Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

August 2008 by Staff

Hardrock Detecting

October 2002
A local mining company had been mining in the Circle mining district area creeks in interior Alaska for sixteen years. Using bulldozers, drag-lines, water pumps, and large sluicing plants, the owner-operator was very familiar with the geology...

Third Largest Nugget in Existence Returns to Dallas

January 2018

While the bullion value of the nugget is already substantial, the size and rarity of the Ausrox Nugget combine to make its worth invaluable in the collector market.

Gold in Kansas and Oklahoma

January 2001
The Great Plains region, contrary to popular opinion, is not entirely flat. There are areas of low hills and badlands, and it is in such areas where gold has been found. The areas of interest range from 700 to 3,000 feet in elevation, with annual precipitation ranging from 15 to 40 inches, in the form of summer thunderstorms and winter snow.

The Disappearance of State Mining Departments

May 2011
Unfortunately, mining is politically unpopular and support of the mining industry, no matter how many jobs it brings to a state, even in times of difficult financial need, is never popular among politicians of any stripe.

CMA Conference Summary

July 2001
I recently attended two out of three days of the California Mining Association’s Annual Conference in Monterey, California, and found it well worth my time.

Microbes Play Role in Gold Creation

August 2006
Researchers in Australia have uncovered evidence that a tiny microbe may have the Midas touch of Greek legend, capable of turning dust to gold.

3809 Drawing Winners

January 2002
Thanks to all of you who sent comments to government officials...an extra "thank you" to all the sponsors who donated prizes...here are the winners:

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