Large Scale Mining
Drilling for Ore
August 2014 by Bill Rich
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How to Refine Silver—Pt I
Silver refining has been used from ancient times to change the characteristics of the metal. Early metallurgists refined silver by heating it a couple hundred degrees above its melting point and holding the metal at an elevated temperature for a period of time.
Stamp Mills
Stamp mills were a proven method of proccessing in early mining.
Mining Returns to Historic Comstock
Mining has returned to Nevada’s historic Comstock more than 150 years after the discovery of one of the world’s richest silver veins touched off a frenzy that drew thousands of people west. But unlike the hard rock miners in the 1800s, the modern day operation involves huge trucks...
Care and Lubrication of a Model 13 Laboratory Wilfley Table
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All About Lead Minerals, Silver and Gold
Many miners know that lead is very commonly associated with silver values, but the truth is that it is also associated with gold values in many locations as well.
Silver Bull Resources Sees Bright Future for Silver & Zinc
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Underground Mining: Stoping Methods
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