Gemstones

October 1999 by Guest Writer

by Ronald F. Balazik
Excerpted from USGS Mineral Industry Survey's 1998 Annual Review

The Struggle to Reopen Alaska's Largest Gold Mine

November 2012
The historical AJ mine, located east of Juneau, Alaska, was considered the largest gold mine in the state at one time. Joe Juneau and Richard Harris struck gold there in 1880, and it has been more recently known as a tourist destination.

The Gold Belts of Georgia

June 2000
There are a number of "gold belts" and portions of belts, which cut north-eastwardly across the Piedmont and Blue Ridge provinces of Georgia. The most prominent is the Dahlonega Belt, which extends from Alabama to North Carolina.

MMAC & PLP Update

December 2015
We have been playing defense for 100% of the game, and now we are finally playing some offense.

The Livengood-Tolovana Mining District

June 2006
In 1914, Livengood went from a tent city to a collection of wooden false fronted structures and log cabins. In 1962, 48 years later, our old Chevy pickup rumbled in off the gravel road. A cloud of dust surrounded us as the hot Interior sun beat down on...

BLM Runs Check on Assay Services

May 2003
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recently conducted a multi-year study of sixty-five assay laboratories to determine the accuracy of their testing procedures. The laboratories, all located in North America, were provided with ore samples of known concentrations without benefit of identifying the source as BLM. Payment was rendered for the service provided.

Gold Rush Ship Uncovered in San Francisco

October 2001
Workers at a hotel construction site uncovered a Gold Rush-era ship that had been buried for decades under the streets of the city’s Financial District.

Original Sixteen to One Goes to Court—Challenges MSHA Citations Part II

May 2001
In the April 2001 issue of ICMJ,  we published the opening statement of Michael Miller, President of Original Sixteen to One, in his administrative challenge of MSHA citations. Following is Michael Miller’s closing statement.

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