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Dairy Farmer Hits Pay Dirt

Gary Tainter sold his herd of dairy cows two years ago to dig for gold, and so far his venture is paying off.

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Over the Divide


It is with regret that we let our readers know about the passing of four respected members of the mining and prospecting community who have been lost in the past several months.

Ask The Experts: How would you go about evaluating a silver deposit?


Any ore grading 32% silver would contain more than 9,000 ounces of silver per ton and be valued at something in the range of $150,000 per ton. Even a few tons of this type of material would be well worth shipping off to a smelter for treatment.

European Gold Miners Seek Clarification Letter


Three European gold mining companies want the Bank of England to publicly state its activities in the gold and gold derivitatives markets. In a letter to the Financial Times, three small mining companies representing the majority of European gold production said since the start of the year, scores of reports about manipulation of the gold price had surfaced.

Understanding Large Gold Deposit Types: Discovering New Mines


The other opportunity that I see is in seeking unusual types of deposits. Specifically, the prospector would be searching for the stuff no one (or almost no one) is searching for. These deposits are effectively hiding in plain view.

What Is Incidental Fallback?


If you take the time to read the instructions that are included with a 404 permit application you will find the words “other than incidental fallback” in the application instructions.

Finding Gold in Mokelumne River Canyon


The Mokelumne River was first worked by the ‘49ers, and foundations of Spanish missions and old miner’s cabins are still present. Elton’s first experience with Roaring Camp came in 1947, when he took a job packing in supplies...

Looking Back


Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.

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