A Data Miner Builds A Power Sluice

October 2012 by Greg Mast

Data mining involves processing huge amounts of digital information to find hidden patterns and financial relationships. To executives, the findings are like gold, but on the weekends, I prefer seeing the real thing in the bottom of my pan.

A Model Mining Operation

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Using Sucker Guns to Find Gold

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...if you have a good, rich spot, hand-operated systems can produce some decent gold.

What is a Valid Mineral Discovery?

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One of the greatest opportunities afforded to the citizens of our country is the right to stake and hold mining claims on federal lands. One doesn’t need to be a lawyer to stake mining claims, but a little bit of knowledge about mining claim laws can be helpful.

Ask the Experts - proper mining claim procedures

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Q: Can you offer any information on proper mining claim procedures?

How to Upgrade Your Pocket Plunger

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