Professional Equipment for Serious Detectorists!

Magazine

All Articles

Gold in Washington

The state of Washington, the smallest, in area, of the western states, is dominated by the north-trending Cascade Range. The highest peak in the Cascades, Mt. Rainier, reaches an elevation of 14,411 feet.

Online access required. Please .

Add a Comment

Additional articles that might interest you...

The Mexican Gold Belt


Mexico is a large country, much larger than the state of Alaska. It is almost as long as the US is wide. It has climates that range from tropical rainforests in the south to barren deserts in the north. The Sierra Madre is a forested plateau that reaches elevations in excess of 10,000 feet. It parallels the west coast of the country.

The Bingham Canyon Copper Mine


While the current mine plans forecast an end of mining in about 2019, Bingham Canyons’ future remains bright. Company officials are looking at an expansion that, if approved, will extend the mine life until about 2036.

Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices


Conductive Minerals and Your Metal Detector


...most prospectors don't even think about the conductivity of minerals, but there are some that do conduct electricity to a certain degree, so metal detectors will respond to them.

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.

Pros and Cons of Big Detector Coils


Years later I returned with a new detector with a smaller coil and detector technology more sensitive to smaller nuggets. I found my first nugget within five minutes. I had a second five minutes after that.

Ask the Experts


What are the tell signs of garnet deposits?

Subscription Required:
The Bawl Mill   • USFS Chief in Nevada   • Uranium Miners May Be Compensated   • Dairy Farmer Hits Pay Dirt   • Canyon Resources in Battle in Montana   • Guest Editorial—President's Land Plan Implements Unratified Treaty   • Picks & Pans: Tips for Nuggestshooting—How to Increase Your Gold Finds (Part I)   • Alaska Mining Industry Sees 5% Growth in 1999   • El Paso Mountains Mining History   • Platinum Prices Could Spur Wyoming Rush   • The Wooden Cross   • Mining Hall of Fame Seeks Rhymes of the Mines   • Collecting Garnets in Wyoming   • A Trip to Tucson 2000   • McCaw School of MInes Dedicates Phase II   • Melman on Gold & Silver   • Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices

Free:
Legislative and Regulatory Update

Advertisements

Garrett Electronics - trusted by real miners & prospectors!
Precious Metals Recovery plants and equipment
Fighting to keep public lands open to the public
Specializing in the processing of precious metal ores!
Watch prospecting shows on your computer right now
Free Online Sample Issue