Small Mining Operations
From Curiosity to Mine Owner
August 2015 by Scott Harn

Refractory Gold Processing
After your excitement peaks when you first receive the high gold assay from the vein you just exposed, you ponder how you will extract and sell your gold. You will need to develop a flow sheet for your process to optimize your recovery and minimize your costs and permit requirements.
From Curiosity to Mine Owner

Ask the Experts
Ore testing and other advice for starting up a mining operation.
Ophir—Possibly the Best Kept Secret in Alaska!

Specialized Equipment Available for Hire
Since we’ve already covered the basics of permitting a “Notice Level” mining operation, it’s time to talk actual mining.
Drywashing Arizona Gold

Principles of Designing Your Mill Production System, Part II: Mill Design
Starting small with quick profitability gives you a lot of financial elbow room plus real-world experience that can be used for final mill design.
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The Bawl Mill
• Ask The Experts
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• Detecting During Summer Heat
• Surviving The Boom and Bust Cycle
• A Great Day On The Feather River
• Prospecting for Silver Deposits
• Give That Club Claim A Chance
• Gold and Rare Earth Elements in New Mexico
• Will El Nino Move Gold for Miners and End California Drought?
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
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Legislative and Regulatory Update
• MMAC & PLP Update -- Rand Mining District Gets Organized