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North Star Powerhouse Mining Museum Seeking Docents
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (121+ words) TheUnion.com North Star docents pose at the entrance of the museum. The museum is actively seeking docents and currently operate from noon-4 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. The North Star Powerhouse Mining Museum is looking for a few good women and men to…...
Original Sixteen to One Mine use permit up for review in Sierra County
3+ week, 1+ day ago (454+ words) The entrance to The Original Sixteen to One Mine in Alleghany emerges from this Sierra County mountainside where gold has been mined since 1911. The mine's use permit is being reviewed at a public hearing slated for July 7 at the Sierra…...
Ideas & Opinions — Michael James Taylor: Beyond the Idaho-Maryland Mine: Nevada County faces a larger question about its mining legacy
3+ week, 1+ day ago (981+ words) For opponents of reopening the Idaho-Maryland Mine, recent developments represent significant victories. At the same time, these decisions raise broader questions about how Nevada County manages its mining legacy, property rights, environmental responsibilities, future development, and the communities built around…...
Rise Gold abandons Use Permit lawsuit against Nevada County
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (11+ words) TheUnion.com...
Court rejects Rise Gold’s Vested Rights claim for Idaho-Maryland Mine
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (310+ words) Nevada County judge Robert Tice-Raskin ruled against Rise Grass Valley's claims of Vested Rights to mine the Idaho Maryland Mine site this week. Grass Valley, CA — Nevada County Superior Court Judge S. Robert Tice-Raskin has ruled against Rise Grass Valley’s…...
California Pioneers strike gold history at North Star Powerhouse Mining Museum
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (258+ words) Docents George Sanford, Ray Shepherd and Steve Ruble getting ready to reveal the fascinating history of The North Star Powerhouse Mining Museum for The San Francisco Society of Pioneers on April 25, 2026 Members of the historic San Francisco-based Society of California…...
‘All of it is on the table’: Battle-tested Miners look to finish strong
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1180+ words) Nevada Union senior Austin Putnam attempts to put up two points for the Miners during their 77-75 loss to the Roseville Tigers Friday at home. Nevada Union senior Austin Putnam attacks the basket during Friday's home FVL matchup against the Roseville…...
Ideas & Opinions — Ralph Silberstein: Regarding the Idaho-Maryland Mine's legal questions
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (575+ words) theunion.com Sorry, no promotional deals were found matching that code. Promotional Rates were found for your code. Sorry, an error occurred. CEA Foundationâs December 31 press release examining some of the legal arguments surrounding the Rise Gold lawsuit against…...