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November 2000 by Staff
Excerpts from CMJ published 50 years ago this month.Additional articles that might interest you...
Pediments
April 2005
A pediment is a broad, gently sloping erosion surface or plain of low relief that is often found in arid and semi-arid regions at the base of a receding mountain front. The example shown is from the Palo Verde Ranch 15-minute topographic quadrangle, southwest of Tucson, Arizona. This is one of the best examples the writer has ever seen.
A pediment is a broad, gently sloping erosion surface or plain of low relief that is often found in arid and semi-arid regions at the base of a receding mountain front. The example shown is from the Palo Verde Ranch 15-minute topographic quadrangle, southwest of Tucson, Arizona. This is one of the best examples the writer has ever seen.
Southern Oregon's Illinois River—A Lesson in Sharing
November 2013
Our theory was that a dredge would collect far more material in a shorter period of time, leaving us with ounces of gold every day.
Our theory was that a dredge would collect far more material in a shorter period of time, leaving us with ounces of gold every day.
Effectively Using a Detector and Drywasher for Placer Gold
January 2005
A "How-To" method for small group sniping and reclaiming old placer areas.
A "How-To" method for small group sniping and reclaiming old placer areas.
Legislative And Regulatory Update
October 2011
• Good news on EPA regs
• California rewards key appointment to dredging foe
• Republicans seek to block creation of National Monuments
• Zimbabwe threatens seizure of mining rights
• Good news on EPA regs
• California rewards key appointment to dredging foe
• Republicans seek to block creation of National Monuments
• Zimbabwe threatens seizure of mining rights
Enrichment of Gold Veins
November 2000
Most of the world's great gold mines are in secondary (supergene) enrichments in veins and stockwork, brought about by physical and chemical processes.
Most of the world's great gold mines are in secondary (supergene) enrichments in veins and stockwork, brought about by physical and chemical processes.
The Rampart Goldfields, Alaska
November 2005
The town of Rampart, on the Yukon River, was established as a supply point after gold had been found on nearby Minook Creek in 1896. Rampart has been known by various names including Rampart City, Manook City, or Minook.
The town of Rampart, on the Yukon River, was established as a supply point after gold had been found on nearby Minook Creek in 1896. Rampart has been known by various names including Rampart City, Manook City, or Minook.
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