The Gold Prospector's Handbook

A Technical Bridge from Field Prospecting to Process Engineering

Discover the essential guide that connects hands‑on gold prospecting with real mineral process engineering.

This handbook takes you from the riverbank to the recovery plant, explaining why your pan, sluice, or concentrator works — not just how to use it.

Inside you’ll learn:

• The geology of gold — primary and placer deposits explained clearly.
• How gold behaves in alluvial systems and where paystreaks form.
• Practical sampling, screening, and gravity concentration methods.
• Mercury‑free recovery techniques and responsible small‑scale operations.
• Legal, safety, and environmental frameworks for modern prospectors.

Written by metallurgist Tony Escorcio, this book bridges traditional field wisdom with technical accuracy, offering a grounded, honest approach to small‑scale gold recovery.

This book is accompanied by an Excel Workbook.