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East Coast Prospecting Challenges
August 2009 by David Shackleton

Gemstones to Die For

The Mystery of the Grand Summit Mine
I didn’t follow-up on this opportunity at that time, as I already had as much on my plate as I could handle, but the potential for this property has never left my mind.
California State Gold Panning Championships
It took two days to determine the best of the best, and it was a fight to the end.
Prospecting Adventures—Pure Gold

Legislative and Regulatory Update
- Comments needed regarding proposed NEPA improvements
- Efforts underway to fix the ESA
Old-Time Mining Geology Books
Geology books are best used by geologists, but many of the old-time books can be understood by most anyone who has an interest in rocks and minerals. Certain words or phrases may stump the layman, but just skip those parts and go on to the portions of the books that are easily understood. Some of the old-time mining geology books should be in every small miner’s collection.
Evaluating a Placer Discovery

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