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The Rocks that Burn—Part II Is Oil Shale the Answer?
March 2006 by Bill Rich
Opinions among experts in the energy business concerning present day oil shale development vary widely. Some think that more stringent energy conservation measures would make large-scale development of lamosite resources...
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Sutro Tunnel a Big Draw
October 1999
The population of Sutro almost reached the same number this weekend as it did during its short-lived heyday. About 600 visitors explored the site where Adolf Sutro envisioned a bustling city.
The population of Sutro almost reached the same number this weekend as it did during its short-lived heyday. About 600 visitors explored the site where Adolf Sutro envisioned a bustling city.
Evaluating a Placer Discovery
March 2000
Gold mineralization is usually first noted in an area by examining material weathered from the source and liberated or washed downhill from it.
Gold mineralization is usually first noted in an area by examining material weathered from the source and liberated or washed downhill from it.
Ask the Experts
March 2014
Gold in Minnesota?
Gold in Minnesota?
Looking Back
January 2000
Excerpts from CMJ, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
Excerpts from CMJ, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
The Reynolds (Star) Gold Mine
September 2003
The Reynolds gold mine is located approximately 6 miles northeast of the town of Troy, North Carolina, the county seat of Montgomery County. According to old reports, the mine was discovered around 1800. Production reports from the mine are sketchy, but mention the occurrence of telluride minerals associated with the gold. Early work was apparently confined to a number of quartz veins that traverse the property in a northeasterly direction.
The Reynolds gold mine is located approximately 6 miles northeast of the town of Troy, North Carolina, the county seat of Montgomery County. According to old reports, the mine was discovered around 1800. Production reports from the mine are sketchy, but mention the occurrence of telluride minerals associated with the gold. Early work was apparently confined to a number of quartz veins that traverse the property in a northeasterly direction.
Introduction to Meteorites
February 2015
The distribution of meteorites across the planet was, at one time, thought to be random and unpredictable.
The distribution of meteorites across the planet was, at one time, thought to be random and unpredictable.Melman on Gold & Silver
September 2016
The most impressive fact about gold’s performance during 2016 is the yellow metal’s ability to withstand news shocks, hold on to previous gains and gradually move to new, higher levels.
The most impressive fact about gold’s performance during 2016 is the yellow metal’s ability to withstand news shocks, hold on to previous gains and gradually move to new, higher levels.
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