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Canadian Arrow Tries Different Approach
August 2004 by Leonard Melman
Timmins, Ontario, is a fascinating city for miners to observe. During periods of strong mining activity, Timmins prospers, home values rise, retail activity increases, vacant office spaces fill up and so forth. However, during periods of...
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Gold in Iceland?
December 2001
Normally, one does not look at volcanic islands in a search for gold. However, rich gold deposits have been found in or near volcanoes at Lihir and Misima Islands near New Guinea, so one cannot dismiss gold opportunities on volcanic islands. All of Iceland is of volcanic origin, with acidic volcanic rocks like rhyolite and granophyre being present at a few localities.
Normally, one does not look at volcanic islands in a search for gold. However, rich gold deposits have been found in or near volcanoes at Lihir and Misima Islands near New Guinea, so one cannot dismiss gold opportunities on volcanic islands. All of Iceland is of volcanic origin, with acidic volcanic rocks like rhyolite and granophyre being present at a few localities.
Explosives and Mining
July 2011
Explosives used correctly will save you both time and money being one of the best and most productive tools you can use.
Explosives used correctly will save you both time and money being one of the best and most productive tools you can use.
Detecting the Swiftshore Mine
January 2010
Our group of six met in Foresthill, California, in mid-November. The weather was crisp, but not too cold. We had planned this trip on short notice and were all eager for the adventure ahead.
Our group of six met in Foresthill, California, in mid-November. The weather was crisp, but not too cold. We had planned this trip on short notice and were all eager for the adventure ahead.
The Bawl Mill
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The Bawl Mill
November 2015
• Red tape at its finest...
• With the stroke of a pen
• Red tape at its finest...
• With the stroke of a pen
Melman on Gold & Silver
September 2010
From the mining community’s point of view, it is important to stop the parade of complex laws and regulations that continue to interfere with huge segments of the economy. This gives the upcoming election even greater importance directly relating to our precious and base metals mining industries.
From the mining community’s point of view, it is important to stop the parade of complex laws and regulations that continue to interfere with huge segments of the economy. This gives the upcoming election even greater importance directly relating to our precious and base metals mining industries.
Alaska Mining Industry Sees 5% Growth in 1999
April 2000
For the fourth straight year, the state's mining industry broke the billion-dollar mark in revenue, according to a state report.
For the fourth straight year, the state's mining industry broke the billion-dollar mark in revenue, according to a state report.
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