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Silver Hill, North Carolina
November 2000 by Sam E. Phifer, P.G.
To the writer's knowledge, this was the first discovery of silver and lead in North Carolina and perhaps one of the first official discoveries of silver east of the Mississippi River.Additional articles that might interest you...
Gold Coin Sales Boosted by Low Prices
September 1999
During the past decade, gold prices have been on a serious roller coaster ride. This year, the ride has taken a turn for the worse—straight down hill. Members of the precious metals mining industry have been hanging on as tight as they can.
During the past decade, gold prices have been on a serious roller coaster ride. This year, the ride has taken a turn for the worse—straight down hill. Members of the precious metals mining industry have been hanging on as tight as they can.
The Bawl Mill
January 2006
• Cell phone tax is un-appealing
• Awkwardly dressed
• Would Mother approve?
• Cell phone tax is un-appealing
• Awkwardly dressed
• Would Mother approve?
Picks & Pans: Leon Always Finds the Most Gold
March 2001
Since 1986, I have spent the summer months camped out on a river, looking for gold. The summer of 2000 was no exception.
Since 1986, I have spent the summer months camped out on a river, looking for gold. The summer of 2000 was no exception.
Eastern Oregon Mine Seeks Permits
September 2012
After a host of companies spent 20 years prospecting, a mining firm is ready to make a play on the $2 billion lode of gold sitting in Eastern Oregon.
After a host of companies spent 20 years prospecting, a mining firm is ready to make a play on the $2 billion lode of gold sitting in Eastern Oregon.
ICMJ's 11th Annual Photo Contest Results
January 2002
As usual, the decision process was extremely difficult, but we managed to pick our 10 winners.
As usual, the decision process was extremely difficult, but we managed to pick our 10 winners.
Gemstones
October 1999
by Ronald F. Balazik
Excerpted from USGS Mineral Industry Survey's 1998 Annual Review
by Ronald F. BalazikExcerpted from USGS Mineral Industry Survey's 1998 Annual Review
Rio Tinto: Allegations Without Foundation
August 2009
Bribery allegations against four Rio Tinto employees detained in China are “wholly without foundation,” the mining company said, as Australia continued to press Beijing for details of a case that is straining ties between the two nations.
Bribery allegations against four Rio Tinto employees detained in China are “wholly without foundation,” the mining company said, as Australia continued to press Beijing for details of a case that is straining ties between the two nations.
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