 During the years between 1900 and 1910, the town lost over half its population.Despite this, mining has continued to be an important part of life in Republic, as gold is still mined for in the mountains surrounding the town.Mining is celebrated in the local Prospector's Days, held during the second weekend in June, where locals honor their prospector roots by competing in mining and logging competitions, panning for gold, and watching an old west gun fight.