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Making Adjustments to Catch Fine Gold


This fine gold that is so common is probably the most notorious for eluding our riffles and mattings.

Legislative and Regulatory Update


• Alaska Dredging Draft General Permit AKG-37-1000
• Where the candidates stand

Montana Candidate Sees Natural Resources as Path to Recovery


The key to returning Montana’s economy to its glory days is to remove the laws that prevent development of the state’s natural resources, says Thomas Keating, the only Republican who has declared himself a candidate for governor.

Underwater Reclamation


Working underwater certainly has its challenges, but since I wanted to learn how to blast underwater, I just  needed to dive in headfirst and take charge of the operation.

Basic Geology for the Independent Miner—Part VI Geology of Placer Gold Deposits


Placer deposits are the focus of many small-scale prospectors, as they can be worked with comparatively inexpensive equipment. In this conclusion of a six-part series, we will take a look at the geology and formation of placer deposits...

The Furnace Atmosphere During the Fire Assay


It has been claimed that the introduction of excess air to the assay furnace during sample fusion can materially increase the gold yield. Testimony by expert witnesses for the defense in recent federal hearings dealing with the dependability of the gold fire assay includes data purported to show this.

Looking Back


Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.

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