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.

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.

Find of a Lifetime

May 2013
My metal detecting hobby began about ten years ago when I bought a used metal detector for about $300. I got it specifically to look for meteorites. It was pretty much worthless, not user friendly, and I did not find anything with it.

Coprolite—A Prospector's Tale

February 2014
Gold nuggets come in all forms, but I never expected that dinosaur nuggets would too, and at a decent price.

Shallow Water Crevicing Can Bring Big Rewards

May 2013
Shallow water crevicing or sniping can produce gold if you’re persistent, a hard worker and lucky. It’s nice to have a snorkel, wet suit and goggles. The best practice for success, in my humble opinion, has always been to determine the best gold location and then figure out how to capture it.

Hundreds Rally in Support of PLP Octoberfest Fundraiser

December 2014
...more folks rolled in on Saturday morning and many were eager to venture out onto the Sleepy Bear property—all 415 acres—and try their luck at finding some gold.

The Challenge of Winter Dredging

November 2016
Dredges actually do pretty well in freezing conditions. There are a few tips you should know, however.

Recent Prospecting in Plumas County

November 2010
Plumas has been historically rich in gold because of its favorable geology. The Melones Fault trends north-south through the county and many rich gold-bearing districts lie along its course.

Subscription Required:
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

Free:
Uphill Battle Continues for California Dredgers