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Feverish pursuit of gold draws Alaska prospectors
As gold climbs toward 900 an ounce amid economic slump, Alaska sees more prospectors along Crow Creek and in nationwide clubs. Miners like Mike Telgenhoff endure near freezing water while others buy more metal detectors and dredges, betting on a possible big find. The trend reflects aging, lifestyle miners, rising permits and renewed interest from a younger crowd attracted by high prices.
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Alaska
GiRewoood
Crow Creek
Mike Telgenhoff
Telgenhoff
Anchorage
Gale Prospectors Association of America
Orange County
Calif
Ken Rucker
Brandon Johnson
Middle East
Cal
Ifornia
Canada
Yukon Territory
Rick Segebrecht
Oregon
Wis
Gold Prospectors Association
U.S
Las Vegas
America
Marty Telgenhoff
Vince Lombardo
Girdwood