The Bawl Mill

November 2004 by Scott Harn

Over The Divide: Miles John Mitchell

May 2017

Success With A Detector

May 2008
I’m often asked, "What is the single most important skill to be successful at metal detecting?"

Stillwater Recovers Without GM’s Business

November 2009
Stillwater Mining Company previously warned of possible layoffs after General Motors Co. canceled a major contract, but higher platinum and palladium prices have made up for the lost business.

Gold in Iceland?

December 2001
Normally, one does not look at volcanic islands in a search for gold. However, rich gold deposits have been found in or near volcanoes at Lihir and Misima Islands near New Guinea, so one cannot dismiss gold opportunities on volcanic islands. All of Iceland is of volcanic origin, with acidic volcanic rocks like rhyolite and granophyre being present at a few localities.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

April 2007
• Comments needed
• California tries another route to restrict miners and dredgers

"No Gold Sales" Says Nevada Senator

August 1999
Senator Richard Bryan (D-NV) is assuring gold producers in Nevada and around the world that Congress will block the Clinton administration's attempt to sell off international gold reserves to help some debt-laden poor countries.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

June 2013
• Two million acres of proposed habitat
• Last chance for Nevada claim refunds
• California suction gold dredging update

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