In this book an experienced prospector shares information acquired through 20 years of classroom study, field work and trial and error. He outlines a systematic approach to mineral exploration including how to recognize the signposts of a favorable area, do the land status research, and follow through with valid claim staking, soil and rock sampling and assaying. Chapters include descriptions of the major types of deposits; interviews with geologists; how to obtain an assay; use geochemical and geophysical methods; and stake a proper claim. Whether looking for gold, platinum, diamonds or any other mineral, anyone equipped with these basic skills greatly increases their ability to discover new bonanzas. With a handy glossary and helpful contact information this is the foremost how-to-do-it-right guide to prospecting in the 21st century.
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A nuts and bolts guide by a man whos been there.,
This review is from: Modern Prospecting: How to Find, Claim and Sell Mineral Deposits (Prospecting and Treasure Hunting) (Paperback)
In what is really a one of a kind book, Roger McPherson provides insight into what it takes to start out, practices as, and succeed as a mineral prospector. This is not a rambling history of the old west like so many other so called prospecting books. McPherson is a pro, not only does he explain the geology of various deposit types, he details the legal process of staking a claim, how to do a background search on the property, even the ins and outs of marketing your find. I am a consulting geologist to the mining industry, and I have always wanted to prospect independently on the side. Roger McPherson has given me a valuable tool to start my endeavers with. To top it all off, he does it with wit and anecdotes that will make you want to grab a pick and head for the hills.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
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A wealth of real experience,
By OAKSHAMAN "oakshaman" (Algoma, WI United States) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)
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This review is from: Modern Prospecting: How to Find, Claim and Sell Mineral Deposits (Prospecting and Treasure Hunting) (Paperback)
_I wish that this book had been available when I was a recent geology graduate. It gives the sort of detailed practical information that is absent from many college programs. For instance, my classmates and I had no idea how or where to go to get a sample assayed, how to do a land search, or how and where to file a claim. This book gives you the details, copies of the forms, and current addresses.
_Not only that, but it gives you the practical details of what sort of rock associations and structures are most likely to yield viable ore deposits (the environmental and "pure" academic geologists also tended to gloss over and ignore this information as "low brow" at my school.) Hardrock, placer, and diamond prospecting are all well covered. In my opinion just chapter 11 (Researching a Prospect) with its checklist is worth the price of the book. _What the book doesn't do is show you how to do basic rock and mineral identification. A good physical geology class and lab should teach you this- as well as how to read topographic and geological maps. Nor will it teach you how to pan- but no book can really teach that. _This isn't just armchair theory either, for the book is filled with dozens of accounts from working prospectors, geologists, and small mine owners (it even gives most of their real names.) You are benefiting from a great deal of hard won experience here. But, most of all, you are shown that you have legitimate options other than working for big mining or oil companies, or big federal or state agencies. _Personally, I place this book up there with Pearl's "Handbook for Prospector's" and Von Bernewitz' "Handbook for Prospectors and Operators of Small Mines."
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This review is from: Modern Prospecting: How to Find, Claim and Sell Mineral Deposits (Prospecting and Treasure Hunting) (Paperback)
If you ever had some dreams of prospecting you will find gold in this book. The book contains a ton of information you can use and you will get a real good understanding about what you don't know. I plan on reading chapters over and over and be able to identify rocks and minerals you might find in the gold neiborhood. It names the rocks and minerals so you know what to look for. You will then know where your knowledge base is weak and what you have to learn to catch up.
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