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October 1999 by Staff
The Bawl Mill
• People in lead houses should not throw stones...
• The Anything-but-Affordable Care Act
August Hearing Set for Crandon Mine
The fight over an agreement a northern Wisconsin town passed almost four years ago that endorsed a proposed underground zinc and copper mine near Crandon goes before a Dane County judge next month.
Editorial: Montana's Controversial Rock Creek Mine
Throughout history, the demand for commodities has been constantly increasing. It is difficult to envision a reversal of this trend. Between China and India alone, roughly two billion people are on the verge of becoming middle class consumers. Good or bad, this is called progress, and it seems inevitable.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Oregon's attack on suction gold dredging
• New DOI Director nominated
• More Forest Service restrictions in the works
• California suction gold dredging
Miner Wins Important Victory Against Forest Service
A case involving a Northern California dredger who was cited by the Forest Service for operating without a Notice of Intent, Plan of Operation or special-use authorization was resolved in the miner’s favor.
Rattler's Gold
Rick donned a pair of fiberglass shin guards that he normally wore dredging, just in case he uncovered the rattlesnake during his digging and rock moving. I wasn’t convinced they were going to provide enough protection.
From the Editor
As we all get back to “normal,” or as close to it as we can, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our advertisers for sticking it out through the hard times.
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• The Economy, The Environment and Equity
• Carrizozo Lava Older Than Once Thought
• Montana Mining Association Raising Cash
• GATA Releases Open Letter to the Press
• WANTED: Mining Poets, Singers & Storytellers
• BLM Proposed Rule Making Affects Mining Claims
• Company Notes
• Mining Battle Case Under Advisement
• Sutro Tunnel a Big Draw
• Picks & Pans: Prospecting for Lode Gold
• The Search for Specimen (Pocket) Gold in the California Mother Lode
• Gemstones
• Dry Lakes in Nevada
• A Hairsbreadth from Death
• Special Suction Dredge Permits in Jeopardy
• Cartwrights Celebrate 40 Years in Nevada
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Looking Back
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