Gears and Resources for Hunting Precious Metals
Gearing up for your precious metal adventure? Look no further! Our curated guide of Prospecting Gear & Resources is your one-stop shop for everything you need to maximize your chances of success. We've handpicked top-quality tools like high-performance metal detectors, durable gold pans, and essential recovery equipment, alongside informative guides, maps, and expert tips to enhance your prospecting knowledge. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, our comprehensive selection will ensure you're fully equipped for a rewarding and enjoyable treasure-hunting experience. Don't leave your success to chance - gear up! With the right gear and knowledge in hand, you'll be well-equipped to uncover nature's riches and make the most of your exciting prospecting journey. Start exploring our comprehensive guide and take the first step towards unearthing your fortune!
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Standard Shovel
If you are serious about rockhounding, it is hard to go without a shovel. Really any shovel will do, hopefully you already have one. But if you don't this is a nice well rated shovel on Amazon. Shovels are also used a lot in gold recovery to shovel dirt or mud into a sluice.
Hammer Pick
This is an absolute must have for rockhounding. It is great for digging into tough dirt to remove a specimin, or to carefully break a rock apart to see the inside. We never leave the house to go rockhounding without one.
Standard Pick Axe
While not a beginners item, having a sturdy pick axe is quite useful as you get into the trenches (pun intended) of rockhounding. These are great for digging a bit faster when you don't need to be as careful to not break a specimin.
Personal Gold Sluice
If you are getting into precious metal recovery and are on the search for gold, a gold sluice is a must. This sluice comes in four different colors and is easy to learn on.
Personal Gold Pan
If you are getting into precious metal recovery and are on the search for gold, a gold pan is a must. Gold panning is more tricky than it looks, so a good pan is essential for learing and being successful.
Metal Detector + Accesesories
Metal detecting is a great way to find gold, silver, and other precious and semi-precious metals. This is great for urban metal recovery or heading out to the desert to look for gold nuggets and old coins. We don't have it listed in essentials because it is a bit pricey for just starting out.
Crevice Tool
A crevice tool is a great tool to have on hand when you are out looking for gold. This tool will help you get into the small cracks and crevices that may hold gold nuggets. It is also great for cleaning out your sluice box or pan.
14 pieces Rock Hounding & Gold Mining Geology Tool Kit
This is a great starter kit for anyone looking to get into rockhounding or gold mining. It includes everything you need to get started, including a pick axe, shovel, hammer pick and more.
Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph
A comprehensive guide to gold prospecting, covering everything from basic geology and prospecting techniques to equipment selection and gold recovery methods.
Handbook for Gold Prospectors by Richard M. Pearl
A classic reference for gold prospectors, providing detailed information on gold deposits, prospecting techniques, and equipment.
Gold Mining in the 21st Century by Dave McCracken
Explores modern gold mining techniques and technologies, including placer and hard rock mining methods.