Small Mining Operations
From Curiosity to Mine Owner - Pt II
October 2015 by Scott Harn
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Heavy Glacial Rocks and Gold in the Midwest

Prospecting for Copper—What to Look for on the Outcrop
For the prospector, knowing what oxidized hydrothermal alteration looks like in the field is an important exploration tool.
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Any good books on mineralized faults and contacts?
Detector Brings New Life to An Old Lode Mine
…it was immediately evident the previous owner had not been using a detector. During just a few months of working the dumps part-time, he recovered gold in quartz specimens valued in excess of $40,000.
The Bucking Room

Customizing Your Dredge

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Centrifugal bowls versus jigs
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