Gold in the Soviet Far East.

The two gold mining areas considered are Severovostok and Primorye. The history of mining in these areas is summarised together with notes on the mining methods used at present. The climate causes special problems for miners in these areas - the most productive periods being between June and August when the ground is thoroughly thawed.
The two gold mining areas considered are Severovostok and Primorye. The history of mining in these areas is summarised together with notes on the mining methods used at present. The climate causes special problems for miners in these areas - the most productive periods being between June and August when the ground is thoroughly thawed.