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43 CFR 3809 Final Rule
April 2002 by Scott Harn
I’d like to send out a big “Thank You” to all of our readers who submitted comments regarding the proposed changes to the mining regulations. While we certainly didn’t get everything we asked for, we do have...
Ask The Experts: Is there a safe DIY alternative to cyanide or mercury for extraction?
Q: With safety as a given, what can the average miner, or Joe-blow greenhorn do to identify and extract some metals or minerals with off-the-shelf products or natural ingredients?
Gold in Michigan
Gold was discovered on the upper peninsula of Michigan around 1845, about the same time that rich iron and copper deposits were being put into production. Despite the discovery of gold and silver, most interest centered about iron...
Elko County Has Highest State Median Income
New statistics released by the US Census Bureau show Elko County has the highest median family income in Nevada, thanks to the mining industry.
Mining Stock Quotes & Mineral and Metal Prices
Beach Mining for Placer Gold
What I saw was a beach area that was just completely covered in black sand. Rubbing my hands close together like a kid in a candy store, I could not wait to get set up.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• ESA reform, finally
• BLM finalizes another fee hike
Ask The Experts
• Is there a standard contract for placer mining to use with a private property owner?
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The Bawl Mill
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• Platinum Claims on Heines Creek
• Picks & Pans: Eureka! We Struck It Again
• More on Meteorites
• The Gold Hill and Iowa Mine, Boise County, Idaho: 1863-1895
• The First Prospectors
• All That Glitters is Gold
• Aussie Gold—Swinging Over to South Australia
• Melman on Gold & Silver
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