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Placer & Lode Gold Deposits
October 2001 by W. Dan Hausel
Even though there are many varieties of gold deposits, prospectors often refer to two general types: placer and lode. Some lode examples include...
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Platinum Placers and Nuggets
April 2007
Sometimes a placer miner will find small bits and nuggets of metal associated with gold and other heavy minerals in his concentrates, which exhibits a silver-gray color rather than the normal tones of gold.
Sometimes a placer miner will find small bits and nuggets of metal associated with gold and other heavy minerals in his concentrates, which exhibits a silver-gray color rather than the normal tones of gold.
Detecting Alone -- What to Look For
October 2014
I figure there are a lot of new people out there who have the same question. I will try to give some answers that hopefully will give you more confidence in finding your own spots.
I figure there are a lot of new people out there who have the same question. I will try to give some answers that hopefully will give you more confidence in finding your own spots.
Special Editorial: Gold Anti-Trust Action Committee Believes They Have the Evidence
January 2001
The Legislative Update and Company Notes columns were pulled this issue to make room for this important, breaking news.
The Legislative Update and Company Notes columns were pulled this issue to make room for this important, breaking news.
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
November 2018
Ask The Experts—What questions should I ask before investing in a gold mine?
August 2008
Q: Are there any back articles that address the things you need to look for and the questions to ask before investing in a gold mine and other resources that you may know?
Q: Are there any back articles that address the things you need to look for and the questions to ask before investing in a gold mine and other resources that you may know?
Legislative and Regulatory Update
January 2009
• A bumpy ride for miners...
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• "Recreational" mining
• A bumpy ride for miners...
• Speaking of climate change...
• "Recreational" mining
Melman on Gold & Silver
October 1999
By the time you read this, the onrushing, unavoidable object which was once a little speck on the distant horizon will have grown into a modest-size attention-getter.
By the time you read this, the onrushing, unavoidable object which was once a little speck on the distant horizon will have grown into a modest-size attention-getter.
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