As is typical with all precious and valuable resources, people are finding new sources of gold around the world and then finding new ways to harvest the gold that has been found. From what was traditionally done through the use of deep underground mines and placer mining in streams and rivers, now gold can be […]
Gold Prospecting
Most small-scale gold prospectors search for placer gold that is deposited in streams and rivers, but it can also be found in arid climates far away from existing water sources. Gold can be found using a variety of different methods. The most common way to recover gold in the water is by gold panning, but larger equipment can also be used to help prospectors recover more gold by processing more material. This page includes information on different gold mining methods.
Removing Fine Placer Gold from Black Sands
Small scale gold prospecting is a very popular past-time these days. It can be a very lucrative undertaking but it can be a frustrating one at times too. One of the biggest problems for small scale prospectors is stubborn black sand deposits that keep them from being able to maximize the profits on the gold […]
How Cyanide Leaching is Used in Gold Mining
There have been several methods developed by miners to extract gold particles from ore over the last hundred or so years. Of those methods, the ‘Cyanide Leaching Process’ (Cyanidation), is the method that is commonly used the most often to do this. As the name implies, the main component in the process is a sodium […]
Mercury Amalgamation and Fine Gold Recovery
In the 1800’s the use of mercury to extract gold from ore (called Amalgamation) was the most commonly used method by small scale prospectors for this purpose. It has been a highly controversial method of extraction to say the least because of both the physical and environmental health risks that mercury poses. Individual prospectors will […]
The Best Way to Market and Sell Placer Gold
Finding a good market for placer gold is a very common challenge for many gold miners throughout the world. To get a fair price, you need to actually understand what your gold assays for, and find a way to market it that will maximize its value. Finding a decent amount of gold is extremely difficult […]
Gold Mining and Prospecting in Ontario Canada
Ontario has been producing gold for over a century. However, it is important to note that if you are looking to find gold by panning, it may not be as easy as you think, even though Ontario is extremely rich with gold. Ontario’s gold reserves are mostly mineral deposits making it quite difficult to find […]
3 Reasons You Never Find Any Gold
Equipping Your Vehicle for Prospecting Season
Most of the goldfields throughout the Western U.S., Australia, and much of the world are very remote; far away from paved roads, gas stations, and the typical comforts of home that we are all used to. It is extremely important that you have enough supplies in your vehicle to handle any situation that may arise. […]
Natural Gold Indicators (Part 3)
Also be sure to read: Natural Gold Indicators (Part 1) & Natural Gold Indicators (Part 2) There are many gold deposits all around the world that are still undiscovered, and waiting to be unearthed. Below are some natural indicators that can lead you to rich gold-bearing areas. Similar Appearance to Nearby Gold Districts One of […]
Find Gold in Arid Regions with a Drywasher
Many of the most productive gold districts throughout the West have little to no water. This can be a very challenging environment to search for gold. Many of the richest gold districts in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and Southern California require special prospecting methods in order to find gold. Most types of mining equipment use […]
Online Research Tools for Gold Prospectors
The internet provides some amazing resources to help prospectors locate good areas to find gold. The free information available to us is better today than it ever has been. The two resources below are some of the handiest tools available for research. Google Earth Google Earth is a virtual map of the Earth. […]
Natural Gold Indicators (Part 2)
Miners and prospectors have found a lot of gold over the years, but they haven’t even come close to finding in all. There are many rich gold deposits that have yet to be discovered. The following are several indicators of potential areas that may contain gold. Be sure to check out Natural Gold Indicators (Part […]
Natural Gold Indicators (Part 1) – Gold Geology Lesson
Gold Geology and the Natural Indicators that can help you find gold Not all gold deposits out there have been found and mined. There are still places that contain gold that have never been worked, despite the fact that miners have been searching for gold for hundreds of years now. If you can find one […]
Finding Information on Historic Mining Areas
To successfully and consistently find gold nuggets with a metal detector, or to be a successful prospector in general, in-depth research is absolutely critical. This is what will lead you to the gold, and it is really the main thing that separates successful gold prospectors from the rest. This is something that takes place at […]
Man-Made Gold Indicators (Part 2)
In Man-Made Gold Indicators (Part 1), we discussed some of the most common things to look for that will indicate that gold has been found previously. The evidence of historic mining is everywhere, but you have to know what to look for. This article continues to identify places that have been mined in the past, […]