Gold Placers in Italy

August 2018

Gold is a fairly widespread mineral in the Italian Alps and in the Northern Apennines. It is found both in primary mineralization and in past and recent floods.

Gold in the San Francisco District Oatman, Mohave County, Arizona

December 2013
I suspect detailed geological mapping and prospecting would lead to discovery of one or more overlooked gold deposits in the district even though it has been heavily prospected in the past.

Ask The Experts

March 2016
Can a metal detector be used to find limonitic gossan material?

Continuing Hard Rock Exploration

April 2014
We had been picking away at it, but the going was mightly slow. Why not use some explosives to advance a little quicker?

Placers Directly Associated with Lode Deposits

October 2017

Placers that are directly associated with lode deposits are sometimes overlooked and may have good potential for those who are willing to search for them.

The Basics of Exploration Leases and Contracts—Part I

February 2019

Let’s take a look at these important property aspects individually, because they all affect the value of a property and how much mining companies might or might not be interested acquiring it.

California State and US National Panning Championships

November 2014
Over 200 panners competed in this two-day event to decide who was the best of the best.

California Dredgers: A Step Closer to Getting Back in the Water

June 2014
...Judge Ochoa ordered the parties to participate in mandatory settlement hearings starting June 24, 2014.

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