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The Klamath Oldland
September 2004 by Edgar B. Heylmun, PhD
The Klamath Mountain province includes a number of separate mountain ranges, such as the Bully Choop, Marble, Salmon, Siskiyou, Trinity Alps, and Yolla Bolly, among others. They are collectively referred to as the “Klamath Mountains” in this article.Additional articles that might interest you...
Pocket Gold in Gneiss
March 2004
Metamorphic rocks such as gneiss and schist are known for their pocket gold deposits. Such pockets may not be large enough for major mining operations, but may be very rewarding for individuals or small companies. Gold-bearing quartz veins may cut gneiss or schist, but often the veins parallel the bedding, or foliation. The origin of mineralized veins, which parallel the foliation, has been kicked around for years.
Metamorphic rocks such as gneiss and schist are known for their pocket gold deposits. Such pockets may not be large enough for major mining operations, but may be very rewarding for individuals or small companies. Gold-bearing quartz veins may cut gneiss or schist, but often the veins parallel the bedding, or foliation. The origin of mineralized veins, which parallel the foliation, has been kicked around for years.
California Dredgers: A Step Closer to Getting Back in the Water
June 2014
...Judge Ochoa ordered the parties to participate in mandatory settlement hearings starting June 24, 2014.
...Judge Ochoa ordered the parties to participate in mandatory settlement hearings starting June 24, 2014.
Determining the Amount of Gold in a Quartz Specimen
November 2004
Many prospectors who find specimens of rich quartz with visible gold often wonder about the gold content of their specimens. Pieces with significant visible gold can sometimes be found at hard rock mines, by prospecting...

Melman on Gold & Silver
February 2015
Why, if America’s economic performance is advancing steadily…are two especially sensitive and widely-used commodities performing so poorly?
Why, if America’s economic performance is advancing steadily…are two especially sensitive and widely-used commodities performing so poorly?
Legislative and Regulatory Update
May 2018
- DOI to address threatened species
- 141 Confirmations still pending
- California withdrawals canceled
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