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Understanding Hard Rock Mining: Terms and Methods—Part I
June 2004 by Chris Ralph
While most small-scale prospectors and miners focus their energies on placer deposits, most large mining companies put their efforts primarily into hard rock mining. Although many miners may see these as two separate worlds that can never meet, a better understanding of hard rock mining for small operators can be very helpful in many ways.A Modern Gold Rush In Sudan
A couple of months ago, folks on the US and Aussie online gold forums started noticing that GP4500 detectors (Minelab’s top of the line gold unit) were selling used for prices significantly more than they cost new!
Dredging The Outside Bend
This stringer was where it was not supposed to be, and it contained nuggets that were not supposed to be there.
Allied Nevada Reactivates Hycroft Mine
Because the gold here is not coarse enough to be recovered in a pan, the deposit was not recognized as holding any significant potential for precious metals until 1908...
Once Lonely, Mojave Desert Phone Now World's Companion
Now, from all corners of the world, at all hours of the day and night, people call, trying to reach out and touch someone. Anyone, really, who might happen to be passing by when the Mojave Phone Booth starts ringing.
Ask The Experts
• How do I separate silver from lead ore?
Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Hike in mining claim fees
• Hearing on suction gold dredging in California
• Interior wants mining reform
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The Bawl Mill
• Higher Copper Price Brings Hope, Jobs
• Zeballos Gold Camp, British Columbia
• Agreement Allows Pogo Mine to Resume Construction
• Treasure Hawk Mine Back in Action
• Oregon Dredgers Receive Threats From Environmentalists
• Mood at Calgary Conference is Subdued, But Optomistic
• Reinventing the Wheel—The Infinity-Jet
• Company Notes
• Endangered Species Act is a Mess
• Placer Platinum
• Here Come the MineBots
• Agency Gives Initial Backing to Kensington Mine
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
• Looking Back
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Brits Thwart Robbery of Gold and Cash
