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Metals and Precious Stones in Wyoming
May 2000 by W. Dan Hausel
Wyoming is an excellent place for prospectors, rock hounds, and companies to search for a variety of mineral resources.Additional articles that might interest you...
Mining Law—A Short History
May 1999
The General Mining Law of 1872 is not antiquated, but its roots are ancient, stemming from Greek and Roman law, and continued in English and Spanish law. The recorded laws and practices of mining extend back nearly 3000 years.
The General Mining Law of 1872 is not antiquated, but its roots are ancient, stemming from Greek and Roman law, and continued in English and Spanish law. The recorded laws and practices of mining extend back nearly 3000 years.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
January 2004
• Small miners address Washington State Senators
• Recent IBLA decisions
• SEIS available for comment
• BLM to redo CBM study
• California forgets why it's known as "The Golden State"
• Small miners address Washington State Senators
• Recent IBLA decisions
• SEIS available for comment
• BLM to redo CBM study
• California forgets why it's known as "The Golden State"
Gold in Virginia
September 2001
The Piedmont region of Virginia contains many old gold mines and prospects, many of which are caved, overgrown, and difficult to find. Some mines have remained sporadically active up to the present time.
The Piedmont region of Virginia contains many old gold mines and prospects, many of which are caved, overgrown, and difficult to find. Some mines have remained sporadically active up to the present time.
Creating Your Own Luck
April 2014
Now that you are actually going to be out there doing some prospecting, I may be able to help.
Now that you are actually going to be out there doing some prospecting, I may be able to help.
Update on the West Mojave Desert Planning Area
August 2001
It is our hope that the following information will help desert residents understand what is happening and prepare them with adequate knowledge and information to participate in the government process as allowed by the United States Constitution and provided for in public law.
It is our hope that the following information will help desert residents understand what is happening and prepare them with adequate knowledge and information to participate in the government process as allowed by the United States Constitution and provided for in public law.
Your Guide to Prospecting in Alaska
May 2013
Alaska is getting a lot of interest these days, not least because of all the gold prospecting shows on television. Hardly a month seems to pass without some new prospecting show being announced, and a couple of the most popular feature Alaska.
Alaska is getting a lot of interest these days, not least because of all the gold prospecting shows on television. Hardly a month seems to pass without some new prospecting show being announced, and a couple of the most popular feature Alaska.
Stillwater At Half Speed
January 2009
Stillwater Mining Company’s East Boulder platinum and palladium mine is back in operation, with its staff cut in half...
Stillwater Mining Company’s East Boulder platinum and palladium mine is back in operation, with its staff cut in half...
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• Guest Editorial—Changing the Rules
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• Town Hall Meeting in Sierra City, California
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• An Unusual Death in Downieville's Gold Rush
• Looking Back
• Gold at Dale, California
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