The Bawl Mill
June 2015
• Ripe for the picking
• Ripe for the picking
Legislative and Regulatory Update
June 2015
• California dredging update
• Favorable bills in Congress
• California dredging update
• Favorable bills in Congress
Ask The Experts
June 2015
If it's gold, how should I clean it?
If it's gold, how should I clean it?
Ask The Experts
June 2015
Gold in clastic black shale
Gold in clastic black shale
Ask The Experts
June 2015
Sulfides and oxides—what's the difference between the two?
Sulfides and oxides—what's the difference between the two?
Ask The Experts
June 2015
Geologic references for northern Nevada
Geologic references for northern Nevada
Ask The Experts
June 2015
Is this a valid claim?
Is this a valid claim?
Companion Gold
June 2015
Easing around the bedrock ledges and rock hopping, Terry and I came out into the open and were looking at a nice run of bedrock.
Easing around the bedrock ledges and rock hopping, Terry and I came out into the open and were looking at a nice run of bedrock.
The Smell of Gold—Part I
June 2015
Some claim they can smell gold. This may be, but when I take a whiff of gold, I smell dirt, rotten eggs, garlic or just nothing: my nose is everything but sensitive.
Some claim they can smell gold. This may be, but when I take a whiff of gold, I smell dirt, rotten eggs, garlic or just nothing: my nose is everything but sensitive.
A Few Tips and Tricks for Beach Mining
June 2015
When you think about the extremes to which a miner will go to get a little gold, it occurred to me beach gold could be "easy pickings."
When you think about the extremes to which a miner will go to get a little gold, it occurred to me beach gold could be "easy pickings."
The Basics of Froth Flotation
June 2015
I thought it might be worthwhile to take a look at the basics of this important mineral separation technique and how a miner can use it to recover the values out of an ore.
I thought it might be worthwhile to take a look at the basics of this important mineral separation technique and how a miner can use it to recover the values out of an ore.
Direct and Constructive Notice
June 2015
It's a proven civil remedy to put an end to harassment by notifying a person who is either overstepping their authority, or failing to act as required, that they will be sued personally for an act or omission.
It's a proven civil remedy to put an end to harassment by notifying a person who is either overstepping their authority, or failing to act as required, that they will be sued personally for an act or omission.
Update on MMAC & PLP
June 2015
Public Lands for the People is working on a Miner's Bill of Rights with the support of several members of Congress.
Public Lands for the People is working on a Miner's Bill of Rights with the support of several members of Congress.
Moore Creek, Alaska—Then and Now
June 2015
The gold was very chunky and much of it had quartz attached. Even back then I knew that the gold was very close to its source.
The gold was very chunky and much of it had quartz attached. Even back then I knew that the gold was very close to its source.
Nome Offshore Dredging Creates Challenges
June 2015
The Alaska state government has been trying to keep up with and maybe even stay on top of the situation by studying the problems associated with rapid growth and how to solve them.
The Alaska state government has been trying to keep up with and maybe even stay on top of the situation by studying the problems associated with rapid growth and how to solve them.
Mining Journal Wins Again!
June 2015
The Montanore Copper and Silver Project
June 2015
This adit will be nearly 3.5 miles long when it reaches the ore zone.
This adit will be nearly 3.5 miles long when it reaches the ore zone.
Family Wins Back Seized Gold Coins
June 2015
A family was awarded the rights to 10 rare gold coins possibly worth $80 million or more...
A family was awarded the rights to 10 rare gold coins possibly worth $80 million or more...
Melman on Gold & Silver
June 2015
...further strength in the Dollar, weakness in Crude Oil, and potential bearish action in gold and silver may yet be ahead.
...further strength in the Dollar, weakness in Crude Oil, and potential bearish action in gold and silver may yet be ahead.
