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Silver Bonanza in the Sierra Madre: The Glorious Past of Batopilas—Pt I
October 2007 by Steve Wilson
Discovering new mines is often associated with reexamining old ones, as several prominent new discoveries will attest in northern Mexico. MAG Silver Corp. is exploring three historic districts.How to Become a More Successful Nugget Detectorist—And Basic Information on Machines
The intention of this article is to summarize the highlights of the past 25 years which have led up to metal detecting for gold nuggets and to cover some basic information...
Couple Creates Jewelry of the Iron Range
Bryan and Teresa Sandnas’ idea of turning taconite into high-quality jewelry seemed as brilliant as ... well, a lump of iron ore. But what seemed like an implausible plan has turned a crude Iron Range resource into small pieces of beauty.
The Bawl Mill
• Do you suppose they're looking for more than pizza?...
• Ouch, that bite hurts!...
• "Don't do as I do—do as I say," seems to be the attitude of the IRS"
More On Gold Indicators—What to Look For
I am learning more about gold deposition in this area than I knew previously. I am passing this information on with the hope that many of you will be able to locate patches and lines a little easier in the future because of this article.
Deadly Storms May Expose Gems in Sri Lanka
Floods and landslides that struck Sri Lanka several months ago, killing 266 people, may bring a windfall for miners. The movement of tons of soil and rock is believed to have unearthed new gems according to local industry workers.
Researching and Staking Mining Claims—Part II
Owning a mining claim is one of the greatest opportunities still available to American citizens. In last month’s article, we covered the basics of researching public lands and determining if the spot is open to claim.
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The Bawl Mill
• Prospecting for Hardrock Platinum, Nickel & Copper Deposits
• An Answer to Endangered Salmon?
• Journeys in the Kingman Quadrangle—Part III
• Detecting in Australia's Etheridge Goldfield
• Another Successful Northwest Miners Rally
• California State Gold Panning Championships September 1-2, 2007
• The Next Crisis For America
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Barrick Offers $10 Million to Unlock Silver Ore
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
