Prospecting & Detecting
Give That Club Claim A Chance
August 2015 by Joe Chmiel
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Addressing EPA Overreach: What Dredgers Need to Know
Lessons Learned From Geologists
Not long after this, I was camped out with the geologist beside the Similkameen River where he showed me the evidence that an ancient channel existed on our claim.
Seven Troy Ounces of Premonition?
He made some casual conversation until he got around to what really brought him into my camper.
Mining for Gemstones and Mineral Specimens
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Will El Nino Move Gold for Miners and End California Drought?
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How Topography Affects Prospecting for Gold
Keeping in mind how the local topography affects where gold has been deposited can help you find more gold, and is certainly something the prospector needs to keep in mind.
Good Assays and Bad
The high prices for gold and silver are exciting and certainly have revolutionized the prospecting and mining scene. New interest in gold and silver mining is springing up from every corner, from individual prospectors armed with gold pans to exploration and mining companies working to set up multimillion dollar commercial operations producing hundreds of thousands of ounces per year. The idea of getting riches from rocks is one that motivates a lot of folks all over the globe. It’s an exciting time, but this excitement brings out another side...
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