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Dredging Tips and Tricks: A Measure of Water Pump Efficiency

…as an academic argument, when mated to the appropriate engine, is the pump really moving water at the rate of 400 GPM?

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Introduction to Meteorites


The distribution of meteorites across the planet was, at one time, thought to be random and unpredictable.

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Volume is the Key to Success


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Keeping in mind how the local topography affects where gold has been deposited can help you find more gold, and is certainly something the prospector needs to keep in mind.

SS Central America Gives Up Millions in Gold Rush Era Gold


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Gold in the San Francisco District Oatman, Mohave County, Arizona


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Will El Nino Move Gold for Miners and End California Drought?


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