Prospecting & Detecting
What Happened to The Gold Prospecting and Mining Summit?
September 2018 by Scott Harn
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.
Gemstones to Die For
Some gems can potentially poison you, make you sterile and even make you forget who you are.
An Interview with Minelab Engineer Mark Lawrie
The design of metal detectors well-suited for prospecting is an interesting process and not necessarily an easy one to achieve. It is a combination that blends the desires of what prospectors would like, the requirements of sales people and dealers, with the science and physics of what the electronics can achieve.
Fine Gold Panning Without Using Mercury
The technique I will describe is a much safer alternative and it works. It’s a fine-gold panning technique that eliminates the need for mercury amalgamation of most placer samples.
Hidden Value in Old Tailings
The 15 rare earth elements were discovered long after the gold rush began to wane, but demand for them only took off over the past 10 years...
Using Google Earth and Other Maps
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.
Prospecting for Gold in Baja California
It was one of those awkward situations as we walked, fatigued and too thirsty to speak a word.
Mining Journal Receives Honor
For the 20th consecutive year, ICMJ’s Prospecting and Mining Journal was voted “Prospecting Magazine of the Year”...
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Ask The Experts - Why is there no detector signal with pyrite?
• Ask The Experts - Need assaying advice
• Ask The Experts - Can you tell me anything about the Cherry Creek District in Nevada?
• Legislative and Regulatory Update
• Understanding Skim Bar Placers
• Detecting Canyon Bedrock in The Sierras
• Mining Journal Receives Honor
• Gold Prospecting: For Better or Worse
• New Research Tool for Miners in Wyoming
• PLP Update
• Have We Hit 'Peak Gold'?
• Old Mine Sites and New Technology
• Melman on Gold & Silver
• Mining Stock Quotes and Mineral & Metal Prices
