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October 2016 by Scott Harn

Ask The Experts

May 2016

• Can I get advice on a hard rock property in Calaveras County, California?

Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

October 2009

Detecting Alone -- What to Look For

October 2014
I figure there are a lot of new people out there who have the same question. I will try to give some answers that hopefully will give you more confidence in finding your own spots.

Feds Release Opinion on Planned Mine Under Montana Wilderness

June 2003
A proposed silver and copper mine that would burrow under a wilderness area in northwestern Montana will not affect bull trout, nor will it harm grizzly bears so long as some additional precautions are taken, federal wildlife authorities said.

The Small Hardrock Mill—Part I

July 2006
Ore dressing is of prime importance to the operator of a small hardrock gold mine. No, Virginia, ore dressing has nothing to do with dressing in the latest spring dresses, or the stuff that gets forced into the turkey on Thanksgiving. It refers to the method of processing ore to extract the valuable minerals contained in the rock—in the case of this series of articles, gold and silver.

The Bucking Room

October 2015
Since this position was the least desirable due to the hard physical labor, the bucking room was used as punishment. Do you have a mediocre worker? Bad attitude? Off to the bucking room!

Ask The Experts: Is this BLM demand legitimate?

November 2016

Q: The Arizona BLM state office has started sending out registered letters to association placer claim holders...

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