The Lovitt Mine

May 1999 by Staff

How Long Does It Take to Find and Recover An Ounce of Gold?

June 2019

Some ask if a prospector can collect an entire ounce in a day. It is possible; I’ve done it before.

Forest Service Attempts to Close Public Access

June 2007
The Forest Service is attempting to close off historic trails and roads throughout the western states, declaring the closures are part of a travel management project. They state their motivation is to control damage caused by off-highway-vehicles.

Ask the Experts—What is barite used for?

June 2007
Q:  Could you inform me as to what “barite” is used for? Where can I locate a company that mines barite?

Lode Gold in Honduras

September 2005
Honduras, about the size of Ohio, is one of the “banana republics” in Central America. The central part of the nation is mountainous, with peaks reaching 9,000 feet.

The Bawl Mill

July 2012
• Helium, going up, up and away...
• By the numbers...
• Unsustainable regulations...

Great Atlantic Resources

August 2012
It was your correspondent’s privilege to accompany Great Atlantic’s management and geologic team on a journalist and analyst tour of their various New Brunswick projects during late June, 2012.

Comstock Mining Gets Approval

February 2014
The approval, which affects 87 acres on the south end of Silver City, allows the company to move forward with exploration to determine the area's mining potential.

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