Legislative and Regulatory Update

October 2009 by Scott Harn

Ask The Experts—What minerals are magnetic? Can rare earth magnets capture platinum?

February 2011
What minerals are magnetic? I have heard that super magnets (rare earth magnets) can capture platinum. True?

Ask The Experts - Is this prospect worth sampling?

December 2020

Opening Ceremony for Buckhorn Mine

November 2008
“When the mine is in full operation, it will be the biggest private sector employer in Ferry County and bring significant economic benefits to the region..."

Ask The Experts

July 2015
Q: What amount of silver is considered the best find ever?

Ask the Experts - Processing sulfide ore without mercury or cyanide.

February 2012
Q: ...Is there any way to process the ore without using mercury or cyanides...?

Lake County "Diamonds"—Renewed Value for an Old Favorite

August 2003
A Northern California county is experiencing a renewal in the desirability and subsequent value of an old favorite: Lake County “diamonds.” These stones are not true diamonds, but for generations they have held a special place in the...

Gold in Beatty, Nevada

September 2013
In this case, signs of gold were found at the bottom of the alluvial and then traced in a triangle up the face of the mountain until they stopped—that is where the digging began.

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