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Simple Sluice Design
October 2002 by Michael S. Murray
One of the first pieces of prospecting equipment I acquired was a really nice little aluminum backpack sluice. I’ve used it for some time now and have always been impressed with how well it works for keeping the fine wire gold. But ever since I got on the Internet and started looking around for prospecting stuff, I have been toying with the idea of making a flexible conduit sluice.Additional articles that might interest you...
Dredging Tips From The Golden Rogue
September 2011
Everyone has a bucket list, and one of my items has always been to dredge and dive in a major river, Oregon’s Rogue, with the opportunity to find some chunky gold.
Everyone has a bucket list, and one of my items has always been to dredge and dive in a major river, Oregon’s Rogue, with the opportunity to find some chunky gold.
The Other Minerals of Mt. Diablo
January 2000
Although it is now known that Mount Diablo, located in Contra Costa County in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, was the site of the largest coal mining operation in the state during the last half of the 19th century... this majestic focal point... also was the source of other minerals.
Although it is now known that Mount Diablo, located in Contra Costa County in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, was the site of the largest coal mining operation in the state during the last half of the 19th century... this majestic focal point... also was the source of other minerals.
The Bawl Mill
September 2000
• Man turns in two gold bars...
• You'd better get used to the dark...
• Man turns in two gold bars...
• You'd better get used to the dark...
Ask the Experts
October 2012
Good questions...from A to Z...
Good questions...from A to Z...
Guest Editorial—Unreasonable Interpretations
June 2000
Throughout the colorful history of mining, reviews of old documents and stories have led to new mineral discoveries.
Throughout the colorful history of mining, reviews of old documents and stories have led to new mineral discoveries.
Update on the West Mojave Desert Planning Area
August 2001
It is our hope that the following information will help desert residents understand what is happening and prepare them with adequate knowledge and information to participate in the government process as allowed by the United States Constitution and provided for in public law.
It is our hope that the following information will help desert residents understand what is happening and prepare them with adequate knowledge and information to participate in the government process as allowed by the United States Constitution and provided for in public law.
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