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June 2014 by Chris Ralph

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June 2015
Geologic references for northern Nevada

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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January 2015
• How do I get mining claims appraised?

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March 2015
Q: Conflicting advice on motorized small-scale mining equipment

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February 2012
Q: About 158,000 tons of ore is estimated to remain on the property. Worth further investigation?

Ask The Experts: Should I remove someone else’s claim post from my claim?

October 2016

Q: Can and should you remove their poles and notice right then and there or should you wait until you have convinced them of their trespass?

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September 2016
• Is there a single book that covers most aspects of mining and recovery?

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