GOLD PANNINGGold panning is one of the oldest gold recovery methods known to mankind. Gold panning can be used as a stand-alone prospecting method or can be used in combination with other prospecting methods. For this reason, gold panning is probably the most popular gold recovery method used by recreational gold miners today. A pan can be used to recover gold in two ways: wet panning; dry panning. Of the two panning methods, wet panning is the simplest to learn and allows for greater gold recovery than dry panning. For this reason, wet gold panning is much more popular than dry gold panning. transported practically everywhere. A person's ability to pan for gold is rarely affected by weather conditions such as rain, wind or snow. The gold panning process is silent and can be very relaxing. Gold pans require virtually no maintenance. DISADVANTAGES OF GOLD PROCESSING With one exception (dry panning), gold panning is a wet process requiring an ample supply of fresh water. Gold panning can be a slow process compared to other prospecting methods.GOLD DETECTIONGold detecting is the process of searching for gold with the help of a detector metal. A metal detector is an electronic device designed to locate ferrous materials above or below the ground surface. Metal detectors have been around for many years. In fact, some of the first metal detectors were developed during World War II to detect dangerous and explosive landmines. In subsequent years, metal detector designs were further developed; making them adequate for de...... middle of paper...... quick to reach gold Nice cheap and sometimes easy DIY project DRY CLEANING (the BAD) completely dry / rain can ruin your day Heavy and very cumbersomeMessy and dustyGas engines and cargoHigh maintenanceGOLD SLUICINGSLUICING (the GOOD)The gold dilution system uses water to obtain the gold and sometimes more, then some dry methods.Quiet.Can be used at dry.Can be an inexpensive DIY projectSimple, durable and reliableSLUICING (the BAD)Water essential.Sometimes large and heavyOTHER GOLD PROSPECTING METHODS In addition to the gold prospecting methods we have already discussed, there are there are many others still to be discussed. As this site grows, we will introduce you to other exciting prospecting methods such as: Switching for gold; Sniping for gold; "Golden Wheels"; "Gold Sucker"; Emptying "shoot the poop"; Screening for gold; Gold amalgamation; Gold dredging; High banking; and much, much more!