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Understanding Geologic Deposit Models
May 2008 by Chris Ralph
Geologists have long noted the similarities of certain types of mineral deposits all across the globe. Similar minerals, similar country rocks, and similar grades of mineralization may occur in several different parts of the world.Additional articles that might interest you...
Hidden Treasure Mine—Foresthill Divide, California
September 2008
One of the greatest and richest underground placer mines of California was the Hidden Treasure Mine of Placer County.
One of the greatest and richest underground placer mines of California was the Hidden Treasure Mine of Placer County.
Fine Gold Panning Without Using Mercury
March 2012
The technique I will describe is a much safer alternative and it works. It’s a fine-gold panning technique that eliminates the need for mercury amalgamation of most placer samples.
The technique I will describe is a much safer alternative and it works. It’s a fine-gold panning technique that eliminates the need for mercury amalgamation of most placer samples.
Ask the Experts - processing plants that can extract rare earth metals
April 2013
Q: Do you know of any processing plants that can extract rare earth metals?
Q: Do you know of any processing plants that can extract rare earth metals?
Undiscovered Placer Deposits in Alaska
November 2010
These conditions don’t just apply to Alaska and the Yukon; they apply to western Canada and even to the mountainous western United States.
These conditions don’t just apply to Alaska and the Yukon; they apply to western Canada and even to the mountainous western United States.
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
January 2016
Rock and Formations of the Mother Lode Gold Belt
October 2015
The faulting, folding and shearing that occurred in the Mother Lode belt has created zones of structurally weak rocks or contacts between different types of rock, which has been favorable for the deposition of gold bearing ores.
The faulting, folding and shearing that occurred in the Mother Lode belt has created zones of structurally weak rocks or contacts between different types of rock, which has been favorable for the deposition of gold bearing ores.
Town Hall Meeting in Sierra City, California
May 2000
I was invited to attend a meeting on April 7 in Sierra City, between Forest Service officials and a group of concerned area miners regarding what the miners described as abuses by the BLM and local Forest Service officials.
I was invited to attend a meeting on April 7 in Sierra City, between Forest Service officials and a group of concerned area miners regarding what the miners described as abuses by the BLM and local Forest Service officials.
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