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Prospecting for Diamonds: Is It a Diamond or Crystal Quartz?
July 2001 by T.D. LaRune
Prospectors typically stumble upon diamonds while searching for other minerals.
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Basic Geology for the Independent Miner—Part V Geology of Hardrock Gold Deposits
In this installment we will finish up our discussion of how primary hardrock gold deposits form. Understanding how rock alteration works can lead to some good ideas for exploring around old mining districts.
Ask the Experts
Buying a turquoise claim
China Will Put Rio Tinto Employees on Trial
The Australian government confirmed it was notified that a Shanghai court will try the four Rio employees including an Australian national.
A Golden Summer
His take of gold was pretty close to what mine was—about a quarter of an ounce. We had just gleaned about half an ounce of gold in just twenty minutes.
Can't We Just Do Something?
We know we lack critical minerals. We know the causes. We know the need. We have the knowledge we need right now. Why can’t we just take action and fix the problem?
Letter to the Editor
Follow the chain of letters between everyday prospectors Robert and Lesa Barton of Oregon and Deputy Regional Forester Linda Goodman.
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