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Gold, Silver & Stocks—How Do I Decide Where to Invest?
July 2022 by Scott Harn
First, I look for smaller exploration companies that appear to be on the right track or that have started producing precious metals and are able to do so at a low cost per ounce.
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• How to find info on a particular mining claim
The Bucking Room

Lode or Placer: What Difference Does It Make?

What is a Valid Mineral Discovery?
One of the greatest opportunities afforded to the citizens of our country is the right to stake and hold mining claims on federal lands. One doesn’t need to be a lawyer to stake mining claims, but a little bit of knowledge about mining claim laws can be helpful.
A New Method for Handling Stubborn Gravity Middlings

Customizing Your Dredge

Sampling for Success—Part II
The first and most important thing of the sampling process is to try to be as unbiased as possible. There is a natural tendency to select rock that looks the best—even unconsciously.
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The Bawl Mill
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• Making the Jump to Electronic Prospecting
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• Gold: Is It Everywhere?
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