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Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
July 2009 by Staff
Electra Gold Sees Potential in Other Minerals & Metals

Small-Scale Prospecting & Mining (A Little History)
During the 49’er gold rush, because of harsh winters and adverse river conditions, the working season could be restricted for a week or more at a time. Moreover, many of the “argonauts” (a term dating back to the adventures of the early Greek gold seekers in seeking the Golden Fleece), were unprepared both mentally and physically to meet the harsh conditions.
The Basics of Permitting and Bonding Your Mining Operation
With the recent surge of interest in gold projects, it’s about time to revisit a subject that strikes fear into the hearts of small-scale miners: Permits.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
- PLF files petition with US Supreme Court on behalf of Oregon miners
- Land and Water Conservation Fund abuse by Forest Service
- Army asks for REE proposals
Which Specific Gravity Test Works Best?

Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Endangered Species Act reform
• Extremist groups blamed for catastrophic wildfires
• EPA revisists TMDL
• National Heritage Act seeks to take control of lands away from local government
Melman on Gold & Silver
While gold’s chart has recently confirmed its short-term negative trend, the intermediate trend remains neutral while gold’s long-term chart is beginning to show some positive indications.
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The Bawl Mill
• The Suction Gold Dredging Fight Continues in California
• Gold in the South Pass Greenstone Belt, Wyoming
• Chinese Buy Out Australian Miners
• Using a Winch to Work Smarter, Not Harder
• The Forgotten Specimen—Part II
• Germany Developing Gold Vending Machine
• How to Complete Assessment Work and Claim Maintenance
• More Tennessee Gold
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