Prospecting & Detecting
Prospecting Research
August 2013 by Ray Mills
These are just some of the ways I have been able to find new spots to metal detect for gold.12-Year-Old Unearths Large Diamond
It is the eighth largest brown diamond to be found and certified by park staff.
Man Who Died In Yellowstone In 2017 Was Looking For Hidden Treasure
It’s been seven years since Forrest Fenn announced the existence of the buried treasure, said to be worth nearly $2 million. It has prompted thousands to comb areas of New Mexico, Yellowstone National Park and elsewhere.
Piggin' for Gold
Take a look at the picture—it’s pretty simple and you can build it yourself.
Ask the Experts
Q: Will my detector react to fine gold?
Nome Offshore Dredging Creates Challenges
The Alaska state government has been trying to keep up with and maybe even stay on top of the situation by studying the problems associated with rapid growth and how to solve them.
All About Quartz—Part I
One of the first minerals most prospectors learn to recognize is quartz, because, in the right circumstances, it can be an excellent indicator mineral for prospectors. Quartz is common, easy to identify, and is often associated with gold and other valuable metal deposits.
The Essentials of Dry Washing
Most dry washers have a feed rate adjustment. It needs to be set so that the material flows evenly over the riffles and does not bury them.
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