Our Readers Say

February 2011 by Staff

Route Planning Using GPS

January 2019

My intention was to end this discussion with waypoints and routes, then I found USGS maps of the Plainfield Quadrangle.

Our Readers Say

August 2005
• Re: ICMJ's Mine Market ads
• "The enjoyment of prospecting"

The Iola Mine Group, Montgomery County, North Carolina

January 2005
The Iola mine group is made up of four once active gold mines, the Iola, Washington, Golconda and Uwarra gold mines. Although this group of mines were some of the most productive gold mines in North Carolina for a number of years, and according to published records, some of the best managed, they had a relatively short life span for reasons unknown.

Dredging Backwards?

October 2012
Before I tell you what dredging backwards is, I’ll tell you why my team and I decided to give this very unconventional dredging method a try.

The Bawl Mill

June 2012
• Home, home on the range...where the deer and the non-native antelope play
• Today's math lesson: Study x 3 = Taxpayer Waste

Canadian Mint to Unveil $1 Million Coin

March 2007
The Royal Canadian Mint will soon unveil a gold coin worth one million Canadian dollars ($850,000 US).

The Many Facets of Iron

March 2013
I’ve been fascinated by iron minerals for many years. So let’s take a look at this very interesting and colorful element.

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