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Melman on Gold & Silver
December 2009 by Leonard Melman
Signs have begun to appear that many Americans are deeply concerned regarding this tidal wave of complex legislation and the recent flood of “Tea Party” protest meetings is a visible sign of rising discontent.Additional articles that might interest you...
A Lesson In Underwater Sniping
December 2019
Of course, I know a bit about crevicing, but Steve seems to really have a knack for it, and I’m all about continual learning. I can always learn a few tricks from the pros.
The Long Road to Gold Point, Nevada
September 2013
Apart from the hard rock mines, there are abundant gold-bearing placers, especially in the areas in and around Oriental Wash.

Legislative and Regulatory Update
September 2002
• Making your vote count
• CCI proposal omitted from interior budget
• Making your vote count
• CCI proposal omitted from interior budget
Picks & Pans: Mining Tungsten Ore—A Case History
May 2002
In 1977, when the price of tungsten hit one of its highs, three of us formed U.S. Western Mines to look for scheelite, the mineral ore of tungsten. Union Carbide Corporation was purchasing raw tungsten ore at...

Melman on Gold & Silver
September 2012
Despite a variety of other side subjects, the dominant source of financial headlines during the past month continues to be Europe, and we note two particular foci...
Despite a variety of other side subjects, the dominant source of financial headlines during the past month continues to be Europe, and we note two particular foci...
Gold in North Dakota
December 2002
North Dakota, 70,704 square miles in area, is situated on the Great Plains, in the geographic center of the North American continent. It is bounded on the north by Canada.

Melman on Gold & Silver
October 2009
Not only is the Greenback steadily weakening, but calls for the abandonment of the US Dollar as the world’s reserve currency are growing more frequent and more strident.

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