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Gem Discoveries Sought in North Carolina Field

The gem miner who uncovered North America’s largest emerald thinks he’s found a mother-lode of emerald-rich rock in Alexander County.

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Gold in Texas


There are numerous legends involving “lost” Spanish mines and treasures in central Texas, some of which have actually been found. The most famous mine, which remains lost, is the San Saba.

Ask the Experts: Do "corners" need to be in place on the ground for a claim to be valid?


Q: Do "corners" need to be in place on the ground for a claim to be valid?

Ask The Experts - How do I best recover gold in pyrite?


Diary of a Diamond Prospector


I couldn’t wait to get started. With no field budget, an assay budget of $100/year, a 1975-Ford Bronco that was a road hazard, a gas card, a topo map and full support of the director, I headed to the State Line district near Tie Siding along US Highway 287 to begin mapping kimberlite.

California Destroys Another Prospecting Business


His small business managed to pump millions of dollars over the years into the California economy.

Looking Back


Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.

Original Sixteen to One Goes to Court—Challenges MSHA Citations


Original Sixteen to One Mine, Inc. has experienced unreasonable heavy-handed enforcement by the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) for the past two years (see ICMJ January 2000 issue). The publicly listed company operates a traditional underground gold mine...

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