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Melman on Gold & Silver
July 2002 by Leonard Melman
The specter of nuclear war temporarily raised its ugly head last month, which prompted many nations to recall their citizens from both India and Pakistan, and sent shock waves through both the financial and metals marketsCalifornia: The Land of Big Nuggets—Part I
The nugget sat there in plain sight, though it was covered in dirt, while hundreds of people had passed that way every day.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Critical minerals obtain national security status
• Idaho to take over EPA permitting
Arizona Mines and Minerals Releases New Directory
The Directory of Active Mines in Arizona-1999, just released by the Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources, reflects the strength and diversity of the Arizona mining industry.
California: The Land of Big Nuggets—Part II
There are a number of Tertiary river channels in the area, most of which trend south-southwest. They tend to be steep, narrow, and rich with coarse gold.
Ask the Experts
How do sluicing and drywashing compare in effciency?
Picks & Pans: The Gold of "Eldorado Canyon"—Mariposa County, California
First, let me say that Eldorado Canyon is what we call this area, but it’s not the real name. It’s a piece of private property where we have permission to metal detect; I do not want to start another gold rush! The property is located in Mariposa County...
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