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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 by Chris Ralph
Q: Could I stake out a 20-acre claim with a waterway running through it just as I would a lode claim?Ask The Experts—Amalgamation
Q: Exactly how does amalgamation work? Does it “melt” the gold (or copper, or silver, etc.) and form an alloy? If one leaves a piece of gold in mercury, will the entire sample become an amalgam (combination) of gold and mercury? Or does it only affect the surface...
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How can I determine if there are precious metals in the groundwater?
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Q: The nearest access to the claim is a half mile walk, which is tough for a lode claim.
Ask The Experts: Is there a safe DIY alternative to cyanide or mercury for extraction?
Q: With safety as a given, what can the average miner, or Joe-blow greenhorn do to identify and extract some metals or minerals with off-the-shelf products or natural ingredients?
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I have a highbanker, and I am considering adding a suction piece to make it a combo.
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