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June 2014 by Chris Ralph

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October 2014
• Where would I find a map for the Western states on high silica sand deposits?

Ask the Experts: gold per ton; improving assay method

May 2012
Q: How much gold do I have per ton and how can I improve my assay method?

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August 2013
Q: How do I get gold out of a saturated solution of salt with nitric acid?

The Portable XRF Gun

November 2012
While there is no metal detector that will see only gold, there is a device that can reliably distinguish gold from lead, copper, iron or other metals. It is an X-Ray fluorescence tester, sometimes called an XRF gun.

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August 2014
What are the tell signs of garnet deposits?

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August 2015
Hydraulic remnants or just lose material?

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February 2013
Q: What should be considered in a Joint Venture on a gold claim?

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