Gold Prospecting - How to Find Gold

Name: Gold Prospecting - How to Find Gold
Rating: 3.8 (38 reviews)

Learn to find gold in nature and have fun.

Created byAaron Linsdau

Last updated 8/2021

English

What you'll learn

Where to look for gold in the field
Identifying location where gold collects
Panning for gold in the field
How to be successful at finding gold

Course content

5 sections • 23 lectures • 41m total length

Overview of Prospecting1:26
Develop an understanding for gold prospecting from Don Robinson.
Overview of Class1:11
Overview of the class by Don Robinson, a professional hard rock miner.
Where to Start Research1:39
Don Robinson talks about the information you will need to be successful.
Introduction to Prospecting Specialist0:52
Matt Stokes, the specialist instructor for this class, introduces himself and what you'll get out of the course.

What You Need to Know0:54
What do you need to know about gold prospecting?
What You Need to Do First1:22
What do you need to do first before you travel out into the field to be successful?
Hydraulic Pits and Their Value0:41
The value of hydraulic pits from old mining operations and why they can be so valuable to your efforts.
Placer Claim Gold Prospecting0:58
What placer gold claim prospecting is and why this is what you will want to start with.

Gold Prospecting Clothing2:12
What type of clothing should you wear? What do you need to have to protect yourself from dangers? Learn about these issues.
Gold Prospecting Equipment3:15
Identify the basic prospecting equipment that you will need to start in your pursuit of gold in the field.
Advanced Gold Prospecting Equipment2:12
Develop an understanding of advanced gold prospecting equipment and how it can improve your efforts.

Prospecting Initial Field Trip1:12
What is it like to take a trip into the field to prospect for gold? Find out and develop an understanding for the issues involved.
What is the Work Involved1:11
Learn how much work is involved in gold prospecting and what you can be expected to do for success.
Exploring a Mining Claim1:11
How do you explore a mining claim you have and avoid trespassing on other miner's claims?
Preventing Environmental Damage2:49
Learn how to avoid damaging the environment while still prospecting for gold.
Understanding Where Gold Occurs0:52
Learn about the geologic locations where gold occurs and why that's important to your prospecting efforts.
Understanding Where Gold Collects0:47
Find out where gold collects locally in the landscape and how you can take advantage of it.
Digging Pits and Working Dirt2:48
Watch and learn the technique for digging gold pits and why this level of effort will pay off.
Water Panning for Gold Samples10:18
Watch full-length gold panning sessions, what the process is, and how successful it can be at finding valuable gold.

Planning for Gold Prospecting Tomorrow0:46
Watch what it's like to discuss tomorrow's gold prospecting plans and what joy there can be for finding gold during the day's activities.
Gold Prospecting Review0:32
Review of what you've learned in this course and some final words of wisdom from a successful gold prospector.
Gold Prospecting Conclusion0:30
Conclusion of the prospecting aspect of this course and what it takes to be successful.
Congratulations on Your Course Completion!1:23
Once you have completed this course, you'll have better idea of what's involved in gold prospecting.

Requirements

No prior gold prospecting experience required
A desire to work hard and learn how to find gold

Description

Learn the concepts, basics, and tools of what it takes to prospect for gold. Finding gold buried in the ground is one of the most exciting experiences. Seeing the sun glint off gold in a pan will make you excited to find more.

There is a lot to learn and this class shares the techniques, tricks, and secrets of professional gold prospectors. Each tool is covered and you will see several in action. Understanding the preparation process is covered as well. This class teaches what you need to do before you ever leave home and travel into the field.

In this class, you will learn:

Where to look for gold
How to safely explore and prospect the wilderness
What tools are needed
The clothing that you will need
Planning and preparation

Learn to gold prospect from the pros

This course will take you into the world of professional miners and gold prospectors. Instead of wandering around the Internet, this class has everything you need to get started. You will even see the entire material collection and panning process. And, at the end, you will see real gold in a gold pan.

Follow Matt Stokes into the field and learn how he works. You’ll be able to better understand the nuances of gold prospecting and the expected work level. Finding gold isn't easy but when you do, it really pays off.

Designed for beginners who want to find gold

This is for aspiring gold prospectors who are looking for their first find. Panning out a bucket of dirt and finding real, natural gold is as exciting as it gets. The teachers in the class will show you what it takes to actually find gold on your own.

Who this course is for:

People interested in gold prospecting
Outdoor lovers who want to add gold to their experience

Gold Prospecting - How to Find Gold

What you'll learn

Explore related topics

Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 5min

Prospecting Overview4 lectures • 4min

Prospecting Tools3 lectures • 8min

Working in the Field8 lectures • 21min

Planning for Tomorrow4 lectures • 3min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: