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January 2000 by Staff
• "Well, that's what we've been told, isn't it?"Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Comment deadlines approaching for frog listings and habitat
• EPA seeks more control
• Comments due in Washington
• California dredging moratorium
• PLF sues to delist polar bear
Alternative Financing Alternatives
How can a miner or prospector take advantage of these speedy financing options while avoiding the risks associated with borrowing from so-called “shadow banks?”
Fortymile, Alaska Prospecting Adventure
Some creeks have nuggets, while others, particulary the rivers, nothing but fine gold.
My Old Carbide Lamp
All I can say about my carbide lamp is, "I'm glad those days are gone." The carbide lamps were a great improvement over the wax candles, but they had their short-comings also.
From the Editor
As we all get back to “normal,” or as close to it as we can, I want to take this opportunity to thank all of our advertisers for sticking it out through the hard times.
Melman on Gold & Silver
As many long time readers know, one of my favorite sayings is the Asian expression, "May you live in interesting times." We sure do and if you didn't believe it before, just consider the latest word from the international markets.
The Bawl Mill
• Distaster bill is a disaster
• By the numbers
• Image isn't everything in Illinois...
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The Bawl Mill
• Over the Divide
• Letter from the Editor to our Readers and Advertisers
• Administration Considers Bypassing Congress
• First Woman to Draw Mining Pension
• Small Mine Selective Blasting
• Mohave Mountain Placers, Arizona
• High Court to Reconsider Wilderness Water Rights
• Sixteen to One Takes on MSHA
• Picks & Pans: Gold Mining on Joie Osgood Ranch
• Gold
• Company Notes
• Millie's Tailings
• Placer PGMs in Alaska
• Mogollon—New Mexico's Remote Gold Camp
• ICMJ 9th Annual Photo Contest Results
• The Other Minerals of Mt. Diablo
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
• Looking Back







