Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

September 1999 by Staff

Alaska to Target Rare-Earths

November 2011
Alaska is in the midst of assessing its rare-earth resources, an effort pushed by Governor Sean Parnell, who sees them as another example of where the US is reliant on foreign sources to meet its needs.

Ask the Experts

February 2013
Q: How do metal detectors work around precious metal ore bodies?

Gold in the Rattlesnake Hills

October 2009
The Rattlesnake Hills (RSH) in central Wyoming had been overlooked for gold, even though it had all of the earmarks of being a major gold district.

Our Readers Say

October 2012
Personal letters from our readers.....

Guest Editorial—Exploiting Tragedy

November 2001
While the world is focused on the war on terrorism, rumors persist that sinister forces inside the beltway are looking for ways to attach a train-load of pork to an emergency appropriations bill.

Miners Discuss Struggles at NWMA

January 2009
Falling metal prices and rising production costs have squeezed profits in recent months, forcing many mine layoffs and putting some new mines on hold. Now, the industry is gearing up for another fight over mining reform legislation with a Congress that has fewer mining supporters after November’s elections that saw Democratic majorities increase in both houses.

Picks & Pans: Crevicing & Sniping for Placer Gold

December 1999
Even though there has recently been a decline in the prices for most of the precious metals, an increasing number of amateur prospectors are still finding that prospecting for precious metals is an exciting, enjoyable, and sometimes profitable occupation.

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