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Hmm, top 5 things...... - Make sure the thrust ring was perfectly flat. The one I am using has a bow in it as I cheaped out and bought the plate like that before it was cut out. The bow causes the drum to walk up and down slightly which likely contributes to roller wear. -Better collector for when t...

Yep, gold is mostly fine but it still pays lol. The deeper channels around Manson Creek and Germanson River have big nugs.

More please lol

You bet Chickenminer, shallow ground is so nice. I run everything from the surface down about 10ft after scraping off the topsoil. Reclamation is pretty strict (stricter than the Yukon I believe) with everything having to be filled, contoured, topsoil re spred and trees planted. Built that trommel a...

Hi guys, for those who are interested, here is a brief video of my operation from last year. I have a full time job and only get out to the mine a couple weeks a year. The gold pays for grub, diesel and beer with a little left over for repairs and the wife (so I can continue to play) so I am a happy...

Took a look at the cleangold system. Maybe I am naive but I just can't see how that system could process the volume to make the accumulation of nano gold profitable.

Hi there, I know most people like to use Google Earth for imagery but I have found that the coverage for my area is spotty at best with cloud cover and low resolution. Another option that works better (at least for my area) is Planet. https://www.planet.com/ You can register for a free trial and get...

Hmm, so nothing really outside of a chemical process. Pity, as the bonds increase significantly if chemicals are being used (at least where I mine in BC)

Interesting!!! What's the most cost effective method to recover this Nano gold?

Just read this, thanks for the update and that was a very high quality post.