The Search Continues

December 1999 by Staff

VLF Detectors and the Effect of Mineralization While Nuggetshooting

June 2001
For those who are perplexed and puzzled by the mystery of “hot rocks,” or are considering using a VLF-type metal detector to seek gold nuggets, please read on.

Romance of the Old Silver King

May 2001
One of Arizona’s richest silver producers was the fabulously rich Silver King Mine of Pinal County. This incredible deposit was first discovered in 1875 during the construction of the famous Stoneman Grade, which connects present day Superior to Globe, Arizona. From 1877 to 1888 the famous Silver King Mine was in operation and during that brief span of time it produced an astounding $16,000,000 in silver.

Small-Scale Hard Rock Production

December 2015
So far this year we have recovered over three pounds of gold and the hard rock veins seem to go on forever. We now have three claims that can produce good enough gold to set up a productive operation.

The Golden Highway—Placer County

November 2004
Leaving El Dorado County and crossing the middle fork of the American River, the next county along Highway 49, the “Golden Highway,” is Placer County. The county also owes its name to the mining heritage of the gold rush.

Our Readers Say

September 2002
• "...response to your inforamtion..."
• "Rattlesnakes" article (August 2002) was "unclear"

Ask The Experts—Studies with summaries and conclusions please...

August 2011
Q: ...A number of scientific studies have been done that concluded our level of dredging is “not” harmful to fish or habitat. I suggest that the Mining Journal list some of these specific studies with brief summaries and conclusions.

The Business of Mining: Unlimited Possibilities With LLCs

January 2011
Once all of the pros and cons are considered, many miners and prospectors have discovered the so-called “Limited Liability Company” is the most profitable operating entity for their venture.

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