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Why Did This Silver Mine Close? Pt II
November 2014 by Bill Rich
During the mid-1800s until about 1920, the settlers of the West tended to be quite optimistic, but in reality they flew with a wing and a prayer.Additional articles that might interest you...
Looking for that Hidden Placer
March 2013
I detect in a wide array of situations. I like to search for places that no one has been to. I really like to find areas that have never been worked at all.
I detect in a wide array of situations. I like to search for places that no one has been to. I really like to find areas that have never been worked at all.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
July 2005
• Pombo to introduce ESA reform bill
• Utah addresses roadless areas
• Appeal by active duty soldier
• Pombo to introduce ESA reform bill
• Utah addresses roadless areas
• Appeal by active duty soldier
Pay Attention to the Features and Landmarks
January 2021
People always ask me what is so important about locating contact zones. The answer to that: Gold.
Ask The Experts—Compensation for closed mining claim?
November 2011
Q: I have a gold claim that the BLM just closed. Should I get compensation for the value of the claim?
Q: I have a gold claim that the BLM just closed. Should I get compensation for the value of the claim?
Romancing the Lens
July 2014
...a large number of these aspiring miners developing their operations seemed to have missed "Placer Mining 101" somewhere along the way.
...a large number of these aspiring miners developing their operations seemed to have missed "Placer Mining 101" somewhere along the way.
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