Prospecting & Detecting
Hard Rock 101: Breaking Rock—Part I
May 2020 by John Norman
What do you do when you’ve located a promising deposit of gold or gemstones, but it’s trapped in solid rock?
Sierra County Gold—Part II
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Gold Detecting Strategies for Hydraulic Mines and Debris Flows
The old timers typically washed these areas down to bedrock, and some areas appear terraced. I would imagine this is because these hydraulic mines were generally where the miners found old Tertiary river channels on the sides of mountains that were gold-bearing.
Determining the Amount of Gold in Rich Ores
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What's In A Name?
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The Batteries Metal Rush
There is a major change coming in the economy of the world and now is the time for prospectors and miners to grab a ticket and get on board.
Mom Finds 3.72-Carat Yellow Diamond
“Much of the ground where Ms. Hollingshead found her diamond is made of unweathered volcanic rock. When it rains, flowing runoff often leaves loose gravel, and sometimes diamonds, on the surface in these areas.”
Sold: 87-Ounce Nugget
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