Advancements in Non-Toxic Gold and Silver Leaching

January 2019 by Chris Ralph

The non-toxic thiosulfate is actually the medical antidote given to people for cyanide poisoning. By accomplishing both neutralization and metals recovery, this process creates an economic and environmentally attractive process.

Dredging The Outside Bend

July 2011
This stringer was where it was not supposed to be, and it contained nuggets that were not supposed to be there.

Critical Minerals: Titanium

July 2018

The metal is expensive, not because it is rare but because of the expense to produce and work it. The minerals mined for titanium are all oxides, unlike many base metals that are mostly mined as sulfide minerals.

The Jenkins Mine Project, Conclusion—Recovery Operations & Summary

November 2010
This project taught me that you don’t need to be Albert Einstein to apply a little science to your prospecting. I learned that most of the science related to suction dredging is actually common sense. All we need to do is take the time to apply it.

Gold Deposits of Montana

March 2013
Historically, Montana has been an important gold producer, in terms of both lodes and placers, and it still produces gold for the prospector today.

From Curiosity to Mine Owner - Pt II

October 2015
When we last heard from Ernie, he was still in Honduras and we were anxiously waiting to hear how the set up and training went at the mine. It got a bit complicated after that.

Wyoming's Billion Dollar Nugget—The Trilogy Ends

July 2011
With eight loads processed, a pumpkin-size rock fell into the hopper, stopping the whole operation until I could lift it out.

The Batteries Metal Rush

August 2018

There is a major change coming in the economy of the world and now is the time for prospectors and miners to grab a ticket and get on board.

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