Prospecting & Detecting
Drywashing for Desert Gold—Part III
April 2021 by Dan Stanton
If the material drops down out of the hopper too fast, it can overwhelm the riffles and you can blow the gold right out. If it runs too slowly, the riffles can clog up and the process is too slow.
Why Is The Gold On Bedrock—Or Why Is It Not?
Gold on the bedrock is a good rule of thumb, but not one that is 100 percent effective. There are plenty of exceptions. So, how does a prospector recognize those exceptions?
A Model Mining Operation
After he excavates the ore down to bedrock, he goes over the bedrock with a metal detector to ensure he didn't leave any gold behind before he backfills the area.
The Idaho Gamble Part IV
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The first thing a person should do is seriously consider whether they want to go mining as a hobby or a business, and the tax implications of the choice.
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