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Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
June 2001 by Staff
MMAC Update
After many decades of closures, land-use restrictions, and over-regulation, miners and all other public land users may finally see some real relief due to the efforts of MMAC.
The Bawl Mill
• Who was that unmasked man?
• Run for the border...
• Finally, a bill worth passing!
The Goldfield Mining District, Nevada—Part I
An example of some of this extraordinary ore was a lot of about four tons from the Florence mine during the last days of a lease that averaged over 300 ounces of gold per ton.
Clean Fuel, Cleaner Air
A-55 Clean fuels, which are emulsions of oil and water, are said to produce much lower oxides of nitrogen and particulate matter emissions.
Collecting Garnets in Wyoming
In Wyoming, garnets are often common where aluminum-rich (micaceous) rocks have been highly metamorphosed. Such rocks are recognized by abundant black (biotite), silver (muscovite), or green (chlorite) mica with periodic grains of red garnet.
The Geology of Diamond Deposits
New theories have been developed and they may lead to new discoveries and give prospectors some new insight on where to look for diamonds.
WSGS Releases New Geologic Maps
The Wyoming State Geological Survey announced ten new geologic maps have been completed and are now available.
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The Bawl Mill
• Our Readers Say
• San Diego County Tourmaline
• Nebraska Couple Finds Big Nugget in Arizona
• Great Basin Gold
• Company Notes
• GATA Update
• Picks & Pans: Selecting a Gold Dredge
• VLF Detectors and the Effect of Mineralization While Nuggetshooting
• Search for the Legendary Sierra Azul
• Public Lands for the People Educates Prospectors
• Harshaw's Silver Days
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Crandon Mine Decision Still Years Away, Says State
• Investors Hope to Revive Idaho Gold Mine
