Alaska Minerals Poster Available from BLM

March 1999 by Associated Press

Legislative and Regulatory Update

August 2005
• BLM claim fees rise. 
• Miners win in Karuk Tribe of California v. USFS

The Story Behind the Story

March 2013
Anyone who has found a patch knows the difficulties involved. Those who haven’t can guess, and with any effort will soon realize it.

Obama Administration Moves to Block Mining Near Yellowstone

January 2017
Republicans and industry representatives have criticized the administration’s eleventh-hour actions to limit development and promised to seek their reversal once Obama leaves office.

Prospecting for Diamonds: Is It a Diamond or Crystal Quartz?

July 2001
Prospectors typically stumble upon diamonds while searching for other minerals.

Our Readers Say

December 2011
• Re: Tyrie's Roadway Nugget
• Re: Are Permits Needed for Highbanking in California

Basic Information About Gold Detectors

July 2001
For those who rarely nuggetshoot, or are thinking about doing a little occasional nugget hunting, to buy a specialized gold detector may not be financially practical. Fortunately, a coin shooter with do-all capabilities, while it may not be as sensitive to sub-grain flakes, is satisfactory for many nugget hunting situations, especially if a smaller accessory coil is used.

Gold Prospecting for Better or Worse: Bumbling Through A Gold Bonanza

August 2021

On about the fifth time across one of these slopes, and down near the little wash...bam! I found a nice chunk of rock, laced through with gold. Wow! How had I missed this?

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