April 2015 (Vol. 84, No. 8) $3.75
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The Bawl Mill
• The EPA is in your bathroom!
• Russians fund US environmental groups -
Our Readers Say
Then I had one of my worst experiences as a prospector when I visited the US Forest Service office for this area. -
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Positive bill passes House
• Anti-mining bill dies in Washington State -
Ask The Experts
• Making a noisy dredge more quiet -
Ask The Experts
• Two questions: Is fool's gold magnetic? And how do you go about filing a miing claim? -
Exploring Snakehead
On our fourth trip, we finally reached the top edge of the old hydraulic pit, and it was monstrous. -
One of the Richest Beaches Ever Mined
Everyone has heard of the golden beach at Nome, but Nome did not have the richest beach. -
Prospecting for Gold in Baja California
It was one of those awkward situations as we walked, fatigued and too thirsty to speak a word. -
What's All This Talk About Mining Districts?
The main problem with the current scheme is that regulatory agencies often consult with you, then disregard your concerns and do what they want anyway. -
The Power of Mining Districts
...Most importantly, the mining districts can open the federal land to multiple-use by the public on principles of inclusion rather than the present-day exclusions... -
What is a Mining Right?
A mining right is a powerful and not commonly understood concept that is all too often watered down by agency regulatory interference... -
The Gold, Silver and Base Metal Mines of Eureka, Nevada
...the area around Eureka, Nevada is well mineralized and seems to have a bright potential for future production of all sorts of metals. -
Jadeite in California
...two jadeite locations in California have been thoroughly researched by geologists. There are no doubt others that lie in wait. -
Tips for Detecting Nugget Patches
Certainly many other successful nugget hunters have mentioned these methods; hopefully I can add to or clarify these methods. -
State Lends Help to County in Nevada Road Fight
Nevada’s attorney general for the first time is joining a rural county in a 15-year-old legal battle... -
Melman on Gold & Silver
…the general investment community has turned away from mining shares over the past three years and moved whole-heartedly into conventional investments. -
Utah Approves funds to Fight Feds
Republican legislators say the funding is necessary to protect state interests...
