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1999 National Mining Hall of Fame Inductees
August 1999 by Staff
Ceremonies to induct 1999s nominees into the National Mining Hall of Fame will be held Sunday October 10,1999 at the Adam's Mark Hotel in St. Louis, MO.
Pacific Legal Foundation Gets Significant Win
In an important victory for western property owners, the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled for Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF), and Idaho rancher Verl Jones’ family, in a closely watched case that addresses the standard by which injunctions can be issued under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
Dredging Below the Homestake
What better place to dredge for gold in the early 1970s than downhill from the largest gold mine in the US? Gold prices were rising, and it was a good time and place to shop for a prospect.
Gold in Alaska
The harsh Alaskan environment delayed serious prospecting and mining for decades and still continues to stymie exploration activity even though there are likely dozens of hidden major and world-class gold and base metal deposits.
Bering Sea Gold—Part II
In last month’s issue we covered the initial discovery of gold, the subsequent gold rush that occurred around Nome, some of the geology of the area and past production. We’ll conclude the article in this issue with a further examination of the geology and deposit types, discuss the resources...
Montana Candidate Sees Natural Resources as Path to Recovery
The key to returning Montana’s economy to its glory days is to remove the laws that prevent development of the state’s natural resources, says Thomas Keating, the only Republican who has declared himself a candidate for governor.
North Idaho Mine to Open Again in 2008
The Sunshine Mine in northern Idaho could start running again in 2008.
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