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The Art of Finding Coarse Gold Part I—The Geology of Coarse Gold Formation
December 2004 by Chris Ralph

large gold is often the “holy grail” of the independent prospector, no matter which type of equipment is used. Hefty, good-sized gold nuggets are...
Flexible Circuits Possible From Gold Wire
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University said they have constructed electronic circuits that can stretch like rubber. Possible uses include wearable electronics or artificial nerves.
Sixteen to One Gold Mine: Unique Challenges and Potential Rewards - Pt I
Many of the Sixteen to One’s challenges arise from its unusual geology and the pocket characteristics of the ore deposits.
Ask The Experts - Skim Bar Placers article clarification
Prospecting Knowledge -- Pass It On!
I had two of the guys go down into the creek and each one picked out a small island of bedrock. I had them detect their piece of bedrock and then gave a critique to all on how they did.
Picks & Pans—The Green Rock, Rattlesnakes, Good Gold and Ruth's Mine

Mining Tax Increase Suggested
Earlier this year when gold topped $1,000 an ounce, Gibbons, a former mining geologist and lawyer, vowed to veto any bill that called for increasing mining taxes in 2009.
Picks & Pans: Leon Always Finds the Most Gold

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