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Understanding Hard Rock Mining: Terms and Methods—Part II
July 2004 by Chris Ralph
A better understanding of hard rock mining methods and knowing a little about how these mines work can help the individual prospector to understand reports and stories about both modern and historic mine operations.
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Mine Market / Circulation Manager Returns to High School
July 2000
Over the past 4 years many of our readers, advertisers, and newsstand vendors have had the pleasure of talking with Matt Koumaras...
Over the past 4 years many of our readers, advertisers, and newsstand vendors have had the pleasure of talking with Matt Koumaras...
Oil and Gas in Washington
May 1999
The state of Washington may have undiscovered oil and gas resources, especially since drilling to date has been clustered in just a few areas.
The state of Washington may have undiscovered oil and gas resources, especially since drilling to date has been clustered in just a few areas.
Habits, Procedure, and Where Is The Gold?
August 2016
In my early days of nugget hunting things were fairly simple. Just headphones, a pack, a detector and a small pick were all I needed for my search for great wealth.
In my early days of nugget hunting things were fairly simple. Just headphones, a pack, a detector and a small pick were all I needed for my search for great wealth.
Ask The Experts—What minerals are magnetic? Can rare earth magnets capture platinum?
February 2011
What minerals are magnetic? I have heard that super magnets (rare earth magnets) can capture platinum. True?
What minerals are magnetic? I have heard that super magnets (rare earth magnets) can capture platinum. True?
Detecting Old Ground Sluice Locations
December 2012
Ground sluicing, surfacing and scratching are a few names given to the recovery of gold in shallow areas. Where I live, the hills are dotted with small surface diggings.
Ground sluicing, surfacing and scratching are a few names given to the recovery of gold in shallow areas. Where I live, the hills are dotted with small surface diggings.
Becoming A Nozzle Master
June 2008
Tired but satisfied after the first day dredging this season, I settled into my homemade oak camp chair. My eyes scanned the beautiful river, steep forested mountains and crisp blue sky, with the heat of the day fading.
Tired but satisfied after the first day dredging this season, I settled into my homemade oak camp chair. My eyes scanned the beautiful river, steep forested mountains and crisp blue sky, with the heat of the day fading.
ICMJ 9th Annual Photo Contest Results
January 2000
See the top 10 winners!
See the top 10 winners!
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