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Mystery of the Reed Gold Mine Nuggets
July 2000 by Sam E. Phifer, P.G.
The discovery of gold in Little Meadow Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, by young Conrad Reed, on a Sunday morning in the Summer of 1799, ushered in the search for gold in the continental United States.
Typhoon Exploration—Junior Mining Company Moves Forward in Quebec
One of the mining world’s oldest sayings is, “If you want to find a new mine, look near an existing one.” Few areas have had a more prolific mining history and more present activity than the region of southwest Quebec...
Legitimately Reducing Business Vehicle Costs
When it comes to the expense of using a car, van, pickup or panel truck for business purposes, they can be deducted by the operation as 'transportation" expenses.
Ask The Experts: Nickel assays
Q: Our group has found a nickel deposit in the Yuma, Arizona area that is similar to the one that you wrote about...
Legislative And Regulatory Update
• Polar bear listed
• Forest Service trying to close off access
PDAC 2009 Convention Highlights
...it was impossible not to notice the absence of many junior mining companies that were present last year. Due to the dual circumstances of the world’s credit problems along with the steep declines in base metals prices, many of them, unfortunately, have simply gone broke and closed their doors. Others are so strapped for cash...
Mining Stocks—Things to Consider Before You Invest
With the strong gold and silver prices we have had for the last couple years, exploration for gold and silver is on the rise around the world. Junior (smaller) exploration firms are out sampling, trenching and drilling their properties.
Emergency Dredging Closures in Washington State
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) issued emergency rules without public comment just prior to our publication deadline.
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• Canyon Resources Offers to Sell Mineral Rights
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• 15th, 16th Century Coins Found in Romania
• Miners Attend Meeting in Myrtle Point, Oregon
• Picks & Pans: Detecting in Kauai, Hawaii
• Mannequins Bring "Life" to Mining Museum
• The History of Tombstone
• Company Notes
• Metal Detector Only Requirement for Hunting Treasure
• The Colorado Mineral Belt
• Millennium of Russian Gold on Display in U.S.
• Judge to Decide Regarding Release of Records
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
• Looking Back
