Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

December 1999 by Staff

Natural Gold Alloys

March 2014
Natural gold is never 100% pure; all natural nuggets contain at least some impurities. We're going to take a look at just what some of those impurities might be.

Natural Crystalline Gold

July 2008
The beauty of natural gold is widely appreciated by both prospectors and mineral collectors, but the pinnacle of beautiful natural gold specimens are the spectacular crystalline formations.

How To File A Mining Claim

April 2019

Filing claims is actually quite easy, though there are a number of pitfalls that you should watch out for. Over the years, I have made just about every mistake you can with a mining claim, and have learned a few things to watch out for along the way.

Ask The Experts—Jet nozzle or suction nozzle? Which is best for my highbanker?

February 2011
I have a highbanker, and I am considering adding a suction piece to make it a combo.

Finding Gold in Tailing Piles

December 2014
Old mine workings and tailing piles can represent opportunities on many levels, from the chance to simply find a nugget on up to the commercial reworking of the old tailings for profit.

Editorial—BLM 43 CFR 3809 Revision Status

April 1999
ICMJ has reviewed the U.S. DOI, BLM, 516 page Environmental Impact Statement on proposed 43 CFR 3809...and can only conclude that the proposed action amounts to several more nails in mining's coffin.

Melman on Gold & Silver

March 2004
As noted on page 26 of this publication, your columnist spent five days in January immersed in two important conventions regarding precious metals mining and, of all the pieces of information bandied about within the mining community, one unbelievable set of numbers, little known or noticed by the public—but of immense potential impact on our world of gold and silver...

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