The history of gold prospecting in Finland
 Kultalan Kruunun Stationi
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The first gold rush to the Ivalojoki river took place in 1868. |
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On the early decades of the 20th century several gold mining companies focused on solid bedrock. |
 Men of Lapin Kulta Oy working the company's claim of Sotajoki.
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 Sluicing in Tankavaara in 1940s
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A local man was quided to the gold of Tankavaara in his dream. |
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Lemmenjoki was the goal of many men after the war.
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 Caterpillar vehicle Mörö dragging the excavator of Kullervo Korhonen. |