Four nuggets, ranging from one to four pennyweight, had been found originally. All four nuggets were found in a line about ten feet apart from each other.

There were many small gold placers found and worked in the deserts in the old days, which had then been pretty much forgotten about. We all tried to be the first to re-discover these spots.

…these two guys are part of the new hi-tech generation who review new technologies and are always looking for new ways to apply them in innovative fields!

Some ask if a prospector can collect an entire ounce in a day. It is possible; I’ve done it before.

Solar energy can be used for any size placer or hard rock mining operation. It is most practical for small and longer-term operations provided your mine is not located in a dense forest.