A Practical Cleanup Method for Fine Gold and Dredge Concentrates One of the most common questions gold prospectors ask is: How do I get the gold out of black sand without using mercury? Black sand cleanup can be frustrating, especially when you are dealing with very fine gold, dredge concentrates, lead shot, iron rocks, and…

Hard-Learned Lessons from Behind the Nozzle Gold dredging is one of the most exciting forms of recreational prospecting. It combines gold hunting, river reading, diving, equipment handling, physical work, and a whole lot of patience. When everything comes together, there is nothing quite like seeing gold sitting on bedrock after moving yards of gravel. Over…