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The Bawl Mill
September 2000 by Scott Harn
• Man turns in two gold bars...• You'd better get used to the dark...
Mining on the Comstock Lode
Even with the decades of mining and exploration, much of the Comstock is still underdeveloped and its potential not fully tapped.
Hunting for Hardrock: The Basics
Exposed veins and outcroppings can be a great source for gathering good gold ore for processing. Veins and outcroppings do require a lot of work to free the ore from its earthen grip, but this labor can be very rewarding.
Aerial Photos
Vertical aerial photographs, a form of remote sensing, are invaluable in the search for mineral deposits, and have been used for 60 years for that purpose.
State of Idaho Looks to Invest in Gold and Silver
Legislation to allow the Idaho treasurer to invest in gold and silver that must be physically stored in Idaho is headed to the full House.
A Few Methods for Sampling Hardrock Deposits
With a little homework and a methodical approach to sampling, a prospector can determine if a deposit is worthy of more of an investment...
The Bawl Mill
• Government discovers new method to subsidize airlines
• California uses environmentalists' favorite tool against them
• Delayed gratification
• Hold my seat; I'll be right back...
MINExpo 2004 Convention Report
Unquestionably, the first impression received from touring the exhibition areas at “MINExpo International 2004,” sponsored by the National Mining Association and held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from September 27-30, is one of sheer size. While other gatherings are delighted to host a couple of hundred exhibitors and attract three or four thousand attendees...
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Over the Divide
• A Word from the Editor
• Guest Editorial—Globalizing Mining in America, Part II
• Gold Point, Nevada—A One-Man Mining Town Restoration
• Rare Coin Makes a Mint at Auction
• Letter to the Editor
• Jackson Hole Gold, Wyoming
• Picks & Pans: Big River Dredging in Northern California
• Fake Assays & Assayers
• Turning Acid Mine Drainage Into Drinking Water?—Grass Valley Company May Have the Answer
• Everything You Need to Know About Gold Wheels
• Exceptional Gold Dredging in New Zealand
• Lightning Creek, British Columbia
• Mine Reopening Could Revive Region
• Willow Creek Dredging Trip
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
• More Treasure From Sunken Ship
