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April 2012 by Chris Ralph

Ask The Experts - Could I stake out a 20-acre claim with a waterway running through it just as I would a lode claim?

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Q: Could I stake out a 20-acre claim with a waterway running through it just as I would a lode claim?

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December 2013
Ore testing and other advice for starting up a mining operation.

Ask The Experts - Need advice on melting gold

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February 2014
What is the ceramic-like material embedded with gold?

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• Recovering platinum

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April 2012
Q: Can a voltmeter be used to determine the type of metal/mineral present in soil?

Ask The Experts—Iridium

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Q: I believe I have found a deposit that contains iridium. What can you tell me about iridium? Are there any tests I can do in the field to confirm it is iridium? How much is iridium worth? Where can I get it assayed? Can I refine it myself?

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