Prospecting & Detecting
Using Google Earth and Other Maps
November 2012 by Chris Ralph
Last month, one of our readers requested an article regarding the possible use of Google Earth for prospecting research. It was a good idea, so here it is.Placer Channel Sampling

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Detecting For Gold—Are You Up For It?

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To Foam or Not to Foam
George was considering filling his dredge floats with closed-cell foam, ensuring that there would be no area available within each float for flooding.
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Turning Hobby Mining into Business Mining
The first thing a person should do is seriously consider whether they want to go mining as a hobby or a business, and the tax implications of the choice.
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