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February 2014 by Chris Ralph

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October 2012
Good questions...from A to Z...

Ask The Experts—Iridium

December 2010
Q: I believe I have found a deposit that contains iridium. What can you tell me about iridium? Are there any tests I can do in the field to confirm it is iridium? How much is iridium worth? Where can I get it assayed? Can I refine it myself?

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February 2016
Is there a reasonable and cost effective way to separate out the values?

Ask The Experts - Does steep stream bedrock act like riffles?

January 2021

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May 2016

• Are these gold amounts large enough to interest a mining company?

Ask The Experts - What is the difference between heavy and light rare earth elements?

September 2020

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April 2016
• Reason for adits rather than shafts?

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