Gold Fever

August 1999 by W. Dan Hausel

Mergers Continue at Record Pace

October 2006
Mergers and acquisitions continue at a record pace in 2006 as companies attempt to replace dwindling reserves. Mining companies find that it is more expedient to purchase additional reserves by acquisition than to spend time and money for exploration and startup, even more so when their stock prices are much higher as compared to recent years.

Forest Service Final Rule—When is a Notice or Plan Required?

July 2005
On June 6, 2005, the Forest Service published a Final Rule regarding section 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 228 (36 CFR 228) titled, “Clarification as to When a Notice of Intent to Operate and/or Plan of Operation is Needed..."

Melman on Gold & Silver

October 2017

As noted above, the “Ring of Fire” is an area of great potential mineral wealth located in the far northern Ontario Province of Canada. Many companies have sent in exploration and development teams…

Oregon County Tries to Interfere With Lawful Mining Operation

April 2010
...Curry County, at the urging of local environmentalists, is doing whatever it can to get in his way. The county’s latest attempt was through the issuance of a stop-work order, which claimed numerous unsubstantiated violations.

Ask The Experts - Incorrect assays cause problems

August 2018

Opening Ceremony for Buckhorn Mine

November 2008
“When the mine is in full operation, it will be the biggest private sector employer in Ferry County and bring significant economic benefits to the region..."

Guest Editorial—California "Special" Dredge Permits in Jeopardy

December 1999
by Dennis J. Raff
Executive Director,
Horseshoe Bar Action & Research (HBAR)

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