Large Scale Mining
NWMA Show
January 2012 by Chris Ralph
Every year the Northwest Mining Association holds an industry trade show. Many vendors are on hand, and there are many presentations given. With thousands of folks in attendance it’s not hard to get a pulse on what is happening in the mining industry.Additional articles that might interest you...
The Struggle to Reopen Alaska's Largest Gold Mine
November 2012
The historical AJ mine, located east of Juneau, Alaska, was considered the largest gold mine in the state at one time. Joe Juneau and Richard Harris struck gold there in 1880, and it has been more recently known as a tourist destination.
The historical AJ mine, located east of Juneau, Alaska, was considered the largest gold mine in the state at one time. Joe Juneau and Richard Harris struck gold there in 1880, and it has been more recently known as a tourist destination.
Eastern Oregon Mine Seeks Permits
September 2012
After a host of companies spent 20 years prospecting, a mining firm is ready to make a play on the $2 billion lode of gold sitting in Eastern Oregon.
After a host of companies spent 20 years prospecting, a mining firm is ready to make a play on the $2 billion lode of gold sitting in Eastern Oregon.
Company Says Central Idaho Project Feasible
January 2016
...the federal agency is intrigued by a plan that might result in cleaning up the area without cost to taxpayers.
...the federal agency is intrigued by a plan that might result in cleaning up the area without cost to taxpayers.
Great Atlantic Resources
August 2012
It was your correspondent’s privilege to accompany Great Atlantic’s management and geologic team on a journalist and analyst tour of their various New Brunswick projects during late June, 2012.
It was your correspondent’s privilege to accompany Great Atlantic’s management and geologic team on a journalist and analyst tour of their various New Brunswick projects during late June, 2012.
The Robinson Mine—Big Things Happen Here
January 2013
When I’m traveling through the West, I sometimes take detours that lead me to places that I never knew exist
When I’m traveling through the West, I sometimes take detours that lead me to places that I never knew exist
The Basics of Froth Flotation
June 2015
I thought it might be worthwhile to take a look at the basics of this important mineral separation technique and how a miner can use it to recover the values out of an ore.
I thought it might be worthwhile to take a look at the basics of this important mineral separation technique and how a miner can use it to recover the values out of an ore.
Nevada's Lithium Boom
March 2017
When prospecting for lithium, after confirming for macro attributes through research and field work, including examination of surface geology, the main tool is an accurate lithium assay.
When prospecting for lithium, after confirming for macro attributes through research and field work, including examination of surface geology, the main tool is an accurate lithium assay.
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