Prospecting & Detecting
Mother Lode Leaf Gold
July 2011 by Matt Fabian
After removing about six inches of dirt and cobbles, the sound was a bit more recognizable. I was now confident that there was a definite target and not just a ground noise.
What About Palladium?
Palladium may well be an underexplored element and therefore an opportunity for prospectors and geologists. This is because they are often less than obvious and other than the native metals, a chemical analysis of samples is required to identify PGM-enriched rocks.
Ophir—Possibly the Best Kept Secret in Alaska!
...I decided to excavate the semi-frozen high-bank that was resting on a soft shale bedrock footing. Within three feet, I encountered an intrusive!
Just Feel The Heft of It
“Just feel the heft of it!” Those were the words that lit the fire that created a prospector. Before I tell you what took place, I have a desire to tell you when and where it took place.
Heavy Glacial Rocks and Gold in the Midwest
Over the years, I've noticed a pattern in the type of rocks associated with the best gold deposits in Midwestern glacial gravel.
Grass Valley, Nevada City, Malakoff Diggings, Northern California
September 2022The early miners sought their wealth in the creeks and rivers of the area but the true wealth was discovered by accident.
Bedrock
I am going to break bedrock down a bit and explain my view of the varying scenarios I come across in the field.
Golden Indicators
February 2023
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