Stockhouse Movers & Shakers: In search of Klondike gold

At the height of the Klondike gold rush in 1898, it was mostly back-breaking work that led prospectors to the Yukon gold fields. Grainy photos in a Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) documentary neatly sum up the challenge, showing hundreds of equipment laden-prospectors climbing the Chilkoot Pass en route to the gold discoveries around Dawson City. Against a backdrop of deep snow, they look like ants crawling up a mountain. Continue reading the article.
Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs
Comments
Loading...
Posted In: NewsFinancialsRegional Banks
Benzinga simplifies the market for smarter investing

Trade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.

Join Now: Free!