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British Columbia to Streamline Filing of Mining Claims
November 2003 by Orest Protch
Tired of trudging through quagmires, over mountains and slipping into bloodsucker infested mud holes to stake your mining claim? Then perhaps you should consider British Columbia. BC is moving towards an Internet-based claim staking system that will allow you to stake your claims during football half-time festivities.Additional articles that might interest you...
California State Open and US National Gold Panning Championships
October 2008
One hundred eighty-six panners went through a wild and woolly two days (August 30 & 31 in Foresthill, Calif.) to determine who had the bragging rights of being the best—at least for one year!
One hundred eighty-six panners went through a wild and woolly two days (August 30 & 31 in Foresthill, Calif.) to determine who had the bragging rights of being the best—at least for one year!
Looking Back
October 2002
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
Detecting for Gold in Nevada
April 2014
Within a few minutes I got my first signal and dug out a small flake about three grains.
Within a few minutes I got my first signal and dug out a small flake about three grains.
Nevada's Lithium Boom
March 2017
When prospecting for lithium, after confirming for macro attributes through research and field work, including examination of surface geology, the main tool is an accurate lithium assay.
When prospecting for lithium, after confirming for macro attributes through research and field work, including examination of surface geology, the main tool is an accurate lithium assay.
Chinese Buy Out Australian Miners
July 2009
Some Australian lawmakers object to allowing Chinese government companies to buy mining assets that they say are a cornerstone of Australia’s economy.
Some Australian lawmakers object to allowing Chinese government companies to buy mining assets that they say are a cornerstone of Australia’s economy.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
January 2014
• Pacific Legal Foundation joins effort to overturn California dredging moratorium
• PLP fund drive continues
• Pacific Legal Foundation joins effort to overturn California dredging moratorium
• PLP fund drive continues
Picks & Pans: The Gold of "Eldorado Canyon"—Mariposa County, California
June 2002
First, let me say that Eldorado Canyon is what we call this area, but it’s not the real name. It’s a piece of private property where we have permission to metal detect; I do not want to start another gold rush! The property is located in Mariposa County...
First, let me say that Eldorado Canyon is what we call this area, but it’s not the real name. It’s a piece of private property where we have permission to metal detect; I do not want to start another gold rush! The property is located in Mariposa County...
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