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Melman on Gold & Silver
April 2006 by Leonard Melman
Last month we witnessed numerous news items that appear to confirm a new, and perhaps ominous, trend in America’s relationships with the rest of the world. We are referring to a visible increase in America’s vulnerability to foreign actions.Additional articles that might interest you...
Company Notes
February 2001
• NRX Global Corp.
• Pan American Silver
• NRX Global Corp.
• Pan American Silver
Detector Prospecting Accessories
January 2016
One of the first things to consider but that many people ignore is ergonomics. Prospecting for gold can involve long hours, often for days or weeks on end.
One of the first things to consider but that many people ignore is ergonomics. Prospecting for gold can involve long hours, often for days or weeks on end.Ask The Experts—Can you help explain the ratings in Melman On Gold & Silver?
May 2007
Q: I’m a fairly new subscriber. I enjoy Leonard’s financial column but his ratings at the end don’t seem to make sense. He will highlight problems with the economy but rate it “Positive.” Why is that?
Q: I’m a fairly new subscriber. I enjoy Leonard’s financial column but his ratings at the end don’t seem to make sense. He will highlight problems with the economy but rate it “Positive.” Why is that?
Utilizing Geologic Maps
April 2006
Geologic maps generally appear complex and daunting, and certainly some are. However, many have information hidden within their bright splashes of colors and patterns that can aid the prospector who takes the time to study them.
Geologic maps generally appear complex and daunting, and certainly some are. However, many have information hidden within their bright splashes of colors and patterns that can aid the prospector who takes the time to study them.
Can You Recognize Valuable Ores?
August 2016
The process of recognizing ores all starts with being able to recognize some basic minerals and knowing what hard rock ore looks like in the districts where you prospect.
The process of recognizing ores all starts with being able to recognize some basic minerals and knowing what hard rock ore looks like in the districts where you prospect.
Selecting a Gold Recovery System
March 2001
Tabling and jigging are two relatively inexpensive methods of recovering the “free particle values” from the noble metal ores. However, not all ores contain their values as free particles. In fact, many gold ores contain appreciable amounts of “metallic gold salts,” some of which readily dissolve in the system water and continue to migrate right along with it.
Tabling and jigging are two relatively inexpensive methods of recovering the “free particle values” from the noble metal ores. However, not all ores contain their values as free particles. In fact, many gold ores contain appreciable amounts of “metallic gold salts,” some of which readily dissolve in the system water and continue to migrate right along with it.
Looking Back
February 2005
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
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The Bawl Mill
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• Basic Geology for the Independent Miner—Part IV Geology of Hardrock Gold Deposits
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• The Kenai Peninsula Goldfields
• Copper Price Keeps Canadian Miners Busy
• The Business of Mining: Financial Recoveries for Mandated Changes
• Utilizing Geologic Maps
• The Rich Hill Outing
• Picks & Pans: Detecting at Ganes Creek
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