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Melman on Gold & Silver
April 2003 by Leonard Melman
Never have I regretted the deadlines we must work with at this publication as I do this month, for events of tremendous significance are likely to occur between the time this column must be prepared and the time our readers will receive it.Additional articles that might interest you...
The Last Chance Mining District
August 2009
With all of the erosion patterns wearing away the channels down into the North Fork of the Middle Fork, we assumed placer gold was still available in the river. The question became: How do we get down the 1,600-foot elevation drop to reach the river?
With all of the erosion patterns wearing away the channels down into the North Fork of the Middle Fork, we assumed placer gold was still available in the river. The question became: How do we get down the 1,600-foot elevation drop to reach the river?
Work Begins At Rock Creek Mine
July 2008
Work has begun on several buildings at the site of a proposed copper and silver mine that if approved would tunnel beneath Montana’s Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.
Work has begun on several buildings at the site of a proposed copper and silver mine that if approved would tunnel beneath Montana’s Cabinet Mountains Wilderness.
Ask the Experts
July 2013
Q: How can I locate good places to prospect and meet like-minded individuals at the same time?
Q: How can I locate good places to prospect and meet like-minded individuals at the same time?
Picks & Pans: Gold and Bears
December 2002
It was my fourth prospecting trip to Paradise Valley, Alaska, and I arrived in late July. I spent the first seven days with claim owner Mick Manns and his helper, Brian. It was one of my best trips yet and I wish I could have shared it...
It was my fourth prospecting trip to Paradise Valley, Alaska, and I arrived in late July. I spent the first seven days with claim owner Mick Manns and his helper, Brian. It was one of my best trips yet and I wish I could have shared it...
Ask the Experts
August 2013
Q: How do I get gold out of a saturated solution of salt with nitric acid?
Q: How do I get gold out of a saturated solution of salt with nitric acid?
Millie's Tailings
February 2000
Hardy goldminers enjoyed creating nicknames for their cronies.
Hardy goldminers enjoyed creating nicknames for their cronies.
Picks & Pans: Dredging on the Arkansas
February 2001
I had been looking forward to this trip since last year when the annual trip had rewarded me with a ¾-pennyweight nugget.
I had been looking forward to this trip since last year when the annual trip had rewarded me with a ¾-pennyweight nugget.
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