How To Find Gold

Want to know how to find gold? It sure would be nice to find gold. Gold value is at an all-time high. If you just found a few ounces, you would be set! If pirates dig for buried treasure, why can't you? Maybe you will be one of the lucky ones to strike it rich! Finding gold is all about trial an error. You have to be determined and committed. Gold is usually found near water. Rivers, lakes, and streams are natural gold collectors. There are billions of metric tons of gold believed to be in seawater.  For a beginner in search of gold, it is best to start along a beach. At the beach, you can find lost gold jewelry. If you really feel like digging for gold, you can go mining.

In order to find gold, you will need:

• Metal detector
• Shovel
• Sluice
• Gold pan
• Magnet
• Mercury
• Compass

1. The Beach. People have proven that you can have great success in finding gold along the beach. If you don't live near the beach, the opportunity to find gold may be worth the drive. You will need to Get to know your metal detector. A typical metal detector will pick up every type of metal, from pennies to trash to gold bracelets. As a beginner, you will need to learn the difference in signals. To start, dig up everything. You never know what gold treasures could be under there. Begin near the water. Walk along slowly with your detector. Set a certain amount of ground you wish to cover for the day. When the metal detector goes off, dig. Be sure to cover your holes after you dig. It is important to respect the beach.
2. Gold mine. There are gold mines open to the public that allow various mining and rock-hunting activities. Some charge a small fee. There are various maps that show locations where gold has been found and is likely to be found. Make sure you are equipped with your supplies. You will need a compass, pick, shovel, gold pan, magnet, and bit of mercury for mining. The mercury and magnet will be used to separate the gold from the sand. Choose your starting point and begin digging. Place the dirt in your pan and sift through it to find gold. Test the trenches and gravel.
3. River and steams. Gold travels down the river or stream in a line. It is usually located off a center of high pressure. Typically, it will settle behind boulders. Look for black sand. This is usually an indicator of iron deposits, where gold is likely to be. Shovel in a sluice to separate and retain the gold. You can bring your metal detector is old river channels to detect gold.