Visionaries, Scoundrels, and Gamblers

February 2000 by Associated Press

Irish Gold

September 2005
“When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” is the title to one of the world’s most famous songs, but it might also take on new meaning if a junior mining company succeeds in bringing its plans to fruition.

Legislative and Regulatory Update

January 2007
• Keep your eyes on Montana
• Karuk settlement forthcoming
• California water agency looks at more restrictions on mining
• Is that penny worth more than one cent?

Drilling for Ore

August 2014
In the simplest sense, drills can be divided by their mode of action—percussion, rotary or a mixture of the two.

Ask The Experts: How to remove precious metals from lead?

August 2010
I have a large amount of precious metals, gold and silver, mixed in with lead. Cupelling is expensive. What method can I use to extract the gold and silver without cupelling?

Why Did This Silver Mine Close? - Pt III

December 2014
Narrowing down a closure date will allow you to check the commodity price during that time and possibly confirm that a low price, rather than a lack of ore, was the driving force that closed the operation.

International Wayside Resurrects Gold Rush in British Columbia

November 2006
Gold rushes are the stuff of legends. Who can read Jack London’s stories of the Klondike or hear the fabulous tales of the California Gold Rush of 1849 without their heart beating just a bit faster? But there was also a third gold rush, just as dynamic...

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.

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