Over 100 Offshore Miners Expected In Nome This Summer

Thanks to attractive gold prices, a slow job market in the Lower 48, and a recent reality TV show, over 100 offshore miners will set up shop in Nome’s waters this summer.  Recreational mining is regulated by the state, but the city of Nome is moving ahead with developing its own permitting and fee system.

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Ben Matheson is a contributor with the Alaska Public Radio Network.

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