Prospecting & Detecting
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September 2014 by Chris Ralph
• What to prospect with on the Klamath RiverSniping for Drought Gold

Imagining the Ultimate Prospecting Adventure
I recently found myself wondering what would be the ultimate prospecting adventure. What would be the most amazing thing if I had no restrictions or limitations?
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Buyer Beware! Counterfeit Metal Detectors
When I was recently in West Africa, I got to see and play with my first, phony, Chinese knock-off metal detector.
Potential Gold at Old Hydraulic Sites

The Winning Hand

Pay Attention to the Features and Landmarks
People always ask me what is so important about locating contact zones. The answer to that: Gold.
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