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Over The Divide—Daryl J. Nelson
February 2011 by Staff
We were very sad to learn that Darryl J. Nelson, long-time owner and operator of Reno Prospectors Supply in Reno, Nevada, died December 18, 2010...Additional articles that might interest you...
From the Editor
May 2003
An article entitled “BLM Swindles War Hero Out of Gold Mine,” authored by Robert Boatman, appeared in our September 2002 issue. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was unable to provide comment on the article at the time.
An article entitled “BLM Swindles War Hero Out of Gold Mine,” authored by Robert Boatman, appeared in our September 2002 issue. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) was unable to provide comment on the article at the time.
Looking for that Hidden Placer
March 2013
I detect in a wide array of situations. I like to search for places that no one has been to. I really like to find areas that have never been worked at all.
I detect in a wide array of situations. I like to search for places that no one has been to. I really like to find areas that have never been worked at all.
The Amazing Mineral Tourmaline
December 2013
It is a gemstone, and yet it is also closely associated with many types of metal ores. It's valuable itself but often points toward other valuable minerals—that is certainly something prospectors want to know more about!
It is a gemstone, and yet it is also closely associated with many types of metal ores. It's valuable itself but often points toward other valuable minerals—that is certainly something prospectors want to know more about!
Ask the Experts
August 2013
Q: How do I get gold out of a saturated solution of salt with nitric acid?
Q: How do I get gold out of a saturated solution of salt with nitric acid?
Our Readers Say
November 2000
In response to "Fake Assays and Assayers", ICMJ September 2000...
In response to "Fake Assays and Assayers", ICMJ September 2000...
The Bawl Mill
July 2012
• Helium, going up, up and away...
• By the numbers...
• Unsustainable regulations...
• Helium, going up, up and away...
• By the numbers...
• Unsustainable regulations...
Company Notes
October 2000
• Pan American Silver Corp.
• Vista Gold Corp.
• Pacific Rim Mining Corp.
• Pan American Silver Corp.
• Vista Gold Corp.
• Pacific Rim Mining Corp.
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