Beginner gold prospector advice Archives - California Gold Rush Miner

How to pan for gold

Beginner’s guide to gold panning and extracting the fine gold with a suction bottle.

Gold Panning

Gold panning is a traditional method of separating gold from other minerals in sediment. Here’s a basic guide:

Seasoning a Plastic Gold Prospecting Pan

Why Season a Plastic Pan? A new plastic gold pan often has a smooth finish that can cause tiny gold particles to slip away.

Seasoning the pan roughens the surface, creating more friction and helping to trap gold particles. (more…)