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Spectacular Specimens Found in Northern Nevada
December 2003 by Staff
A prospector, who wishes to remain nameless, located the pictured chevron gold specimens on October 29, 2003.Additional articles that might interest you...
The American Hill Mine
September 2007
In the high country of the Tahoe National Forest is 160 acres of a patented mining claim dating back to its origin around 1853. This is well above the historic mining town of Michigan Bluff and past Deadwood—an old mining town...
In the high country of the Tahoe National Forest is 160 acres of a patented mining claim dating back to its origin around 1853. This is well above the historic mining town of Michigan Bluff and past Deadwood—an old mining town...
Following Clues to a Hidden Gold Deposit
March 2012
Many years ago I was in the American Canyon. I remembered a few details about a placer deposit there, so we decided to make a trip down and re-check some of these old workings.
Many years ago I was in the American Canyon. I remembered a few details about a placer deposit there, so we decided to make a trip down and re-check some of these old workings.
Ask The Experts: Is an XRF gun useful for prospecting and mineral identification?
April 2017
Q: I’ve thought about renting an XRF gun with gold specific software to use for exploration this spring.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
August 2006
• Supreme Court muddies waterways
• Supreme Court muddies waterways
Original Sixteen to One Goes to Court—Challenges MSHA Citations Part II
May 2001
In the April 2001 issue of ICMJ, we published the opening statement of Michael Miller, President of Original Sixteen to One, in his administrative challenge of MSHA citations. Following is Michael Miller’s closing statement.
In the April 2001 issue of ICMJ, we published the opening statement of Michael Miller, President of Original Sixteen to One, in his administrative challenge of MSHA citations. Following is Michael Miller’s closing statement.
Old-Time Mining Geology Books
February 2004
Geology books are best used by geologists, but many of the old-time books can be understood by most anyone who has an interest in rocks and minerals. Certain words or phrases may stump the layman, but just skip those parts and go on to the portions of the books that are easily understood. Some of the old-time mining geology books should be in every small miner’s collection.
Geology books are best used by geologists, but many of the old-time books can be understood by most anyone who has an interest in rocks and minerals. Certain words or phrases may stump the layman, but just skip those parts and go on to the portions of the books that are easily understood. Some of the old-time mining geology books should be in every small miner’s collection.
The Assay of High Iron Gold Ores
November 2000
By employing this technique, one can use a larger sample size without having to resort to large crucibles and massive amounts of flux.
By employing this technique, one can use a larger sample size without having to resort to large crucibles and massive amounts of flux.
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