Ask The Experts - Geophysics and gold deposits

June 2019 by Chris Ralph

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

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May 2014
Setting up a gravity dredge

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June 2015
If it's gold, how should I clean it?

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June 2014
• Gold in West Virginia?

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.

Ask The Experts: Question about resolving a quitclaim error

October 2016

Q: I am in the process of filing an appeal with my lawyer, but am seeking more “expert” advice in the arenas of “mining claims” and BLM jurisdiction.

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July 2015
Q: What amount of silver is considered the best find ever?

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