Gold Washing

Recover alluvial gold from stream deposits using panning, sluicing, and classification techniques.

When to Use

• You are prospecting in an area with known or suspected alluvial gold deposits
• You want to sample a stream or river to test for gold presence
• You are recreational panning and want to maximize recovery
• You need to assess a site's gold potential before investing more effort

Inputs

• Required: A gold pan (14-16 inch, with riffles)
• Required: Access to a stream, river, or alluvial deposit
• Optional: Classifier/screen (1/4 inch mesh)
• Optional: Sluice box (for higher volume processing)
• Optional: Snuffer bottle or tweezers (for fine gold recovery)
• Optional: Vial with water (for storing recovered gold)