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January 2002 by Staff
Legacy of the Wandering Jew Mine
The Tyndall Mining District of Santa Cruz County contains the oldest mines in the state of Arizona. Described as the most celebrated mineral region in North America, its ancient mines have produced a phenomenal amount of rich masses of pure native silver and ore prior to the arrival of the early Spaniards extending into the present century.
Gold Prospecting for Better or Worse: Gold Is Where You Find It
Saturday came and it looked to have the makings of a dreary, misty day. Undaunted, I loaded my truck with my sluice, buckets and gear, and headed for the claim.
Looking Back
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
The Investigation
Six sticks of dynamite had been found in the glove compartment of an abandoned car back in 1972. This started an investigation by every level of law enforcement, including the federal government, in the Silver City, New Mexico area.
Ophir—Possibly the Best Kept Secret in Alaska—Part II
I knew the nuggets got into the nugget patch somehow, I just had to figure out how and from what direction they came.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• California suction dredgers had better prepare for battle
Placer Gold in Arizona
Arizona is better-known for copper than for gold, but there are a number of dry placers in the western and southern parts of the state. A prolonged drought at the time of this writing has made the placers the driest they have been in recorded history. A good gold panner can find colors in many gulches and benches, far more than those that have been described in reports.
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The Bawl Mill
• Our Readers Say
• NMFS Official Admits Bogus ESA Analyses
• Glacial Gold in Ohio
• Administration Officials Pledge to Work Closely With Miners
• The Fort Knox Mine—1,200 Ounces a Day
• Picks & Pans: Diamond Hunting in Wyoming
• Aussie Gold—A Look at New South Wales
• The Green Land-Grabbers: It's Not Just the Feds Who Are After Your Land
• ICMJ's 11th Annual Photo Contest Results
• A Rich Gold Strike at Scossa
• Company Notes
• 3809 Drawing Winners
• Melman on Gold & Silver







