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Picks & Pans: Detecting in Kauai, Hawaii

Winter in Alaska! What is an Alaskan gold miner to do? Go somewhere warm to look for gold, that's what!

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Prospecting Underground: Use Caution


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How PGMs Affect Assay Beads


Most fire assayers are trained to observe the cupelled beads very carefully, noting any discoloring or surface roughness that might indicate that one or more of the platinum group metals (PGMs) are present. The “clues and tests” I have included in this article stem from several sources, including my 35 years of experience performing torch assays...

Detecting Nuggets—Overcoming New Challenges


Depth is not an issue unless the site is thoroughly cleaned of shallow trash, and it is far easier to isolate and remove targets using a small coil in a target rich location.

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Alaska: Kodiak Islands Mineral Resources


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