Prospecting & Detecting
Talking Metal Detectors with Brent Weaver of Garrett
June 2022 by Chris Ralph
… I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Brent Weaver, Garrett’s chief design engineer to talk about gold-oriented detectors, how they work and how prospectors can get the most out of them.
Roads to Nowhere
What today appears to be a “road to nowhere” was once a road to somewhere. At today’s precious metal prices that somewhere can be of great importance to you.
Entry-Level Metal Detectors for Gold Prospecting
These are entry-level machines designed with gold prospecting in mind and with the ability to handle mineralized ground and see nuggets of a grain or so in size, perhaps smaller.
Swing and a Miss
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Sunshine and Gold
Prospecting Australia—Part I
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Buying a Mining Claim: Questions to Ask
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All About Garnets
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