Golden Legends Tales of Buried Treasure

Go here to see photos of the mine, ore cars, etc and learn about how supplies were brought in to save the deteriorating gold mine that closed in 1949. Click the autoplay button at the top of the page for a wonderful slide show. http://chemelec.com/Mascot-Mine/Mascot-Mine-Viewer.htm                        http://www.helenmills.me/2011/08/mascot-gold-mine-at-hedley.html

This is a good overview of how a gold suction dredger works. It begins with a diagram showing the parts to the cycle/ process. then there is text describing design and intake size of nozzles. Power source and compressed air are also covered. The issue of suction gravel and possible stoppage are dealt with. The power jets and the header box are of importance and described. Issues of dredge flotation are briefly covered. WARNING : There are links to commercials/ad information for possible purchase. This is worth a fast read for anybody starting out who wants to prospect/ dredge with the big boys right off. Gold Fever Prospecting holds number one position in Google search with regard to most gold prospecting topics - and with good reason. Disclaimer, I have never dredged. http://www.goldfeverprospecting.com/howdosugodrw.html                           ...

Here is a blog with outstanding information on gold prospecting. The author of this blog has great experience in identifying gold ore and concentrating on where to find gold. His orientation is toward educating about the fastest way to find it. The photographs are just outstanding.  He also lists about 50 of his favorite spots for gold prospecting if he could buy properties. Another thing I like about this blog is the description of iron stained ore (gossan) which is something we see a lot of in Arizona (well, that is relative). If you see this type of ore - gossan, quartz, schist with quartz)- look around. I have seen a number of abandoned gold mines in Arizona with this kind of rock formation. In addition, the blog goes into a description of geology of dipping veins. There is also scholarly information about ore shoots. And something new for me,  he indicates that a massive pyrite deposit smells like garlic! I think this is an absolute must read. http://searching-for-g...