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Grounds for a Surge in Platinum Prices

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 FYI - Treasure Hunter's I have met few prospector's who have not been interested in all forms of precious metal. Even though searching for the yellow is a great recreation and followed by thousands, if not millions, the allure of other shiny metals is always there. There is of course silver. But I think there is a more interesting precious metal today because of the economics of the auto industry. For several years now, the price of platinum has gone down significantly. The reasons for this a very interesting. And, of course, the old adage, "Buy low, sell high" comes into play.  Take a look at a number of factors that may result in a surge in demand for the metal that used to sell at a higher price than gold!! https://discover.hubpages.com/money/A-New-Case-for-Platinum

Aluminum May Be Worth Its Weight in Gold Someday

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Gold Articles Follow: Recycling Metal, Circuit Boards, and Wire for Fun and Profit              December 23, 2018 Article Summary: Earn some extra cash by recycling while enjoying the impact your actions are having on the environment. Recycled material usage means less energy in manufacturing. Introduction My basis for a discussion of the merits of recycling focuses on two issues. The first is how to make money recycling on the local level. The second is how I do it, including a look at how to make some tools that will help in picking through and collecting recyclable materials. Since many people choose to recycle beyond the personal recycle bin for the garbage company, holding cost to doing business down is important. How much you spend on the tools is part of the equation; my ideas may help the avid for-profit recycler become profitable sooner. What to Recycle Motors of any size are great for recycling. The windings are made of copper, while the case is steel. Lead-acid ba

Twenty-five Articles About The Gold Adventure

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Culverts to crevices to old ore piles and grassy areas where gold has been found to stream beds in the hills - these are all places you can discover gold. Knowing about a few of these places can increase your chances of finding color. https://owlcation.com/misc/Not-So-Common-Places-I-Have-Found-Gold-A-Hub-for-the-Curious-Prospector Buffalo Bill Cody lived his life in Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and traveled the United States and Europe with his Wild West Show. Few people know of his exploits in Arizona trying to mine gold. He was considered an expert on Indian affairs, and sympathized with the plight of the Native American. https://owlcation.com/humanities/Buffalo-Bill-Cody-and-Arizona-Gold Luster, streak, hardness, and cleavage, physical characteristics which may help identify gold ore for amateur gold prospectors. Gold is heavy, forms few compounds, and is a golden yellow. These attributes help in identifying it. Learn about other tests here: https://hobbylark.com/metal-detec