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May 2014 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?

September 2011
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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January 2015
• How do I get mining claims appraised?

Which Specific Gravity Test Works Best?

August 2011
Have you ever wondered how accurate specific gravity tests are in determining the amount of gold in a specimen?

Ask The Experts—What's the cheapest way to mine quartz for gold?

August 2011
Q: I have a gold mine in Colorado. There was an assay done which stated [there is] a lot of quartz within the mine. What is the cheapest way to mine it for gold? I don’t have the money for mills, etc. Can I do it by hand (during summer holidays), and how would I get started?

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

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October 2014
• What's worth picking out of the pan besides gold?

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August 2015
Problems finding gold with a detector

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