Ask The Experts - Who owns this historic mill and how do I handle possible mercury contamination?

May 2019 by Chris Ralph

Ask The Experts: Will this detector work for me?

March 2017

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.

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February 2014
What is the ceramic-like material embedded with gold?

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November 2015
• When geologists and old-timers have conflicting views.

Ask The Experts—Iridium

December 2010
Q: I believe I have found a deposit that contains iridium. What can you tell me about iridium? Are there any tests I can do in the field to confirm it is iridium? How much is iridium worth? Where can I get it assayed? Can I refine it myself?

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November 2012
Where to process high grade gold ore containing sulfides?

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February 2014
Marketing other minerals recovered while gold mining

Ask the Experts - ...Worth further investigation?

February 2012
Q: About 158,000 tons of ore is estimated to remain on the property. Worth further investigation?

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