The Bawl Mill

February 2001 by Scott Harn

The Art of Finding Coarse Gold—Part III

February 2005
In the first part of this article, we took a look at the special geology required to form coarse gold. In the second part, we looked at field examples of coarse gold occurrences and the geology of residual placers.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

January 2008
• Forest Service proposes further changes to mining regs
• Preble’s mouse resurrected

Jury: Gov't Rightfully Seized 1933 Gold Coins

August 2011
The verdict capped an unusual civil case that combined history, coin collecting and whether the $20 “double eagles” ever legally left the US Mint.

The Bawl Mill

June 2000
• USPS—What's YOUR priority?
• A true "grassroots" campaign
• "Waste" not, want not...
• Clinton's National Forest plan goes up in smoke...

Mining Stock Quotes, Mineral & Metal Prices

February 2009

Wall-Rock Alteration

April 2004
Wall-rock (country rock) alteration is found in all hard-rock mining districts and has been caused by hydrothermal solutions in the past history of the region. The zones of alteration have a bearing on where one might drill for ore bodies. The weekend prospector does not have the tools nor knowledge to block out ore deposits, but he can narrow down his search dramatically by understanding the zones of wall-rock alteration that he sees.

Annual Claim Fees Due September 3, 2013

August 2013
Because September 1 falls on a Sunday this year; and Monday, September 2, is a holiday, the BLM will accept yearly filings through September 3.

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