Looking Back

August 1999 by Staff

Tribe Joins Idaho in Roadless Suit

March 2000
The Kootenai Tribe has joined Idaho Attorney General AI Lance's suit against the U.S. Forest Service over the Clinton administration's bid to set aside millions of forested acres in the state.

Working the Belmont Mine, Butte, Montana—1953 (Part 2)

November 2002
During the two weeks that Jack had been hanging around the dump, no more than a dozen words had passed between us. As far as I knew, he didn’t know any more about me than I did about him. Consequently, I couldn’t believe my ears when I heard Jack ask, “Would you like to come and work with me?”

Ask the Experts

July 2013
Q: How can I locate good places to prospect and meet like-minded individuals at the same time?

Detecting the Swiftshore Mine

January 2010
Our group of six met in Foresthill, California, in mid-November. The weather was crisp, but not too cold. We had planned this trip on short notice and were all eager for the adventure ahead.

Babbitt Wants Moratorium in Siskiyou National Forest

February 2001

Honda Pares Down Use of Precious Metals in Autos

May 2001
Honda Motor Co. said it will begin using new catalytic converter technology it believes will slash use of  pricey precious metals in auto emission-control systems by 50 to 70 percent.

Washington Gold Miners Receive Ecology Award

June 2008
Representatives from Washington State’s independent, small-scale gold mining community recently accepted an award and a message of gratitude from the leader of the State’s Department of Ecology.

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