May 2015 (Vol. 84, No. 9) $3.75
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Legislative and Regulatory Update
Suction dredging court cases in California linger on -
Ask The Experts
What type of sluice box for my trommel? -
Ask The Experts
Is a miniature spectrometer in our future? -
California's Mother Lode Quartz Veins
The actions of the hot, ore-bearing solutions are not limited only to the deposition of material within the walls of the fissures. -
Key to Successful Prospecting: Confidence
The one undeniable truth in prospecting is that the more time you spend in the field, the more gold you will find. Here are a few keys I use to help build my confidence. -
What To Look For—And Look Out For—In A Placer Mineral Report
Buying a placer claim or investing in a placer mining property comes with plenty of financial risks. You need as much information as possible about the mineral deposit in order to minimize those risks. -
Additional Note on Bluff's Beach
I need to mention some additional information pertaining to our recent article on Alaska’s Bluff’s beach… -
Surface Indications Of Quartz Adularia Epithermal Deposits
I am going to keep to the basics of surface indications and visual clues in the rocks and minerals themselves that help me find gold-bearing veins in this classification of deposits. -
Montana’s Rosetta Stone: Discovering Mines In The Treasure State
This is the intelligent way to start modern prospecting. The value of literary research yields challenging outings, specimens, history and geologic research. -
Perception of Mining vs. Reality
Many modern mining companies have taken to making a special effort to ensure the goods and services they need are supplied as much as possible out of the local economy. -
Partnering for Tax Savings
Although a partnership does not pay taxes on its profits, it must report its operating losses or profits to the IRS on Form 1065, US Return of Partnership Income. -
Piggin' for Gold
Take a look at the picture—it’s pretty simple and you can build it yourself. -
Melman on Gold & Silver
Long-term, the outlook remains very favorable—but the obvious and important question is when we might expect a solid bull market revival to take place. -
Update on MMAC & PLP
I’ve fielded a few questions following several articles we published last month on the creation of the Minerals and Mining Advisory Council (MMAC) and the return to traditional mining districts. Some of those questions have been very good and I’m going to answer them here for the benefit of all our readers.