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Silver Bonanza in the Sierra Madre: The Glorious Past of Batopilas—Part II
November 2007 by Steve Wilson
John Kyrk was a prospector who appeared in Batopilas about 1863. Little is known about him, but he had the foresight to pick a mine just 59 yards north of the San Miguel property, and dug a tunnel that ran parallel with the San Miguel in the same mountain, cutting the same veins.Additional articles that might interest you...
Lower Prices Bring Layoffs
August 2013
The extensive cost reductions now being put in place are not just a short-term reaction to the recent drop in gold prices...
The extensive cost reductions now being put in place are not just a short-term reaction to the recent drop in gold prices...
Rare Coin Makes a Mint at Auction
September 2000
Imagine a coin worth more than its weight in gold...
Imagine a coin worth more than its weight in gold...
Melman on Gold & Silver
March 2010
Budgetary deficits can be reversed by a combination of only two factors; increasing revenues and decreasing expenditures, and we would prefer a combination of both factors occurring simultaneously. Unfortunately, it appears to us that President Obama failed to respond to such simple considerations.
Budgetary deficits can be reversed by a combination of only two factors; increasing revenues and decreasing expenditures, and we would prefer a combination of both factors occurring simultaneously. Unfortunately, it appears to us that President Obama failed to respond to such simple considerations.
Ask The Experts - Skim Bar Placers article clarification
November 2018
Uniting The Small Miners
February 2015
Have you ever wondered what it is going to take to stop the insanity of politicians and environmental groups from taking away our rights?
Have you ever wondered what it is going to take to stop the insanity of politicians and environmental groups from taking away our rights?
Picks & Pans: The Gold of "Eldorado Canyon"—Mariposa County, California
June 2002
First, let me say that Eldorado Canyon is what we call this area, but it’s not the real name. It’s a piece of private property where we have permission to metal detect; I do not want to start another gold rush! The property is located in Mariposa County...
First, let me say that Eldorado Canyon is what we call this area, but it’s not the real name. It’s a piece of private property where we have permission to metal detect; I do not want to start another gold rush! The property is located in Mariposa County...
Exploration, Development and Taxes
May 2007
Further demonstrating the importance of seeking professional assistance and advice are the tax rules governing the expenses of a mining company. The tax treatment of mine exploration and mine development costs is confusing, complex and often overlooked or ignored—except by the ever-vigilant Internal Revenue Service.
Further demonstrating the importance of seeking professional assistance and advice are the tax rules governing the expenses of a mining company. The tax treatment of mine exploration and mine development costs is confusing, complex and often overlooked or ignored—except by the ever-vigilant Internal Revenue Service.
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