Ask the Experts

May 2014 by Chris Ralph

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: Is this deposit worth working?

April 2017

Q: Can you tell me if this deposit is worth working? It is a quartz vein and I had it analyzed for gold, copper, rare earths and other metals.

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

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June 2014
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Ask The Experts - Is there a standard percentage given to land owners who hold the mineral rights?

October 2017

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August 2014
Centrifugal bowls versus jigs

Ask The Experts - Can gold be found with sugary, crystalline quartz?

January 2019

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