Since we’ve already covered the basics of permitting a “Notice Level” mining operation, it’s time to talk actual mining.

We continue to seek out a patented mining property with an owner who is willing to host such an event with a water supply and enough remaining gold to make it worthwhile for the students.

Most small-scale miners want to know how they can set up a system much more cheaply. The difficulty is in the balance of putting together a decent small-scale system at a reasonable cost.

For the prospector, knowing what oxidized hydrothermal alteration looks like in the field is an important exploration tool.

Gold specimens that include visible crystal formations are among the rarest, most attractive and most valuable forms of gold to be found.

…my intent is to distribute this information in layman’s language so that even the “backyard/shade tree/mom & pop” fire assayers can benefit.