Over The Divide: Annie Carol Robinson

March 2020 by Scott Harn

Miner Wins Important Victory Against Forest Service

March 2005
A case involving a Northern California dredger who was cited by the Forest Service for operating without a Notice of Intent, Plan of Operation or special-use authorization was resolved in the miner’s favor.

Melman on Gold & Silver

September 2001
One of my favorite sayings has always been, “Do as I say, not as I do.” Perhaps that old adage could be applied to Alan Greenspan and the actions of the Federal Reserve of late. They are telling us that the economy is not in bad shape; that we are not in or headed to recession and that new strength is just around the bend. They are acting as if there is a looming catastrophe.

River Dredging vs. Creek Dredging—Part II

January 2012
While river dredging in fast water, don’t be afraid of being swept out of your dredge hole by the current. If this happens—and it most certainly will in fast water—there is no need to panic. Don’t try to swim against the current because you will waste much energy in an effort to conquer the river. Just let it take you downstream.

Ask the Experts—Looking up mining claims on the Internet

December 2011
Q: Is there an Internet source ... that one can access to review which claims and at which location are the claims that BLM administrators close each year?

Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

July 2018

Can You Recognize Valuable Ores?

August 2016
The process of recognizing ores all starts with being able to recognize some basic minerals and knowing what hard rock ore looks like in the districts where you prospect.

The First Prospectors

April 2002
Who were the earliest prospectors in the Western Hemisphere? Is there any way to tell?

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