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The Old Dutch Cleanser Mine
January 2003 by Dr. Ralph E. Pray
The naturally occurring white scouring powder called Old Dutch Cleanser, originally from Kern County, California, is a household helper known throughout America. As a sink, stove, and tub cleaner, the abrasive pumicite is one of...
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ICMJ's 13th Annual Photo Contest
January 2004
Once again we'd like to thank the many participants in our annual photo contest. Picking our favorite ten photos is never an easy task, as there were so many great photos from which to choose.
Once again we'd like to thank the many participants in our annual photo contest. Picking our favorite ten photos is never an easy task, as there were so many great photos from which to choose.
The Bawl Mill
May 2002
• California Governor buys more votes
• The Bank of the EPA
• Just put it on my card
• California Governor buys more votes
• The Bank of the EPA
• Just put it on my card
Samuel Franklin Hunt Nevada’s “Rio Tinto”
February 2006
At the well-known Rio Tinto copper district, Huelva, in southwestern Spain, large quantities of copper were found beneath a gossan of hematite at an average depth of 100 feet. The deposits were first mined during Roman times.
At the well-known Rio Tinto copper district, Huelva, in southwestern Spain, large quantities of copper were found beneath a gossan of hematite at an average depth of 100 feet. The deposits were first mined during Roman times.
Melman on Gold & Silver
April 2015
…the general investment community has turned away from mining shares over the past three years and moved whole-heartedly into conventional investments.
…the general investment community has turned away from mining shares over the past three years and moved whole-heartedly into conventional investments.
Melman on Gold & Silver
August 2016
It is hard to imagine any month during the thirty years I have been writing this column which had more bombshell headlines than the past thirty days.
It is hard to imagine any month during the thirty years I have been writing this column which had more bombshell headlines than the past thirty days.
The Price of Gold—Where It’s Headed and Why
November 2005
For the past year, one of the most troubling questions raised at mining conventions and conferences has been, “Why have so many economic and social events occurred as predicted, but the precious metals remain locked in a...
For the past year, one of the most troubling questions raised at mining conventions and conferences has been, “Why have so many economic and social events occurred as predicted, but the precious metals remain locked in a...
IBLA Limits Patent to Mineral Rights in Wild & Scenic River Corridors
March 1999
The following was excerpted from a published decision of Interior Department Office of Hearings and Appeals
The following was excerpted from a published decision of Interior Department Office of Hearings and Appeals
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