Tag: National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum

National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum rocker box

July 18, 2017 By

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

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National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum Light Mountain Transit

April 11, 2017 By

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

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Pit & Quarry unveils 2017 Hall of Fame class

October 31, 2016 By

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

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Drilling Innovation at the National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum

October 7, 2016 By

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.

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National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Blasting Exhibit

August 16, 2016 By

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

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National Mining Hall of Fame ceremony is next month

August 11, 2016 By

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

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Scouting the future

October 7, 2015 By

Scouting and mining always seem to find their way into Frank McAllister’s life. McAllister, chairman of the board […]

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

September 8, 2015 By

The “Champion” core drill, No. 23, was built by M. C. Bullock Co. around 1879. The drill has […]

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National Mining Hall of Fame & Museum Historical Mining Display

August 16, 2015 By

Since man first ventured underground in search of valuable minerals, numerous methods of lighting the darkness have been […]

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