Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

April 2007 by Staff

Silver at Calico, California

April 2001
Silver was discovered in the mountains as early as 1875, but the first “official” discovery was in 1881.

From The Editor

April 2009
We (finally) have the new version of our website up and running, and it seems to be a hit!

Beryllium in Utah

June 2002
Much of the world’s supply of beryllium is mined by Brush-Wellman, Inc., at Spor Mountain, Utah. The district is in a harsh desert environment which receives only 6 inches of precipitation a year, barely enough to support scrubby desert growth.

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.

Gold in Tennessee

June 2003
The best known placer gold locality in Tennessee is the Coker Creek district, in the southeastern part of the state. The district lies within Cherokee National Forest and covers Coker Creek and its tributaries on the west side of the Smoky Mountains.

Gold Coin Sales Boosted by Low Prices

September 1999
During the past decade, gold prices have been on a serious roller coaster ride. This year, the ride has taken a turn for the worse—straight down hill.  Members of the precious metals mining industry have been hanging on as tight as they can.

Search Called Off for Missing Treasure Hunters

September 2010
Treasure hunters have been looking for the Lost Dutchman mine for more than a century.

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