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2001 World Gold Panning Championships
February 2002 by Staff
Maryborough, Victoria AustraliaMike Sutton, Reigning
California State Champion, Takes Gold
Prospecting in Tennessee
As soon as I learned that there was gold in Tennessee I just had to go find some.
Gold Mine Plans Upheld in Lawsuit
Officials for the largest gold producing company in the world claimed a significant legal victory over environmentalists who they accused of abusing the appeals process to thwart mining in Nevada.
Understanding Large Gold Deposit Types: Discovering New Mines
The other opportunity that I see is in seeking unusual types of deposits. Specifically, the prospector would be searching for the stuff no one (or almost no one) is searching for. These deposits are effectively hiding in plain view.
Pay Attention to the Features and Landmarks
People always ask me what is so important about locating contact zones. The answer to that: Gold.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• California suction dredging regulations
• Draft Coho recovery plan for Southern Oregon, Northern California
• Sage-grouse
Exceptions to the Rules: Re-Thinking Prospecting Rules of Thumb
Looking at the exceptions to the basic rules is sort of an advanced prospecting discussion, but the readers of ICMJs Prospecting and Mining Journal are plenty able to handle it.
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The Bawl Mill
• Federal and State Biologists Accused of Planting Evidence
• Placer Gold in New Mexico
• Mining Deaths Drop to New Low in 2001
• Prospecting for Meteorites with a Metal Detector
• Aussie Gold—A Look at Victoria
• The Rand of South Africa
• Picks & Pans: Arizona Desert Drywashing Adventure
• Throw-Away Gold: Back to Basics
• Placer Gold Near Fairbanks, Alaska
• The "Drumstick"
• Company Notes
• Editorial
• Looking Back
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
