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Identifying the Noble Metals Simple Tests That Work
May 2006 by Charles L. Butler
Using a porcelain evaporating dish, place concentrates or head ore, equal to a tablespoon, in 60cc of aqua regia. Boil almost to dry, then add 10cc HCl (hydrochloric or muratic acid) and heat for a few minutes, and then add 30cc of water and bring to boil. Let cool while the solids are being allowed to settle. Using a pipette...The Green Land-Grabbers: It's Not Just the Feds Who Are After Your Land

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Gold Mine Plans Upheld in Lawsuit
Officials for the largest gold producing company in the world claimed a significant legal victory over environmentalists who they accused of abusing the appeals process to thwart mining in Nevada.
Drywashing for Fine Gold
When working fine gold placers with a drywasher, there are some natural variables that can be beneficial as well as others that can be a hindrance to achieving good recovery.
No Mining / Logging on 40 Million Acres
Roadless areas in 35 states would be affected under the plan.
Platinum and Diamond Discoveries Shine New Light on Historic Alaska Gold-Mining District
A rush of platinum and diamond exploration projects and discoveries is generating renewed interest in the historic gold-producing region of the Yentna-Cache Creek District in south-central Alaska.
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