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Mood at Calgary Conference is Subdued, But Optomistic
June 2004 by Leonard Melman
Calgary is truly one of Canada’s most exciting, dynamic cities, with its geographical location in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies and its financial status as the heart and soul of the Canadian petroleum industry. It was in this exciting city that many of the mining industry’s leading experts and investors gathered recently.Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
Over The Divide—Chuck Cox, 1943-2009
We were saddened to learn that Chuck Cox, a long-time prospector and tireless organizer for the Washington Prospectors Mining Association, passed away...
Melman on Gold & Silver
In terms of gold and silver, if this mountain of unbacked debt, now reaching several trillions of dollars, Euros, Yen or other currencies begins to truly collapse into an inflationary spiral, we will witness the onset of the mother of all precious metals bull markets.
Melman on Gold & Silver
Clearly, the single-most important reason for the latest decline in gold is the recently announced auctions by the British Central Bank. However, other news stories this past month also had negative implications for the yellow metal.
Dairy Farmer Hits Pay Dirt
Gary Tainter sold his herd of dairy cows two years ago to dig for gold, and so far his venture is paying off.
Winter Dredging
The Christmas and New Year holidays were over and thoughts were slowly returning to normal after the hectic holiday pace both at work and home. As the festivities died away, an old familiar urge began growing...
Guest Editorial—Unreasonable Interpretations
Throughout the colorful history of mining, reviews of old documents and stories have led to new mineral discoveries.
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