A New Gold Prospector Joke

Two gold miners are out in the desert when one of them falls to the ground. He doesn't seem to be breathing, his eyes rolled back in his head. The other guy whips out his cell phone and calls 911. He gasps to the operator, “My friend is dead! What can I do?”

The operator, in a calm soothing voice says, “Just take it easy. I can help. First, let's make sure he's dead.” There is a silence, then a shot is heard.

The guy's voice comes back on the line. He says, “OK, now what?“

This Article May Earn You Some Good Dough

If you are not familiar with precious metal markings in jewelry and such, you might be interested in this article. The article includes a couple videos of the author's best finds. I learned something, maybe you too. Good luck.
https://hubpages.com/games-hobbies/How-To-Find-Gold-And-Sterling-Silver-Jewelry-And-Antiques-At-Thrift-Shops-And-Tag-Sales

Ancient golden Kritonius Crown, funerary or marriage material, 370–360 BC. From a grave in Armento, Campania

Utah Mining May Spark Land Run

                                                         Photo by SoloTravelGoals on Unsplash

Good information on claiming.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-trump-utah-mining/a-modern-land-run-trump-move-opens-utah-to-mining-claims-under-1872-law-idUSKBN1FK1MA

Huge Cache of Gold off South Carolina Coast Recovered

In 1857, a ship sank off the coast of South Carolina in a hurricane. The  shipped called the Central America was discovered in 1988. The gold, recovered in 2014, is on display in California.
One coin might fetch a million dollars!

Please refer to this article containing a photo narrative of the sinking and the treasure.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/america-s-greatest-lost-treasure-and-why-it-put-a-man-in-jail/ss-AASL1Ri?li=BBnbklE#image=5

Daguerreotype Photo Process Highlights 49er Gold Prospectors

January 24, 1848, James W. Marshall found placer gold in Coloma, Ca. 

Photographers found a way to make their own gold with the new invention of photograpy. Cameras from all over the world were focussed on the gold prospectors and the energy surrounding the discovery. The Gold Rush was the first significant happening in America that photographers could concentrate on.
https://hyperallergic.com/417336/daguerreotypes-of-the-california-gold-rush/

A woman with three men panning for gold during the California Gold Rush

The daguerreotype, the first commercially successful photographic process was immediate and vigorous.

Arizona Rock With A Silver Stripe Found

This is a photo of a rock I found on a recent hike into the hills of central Arizona. Evidence along the trail was of former mining. This rock stood out due to the position of the sun and face of the rock. The streak appears on a fine crack. It registers as silver on my metal detector.

Lost Mines: A Popular Form of Lost Treasure Legend

Check out my latest published article. It contains quite a bit of detail about my latest hike for an abandoned mine.
https://hubpages.com/education/For-Old-Codgers-Who-Fantasize-About-Gold-Prospecting-and-Recycling

Hiking for Gold in Arizona's Pinal County

Enjoy my latest hike into the hills in search of lost gold mines. Exercise can be had in many ways. Walking has been shown to be one of the best. Match that with the habit of gold prospecting and metals recycling and you have a combination made in heaven.

https://hubpages.com/education/For-Old-Codgers-Who-Fantasize-About-Gold-Prospecting-and-Recycling

Survey 40 Pics of Auriferous Cache of Nuggets

I've seen a lot of gold specimens, but if you want to see samples that will be as addictive as popcorn or cotton candy, you need to check this site out. Forty (40) examples of gold mixed with white quartz and porphyry and copper ore. You need to take a gander at these representative delightful bits.

http://www.themineralgallery.com/goldroom.htm

http://www.themineralgallery.com/goldroom.htm

Read About San Diego County's Pala Gem Mines

After United States annexation of California following its victory in the Mexican-American War, Pala became known for its mineral resources, including gold and tourmaline. Numerous gem mines were established in 1890s, of which more than twenty are listed in the Mindat database. Gem mines in the Pala District still produce tourmaline, with the pink variety as the regional specialty.

https://hobbylark.com/collecting/Pink-Tourmaline-Gemstone-Mining-The-Pala-Mining-District-CA