Prospecting & Detecting
ICMJ Visits Sonora, CA
June 2023
Taking Advantage of the Desert Rains
May 2023The Madonna Nugget
It was down deeper than I expected for surface trash. It wasn't until I was down six inches that the target screamed from my scoop.
The Basics of Exploration Leases and Contracts—Part I
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 Gold Panning Championships
This was two days of gold panning, with just over 250 gold panners trying to win a medal to show they were one of the best of the best.
WWII Vet & Prospector Still Going Strong
Lately I’ve been having success utilizing two types of detectors in succession. The first is a pulse induction (PI) detector with a blanket-style antennae, and I follow it up with a very low frequency (VLF) detector.
Underwater Reclamation
Working underwater certainly has its challenges, but since I wanted to learn how to blast underwater, I just needed to dive in headfirst and take charge of the operation.
It's Hard to Find Gold!
...even the best prospectors have times when they do not find gold. It is all about taking chances against tough odds and succeeding.
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The Idaho Gamble Part 2
• The April Fools Nugget
• Detecting the Hills of Hornitos
• Havin' Fun at the Uranium and Gold Mines
• Underground Blasting at a Gold Mine. '3...2...1...Fire in the Hole!'
• Resource Maven Independent Analysis of the Resource Markets
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The Bawl Mill
• Legislation and Regulation
• PLP Update
