Prospecting & Detecting
Potential Gold at Old Hydraulic Sites
October 2013 by Chris Ralph

Sharing Gold Fever with a Friend
While sitting there, I wondered if I should go over the hole again. I did and got a louder signal that turned out being about another twelve inches deep.
Early Winter Detecting in the Sierras

Key to Successful Prospecting: Confidence

The Mystery of the Grand Summit Mine
I didn’t follow-up on this opportunity at that time, as I already had as much on my plate as I could handle, but the potential for this property has never left my mind.
How to Stake Your Own Mining Claims—Part I

Ask The Experts
• Can I get advice on a hard rock property in Calaveras County, California?
Paperwork Guy—A Cautionary Tale
I recently grew complacent, and it caused me to make a mistake that resulted in the loss of a mining claim. It brought my mining plans for the summer to a complete halt.
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