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Basic Geology for the Independent Miner—Part II Recognizing and Understanding Rock Formations (Petrology)
February 2006 by Chris Ralph
Rocks are an aggregate formed from the accumulation of minerals. Minerals form under various conditions, and when the minerals come together in mass, they form rocks.
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Aussie Gold—A Look at Victoria
February 2002
Although one of the smaller states in Australia, Victoria can lay claim to being the richest, especially in regards to large nuggets. An almost endless discovery of massive specimens highlighted the early years of gold mining here.
Although one of the smaller states in Australia, Victoria can lay claim to being the richest, especially in regards to large nuggets. An almost endless discovery of massive specimens highlighted the early years of gold mining here.
The Price of Gold—Where It’s Headed and Why
November 2005
For the past year, one of the most troubling questions raised at mining conventions and conferences has been, “Why have so many economic and social events occurred as predicted, but the precious metals remain locked in a...
For the past year, one of the most troubling questions raised at mining conventions and conferences has been, “Why have so many economic and social events occurred as predicted, but the precious metals remain locked in a...
Gold in the Chinle Formation
May 2004
The Chinle Formation, of Triassic age, underlies about 100,000 square miles in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. It adds to the scenic grandeur of the great Colorado Plateau province, noted for its high cliffs and deep canyons.
The Chinle Formation, of Triassic age, underlies about 100,000 square miles in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. It adds to the scenic grandeur of the great Colorado Plateau province, noted for its high cliffs and deep canyons.
Search Called Off for Missing Treasure Hunters
September 2010
Treasure hunters have been looking for the Lost Dutchman mine for more than a century.
Treasure hunters have been looking for the Lost Dutchman mine for more than a century.
China Closing More Than 1,000 Mines
August 2016
It was only a few years ago that China was taxing and limiting quantities of exports for rare earths in an effort squeeze the market, drive up prices and extract the most in the way of income.
It was only a few years ago that China was taxing and limiting quantities of exports for rare earths in an effort squeeze the market, drive up prices and extract the most in the way of income.
Brighter Days Ahead Reports Nevada Mining Association
October 2003
A new report predicts brighter days for mining in Nevada if the price of gold maintains at current levels.
A new report predicts brighter days for mining in Nevada if the price of gold maintains at current levels.
Coeur Alaska Hopes to Begin Work on Gold Mine This Fall
September 2004
On a recent afternoon, Rick Richins fished a large piece of quartzite ore studded with glittering particles from the floor of a dark, dripping tunnel at the Kensington gold mine.
On a recent afternoon, Rick Richins fished a large piece of quartzite ore studded with glittering particles from the floor of a dark, dripping tunnel at the Kensington gold mine.
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