Prospecting & Detecting
Sulfides and Intergrain Gold Wire Nuggets
March 2018 by Bilbo Kringle
...these nuggets have not traveled far from the lode because the golden wire lattices would have been torn apart or flattened during weathering of rock and deposition by violent stream action.
The Batteries Metal Rush
There is a major change coming in the economy of the world and now is the time for prospectors and miners to grab a ticket and get on board.
Prospecting and Mining Old Mine Sites
In some places valuable ores can be found within the waste material of mine dumps, sorted ore piles, and detrital vein matter at the surface. Though many of these old mine sites can be an excellent source of gold, not all are created equal.
Divide and Conquer—Detecting Old Placer Grounds with Friends
He no sooner had turned around and started moving when I hollered again that I had another nice one.
Panning for Gold on Canyon Creek
I was able to remove the gravels with the assistance of a crowbar and I scooped them up with a garden trowel. This gravel contained over a pennyweight of gold and there were several 2-grain and 3-grain pieces…
How Long Does It Take to Find and Recover An Ounce of Gold?
Some ask if a prospector can collect an entire ounce in a day. It is possible; I’ve done it before.
The Underground Mining Adventure Continues
Our group of independent miners have been busy crafting a uniquely designed ladder/ore cart track from the bottom of an 85-foot mine shaft in a historical hard rock mine.
Where to Find Gold in Indiana—Part II
Part I of the article addressed modern placer gold deposits. This second installment will address “ancient” flood deposits.
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The Bawl Mill
• The Wild Rush To Find More Cobalt—Part II
• Trash! A Hindrance Or Hot Spot For Hidden Gold?
• Rare Silver Nuggets And Their Origins
• Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Re-Opening Nevada’s Relief Canyon Mine
• PLP and MMAC Update
• New Rules For Taxing Pass-Through Income
• Man Who Died In Yellowstone In 2017 Was Looking For Hidden Treasure
• $50 Million in Gold From 1857 Shipwreck Approved for Sale
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
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PLP To Address Needs Of Small Miners With Proposed Amendment
