Professional Equipment for Serious Detectorists!

Magazine

All Articles

Miners Resume Search for Platinum Near Platinum

Goodnews Bay Platinum Mine, owned by Hanson Industries in Spokane, Washington, has resurrected a 60-year-old bucketline dredge to claw the steel-gray metal from the river drainages around Red Mountain on Cape Nushagak.

Online access required. Please .

Add a Comment

Additional articles that might interest you...

Understanding Geologic Deposit Models


Geologists have long noted the similarities of certain types of mineral deposits all across the globe. Similar minerals, similar country rocks, and similar grades of mineralization may occur in several different parts of the world.

Nevada Miners: Check Your Claim Markers


The Nevada Senate introduced SB108 in 2009 to prohibit PVC piping utilized by miners to stake mining claims.

Forest Service v. Michael & Linda Backlund


On Tuesday morning, August 26, 2010, my clients Michael and Linda Backlund were forced to plead guilty to a charge of violating 36 CFR §261.10(b), which criminalizes maintaining a residence on Forest Service land without authorization “when such authorization is required.” This is a new regulation pursuant to which virtually anything, even a tent, is an unlawful “residence” unless authorized in advance.

North Idaho Mine to Open Again in 2008


The Sunshine Mine in northern Idaho could start running again in 2008.

Mining Law—A Short History


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.

Oil Seeps in Arizona


Compared to California, Arizona has virtually no oil seeps. But, the great Permian Basin of West Texas has virtually none either. Arizona has something that neither California nor Texas have, and that is public lands that are open for leasing. The northern half of Arizona has more seeps and is thus of greater interest, but it would be foolish to disregard the southern half because giant oil and natural gas fields could underlie some of the broad desert valleys.

The Mama John


You may reckon by the name that we’re talking about an outhouse for the old lady, but it’s actually the name I gave to a special contraption I put together so my wife didn’t have to work so hard moving big boulders.

Subscription Required:
The Bawl Mill   • Our Readers Say:   • Placer & Lode Gold Deposits   • Spanish Silver in Arizona   • Hog Mountain Mining, Past and Future   • Picks & Pans: Dredging Costa Rica   • Gold in Texas   • The Goldhill Mining District   • New Arsenic Study Supports Tougher Standards   • Discoloring Assay Beads   • Tons of Gold Buried Under World Trade Center   • Gold Rush Ship Uncovered in San Francisco   • Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices   • Melman on Gold & Silver   • The Financial Repercussions of the WTC Tragedy   • Permit Appears Likely for Rock Creek Mine

Free:
Legislative and Regulatory Update

Advertisements

Garrett Electronics - trusted by real miners & prospectors!
Precious Metals Recovery plants and equipment
Fighting to keep public lands open to the public
Specializing in the processing of precious metal ores!
Watch prospecting shows on your computer right now
Free Online Sample Issue