Prospecting & Detecting
Scouts New Mining in Society Badge
May 2014 by Scott Harn
...it's very refreshing to hear that some of our youth will learn of the value of mining without all the environmental spin.Bedrock
I am going to break bedrock down a bit and explain my view of the varying scenarios I come across in the field.
Let Nature Help
September 2022You’re out in the goldfields and searching for a spot that will possibly give up a gold nugget.
Strike and Dip for the Prospector
January 2023It's Not Always El Dorado
This was “pocket” country. All around were “pockets” that had been hand dug by old and new miners.
How Rich Must My Ore Be?
How rich does a hard rock ore have to be for it to be worthwhile to process and extract the gold?
The Challenge of Winter Dredging
Dredges actually do pretty well in freezing conditions. There are a few tips you should know, however.
Becoming a Successful Detectorist
During my adventures I’ve learned a few key best practices that help me to consistently find gold nuggets with my detectors. You can apply many of these best practices to any type of prospecting. These best practices are really common sense; however, they are easy to neglect.
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