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Picks & Pans: Gold and Bears
December 2002 by Tom Kunkler
It was my fourth prospecting trip to Paradise Valley, Alaska, and I arrived in late July. I spent the first seven days with claim owner Mick Manns and his helper, Brian. It was one of my best trips yet and I wish I could have shared it...
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Four Miners Die in Mine Accidents in Ukraine
July 2000
Four miners were killed in eastern Ukraine in two separate accidents during one week in May in the country's troubled mines, emergency officials said.
Four miners were killed in eastern Ukraine in two separate accidents during one week in May in the country's troubled mines, emergency officials said.
Global Warming—The Press Gets it Wrong, Our Report Doesn't Support the Kyoto Treaty
July 2001
The National Academy of Sciences released a report on climate change, prepared in response to a request from the White House, that was depicted in the press as an implicit endorsement of the Kyoto Protocol.
The National Academy of Sciences released a report on climate change, prepared in response to a request from the White House, that was depicted in the press as an implicit endorsement of the Kyoto Protocol.
Gold Diver's Closes Its Doors
December 2004
After almost 50 years of service to the mining industry, Burl Cheely, owner of Gold Diver’s and the manufacturer of the Couple-Jet and Taper-Jet line of dredges, is retiring.
After almost 50 years of service to the mining industry, Burl Cheely, owner of Gold Diver’s and the manufacturer of the Couple-Jet and Taper-Jet line of dredges, is retiring.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
June 2004
• Salmon populations and the ESA
• Miners need to get involved in Utah
• Salmon populations and the ESA
• Miners need to get involved in Utah
Hunches, Choices and Guesses
September 2013
When you approach a location, even if you've been there before, you should consider all the factors and conditions present at the site. This includes both natural and man-made factors.
When you approach a location, even if you've been there before, you should consider all the factors and conditions present at the site. This includes both natural and man-made factors.
New Interim Rules For Washington Miners
September 2006
New Interim Rules may be coming soon in the state of Washington.
New Interim Rules may be coming soon in the state of Washington.
Nova Scotia Shows It's Serious About Jobs & Mining
July 2012
Saying that the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia supports mining and the jobs that mining creates would be an understatement.
Saying that the Canadian Province of Nova Scotia supports mining and the jobs that mining creates would be an understatement.
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