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In Pursuit of Gold and Silver in the Sierra Madres—Purchasing Land in Mexico
March 2007 by Mike Lowen
My wife and I spent three years laying the groundwork to build a processing mill for gold, silver, lead and some zinc in the Sierra Madre Mountains of Northern Mexico, in the state of Sonora. In this installment, I describe how we purchased the land to build the new mill.Dry Placers in the Kamma Mountains, Nevada
There are dry placer gold deposits in every county in Nevada, some of which are yet to be discovered.
Nevada Gold Production Up Despite Lower Prices
Despite lower prices, Nevada gold production increased slightly last year and the state continues to produce about three-fourths of the nation’s gold.
What Are Those Rocks In My Pan?
The placer mineral identification key is designed to answer this question. It attempts to recognize all the minerals in your gold pan concentrates.
Trout Thriving In Treated Mine Water
West Virginia University water scientists have found that rainbow trout can survive in previously polluted waters.
The Bawl Mill
• No experience needed
• A false sense of security
Melman on Gold & Silver
In all the years I have been writing this column (approaching 35) and in my writings elsewhere, I have to admit that I never foresaw the kind of immense changes that have been wrought during the past two months…
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The Bawl Mill
• Ask the Experts — What are Washington state prospecting regulations?
• Ask The Experts — Could you please write an article explaining core samples?
• Ask The Experts — Please tell me more about the Tullock II rule.
• Prospecting on Pickering Bar
• Persistence Pays off for Cusac Gold Mines
• Internet Posting Fuels Gold Rush in Brazilian Town
• Mining Stocks—Things to Consider Before You Invest
• North Idaho Mine to Open Again in 2008
• Working Life of Troy Mine Could Be Extended
• Lucky Shot Mine and the Willow Creek Plutons
• Sampling Mineral Deposits
• Swiss Mining Company Demands Compensation From Bolivia
• Canadian Mint to Unveil $1 Million Coin
• Woman Gets 90 Months in Mining Fraud Case
• Looking Back
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
