Archive for September, 2010

  • The old timers were a different breed that we are today. Back in the 1800's and early 1900's the old miners and prospectors would only spend time on something that paid or they believed would pay. And if was a belief, it had better turn to reality pretty quickly. If they spent time doing something, it was profitable.

    Understanding Mining Claims and Old Digs

    Posted on September 25, 2010 | No Comments
    The old timers were a different breed that we are today. Back in the 1800's and early 1900's the old miners and prospectors would only spend time on something that paid or they believed would pay. And if was a belief, it had better turn to reality pretty quickly. If they spent time doing something, it was profitable.

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  • It happens to all of us. We're out on a great trip prospecting and mining for that elusive yellow metal and all of the sudden something breaks. When this happens one of two things is sure to follow next, failure or success.

    Gold Prospecting Field Repairs

    Posted on September 21, 2010 | 1 Comment
    It happens to all of us. We're out on a great trip prospecting and mining for that elusive yellow metal and all of the sudden something breaks. When this happens one of two things is sure to follow next, failure or success.

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  • If there is one book I recommend that you read for just general historical mining knowledge it is De Re Metallica by Georgius Agricola written in 1556. It has been...

    De Re Metallica by Georgius Agricola

    Posted on September 20, 2010 | No Comments
    If there is one book I recommend that you read for just general historical mining knowledge it is De Re Metallica by Georgius Agricola written in 1556. It has been...

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