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Placer Gold in Washington
February 2001 by Edgar B. Heylmun, PhD
The state of Washington is not especially known for placer gold, yet significant amounts have been recovered in a few districts. These deposits are usually downstream from lode mining areas, some of which are in British Columbia.
Forest Service Final Rule—When is a Notice or Plan Required?
On June 6, 2005, the Forest Service published a Final Rule regarding section 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 228 (36 CFR 228) titled, “Clarification as to When a Notice of Intent to Operate and/or Plan of Operation is Needed..."
Prospecting for Commercial-Scale Gold Deposits
While most individual prospectors out there are searching for placer gold, there is a different type of prospecting being done by a handful of individuals—the search for commercially viable large-scale gold and silver deposits.
Picks & Pans: Detecting Micro-Nuggets
Any detector specifically designed to respond to small gold will do. The best ones are the lightest ones with the smallest coils.
Exploring Placers with Auger Drills
Augers can be used effectively for placer exploration with certain limitations.
Looking Back
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
Looking Back
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
Directory of Active Mines in Arizona Available
The Arizona Department of Mines and Mineral Resources has released the Directory of Active Mines in Arizona, 2001-2002.
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