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October 1999 by Staff

Another Gold Heist Reported at Nome

November 1999
Nome had its second gold heist in as many weeks October 1st and the victims of both thefts are offering a $10,000 reward for information...

Cold Alaskan Gold—Part I

September 2012
Crowds may be great for football games or the Fourth of July, but not for prospecting. So, this summer, while thousands of gold seekers were heading to the coast of Alaska, I headed to a remote part of the Interior.

Onerous New Mining Rules Adopted in Washington State

April 1999
On December 4, 1998, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission (WDFW) adopted what has to be one of the most repressive and restrictive compilations of small-scale gold prospecting and mining rules in the country.

Placer Gemstones

December 2001
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.

A Family Quest for Gold

February 2016
Back at our campsite, while the rest of us grabbed a late four o’clock lunch, Fallyn volunteered to do the clean-up panning.

NAS Agrees to Review Superfund Science

June 2002
The National Academy of Sciences has taken a step toward reviewing a proposed cleanup plan in Idaho.

Hardrock Mining Accidents Claim Four Lives

September 2010
Hardrock mining in the US has been hit by a tragic streak of mining accidents in recent months.

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