Swiss Mining Company Demands Compensation From Bolivia

March 2007 by Associated Press

Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

October 2007

Prospecting With Limited Equipment

June 2002
There are situations where small-scale miners cannot use dredges or high bankers. This is when it’s time to join the ranks of the old timers and their use of hand methods. Back when a gold pan, pick and shovel and sluice or rocker box were the...

The Rampart Goldfields, Alaska

November 2005
The town of Rampart, on the Yukon River, was established as a supply point after gold had been found on nearby Minook Creek in 1896. Rampart has been known by various names including Rampart City, Manook City, or Minook.

Update On “Special Rock” Kicking

February 2007
Bob “Neverquit” Abendschein’s article on his “Special Rock” in the December 2006 issue was short and to the point. As Neverquit and I are old friends, I sent him e mail:

Prospecting for Copper Ores—Part I

June 2012
Copper is one of the metals that form the backbone of our modern civilization. Copper is an essential part of every computer, cell phone, automobile and household appliance.

Placer Gold in Washington

February 2001
The state of Washington is not especially known for placer gold, yet significant amounts have been recovered in a few districts. These deposits are usually downstream from lode mining areas, some of which are in British Columbia.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

August 2005
• BLM claim fees rise. 
• Miners win in Karuk Tribe of California v. USFS

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