From the Editor

May 2017 by Scott Harn

First, I want to mention our new website. For over 18 months we’ve been working on a new design to make it easier to find the articles you are most interested in...

Basic Geology for the Independent Miner—Part III Understanding Plate Tectonics, Volcanism and Mountain Building

March 2006
The formation of gold, silver and many other types of deposits depends on a natural segregation of the elements from the earth, so that gold or silver (and other minerals) becomes enriched enough to form a valuable ore.

Correction

June 2014
In our May 2014 issue, we incorrectly identified the woman who recovered numerous small nuggets...

Understanding Sampling Techniques

December 2005
There are a lot of differences between the operations of successful mining companies and ones that become financial failures, but one of the consistent key differences between them is their sampling programs.

Ask the Experts

May 2014
Sampling and mining a historic mining claim

Legislative and Regulatory Update

May 2006
• Original Sixteen to One cleared
• Another court case settled

Melman on Gold & Silver

July 2013
Once again last month the world seemed to be tottering uncertainly on the precipice of whether to continue with some manner of austerity in order to begin restoring government balance sheets to some semblance of fiscal conservatism or whether to openly return to the previous eras of wide-open stimulation via debt, deficits and unlimited money creation.

The San Juan Mountains, Colorado

September 2001
The rugged San Juan Mountains of Colorado rise to 14,309 feet and were a barrier to overland travel for many years. Precipitation, in the form of summer thundershowers and heavy winter snow, is enough to support coniferous forests.

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