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Gold mines are not renewable. Once the gold is dug out, it is gone, and it does not get replaced by new gold ore.

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Are gold mines in western US renewable resource?

Yes, in one sense. In the old days gold was mined by sight. Today through advanced washing technologies, micro gold, or fine gold can be recovered and washed out of the dirt. In this sense, old mines are the best bet possible for future micro mining projects, and are therefore somewhat of a renewable resource.


What is the largest gold mine in the US?

The RiverPine Mines


What states in the US has the most gold?

They all have the same amount of gold mines.


Where are gold mines located in the US?

There are numerous gold mines in California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Arizona and Alaska- but there has been SOME gold found in every state.


Where are the gold and silver mines in the US?

Gold and silver mines can be found in various states in the US, including Nevada, Colorado, Alaska, and California. Nevada is particularly known for producing a significant amount of both gold and silver due to its rich mineral deposits.


What element was discovered in the Western US?

Gold


Why did the US Government sell western land very cheaply?

The US government sought to settle as much of its western territories as soon as possible. To do this free Federal lands were offered to new settlers who ventured west and registered as farmers. The westward movement was aided by the railroads and the suppression of Native Tribes. The US benefited economically by the mining of gold and silver mines out west.


What region is mining done?

Mining in some form is conducted in every state of the US, and in most of the world (with the exception of Antarctica). Mining locations will be determined by the location of the material to be mined- coal mines are located where there is coal, gold mines where there is gold, etc.


What are the Major resources of the western US?

The major resources of the Western US include oil and natural gas, minerals such as gold, silver, and copper, renewable energy sources like wind and solar power, as well as water resources from rivers and reservoirs. The region is also known for its agricultural products like wheat, corn, and fruits.


Who are the people that were in the gold rush?

They were primarily people of the eastern US going to the western frontier to become rich in gold rush claims.


What is does gam saan haak?

It means "travelers to Gold Mountain." Gold Mountain, or "Gam Saan," was the name given to the western US (and Canadian) gold fields by Chinese laborers in the 1840s-1850s.


Where does uranium mines exist in the US?

A list of uranium mines in USA is at the link mentioned.