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Oregon County Tries to Interfere With Lawful Mining Operation
April 2010 by Scott Harn
...Curry County, at the urging of local environmentalists, is doing whatever it can to get in his way. The county’s latest attempt was through the issuance of a stop-work order, which claimed numerous unsubstantiated violations.Introduction to Meteorites
The distribution of meteorites across the planet was, at one time, thought to be random and unpredictable.Gold Depositiion and Gradients of Placer Streams—Part II
The steeper the gradient is, the more potential erosive power to move gold and other bedload sediments, and the more power to remove obstacles to flow.
Researching and Staking Mining Claims—Part II
Owning a mining claim is one of the greatest opportunities still available to American citizens. In last month’s article, we covered the basics of researching public lands and determining if the spot is open to claim.
News from the Editor
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How to Evaluate Mineral Claims—What to Know Before You Buy
Even though they have put down thousands of dollars, the buyers often stop paying on their claims part way through the process after they realize they’ve been duped, but the company just sells it again to another buyer.
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• This won't look good on a resume...
• Nature Conservancy caught with hand in the cookie jar
Guest Editorial—Changing the Rules
Increasing restrictions on use of public lands are causing a widening tear through the country's economic and social fabric.
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• Gold Prospecting Is For Ladies, Too
• Sage-Grouse Won't Get ESA Listing For Now
• How to Find Gold in Hot Ground With A VLF Detector
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