Decoding Dredge Capacity

March 2021 by Harry Griffin

Some typical questions that you might consider asking yourself about purchasing a dredge might be…

Green Valley Reconnaissance

January 2013
During this trip we found enough gold to make us want to come back, even with the punishment of a very long, tough hike.

Where Should I Start?

October 2015
Digging in the right spots will produce excellent results, like this group of nuggets taken by the author while metal detecting during the last few months. The biggest nugget is over an ounce.

Just Another Ordinary Weekend

March 2015

There was no evidence that anyone else had ever worked this gully with the exception of some old sample piles near the foot of the ravine.

Ganes Creek Hits 10 Years—Part I

May 2012
Find huge gold nuggets with your metal detector! That has been the promise, and for a lucky group of detectorists in the Ganes Creek “Pound Club” the reality of finding gold at Ganes Creek, Alaska.

Romancing the Rock

July 2013
With the exception of well-established operators with proven reserves and years of field experience, the high price of gold brought a flood of speculators, con men, and real estate brokers into the mix who were not previously engaged in the gold mining market.

The Batteries Metal Rush

August 2018

There is a major change coming in the economy of the world and now is the time for prospectors and miners to grab a ticket and get on board.

Revisiting Old Haunts

October 2019

I had some success following this premise this summer, finding a few nuggets in places I think I overlooked in the past.

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