Sluice boxes remain one of the most effective tools for gold prospecting, helping miners separate valuable gold from sediment with simple but clever design. Understanding how sluice boxes work can ...

Gold prospecting in North Carolina reveals the thrill of discovery using tools like dredges and high bankers. From the search ...

David Bjelland sat transfixed in front of the TV screen, cake in hand, shooing off his relatives as they tried to wish him a happy birthday. Recovering from throat cancer, he was not in the mood for a ...