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The Small Hardrock Mill—Part II
August 2006 by Del Thomas, ME
Welcome back to our mining claim. In part one we located our claim, sunk our shaft, and stored some ore in the ore bin. Now we must decide how we are going to extract the gold. We briefly discussed setting up a lab in a 40-foot semi-trailer at the mine site, so let’s decide what we are going to need in the lab.Additional articles that might interest you...
The Journal Welcomes Chris Ralph as Associate Editor
January 2008
Chris has been a regular contributor to the Journal for several years, and we are proud to announce that he will be joining our staff...
Chris has been a regular contributor to the Journal for several years, and we are proud to announce that he will be joining our staff...
Something to Consider When You Go Dredging
August 2002
I have been a gold dredger for 9 years. The first dredge I bought was a 4-inch, with a 5hp engine. It had 15 feet of suction hose, a beat up regulator, a patched air reservoir, and floats that were sun baked and cracked—what a beauty. Vaughn and Darrel sold me this dredge, and could tell that this crazy “Canuck” was excited. We talked for many hours that first day I met them, and I was eager to learn...
I have been a gold dredger for 9 years. The first dredge I bought was a 4-inch, with a 5hp engine. It had 15 feet of suction hose, a beat up regulator, a patched air reservoir, and floats that were sun baked and cracked—what a beauty. Vaughn and Darrel sold me this dredge, and could tell that this crazy “Canuck” was excited. We talked for many hours that first day I met them, and I was eager to learn...
BLM Land Swap Deal Raises Eyebrows
August 2002
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Washington D.C. is reviewing a land swap with a private company because the bureau allowed an employee of the company to arrange the deal.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in Washington D.C. is reviewing a land swap with a private company because the bureau allowed an employee of the company to arrange the deal.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
January 2004
• Small miners address Washington State Senators
• Recent IBLA decisions
• SEIS available for comment
• BLM to redo CBM study
• California forgets why it's known as "The Golden State"
• Small miners address Washington State Senators
• Recent IBLA decisions
• SEIS available for comment
• BLM to redo CBM study
• California forgets why it's known as "The Golden State"
Picks & Pans: Detecting in Kauai, Hawaii
July 2000
Winter in Alaska! What is an Alaskan gold miner to do? Go somewhere warm to look for gold, that's what!
Winter in Alaska! What is an Alaskan gold miner to do? Go somewhere warm to look for gold, that's what!
So You Want To Be A Full-Time Prospector?
March 2011
The high price of gold and the poor economic conditions here in the US have created an unusual situation—a large number of folks are thinking seriously about getting into prospecting and digging for gold on a full-time basis.
The high price of gold and the poor economic conditions here in the US have created an unusual situation—a large number of folks are thinking seriously about getting into prospecting and digging for gold on a full-time basis.
CA Supreme Court Rules Against Rinehart - But There Is A Solution
September 2016
Even if the California Supreme Court had ruled in favor of Rinehart, suction dredge miners would be facing the wrath of the State Water Resources Control Board...
Even if the California Supreme Court had ruled in favor of Rinehart, suction dredge miners would be facing the wrath of the State Water Resources Control Board...
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