Prospecting & Detecting
Finding Gold With A Simple Sluice Box
March 2022 by Chris Ralph
…the sluice is a normal first step up from a gold pan for many prospectors. They are simple to use, easily portable, can capture a lot of gold, and can process gravel 10 to 20 times faster than a person can pan…
Detecting at the Sixteen to One Mine
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Digging It Dry
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Twenty-Five Gold Indicators You Should Know
I frequently get asked, "What should I look for when I am out prospecting that will tell me there are good amounts of gold present in the ground?"
Successful Detecting Requires Attention to Detail—Part I
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The Heavy Minerals in Your Concentrates
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Thinking Outside The Creek
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