Sixteen to One Takes on MSHA

January 2000

Ask The Experts: “Energy” coming from black sand?

January 2017

Q: I have a question/request regarding some black sand left from my Dad’s prospecting days.

Melman on Gold & Silver

October 2003
There was certainly no shortage of attention-grabbing headlines during the past month. First we had the successful initiation of a recall election in California, followed by enormous increases in the price of gasoline in the USA and Canada, then both nations suffered through the worst power blackout in decades, and finally we are witnessing what appears to be the unraveling of the “road map” to peace in the Middle East.

Melman on Gold & Silver

December 2013
...this debacle may easily lead to disenchantment with government programs in general and politicians of all stripes in particular. Historically, that kind of unrest has been positive for precious metals markets.

New Life for the Suction Nozzle

December 2003
The suction nozzle was one of the first Venturi nozzles to be used in the dredging business. Years later it was replaced with the straight Venturi system, which is sometimes referred to as a “log.” The main benefit of the log is that the operator only needs a suction hose with a short nozzle.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

April 2009
• Dredging bill needs your attention
• Miners take the offensive
• Cap-and-trade legislation

High Court to Rule on Kensington Tailings

February 2009
A case before the Supreme Court could set a precedent for how mining waste is disposed of in streams, rivers, lakes and even wetlands.

Who is a Qualified Person?

January 2012
So you think you have an ore deposit? The work has been long and hard, but there are a few drill holes, lots of samples and assays. The data is in a reliable computer and there may be a mine at the end of the tunnel. What is the likelihood of a profitable operation? Can you raise capital for development or exploration?

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