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Pocket Mining Potential in Nevada's East Humboldt Range
September 2009 by Tom Bohmker
Since the cycle of water flow is dominated by excessive and sudden “gulley washers” after downpours typical of desert country, there is a tendency to spread gold values out in the alluvial fans and not have placer gold concentrations more typical of big river deposits.Additional articles that might interest you...
Over The Divide—Chuck Cox, 1943-2009
March 2009
We were saddened to learn that Chuck Cox, a long-time prospector and tireless organizer for the Washington Prospectors Mining Association, passed away...
We were saddened to learn that Chuck Cox, a long-time prospector and tireless organizer for the Washington Prospectors Mining Association, passed away...
Metal Detector Only Requirement for Hunting Treasure
July 2000
In 1977, Mary Lee Bunch bought her husband a Christmas gift she joked would "keep him off the streets." Sure, Milton Bunch is off the streets. But now you can't keep him off the roadsides...
In 1977, Mary Lee Bunch bought her husband a Christmas gift she joked would "keep him off the streets." Sure, Milton Bunch is off the streets. But now you can't keep him off the roadsides...
Early Winter Detecting in the Sierras
January 2017
The mine site consists of river gravels from an ancient channel covering over 20 acres, and the place is covered with very large river rock and small tree overgrowth.

Visionaries, Scoundrels, and Gamblers
February 2000
Ask leading historians to name Colorado's top 10 builders and the list quickly grows to 50 people. The list includes visionaries, scoundrels and gamblers.
Ask leading historians to name Colorado's top 10 builders and the list quickly grows to 50 people. The list includes visionaries, scoundrels and gamblers.
The Bawl Mill
March 2003
• War games...
• #%$@*!
• Big hermano is watching...
• War games...
• #%$@*!
• Big hermano is watching...
Epithermal Gold and Silver Deposits
April 2017
Epithermal deposits form in the ground at shallow depths. They are popular with prospectors because can yield very rich deposits and they are widespread in the Western US.

Nine Pound Nugget Found In Northern California!
June 2010
A recent discovery in Northern California has proven once again that there is still good gold to be found if you do your homework.

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