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Fog Lode and the Next Era of the Black Hills: Where Legacy Meets Innovation By Scott Prentice, Owner – Fog Lode Mineral Survey A 125-Year Legacy Beneath the Hills For more than a century, the Black Hills of South Dakota have stood at the crossroads of geology, history, and enterprise. From the Homestake era to the Richmond Hill district, these … Read More
Fog Lode: A Premier Black Hills Gold, REE and Silver Mining Investment – Lawrence County, SD Fog Lode (M.S. 1377), a 9-acre patented lode mining claim atop Chism Gulch in Lawrence County, South Dakota, is a gold-rich opportunity listed at $5.4 million—a fraction of its ~$1.12 billion in situ gold value at today’s $4,250/oz (as of October 19, 2025). At … Read More
‘East of Wall‘ Movie Review: A Black Hills Native’s Take from Venice, FL By: Scott Prentice As a lifelong resident of the Black Hills and Badlands, where the pines meet the prairie, I’ve got a deep love for the land and stories of South Dakota. Watching East of Wall at a theater in Venice, FL, on August 15, 2025, felt … Read More
Celebrating Norm McKie – A Dear Friend and Inspiring Ambassador to South Dakota and all of Black Hills I first met Norm McKie around 2001, introduced through the vibrant network of Rapid City’s local legends—folks like Bob Knecht, Bruce Lien (who was like a stepdad to me), and Mike Derby. Norm reached out with an invitation to visit his Johnson … Read More
For investors seeking a high-upside opportunity, Fog Lode could be the strike you’ve been waiting for. Positioned in a mineral-rich district humming with recent breakthroughs, this property promises more than just gold and silver—it’s a prime candidate for rare earth minerals (REMs), the unsung heroes of modern technology. With nearby successes like Dakota Gold’s recent drill results lighting up the … Read More
The Legend of the Fog Lode retold by Scott Prentice. Update a new song Released on Fog Lode: The Black Hills of South Dakota are home to legends and stories as ancient as the land itself. One such tale as it was told to me by Alvin Carlson back in 1999 in the little town of Trojan was the story … Read More
Deer Mountain Village Wins Planning and Analysis Award from American Society of Landscape Architects November 20, 2024 Sioux Falls, SD – Keating Resources is proud to announce that TerraSite Design, the land planning team for Deer Mountain Village, has received the prestigious Merit Award for Planning and Analysis from the Nebraska-Dakotas Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). … Read More
Thinking of investing in gold property? This is your chance to own an actual piece of real estate that was once included in the original Richmond Hill mine boundary. Back in the early 2000s I purchased 49 acres in the original LAC Minerals, Richmond Hill gold mine boundary which was later removed because they didn’t renew their lease with the … Read More
This map shows the mining expansion from mid 1980’s to current. This map also shows the current Rubicon Property listed for sale at the Richmond Hill Gold mine. Just Click on the years or the arrow right to see expansion of Gold Mining in Black Hills.
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023 Regional Travel Industry Reviews 2023 Tourism Season RAPID CITY, SD- The Black Hills and Badlands Tourism Association (BH&B) held its 84th Annual Membership Meeting and Tourism Awards ceremony on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Among the 160-plus attendees were members of the association, association affiliates, dignitaries, and prospective members. At the meeting, BH&B staff presented election results for … Read More
