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East Coast Prospecting Challenges
August 2009 by David Shackleton
There is one gold prospecting requirement... that remains a steeper challenge to prospectors in certain portions of the United States.
An Interview with Minelab Engineer Mark Lawrie
The design of metal detectors well-suited for prospecting is an interesting process and not necessarily an easy one to achieve. It is a combination that blends the desires of what prospectors would like, the requirements of sales people and dealers, with the science and physics of what the electronics can achieve.
Shaker Tables for Processing Hard Rock Ores
Most placer equipment is really made with gold in the 30 and larger mesh sizes in mind, though if carefully used can often get reasonable recovery down to the 50 mesh size.
Important Court Cases
Siskiyou Regional Education Project (SREP) v. US Forest Service was appealed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals; the Karuk's have abandoned their latest request for emergency regulations in California; and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board seeking comments "to protect stream and wetland systems."
Company Notes
• NovaGold Resources
• Golden Star Resources
• SearchGold Resources
• Ivanhoe Mines
• Canyon Resources Corp.
New "Employment" Category
Due to the high demand for well paying jobs in the mining sector, and a robust mining industry in need of qualified workers, we’ve added an “Employment” section to our Mine Market (Classifieds) effective immediately.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Cap and trade
• Roadless rule
• WDFW backs down thanks to miners
• California dredge permits
• BLM faces lawsuit over access in Washington State
Prospectores Unite in Washington State
West coast prospectors and dredgers gathered for an informal meeting following the Washington Prospectors Mining Association tradeshow in late February to discuss common problems and solutions inherent to the group.
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• Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Finding Gold With Copper and Turquoise
• GM to Cancel Mining Contracts
• California Suction Dredging Update
• Newmont Fined for Fatality
• The Memorial Day Nugget
• Saving Money on Mining Gadgets
• BLM Increases Location & Maintenance Fees
• Rio Tinto: Allegations Without Foundation
• National Mining Hall of Fame to Induct Five
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
