The Bawl Mill

April 1999 by Kenneth Harn

Tales of California Gold Discoveries 3rd in a Series—Bloody Nick The Miner

November 2005
“Bloody Nick,” as he was known, arrived in California in 1850. From his name, there were those who thought him to be a big man, but instead, he was a small thin man, fifty-six years of age.

Melman on Gold & Silver

December 2018

If the costs of financing the national debt increase in a manner described in this study, that should, in our opinion, be regarded as a long-term plus for the precious metals.

Glaciers and Placer Gold Deposits

November 2016
It also happens sometimes that glaciers will bury valuable placer deposits. This occurs when the glacier goes over the top of an existing placer deposit.

Ask The Experts - Tests for silver, platinum and rhodium?

February 2022

125 Years of Mining History in the Panamints

August 2000
Two years after California's major gold discovery, another find was made in Ballarat, Australia. The news of the discovery went world-wide, and many of the California prospectors had heard plenty about Australian gold—especially the 2,284-ounce nugget found there.

Partnering for Tax Savings

May 2015

Although a partnership does not pay taxes on its profits, it must report its operating losses or profits to the IRS on Form 1065, US Return of Partnership Income.

Cyanide-Free Gold Separation

February 2011
Some ores—mostly those with a high free gold content—are very amenable to gravity concentration. Well oxidized ores containing coarse gold are usually best for non-cyanide processes. Ores with significant sulfide content may require the...

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