Before planning a trip to any LDMA property, it would be a good idea to call ahead to make sure space is available.

Printing problems continue to delay delivery of the 2010 Lost Dutchman's Mining Association membership and permit cards. At this time, your 2009 cards will be extended and accepted at all LDMA properties/claims and GPAA claims until you receive the new 2010 cards. 

It was standing-room only at the Stanton Opera House during Tuesday's camp meeting at the annual Rendezvous outing in Arizona. 

This is the busiest time of the year for the Stanton, Arizona camp so it's important for LDMA members to contact the property caretakers before making any trip to the popular ghost town. 

There has been a delay in mailing of the 2010 LDMA Membership and Permit cards.

Amid news of record-setting gold prices - $1,143 an ounce in early December - buyers of all kinds are eager to get their hands on all that glitters. That includes the contents of your jewelry box. Gold-party organizers, jewelers, and mail-in companies want to pay for what you've got.

Gold futures rose on Thursday as traders assessed movements in the dollar.

From the end of 2001 to the end of 2009, gold has exactly quadrupled in value.

Inflation concerns, continued beginning-of-year investment flows from funds, and late-day dollar weakness all enabled gold futures to hit their strongest level in nearly three weeks Wednesday.

Gold has clocked a positive gain every year since 2001.  Yet gold's run is far from over; rather, it's just getting warmed up...