17 of the Best

The Wisdom of Time

1. Always set out to find an ore deposit not mineralization;
2. Don’t worry about who explored there before or why they quit;
3. Remember good groundwork is a must;
4. Quality Mapping is a must;
   • Map old workings;
   • Map alluvial workings;
   • Map the alteration;
5. Never ignore the geo-chemistry but never trust it;
6. Follow the ore;
7. If you are looking for ore deposits the best guide there is; “Is a Mine'”
8. If the theory does not fit go with the facts;
9. Go for the altered and vuggy rocks;
10. Sample the best stuff;
11. If is rusted or weathered  sample it;
12. If it looks different sample it;
13. Always drill for ore not mineralization;
14. Drill holes make ore deposits;
15. Remember there are still plenty of big good quality deposits out cropping at surface;
16. Always remember why you are there and that is to find an ore deposit; and
17. Never say Never.

By SiamOz and 2020 MineVision

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