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January 2001 by Staff
Excerpts from CMJ published 50 years ago this month.Legislative and Regulatory Update
• BLM proposes another fee increase
• Old Roadless Rule blocked
• County attempt to regulate leaching thwarted
• Canyon fights on
• New wilderness passes Senate; faces uphill battle in House
Ask the Experts: What type of wetsuit do I need?
Q: Since the weather in California is not as nasty as it is in Alaska, would it be advisable to wear the same setups as he wrote about?
North Korea Seeks Outside Help to Modernize Mining
Eager to earn hard currency, isolated North Korea is trying to modernize its decrepit mining industry with foreign help.
The Bawl Mill
• Greenpeace goes down with the ship...
• Airing your dirty laundry...
China Ups Investment in Foreign Minerals
Direct investment overseas by Chinese companies rose 27 percent over a year earlier to $3.6 billion in 2004, highlighting the country’s growing economic influence, the government reported.
The Challenge of Winter Dredging
Dredges actually do pretty well in freezing conditions. There are a few tips you should know, however.
Ask the Experts
Q: Graphite spray to prevent sticking when using cast iron molds
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The Bawl Mill
• Over the Divide
• Our Readers Say
• Special Editorial: Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee Believes They Have the Evidence
• World Gold Council News
• Metal Detecting Within the Cordillera for Gold Placers Associated With Tertiary Epithermal Ore Deposits
• Picks & Pans: An Exciting Hobby
• Prospecting for Silver With a Geiger Counter
• The Furnace Atmosphere During the Fire Assay
• The Hanging Tree
• Gold in Chihuahua, Mexico
• ICMJ 10th Annual Photo Contest Results
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
