Gold Mining Tips

Gold Mining Tips

Welcome to Gold Mining Tips podcast where we review gold mining projects worldwide, and the mining equipment and techniques being used to share the most effective mining trends, tips & techniques for you to find and recover more gold. If you want to learn more about gold prospecting and mining, check our other channels: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/Goldminingtips 🌐 https://gold-mining-tips.blogspot.com Our new course: https://ev0lv.com/course/gold-mining Read our book: https://amzn.eu/d/0dH9YshY -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  1. 5d ago

    Ep. 100 - Archaeology and History: What Old Mining Methods Teach Modern Prospectors

    Every old diggings, rusted tool, and crumbling stone wall is a chapter in the story of gold mining — and a clue to where gold still hides. In this episode of Gold Mining Tips, Andrew explores the archaeology and history of gold mining, showing how historical methods and abandoned mine studies can help modern prospectors find gold that was missed. You'll learn the evolution of placer techniques — from the pan and rocker to the long tom, sluice, hydraulic mining, and dredging — and hard rock methods including fire setting, hand drilling, stamp mills, and mercury amalgamation. Key Topics Covered: Why archaeology matters to modern prospectors The evolution of placer mining: pan, rocker, long tom, sluice, hydraulic mining, and dredging The evolution of hard rock mining: fire setting, hand drilling, shafts, adits, arrastras, stamp mills, and mercury amalgamation Reading the archaeological record: dating workings by era (1849–1855, 1855–1880, 1880–1920, 1930s, modern) Prospector's Tip: the "period-by-period" field guide for reading goldfields Abandoned mine studies: what they are, what they reveal, and how to access them What old methods tell us about what was missed: fine gold, deep gold, sulphide gold, satellite deposits, and margins Legal, ethical, and safety considerations: never enter old mines, respect heritage, check land status, and be aware of environmental hazards -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  2. Oct 6

    Ep. 99 - Finding Gold in Creeks Near Historic Mining Towns

    Historic mining towns exist because there was gold there — and the creeks around them still hold colour today. In this episode of Gold Mining Tips, Andrew teaches you how to find gold in creeks near historic mining towns. You'll learn why these towns are confirmed gold occurrences, how to research the best creeks using history and geological maps, and the specific techniques that work in worked ground. For more information about Gold Mining Tips, visit: https://linktr.ee/Goldminingtips Key Topics Covered: Why historic mining towns are gold mines of information The research phase: history, geological maps, mining records, and designated fossicking areas Reading the creek: old diggings, tailings, bedrock, inside bends, and high terraces Prospector's Tip: the "town-to-creek" survey for systematic evaluation Techniques that work: panning, sluicing, metal detecting, crevicing, and highbanking Legal and ethical considerations: land status, claims, and heritage protection Case study: Hill End, New South Wales, and the Tambaroora Fossicking Area The romance and reality of prospecting historic ground -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  3. Oct 4

    Ep. 98 - Project Management for Small-Scale Mines: From Prospect to Production

    Knowing how to find gold is not the same as knowing how to run a mine. In this episode of Gold Mining Tips, Andrew tackles project management for small-scale mining operations — aimed specifically at hobbyists and prospectors considering the leap to commercial production. You'll learn the four phases of mine development — planning, permitting, construction, and operations — and why each phase must be completed before the next begins. Andrew explains how to prove your resource, design your mine, estimate costs with realistic contingencies, and navigate the permitting process. For more information about Gold Mining Tips, visit: https://linktr.ee/Goldminingtips Key Topics Covered: The mindset shift from prospector to project manager The four phases of mine development: planning, permitting, construction, operations Planning: proving your resource, mine design, cost estimation, and scheduling Permitting: starting early, getting help, and managing stakeholders Prospector's Tip: the "phase-gate" approach for disciplined project progression Construction: building small, sequencing work, and managing contractors Operations: production targets, maintenance, and compliance Financial management: cash flow, contingency funds, and reinvestment Risk management: geological, permitting, construction, operational, market, and financial risks Closure and rehabilitation: planning for the end from day one -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  4. Oct 3

    Ep. 97 - Gravity Concentration: Jigs, Spirals, Shaking Tables, and Centrifugal Concentrators

    You've found the reef and crushed the ore — now how do you separate the gold from the rock? In this episode of Gold Mining Tips, Andrew explains the fundamentals of gravity concentration for small-scale prospectors. You'll learn the principles behind the four main types of gravity concentrators: jigs, spiral concentrators, shaking tables, and centrifugal concentrators like the Knelson and Falcon. Andrew explains how each machine works, what particle size range it handles best, and where it fits in a small-scale gravity circuit. For more information about Gold Mining Tips, visit: https://linktr.ee/Goldminingtips Key Topics Covered: The principle of gravity concentration: density, water flow, and particle size Jigs: pulsating water and the recovery of coarse gold Spiral concentrators: flowing film separation for medium-sized gold Shaking tables: the precision instrument for fine gold down to 10 microns Prospector's Tip: the "size-first" selection guide for choosing equipment Centrifugal concentrators: Knelson, Falcon, and the recovery of very fine gold Other gravity equipment: Kelsey jig, Multi-Gravity Separator, and Itomak A practical four-stage gravity circuit for small-scale prospectors Equipment selection guidance for different ore types and gold sizes -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  5. Oct 2

    Ep. 96 - Mineral Economics and Mine Valuation: Is Your Deposit Worth Mining?

    Is your gold deposit actually worth mining? In this episode of Gold Mining Tips, Andrew tackles the economics of gold mining — the numbers that determine whether a project goes ahead or gets shelved. You'll learn the critical difference between mineral resources and mineral reserves, how cut-off grades are calculated and why they're the single most important economic concept in mining, and the three stages of feasibility studies. Andrew also explains NPV, IRR, and payback period, the metrics investors use to evaluate projects, and shares his "back-of-the-envelope" test for quickly assessing a deposit. For more information about Gold Mining Tips, visit: https://linktr.ee/Goldminingtips Key Topics Covered: Mineral resources vs. mineral reserves: what's the difference? Cut-off grade: the minimum grade that can be mined economically The break-even cut-off grade formula and how royalties affect it Feasibility studies: PEA, PFS, and FS — the three stages explained NPV, IRR, and payback period: the metrics that matter Prospector's Tip: the "back-of-the-envelope" test for quick evaluation The gold price: current levels and conservative assumptions All-in sustaining costs (AISC) and why they matter Why most gold prospects never become mines -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  6. Sep 30

    Ep. 95 - Mineral Processing: Crushing, Grinding, Sizing, and Classification

    You've found the reef and sampled the ore — now how do you get the gold out? In this episode of Gold Mining Tips, Andrew explains the fundamentals of mineral processing, or ore dressing, for small-scale prospectors. You'll learn the liberation principle — why you have to break the rock to recover the gold — and the four stages of processing: crushing, grinding, sizing, and classification. Andrew covers the tools for each stage, from the humble dolly pot to jaw crushers, rod mills, and classifiers, and explains the critical trade-off between fine grinding and gold loss. **For more information about **Gold Mining Tips, visit: https://linktr.ee/Goldminingtips Key Topics Covered: The liberation principle: why gold locked in rock can't be recovered The trade-off between fine grinding and gold loss Crushing: dolly pots, jaw crushers, and chain mills Grinding: rod mills, ball mills, and mortar and pestle Sizing: screens, sieves, and stacking classifiers Classification: settling tanks, hydrocyclones, and cone classifiers Prospector's Tip: the "staged crush and check" method Recovery after liberation: gravity separation and refractory ore Safety: dust, noise, moving parts, and ventilation A complete small-scale processing workflow -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  7. Sep 28

    Ep 94 - How to Identify Gold vs Fool's Gold (Pyrite) Instantly

    Is that glint in your pan real gold, or is it fool's gold? In this episode of Gold Mining Tips, Andrew teaches you how to tell the difference instantly. You'll learn his "gold test triangle" — three simple field tests that never fail — and the visual clues that separate real gold from its imposters. Andrew covers the main culprits, including pyrite, chalcopyrite, mica, and marcasite, and explains why they fool us. He also shares his "pocket test kit" for identifying gold in the field, what to do if your specimen turns out to be pyrite, and how to train your eye by handling real gold and fool's gold side by side. If you've ever been fooled by a shiny rock, this episode will make sure it never happens again. For more information about Gold Mining Tips, visit: https://linktr.ee/Goldminingtips Key Topics Covered: Why fool's gold fools us — the visual similarities between gold and pyrite The Gold Test Triangle: softness test, streak test, and weight test Instant visual clues: colour, shape, texture, tarnish, and where it's found The main imposters: pyrite, chalcopyrite, mica, marcasite, bornite, and pyrrhotite Prospector's Tip: the "pocket test kit" for field identification What to do if it's not gold but still valuable Training your eye — the only way to get good The joy of certainty and the unique properties of real gold -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

  8. Sep 27

    Ep 93 - Safety First: Avoiding Common Prospecting Mistakes

    The best gold in the world is worthless if you don't make it home to enjoy it. In this episode of Gold Mining Tips, Andrew tackles the most important topic of all: safety. You'll learn the most common prospecting mistakes that can lead to injury — from underestimating water, heat, and terrain to mishandling tools, ignoring wildlife, and falling prey to gold fever. Andrew covers fast water and flash floods, desert heat and dehydration, unstable banks and hidden mine shafts, tool safety, wildlife encounters, and the mental errors that catch even experienced prospectors. For more information about Gold Mining Tips, visit: https://linktr.ee/Goldminingtips Key Topics Covered: Water hazards: fast currents, cold water, flash floods, and camping in washes Desert and heat: hydration, working hours, clothing, and vehicle preparation Terrain and ground: slippery rocks, unstable banks, old mine shafts, and getting lost Tool and equipment safety: picks, safety glasses, pumps, and dust protection Prospector's Tip: the "five-point departure check" for every trip Wildlife encounters: bears, snakes, and knowing the local hazards Mental mistakes: gold fever, sunk cost fallacy, overconfidence, and solo prospecting The safety mindset: awareness, preparation, and respect for the land -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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Welcome to Gold Mining Tips podcast where we review gold mining projects worldwide, and the mining equipment and techniques being used to share the most effective mining trends, tips & techniques for you to find and recover more gold. If you want to learn more about gold prospecting and mining, check our other channels: 🌐 https://linktr.ee/Goldminingtips 🌐 https://gold-mining-tips.blogspot.com Our new course: https://ev0lv.com/course/gold-mining Read our book: https://amzn.eu/d/0dH9YshY -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

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  • Creator
    Gold Mining Tips
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
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