Editorial

February 2002 by Guest Writer

Niobium and Tantalum

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Niobium (columbium) and tantalum are related metals that usually occur together and are associated with vanadium on the periodic chart of the elements. Both metals have seen increased usage in high-tech applications in recent years because of increased availability.

The Bawl Mill

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• Doing less with more
• Indians win jackpot
• How did your governor do?

Over The Divide: Miles John Mitchell

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MMAC & PLP Update

February 2016
We are quite pleased to report there are some courageous miners who have taken the time to learn their rights and have gone back to dredging while knowing they could be unlawfully harassed at any time by law enforcement…

Roosevelt: From Boom Town to Mountain Lake

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Roosevelt was a product of the Thunder Mountain boom, Idaho's last major gold rush.

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• Using drywashers to work desert gravels

Over the Divide

August 2003
Elaine Schrader
1935 - 2003

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