Gold rush in China spurs risky, widespread digging
In Wan and Pinggu County farmers race into hills on market day chasing gold amid a booming saltation. Privately prospected ore is sold on the black market while police crackdowns follow a 1978 permit relaxation and a 1986 ban now limiting private prospecting.
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Uli Schmetzer
Chicago Tribune
Wan
China
Li Hejie
Yanshan Mountains
Beijing
Guo Zhichdeng
Pinggu County Mining Co
New China News Agency
People’s Bank of China
Guo
Pinggu
Koi as Pets Catch On Across American Hobbyists
In California and beyond koi keeping has grown into a nationwide hobby with about 24 clubs under the Associated Koi Clubs of America. Enthusiasts say koi are trained and named pets, recognized by owners and cared for through local chapters that share pond-building tips and disease advice.
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Los Angeles Daily News
Los Angeles
Bertrelle Caswell
Caswell
San Gabriel
Calif
California
Ron Patterson
KOI USA
Associated Koi Clubs of America Inc
Orange County
United States
Canada
Patterson
San Fernando Valley
Riverside
San Bernardino
Ventura County
San Diego
Ikiru Hoseki
Japan
Frank
Koi
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