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June 14, 2016

Gold mining firms eye Oregon county

BAKER CITY, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon county is considering proposals from companies interested in mining for gold in dredge tailings on county-owned land.

The Baker City Herald reports that several mining companies have previously contacted Baker County about the 1,900 acres of tailings east of Sumpter. Their interest was spurred by record-high gold prices in 2011.


 
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