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Ask the Experts—Where can I find plans for a home-built suction dredge?
May 2007 by Staff
Q: Years ago I had plans for building a home-built suction dredge called the Spartan dredge. I really loved that dredge. I now have a 12-year-old son who wants to start mining. We wanted to build our own at home but I’ve lost the plans.Additional articles that might interest you...
Ask The Experts - Where can I get geological maps?
November 2021
Ask The Experts—Using classifiers
December 2010
Q: I would like to know how to use a classifier when I dump my gravel into my sluice box. I would also like to know what sizes classifiers come in. I know that they are in sizes like -3/4. What does the “minus” in the size mean? Thanks for any help you can give me.
Q: I would like to know how to use a classifier when I dump my gravel into my sluice box. I would also like to know what sizes classifiers come in. I know that they are in sizes like -3/4. What does the “minus” in the size mean? Thanks for any help you can give me.
Ask the Experts
March 2013
Q: A few questions about claim markers, gold hunter test kits, and videos....
Q: A few questions about claim markers, gold hunter test kits, and videos....
Diary of a Diamond Prospector
April 2017
I couldn’t wait to get started. With no field budget, an assay budget of $100/year, a 1975-Ford Bronco that was a road hazard, a gas card, a topo map and full support of the director, I headed to the State Line district near Tie Siding along US Highway 287 to begin mapping kimberlite.
I couldn’t wait to get started. With no field budget, an assay budget of $100/year, a 1975-Ford Bronco that was a road hazard, a gas card, a topo map and full support of the director, I headed to the State Line district near Tie Siding along US Highway 287 to begin mapping kimberlite.
Legislative and Regulatory Update
December 2002
• Federal election results should be favorable to miners
• Utah residents reject proposed National Monument
• Fish and Wildlife told to disclose locations of endangered species
• Federal election results should be favorable to miners
• Utah residents reject proposed National Monument
• Fish and Wildlife told to disclose locations of endangered species
Melman on Gold & Silver
December 2015
Many observers have questioned why the precious metals have not enjoyed strong rallies despite a growing number of positive indicators.
Many observers have questioned why the precious metals have not enjoyed strong rallies despite a growing number of positive indicators.
Over the Divide
January 2000
David N. Skillings, Jr
David N. Skillings, Jr
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