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Reading A River: Finding The Paystreaks—Part I
December 2008 by Chris Ralph
How to read a river to find gold: The exact point where you choose to dig for gold makes a big difference because the placer gold deposits formed in rivers and streams are anything but uniform—some parts are rich in gold...
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Prospecting for Hardrock Gold - Part II
April 2010
I finally managed to return to this exploration effort. There was still snow on the ground on the north side of the mountain where I started, but I knew the south side was likely melted and gold fever bit too hard to stay inside any longer.
I finally managed to return to this exploration effort. There was still snow on the ground on the north side of the mountain where I started, but I knew the south side was likely melted and gold fever bit too hard to stay inside any longer.
Melman on Gold & Silver
January 2005
The year 2004 feels much like the fabled month of March, entering like a lion, remaining stormy for much of the time, but exiting like a lamb. It is almost eerie how there has been a reduction of tension throughout the investment communities, both conventional and precious metals, in the past few weeks.
The year 2004 feels much like the fabled month of March, entering like a lion, remaining stormy for much of the time, but exiting like a lamb. It is almost eerie how there has been a reduction of tension throughout the investment communities, both conventional and precious metals, in the past few weeks.
Ask the Experts
November 2012
Heading for Australia to metal detect for gold. Tips? Suggestions?
Heading for Australia to metal detect for gold. Tips? Suggestions?
Update on MMAC & PLP
May 2015
I’ve fielded a few questions following several articles we published last month on the creation of the Minerals and Mining Advisory Council (MMAC) and the return to traditional mining districts. Some of those questions have been very good and I’m going to answer them here for the benefit of all our readers.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
September 2006
• Roadless Rule
• Eastern Oregon miners forced out of water
• Colorado city pushes for more regulations
• Kensington project moves forward
• Roadless Rule
• Eastern Oregon miners forced out of water
• Colorado city pushes for more regulations
• Kensington project moves forward
Search Called Off for Missing Treasure Hunters
September 2010
Treasure hunters have been looking for the Lost Dutchman mine for more than a century.
Treasure hunters have been looking for the Lost Dutchman mine for more than a century.
In Pursuit of Gold & Silver in the Sierra Madres—Up and Running
January 2010
The day has finally arrived. After five long years, much tribulation and many trial runs, today is to be a full day of production.
The day has finally arrived. After five long years, much tribulation and many trial runs, today is to be a full day of production.
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