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Where Do I Begin?
August 2004 by Ron Wendt
You’ve developed an interest in prospecting for gold. A couple friends have told you how much fun they’ve had looking for gold. In this article I’ll point out the pros and cons of this activity and by the end you can decide to what degree you want to pursue your search for gold.Additional articles that might interest you...
The Price of Gold—Where It’s Headed and Why
November 2005
For the past year, one of the most troubling questions raised at mining conventions and conferences has been, “Why have so many economic and social events occurred as predicted, but the precious metals remain locked in a...

DEF Has Another Successful Year
September 2002
A relaxing trip was long overdue. The deadlines associated with assembling a magazine each month tend to wear on you after awhile. I needed a break. Several organizers of Dredge Earth First were...

Ask The Experts—Do I still have rights to this mining claim?
March 2011
Q: Do I still have rights to this mining claim?
Q: Do I still have rights to this mining claim?
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
August 2013
CMA Conference Summary
July 2001
I recently attended two out of three days of the California Mining Association’s Annual Conference in Monterey, California, and found it well worth my time.
I recently attended two out of three days of the California Mining Association’s Annual Conference in Monterey, California, and found it well worth my time.
Miner Unhappy After Judge Dismisses Charges
November 2002
Don Eno, a well-known miner and prospector in Plumas National Forest, is the Public Affairs Director of the Lost Sierra Mining & Historical Association and the Northern Office for Public Lands for the People (PLP). He was issued a citation for violating Forest Order 03-98—“camping for longer than 30 days per calendar year...”
Don Eno, a well-known miner and prospector in Plumas National Forest, is the Public Affairs Director of the Lost Sierra Mining & Historical Association and the Northern Office for Public Lands for the People (PLP). He was issued a citation for violating Forest Order 03-98—“camping for longer than 30 days per calendar year...”
Tight Budgets Force Forest Service to Cut Back
June 2002
Seasonal wilderness-area rangers have been among the first to go as Forest Service managers juggle budget demands.
Seasonal wilderness-area rangers have been among the first to go as Forest Service managers juggle budget demands.
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