The manual looks at aspects of panning, sluicing, cradles, trommels, hard rock prospecting & stone crushing, mercury amalgamation and windlass construction and numerous small tips and ideas from the point of view of learning, experimenting and 'doing it yourself'. It requires basic prospecting skills, workshop & tool knowledge.
Content (Index)
- Introduction
- Panning
- Sluicing
- Cradles
- Trommels
- Potential of Reef Prospecting
- Searching for & testing reefs
- No Dig stone supply
- Dollying
- Small scale stone crushing plants
- Mercury amalgamation
- The windlass
It's important to note that the contents of this book aim to help anyone who has a passion for or interest in different methods of gold prospecting (not restricted to Australia). The language used in the book is English, and any photos or maps included are meant solely for illustrative purposes, serving as a helpful guide for readers.
Author: Stephen Barnham
Publisher: Likely Prospects, 2003
ISBN: 9780958021401
Pages: 35
Item#: SBM016