| Featured Articles |
 Developer lays claim to more than gold in Oregon wildernessMonday, March 15, 2010Three years ago, Dave Rutan opened a gold mining retreat inside the Kalmiopsis Wilderness of southern Oregon, bringing in helicopters, gas-powered dredges and paying customers. He did so without the permission county authorities say he needed. read more » Counterfeit Gold: How To Protect YourselfMonday, March 15, 2010In the last few months, I've noted increasing interest from clients wanting to take physical delivery of their precious metals holdings. This appears to be a worldwide trend. Colleagues in Switzerland, Hong Kong, and Singapore have informed me that many of the wealthiest investors in Asia and Europe are now demanding delivery of their gold holdings from bonded warehouses in London, Chicago, and elsewhere. read more » Arlington scientists find way to make cheap gas from coal Tuesday, March 02, 2010How would you like to buy gasoline made from $30 domestic coal versus $75 imported oil? Researchers at the Unviersity of Texas at Arlington say they've found a practical way to make synthetic crude from inexpensive coal that's common in Texas. read more » Combating acid rock drainage: industry collaborates on ARD GuideTuesday, February 09, 2010A guide to reducing Acid Rock Drainage (ARD) has been produced by The International Network for Acid Prevention. This internet-based global best practices guide for the prevention and mitigation of ARD was recently published by the International Network for Acid Prevention (INAP). INAP is an international consortium of major mining companies, working collectively to combat the issue of ARD. read more » Aquifer mysteries hold key to effects of uranium miningMonday, February 08, 2010The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday a decision about whether Powertech USA will be permitted to conduct an aquifer pump test for its proposed Centennial Project uranium mine northeast of Fort Collins will be announced by mid-April. read more » |
