Version 2 of Gold Prospecting and Placer Deposits Out Soon!

After much thought, and feedback, I've planned a much more expanded and informative version of my Gold Prospecting and Placer Deposits: Finding Gold Made Simpler. The second version will have new chapters with more specific information, diagrams, and pictures illustrating examples of all the main points. Even the how to's will have pictures for each step in the process, from how to pan gold to properly setting up a sluice box. I will be adding plans for building mining equipment such as rocker boxes, sluices, and classifiers as well!

The current version is pretty much a nutshell of prospecting. It was not my intention to overwhelm the reader but rather provide a more introductory approach. Some of you no doubt may have read my book already. Never fear, those of you who have already purchased the book will have access to Version 2 once it is posted to Amazon.

I am planning to release this by the first week of June. I am wanting to turn out a first class book that reflects my passion for prospecting and captures far more of my knowledge than I was able to for your benefit. It is my first published book, and it was very much a learning experience. Once I've refined the book to the quality level I want it, I will begin putting it into print editions.


I want to thank all of you for making my blog and my book a successful venture.

This summer I will begin offering my entire sluice cleanups on my blog and eBay as well so that those of you who are too busy or too far away from the gold fields may enjoy the thrill of discovering gold in your own living room or back yard. I will judge the cleanup only by what is retained by the rubber mat, and none will be taken from the pay-dirt. Depending on how much gold shows up in the matting, I will classify each cleanup into a few categories and price them accordingly.

I havnt posted too many times on this blog yet, but that is going to change. The season has just begun here, and I am ready to give it hell and bring you all the good information I possibly can!