Prospecting & Detecting
Getting A Successful Start in Metal Detecting for Gold
March 2015 by Michael Greyshock
Once you have a detector, learn how to use it and get out in the field—you can’t find anything with it in your garage.The Ups and Downs of Nugget Hunting
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10 Keys to Prospecting Like A Pro
Want to find a lot more gold when you get out there to prospect? Well I’ve put together ten ideas that I think will help you become more successful…
A Trip to Morgan-Monroe State Forest of Indiana
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California State Panning Championships—Foresthill, CA Heritage Celebration
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Crumb Hunting With A VLF Detector
Chris got a nice target signal on the edge of rising bedrock, but still in a low, but washed area. After breaking up the bedrock, he recovered several pieces of gold amounting to almost three pennyweight.
Small-Scale Processing of Hard Rock Ores
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