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The Bawl Mill
November 2002 by Staff
• “Dole”ing out spam• Martinis with the Mayor
• FBI is afraid of a mouse
• Politically and fashionably correct
EPA Reopens Comments on Pebble Project
The settlement did not grant an immediate approval for the project, but it did begin to clear the way for the company to apply for federal permits—a path the Obama administration previously had thwarted.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Roadless Rule back in play
• Action needed on SB 670
• Abbey recommended to head BLM
• Capped and jobless
• S 787
• SB 796 & HR 699
Ask the Experts
What to do with black sands
Picks & Pans: How to Succeed in a Small Mine, A Case History: 1990-2000
The first requirement for a successful mine operation is a market for the product, metallic or nonmetallic. The second requirement is to deliver a quality salable product...
The Bawl Mill
• Lack of privacy
• IRS employess lying about employment status and more
• Creative budgeting...
A Test Grid Dredged for Gold Values
The evaluation must also consider the gold fineness or purity. The purity of the Sugardaddy nuggets is estimated at 850 fineness, meaning 85% is gold (Au), 12% is silver (Ag) with 3% being other gangue alloyed metal.
Ask The Experts—Columbium/Niobium
Q: I have samples that have assayed 45-75% columbium/niobium. What is it used for? Do you know anyone who is actively processing this ore? Where should I go from here?
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