Prospecting & Detecting
Turning Hobby Mining into Business Mining
March 2013 by Steve Herschbach
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.12-Year-Old Unearths Large Diamond
It is the eighth largest brown diamond to be found and certified by park staff.
Over the Divide: Retta Atkins & Darren VanHouten
Revisiting Old Haunts
I had some success following this premise this summer, finding a few nuggets in places I think I overlooked in the past.
Out of the Ashes—New Access to Gold
As I arrived at my detecting location, I got all my gear and headed up the trail. I had to stop and take in the devastation all around me.
Underwater Reclamation
Working underwater certainly has its challenges, but since I wanted to learn how to blast underwater, I just needed to dive in headfirst and take charge of the operation.
The Batteries Metal Rush
There is a major change coming in the economy of the world and now is the time for prospectors and miners to grab a ticket and get on board.
Dredging Do's and Don'ts
I’d start the day by crawling out of my dome tent, cooking up some Spam and eggs, and heating water for instant coffee on the Coleman stove.
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