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US Files Charges Against Gold Refiner
February 2004 by Associated Press
Authorities filed criminal charges against one of the largest gold refiners in the United States, accusing the company of participating in an illegal, $4.5 million money-laundering operation involving tainted gold from South America for at least four months.Additional articles that might interest you...
"Gold" Coin Debuts
March 2000
For the first time, the Sacagawea Golden Dollar changed hands, intermingling with scuffed quarters and nickels, setting itself apart with its golden hue.
For the first time, the Sacagawea Golden Dollar changed hands, intermingling with scuffed quarters and nickels, setting itself apart with its golden hue.
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
September 2002
Silver at Calico, California
April 2001
Silver was discovered in the mountains as early as 1875, but the first “official” discovery was in 1881.
Silver was discovered in the mountains as early as 1875, but the first “official” discovery was in 1881.
High Court Reverses Nevada Mining Decision
January 2007
The Nevada Supreme Court ruling last April in a Newmont Mining Corp. gold mine case was erased by a high court panel.
The Nevada Supreme Court ruling last April in a Newmont Mining Corp. gold mine case was erased by a high court panel.
The Art of Finding Coarse Gold Part II—Pocket Hunting for Residual Placers
January 2005
It is a fact that many of the well-known placer districts of the Western US have small veins that contain sparse pockets of coarse gold as their source. This is the main reason why many rich placer districts have seen little or no hard rock mining...
It is a fact that many of the well-known placer districts of the Western US have small veins that contain sparse pockets of coarse gold as their source. This is the main reason why many rich placer districts have seen little or no hard rock mining...
The Rocks That Burn: Is Oil Shale the Answer?—Part I
February 2006
The day is old in the Rangely Oil Field in northwestern Colorado. I’ve paused in my southbound trip to take a gander at this historic field, one of the largest in the state. Intricate pipelines funnel water and carbon dioxide to the source rock far below.
The day is old in the Rangely Oil Field in northwestern Colorado. I’ve paused in my southbound trip to take a gander at this historic field, one of the largest in the state. Intricate pipelines funnel water and carbon dioxide to the source rock far below.
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