Melman on Gold & Silver
December 2015
Many observers have questioned why the precious metals have not enjoyed strong rallies despite a growing number of positive indicators.
Many observers have questioned why the precious metals have not enjoyed strong rallies despite a growing number of positive indicators.
Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
November 2015
Melman on Gold & Silver
November 2015
We have been concerned for some time about the growing roster of laws, rules and regulations under which the entire industrial complex must operate…
We have been concerned for some time about the growing roster of laws, rules and regulations under which the entire industrial complex must operate…
The Snapshot
November 2015
Once all the numbers from all the samples and water tests are compiled, a snapshot of the performance of each tank in the process circuit can be seen side-by-side.
Once all the numbers from all the samples and water tests are compiled, a snapshot of the performance of each tank in the process circuit can be seen side-by-side.
Prospecting for Liberated Gold
November 2015
Some will doubt its value given the ultra-fine particle size… Some will become encouraged about not having to incur significant time and expense to break rock.
Some will doubt its value given the ultra-fine particle size… Some will become encouraged about not having to incur significant time and expense to break rock.
Feinstein Pushes for Million-Acre Land Grab
November 2015
Met by jeers and cheers from more than 1,000 people, US Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA) made another pitch to create three new national monuments in the deserts of southern California recently.
Met by jeers and cheers from more than 1,000 people, US Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA) made another pitch to create three new national monuments in the deserts of southern California recently.
MMAC & PLP Update
November 2015
Even more prospectors arrived on Saturday morning, and drywashers and detectors were in use for much of the day...
Even more prospectors arrived on Saturday morning, and drywashers and detectors were in use for much of the day...
All About Minerals
November 2015
There are several common ways that new mineral crystals form and grow. Perhaps the simplest is when minerals form through the cooling of molten rock and the atoms bond together into mineral crystals.
There are several common ways that new mineral crystals form and grow. Perhaps the simplest is when minerals form through the cooling of molten rock and the atoms bond together into mineral crystals.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
November 2015
• SB 637
• Public land users cry "fowl"
• SB 637
• Public land users cry "fowl"
Associated Gold Placers of the Comstock
November 2015
What many people don’t realize is that the Comstock Lode produced over 8,000,000 ounces of gold…
What many people don’t realize is that the Comstock Lode produced over 8,000,000 ounces of gold…
Detecting Clay Seams
November 2015
Because the old timers were so good at locating the better paying deposits—most of them along clay seams in this particular area—it makes good sense to try and locate these clay lines at old mining sites.
Because the old timers were so good at locating the better paying deposits—most of them along clay seams in this particular area—it makes good sense to try and locate these clay lines at old mining sites.
Gold in Tertiary Gravels
November 2015
In some places, semi-continuous sections of riverbed can easily be linked in many places to identify the path of the ancient rivers.
In some places, semi-continuous sections of riverbed can easily be linked in many places to identify the path of the ancient rivers.
Ask The Experts
November 2015
• When geologists and old-timers have conflicting views.
• When geologists and old-timers have conflicting views.
Ask The Experts
November 2015
• Can you please shed some light on the material I collected...?
• Can you please shed some light on the material I collected...?
Our Readers Say
November 2015
-- “I especially enjoyed the October 2015 issue...”
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-- “I especially enjoyed the October 2015 issue...”
-- “...about investing in gold and silver.”
-- “...reprint of my article...”
The Bawl Mill
November 2015
• Red tape at its finest...
• With the stroke of a pen
• Red tape at its finest...
• With the stroke of a pen
The Bawl Mill
October 2015
• A bunch of non-Census…
• The (Gina) McCarthy hearings…
Legislative and Regulatory Update
October 2015
• Anti-dredging bill SB 637 passes
• Anti-dredging bill SB 637 passes
Ask The Experts
October 2015
• Is this a good time to invest in gold and silver?
• Is this a good time to invest in gold and silver?
The Bucking Room
October 2015
Since this position was the least desirable due to the hard physical labor, the bucking room was used as punishment. Do you have a mediocre worker? Bad attitude? Off to the bucking room!
Since this position was the least desirable due to the hard physical labor, the bucking room was used as punishment. Do you have a mediocre worker? Bad attitude? Off to the bucking room!
