The Bawl Mill

July 2000 by Staff

California to Allow Suction Dredging in 2019?

June 2018

There are a few questions you will need to ask yourself before you apply for a suction dredge permit from the State Water Resources Control Board.

Ask the Experts: Recommended Reading—Part II

March 2004
We asked several writers and professionals to recommend their favorite books or publications that they thought would benefit prospectors and miners. Each recommendation is followed by a rating of beginner, intermediate, or advanced prospector or miner, or a rating of “general” (for all levels).

Mining Law—A Short History

May 1999
The General Mining Law of 1872 is not antiquated, but its roots are ancient, stemming from Greek and Roman law, and continued in English and Spanish law. The recorded laws and practices of mining extend back nearly 3000 years.

Hot Ground or Large Deep Gold?

May 2009
While detecting for gold nuggets with a pulse induction machine, most of the signals we encounter have a normal “wee-ooo” sound. However, while swinging larger search coils, the bigger deeper nuggets can produce a...

Dredger Wins Claim Against Fish & Game Director

March 2010
I finally received my day in court on February 3, 2010. Donald Koch was not present. Instead, Terry Dickerson from the California Dept. of Fish and Game appeared in an attempt to represent the defendant.

Trout Thriving In Treated Mine Water

March 2006
West Virginia University water scientists have found that rainbow trout can survive in previously polluted waters.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

May 2011
• Some good news for a change
• New 49ers win Karuk appeal
• Another Oregon bill of concern

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