Geologists Locate Giant Gemstones

March 2005 by Staff

Ask the Experts - Processing sulfide ore without mercury or cyanide.

February 2012
Q: ...Is there any way to process the ore without using mercury or cyanides...?

Detecting in Australia's Pilbara Region

February 2007
Situated in northwest Western Australia, Australia’s Pilbara is one of the most isolated and scenic places on earth. The tiny town of Marble Bar, Australia’s hottest town, sits amongst the ancient ranges and is a Mecca for tourists—and gold...

Ask the Experts—Where can I find plans for a home-built suction dredge?

May 2007
Q: Years ago I had plans for building a home-built suction dredge called the Spartan dredge. I really loved that dredge. I now have a 12-year-old son who wants to start mining. We wanted to build our own at home but I’ve lost the plans.

2006 National Mining Hall of Fame Inductees

August 2006
The four inductees are Earl H. Beistline (1916-Present), R. A. F. Penrose (1863-931), Robert M. Reininger (1912-2006), and John Stanton (1830-1906).

The Bawl Mill

February 2001
• South Carolina Governor feels violated...
• Biting the hand that feeds you...
• A very seedy business...
• Better cash in some gold if you’re a football fan...

History of Oil in California

February 2001
Oil is a naturally occurring combustible fluid of organic origin that is commonly found in California and in many other parts of the world.

Resolution Copper Project To Be Reviewed By Year-End

January 2021

If approved, the project would use block caving to extract the remaining ore, most of which is 7,000 feet below ground level.

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