Going for Gold !! - Virgin Wash Mining & Processing

[@VoGusProspecting]

That thing is awesome

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks Chris ! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thought I'd mention your channel for the great videos you do. Best of luck mate !

[@goodyguy1260]

Another great video! Love your wash plant and looking forward to seeing you in person again.

[@allansgoldmining]

Hope to be out there more often next year. Thanks for watching. Best of luck prospecting to you ! 🤠⚒⛏👍

[@estarszak]

Great video. I just left Gold Basin and was wishing I had a vacuum cleaner. The gold I found looked just like yours plus a fat picker. You have a nice wash-plant. peace out

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks for kind words ! Indeed, a shop vac is a must out there ! Glad you found some nice shiny ! I would get back out there ASAP and suck up the remainder. Might more pickers hiding ! I bought my shop vac from Gold Lady in Golden Valley, no too far away. Thanks for watching, and good luck to you prospecting !! 🤠⚒⛏👍👍👍

[@johnmuffy2848]

Allan, good to see you at it again. Like the new rig.

[@allansgoldmining]

Glad you enjoyed it John !

[@reneuriartejr5764]

Ha ha ha watching you sweep the ground reminded me of when I was a lil guy and we used to sweep my great grandpa Paul's dirt floor on the rez! Great video thanks for bringing up some good I'll memories while watching

[@allansgoldmining]

Ha ha ! It is a bit strange watching someone sweep a wash !

[@reneuriartejr5764]

We gotta do what we gotta do! Have a great day and be safe out there

[@FlourgoldWizards]

I think its cool how you read the desert wash just like I would around here in my water filled wonderland !!!! Great workout video 🤣🤣🤣✅🍻

[@allansgoldmining]

Hi Jason. Yeah I agree. Gotta know the layout to find best spot for gold ! Thanks for watching !!

[@williamschuman4951]

Always good stuff from Allan, thanks for the vid.

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks William ! Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@FlourgoldWizards]

Ps..... I STILL think you have the best wash plant out there !!!!! Thanks for the shout !!!! That Rigby sticker sure is handsome 🤣🤣👍🏻🍻

[@allansgoldmining]

You betcha Jason ! And thanks for kind compliments ! As soon as I saw all that fine gold, you were an instant thought ! Thanks for watching Bro ! 🤠⚒⛏👍👍

[@allansgoldmining]

Love the Rigby logo too !

[@allansgoldmining]

Love the Rigby logo too !

[@joeburkett8493]

That is awesome You just keep on improving on your designs. Thanks for sharing an exciting video.

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks a bunch Joe ! More to come. I admire your works too !

[@Time2Vote2012]

That's pretty exciting. I've seen other mining projects, but yours are entertaining, since it's local.

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks Lorin. You wouldn't believe all the bloopers I had to edit out. Lol !! We'll have go out there sometime.

[@RalphReagan]

Yay! So wonderful to see a new video!

[@allansgoldmining]

About time, right ? Hope to do more next year. Thanks for watching! 🤠⚒⛏👍

[@carolwoods2231]

You sure are teaching me a lot I appreciate it. Great video awesome thanks 👍👍

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks for the compliments Carol ! Hope this inspires your gold prospecting adventures. Best of luck to you !

[@Donkeygoldminer37]

Love it .

[@moselomika9423]

I like the way you clean it quickly, and many styls

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks Moselo ! Glad you enjoyed the video ! Best of luck to you prospecting !

[@nwmining9488]

Awesome trommel! And u are very positive guy, glad to watch this!

[@allansgoldmining]

Glad you enjoyed the show ! Best of luck to you prospecting ! 🤠⚒⛏👍

[@NUGGETSHOOTER]

Nice gold Allan and enjoyed the video

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks Bill ! Glad you enjoyed the show. 🤠⚒⛏👍

[@DaleDuffy]

Excellent, Allan...good video, thanks again...!

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed it ! 🤠👍

[@NotaryDustin]

I remember my dad taking trips to Quartzite, and bringing some flakes home. A simple dry washer and a weekend. And stories of coyotes and rattlesnakes, lol. Now that I have moved a little closer to the area, I can understand the country nearby. Much of it is red here but quickly becomes the country I see in this video. I have tried dry panning one of the washes in Southern Utah, but in my novice attempt, I was not able to recover any color at all. This is a good video on how to mine a wash in the desert. I will have to try it again. Good video, and thanks for it!

[@srip63]

Yahoo gold in your pan! Great job

[@Famo59]

Eureka Yeee Haaa Fantastic effort mate.. Gold Prospecting will definitely give you a Working out.. I never seen a over weight old timer prospector..! Cheers Famo59 👍🍺⛏🤓

[@allansgoldmining]

You're so right. Those old timers were tough and rugged ! Thanks for watching. Enjoy the summer over there ! Cheers mate !! 🤠⚒⛏👍👍👍

[@lylerose7476]

Great seeing you again - it’s been TOO LONG Allan! Just like Vo-Gus and Flour Gold Wizards (who you mentioned), you are very informative and easy to watch and learn from. Thanks again, keep’um coming.

[@allansgoldmining]

Appreciate it Lyle ! Glad you enjoyed the show ! I have a list of favorites on my channel of fellow prospectors. Lot of good sources ! I didn't get many vids out this year. Been helping my wife through cancer treatments. She's doing great now. 😊 Best of luck to you ! 🤠⚒⛏👍

[@lylerose7476]

Glad to hear your wife is okay 😊. Had my own battle with it earlier this year and they were able to catch it early 🥴. Hope all remain well and look forward to seeing more of you on KZbin ✅

[@allansgoldmining]

@@lylerose7476 cancer is serious disease. Glad you caught it early ! Best chance for survival. Wife is doing good. Thank you ! It will be a special Holiday Season for us this year. Good luck to prospecting next year !!

[@zve482]

Nice finds !

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks Steven ! Glad you like the video. It was fun to see all that color. There's more wash to dig up, so will have more vids in the future. Best of luck to you !!

[@edwinbickel]

Nice job Allan!👍

[@chrisneville6810]

Great video 📹 thanks for sharing 👍

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks for watching !

[@markb9347]

Nice wash setup Allan.

[@allansgoldmining]

Appreciate the compliment. Thanks for watching Mark ! 🤠⚒⛏👍

[@ronheflin7848]

Love the video . I take my grandsons out prospecting they love it. We have been going out to gold basin for awhile but it hasn't been so good lately so we are looking for a new area .

[@allansgoldmining]

That's sweet to hear ! Not many kids have an opportunity to go prospecting. I recommend joining GPAA, Mojave Prospectors, or Gold Searchers of Southern Nevada. They have many claims to prospect. Best of luck to you, and thanks for watching ! 🤠👍

[@haroldludwick6423]

Great stuff!! ... I would've liked to see a pan from the tailings to see if there was any loss...Love your channel

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks Harold. Actually, I sample the tailings. Only find a micro dot or two. Recovery is better than 95% with this special mat. Best of luck to you !

[@VendettaProspecting]

Looks great

[@dennisjamieson3328]

First time subscriber

[@allansgoldmining]

Welcome to the channel ! And thank you for the subscribe !! Best of luck to you prospecting !

[@mikehodgesrealestate3499]

Very cool love your energy mate

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks mate ! Glad you enjoyed it. Best of luck to you prospecting ! 🤠⚒⛏👍

[@nicholasstevens4758]

Great video Allan

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks Nick ! Glad you liked it !!

[@Time2Vote2012]

Great information, and fun. The cool thing, no Covid fear mongers. ; )

[@allansgoldmining]

That's right ! No COVID out there ! Just dust. LOL !

[@BustedknucklesProspecting]

Can’t wait for this one 🤠

[@allansgoldmining]

Hope you liked it !

[@BustedknucklesProspecting]

About to watch it now mate 🤠 I also shared this video to my Facebook page, I gave you a little shout out,

[@BustedknucklesProspecting]

That’s a nice of gold 🤠

[@allansgoldmining]

@@BustedknucklesProspecting thanks for sharing the vid Sean !! Glad you liked it !

[@leeduncan5819]

absolutally love your setup

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks Duncan ! I have a 3 part series on how to build one. Go for it !

[@shawndilley2569]

Hey Alan, wish I was there. Looked like a good day in the field

[@allansgoldmining]

Hey Shawn, come on out anytime. Your mats are awesome ! Seeing all those fines is amazing ! Can't wait to prospect your neck of the woods ! Thanks for watching!!

[@steveherrera3233]

Hi Allen I love to see your videos and I love the experience and wisdom and intelligence you are blessed with thank you for sharing it with us

[@allansgoldmining]

@@steveherrera3233 thanks for watching and your kind words! Glad you enjoyed it. Best of luck to you prospecting ! 🤠⚒⛏👍

[@shawndilley2569]

So you think you might like to mine where we get a tenth of a gram per bucket, and only have to walk 20 feet from the car

[@thebodgingbigfoot4014]

One day I will get myself out west for some o that desert gold...sigh... gold fever is really a terribly amazing thing to be sick with

[@allansgoldmining]

Ha ! I agree ! I've had it since 1976. No cure. Only remedy is to find more !! Best of luck to you prospecting ! 🤠⛏⚒👍

[@Newb1eYou_]

Yes new vid

[@jasonwilliams4555]

I just moved to Arizona.. I sure would love to come out and help so I can see how your doing thing and pick up some pointers!!

[@allansgoldmining]

Hi Jason. One of these days will do an open house at the claim, once this virus calms down. In the meantime, you can learn a lot watching my videos, as well as, those on my recommendation list. Thanks for watching and best of luck prospecting ! 🤠⚒⛏👍👍👍

[@leeduncan5819]

good work all

[@matter3232]

love the shop vac😝

[@johnjacobs1625]

Nice video! Enjoyed, liked and subbed!! JJ

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks for the like and subscribe JJ !! Glad you enjoyed it. Please visit my channel for more interesting mining videos. Cheers ! 🤠⚒⛏👍

[@johnjacobs1625]

@@allansgoldmining Sure will!! JJ

[@CandSMINING]

Great follow up on your virgin wash video.👍 Mining gold is 1000 times better than gym's.🤔😁 The rack is the tool that goes out with us on every trip.👌😊 Never used a push broom in the wash before,🤔 just on roads.✔ Good job with the vac.👌 Realllike the sand filter, it is on my list to build. Just curious as to how long does it take to set up your plant? How much water does your equipment take? That is very nice gold my friend.😎👍👍👌👌⛏⛏

[@allansgoldmining]

Hi Chuck ! Thanks for all your comments! We both know it's a good workout, especially in arms and shoulders ! Lol !! It takes about 15 minutes to set up and initial water is 40 gallons. The filter really helps and reduces the need to purge after running a yard. I get double longevity ! Thanks for watching. Best luck to you !

[@nynut518]

Awesome I can't wait to get back to arizona

[@allansgoldmining]

It's waiting for you !! Thanks for watching !

[@ChrisRalph]

Hey another great video. Do you ever check your ground with a metal detector. I've found pieces smaller than your largest flakes with a metal detector.

[@allansgoldmining]

Hi Chris. Yes, I always scan the tailings. Maybe I should demonstrated it in the video for completeness ? Did find a tiny piece of aluminium foil that made the Gold Bug go crazy. Lol ! Thanks for watching ! 🤠⛏⚒👍

[@MrInsaint]

Brilliant work of Art👍 I recon You use Your Mustang P51 to reconnoiter the area(not51) 🤣

[@allansgoldmining]

Lol!! Thank you sir !! Glad you enjoyed the video ! Wish that P51 was in my hangar ! Lol !!

[@alanrobertson2510]

OK that's the first time I have seen a push broom used in gold prospecting. The new set up is working great. How long did it take to prosses that yard of dirt including setup and digging? Just curious. I like how you made the comparison between a pick and shovel and a big operation. Thanks for sharing Allan

[@allansgoldmining]

Hey Alan. Maybe I've started something new. Lol ! Actually, sweeping bedrock out here is common. So dry, makes it easy. It took me about 4 hours to excavate the wash, and another 3 to process. Days are short this time of year, so had to finish the following morning. Thanks for watching. Keep warm up there ! ❄☃️🎅🤠⛏⚒👍

[@LukeSalaiz]

Allan, where do I buy the motor that is under the shaker deck? The 12V 4.5 amp (?) 2300 RPM Thank you.

[@allansgoldmining]

Hi Luke. Bought it on eBay for about $65.00. You can find them on Amazon too. Thanks for watching !

[@downunderfulla6001]

Aussie Bloke Prospector does similar but divides the area into sections.

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks Bradley ! I sort of did that in my previous video, while sampling the wash. That's the best way to assess the material. Thanks for watching. Best of luck to you prospecting !! 🤠⚒⛏👍

[@killer-ir8mn]

Have you ever thought about a mini excavator? You could dig with it and dump the bucket right in the wash plant. Could. Move more material in a day

[@allansgoldmining]

Yes. However, it would require permits and bonding. Thanks for watching ! 👍

[@robertbenn8751]

Love watching your videos. Got to ask were do you get your sluice mats from ?

[@allansgoldmining]

Hi Robert. They are special order from Snake River Products. Called the Pickle Puss mat, designed by Shawn Dilley. Works excellent on fine gold !

[@richardrobertson1331]

Great video; thanks for sharing. Two questions: 1. Is a permit necessary when pumping water from a stream or lake into your transport container? 2. Have you tried to settle out the clay a little quicker using gypsum dust (calcium sulfate)? We used it to clear the suspended silt in fish ponds in my early days, about two tablespoons per 100 gallons of water.

[@allansgoldmining]

Hi Richard ! Not sure regarding about regs for pumping on public lands. Feds and States have their unique rules. Check your local area. I get my water from a private well. You can use gypsum to settle silt. However, the suspended gypsum particles tend to clog my sand filter.. I use a pool floculant that does a good job.

[@richardrobertson1331]

@@allansgoldmining Thanks for getting back to me. Sounds like good advice.

[@flaviodaluzdasilva.4002]

Pelo jeito esse índio é maragato..

[@rickmessina5396]

Would it be helpful to run a magnet thru the dry material before you run it thru your plant to get rid of the black sand.?????

[@allansgoldmining]

No really, because too much fine gold gets trapped within the iron filings. I have a Spin It Off that works very well removing black sand from cons. However, not practical for volume material. Best to have a sluice mat like I have that keeps gold and eliminates black sand. Please visit my channel and watch some of my wash plant upgrades a couple years ago. I go into detail on the mat. Thanks for watching !!

[@BruceschultzAU]

Great video mate two questions what is the purpose of the trommel after the sluice ? And was that.7 from a cubic yard ? Cheers Bruce

[@allansgoldmining]

Good questions mate ! The purpose of the dewatering trommel is to conserve water. Instead of using thousands of gallons to process a cubic yard, it only needs 100 gallons. In the desert, there is no water, so it has to be hauled in. It's precious. Designing a dewatering filtration system is key for maximum gold recovery. Please visit my channel. I have multiple videos regarding dewatering and challenges. One of the greatest problems with a common water recirculating system is eventually water becomes gooey because of suspended particles of silt or clay less than 150 microns. This prevents gold capture in the sluice. A proper filtration system reduces this and increases longevity of water used. Yes, that is .7 grams in 1 cubic yard. Thanks for watching !

[@lostcreek163]

Next time it rains and puts some serious water in arroyo gab your wet shop vac and generator do all those cracks and crannies! good luck like your show, would like to find someone who could help me find a claim near mtn's so I could drag trailer down and play in dirt! Any ideas welcome, appreciate an answer from anyone!

[@allansgoldmining]

There are several places dotted through AZ. Best to join a local club or GPAA, so you'll have access to lots of claims. Most of my area is claimed up already. GSSN and MPA have claims nearby.

[@lostcreek163]

@@allansgoldmining Thanks for the reply. Would be looking for areas only in our near mountains, which part of AZ would fit that issue, thanks again for your assistance.

[@123spleege]

This may be a simple question but why the square pan? I've been watching you for years so I know you have a good reason. superior to a traditional round pan?

[@allansgoldmining]

Thanks for the question. It is a Maverick Pan by Snake River Products. I love using it to pan concentrates. Very efficient trapping fine gold in the lower corner. The panning motion is side to side, which mechanically easier than swirling, and allows fine gold to settle more effectively during the stratification process. Notice how I bump the pan with my left hand. That jolt cases gold to drop. Cutting is easier too. Hold pan at 45 degrees and dip vertically into water to remove blond material. The riffles are very effective preventing gold from escaping. I use a Garrett Super Sluice pan for general sampling, because it works good on bulk material. Best of luck to you !

[@Ana-Junubi211]

At how much can I get the washing system ??? I really wanna start my mining Co. ???

[@allansgoldmining]

Hi Peter. I'm in the process of designing a trailer mounted version to be commercially available in the future. What you see in my videos are test models. Visit my channel. I have tutorials on how to build most of my equipment. Best of luck to you !

[@johnmallory5926]

Hay how is it set up in your vac dredge ? I am in the process of making one for my self. what do you use as a filter ?

[@allansgoldmining]

Hi John. No filter. It's a leaf blower mounted on its side. You can buy these from most mining supply stores. I paid $300 from Gold Lady in Golden Valley, AZ.

[@johnmallory5926]

lol i have a leaf blower all ready with 5 gallon bucket just need to get hose and go! Thanks for answering have a great day.

[@ama146-i8g]

Have you ever considered doing a pay service and take people out prospecting lessons, etc? I'd pay money to get a lesson with you on reading the land out here in the desert!

[@allansgoldmining]

Thank you for your kind compliments Andrew. I usually do an Open House on the claim, but COVID has postponed it. Might do it this fall, when weather cools. Email me at [e-mail] Maybe we can work out something.

[@mikegoettina]

you must know geary and richard over on the old 7 witches clam

[@allansgoldmining]

Sorry, but not familiar with them. Where's the Old Witches Claim ?

[@LUCKYB.]

So did you ever figure out where that trickle of flour gold is comming from ?

[@allansgoldmining]

Hi LuckyB. Most of the gold is disseminated among Iron oxide gravel throughout the valley, called the Muddy Creek Formation. There are multiple zones up stream with low grade prospects. Gold is best concentrated in small gorges. Thanks for watching !

[@LUCKYB.]

@@allansgoldmining Some thing that has played on my mind from the Time I was in my late Teens . I was told By a few old timers that Gold nessled in Iron over a period of time , how ever long Time is. Can take on the apperance of Iron I have never seen it myself , and was told that soaking gold that has a black color as Iron soaking the mixture in Bleach will eat the Iron color .. Again ive never seen it. Been told it could be BS .. thats why im asking ..

[@allansgoldmining]

There's truth to that. Some of the nuggets I find appears like iron rust. At first glance it would be ignored, but I've trained myself to be on the lookout. Call it "Dirty Gold." It shines up after soaking in CLR. I've seen many nuggets out here with square holes. It's from oxidized pyrite. Interesting to look at !

[@renepaz4208]

If you ain’t first your last.

[@stevewiles7132]

Never seen a virgin wash before.

[@allansgoldmining]

I Know what you mean Steve. Very rare to come by. There's a few diggings 200 yards upstream, but that's it. Most of the gold is very low grade. Doesn't become worth it until it concentrates in that gorge. If we get a few flash floods over the next couple years, it will restock itself. Thanks for watching and best of luck to you !

[@xenaguy01]

19:00 Also bear in mind that the Gold Rush miners are running hundreds of yards per day, while that claim might only have a couple of hundred yards in gold-bearing soil. Not worth their time at all, but plenty worth a prospector's time. It's all a matter of scale.

[@allansgoldmining]

Yes, about half of my claim has been dug. Not much left for the big boys. Although my gold is at the surface, not 30 ft under.

[@stephenfowler4115]

Too bad you couldn't set up to shovel directly into the sluice instead of having to transport the gravel to the sluice.

[@allansgoldmining]

The area I'm working is rugged. Mostly ATV access. I'm designing a trailer mounted wash plant that can be towed to remote areas. Stay tuned ! 🤠⚒⛏👍

[@trich6242]

Iam pretty sure that "wash" is a road.

[@allansgoldmining]

You're right ! Any wash out here is an ATV highway ! Lol !! In fact, I had two ATV's drive by while filming ! Thanks for watching !

[@mikegoettina]

out side of barstow

[@allansgoldmining]

Nope. Not Coolgardie. NW AZ. 🤠

[@markvining5018]

Wow....alaskians would be drooling at values of .7 grams/yard.....seems low.

[@allansgoldmining]

You betcha Mark !! Watched latest Gold Rush episode. They were happy at 1 oz per 100 yds.

[@art1muz13]

SEEMS TO ME YOU THROW OUT ALOT OF NUGGETS AND GOLD.

[@allansgoldmining]

And how do you think that ???

[@art1muz13]

@@allansgoldmining BECAUSE I WAS THINKING THAT THERE COULD BE A NUGGET IN THE ROCKS OR THE SAND COULD HAVE GOLD....IDK. MAYBE A METAL DETECTOR TO THE T RAILINGS PILE.

[@allansgoldmining]

@@art1muz13 there is that possibility. Actually, I scan my tailings with a detector after each day, just in case a nugget sneaks away. Perhaps I should have demonstrated in the video ? Also test sample the tailings from the dewatering system to insure not losing fine gold. Occasionally, I'll find a nugget mixed with quartz trapped on the first riffle. Thanks for your comments ! Best luck to you !

[@art1muz13]

@@allansgoldmining thank you. As I will try my chances soon.

[@robertadams9706]

Dude buy a wheelbarrow!!!

[@allansgoldmining]

Why ? I already have two !! Can't put it under trommel because of bedrock.