Prospecting & Detecting
Detecting for Gold in Nevada
April 2014 by Ray Mills
Within a few minutes I got my first signal and dug out a small flake about three grains.
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Successful Detecting Requires Attention to Detail—Part I
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Detecting for Gold in Nevada
Within a few minutes I got my first signal and dug out a small flake about three grains.
Scouts New Mining in Society Badge
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Following Clues to a Hidden Gold Deposit
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