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Rahall Looks to Rewrite 1872 Mining Law
June 2007 by Staff
For over twenty years, Rahall has been introducing bills in an attempt to overhaul the 1872 Mining Law. On May 10, 2007, he introduced another bill, HR 2262, which would drastically change the laws governing mining if enacted. This time, his bill may have a chance.Additional articles that might interest you...
Basic Geology for the Independent Miner—Part V Geology of Hardrock Gold Deposits
May 2006
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.
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.
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
August 2013
Great Atlantic Resources
August 2012
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It was your correspondent’s privilege to accompany Great Atlantic’s management and geologic team on a journalist and analyst tour of their various New Brunswick projects during late June, 2012.
It was your correspondent’s privilege to accompany Great Atlantic’s management and geologic team on a journalist and analyst tour of their various New Brunswick projects during late June, 2012.
Conductive Minerals and Your Metal Detector
August 2014
...most prospectors don't even think about the conductivity of minerals, but there are some that do conduct electricity to a certain degree, so metal detectors will respond to them.
...most prospectors don't even think about the conductivity of minerals, but there are some that do conduct electricity to a certain degree, so metal detectors will respond to them.
Canadian Mint to Unveil $1 Million Coin
March 2007
The Royal Canadian Mint will soon unveil a gold coin worth one million Canadian dollars ($850,000 US).
The Royal Canadian Mint will soon unveil a gold coin worth one million Canadian dollars ($850,000 US).
Prospecting for Diamonds: Is It a Diamond or Crystal Quartz?
July 2001
Prospectors typically stumble upon diamonds while searching for other minerals.
Prospectors typically stumble upon diamonds while searching for other minerals.
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