18 Acquitted in Massive Brussels Diamond Heist

June 2018 by Associated Press

The massive 2013 theft, in which tens of millions worth of gems were stolen from the hold of a departing Swiss-bound plane, had all the hallmarks of an “Ocean’s Eleven” operation. And it still might still get a Hollywood ending.

Hecla Fights Bad Actor Label in Montana

May 2018

Environmental groups last year urged Montana regulators to impose the bad actor designation, and now are seeking to intervene in the case.

Melman on Gold & Silver

June 2005
Rapid reversals seemed to be the theme of news events during the past month. For example, while the economy generated relatively poor job growth of only 100,000 or so during March, April’s number soared to 274,000—far above expectations.

Open Letter to the BLM

May 1999
from H. Mason Coggin, PE & LS

Bullion River's French Gulch Gold Mine

December 2008
Bullion River’s high-grade gold mine at French Gulch, near Redding, California, may be in some ways the last of the Mohicans, or perhaps it is the first of the great revival, but for the near term it is probably destined to be a little bit of both.

Tiffany & Co. to Open Plant in Northern Canada

January 2003
Tiffany & Co. plans to open its first diamond cutting and sorting plant early this year in conjunction with its investment in a diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest Territories.

Small Mines Bill Clears Committee

March 1999
A bill that would relax current standards on small mines has passed a House committee.

Ask The Experts: What indicator rocks should I be looking for in northern Nevada?

June 2017

Q: Can you tell us what the indicator rocks are? I’ve looked at the nearby digs and pushes that were made for gold and it looks like we’re digging on some similar material...

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