 | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | Commission looks to the private prospector and the mining industry to assure the success of our uranium exploration...deposits in the Sunshine Mine in Idaho, the Marysvale, Utah, area, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, show...localities. The contribution made by the Eldorado Mining and Refining (1944) Limited, both in supplying...from the first that in this program, as in any mining enterprise, exploration activities directed toward...search for radioactive ores by prospectors and the mining industry is the keystone of the uranium exploration |  | | Journal (article/letter/editorial) | | and information indicates that under certain the mining industry, we can expect an conditions it might...The Commission does not subscribe to posits of carnotite ore bodies on the Colorado Plateau as a result...theory that exploration for uranium ploration and mining activity. should be controlled and operated ex2...government agencies or by educational d'Alene mining district in Idaho, and in institutions. As we see it...prospecting seems reasonable to expect that as these and mining in areas which can be profitareas and others are |  | | Journal (issue) | | By doing scale this on a large here in Lancaster County, we feel we have acquainted a large number of students...the age of geologic strata lying between the carnotite - bearing sedimentary rocks of the McElmo (now...was excessive in the Pacific Northwest and much of Utah and Arizona; in southern California and New Mexico...uranium mining industry. The announcement stated that the Commission was leaving to the mining industry...prospectors, the miners, and the mining companies—the job of finding, mining, and processing uranium ores |  | | Journal (issue) | | H o g a n of the Kinlichini By JOHN HANSEN 5 MINING Q u e s t for Gold in Henry M o u n t a i n s...NATURE Desert Trees, b y JOHN L. BLACKFORD . TREASURE 1943 3 15 20 Black Butte Gold, b y DAVID...A m a t e u r G e m Cutter, b y LELANDE QUICK MINING Briefs from the desert region COMMENT Just Between...Great monuments of time Bedecked by nature's beauty grand With majesty sublime. No one knows how long they've...flung Navajo reservation west of Monument Valley in Utah that John Hansen five years ago made his acquaintance |  | | Journal (issue) | | Wires and Nuggets from Montana www.rockngem.com MINERAL PRICES Why Are They So High? cover_drkblue.indd...-high specimen is from the DeMaria mine in Placer County, California. (Jeff Scovil Photo/Brett Keller collection)...Jones a common and well-crystallized collector mineral advice from expert mike Bowers Keokuk Snowball...run-of-the-mine specimens by Steve Voynick Montana Placer Mining ............................. 28 Wire gold and... Rock & Gem 6/5/14 9:44 AM EAST COAST GEM, MINERAL & FOSSIL SHOW Better Living Center, Eastern States |  | | Journal (issue) | | ............. 11ffi APPLICATION OF NUMBERS TO MINERAL SPECIMENS IN THE FIELD. By B. M. Sha11b ······...ALGERIAN MINING •·•·························· ............................. 373 ANEW MINERAL LQCALilY...GREENE, MINERAL COLLECTOR AND DEALER •................................... 376 WORLD NEWS ON MINERAL OCCURRENCES...Finding "sermons in stones" has always come easy to mineral collectors. But even !hose who have never picked...impressed with a certain type of sandstone from southern Utah. This is because its vari-colored grains trace so |  | | Book | | • Includes an introduction to the world's key mineral-forming environments, plus ways to identify minerals...build a bigger picture of the key factors behind mineral formation and their relationship to rocks, plus...varieties Includes an introduction to the world's key mineral-forming environments, plus ways to identify minerals...the geysers at Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Silica-rich minerals are deposited by the hot water...safe. Persons handling and collecting rocks and mineral specimens do so at their own risk. This book offers |  | | Report (issue) | | Wilson, Anna Burack, and Buscher, David, 1986, Mineral resource potential and geology of the Black Hills...H., 1977, Mineral industry of South Dakota in 1974: South Dakota Geological Survey Mineral Economic Report...10 p. Aase, J.H., 1977, South Dakota, in Mining and mineral operations in the north-central states; a...1979-1980 [1980], Mineral industry of South Dakota: South Dakota Geological Survey Mineral Economic Report...1980-1981 [1981], Mineral industry of South Dakota: South Dakota Geological Survey Mineral Economic Report |  | | Journal (issue) | | different varieties come into bloom. Los Angeles County Library, Lancaster, California. April 2-5—Desert... New Mexico. April 12-13 — Yermo Third Annual Mineral, Rock and Gem Show, Yermo, California. April 12-13—Desert...Festival, Tucson, Arizona. April 19-20—Desert Gem and Mineral Society Third Bi-annual Show, St. Joan of Arc Parish...FICTION CLOSE-UPS LETTERS NEWS TRUE OR FALSE CONTEST MINING LAPIDARY HOBBY COMMENT BOOKS 21 Pictures of the...Stanley is gone, fallen victim to a shutdown of mining activity in the area 33 years ago; but the road |  | | Book | | safe. Persons handling and collecting rocks and mineral specimens do so at their own risk. This book offers...when handling, identifying or collecting rock and mineral specimens; however, we cannot accept any responsibility...before entering the site or removing rock and mineral specimens, and note that these may vary from region...Minerals Form 42 Mineral Crystals 44 Mineral Properties: Physical 46 Mineral Properties: Optical...Optical 48 Mineral Gems 50 Mineral Ores 52 Collecting Rocks and Minerals DIRECTORY OF MINERALS 134 |  | | Book | | THE 8vo., INCAS' Cloth, illustrated $3.50 TREASURE HOUSE i2mo., illustrated $i-75 1 Citrine...many persons the word "minerals" sig- valuable mineral formations, while our British cousins employ the...shire thank you, sir." book when I use the term "mineral" it includes all rocks and stones, as well as ores...hopeless undertaking to is between a rock and a mineral as classified scientifically. But in a way, although...volcanic or sedimentary rocks, whereas the term mineral is applied to any one of the various indi- vidual |  | | Book | | pinpoint mineral species. Expert Manuel Robbins tells you exactly where you can find treasure troves of...of both common and rare fluorescent mineral species. Why do minerals fluoresce? Robbins explores here...complete with their proven techniques for successful mineral hunting. (Continued on back flap) Jacket photo...are actively involved in the hobby or science of mineral collecting has grown at an increasing pace. In...As a result, the reader now has a choice among mineral locality guides, field handbooks, photo collections |  | | Journal (issue) | | Cooper Nottingham, England Anthony R. Kampf L.A. County Mus. of Nat. Hist. Los Angeles, CA Joseph A. Mandarino...Surv. of Canada Ottawa George W. Robinson Seaman Mineral Museum, MTU Houghton, Michigan Abraham Rosenzweig.... . . 305 by A. Guastoni & F. Pezzotta Famous mineral localities: The Lord Brassy mine, Tasmania . .... . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Abstracts of New Mineral Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....NOTICE Died, John Sinkankas, 87. Everyone in the mineral world knew John Sinkankas, through his achievements | | | Book | | are actively involved in the hobby or science of mineral collecting has grown at an increasing pace. In...As a result, the reader now has a choice among mineral locality guides, field handbooks, photo collections...Where are fluorescent minerals found? What makes a mineral fluoresce? Why does ultraviolet light produce fluorescence...search for fluorescent minerals at mineral shows, in the shops of mineral dealers, and in the field, looking...but as time went on, as I talked with many other mineral collectors, it slowly became clear that there existed |  | | Report (issue) | | 31 University of Nevada Press, Reno, Nevada 89557 USA Copyright © 2004 by University of Nevada Press Photographs...unless otherwise noted Map of Mining Districts and significant mineral occurrences of Nevada by Nevada...(hardcover: alk. paper) 1. Minerals—Nevada. 2. Mines and mineral resources—Neavda. 3. Minerals—Collection and preservation—Nevada...6-cm cluster, Majuba Hill Mine, Antelope district, Pershing County. N. Prenn collection. Photograph by J...protection equipment. Mining and the discovery, identification, and development of mineral resources American |  | | Journal (issue) | | With renewed interest in the Black Hills and its mineral deposits (gold) it was ordered that 2.000 copies...works in mineralogy, early surveys, paleontology, mining, meteoritics, regi.onal geology, and old & new...erogers@geology-books.com • Poncha Springs, Colorado 81242 USA Phone: 719-539-41 13 • Fax 719-539-4542 FALL... • 105 NUMBER 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS HISTORIC MINERAL FEATURE The Holy Terror, the Uncle Sam and the...Homestake l 07 by Thomas A. Loomis HISTORIC MINERAL FEATURE An Early History of the Homestake Mine | | | Report (issue) | | 3i University of Nevada Press, Reno, Nevada 89557 USA Copyright© 2004 by Uni versity of Nevada Press Photographs...allc paper) 1. Minerals-Nevada. 2. Mines and mineral resources- Ncavda. 3. Minerals-Collection and preserva...6-cm cluster, Majuba Hill Mine, Antelope district, Pershing County. N. Prenn coJlection. Photograph by J...percent of the state. Nevada's public lands offer mining, livestock grazing, wild horse viewing, .scenic...Las Vegas Area. Mining and the discovery, identification, and development of mineral resources have been |  | | Journal (volume) | | EXPLORATION, MINING• AND DISTRIBUTION 0 F MINERALS AND GEMS , Summer, 1973. MINERAL DIGEST, Volume...the interior, magnified 750,000 timesl A Special MINERAL DIGEST Gems in Literature presentation 34 Mr..."The American gemstone" MINERAL DIGEST, Volume 3, published quarterly by Mineral Digest Ltd., P.O. Box...Robert West Howard 64 79 Mineral Masterpieces by Paul E. Desautels A Mineral Digest condensation Volcanoes...and do not necessarily reflect the policy of MINERAL DIGEST. No responsibility can be assumed for unsolicited |  | | Book (edition) | | past 1 2 This mineral world in miniature 4 3 Where, when and what to seek Mineral locality maps ...unthinking. Yet they include some of the most valuable treasure known. Pebbles have been and are of basic importance...brevity of human history. 3 /Xr Sc CHAPTER 1 THIS MINERAL WORLD IN MINIATURE Upheaved above wide ocean from...Zealand is a contorted, broken land of varied mineral wealth. The minerals do not always peep out at...earths, use gcigcr and bulldozer and our generous mineral resources so widely dispersed, will ensure industrial |  | | Book | | "'"^ WEATHERED. TOWERS IN WINTER, NEAR MOAB, UTAH .'Si* >*,-% \r» t- I '': riff .Mr -r i ['...a winter morning's mist in the canyon country of Utah. Weathering and the gradual effects of gravity cause...approach the canyon and mesa country of southeastern Utah but few to enter it. This is the heart of a tough...edges size of California, the plateau Colorado, Utah, New man any numbers, and even there his presthe...major urban centers are Farmington. New Mexico; Grand Junction, Colorado; Gallup, New Mexico; and Durango |  | | Book | | 3 -N APPALACHIAN MINERAL & GEM TRAILS 3 3 By June Culp Zeitner 'NS 3 v' r,. -S.’ Vv '• li ...unequalled i n hospitality. Many friends, gem and mineral clubs, and gem and m i n e n d dealers and suppliers...u m s i n t h e 1 j t r Numerous g e m a n d mineral shows held throughout the Appalachian states each...dollars at the noted locality of Cowee Valley, Macon County, North Carolina. An enthusiastic family found and...visited the well known old Rutherford mine in Amelia County, Virginia, and found bright spessartine garnets |  | | Book (edition) | | 522 84557 6. 1. Mines and mineral resources—Australia—History. 2. Mineral industries—Australia—History...later; but within a few years the boom in Australian mining made the final chapters seem antiquated. Accordingly...in 1969, a long chapter was written on the new mining fields. At the same time some dates and statistics...original book was almost entirely concerned with metal mining, the discoveries of the 1960s—including oil and...chapters have been written on changes in mining between the early 1970s and the early 1990s. They |  | | Book (edition) | | THAT NEVER ENDED. ~~ ¢ A History of Australian Mining GEOFFREY BLAINEY Kimberley (cetera! OSE ...THAT RUSH NEVER ENDED A History of Australian Mining GEOFFREY MELBOURNE BLAINEY UNIVERSITY PRESS...with minor corrections, but the boom in Australian mining now calls for a larger revision. To this edition...ten thousand words have been added on the new mining fields. A few corrections have also been made...noted that the book covered the main branches of mining except coal; the simplest definition of the book |  | | Book | | 1984 Published by THE AUSTRALASIAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND METALLURGY Clunies Ross House, 191 Royal Parade...Queensland, 1974 . South Australia, 1975 . Illawarra District, 1976 . Tasmania, 1977 . North Queensland, 1978...1984 Published by THE AUSTRALASIAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND METALLURGY Clunies Ross House, 191 Royal Parade... Copyright By THE AUSTRALASIAN INSTITUTE OF MINING AND METALLURGY 1984 The Institute is not responsible...just production N. L. Hayward 9 J. Leggate 17 MINING AND THE ENVIRONMENT The Rehabilitation of White’s |
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