placer mining

Learn how to use a gold sluice box to recover placer gold. Covers setup angle, water flow, riffle types, clean-out, and gear from $40 to $300+.

Complete guide to gold panning in North Carolina — where to go, what's legal, and what you'll actually find. 591 documented gold sites from Reed Mine to the Uwharries.

Yes, there's still gold in California — geologists estimate 80-90% was never recovered. Here's exactly where to find it and what to expect.