Using Favorable Rock Types to Find More Gold

September 2020 by Chris Ralph

The more experienced prospectors know these lesser known spots are the types of places where big finds are still made.

Modern-Day Claim Jumping

September 2016
We soon found that our discovery post and other claim markers were gone and replaced with new posts and a notice of location with an earlier date than had been on our notice of location.

Ganes Creek After The Flood

October 2014
Doug told me that there had been a 100-year flood that took place in October of 2013 and it washed out part of the mile-long landing strip. It also washed a large, wide gully down below and above the camp.

Refractory Gold Processing

February 2013
After your excitement peaks when you first receive the high gold assay from the vein you just exposed, you ponder how you will extract and sell your gold. You will need to develop a flow sheet for your process to optimize your recovery and minimize your costs and permit requirements.

Drywashing Without A Drywasher

January 2022

After trading for a specialized gold detector, my gold finds went up in a hurry. Even though those older gold detectors were pretty good, things have changed a lot since then.

Comments on Gold Rush and Bering Sea Gold Series

March 2014
The 316 Mining Company has not been all that successful, but does not ever seem to learn from their past mistakes.

Want to Go to Australia?

July 2014
Every year there are large nuggets found by the diligent, and occasionally by the lucky newbie.

Detecting for Gold—Finding Nuggets Where You Least Expect Them

September 2012
Many friends have come up to my locale to detect for gold. I am writing this article hoping that it may help anyone who uses a detector to prospect for gold nuggets.

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