Finding Gold with a VLF Detector—Part III
June 2014
The higher the sensitivity setting, the louder and sharper the signal from a gold nugget or other metal target.
The higher the sensitivity setting, the louder and sharper the signal from a gold nugget or other metal target.
Silver and Base Metal Deposits of the Pioche District
June 2014
The areas that were mineralized with the bedded ore were huge and vast tonnages were indicated, although they had no idea at the time.
The areas that were mineralized with the bedded ore were huge and vast tonnages were indicated, although they had no idea at the time.
California Dredgers: A Step Closer to Getting Back in the Water
June 2014
...Judge Ochoa ordered the parties to participate in mandatory settlement hearings starting June 24, 2014.
...Judge Ochoa ordered the parties to participate in mandatory settlement hearings starting June 24, 2014.
A Few Methods for Sampling Hardrock Deposits
June 2014
With a little homework and a methodical approach to sampling, a prospector can determine if a deposit is worthy of more of an investment...
With a little homework and a methodical approach to sampling, a prospector can determine if a deposit is worthy of more of an investment...
Protecting Our Access to Public Lands
June 2014
As prospectors, we cannot just roll over and continue to ignore the shift in public land management from multiple use to national preserve.
As prospectors, we cannot just roll over and continue to ignore the shift in public land management from multiple use to national preserve.
Arizona's Youngest...and Oldest Prospector
June 2014
I started with, "Hey, Rusty, tell me about the time..." and that was all it took.
I started with, "Hey, Rusty, tell me about the time..." and that was all it took.
Exploring Placers with Auger Drills
June 2014
Augers can be used effectively for placer exploration with certain limitations.
Augers can be used effectively for placer exploration with certain limitations.
Crushing Quartz in Calaveras County: A Placer Miner Learns New Tricks
June 2014
I had never run an impact mill before, but anything involving rocks, water and a big electric motor sounded great.
I had never run an impact mill before, but anything involving rocks, water and a big electric motor sounded great.
Ask the Experts
May 2014
How do mines and refiners deal with doré bars?
How do mines and refiners deal with doré bars?
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May 2014
Gold and silver in Pennsylvania
Gold and silver in Pennsylvania
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May 2014
Setting up a gravity dredge
Setting up a gravity dredge
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May 2014
Sampling and mining a historic mining claim
Sampling and mining a historic mining claim
Our Readers Say
May 2014
I really learned a lot from your step-by-step presentation and our "hands-on" observation of all the steps involved in mining...
I really learned a lot from your step-by-step presentation and our "hands-on" observation of all the steps involved in mining...
Gold Prospecting in Gatesville, Indiana
May 2014
Gatesville is not the only place to find easy public access for gold prospecting opportunities in Central Indiana.
Gatesville is not the only place to find easy public access for gold prospecting opportunities in Central Indiana.
Finding Gold with a VLF Detector—Part II
May 2014
It is this ability to hear and respond to the faintest of audio signals that I believe separates the best nugget hunters from everyone else.
It is this ability to hear and respond to the faintest of audio signals that I believe separates the best nugget hunters from everyone else.
Cliven Bundy vs. BLM
May 2014
...was all this about grazing fees and the desert tortoise, or something more?
...was all this about grazing fees and the desert tortoise, or something more?
Critical Metals: Zinc
May 2014
In this article, part of an ongoing series taking a look at critical metals in our economy, we will examine the mining and use of the metal zinc.
In this article, part of an ongoing series taking a look at critical metals in our economy, we will examine the mining and use of the metal zinc.
Gold Prospecting & Mining Summit Exceeds Expectations
May 2014
Brian...had cleared off some virgin, gold-bearing bedrock areas prior to our arrival, so everyone had ample opportunity to find and take home some gold.
Brian...had cleared off some virgin, gold-bearing bedrock areas prior to our arrival, so everyone had ample opportunity to find and take home some gold.
Legitimately Reducing Business Vehicle Costs
May 2014
When it comes to the expense of using a car, van, pickup or panel truck for business purposes, they can be deducted by the operation as 'transportation" expenses.
When it comes to the expense of using a car, van, pickup or panel truck for business purposes, they can be deducted by the operation as 'transportation" expenses.
Search Coils and Techniques
May 2014
This article is intended to try to help someone who is breaking into gold detecting and using a pulse induction (PI) detector.
This article is intended to try to help someone who is breaking into gold detecting and using a pulse induction (PI) detector.
