In this edition, we review the prospects for publicly-traded Oregon and Washington gold exploration companies. Not surprisingly, there are a few opportunities in these two states from the northwest, just as there are in many of the western states such as Utah, Alaska, or Colorado.
The gold mining industry experienced a boom in these two states from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. Oregon alone produced nearly 6 million ounces during this time. Today, many of these prospects center around some of the gold mines from this era. By using modern technology, the