Mining Classroom Courses

Learn the basics before you venture into a mining venture

 Nothing is more frustrating than going prospecting unprepared. Avoid making beginner mistakes and reduce the time until you find your first gold. Our courses are tailored for all levels, from the absolute beginner to professional prospectors. Join us for a day of fun. Or more!

Placer Gold Mining

We will discuss placer gold deposits, deposit types, gold sources, glaciation, and appropriate extraction equipment and methods.

Smelting and Refining Precious Metals

This basic course explains the various precious metals extraction and refining processes. It emphasizes methods, equipment and safety.

How To Research Gold Areas

Learn how to recognize and interpret vital clues in readily accessible public documents. Learn about Free Miner Certificate and how to stake and hold on your placer and/or mineral claim or claims.