looks like some good grade there ....we remember that road...glad you are clearing it out ....was pretty rough ....would love to see you guys drop the larger mine to the West ...... keep at it and be safe out there
If we can get down to the 800' level we can take it 3,000' to the north where it connects underground to the mine up on the hill. Patented mine owners says rail is still in place. We have maps and assay reports from a team of geos that explored and sampled the group of mines in the 1980's. Great data and maps. Thanks Jeff. One of these days we will.
A side note. When using the small excavator put the blade down just enough to push back against the machine. And turn up the speed a little more. This will help stop the jerking. Good luck with the mining
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Very interesting stuff! Like someone already commented, you make real high quality videos at this point! You mentioned your mining season starts in October. Anything I know about mining is from Discovery Channel or Dan Hurd/Jason further up north. Do you guys start in October because its too hot before? Does it snow in winter where you're at?
Great questions. It's typically too hot. We can't turn on our equipment when it's over 104 degrees F. It's cooler than that now, but Harry and I are back up North helping Jason on a video. When we get back, we'll start our season. It cooled down earlier this year. Thankfully.
This particular property is a patented mine. We have worked out a deal with the mine owner. We have other patented mines and several lode mining claims available to work.
Eh, it's definitely losing gold. I'd say we'll get 5%-10% more because of the shaker table and the Stutenroth mill will grind more particles finer, liberating more gold. So, those numbers could be even more conservative 🤔.
4:26 Seeing that the gold is super fine, and you are using a sluice to concentrate, consider attaching a vibrator to it. Can be made from a small 12v motor with an aluminum wheel attached. Drill, tap and screw in 1 or 2 setscrews on one side, the longer the setscrew the more the weight. An experiment to get the right weight on the wheel to give the best wobble and a speed controller or a variable resister to control the frequency of oscillation. I would pick the shaker table and run the #1,2, & 3 a second time after brushing the table, to clean the clay and superfine gold off. Run Jet-Dry (just found it has a D & a F enviro-rating) and ended up finding out about VINEGAR as a replacement in your recycled water. Experiment, float some flour gold and add some. Report what happens.
I've never tried using vinegar. I'll give that a shot. The sluice is an ok reference point. It's much quicker to run a small sample for quick estimates. Interesting idea with the 12v motor. I couldn't agree more with re-running 1, 2, and 3 ports back over the table and brushing the table clean. As always Lothar, I appreciate what you have to say and I'm definitely listening 😉.
@@mineoperator not a expert by any means. Just rent heavy equipment from time to time for use on our farm. I have seen the good, bad & ugly. Also times when I wish I had rented a little bit bigger machine. Lots of lava rock exposed & buried on our 20 acres. Looking forward to your next video. I found you guys thru Jason mbmm.
Yeah that's recovery..but I think your losing a bunch..I think you should assay your concentrate as a whole..then if good enough..send to smelter by the ton. That's what I'm attempting to do with my piles.
Hi Travis. Thanks for your comment. Do you have a smelter you recommend, or I could contact? I like that idea and I agree. We'll recover more with our big mill and table. We have a fee options we're gonna try with the cons.
@@mineoperator yes..I talked to "Just Refiners" in Sparks Nevada..they will give you the scoop..when you call. I recommend that you have a consistent way of making your concentrate to match the sample they assay..in house with them is cheaper. The ladies there are nice and informative.
And mbmm described a way to mix and split your sample to increase accuracy of your assay..you should ask Jason. Idk which video it was but it's right on. Jason split the sample into four parts......old school..
And there's another person that does hypo leaching in AZ.. but I'm not going to disclose his phone # on here..having lead in the ore is the deal breaker with his process.. I can give you the number via email.
looks like some good grade there ....we remember that road...glad you are clearing it out ....was pretty rough ....would love to see you guys drop the larger mine to the West ...... keep at it and be safe out there
If we can get down to the 800' level we can take it 3,000' to the north where it connects underground to the mine up on the hill. Patented mine owners says rail is still in place. We have maps and assay reports from a team of geos that explored and sampled the group of mines in the 1980's. Great data and maps. Thanks Jeff. One of these days we will.
BTW, we are in WA right now working with Jason. If your schedule opens up, come join us!
@@mineoperator thats great ... keep us posted ...would love to get out there again
@@Askjeffwilliams will do Jeff.
Nice job and I love that portable mill that fits on top of the bucket
I do too. That's the Orbital crusher. Great little sampling machine.
A side note. When using the small excavator put the blade down just enough to push back against the machine. And turn up the speed a little more. This will help stop the jerking.
Good luck with the mining
I'll give that a try. Thank you Byron!
Super excited to see what all comes out of the tailings material you collected, definitely seems to be worth reworking them!
Same here! When we get back from WA we're gonna get started on it asap.
I wanna be a miner so bad glad I can watch y’all at least. I can’t imagine what it’s like inside the mine
Definitely an adventure exploring! Other times just hard work but it's rewarding. We do welcome members to come explore with us and be included in a video. If this interests you, take a look at our member options. Let me know if you have any questions or what interests you the most.
So awesome to see yet another collaboration!
Yes dear....Anything is possible..😊😊😊
Excellent, worthy of your hard work and efforts to process that material.
Nice work and looking forward to the results and future videos
I'm having fun with this one just got through with Gold Rush last year's wrap up keep them coming like to see that gold
Will do John. We'll be showing some serious gold in the coming weeks.
You guys are getting better at this youtube thing, should not be surprised based on how hard you work. Thanks for your effort
Thanks! We're giving it our best shot. I appreciate your comment.
I love seeing the best of the best getting together and sharing the quest for gold :) 10 stars :)
Working with Dave is such a pleasure. What a humble, yet highly intelligent man.
@@mineoperator though the same thing, very wise, kind, generous and willing to help and learn. a true gentleman in heart and soul.
Looking good 👍
That’s amazing brother! Loved the adventure, new supporter 🤙🏼
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Very interesting stuff! Like someone already commented, you make real high quality videos at this point!
You mentioned your mining season starts in October. Anything I know about mining is from Discovery Channel or Dan Hurd/Jason further up north.
Do you guys start in October because its too hot before? Does it snow in winter where you're at?
Great questions. It's typically too hot. We can't turn on our equipment when it's over 104 degrees F. It's cooler than that now, but Harry and I are back up North helping Jason on a video. When we get back, we'll start our season. It cooled down earlier this year. Thankfully.
@@mineoperatorok great
Is that your claim or a claimed area ? Just wonder how that works at the level you're doing it there. Nice job on the editing too.
This particular property is a patented mine. We have worked out a deal with the mine owner. We have other patented mines and several lode mining claims available to work.
@@mineoperator Ok I see. Thanks for the response.
Great that your finding some gold. Do you think the gold hog sluice gets 200 minus and smaller.
Eh, it's definitely losing gold. I'd say we'll get 5%-10% more because of the shaker table and the Stutenroth mill will grind more particles finer, liberating more gold. So, those numbers could be even more conservative 🤔.
Thanks for sharing. I cant waitvto see more. I like the mill and smelting op too
Hard work seems a bit easier when it pays off in gold!
Sure does!
4:26 Seeing that the gold is super fine, and you are using a sluice to concentrate, consider attaching a vibrator to it. Can be made from a small 12v motor with an aluminum wheel attached. Drill, tap and screw in 1 or 2 setscrews on one side, the longer the setscrew the more the weight. An experiment to get the right weight on the wheel to give the best wobble and a speed controller or a variable resister to control the frequency of oscillation. I would pick the shaker table and run the #1,2, & 3 a second time after brushing the table, to clean the clay and superfine gold off. Run Jet-Dry (just found it has a D & a F enviro-rating) and ended up finding out about VINEGAR as a replacement in your recycled water. Experiment, float some flour gold and add some. Report what happens.
Google vinegar for cleaning
I've never tried using vinegar. I'll give that a shot. The sluice is an ok reference point. It's much quicker to run a small sample for quick estimates. Interesting idea with the 12v motor. I couldn't agree more with re-running 1, 2, and 3 ports back over the table and brushing the table clean. As always Lothar, I appreciate what you have to say and I'm definitely listening 😉.
If I had more freedom to do the things I wanted I'd give you guys a day or two of labor.
Get a little bit bigger mini-X time. Something 8,000lbs. Will make a big difference!
Great idea Bruce! We'll do that for sure next time.
@@mineoperator and you would have a choice of buckets.
12”, 16-18” @ 36” where you need to move a lot of loose material.
@@brucevanderzanden9638 I'm sold. I take it you have experience with heavy equipment. Thanks for your recommendation 👍.
@@mineoperator not a expert by any means. Just rent heavy equipment from time to time for use on our farm. I have seen the good, bad & ugly. Also times when I wish I had rented a little bit bigger machine. Lots of lava rock exposed & buried on our 20 acres.
Looking forward to your next video. I found you guys thru Jason mbmm.
Can't wait to see the results from 7000 pounds I would think it would very by depth
Yeah that's recovery..but I think your losing a bunch..I think you should assay your concentrate as a whole..then if good enough..send to smelter by the ton. That's what I'm attempting to do with my piles.
Hi Travis. Thanks for your comment. Do you have a smelter you recommend, or I could contact? I like that idea and I agree. We'll recover more with our big mill and table. We have a fee options we're gonna try with the cons.
@@mineoperator yes..I talked to "Just Refiners" in Sparks Nevada..they will give you the scoop..when you call.
I recommend that you have a consistent way of making your concentrate to match the sample they assay..in house with them is cheaper. The ladies there are nice and informative.
And mbmm described a way to mix and split your sample to increase accuracy of your assay..you should ask Jason. Idk which video it was but it's right on. Jason split the sample into four parts......old school..
And there's another person that does hypo leaching in AZ.. but I'm not going to disclose his phone # on here..having lead in the ore is the deal breaker with his process.. I can give you the number via email.
@travisjochimsen5426 info@mineoperator.com. Thanks Travis.