Prospecting & Detecting
Gold in the San Francisco District Oatman, Mohave County, Arizona
December 2013 by W. Dan Hausel

New Research Tool for Miners in Wyoming
The Wyoming Geological Survey released an online interactive map...
Good Assays and Bad
The high prices for gold and silver are exciting and certainly have revolutionized the prospecting and mining scene. New interest in gold and silver mining is springing up from every corner, from individual prospectors armed with gold pans to exploration and mining companies working to set up multimillion dollar commercial operations producing hundreds of thousands of ounces per year. The idea of getting riches from rocks is one that motivates a lot of folks all over the globe. It’s an exciting time, but this excitement brings out another side...
The Hunch
The mysteries of this spot were only just starting to develop. There is nothing but very bland granite-type rocks here, meaning no bold, favorable indicators.
Finding Gold in Tailing Piles

Recovering Fine Gold with Oleophilic Adhesion

Hunting for Hardrock: The Basics

Trail to Treasure

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