Prospecting & Detecting
How To File A Mining Claim
April 2019 by Alan J. Chenworth
Filing claims is actually quite easy, though there are a number of pitfalls that you should watch out for. Over the years, I have made just about every mistake you can with a mining claim, and have learned a few things to watch out for along the way.
Selectable Frequency vs Multi Frequency Detectors
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The Challenge of Winter Dredging
Dredges actually do pretty well in freezing conditions. There are a few tips you should know, however.
New Research Tool for Miners in Wyoming
The Wyoming Geological Survey released an online interactive map...
The Essentials of Dry Washing
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As I have always done, I stashed those heavy black rocks in my pack and put them in the garden at home. They never were given a second thought until a half decade later…
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These days they employ the use of metal detectors and carefully scan the shattered rocks, hoping to hear that sound we detectorists love to hear.
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Some ask if a prospector can collect an entire ounce in a day. It is possible; I’ve done it before.
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