I happen to know of a gravel co. that mines gravel and gold is a bi-product. Question,... Are we allowed to mine for the gravel on our claims? Valueable metals and gems, yes, but just plain ol' rock? I haven't been able to find any info on the BLM
Read more…-----Just something to add Gun History An interesting lesson in history. In 1929, the Soviet Union established gun control. From 1929 to 1953, about 20 million dissidents, unable to defend themselves, were rounded up and exterminated. --------------
Read more…I've been looking for some prospectors around the Auburn area. Anyone on here close by? I've had a little luck in the National Forest, just enough to keep me interested. Just looking for a partner so I can learn a little more. Any takers?
Read more…Dear Fred Senate Bill 670 (anti-suction dredging legislation) was passed by the California Assembly several days ago. It will now reach the governor as soon as tomorrow (13 July). Because this has passed through the legislature as an "urgency bill,"
Read more…I suggest writing the Governor. Here is a link to send an e-mail: http://gov.ca.gov/interact#email but I recommend sending a letter too! Here is an example letter: Dear Governor Schwarzenegger: Please veto SB670-Wiggins or any bill seeking to plac
Read more…I just saw this posted on another forum, so it looks like the judge has issue an order for the state of California to stop issuing dredging permits, but I didn't see any mention of you not being able to dredge if you have already bought your permit,
Read more…I cant seem to find a definitive answer by searching, so i thought i would ask. With a keene p180 direct mount pump, is there enough room between the motor and pump to fit a pulley for air, or is a special mounting bracket required? Inquiring minds w
Read more…Has America gone soft? Some history, may need to be repeated. See the attachment below.
Read more…Hello all ! I hope everyone is doing well. Can anyone tell me if there is a place close to The Crater Of Diamonds State Park in Arkansa to do any panning ? I'm taking some friends up to look for some diamonds( be there a few time) and maybe get lucky
Read more…Do you have any questions about how to really read a topo map? Here's the best all-around info I've found, and thought I would share. http://www.ghosttowns.com/topotmaps.html
Read more…It is not often that I get impressed with a particular author, but I ran across a site awhile back that I have a hard time leaving because I enjoy his writing so much. I have been to some of the places and knew some of the people he writes about and
Read more…AU to you! Hi, I have put together a small "How to" booklet that details how to make a really efficient,portable and easy to use sluice box,using an old cooler that would usually be cast away to the landfill and wasted. The booklet is made with a spe
Read more…Does any one know if prospecting is allowed on the King River near Fresno, Calif.
Read more…We are probaly going to be moveing to the Apache Junction AZ area this week & are looking for places around there to go looking for gold. It's hard to find info. on where to go in that area. Anybody around there?
Read more…Can you send Private Messages to other members here on Gold Prospectors Space, as you can on other "forums", if you can, how is it done, I see that I have an "inbox", but I don't see anywhere to send a PM to another member? Thanks for any help, Ski
Read more…I would like to thank Danny and Greg for a great time out. I learned a lot about dredging, lets do it again
Read more…Anyone out there have any good pictures of Platinum or know were to go to see them???
Read more…I came across this info and hope it helps out in some way. It helped me. ACCORDING TO THE FEDERAL MINING LAWS AN UNPATENTED MINING CLAIM IS A particular parcel of Federal land, valuable for a specific mineral deposit or deposits. It is a parcel f
Read more…Hello to everyone, I have come to think that we can no longer just count on the chosen few to do most of the work in getting the word out about the good that prospecting can for people who enjoy it but also the good it can do for the environment. So
Read more…This web site will help everyone find open and closed mining claims. Plus lots of other stuff. It will take time to learn this site. www.geocommunicator.gov/blmMap/Map.jsp?MAP=MC
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