Legislative and Regulatory Update
April 2015
• Positive bill passes House
• Anti-mining bill dies in Washington State
• Positive bill passes House
• Anti-mining bill dies in Washington State
Ask The Experts
April 2015
• Making a noisy dredge more quiet
• Making a noisy dredge more quiet
Ask The Experts
April 2015
• Two questions: Is fool's gold magnetic? And how do you go about filing a miing claim?
• Two questions: Is fool's gold magnetic? And how do you go about filing a miing claim?
Exploring Snakehead
April 2015
On our fourth trip, we finally reached the top edge of the old hydraulic pit, and it was monstrous.
On our fourth trip, we finally reached the top edge of the old hydraulic pit, and it was monstrous.
One of the Richest Beaches Ever Mined
April 2015
Everyone has heard of the golden beach at Nome, but Nome did not have the richest beach.
Everyone has heard of the golden beach at Nome, but Nome did not have the richest beach.
Prospecting for Gold in Baja California
April 2015
It was one of those awkward situations as we walked, fatigued and too thirsty to speak a word.
It was one of those awkward situations as we walked, fatigued and too thirsty to speak a word.
What's All This Talk About Mining Districts?
April 2015
The main problem with the current scheme is that regulatory agencies often consult with you, then disregard your concerns and do what they want anyway.
The main problem with the current scheme is that regulatory agencies often consult with you, then disregard your concerns and do what they want anyway.
The Power of Mining Districts
April 2015
...Most importantly, the mining districts can open the federal land to multiple-use by the public on principles of inclusion rather than the present-day exclusions...
...Most importantly, the mining districts can open the federal land to multiple-use by the public on principles of inclusion rather than the present-day exclusions...
What is a Mining Right?
April 2015
A mining right is a powerful and not commonly understood concept that is all too often watered down by agency regulatory interference...
A mining right is a powerful and not commonly understood concept that is all too often watered down by agency regulatory interference...
The Gold, Silver and Base Metal Mines of Eureka, Nevada
April 2015
...the area around Eureka, Nevada is well mineralized and seems to have a bright potential for future production of all sorts of metals.
...the area around Eureka, Nevada is well mineralized and seems to have a bright potential for future production of all sorts of metals.
Jadeite in California
April 2015
...two jadeite locations in California have been thoroughly researched by geologists. There are no doubt others that lie in wait.
...two jadeite locations in California have been thoroughly researched by geologists. There are no doubt others that lie in wait.
Tips for Detecting Nugget Patches
April 2015
Certainly many other successful nugget hunters have mentioned these methods; hopefully I can add to or clarify these methods.
State Lends Help to County in Nevada Road Fight
April 2015
Nevada’s attorney general for the first time is joining a rural county in a 15-year-old legal battle...
Nevada’s attorney general for the first time is joining a rural county in a 15-year-old legal battle...
Melman on Gold & Silver
April 2015
…the general investment community has turned away from mining shares over the past three years and moved whole-heartedly into conventional investments.
…the general investment community has turned away from mining shares over the past three years and moved whole-heartedly into conventional investments.
Utah Approves funds to Fight Feds
April 2015
Republican legislators say the funding is necessary to protect state interests...
Republican legislators say the funding is necessary to protect state interests...
The Bawl Mill
March 2015
• A sobering revelation
• "Greenbacks" for green energy
• A sobering revelation
• "Greenbacks" for green energy
Our Readers Say
March 2015
Ask The Experts
March 2015
Q: Does gold get stuck in the crucible?
Q: Does gold get stuck in the crucible?
Ask The Experts
March 2015
Q: Conflicting advice on motorized small-scale mining equipment
Q: Conflicting advice on motorized small-scale mining equipment
