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New Montana Board Moves to Halt Mining
February 2006 by Scott Harn
The Montana Board of Environmental Review has extended the comment deadline on a proposed rule for treating water discharged by mining operations. The new deadline is March 17.Additional articles that might interest you...
California State Gold Panning Championships
October 2009
It took two days to determine the best of the best, and it was a fight to the end.
It took two days to determine the best of the best, and it was a fight to the end.
Our Readers Say
December 2016
“When dealing with federal agencies...”
“When dealing with federal agencies...”
Panel Cuts Park Monies, Eases Mining Restrictions
August 1999
In twin blows to environmentalists, a Senate panel decided June 22nd to cut a high-profile proposal by President Clinton for buying park land and to limit an effort to restrict waste dumping at some hard-rock mines.
In twin blows to environmentalists, a Senate panel decided June 22nd to cut a high-profile proposal by President Clinton for buying park land and to limit an effort to restrict waste dumping at some hard-rock mines.
The Robin Redbreast Lode
October 2006
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement has finally been released for Robert and Marjorie Miller’s proposed lode mine, the Robin Redbreast Lode, in the Uncompahgre Wilderness, located outside of Montrose, Colorado.
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement has finally been released for Robert and Marjorie Miller’s proposed lode mine, the Robin Redbreast Lode, in the Uncompahgre Wilderness, located outside of Montrose, Colorado.
Evaluating a Placer Discovery
March 2000
Gold mineralization is usually first noted in an area by examining material weathered from the source and liberated or washed downhill from it.
Gold mineralization is usually first noted in an area by examining material weathered from the source and liberated or washed downhill from it.
Sierra County Gold—Part II
January 2014
...we will continue our examination of the rich streams and mining districts, and then take a look at some of the big nuggets that have been found here.
...we will continue our examination of the rich streams and mining districts, and then take a look at some of the big nuggets that have been found here.
Company Finds Gold in Wyoming’s Rattlesnake Hills
September 2009
Wayne Sutherland, a metals, gemstones and economic geology specialist with the Wyoming State Geological Survey, said the initial exploration samples were significant.
Wayne Sutherland, a metals, gemstones and economic geology specialist with the Wyoming State Geological Survey, said the initial exploration samples were significant.
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