The Bawl Mill

April 2007 by Staff

Gold Geochemistry: Where Does Gold Come From?

February 2021

Prospectors often wonder why gold deposits in veins like it does. Why is one vein rich while another is barren, even though they are only a few hundred feet apart?

Prospecting at Moore Creek

August 2006
In recent years there has been something of a new form of tourism growing in Alaska. Several historically productive gold mines have created facilities to bring in prospectors and tourists to see and experience the remote gold...

Dredging Tips From The Golden Rogue

September 2011
Everyone has a bucket list, and one of my items has always been to dredge and dive in a major river, Oregon’s Rogue, with the opportunity to find some chunky gold.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

May 2012
• NEDC Surrenders in Oregon
• The California saga continues

Nevada Claim Holders Form Coalition

October 2010
Unlike producing mines, exploration companies and claim holders owning non-producing claims are not reaping a windfall of increased profits from the recent high prices for precious metals and other raw materials.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

August 2010
• Rahall bill threatens uranium mining
• California Fish & Game claims it needs more time
• Huge new tax burden on coin and bullion transactions
• Refund bill fails in Assembly Committee

Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

November 2014

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