Prospecting & Detecting
A Few Tips and Tricks for Beach Mining
June 2015 by R L Ross

Detecting for Gold—Finding Nuggets Where You Least Expect Them

Geobotany: Plants Associated With Mineral Deposits

What Have You Got to Lose?

Clearing the Nugget Trap with a Detector
On the day prior to Mother’s Day I was able to get out and spend a few hours prospecting. I wanted to try some new settings on my detector, and I had a place in mind to do that.
The Half-Mile Claim
We dug and extracted for two more hours. This time, as I dumped the concentrates, I saw a piece of gold three-fourths of an inch long and as big around as a pencil.
Why So Much Gold in Nevada?
Nevada produces about 75% of all the gold mined in the US. This means that all the other 49 states combined only produce 25%, and this includes California, Alaska and Arizona.
Trails to Gold
Reaserch is a critical step in finding new areas.
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