Understanding Large Gold Deposit Types: Discovering New Mines

November 2018 by Chris Ralph

The other opportunity that I see is in seeking unusual types of deposits. Specifically, the prospector would be searching for the stuff no one (or almost no one) is searching for. These deposits are effectively hiding in plain view.

What To Do When Gold Recovery and Assay Values Differ

May 2018

Before going into an analysis of the ore composition, two other major factors will affect the result. These are the accuracy of the assay and the effectiveness of the mill for the gold recovery.

Ask the Experts

December 2012
Questions regarding patented and unpatented mining claims and the legal rights surrounding them.

Using Geologic Maps

December 2015
In order to see what geologic maps can do, we need to think about what we are looking for.

A Few Methods for Sampling Hardrock Deposits

June 2014
With a little homework and a methodical approach to sampling, a prospector can determine if a deposit is worthy of more of an investment...

How to Melt Your Own Gold

March 2012
There are good and bad ways to melt gold. In this article, we’ll take a look at the right way to melt gold without losing any of the valuable metal.

New Research Tool for Miners in Wyoming

September 2018

The Wyoming Geological Survey released an online interactive map...

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January 2015
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