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Melman on Gold & Silver
October 2007 by Leonard Melman
Seldom in the 22 years we have been writing in this space have we ever seen a parade of such important events pass along the world’s newswires and print media.Additional articles that might interest you...
The Bawl Mill
September 2000
• Man turns in two gold bars...
• You'd better get used to the dark...
• Man turns in two gold bars...
• You'd better get used to the dark...
Coeur d'Alene Mines Sees Future in Bolivia
February 2005
Coeur d’Alene Mines newest silver project has found a home in a historic Bolivian mining district.
The company will build a $135 million open-pit mine at the base of Cerro Rico, the “rich hill” that was the site of a 1545 silver strike.
Coeur d’Alene Mines newest silver project has found a home in a historic Bolivian mining district.
The company will build a $135 million open-pit mine at the base of Cerro Rico, the “rich hill” that was the site of a 1545 silver strike.
Exploring A Historic Lode Mine
August 2016
Climbing up the debris, I pointed my flashlight up a shaft ascending straight up as far as my light would shine. It was the stope of the pay shoot leading to the old tunnel above!
Climbing up the debris, I pointed my flashlight up a shaft ascending straight up as far as my light would shine. It was the stope of the pay shoot leading to the old tunnel above!
Ask the Experts—What is barite used for?
June 2007
Q: Could you inform me as to what “barite” is used for? Where can I locate a company that mines barite?
Q: Could you inform me as to what “barite” is used for? Where can I locate a company that mines barite?
Bedrock
March 2014
I am going to break bedrock down a bit and explain my view of the varying scenarios I come across in the field.
I am going to break bedrock down a bit and explain my view of the varying scenarios I come across in the field.
Open Letter to the BLM
May 1999
from H. Mason Coggin, PE & LS
from H. Mason Coggin, PE & LS
Barnes Store and Yankee Jims
November 2008
...there was much speculation about what happened to Yankee Jim after he sold his claims and moved away. Rumors had it that he was involved in many underhanded activities, including arson at several different town sites.
...there was much speculation about what happened to Yankee Jim after he sold his claims and moved away. Rumors had it that he was involved in many underhanded activities, including arson at several different town sites.
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