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March 2006 by Staff
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Oregon Miners File Suit Against Fisheries Service
Eastern Oregon Mining Association members have filed a federal lawsuit against the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) demanding that the agency provide biological opinions on any threat to wildlife or the environment so miners can begin working their claims.
Prospecting After Winter Storms
So, how much rain does it take to cause a major movement of gravels in a stream and redistribute the gold? The technical answer is enough water to move the bed load of the river.
How to Handle Claim Jumping
...what do you do when someone intentionally or continually takes gold or other precious metals from your claim?
Melman on Gold & Silver
...when we begin to observe what appears to be an early indication toward a more bullish stance in one of the major miners, that can reasonably provide us with a rising degree of optimism for the sector itself.
Ask The Experts: Can you review the differences in dry washers?
Q: What are the advantages or disadvantages of hand crank vs. battery power vs. blower? And your preference?
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