Prospecting & Detecting
Grass Valley, Nevada City, Malakoff Diggings, Northern California
September 2022 by Dan Stanton
The early miners sought their wealth in the creeks and rivers of the area but the true wealth was discovered by accident.
Small-Scale Processing of Hard Rock Ores
Depending on the ore and if significant sulfides are present, a hard rock miner may be able to get away with simply using a flux to digest the other minerals that may be present.
Twenty-Five Gold Indicators You Should Know
I frequently get asked, "What should I look for when I am out prospecting that will tell me there are good amounts of gold present in the ground?"
Which Nugget Detector Should I Get?
The most commonly asked question in metal detecting is, “Which metal detector should I get?” People worry a lot about not getting the right machine. They do not want to waste their money and their time with the wrong metal detector.
A Model Mining Operation
After he excavates the ore down to bedrock, he goes over the bedrock with a metal detector to ensure he didn't leave any gold behind before he backfills the area.
ICMJ Visits The Northstar Mining Museum
November 2022'One of the Gems of Nevada County"
Gold Basin & Mass Wasting
Some of these events can cause half of an entire mountain to plummet down into a gorge or canyon, damming up a stream system and causing a flood when the earthen dam finally breaks from the water backing up behind it.
Lost and Undiscovered Gold Mines of the East: Why Research is Key!
February 2023Stories of Nuggets
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