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Gold in Alaska
March 2010 by W. Dan Hausel
The harsh Alaskan environment delayed serious prospecting and mining for decades and still continues to stymie exploration activity even though there are likely dozens of hidden major and world-class gold and base metal deposits.
The First Prospectors
Who were the earliest prospectors in the Western Hemisphere? Is there any way to tell?
MMAC Update
We have found strong support from legislators in both the House and Senate for several proposed bills that will provide Mining Districts with a greater role in the decisions that affect access to mining claims, oversight and regulations.
The Bawl Mill
• Less pork but more fat...
• It all flows downstream...
• Promises, promises...
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Idaho miners will challenge new EPA permit at rally
• California proposes to amend definition of a suction dredge
• Proposed rule redefines "navigable waters"
Mineral Deposit Trends: Real and Imaginary
One of the most important things prospectors do is work to figure out where to go prospecting. Along with understanding the basic geology and putting yourself in a favorable area, one of the things a prospector might consider in finding a location to search is the existence of mining belts also known as mineral deposit trends.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• More roadblocks in southern California
• Greater Sage-grouse withdrawals
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The Bawl Mill
• Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Utah Proposes Using Eminent Domain Against Federal Government
• Beach Mining for Gold
• Mining Trade Group Sues Nevada Over Tax Initiative
• Battle Heats Up Over California Suction Dredging
• China Will Put Rio Tinto Employees on Trial
• Highbanking on the Similkameen River
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes & Mineral and Metal Prices
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Prospecting for Hard Rock Gold
• Dredger Wins Claim Against Fish & Game Director
