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February 2002 by Guest Writer
Congressmen Richard W. Pombo and John E. Peterson’s Response to Planting of False Evidence by Environmental ExtremistsMelman on Gold & Silver
From the mining community’s point of view, it is important to stop the parade of complex laws and regulations that continue to interfere with huge segments of the economy. This gives the upcoming election even greater importance directly relating to our precious and base metals mining industries.
Melman on Gold & Silver
The Bush Administration couldn’t seem to avoid pitfalls as the all-important fall elections approached and the latest scandal involving sexually explicit messages between (former) Congressman Foley and a congressional page could not have come at a worse time for the President’s party.
Proper Assaying of Placer Samples
The whole purpose of sampling mineralized ground is to measure the values in a small volume of material that would be representative of a much larger volume of similar material. The key word is representative. Chemical and fire assaying will not accurately represent placer deposits by themselves.
Ask the Experts: Who manufactures the diagonal vibrating table?
Q: Who manufactures the diagonal vibrating table?
Looking Back
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
Looking Back
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
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.
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