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Tons of Gold Buried Under World Trade Center
October 2001 by Associated Press
Some 11.8 metric tons of gold worth an estimated $110 million, and 30.2 million ounces of silver valued at $121 million, are buried in the rubble below one of the collapsed buildings in the World Trade Center, The New York Times reportCritical Minerals: Titanium—Part II
There are both hard rock and beach sand types of titanium deposits, but the hard rock deposits need to be at least 10 percent titanium while the beach sands often are economic with only two or three percent titanium.
Looking Back
Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.
Prospector's Guide to Rock Breaking and Blasting
The holes were overloaded with explosives, but I didn’t know it. I was just a green mining engineer fresh out of school and told to watch as the experienced miners set the charge.
VCIs for Environmentally Safe Maintenance
A new preventative maintenance program utilizing environmentally friendly Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) is becoming a reality in major mining operations today.
We’re Still Thinking About It
We have learned over the years, of course, that “previous development,” “roadless,” and “local support,” are in the mind of the beholder.
The Bawl Mill
• Insecurity issues?
• Seven experts...and a little bit of editing
• November can’t get here soon enough
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• PLP continues the fight for miners' rights
• Oregon miners fight back
• Bills address strategic minerals
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The Bawl Mill
• Our Readers Say:
• Placer & Lode Gold Deposits
• Spanish Silver in Arizona
• Hog Mountain Mining, Past and Future
• Picks & Pans: Dredging Costa Rica
• Gold in Texas
• The Goldhill Mining District
• New Arsenic Study Supports Tougher Standards
• Miners Resume Search for Platinum Near Platinum
• Discoloring Assay Beads
• Gold Rush Ship Uncovered in San Francisco
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• The Financial Repercussions of the WTC Tragedy
• Permit Appears Likely for Rock Creek Mine
