Own a piece of gold rush history with your very own California gold mining claim. The California gold rush started in 1849 and continues to this day with large amounts of gold ore and nuggets coming from both patented and unpatented mining claims.
California gold is known and desired worldwide for its bright yellow luster and brilliant shine. Everything from flakes, to "picker" nuggets, to large, multi-ounce monster gold nuggets are found in California, and the state offers a variety of terrain providing many different methods for gold recovery.
So whether you're young or old, an experienced prospector or looking to find your first gold nugget, owning a California mining claim offers a unique experience for everyone.
The mining claims offered here are mostly "unpatented" claims, but there are occasionally "patented" claims as well. You can check out our glossary and tutorial links for more information about patented and unpatented mining claims but the quick definition is that patented claims include land ownership while unpatented claims only include the mineral rights - not the land itself.
Alaska is perhaps the most famous state for gold mining, gold prospecting, and especially gold mining claims. Take a look at our newest list of Alaskan gold mining claims for sale and you'll see why this great state up north prides itself as one of the world's hot spots for gold exploration.
With wide open spaces, scenic views, wonderful wildlife and huge deposits of gold, it's no surprise that Alaska remains one of the prime locations for gold mines and claims. Most claims are best worked in the summer while an abundance of water and an ocean next door makes a variety of gold prospecting methods very productive. Many old time gold prospectors in Alaska prefer to use a gold pan as their prospecting tool of choice, walking up and down their claim and testing the ground occasionally to find those enormous gold motherloads.
Unfortunately, there are currently no mining claims for sale in Alaska. I guess that shows just how popular they are. Please check back often as Alaskan mining claims will be added as soon as they become available.
We're sure you'll enjoy owning your own mining claim in Alaska. The amazing views alone are worth it, but the rich mining history and large deposits of gold make Alaska a prospecting destination that is truly magnificent.
When choosing a mining claim that's right for you, it is important to note the difference between a “Lode” mining claim and a “Placer” mining claim. This goes for gold, silver, platinum, and any other precious (or semi-precious) metals you can think of.
Lode and Placer claims are different, and many states acknowledge this by separating the mineral rights for the two. So if you aren't careful, you could end up owning a placer claim where only lode gold is found or a lode claim where there is only placer gold. This opens up the possibility that someone could file for the opposing mineral rights and effectively lock you out of your own gold claim. So let's take a minute to define each type of claim so you can be sure your mining claim has the correct mineral rights for the precious metals you want to find.
A Lode mining claim is when the gold (or other precious metal) is still in the rocks and original minerals where it was formed. This is usually a gold bearing vein, or gold ore – where the gold may or may not be visible and is mixed in with other rocks and minerals. Sometimes gold can be chipped out of a gold vein but the most common form of recovery is to crush the metal ore and use an extraction technique to separate the precious metals. If you think you've found a lode claim, the first step is to take the ore samples to an assayer to test how much gold or other precious metals are in the rocks.
A Placer mining claim is the most common type of claim, and what most people think of when they think of a gold claim. This is where the gold has broken free of rock and minerals and can be found as flakes and nuggets. Placer gold starts out from a lode claim, where the gold is locked into the ground. Over time, erosion and the elements free the gold from other material and works its way down into the placer deposit as nuggets and flakes.
So now you know. In a lode claim, the precious metals are still stuck in the rock and may or may not be visible. And in a placer claim, the precious metals have been freed from their original state (due to the elements and erosion) and are much easier to recover.
Happy Prospecting!
Welcome to MiningClaimsForSale.com - Your online source for buying lode and placer gold mining claims.
We offer a wealth of information on both placer and lode mining claims, how to find the right claim, definitions, gold prospecting tutorials, and information on what's required to maintain and keep your mining claim. We also provide information on gold exploration, finding your own mining claim, and the steps involved to stake that claim as your own.
Our software searches the internet for the best deals on mining claims across the U.S., in Canada, and even across the world. We have mining claims for sale in Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, and of course - gold claims in California and Alaska. All for sale and all for great deals, take a look through our easy to use site and we're sure you'll be able to find the right mining claim for you.
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Good luck in your search and happy prospecting!
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