Gold prospecting

Where to find gold in Arizona, Placer deposits in Quartzsite, rockhounding and prospecting.

I envisioned this as a way to wash more material faster than panning. I got this far and had to quit. I am hoping that the concept will spark an idea from those interested. The point is that the cost was minimal. The funnel was one I used to change oil. The electric box cost about a buck at a hardware store. The bucket was free. The little kids "U" shaped table or stand or chair or whatever was 2 bucks at Goodwill. The screen was part of a set I bought at a gold prospecting show. Use any 1/8…

Energy and Minerals - The geology and methods of mining gold placer type deposits.

Don't make the mistake of thinking that you can't find gold in your state. In fact, there are spots near you where prospectors are finding gold right now!

You have heard about panning for gold and perhaps know how to use recovery equipment, but on claim arrival, finding a spot is a new story. Here are some useful tips.

www.wildernessray.comWilderness Ray shows you what tools to include in your backpack when gold prospecting. Then shares some tips on how to use a Garrett Gol...

Best slucie mat to use in your sluice? Selecting the correct sluice mat to capture gold is not easy. We review the sluice mats and help you decide.

Testing some pay dirt at the Loud Mine in GA. Running the HogPan and Multi Sluice.

Quick video showing where gold falls in different areas of inside bends.

If you've ever wondered whether a gold piece is real gold or some other type of metal, you can find out without taking it to a jeweler or pawn shop. Using equipment and ingredients you already have, you can test the authenticity of gold with a very simple test conducted in your own kitchen.