Mining Terms
Confused with mining terms? Clear your doubts with our mining dictionary.

Basement Chemistry for Prospectors
This information was written by Dr. A.K. Williams, PhD, he tries to explain in layman’s terms many of the chemical processes that are used or are of interest to prospectors. Proper use of mercury, dissolution of fine gold, recovery of gold from solution, how amalgamation really works, what is involved in assaying and smelting, etc.

The History Of Gold
Gold was among the first metals to be mined because it commonly occurs in its native form, that is, not combined with other elements, because it is beautiful and imperishable

The Geology Of Gold
Gold is relatively scarce in the earth, but it occurs in many different kinds of rocks and in many different geological environments.

Fascinating Gold Facts and Trivia
Since the dawn of civilization, gold with its radiant sun yellow texture and metallic luster has fascinated and captivated mankind.