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January 2004 by Staff
Ask The Experts—14-day camping limit
I was informed, in a less than friendly manner, that I can only camp on the claim for 14 days of every 90.
Placer Gemstones
Only the so-called “precious gems” will be considered in this article. They are diamond, ruby, sapphire, and emerald. A “gem” must be rare, hard, and durable, and possess a unique color or quality in order to be classified as a gem.
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An Interview with Minelab Engineer Mark Lawrie
The design of metal detectors well-suited for prospecting is an interesting process and not necessarily an easy one to achieve. It is a combination that blends the desires of what prospectors would like, the requirements of sales people and dealers, with the science and physics of what the electronics can achieve.
Brighter Days Ahead Reports Nevada Mining Association
A new report predicts brighter days for mining in Nevada if the price of gold maintains at current levels.
Special Rock
This “special” rock was much bigger and after having smashed it in half, and then in half again and again, a small gold nugget just sat there looking at me, still embedded in a small mix.
Texas "Hill Country" Gold
The scenic “Hill Country,” in the heart of Texas, is a recreational area for several large cities, including San Antonio and Austin. Most of the region lies at elevations between 300 and 1,800 feet, and forms an island of igneous and metamorphic...
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The Bawl Mill
• From the Editor
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• Forest Occupancy Decision Stands—US Forest Service Withdraws Appeal
• World Gold Council Launches New Gold Bullion Securities
• Epithermal Gold-Quartz Veins
• Gold in Arkansas
• Picks & Pans: Winter Prospecting and "Forty Mile" Miller
• Company Eyes Reopening Mine Near Troy
• ICMJ's 13th Annual Photo Contest
• Company Notes
• A Guide to Overlooked Gold Deposits—Part V (Conclusion)
• The Golden Highway—Calaveras County
• Melman on Gold & Silver
