Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

December 2004 by Staff

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.

Recreational Mining in the Cache Creek Mining District, Alaska

October 2010
The mining district is more than 110 years old, but the two recreational mining areas are new. The State of Alaska designated the Petersville Recreational Mining Area within the past year and the Alaska Gold Mining Camp is not much older, so you can expect to find some unmined ground!

Melman on Gold & Silver

June 2015
...further strength in the Dollar, weakness in Crude Oil, and potential bearish action in gold and silver may yet be ahead.

The Bawl Mill

May 2008
• Uncle Sam throws one heck of a party!
• Senator needs to slow down and  reconsider his bill
• Your passport may have more mileage than you do

Ask The Experts—Where Would The Most Gold Tend To Be In This Deposit?

January 2009
Q: I live in SW Oregon, Gold Beach... I am getting small gold from this paleoplacer. Where would the most gold tend to be, in the sediment holding the pebbles together or in certain...rocks such as quartz breccia in the conglomerate?

Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

September 2005

Ask The Experts

June 2016
Q: How do I improve my small-scale mining operation’s gold production?

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