History & Geology
Gold in Beatty, Nevada
September 2013 by C.A. "Charlie" Cook
In this case, signs of gold were found at the bottom of the alluvial and then traced in a triangle up the face of the mountain until they stopped—that is where the digging began.The Significance of Nuggets in Placers
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Alaska's Cripple Creek Mining District
If developed with metal detecting in mind, this virgin ground could be a bonanza for nugget hunting.
Eolian Gold Deposits
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Mass Wasting & Gold Deposits
Not all of these slides and debris flows will produce results, but if you search for these while prospecting in your gold producing areas, then you can increase your odds of finding new gold.
Prospecting for Nickel Deposits
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How Far Has That Gold Traveled?
Let’s examine why your placer gold looks the way it does and what you can tell about its journey based upon its appearance.
The Ups and Downs of Geologic Faults
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