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The Gold Belts of Georgia
June 2000 by Edgar B. Heylmun, PhD
There are a number of "gold belts" and portions of belts, which cut north-eastwardly across the Piedmont and Blue Ridge provinces of Georgia. The most prominent is the Dahlonega Belt, which extends from Alabama to North Carolina.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Roadless Rule revisited
• Kensington finally gets stamp of approval
• Interior places restrictions on mining claims near Grand Canyon
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Still Gold in Humbug, Arizona
Has anyone made it through childhood, or even adulthood, without at least one dream of finding gold or buried treasure? It is the stuff of daydreams—the kindling for the flame of hope. We so long for it that we eagerly accept stories and maps from friends and strangers alike that promise us fame and fortune.
Old Patch, New Detector
I have been detecting the area on and off since I discovered it. Every time I bought a new detector it was the first place I went to.
The History of Tombstone
The Tombstone Mining District of Arizona was not a major producer of silver in comparison with some districts in other states, but it has had a long and colorful history.
Melman on Gold & Silver
Long-term, the outlook remains very favorable—but the obvious and important question is when we might expect a solid bull market revival to take place.
Ask The Experts: Is there a safe DIY alternative to cyanide or mercury for extraction?
Q: With safety as a given, what can the average miner, or Joe-blow greenhorn do to identify and extract some metals or minerals with off-the-shelf products or natural ingredients?
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The Bawl Mill
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• Guest Editorial—Unreasonable Interpretations
• Ruling Awards Giant Nugget to Finder
• Letter to the Editor
• Traditional Adversaries Reach Agreement
• Company Notes
• Placer Testing with Large Samples
• Gondwana Gold Gravels
• Quick Thinking & Rescue Devices Save Two Lives
• Picks & Pans: The Discovery Gulch Diggings
• Prospector Finds Cache of Emeralds in North Carolina
• My Old Carbide Lamp
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Hands & Pans on the South Yuba River
• Permafrost Tunnel Shows Cross-sections of Past
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
