The beginning of a great getaway weekend is in store for GPAA chapter officers with the inaugural "Meet and Greet" in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday, April 16. The prestigious SouthPoint Hotel and Casino hill host the event, so make your reservations now!

After spending seven weeks filming on the shores of the Seward Peninsula and hundreds of hours editing back in Southern California, it's hard to believe the Alaskan series is coming to an end.

Printing problems continue to delay delivery of the 2010 Lost Dutchman's Mining Association membership and permit cards.

During a recent conversation with a fellow gold analyst, he was emphatic that the price one pays for physical gold should be ignored. "What's far more important," he insisted, "is how many ounces I own in relation to the total value of my assets."

The price of gold held tight Monday around last week's close of $1,135 an ounce in London.

Gold bounced above Wednesday's low of $1,133 an ounce for U.S. investors early in London trade on Thursday, rising back to $1,140 by lunchtime.

If the children can't get to the gold, the next best thing is to bring the gold to the children.

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.