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Gold Garbage: Scams New & Old
October 2002 by Dr. Ralph E. Pray
Here’s what actually happened, described in the case file documents: Based on a precious metal assay certificate signed by a registered southwest assayer, the sellers, in consideration of the payment of over $53 million, transfer over 185,000 troy ounces stored in a warehouse to a company based in Norway. This document was signed and notarized in a southwest town, and was publicly distributed in 2001. Guess what?! The warehouse floor concrete may have a higher gold assay than the concentrates sitting above it valued at fifty-three million.Montana Candidate Sees Natural Resources as Path to Recovery
The key to returning Montana’s economy to its glory days is to remove the laws that prevent development of the state’s natural resources, says Thomas Keating, the only Republican who has declared himself a candidate for governor.
Guest Editorial—California "Special" Dredge Permits in Jeopardy
by Dennis J. RaffExecutive Director,
Horseshoe Bar Action & Research (HBAR)
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• California dredging update
• Favorable bills in Congress
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
How to Make a Rock Sled for Dredging
When my “anonymous” friend told me the rock tub was probably a hundred miles from where he safely stashed it, I decided to build another sled and improve on my old design.
Elko Mining Expo a Success
Several thousand miners and their families made it a successful show. Local mining companies gave employees time off to attend the Thursday and Friday exhibits and events.
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