Looking Back

February 2001 by Staff

Understanding Geologic Deposit Models

May 2008
Geologists have long noted the similarities of certain types of mineral deposits all across the globe. Similar minerals, similar country rocks, and similar grades of mineralization may occur in several different parts of the world.

Placer Gold in Washington

February 2001
The state of Washington is not especially known for placer gold, yet significant amounts have been recovered in a few districts. These deposits are usually downstream from lode mining areas, some of which are in British Columbia.

The Old Mine Dump

June 2003
There is one special picnic table I fervently wish I had kept. This special table was literally on top of the world. Better yet, it was on the mine dump of the old, long-abandoned gold mines at Summitville, Colorado.

Introduction to Meteorites

February 2015

The distribution of meteorites across the planet was, at one time, thought to be random and unpredictable.

Mining Journal Honored as Prospecting Magazine of the Year!

September 2014

Bill to Allow Mining of Coeur d'Alene Basin

April 2005
A state House committee supported legislation sponsored by Rep. Dick Harwood that would allow state mining leases for tailings and dumps, which Idaho law currently prohibits.

Searchers' Dreams

May 2013
The story began in a southern Arizona mountain range...

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