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How to Become a More Successful Nugget Detectorist—And Basic Information on Machines
November 2001 by Jim Straight
The intention of this article is to summarize the highlights of the past 25 years which have led up to metal detecting for gold nuggets and to cover some basic information...
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Mining Hall of Fame Seeks Rhymes of the Mines
April 2000
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Leadville, Colorado, is calling for poems reflective of the mining experience for its Second Annual Miner's Poetry Jamboree.
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum, Leadville, Colorado, is calling for poems reflective of the mining experience for its Second Annual Miner's Poetry Jamboree.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
January 2014
• Pacific Legal Foundation joins effort to overturn California dredging moratorium
• PLP fund drive continues
• Pacific Legal Foundation joins effort to overturn California dredging moratorium
• PLP fund drive continues
Nevada County Feeling Pain of Slumping Mining Industry
April 1999
A major slump in the gold mining industry is taking its toll on central Nevada, where county commissioners are planning a 30 percent across-the-board spending cut beginning July 1.
A major slump in the gold mining industry is taking its toll on central Nevada, where county commissioners are planning a 30 percent across-the-board spending cut beginning July 1.
Ask The Experts—Where do I find information about getting paid for raw gold?
May 2008
Q: Where do I find out information about raw gold being tested for purity, refined, and getting paid cash for it?
Q: Where do I find out information about raw gold being tested for purity, refined, and getting paid cash for it?
Town Hall Meeting in Sierra City, California
May 2000
I was invited to attend a meeting on April 7 in Sierra City, between Forest Service officials and a group of concerned area miners regarding what the miners described as abuses by the BLM and local Forest Service officials.
I was invited to attend a meeting on April 7 in Sierra City, between Forest Service officials and a group of concerned area miners regarding what the miners described as abuses by the BLM and local Forest Service officials.
Ask The Experts - Is there a standard percentage given to land owners who hold the mineral rights?
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Melman on Gold & Silver
July 2006
Several years ago one of the most important persons on the American political scene was Ross Perot, an independent candidate for President. His favorite campaign theme was railing against (NAFTA) and his claim was that...
Several years ago one of the most important persons on the American political scene was Ross Perot, an independent candidate for President. His favorite campaign theme was railing against (NAFTA) and his claim was that...
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