Prospecting & Detecting
Tracing Gold To Its Source
June 2021 by Chris Ralph
In this article I am going to talk about the different sources of gold and the clues a prospector can follow to find the source.
Dry Washer, Wet System or Metal Detector?
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The Importance of Prepping you Gold Detecting Spots
If you want to get better gold you will need to put your detector down for a while .
Gold Detecting—Are You Up For It?
“What does it take to get into gold detecting?” This may seem like a simple question, but the more I hear it, the more I realize it is a frequent question that needs to be answered.
Metal Detector Testing Methods
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Revisiting an Old Mine in Idaho Reaps Rewards
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My Lucky Month of March
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The PIGMI—a DIY Crevice Tool
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