The Legacy: Mining Practices Then and Now
Happy Holidays, Brisbin Crew! Students have been exploring how Californians used technology to obtain gold in more efficient ways through many different mining practices. These mining techniques each made impacts on the land as well as California’s economy, and students have gone on fieldwork to mines and met experts who have taught them about these practices. Seeing working mines in action, students also have met teams members who have shared with them their specific jobs; at Teichert Mine we met the Mine Manager, Biologist, Geologist, Mining Engineer, and Equipment Operator. […]