September 2, 2010 
 Thursday 
 
 

Welcome to the Sixteen to One Mine!

 

Incorporated in 1911 in California, the Sixteen to One Mine continues to intrigue people the world over. We invite you to use this website as you would use a library. Learn about gold, geology, California history, contemporary issues and the specifics of the Original Sixteen to One mining company. Participate directly with us through:

  1. FEEDBACK… e-mail us directly
  2. GOLD SALES… purchase a quartz and gold specimen or jewelry
  3. STOCK… become an owner of the mine or sell your shares
  4. FORUM… an arena for discussion and current information

 

Photo Album  

 

Dick Brooks in the old stamp mill at the Sixteen to One, 1965.  He is holding a carbide lamp. Dick was the mill man and caretaker for the mine for many, many years.  He also served as a Sheriff's Deputy for Alleghany.  Photo courtesy of Wayne Brooks.



More photos...
 
Latest News and Publications  
GROUND PENETRATING RADAR FOR LONGER RANGE METAL DETECTION
  [04/29/2010]
 
Willard P. Fuller, Jr., aka Bill
  [12/31/2009]
 
Gold and Gold Mining in America
  [11/20/2009]
 
Miner Hopes to Strike Gold With New Technology ~ The Union
  [10/23/2009]
ALLEGHANY — Mike Miller guided a tour group through the thick sludge at the bottom of his 113-year-old mine, the beams of his headlamp glinting off snowy quartz walls of a chilly mine shaft.
 
From the People Who Want to Outlaw Septic Systems... to the Sixteen to One Mine ~ The Mountain Messenger
  [09/09/2009]
Normal 0 SACRAMENTO–They’re at it again. Five and a half years ago, the Central Valley Water Quality Control Board forbid the Sixteen to One mine to allow water to drain through the mine, demanded $60,000 worth of annual water monitoring, hugely more expensive permit fees, and sent the case to the Attorney General’s office.
 
Collection photos: Specimens
  [06/05/2009]
Photos of five more specimens included in the 16 to 1 collection.
 
Collection photos: The Crystal Palace
  [06/05/2009]
The photos speak for themselves. With the exception of the removal of loose quartz pieces with a dental pick, this specimen has not been treated in any way. Photos of "The Crystal Palace"
 
Comics and Stories from the Sixteen to One, by Dan O'Neill  
The Old West Just Got Older 
  [07/15/2003]
 
Patriot or Rat? 
  [06/26/2003]
 
Honest Abe 
  [06/20/2003]
 
Carpet Baggers 
  [10/24/2002]
 
Lawyers 
  [12/13/1999]
 
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Recent Newsletters  
Newsletter # 52 March 21, 2007
  [03/23/2007]
Dear Shareholders, I am so happy to sit here and write a real letter to you.
 
Newsletter # 51 December 22, 2005
  [12/23/2005]
Dear Shareholders, Greetings from the high-grade gold capital of the world.
 
Forum  
Miscellaneous
  (last: 09/01/2010 7:45PM by bluejay)
Gold Enters Major Bull Market
  (last: 09/01/2010 12:54PM by Michael Miller)
Clips from Alleghany
  (last: 08/31/2010 8:08AM by SCOOP)
Choice? Yes!!!
  (last: 08/26/2010 8:31AM by Rae Bell)
Risk Management Strategies
  (last: 08/26/2010 4:51AM by Dave I.)
Choice? No!
  (last: 08/25/2010 7:24PM by Dave I.)
Another U.S. precious metals miner goes foreign
  (last: 08/15/2010 3:46PM by martin newkom)


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PO Box 909
Alleghany, California 95910
 
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