Ask the Experts

July 2014 by Chris Ralph

Ask The Experts - Why are some valid mining claims missing from apps when researching land status?

September 2019

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September 2015
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Ask The Experts - Do larger detector coils see deeper nuggets?

December 2020

Ask The Experts - Are closed placer and lode claims worth my time?

February 2021

Ask The Experts—What happened to the BLM web site geocommunicator.gov?

May 2011
Q: What happened to the BLM web site geocommunicator.gov? We cannot get mining claim info any more. Can you write about this? Or if you did what volume and number? Thanks for keeping the ICMJ alive and well.

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May 2016

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

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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