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Sandstone Silver in Texas
November 2002 by Edgar B. Heylmun, PhD
Sandstone silver deposits are found at several places near Van Horn, West Texas. The region is in the Basin Range province, which is characterized by low mountain ranges separated by broad desert valleys. Most of the region receives less than 10 inches of rain per year, barely enough to support scrubby desert vegetation. Van Horn (Pop. 3,000) is 121 miles, by highway, east of El Paso.Additional articles that might interest you...
Ash Fork Calm After Explosives Theft
February 2000
The tiny, unincorporated town of Ash Fork blazed into the national spotlight with the announcement that 1,000 pounds of explosives were stolen from a nearby mine.
The tiny, unincorporated town of Ash Fork blazed into the national spotlight with the announcement that 1,000 pounds of explosives were stolen from a nearby mine.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
November 2014
• Big win by a California suction gold dredger
• Administration locks up another popular gold mining area
• BLM creates de facto wilderness without Congressional approval
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• Administration locks up another popular gold mining area
• BLM creates de facto wilderness without Congressional approval
Ask the Experts: various mining courses
August 2012
Q: What classes should one take if planning on majoring in mining engineering or geology?
Q: What classes should one take if planning on majoring in mining engineering or geology?
Spectacular Specimens Found in Northern Nevada
December 2003
A prospector, who wishes to remain nameless, located the pictured chevron gold specimens on October 29, 2003.
A prospector, who wishes to remain nameless, located the pictured chevron gold specimens on October 29, 2003.
Adding Shine to Your Portfolio
December 2005
As inflation fears grow, some advisers are steering their clients into precious or industrial metals as a way to add luster to portfolios.
As inflation fears grow, some advisers are steering their clients into precious or industrial metals as a way to add luster to portfolios.
Ask the Experts
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What are the tell signs of garnet deposits?
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Using Microbes for Mining
December 2004
An innovative project enlisting bacteria for minerals recovery has drawn praise from researchers as it begins its second phase.
An innovative project enlisting bacteria for minerals recovery has drawn praise from researchers as it begins its second phase.
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