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Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
May 2005 by Staff
Our Readers Say
• "...the small miner and prospector has lost one of their greatest friends."
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• " ... this 'batty' line of reasoning was ludicrous."
Ask The Experts
Hydraulic remnants or just lose material?
Proven Strategies for Detecting Gold
I’m sure we all have, at some point in time, gone out detecting and ended up not having the success we thought we would have. Here are some helpful game-changers that work for me and may work for you, as well.
The Goldfield Mining District, Nevada—Part II
The majority of the gold produced in Goldfield has come from ores that are close enough to the surface to be oxidized by the air. This oxidized ore is normally a soft, shattered, earthy material usually stained yellow to brown by oxides of iron.
Prospecting Australia—Part II: There and Back Again
Steve got his first nugget within minutes of turning on his metal detector. It only took me about an hour to find my first piece.
Prospecting for Meteorites with a Metal Detector
The following article has been written with a two-fold purpose; first, to help familiarize anyone interested in “meteorite shooting,” and second, to stress the importance of scientific research.
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The Bawl Mill
• Our Readers Say
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• Lode Gold in Nicaragua
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• California's Original Sixteen to One Mine
• Montana Multiple Use Association Backs Miner
• Picks & Pans: Detecting Micro-Nuggets
• Diamond Search Underway in Alaska and Minnesota
• Mining Outfits Eye 50-Year Supply of Iron Ore
• Goldfield—Princess of the Mojave
• Couple Creates Jewelry of the Iron Range
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Looking Back
