Legislative and Regulatory Update
March 2009
• Senator Reid fails mining industry
• Change you can believe in
• Senator Reid fails mining industry
• Change you can believe in
Ask The Experts—What Should I Do Next With This Quartz Vein?
March 2009
I don’t know what to do next. Should I get an assay of the quartz? Can you recommend someone? Should I somehow crush the rock & search for a gold vein? Am I just wasting my time?
I don’t know what to do next. Should I get an assay of the quartz? Can you recommend someone? Should I somehow crush the rock & search for a gold vein? Am I just wasting my time?
East Coast Dredger Heads West—Part III
March 2009
There was an outcropping of exposed bedrock on the bank, and it again resurfaced in the river about 25’ away. I decided to start a hole near that exposed bedrock, and pointed the nozzle down into the sand and cobbles.
There was an outcropping of exposed bedrock on the bank, and it again resurfaced in the river about 25’ away. I decided to start a hole near that exposed bedrock, and pointed the nozzle down into the sand and cobbles.
Prospecting for Commercial-Scale Gold Deposits
March 2009
While most individual prospectors out there are searching for placer gold, there is a different type of prospecting being done by a handful of individuals—the search for commercially viable large-scale gold and silver deposits.
While most individual prospectors out there are searching for placer gold, there is a different type of prospecting being done by a handful of individuals—the search for commercially viable large-scale gold and silver deposits.
Rahall Proposes Bill to End All Mining in the U.S.
March 2009
H.R. 699, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2009, should be labeled H.R. 666 because it appears to have been written by the Devil himself.
H.R. 699, the Hardrock Mining and Reclamation Act of 2009, should be labeled H.R. 666 because it appears to have been written by the Devil himself.
Hawthorne's Golden Outlook
March 2009
It was not the scenery that attracted Vancouver-based Hawthorne Gold Corp. to the area, but rather the opportunity to gain control of projects with the ability to enter into production in the relatively near future...
It was not the scenery that attracted Vancouver-based Hawthorne Gold Corp. to the area, but rather the opportunity to gain control of projects with the ability to enter into production in the relatively near future...
The Red Point Mine
March 2009
This article is about the Red Point Mine, which was a buried intervolcanic channel and a very rich one.
This article is about the Red Point Mine, which was a buried intervolcanic channel and a very rich one.
Over The Divide—Chuck Cox, 1943-2009
March 2009
We were saddened to learn that Chuck Cox, a long-time prospector and tireless organizer for the Washington Prospectors Mining Association, passed away...
We were saddened to learn that Chuck Cox, a long-time prospector and tireless organizer for the Washington Prospectors Mining Association, passed away...
Melman on Gold & Silver
March 2009
Unquestionably, the events of January 20, 2009, highlighted the news of the past month as on that date, the “torch of leadership” of America passed from the departing George W. Bush and into the hands of the 44th President, Barack Obama.
Unquestionably, the events of January 20, 2009, highlighted the news of the past month as on that date, the “torch of leadership” of America passed from the departing George W. Bush and into the hands of the 44th President, Barack Obama.
Mining Stock Quotes, Mineral & Metal Prices
March 2009
Beach Mining Returns to Washington State
March 2009
Washington State gold miners received good news when they were recently informed that State officials have granted them authority to resume limited placer gold beach mining...
Washington State gold miners received good news when they were recently informed that State officials have granted them authority to resume limited placer gold beach mining...
PLP Needs Our Help
March 2009
Public Lands for the People is taking on the government on behalf of miners to prevent more closures of public lands to mining and to stop excessive regulations...
Public Lands for the People is taking on the government on behalf of miners to prevent more closures of public lands to mining and to stop excessive regulations...
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
December 2008
The Bawl Mill
December 2008
• Taxpayers may be in double jeopardy?
• Don't ask; won't tell...
• By the numbers...
• Taxpayers may be in double jeopardy?
• Don't ask; won't tell...
• By the numbers...
Mining Journal Contest
December 2008
How much is that old Mining Journal worth?
How much is that old Mining Journal worth?
Legislative and Regulatory Update
December 2008
• Election impact
• New Washington State small-scale regulations
• Election impact
• New Washington State small-scale regulations
Bullion River's French Gulch Gold Mine
December 2008
Bullion River’s high-grade gold mine at French Gulch, near Redding, California, may be in some ways the last of the Mohicans, or perhaps it is the first of the great revival, but for the near term it is probably destined to be a little bit of both.
Bullion River’s high-grade gold mine at French Gulch, near Redding, California, may be in some ways the last of the Mohicans, or perhaps it is the first of the great revival, but for the near term it is probably destined to be a little bit of both.
Montana Tunnels Gets Final OK
December 2008
Operators of the Montana Tunnels mine about 25 miles south of Helena have final approval to expand it.
Operators of the Montana Tunnels mine about 25 miles south of Helena have final approval to expand it.
Reading A River: Finding The Paystreaks—Part I
December 2008
How to read a river to find gold: The exact point where you choose to dig for gold makes a big difference because the placer gold deposits formed in rivers and streams are anything but uniform—some parts are rich in gold...
How to read a river to find gold: The exact point where you choose to dig for gold makes a big difference because the placer gold deposits formed in rivers and streams are anything but uniform—some parts are rich in gold...
Gold Miners Hunker Down Amid Financial Storm
December 2008
North American mining companies are hunkering down to ride out a global economic slowdown; looking to rein in spending and perhaps delay some projects and exploration.
North American mining companies are hunkering down to ride out a global economic slowdown; looking to rein in spending and perhaps delay some projects and exploration.
