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Melman on Gold & Silver
July 2000 by Leonard Melman
As many long time readers know, one of my favorite sayings is the Asian expression, "May you live in interesting times." We sure do and if you didn't believe it before, just consider the latest word from the international markets.The Bawl Mill
• Just put it on our tab...
• Do you smell something?
• A voice from the past
Gold Prospecting in Maine - Part II
After cleaning the bedrock I figured it was time for a little peak at the upper mat. We lifted the black rubber flap up and there was gold everywhere.
Foreign Investment Hits More Roadblocks
Chad, Bangladesh, Peru, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are the latest in a long list of countries that have become unfavorable toward foreign-owned mining companies.
The Guaniamo Diamond Region, Venezuela—Part I
The considerable richness of the gravels is shown by the fact that operators have successfully worked the same river sections for over 20 years.
How Much Gold Is In My Gold-Quartz Specimen?
The method is based on the fact that gold is much denser than quartz, and the more gold that is present in a specimen, the higher the density of the piece will be as a whole.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
- Some mining claim fees increase
- Oregon miners file appeal
- US Fish & Wildlife law enforcement policing powers restrained
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• Mine Market / Circulation Manager Returns to High School
• A Word from the Editor
• GOP Chairmen Ask Gore to Recuse Himself From Roadless Plan
• Treasure Hunters Abound in Greece
• Hope Boy Finds Gem During Field Trip
• Deadly Explosion Ruled Accidental
• Canyon Resources Offers to Sell Mineral Rights
• Four Miners Die in Mine Accidents in Ukraine
• GPS Speeds Filing of Claims in Alaska
• 15th, 16th Century Coins Found in Romania
• Miners Attend Meeting in Myrtle Point, Oregon
• Picks & Pans: Detecting in Kauai, Hawaii
• Mannequins Bring "Life" to Mining Museum
• The History of Tombstone
• Company Notes
• Metal Detector Only Requirement for Hunting Treasure
• Mystery of the Reed Gold Mine Nuggets
• The Colorado Mineral Belt
• Millennium of Russian Gold on Display in U.S.
• Judge to Decide Regarding Release of Records
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
• Looking Back
