YubaNet.com - Special Report | Golden Gamble in Grass Valley

In February 2005 Emgold Mining Corporation, a junior mining company from Canada, submitted its application to the City of Grass Valley, Calif., to reopen the Idaho-Maryland Mine, which closed in 1956. Should the mine open, it will reach full production in 2017 and close around 2027.

This special report is a series of in-depth articles about the proposed mine. To read each chapter, click on the links below.

Preface: YubaNet Launches Special Report: Golden Gamble in Grass Valley

Part 1: Golden Gamble in Grass Valley: Introduction

Part 2: Golden Gamble in Grass Valley: Who is Emgold?

Part 3: Golden Gamble in Grass Valley: Dewatering an Old Gold Mine

Part 4: Golden Gamble in Grass Valley: Tailings to Tiles

Part 5: Golden Gamble in Grass Valley: A Legacy of Risk

Grass Valley Hosts Final Workshop on Proposed Emgold Mine Before Release of Draft EIR

Reclamation Plans, Financial Assurances Main Topics of Grass Valley Workshop on Emgold's Proposed Mine

Wolf Creek, Toxics, and Public Services Key Topics at Idaho-Maryland Mine Meeting

City of Grass Valley Schedules 3 Public Information Workshops for the Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project

Geology 101 for Grass Valley Residents at Public Workshop on Emgold's Proposed Mine

Public Information Workshop Scheduled For The Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Project on Dec. 12, 2007

David Watkinson Appointed President and COO of Emgold Mining Corporation

Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report for the Idaho-Maryland Mine Project in Grass Valley: Deadline for public comment is Oct 8; Public meeting on Sept. 20

More Layoffs and Management Changes at Emgold's Proposed Idaho-Maryland Gold Mine in Grass Valley

Golden Bear Ceramics Excluded From West Coast Green Expo

Emgold Forms "Newco" to Raise Capital for Golden Bear Ceramics

Emgold Scales Back Funding for Golden Bear Ceramics, Reduces Operations

Grass Valley City Council Gets Update on Status of Idaho-Maryland Mine Environmental Review

Grass Valley Planning Commission Tours Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine Site

Grass Valley Provides Online Information on Proposed Idaho-Maryland Mine

Grass Valley Hosts Public Outreach Presentation on Emgold' s proposed mine

Editor's Note: In March 2006, the City of Grass Valley, in an effort to facilitate public participation in its ongoing environmental review of the proposed mine, has posted an Idaho-Maryland Project Public Documents Page on the city's website, available here. Interested parties can access a complete database of downloadable maps, reports, plates, photographs, technical studies, and all public documentation on Emgold's application to reopen the mine. New EIR documents will be added as they become available.