How to Process High-Clay Placer Deposits Without Specialized Equipment How to Process High-Clay Placer Deposits Without Specialized EquipmentHigh-clay placer deposits are often challenging to extract due to their sticky nature,…
How the Mogollon Mountains of New Mexico Became a Mining Epicenter How the Mogollon Mountains of New Mexico Became a Mining EpicenterLocated in the southwestern United States, the Mogollon Mountains…
The Role of Local Geography in Enhancing Dowsing Accuracy The Role of Local Geography in Enhancing Dowsing AccuracyDowsing, often referred to as water witching, is the practice of using a…
The Legalities of Operating Heavy Equipment on Your Mining Claim The Legalities of Operating Heavy Equipment on Your Mining ClaimOperating heavy equipment on your mining claim involves navigating a complex…
How to Set Up a Small-Scale Mining Operation Legally How to Set Up a Small-Scale Mining Operation LegallySetting up a small-scale mining operation can be an exciting venture, but it…
Locating Gold Using Rock Fault Lines and Natural Fractures Locating Gold Using Rock Fault Lines and Natural FracturesThe pursuit of gold has fascinated humankind for centuries, driving individuals and societies…
Spotting Silver-Bearing Quartz Veins in Remote Mountain Ranges Spotting Silver-Bearing Quartz Veins in Remote Mountain RangesIdentifying silver-bearing quartz veins is crucial for mineral exploration and mining of precious metals. Silver…
How Gold Was Found and Exploited in Brazil’s Serra Pelada The Discovery of Gold in Serra PeladaIn the early 1980s, Serra Pelada, located in the Brazilian Amazon, became the epicenter…
How to File for Exploration Permits on Federal or State Lands How to File for Exploration Permits on Federal or State LandsFiling for exploration permits on federal or state lands…
Using Portable XRF Devices to Test Copper Content in Rocks Using Portable XRF Devices to Test Copper Content in RocksPortable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) devices have emerged as vital tools in…