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March 2013 by Chris Ralph

Ask The Experts - Will this paystreak be downriver off the trailing edge of bedrock?

June 2018

Ask The Experts - Any references on gold formation?

March 2019

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August 2013
Q: Would a mining company be interested in this area for just the magnetite?

Ask The Experts—Is it possible for a mountain range to have good lode gold deposits and yet the area streams not carrying like deposits of gold?

May 2011
Q: Is it possible for a mountain range to have good lode gold deposits and yet the area streams not carrying like deposits of gold? Or do the two go hand-in-hand?

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August 2016
What is claim relocation?

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?

Ask The Experts—Inconsistent fire assays

November 2011
Q: ...He consistently comes up with values much higher on the same ore samples.

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