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Estimating Gold Values in Placer Gravels
May 2005 by Staff
The single most important question to be answered when evaluating a placer deposit is: “How much is it worth?” Accurate sampling of placer gravels is essential to obtain a reasonable estimate of the total gold values contained in the deposit.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
- November elections
- Anti-mining ballot initiative rejected in Montana
Company Notes
• Canyon Resources
• Vista Gold Corp.
• Placer Dome Inc.
• Royal Gold, Inc.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• More roadblocks in southern California
• Greater Sage-grouse withdrawals
Ask The Experts: Question about resolving a quitclaim error
Q: I am in the process of filing an appeal with my lawyer, but am seeking more “expert” advice in the arenas of “mining claims” and BLM jurisdiction.
Letter to the Editor
In the August 2000 issue of the Journal, the story of the "Quartszite Area" was most informative and accurate.
Melman on Gold & Silver
It’s amazing how a few pictures could place an entire Presidential Administration on the defensive, yet that is exactly what has happened during the past month with the publication of the photos out of Iraq, which presumably show American soldiers engaging in acts of torture, humiliation and ridicule inflicted on their Iraqi prisoners.
McCaw School of MInes Dedicates Phase II
The McCaw School of Mines in Henderson, Nevada, dedicated Phase II of their unique mining school for kids.
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