Crystallized Gold Mines of California

February 2022 by Marc Davis

Gold specimens that include visible crystal formations are among the rarest, most attractive and most valuable forms of gold to be found.

A Model Mining Operation

August 2014
After he excavates the ore down to bedrock, he goes over the bedrock with a metal detector to ensure he didn't leave any gold behind before he backfills the area.

Heavy Glacial Rocks and Gold in the Midwest

December 2013
Over the years, I've noticed a pattern in the type of rocks associated with the best gold deposits in Midwestern glacial gravel.

Ask the Experts

March 2014
NOI or POO for small backhoe

The Story Behind the Story

March 2013
Anyone who has found a patch knows the difficulties involved. Those who haven’t can guess, and with any effort will soon realize it.

The China Hat

November 2022

Blue Collar Prospector Goes Big In Eldorado County!

January 2024

The Summer of ‘81

November 2019

When it was all setup and running, you had everything coming off the dredge riffles into the boil box. At the hole section, some of the water got sucked down and pulled a lot of black sand and over heavies…

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