Let us help you recover valuable metals. 888-437-1187

Magazine

All Articles

The San Juan Mountains, Colorado

The rugged San Juan Mountains of Colorado rise to 14,309 feet and were a barrier to overland travel for many years. Precipitation, in the form of summer thundershowers and heavy winter snow, is enough to support coniferous forests.

Online access required. Please .

Add a Comment

Additional articles that might interest you...

Legislative and Regulatory Update


• San Bernardino National Forest Closure
• Interior secretary wants reforms to 1872 Mining Law
• Nevada drops lawsuit over mining regulations
• Environmental extremists sue over mine operation

Because I Said So


Like all federal judges, he swore an oath to perform his duties “impartially… under the Constitution and laws of the U.S.” Nothing in those documents gives Judge Morris authority to order the BLM to work with non-government organizations (the same ones that filed the lawsuit in question) to alter America’s use of energy.

Prospecting for Hardrock Gold - Part II


I finally managed to return to this exploration effort. There was still snow on the ground on the north side of the mountain where I started, but I knew the south side was likely melted and gold fever bit too hard to stay inside any longer.

The San Juan Mountains, Colorado


The rugged San Juan Mountains of Colorado rise to 14,309 feet and were a barrier to overland travel for many years. Precipitation, in the form of summer thundershowers and heavy winter snow, is enough to support coniferous forests.

Utilizing Geologic Maps


Geologic maps generally appear complex and daunting, and certainly some are. However, many have information hidden within their bright splashes of colors and patterns that can aid the prospector who takes the time to study them.

Molybdenum


Molybdenum, referred to as “molly” by miners, is a white metal that is alloyed with iron to form hard, tough and strong steel. It was first used in World War I for armor plate on ships. Nowadays, molybdenum is routinely used to harden structural and tool steel, and to reduce corrosion.

The Fort Knox Mine—1,200 Ounces a Day


In years past, it was a long, mosquito infested walk through these hills, not only as a youth but also as an enthusiastic gold prospector and explorer in search of old gold mines and lost paystreaks. Hours were spent going through...

Subscription Required:
The Bawl Mill   • A True Endangered Species   • Guest Editorial—Vertical Disintegration   • USGS Reports Increase of Imported Minerals   • A Silver Opportunity   • Gold in Virginia   • Picks & Pans: DEF Prospectors Rally Was a Huge Success   • News From GATA   • Our Nugget Shooting Adventure   • How PGMs Affect Assay Beads   • Fly Fishing the Mine Tailings/Headwaters of the Clark Fork, Montana   • Company Notes   • Melman on Gold & Silver   • Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

Free:
Legislative and Regulatory Update

Advertisements

Garrett Electronics - trusted by real miners & prospectors!
Precious Metals Recovery plants and equipment
Fighting to keep public lands open to the public
Specializing in the processing of precious metal ores!
Watch prospecting shows on your computer right now
Free Online Sample Issue