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Lode, Placer, and Alluvial, oh my! Which type of gold should I mine?

Lode vs. Placer vs. Alluvial Gold
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Alex
March 7, 2023

Lode, Placer, and Alluvial, oh my! Which type of gold should I mine?

Discover the differences between lode and placer gold deposits and the unique characteristics of each. Learn about the tools and techniques used to mine these deposits. Discover which is easier to mine from real gold miners.

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Monthly Gold Prices averages
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March 2, 2023

Monthly Average Price of Gold

Stay updated on Monthly Gold Price Averages with our comprehensive chart featuring daily prices and monthly averages. Check back each month for the latest data.

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10 Places You Can Find BIG Gold Nuggets
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Alex
February 18, 2023

10 places where you can find BIG gold nuggets (VIDEO PROOF)

The old timers didn't find all the gold nuggets. People today are still finding BIG nuggets all over the world. In this list we'll show you exactly where people are finding them. Who knows? Maybe you'll make the next edition of this list.

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Gold Purity Chart
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Alex
January 17, 2023

The Only Gold Purity Charts You’ll Ever Need

Are "Karats" different from "Carats" and how pure are common jewelry alloys? What is considered investment-grade gold purity? How pure is the gold found naturally in the ground? And which country has the purest nuggets? These charts are all about gold purity!

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Where to Pan for Gold in Alaska on Your Vacation
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Alex
January 16, 2023

19 Places to Pan for Gold in Alaska on Your Vacation (with maps)

Alaska is every prospector's dream, whether you want a real backcountry mining experience, or to pan gold with a beer and a stunning view. Here are 19 places you can find gold on your next vacation to Alaska, divided into five categories based on the experience you want!

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Nome Gold Rush Story Cover
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Alex
January 9, 2023

The Real, Insane Story of the Nome Gold Rush

The Nome Gold Rush was Alaska's one true gold rush. Like all major gold discoveries, it's a story of greed, violence, and a few very fortunate men. Unlike other gold rushes, Nome was a poor man's paradise. A loophole in the local laws and the unique geology meant EVERY MAN had the chance to find gold. It's still like that today.

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Emily Riedel AKAU 2023 Gold Rush Getaway
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Alex
January 6, 2023

Emily Riedel’s Gold Rush Getaway! Summer 2023

We're inviting 20 people to join us on this all-inclusive trip to Nome, Alaska to mine gold with Emily Riedel at AKAU Gold Camp in the summer of 2023! Prospect gold on historic gold rush claims and get an exclusive tour of the Eroica gold dredge operation! Book fast - there are only a few spots left.

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A Tale of Two Prospectors
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Alex
January 4, 2023

A tale of two prospectors

On a beautiful early summer day, high up in the mountains somewhere out West, two prospectors were hunting for gold. They were very alike, these two prospectors. Except one would fill a jar with gold, and one would give up and let his tools collect dust. What made the difference?

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Bering Sea Paydirt Prices
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December 29, 2022

We’re lowering our prices, permanently

We think it's the perfect time to give the success you've given us - back to you.

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Melting Gold into Bars TIG Welder
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Alex
December 16, 2022

Melting Gold into Bars with a TIG Welder

We experimented and found out that yes, we can in fact make our own gold bars with a TIG welder. Here's how you can, too.

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9 Spots You Can Still Pan Gold in the American River with Map
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Alex
December 9, 2022

9 Spots to Pan Gold Near Sacramento in the American River (map)

9 places you can go panning in the American River with images, maps, and reviews from the community. No claim or permissions needed!

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20 Rivers with Gold Where You Can Go Panning in North America
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Alex
November 18, 2022

20 Rivers With Gold Where You Can Go Panning in North America (With Maps)

There are rivers with gold all over the country. Here's a list of 20 where you can go pan some for yourself - with maps and videos for proof!

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