Ask The Experts
Ask the Experts: What type of wetsuit do I need?
December 2016 by Chris Ralph
Q: Since the weather in California is not as nasty as it is in Alaska, would it be advisable to wear the same setups as he wrote about?
Which Specific Gravity Test Works Best?
Have you ever wondered how accurate specific gravity tests are in determining the amount of gold in a specimen?
Ask The Experts—Separating platinum from sands using bubbles
I am trying to find any information about using bubbles to separate platinum from sands and small particles. I think it has to have a surfactant in the process. Do you know of this bubble tech?
Ask The Experts: Will this detector work for me?
Q: I live near the Gold Basin area of Arizona. What detector will go deep and be easier to use for small gold? I need some help.
Ask The Experts: How many claims can I file in Arizona?
Q: I plan to be filing as the sole owner of the claim. How many claims can I file for and what would be the size of claim(s)?
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