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Melman on Gold & Silver
June 2006 by Leonard Melman
One of our favorite lines can be attributed to former New York Yankee great Yogi Berra when he declared, “It’s deja vu all over again!” Well, during the past month, that seems to be the case as headline after headline has been recurring with amazing frequency.Prospecting The East Fork San Gabriel Canyon, Southern California
I have found gold more than 200 feet above the river. It was not unusual for nuggets of an ounce or more to be found in these deposits, but fine gold and flakes are much more common.
Ask The Experts
Can the public take minerals from a mining claim?
Sons of Gwalia & Herbert Hoover
The Sons of Gwalia mine is situated in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia. It was found by a group of Welsh prospectors in 1896. Gwalia simply means Wales; hence, it was Sons of Gwalia who found the mine.
Mining Districts and Community Outreach

Drywashing for Fine Gold
When working fine gold placers with a drywasher, there are some natural variables that can be beneficial as well as others that can be a hindrance to achieving good recovery.
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How do mines and refiners deal with doré bars?
Gold Deposits of Georgia
The first actual discovery of gold made on the lands of what is now the State of Georgia is shrouded in the mist of history.
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