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Ask the Experts—Where can I find plans for a home-built suction dredge?

Q: Years ago I had plans for building a home-built suction dredge called the Spartan dredge. I really loved that dredge. I now have a 12-year-old son who wants to start mining. We wanted to build our own at home but I’ve lost the plans.

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Legislative and Regulatory Update


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Gold Hits $1,000! What the Gold Price Is Telling Us


For twenty years, between 1980 and 2000, the price of gold was rarely mentioned. There was little interest, and the price was either falling or remaining steady. Since 2001, however, interest in gold has soared along with its price.

Why Did This Silver Mine Close? Pt II


During the mid-1800s until about 1920, the settlers of the West tended to be quite optimistic, but in reality they flew with a wing and a prayer.

Lower Prices Bring Layoffs


The extensive cost reductions now being put in place are not just a short-term reaction to the recent drop in gold prices...

Looking Back


Excerpts from California Mining Journal, our original title, published 50 years ago this month.

VCIs for Environmentally Safe Maintenance


A new preventative maintenance program utilizing environmentally friendly Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCIs) is becoming a reality in major mining operations today.

PGMs in California


The occurrence of platinum-group metals (PGMs) is rather widespread in California in placer deposits, but they are not of commercial interest as things now stand.

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