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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.Additional articles that might interest you...
Turning Acid Mine Drainage Into Drinking Water?—Grass Valley Company May Have the Answer
September 2000
HPT Research recently tested their patented process for treating Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) on thousands of gallons of contaminated water at the Mammoth Mine.
HPT Research recently tested their patented process for treating Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) on thousands of gallons of contaminated water at the Mammoth Mine.
Company Notes
June 2000
• Southern Era
• X-Cal Resources
• Placer Dome Inc.
• Pan American Silver Corp.
• Vista Gold Corp.
• Southern Era
• X-Cal Resources
• Placer Dome Inc.
• Pan American Silver Corp.
• Vista Gold Corp.
Picks & Pans: Basic Dry Washing Operations in Gold Placer Mining
September 1999
Some of the advantages of dry washing operations are low overhead costs (inexpensive methods and equipment), and the fact that many mining operations can be conducted by one or two individuals.
Some of the advantages of dry washing operations are low overhead costs (inexpensive methods and equipment), and the fact that many mining operations can be conducted by one or two individuals.
The Paragenesis of Gold & Silver Deposits
March 2015
…if you are game for digging in and learning more about the intricate details of how gold deposits form, then let’s jump right in.
…if you are game for digging in and learning more about the intricate details of how gold deposits form, then let’s jump right in.
Hardrock in Downieville
November 2000
A recent weekend trip found us leaving the Grass Valley, California area to meet up with some friends in Downieville.
A recent weekend trip found us leaving the Grass Valley, California area to meet up with some friends in Downieville.
Colorado Considers Gold & Silver Currency
March 2012
Worried that the US dollar may not be good as gold, some Colorado lawmakers are pushing a bill to legalize gold and silver coins as usable currency.
Worried that the US dollar may not be good as gold, some Colorado lawmakers are pushing a bill to legalize gold and silver coins as usable currency.
Ask the Experts
February 2013
Q: What should be considered in a Joint Venture on a gold claim?
Q: What should be considered in a Joint Venture on a gold claim?
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