How-To Guides
Step-by-step instructions for prospecting techniques, equipment building, and field skills. Clear, practical guidance for beginners and experienced prospectors alike.
How to Separate Gold from Concentrates
This is the easiest and least-expensive way to separate gold from concentrates for the amateur gold prospector.
How to Sluice for Gold
In the early gold rush days prospectors used sluice boxes to remove gold from vast amounts of gold ore and gold bearing gravel deposits.
How to Pan for Gold
A complete step-by-step guide to gold panning with equipment list and important tips for success.
How to Talk like a Miner
It's hard not to be confused the first time you talk to a 'real' miner. They have a distinctive vocabulary developed over the years.
How to Separate Gold from Black Sand Concentrates
Step-by-step methods for extracting every speck of gold from your hard-won concentrates.
Building Your Own Highbanker: Plans and Parts List
Complete DIY guide to constructing a portable highbanker for serious recreational prospecting.
Advanced Gold Panning Techniques the Pros Use
Master the tap, the swirl, and the final separation for faster, more efficient panning.
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