Here's the three big questions and answers about finding gold Now lets get on to those big questions and my answers... Here's a list of the three biggest questions I've been asked about finding gold. Take a good look at the questions and my answers. See if you agree these are your biggest questions as well, let me know what you think... Q 1: Where do you start finding … [Read more...]
A gold finding tip that can make you quake in your boots
A gold finding tip that can make you quake in your boots - It's Gold's Fault! BAM! Rumble.. The ground started rocking and rolling. I was jolted awake, and my wife said "is this it?" I said I'm not sure, and started my usual quake countdown while listening to the rumble, rumble fade off into the distance. It's 5:30 AM, what a way to start the new day in earthquake … [Read more...]
How to find gold when it’s raining cats and dogs
I was just asked this great gold finding question - "Hey Prospector Jess, What should I do in the winter to prepare for this upcoming year [of prospecting]?" Great question -- While snow falls or rivers are in flood stage what do you do next? Of course you'll want to steer clear of any rivers in flood. But what do you do in the meantime? Depending on your skill … [Read more...]
How quickly the price of gold will shift
Take a look at the world around you, it's interesting to observe how quickly the price of gold will shift given a few political words followed by the simple movement of troops in places like the Crimea or Ukraine. Gold has climbed over 10% recently when these world events combined with the effects of growing concern over debt Gold has long represented a store of value as a … [Read more...]
Why do flooding and fires affect placer gold?
Why do flooding and fires affect gold concentration? You may have heard me mention that floods are the primary agent of movement for concentrating placer gold. In fact water moves all that gold, even in the desert. What is possibly the most fascinating part about this is the fact that erosion of land and riverbed is strongly affected by the speed of water moving over it. … [Read more...]