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NovaGold Resources Receives Lifeline
February 2009 by Scott Harn
The company’s stock had plunged when it announced in November that it wouldn’t have sufficient cash to meet obligations if it couldn’t raise additional funds by the end of 2008. It began 2008 at $8.85 per share and ended the year at $1.47.The Wild Rush to Find More Cobalt—Part I
While some future cobalt will come from recycling lithium batteries and other products, the coming huge need for cobalt is virtually a perfect storm of heavy demand and insufficient supply.
5th Circuit Ruling May Benefit Miners
This ruling comes at an opportune time, just as suction dredge miners are dealing with new proposed regulations in several western states. Be sure to cite this case when you provide comments on the regulations!
A Few Tips and Tricks for Beach Mining
When you think about the extremes to which a miner will go to get a little gold, it occurred to me beach gold could be "easy pickings."
Tight Budgets Force Forest Service to Cut Back
Seasonal wilderness-area rangers have been among the first to go as Forest Service managers juggle budget demands.
The Business of Mining—Tradeshow Deductions
Although the costs of meals and lodging while away from home for business travel or attending meetings, conventions and tradeshows is deductible...
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Administration won't appeal latest ruling on Roadless Rule
• Improved forest management plan by year's end
• IBLA rules in favor of Cortez Gold Mine and BLM
The Bawl Mill
• FEMA funds fraudulent funerals (say that 3 times fast!)
• Michigan drivers pick up the pace
• The hogs are at the trough again
• Working on a percentage basis
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