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We're New...CA Central Coast 4012 2
Started by whimzy103@aol.com
Howdy: Whimzy Treasures has been the name of my wife's collectible business for thirty years. We have been to a few meetings at the Warbird Museum and just bought a Garrett AT Gold today. We have managed to collect quite the assortment of dirt from a couple of the local GPAA claims. No nuggets yet but lots of fine gold. Next purchase will be a high banker. So far all we have is a small alluvial sluice. I built it an expanded metal riffle and it works but it's obvious that we need a rock wa...
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by JERE CLEMENTS  04 Jan 2016 09:28 AM |
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6 Replies and 7645 Views
Colorado Land 7645 6
Started by worldavi@gate.net
I was wondering if the south western side of Colorado holds any promising gold This in the area of Route 50 and State Highway 69. I get these emails with land for sale, and thought if it would be able to pickup some cheap enough land in a good area, might make the detecting days much nicer. I would think someone may be familiar with the areas.
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by Benjamin Crain 03 Jan 2016 08:24 PM |
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5 Replies and 7645 Views
Newbie in Georgia 7645 5
Started by waltfletcher@hotmail.com
Just joined GPAA today and looking forward to learning the ropes of prospecting! Happy Holidays Walt
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by PAUL STRAUB 29 Dec 2015 08:22 AM |
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6 Replies and 15675 Views
Floating Gold? 15675 6
Started by crashcrain@gmail.com
I worked a claim down on the San Miguel River with my wife and we brought a bucket of river sands home to work with. The sand bar we were digging into was a natural eddy in the curve of a river. The first thing I noticed was that the sand was like concrete mix, very mineral rich and heavy material.
So we bring it home and panning and I am not finding anything, but I am having a problem with the dried sands dirtying up my panning troth. I add a little bit of Special D (Dawn dish soap) like most...
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by WALTER EASON 28 Dec 2015 08:58 AM |
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2 Replies and 6568 Views
Trouble getting gold 6568 2
Started by ecunnar@yahoo.com
I'm in a known gold area and prospecting several claims in the area. I'm using a Midas standard model and a 'gold miner' spiral gold mining machine. I get plenty of black sand with both units but can see small flects of gold in the tailings and no gold from either machine. I believe both machines are set up correctly but I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong so any suggestions can help.
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by JEFF MARTIN 26 Dec 2015 08:35 PM |
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2 Replies and 5371 Views
N00b in NW Oregon - Hello! 5371 2
Started by engineering_pe@protonmail.com
Hello:
I am a mechanical engineer and US Patent Agent by weekday, but I have long had an interest in extraction and refining industries, the history of the American West, industrial inventions, development, and progress, and am outgrowing some hobbies and looking into new activities.
I built a copy of Dave Gingery's charcoal foundry and had fun making metal castings, and right upstream from that hobby is mining and refining. I'm not young and not in the best physical shape, but let's...
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by ROY HOUTZ 23 Dec 2015 10:56 PM |
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2 Replies and 5383 Views
Anyone have experience with the Quartzsite MDC? 5383 2
Started by jlocke1970@att.net
I realize that I am asking about a separate organization here and hope that is not an issue to the GPAA -
The wife and I usually spend a week or two in Quartzsite, AZ each year and are interested in joining the Quartzsite Metal Detecting Club. I have sent a couple of emails to the addresses I have been able to find for them and have received no response. We would like to receive any of their literature prior to our visit this coming year (February ), to do a bit of research on their claims. I b...
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by Jim Locke 16 Dec 2015 04:44 PM |
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7 Replies and 5871 Views
Not Gold? 5871 7
Started by airnut79831@yahoo.com
I have found something in my mini sluice that is heavy like gold but is 'shiny silvery' in color.
Could this be platinum or mercury covered gold It's not black sand either, plus this stuff is not magnetic.
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by Marshall McLean 14 Dec 2015 06:58 PM |
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3 Replies and 4307 Views
Toms Digging Pick in Gold Fever No two pans are the Same Episode 130GF 4307 3
Started by mike-gibson-1@hotmail.com
'Eureka' I found out where Tom got his pick.....'The Gold Lady' in Arizona usually carries this pick. She will only get more made if she has a demand. Call her up and tell her you want one. (928)692-5035 or (928) 542-4890
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by TIM LEIBEL 12 Dec 2015 08:22 PM |
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4 Replies and 7585 Views
~Metal Detector~ 7585 4
Started by mskandie1013@yahoo.com
Hi,
Does anyone know of a good affordable metal detector for beginners, to start out with
Also is there any close area to Las Vegas, to prospect If you have a few spots and or directions, will you kindly supply that information.
Thank you all!
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by TIM LEIBEL 10 Dec 2015 01:02 PM |
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6 Replies and 7079 Views
RYE PATCH NV 7079 6
Started by EJWHITEJR81@HOTMAIL.COM
When is the latest you can mine at rye patch and is it still open or did they grab it for the sage grouse.
I just got a claim there then found out about the sage grouse. I haven't even had a chance to go there yet.
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by Travis Nix 10 Dec 2015 09:03 AM |
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5 Replies and 6238 Views
Triple D&M claim help 6238 5
Started by Parrentd@gmail.com
Hello, I am a total greenie to gold prospecting, I just started this year. I went out to the claim yesterday and metal detected around for most of the day and didn't find anything. I am curious as to what areas are good for setting up a Highbanker or sluice All I found with the metal detector was a quarter from 1941 and a bunch of bullets and old cans. If there is anyone that wants to go out let me know I'd love to learn. Thanks Derik
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by ROBERT SOUZA 08 Dec 2015 09:17 AM |
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1 Replies and 4791 Views
gpaa membership package How long before it is sent? 4791 1
Started by brommterry@gmail.com
I just joined the gpaa, and am wondering how long it takes before I recieve my membership package Anxious to get and study and use the minning guide. Thank you all for any help you can provide.
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by ARTHUR WAUGH 07 Dec 2015 05:44 AM |
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2 Replies and 7613 Views
DRYWASHER 7613 2
Started by EJWHITEJR81@HOTMAIL.COM
Can you use an electric leaf blower for the drywasher if you have a portable power supply
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by KEVIN HOAGLAND 02 Dec 2015 08:44 AM |
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1 Replies and 7199 Views
garret waterproof submersible AT pro 7199 1
Started by mustafa_hajaj@yahoo.com
I need an Honest review about that metal detector (garret waterproof sub-At pro digger ) and if it's good for detecting gold or there is a better one (not the expensive ) cause when I go to the reviews from customers it make me more confused appreciate the help
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by JIM SHANNON 01 Dec 2015 08:02 PM |
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3 Replies and 8047 Views
prospecting 8047 3
Started by diggingdon63@gmail.com
Hello out there in the prospecting world, I am new to prospecting and would like info on the gpaa claims in wickenburg, az. Has anyone found gold in any of the claims they have there.
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by JIM SHANNON 01 Dec 2015 07:49 PM |
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9 Replies and 8551 Views
GarrettPro Pointer 8551 9
Started by 73mcj73@gmail.com
Hello
I am a Greenhorn,..I bought a Garrett Pro Gold MD, a pan, and a few other 'do-dads'...it looks like the orange water pro would be useful on dry land and under water. I see Garrett just came out with an updated black (dry land) model that looks good,..but dry land.
I would love to hear from of you users,..what you think about the actual item and is it useful,...and the model you like and why.
Thank you ahead of time for any information you can inpart.
MCJ
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by JIM SHANNON 30 Nov 2015 11:02 PM |
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0 Replies and 2608 Views
gold refining 2608 0
Started by hotdam49ers@gmail.com
I need help on how to do chlorination of gold ore if eny of you have done this I could ues the help
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29 Nov 2015 11:43 AM |
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25 Replies and 13376 Views
The Sierra Fund 13376 25
Started by worldavi@gate.net
I received this info from AMRA over the weekend and found it to be quite something that all of us should be concerned of and be vocal about the issue:
Filing a complaint against Sierra
Fund
California small miners: After 6 years of an illegal moratorium pushed by, lobbied by, created by
and bought by I...
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by JERE CLEMENTS 16 Nov 2015 11:48 AM |
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4 Replies and 4538 Views
Veterans Day 4538 4
Started by waugh1198@gmail.com
To all my fellow vets, both men and women, and those still carrying the colors....... THANK YOU for your service and sacrifices on a daily basis for many years. You are the greatest people on earth.
And for those that gave all, be it known you are remembered in my heart and mind on a daily basis, not just one day a year.
USAF 1972/76, Udorn, Thailand 1973/74
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by Benjamin Crain 11 Nov 2015 04:28 PM |