Let us help you recover valuable metals. 888-437-1187

Magazine

All Articles

Dredging for Monazite in Idaho

The advent of the nuclear age, after World War II, aroused concerns in government circles when officials realized the United States was entirely dependent upon foreign sources of supply for rare earth elements. This prompted the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) to enlist the US Bureau of Mines Special Minerals Investigation Branch to evaluate monazite-bearing placers in the United States in 1948.

Online access required. Please .

Add a Comment

Additional articles that might interest you...

Ask The Experts - What happens to gold during flash flooding in dry areas?


Spanish Gold Ledge Still Producing Gold


The Gold Eye placer claims, located in the La Cholla district of Arizona, are still producing some beautiful gold. From the days of the Spanish explorers and Mexican miners, men have tunneled into the earth in search of gold in this area.

Family Wins Back Seized Gold Coins


A family was awarded the rights to 10 rare gold coins possibly worth $80 million or more...

PLP Update


Rep. Grijalva (D-Arizona) assumed chairmanship of the House Natural Resources Committee after Democrats took control of the House. He introduced Mining Law Reform legislation that would set us back decades…

Humble Beginnings


Right away I got a target, and it ended up being gold from a nice little bench. With only an hour left of daylight, I continued heading upstream and found five more tiny pieces of gold with my VLF…

Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices


Melman on Gold & Silver


Boy, do we ever live interesting times! What other conclusion can we come to when the only real excitement on the whole scene is a kids' book and a TV series about a bunch of people acting in a manner to make the word "weird" seem respectable!

Subscription Required:
The Bawl Mill   • A Guide to Overlooked Gold Deposits—Part II   • Brighter Days Ahead Reports Nevada Mining Association   • Waldo Miners File Suit   • Roll-Front Uranium Deposits   • Deadly Storms May Expose Gems in Sri Lanka   • Picks & Pans: Dredging and Detecting in Sierra City   • Hidden Features in Venezuela   • Gold in the Philippines   • 2003 California State Gold Panning Championships   • Judge Holds Companies Liable for Some Damage   • The Golden Highway—Tuolumne County   • Looking Back   • Melman on Gold & Silver   • Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

Free:
Legislative and Regulatory Update

Advertisements

Garrett Electronics - trusted by real miners & prospectors!
Precious Metals Recovery plants and equipment
Fighting to keep public lands open to the public
Specializing in the processing of precious metal ores!
Watch prospecting shows on your computer right now
Free Online Sample Issue