Thanks for sharing your knowledge Prospector Jess. Do you know why we don't find a ton of associated metals in the rivers? It's the same story all around the planet. Here in Australia I've never detected associated metals apart from pesky bullets, iron which is associated through man.I know a lot is in ore, but there are a lot of nuggets too. (copper, silver...)
@ProspectorJess5 жыл бұрын
It's mostly a function of oxidation of other metals, gold is referred to as a noble metal because it does not oxidize or corrode (easily) Other related metals like silver are not so corrosion proof.
@kingdavid4485 жыл бұрын
@@ProspectorJess Thanks for the explanation.
@ProspectorJess5 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@kurtak94522 жыл бұрын
Great lesson, much appreciated Jess. Alaska is thawing out this time of year and I can't wait to get out in the hills.
@charliebrooks44142 жыл бұрын
Thank you prospector Jess always informative learning as we move downhill downstream down to bedrock 👍⛏️🦋🇺🇸
@Giavani-wq7gb2 жыл бұрын
Good advice. Thanks.
@foolsgold11185 жыл бұрын
Prospector Jess, thanks very much. interesting thank you much once again!
@ProspectorJess5 жыл бұрын
You re welcome
@boneyfreak91975 жыл бұрын
That bench material is like 2-3 sack concrete. Once you find some it gets easier to spot as long as the vegetation isn't too thick around those areas. The easy ones seem to be 25-50 ft above the current river levels, the higher ones can be near impossible to spot unless penetrating imagery is available.
@mohamoudhaajiabdulahi8505 жыл бұрын
Thanks teacher i will share places that i found placer nugget two months ago
@TheFranksantana5 жыл бұрын
Hi Prospector Jess: One question, What do they mean when miners say we found this much gold per yard?
@ProspectorJess5 жыл бұрын
Good question, it comes from gold site sampling and assay process. That's complicated enough to warrant a longer description video.
@TheFranksantana5 жыл бұрын
@@ProspectorJess Thank you Sir, I look forward for that video in the future.
@ProspectorJess5 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@genofromrenoprospector69405 жыл бұрын
Hi Jess. I work a river that is really geologically challenging. It runs in a Z pattern. Very hard 90 degree corners. I'm having a tough time finding the pay streak. I get about a gram each trip working the inside bends but it's sporadic as hell. Any tips would help me a lot. Thanks for your videos.