Chris Ralph
Chris Ralph writes on small scale mining and prospecting for the ICMJ Mining Journal. He has a degree in Mining Engineering from the Mackay School of Mines in Reno, and has worked for precious metal mining companies conducting both surface and underground operations. After working in the mining industry, he has continued his interest in mining as an individual prospector. He can be reached at P.O. Box 3104 Reno, Nevada 89505. His information page on prospecting for gold can be viewed at: http://nevada-outback-gems.com/prospect/chris_prospect.htm
Articles by this Author
You can Find Gold Nuggets While On Vacation In Alaska
- By Chris Ralph
- Published 10/24/2008
- Prospecting
- Unrated
Adventurous travelers are always looking for something new, and to meet this need, in recent years there has been a something of a new form of tourism growing in the state of Alaska. Several historically productive gold mines have created facilities to bring in prospectors and tourists to see and experience the remote gold country of the Alaskan wilderness and find their own nuggets. Good sized nuggets are found, some valued at more than $10,000. Comfortable facilities and some luxuries allow the traveler to experience the wild backwoods of Alaska without the hardships of the pioneers.
Pan Gold Nuggets - Dig Your Own Gold For Fun And Recreation
- By Chris Ralph
- Published 03/3/2008
- Prospecting
- Unrated
Sharp increases in the price of gold over recent years have brought a new breed of prospectors out into the hills. In the deserts, on the hillsides and in the mountain streams, there is still gold to be found in many places. Every year there are still great finds being made, mostly in the western states.