Determining The Optimal Crushing Size for Gravity Recovery

February 2020 by Steve Gaber

It’s not easy to figure out what is best without testing, and so a certain level of confusion has developed about how small the ore ought to be crushed.

Hidden Value in Old Tailings

March 2014
The 15 rare earth elements were discovered long after the gold rush began to wane, but demand for them only took off over the past 10 years...

Police Urge Author to End Treasure Hunt

July 2017

The plea from State Police Chief Pete Kassetas follows what authorities believe is the latest death related to the effort to uncover Forrest Fenn’s treasure.

The Ups and Downs of Nugget Hunting

April 2017
I returned to the WSPA claim. Still smug from my previous success, I was  thinking I could not fail. However, the gold gods had other plans.

Detecting During Summer Heat

August 2015
This concept of detecting does not always work as we sometimes get a week or so where the temperatures rise to 116°—sometimes more.

Dredging Tips and Tricks: T-80 Air Compressor Maintenance

June 2020

The next morning, I retrieved the compressor and again attacked the sticky head bolt. As if by magic (and some applied physics) the head bolt sighed and finally broke loose.

Scouts New Mining in Society Badge

May 2014
...it's very refreshing to hear that some of our youth will learn of the value of mining without all the environmental spin.

Gold Too Big to Carry

September 2012
There is a unique anticipation that comes with waking in gold country. The long early morning rays bring warmth after a cold night. Restless nights allow thoughts of gold hidden in the ground for too long.

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