Prospecting in the desert has many challenges that are unique to this harsh environment. Primarily, it is the lack of water, or more specifically, the inaccessibility of water to process material using traditional alluvial mining methods. Of course, there are many gold-bearing areas that are in arid desert environments. And while it may be true […]
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Metal Detecting and Drywashing in Arizona
Arizona is easily one of the most popular states for gold prospecting for a variety of reasons. One of the main attractions is the mild climate that draws thousands of “snowbirds” to the state each winter, many of whom take up the activity. There are countless areas within the state of Arizona that has gold, […]