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August 2013 by Chris Ralph
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Ask The Experts—What's the cheapest way to mine quartz for gold?
Q: I have a gold mine in Colorado. There was an assay done which stated [there is] a lot of quartz within the mine. What is the cheapest way to mine it for gold? I don’t have the money for mills, etc. Can I do it by hand (during summer holidays), and how would I get started?
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How do mines and refiners deal with doré bars?
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Q: Conflicting advice on motorized small-scale mining equipment
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• Are these gold amounts large enough to interest a mining company?
Ask The Experts—Precious metals in water?
How can I determine if there are precious metals in the groundwater?
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