Prospecting & Detecting
Lost Sally's Gold
December 2015 by Tom Leftwich
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Our 29-Troy-Ounce Golden Blessing
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How Far To The Gold?
…in spite of the fact that the well-pounded spots probably don’t have much gold left, I see all too many prospectors hike down to a creek or other spot at the first place the road comes near it just because it’s the easiest access point.
Understanding Skim Bar Placers
Perhaps the most notable thing about skim placers is that they form on the top surface of gravel bars, as opposed to coarser gold placers where the weight of the gold particles allows the gold to settle down on or near bedrock.
Finding Gold with a VLF Detector—Part I
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Looking for that Hidden Placer
I detect in a wide array of situations. I like to search for places that no one has been to. I really like to find areas that have never been worked at all.
Successful Rally for Suction Dredge Miners in Idaho
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