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Avino’s Durango Project
May 2008 by Leonard Melman
Mining has been a mainstay of the Durango economy for generations. It was mining, beginning with the discovery of what later became the Avino Mine in the sixteenth century by Juan de Tolosa of the Spanish Army, which formed the basis...
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Gold Deposits of Georgia
June 2008
The first actual discovery of gold made on the lands of what is now the State of Georgia is shrouded in the mist of history.
The first actual discovery of gold made on the lands of what is now the State of Georgia is shrouded in the mist of history.
In Pursuit of Gold & Silver in the Sierra Madres—Up and Running
January 2010
The day has finally arrived. After five long years, much tribulation and many trial runs, today is to be a full day of production.
The day has finally arrived. After five long years, much tribulation and many trial runs, today is to be a full day of production.
Police Extend Detention of Newmont Executives
November 2004
Five executives from the American mining giant Newmont will continue to be jailed while facing pollution charges in Indonesia, police said, despite test results that show “normal” mercury levels near a former gold mine.
Five executives from the American mining giant Newmont will continue to be jailed while facing pollution charges in Indonesia, police said, despite test results that show “normal” mercury levels near a former gold mine.
Miners: Plan Ahead for Next Year's Taxes
May 2005
Many well-equipped prospecting or mining operations, those with adequate, up-to-date equipment, have discovered a secret: Uncle Sam, in the form of our tax laws, is eager to pick-up a portion of the tab for acquiring and modernizing the equipment necessary to operate a successful mining operation business.
Many well-equipped prospecting or mining operations, those with adequate, up-to-date equipment, have discovered a secret: Uncle Sam, in the form of our tax laws, is eager to pick-up a portion of the tab for acquiring and modernizing the equipment necessary to operate a successful mining operation business.
Ancient River Channels of Trinity County
June 2013
Trinity County is located in the far northwest corner of California and stirs up many different memories for those who have been there.
Trinity County is located in the far northwest corner of California and stirs up many different memories for those who have been there.
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
January 2004
Melman on Gold & Silver
December 2015
Many observers have questioned why the precious metals have not enjoyed strong rallies despite a growing number of positive indicators.
Many observers have questioned why the precious metals have not enjoyed strong rallies despite a growing number of positive indicators.
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