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Melman on Gold & Silver
April 2007 by Leonard Melman
Keeping track of the news during the past month was like watching the later rounds of a boxing match, the part where the light jabs and the “feeling out” of the opponent were passed and the heavy hitting begins, because last month we were hit with several powerful stories affecting our markets.Detecting for Possible Mid-Range Eluvial Gold
Actually, this mid-range gold zone can exist in any eluvial placer field with a shallow zone where the ground “tightens up” below the loosely packed surface dirt to harder packed dirt. However, its presence depends upon several factors:
Melman on Gold & Silver
…At present we may be entering a period of relative stability on many economic fronts and, therefore, our focus is now trending more toward social upheaval and the resultant increase in tensions as the prime movers for the precious metals.
The Bawl Mill
• Airlines' loss of passenger baggage doesn't seem so bad after this...
• Hey guys, the women are passing us up in the education department...
• It doesn't sound like they're planning for a Happy New Year...
• Wonder if he still feels that he did the right thing?...
Lode Gold in Honduras
Honduras, about the size of Ohio, is one of the “banana republics” in Central America. The central part of the nation is mountainous, with peaks reaching 9,000 feet.
The Bawl Mill
• Prison inmate has a change of heart...
• Go on, take the money and run...
• Pampered politicians at work...
• If you can't find it, can you deduct it?
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• DOI limits Wilderness
• Current California administration solidifies anti-mining stance
• Juneau welcomes miners
• Bill would restrict public land purchases
• Barrick wins suit against EPA reporting requirements
• Utah obtains rights-of-way on federal lands
The Basics of Small-Scale Heap Leaching with Cyanide
In last month’s article I talked a bit about opportunities for heap leaching small hardrock deposits. This month I’m going to talk about the basics of putting together a heap leach project, including building the pad and leaching the ore.
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The Bawl Mill
• Ask the Experts—How do I remove gold from black sands?
• Ask the Experts—How did the bill to address RS 2477 pan out?
• Ask the Experts—How can I separate gold from carbon?
• Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (P.L. 90-542, as Amended)
• Platinum Placers and Nuggets
• In Pursuit of Gold & Silver in the Sierra Madres—The Tejeda Mines
• The Business of Mining—Family Mining Business Tax Savings
• Successful Nugget Hunting
• Oregon Miners Update
• The Prevleator
• Mining Boom Is Back In Northern Nevada
• Lease Issued For Potential Mine Near Mount St. Helens
• Looking Back
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
