Picks & Pans: The Gold of "Eldorado Canyon"—Mariposa County, California

June 2002 by Gary Baldridge

Irish Gold

September 2005
“When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” is the title to one of the world’s most famous songs, but it might also take on new meaning if a junior mining company succeeds in bringing its plans to fruition.

Kennecott Copper Mine, Kennecott, Alaska

October 2017

For approximately 30 years, the mines produced good ore, some so rich it was simply sent straight to bagging, bypassing milling and loaded directly on the rail cars.

Sierra County Gold—Part II

January 2014
...we will continue our examination of the rich streams and mining districts, and then take a look at some of the big nuggets that have been found here.

Buyer Beware! Counterfeit Metal Detectors

August 2013
When I was recently in West Africa, I got to see and play with my first, phony, Chinese knock-off metal detector.

Critical Minerals: Gold

August 2011
A few quick calculations show that approximately 11 tons of gold are lost each year just in the manufacture of new cell phones.

Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

October 2004

Searching for a Paying Hardrock Deposit

December 2007
Quartz float rock is always intriguing. Where is the vein it came from if it’s still in existence, and is it carrying some gold? Because of the possibility of the quartz carrying some color, we are always looking, checking, detecting, crushing, assaying...

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