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Mining Sisters Make History
June 2005 by Associated Press
Judy Etherton wasn’t out to make headlines or break any barriers when she entered the mining industry more than 30 years ago.Prospector Finds Cache of Emeralds in North Carolina
"This is just the tip of the iceberg," Hill said. "It's going to take 200 years to dig it all out."
Lawsuit Update From the New 49'ers
Many of you are aware that we have been engaged in litigation with anti-mining activists that have been attacking us through the Karuk Tribe of California since 2003. It all started with their lawsuit against the US Forest Service (USFS), challenging that District Rangers do not have the authority to allow small-scale mining activities under a Notice of Intent (NOI) when the Ranger concludes that the mining activity is not likely to create a substantial surface disturbance.
All About Lead Minerals, Silver and Gold
Many miners know that lead is very commonly associated with silver values, but the truth is that it is also associated with gold values in many locations as well.
Our Readers Say
“...where does the NFS get the authority and power to restrict access...”
Dredger Wins Claim Against Fish & Game Director
I finally received my day in court on February 3, 2010. Donald Koch was not present. Instead, Terry Dickerson from the California Dept. of Fish and Game appeared in an attempt to represent the defendant.
DOI Computers Back Online
You may have noticed that the Department of Interior’s (DOI) computers were disconnected for about 10 days during mid-March. The disconnected Internet service prevented miners and prospectors from accessing numerous online files, including all Bureau of Land Management websites and mining claim systems.
Gold Depositiion and Gradients of Placer Streams—Part II

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