Environment-Friendly Dredging

February 2001 by Jeff Tolson

Fountain of Youth Gold

May 2011
Across and downstream of our operation was a large pile of huge boulders. It was logical to think that water forces may have deposited gold in and around these boulders. We moved our dredge over and started pulling the rock pile apart.

Silver Mining Returning to Texas

April 2011
Today, a Canadian company is reviving the mine to take advantage of silver prices that have tripled since 2009, giving the few dozen residents still living in the area more action than they’ve seen in decades.

Ask The Experts—What questions should I ask before investing in a gold mine?

August 2008
Q: Are there any back articles that address the things you need to look for and the questions to ask before investing in a gold mine and other resources that you may know?

Germany Developing Gold Vending Machine

July 2009
It’s a novel twist on the vending machine: in go the coins, out comes a nugget of gold.

Wyoming—A Land That Time (And Explorationists) Forgot

April 2004
Wyoming is a vast state, covering nearly 260,000 km2 of surface area, which houses fewer people than most cities (less than 500,000 call Wyoming home). The state has no state income tax, is driven by taxes generated by the oil and gas...

Nevada Claim Holders Form Coalition

October 2010
Unlike producing mines, exploration companies and claim holders owning non-producing claims are not reaping a windfall of increased profits from the recent high prices for precious metals and other raw materials.

Drilling for Ore

August 2014
In the simplest sense, drills can be divided by their mode of action—percussion, rotary or a mixture of the two.

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