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March 2013 by Chris Ralph

Ask The Experts - What Do I Look For and How Do I Sample?

April 2018

Ask The Experts—What minerals are magnetic? Can rare earth magnets capture platinum?

February 2011
What minerals are magnetic? I have heard that super magnets (rare earth magnets) can capture platinum. True?

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February 2013
Q: How do metal detectors work around precious metal ore bodies?

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August 2016
What is claim relocation?

Ask the Experts—Best way to identify calaverite and sylvanite

December 2011

Ask The Experts - Any references on gold formation?

March 2019

Ask The Experts—Iridium

December 2010
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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