Our Old Friend, Mr. Crashbox

January 2021 by Harry Griffin

…what adjustment can I make to my dredge that will enhance its gold-catching ability?

Memories of Shirttail Creek, Northern California

June 2020

…for a few hours, we fervently dug for gold. After we did a cleanup, I couldn’t believe the amount we got.

Fluorescent Mineral Prospecting

September 2020

Ultraviolet light is divided into three levels, labeled A, B and C depending on the wavelength, with C having the shortest wavelength and the most energy.

Moore Creek, Alaska—Then and Now

June 2015
The gold was very chunky and much of it had quartz attached. Even back then I knew that the gold was very close to its source.

Detectors: Past, Present and Future

June 2016
Detectors were invented long before I was born, but it was in the 1960s when they started to become an item popular enough to power a fledgling industry. The key development was miniature transistor technology replacing the old fashioned tube technology of the 1950s, making lightweight, affordable detectors possible.

What, Where and How for the New Prospector

September 2013
How to go about the entire process of prospecting is a big question. The answer comes down to research and preparation.

Prospecting for Liberated Gold

November 2015
Some will doubt its value given the ultra-fine particle size… Some will become encouraged about not having to incur significant time and expense to break rock.

Are Permits Needed For Highbanking In California?

November 2011
...this contradicts the fact that mining claimants are considered landowners with exclusive rights to possess and use that claim, and miners have “riparian rights” on mining claims that do not require permitting.

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