GOLDRAT RIVER SLUICING: A HISTORY

Goldrat River Sluicing: A History

The pioneer days of gold mining in the River were characterized by a unique method known as sluicing. Originating from the demand to extract precious minerals from the heavily laden riverbeds, sluicing flourished as a prevalent practice. Skilled miners would construct elaborate sluice boxes, meticulously guiding the river water to wash away the

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