Looking Back

April 1999 by Staff

Fix or Replace, Depreciate or Write-Off

June 2010
In today’s economy, the question is often not whether to fix or replace equipment, fixtures, business assets or even the building housing the mining operation or mining-related business, it is which path is affordable.

Pocket Mining Potential in Nevada's East Humboldt Range

September 2009
Since the cycle of water flow is dominated by excessive and sudden “gulley washers” after downpours typical of desert country, there is a tendency to spread gold values out in the alluvial fans and not have placer gold concentrations more typical of big river deposits.

Our Readers Say

February 2001
• “This country is in serious trouble...”
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Miner Wins Important Victory Against Forest Service

March 2005
A case involving a Northern California dredger who was cited by the Forest Service for operating without a Notice of Intent, Plan of Operation or special-use authorization was resolved in the miner’s favor.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

July 2011
• Battle continues in the "Golden State"
• California Water Board needs your comments

Mining Industry Enthusiastic About Prospects

March 2004
Vancouver, British Columbia, became the focus of the international mining community for five exciting days in late January as two conventions catering to the precious metals mining community were held just blocks apart from each other. And, while they both had differing emphases, each convention attracted unprecedented numbers of participants.

Ask the Experts

October 2012
How does one determine who owns a mining claim?

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