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Announcing my new newsletter, "Tales From My Adventures Into the Unknown". This newsletter will give me the opportunity to share a lifetime of adventure, exploration, ancient mystery investigation, gold prospecting and treasure hunting with you. I look forward to your comments and feedback as we go.
This newsletter is free and will be published twice monthly on a fairly dependable basis. Rarely, there may be an interruption if I am on an extended expedition. That may only be a few times each year.
My first series of writings (approx. 6 - 10 issues) will be about my own personal experiences surrounding ancient tunnel systems, the Cueva de Los Tayos, Juan Moricz, Zoltan Czellar, Julio Goyen Aguado, the ancient metallic library, ancient advanced civilizations, El Dorado, Erich von Daniken and Gold of the Gods, the Mormons, mysteries of the Amazon Jungle, gold, treasure and more. I hope you enjoy reading about what has become an unfolding passion in my life.
I am about to share with you one of the most mysterious and incredible stories of my life and it may be stranger than anything you have ever heard in your life. This is a drama which is still unfolding as I write this newsletter. I believe there will be much more to come in the future, eventually.
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Hey Stan, I've got a few questions regarding your
Ancient Deposits, Modern Wealth
package and your Ecuador
Gold Report.
Thanks, Dave office@adventurehotsheet.com
http://www.adventurehotsheet.com
1.What is the single most important factor that separates you and other full
time successful prospectors from the very unsuccessful full-time guys I've known?
You know the type - they're the only gold prospectors that a newbie's family knows
of - the guys that have spent their life searching for the Mother Lode--and wind up broke, with an ex-wife, and two steps away from a padded room and straightjacket.
Hi Dave: I actually have come very close to that category myself. I have gone through some pretty difficult times over the years as a result of pursuing the unconventional path that I chose. My biggest gold project took 16 years to develop before it started paying. That is one of my best reasons for developing reports and courses to help other people leap-frog to success and avoid many of the pitfalls that delayed my success.
There are a couple of important points. First, and most important, is research! A successful prospector must understand the geology and history of the area being investigated. This is not simply reading one book. It is an in-depth combination of reading, education, research, interviews, maps, emails to experts, etc. Next is commitment and persistence. This normally results from prospecting being one's passion. In other words, prospecting is something you are probably going to do as a hobby for the rest of your life anyway. So you might as well constantly be improving your knowledge and skills to help save time and find more gold in the long run. You need a systematic approach with a prioritized checklist of activities and objectives.
2. I have a hard time believing that luck is the only thing that separates success and failure, but education doesn't always seem to make a big
difference --several of the losers I've known seemed to be very knowledgeable about geology and prospecting techniques.
Stan's answer: Luck comes much more easily to those that prepare themselves properly, use a
systematic approach and work hard to achieve their goals. Knowledge alone, is not enough. The successful prospector must deal with reality on a daily basis. I have known too many knowledgeable prospectors who lived with their head in the clouds and just didn't seem to grasp the reality of achieving success.
3. So what is the most important thing I can do to stay out of that category of prospectors?
Stan's answer: Get very specific. Choose a highly-likely geographical area to investigate
where gold is known to have been found and commercially produced. This indicates geologically favorable conditions. As an old-timer once taught me... go walk where the elephants walked. Gain an in-depth understanding of both the history and geology of the area. Get detailed topographical maps that you can use to identify specific target areas according to your research. Know how to prospect for gold. Take a class, join an organization, read books, practice, etc. Equip yourself with the right prospecting tools and know how to use them. Prepare to invest in production equipment once you discover the gold for which you searched. A suction dredge is a great way to start a small, commercial production. There are tons of gold out there all over the place, waiting to be discovered. Most people don't realize just how much there really is.
4. The other questions relate to Ecuador. The only specific numbers I saw in the report were of men who were producing 1/3 oz/man/day, and
5g/man/day --which doesn't seem to be all that rich. I suppose that it's pretty good for the guy who hired 30 panners, but not so promising for the one-man show.
Stan's answer: This isn't bad for a guy with a shovel and sluice box. Now put a dredge or backhoe into that same spot and watch the ounces flow daily. I know of small 3-man operations all over Ecuador and South America that produce 5-10 ounces per day and more with an excavator and large sluice box. I also recently saw over a dozen similar operations near Dawson City, Yukon.
5. Am I being unreasonable in thinking that if the fields are so rich, that one man ought to be able to produce more than that?
Stan's answer: No, you are correct. One man using his brains, experience and hard work can
build production to whatever degree he wants almost anywhere in the world.
6. After I get a bit of experience closer to home (Arizona), I'd like to plan a trip to Ecuador--but I want to have reasonable expectations. My wife is ready to move to Ecuador next week so we can prospect and find lost cities, but I want to make sure that we don't fulfill our families' predictions that we'll end up in that class of gold hunters in
my first question!
Stan's answer: First of all, you sound wise to me. Take things systematically with a
plan... one step at a time. You live in one of the greatest places in the world for finding and producing gold. Arizona is tops in my book. Ten lifetimes would not be enough to properly explore your state. Next, you should come to Ecuador or South America as a vacation. Try to spend as much time as you can so that you can get a feel for the place. It
is not for everyone. There are good points and bad. Be sure to learn the language before you come as it will give you an entirely different experience as opposed to not being able to speak with locals. I can't stress how important this is. In Arizona you have lots of opportunities to practice your Spanish.
If you can develop a residual income or a portable business such as e-commerce, you will guarantee your success. To be a successful prospector, you cannot worry about how to pay the bills next month. It just won't work. Are you a writer or photographer? There are many ways to pull this off. Just don't be in a position where you have to find gold within 3 months or
it is over. I have found that the times you find the most gold is when you don't
need to. A needy state seems to repel gold in my experience. When you are out in the mountains or jungle having a great time, is when you are most likely to come across something significant. I sure hope this helps. Good Luck! Let's keep in
touch, Stan
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Hi Stan, my name is Andrew Cassar. I am an independant researcher from
Toronto, Canada. I have contacted you regarding Pino Turolla, and the
story of the "Cauva de los Tayos". The only information regarding this topic
that I have found is in Turollas' book Beyond the Andes, which I'm sure
you've read. In the book he references a oral story, dictated to him by an old
army Major, named Jarmillio. It tells of a hollow mountain/subterrainean city, filled with gold books, crystal ceilings, tombs of giants, genenetic
half-breeds, spheres, light triggered doors, and such. Turolla himself went looking for this, and found a caverness hole, which contained nothing.
I believe he was mislead by the natives of the region in the oriente, due to differences in Jarmillios' account and Turollas' findings regarding
the entrance way into the cave. Have you yourself tried to locate this place? If you have what have you found?
Or where can I find out more concerning this topic? Thanks for the time Andrew Cassar
arcassar@hotmail.com
Hi Andrew, Thanks for your most insightful email. You are asking me the exact same
questions that I had when I began my investigation of this topic so many
years ago. I have decided to write an E-book of my investigations and findings over the years concerning Pino Turolla, Juan Moricz, ancient
tunnel systems, the metallic library, Jaramillo, El Mono Grande, Gold of the Gods, Erich Von Daniken, ancient advanced civilizations and more.
Over the years I have located and interviewed Pino's widow, Renee, Pino's assistant Oswaldo Mora, Juan Moricz, Juan's best friend Julio in Buenos
Aires, Juan's other best friend and assistant of 15 years, Zoltan Czellar in
Guayaquil, Ecuador and many other key figures. Most of the main characters
have now passed on. They left me a most amazing trail of tidbits of evidence, facts, documents and mysteries. The deeper I get into this
investigation, the more amazing it becomes.
Jaramillo was indeed a key figure in the whole story. I have strong documented evidence that he actually saw the metallic library. The
secret entrance to the Cueva de los Tayos near where the metallic library is
reported to be located is quite a distance from the commonly known entrance that Pino accessed. Jaramillo passed away about 2 years ago in an
accident on the coast of Ecuador.
Juan Moricz possessed overwhelming evidence that Ecuador was the heart
of human origins. His information, now supported by new information from a
Spanish researcher, indicates the the Sumerians, Akkadians and Egyptions all originated in South America. Juan's research further indicates an
interesting genetic source of creation.
My new E-book will address all these issues and much more. The implications of this research may eventually rewrite the history books and have a
major impact on all organized religion.
As far as other sources of information concerning this topic... I believe that I have the best information that can be found anywhere. I don't
know of any other single person that has directly interviewed so many of the
key individuals. There is one man, Stanley Hall who probably knows more than I about the subject as he was a close associate of Jaramillo. I do not
know where Stanley Hall currently resides. I hope this helps a little. Good luck with your research and keep in
touch. Saludos, Stan
Thanks Stan, I knew I was right! Great, now I have lots of new leads on this. Would I be able to find any of yours or Moricz's work? And how do I get your e-book? I've sent a message to Michael Cremo (author of forbidden archeology), and he's real interested in this as well. Mainly because he has never heard of this before (which
absolutely floored me!). I take it that you two know each other, since you both have links to each others sites.
You should talk to him and fill him in. He's a great ally to have in something like this. I had an idea today concerning this place. Instead of looking for the cave, have you ever thought of looking for the mountain? Geology may be the key in finding this place I think. Jarmillio talked of crystal ceilings, which let in natural light. If this place is as large as it is supposed to be, than maybe a large quartz deposit could be seen by a low flying
plane. This is real inaccurate, but a start is a start. Now I don't know the geological make up of the Andes, but maybe really big crystal deposits are rare. If not, than forget about that, but the picture I get in my head of this place is a hollow mountain. Like carving out Killamijaro, and turning it into the worlds largest palace/church/library. If this is the case than the mountain it's in is not a huge one. If light shines through the ceilings then it doesn't have snow on it. But, if the structure itself has been over-glorified, than maybe the ceilings are only one to a few hundred feet high. If this is the case, than it could be anywhere. Anyways just something to chew on. Take care Andrew arcassar@hotmail.com.
Hi Andrew, My new e-book about ancient tunnels, Juan Moricz, the metallic library, etc. will be available from my web site later this year. It is great to hear that you are in touch with Michael Cremo. I have never met nor corresponded with Michael. However, I am a huge fan of his and completely agree with his findings and observations. Forbidden Archeaology is one of the best books I have ever read.
I certainly appreciate your enthusiasm about the Pino cave project. Unfortunately, after spending many days with Pino's former assistant, Oswaldo Mora (not the name he actually goes by), over a period of several years, I have arrived at the conclusion that the "El Mono Grande Cave Story" is not true. Oswaldo's recollection of several past events as recorded
in the book Beyond The Andes are quite different than Pino's text.
Also, Jaramillo's account of the cave interior as recorded in other documents is quite different than the version in Pino's book. It is a shame that all of the key players have passed on now and can't be properly interviewed. As an experienced investigator and truth verification tech., I have done my best to sort through the whole matter with an unbiased
view. All this said, I still do believe that there is a possibility that a metallic library does exist. Unfortunately, there is much embellishment associated with this story, especially starting with Erich Von Daniken's shameless writings in Gold of the Gods.
Please stay tuned, Stan
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Mr.Grist, I
have ordered three of your products. They are very well laid out. I am interested in black sand deposit piles or tailings. I want to process black sand deposits that are already piled up. So that I can get large quantities without dredging. Are there any piles that I can just walk up and collect black sands for processing. Could you please provide locations for this purpose. How many places fit this goal. Any
assistance would be greatly appreciated. Best Exploring, Jerry H. aetherixx2000@yahoo.com
Hi Jerry, We really appreciate your business and comments. Thanks. The black sand business is very interesting to me. Many years ago, some old timers took me under their wing and taught me all about extracting precious metals from black sands with different acids and chemicals. Some black sands contain minerals even more precious than gold. The platinum family metals can sometimes be found in these black sands.
I really don't know of any places where blank sands are piled up and waiting for someone to come along. They may exist, but I don't know of them. One of your best sources for black sands might be purchasing them from an operating gold mill or from people dredging along popular rivers. Many dredgers don't care to deal with their black sands and are happy to
sell them for a few extra dollars. All that said, always keep your eyes open around old gold mining ghost towns. It is possible that you could come across some piles of unprocessed
black sand concentrates. This would be rare, but possible. All the best of luck to you!
Stan
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Hello Stan I read on your site that you are doing a book about treasure in Mexico. I am part of a group that believes we have located the
"lost mine" of
Naranxal, based on various historical documents that have come into our hands, as well as three previous expeditions over the last 13 years. We have a WORD document that I can send as an attachment, but I was hesitant to send it to you "unsolicited". Is this something you can help us with? As I mention in the text, we are seeking (A) a media sponsor who will cover the cost of the trip and pay some extra for the new coverage and documentary rights, and/or (B) an investor who wants some adventure as well as part of the treasure and the fame (but who isn't too overbearing). May I look forward to your thoughts and suggestions for The Naranxal Project?
Thank you for your kind attention. Jeff Coughlan Jeleco@Hotmail.com
Hi Jeff, I am very interested in your project. I have posted your
document on my site, so anyone who is interested can check
out the Naranxal Project by clicking on this link and contact
Jeff directly if you are interested at Jeleco@Hotmail.com
(Please note: this posting does not mean that I am personally endorsing
this project, it remains your personal responsibility to do your own
due diligence on any project you decide to get involved with).
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Hello, My father knows where is Tayopas treasure in Sonora Mexico. He has not money to make an expedition
to get it out. Do you know what to do? He does not want to die if he does not find it. I do not who could help us to find it. Excuse me my
English is not good- Cecy Ivich
cecyivich@hotmail.com cecyivich@yahoo.com.mx
Hola Cecy. Como estas? We will publish this email on our web site and if anyone is
interested in helping you financially, they can send you an email. You need to find a financial partner. Muy buena suerte con su
proyecto! Stan
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Hi Stan, I am writing this from Japan Broadcasting in Washington DC regarding a television documentary we are going to produce about the diamond industry worldwide. We were given your coordinates as a possible reference person/interviewee as I understand your website is quite popular and you may know or come in contact with those hoping to fine their fame and fortune in diamonds. We are looking to locate someone who has dreams of finding diamonds in a
mine or is currently a prospector looking for diamonds in either the USA or Canada. Of course, that person would have to be OK with the idea of being on TV!
We are well aware of both the Ekati and the Diavik mines in Canada and the individuals who struck it lucky with them, but we would like to focus (for this program) on someone who is at the beginning phase of exploration or nearing success in their quest to find diamonds. I am hoping you can assist us and I look forward to receiving an email note from you. Best regards, Melanie NHK: Japan Broadcasting
diamond_tv@hotmail.com
Dear Melanie, I prospect for both diamonds and gold. I have found diamonds in Brazil,
Venezuela and Guyana. I wear a pinky ring with gold flakes and diamonds that were found together in the same sluice box from gravels in northern Mato Grosso, Brazil.
Diamonds have been found in 40 of the 50 States. Diamonds are far more common than the public realizes. Please feel free to contact me at your leisure.
Any readers who has found diamonds in the USA or Canada please contact
Melanie at her email address diamond_tv@hotmail.com
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Stan: I want to know if there is anything I should know about taking the diamonds out of the country. Do I need to declare it or pay any tariffs? How did you take them? Also, you mention the buyers who frequent the mining camps. Should I hesitate to
approach them if I wish to sell some while I am there?? Also, do you think that a grappling hook/rope would be useful for water crossings? How large is an average crossing in the area? Is it more than waist deep?? Hungry fish?? I don't want to take any
unnecessary weight. I am going, my gear is set, and I can't wait. Some people really fear for me, but others are very supportive, but I really trust that you would not lead someone astray about something like this, especially for a measly $16. Why do you do it? I think I already know, but I would like to hear it from you.
Thank you once again, I know that your time and wisdom are valuable and I appreciate it very much. Tom
RebelofMetal@yahoo.com
Hi Tom, I put my raw diamonds into a film canister and put this into my day pack when I left the country. Nobody asked me any questions about anything. This always works for me wherever I go. However, I am not a lawyer and cannot give out legal advise. Yes, there are diamond buyers all over Ciudad Bolivar and the Gran Savannah. Beware, they will not pay you the highest prices. You must decide where and how to sell your raw diamonds. The rivers are not deep and you don't need a grappling device. However, I hope that you are familiar with traveling in remote areas. This is no cake walk. It isn't particularly dangerous, but it is not like a walk through the park! The diamonds are there. You can refer to so many other sources of information to know this. Good luck. This is not an easy project. It takes
courage and perseverance. All the best, Stan
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Dear Sir: I am Manager of "Oriflama S.A." in Chile and my partner is
Mr. Cecil Louis Eisler, from Tucson, Arizona.I born in Punta Arenas City, Capital of the Región de Magallanes, Chile. Between 1869-1920 was a big gold rush. For example in the islands: Lennox, Picton and Nueva in the Canal Beagle, was a production of 1.200 kilos
of gold. In almost all the rivers of Magellan there is alluvial gold but, from that times,
nobody never work in it again. There was some big dredges in Isla de Tierra del Fuego and the 95% of the work was only panning. Now there is good roads and Punta Arenas is a city with 150.000 people connected by plane with Santiago. The expenses for prospection and legal procedure for get 1.000 ha. in the land and 10ha in the sea, may be are about U$ 3.000. The international experts
recommend to day to invest in Chile, is the best economy in South America. There is a book: The
Gold Diggings of the Cape Horn, by J.R Spears. Nort American journalist it
wrote in 1898. My present necessity is get some little gold mining company in USA who could be
interested to invest in this project. Yours truly MARIO GUISANDE guisande@hotmail.com
Hi Mario, Thanks for writing. I have posted your email and email address on my web
site so any interested people can contact you. Muy Buena Suerte con su
proyecto! Stan
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Hi Stan, I live in Missouri. We spend a lot of time on the Missouri River fishing, artifact hunting, and what not on sand bars. I found a silt cake peppered with tiny gold flakes, or what seems to be gold flakes. Is there a way to test this to see if it is gold? Is it even possible? I know they mined placer gold much farther upstream (Helena). Thanks, Jeff
JKezele@Schnucks.com
Hi Jeff, There are a couple of possible ways to test your discovery. The first and simplest way is to attempt to bend one of your larger flakes. If these are very small, you would have to use a good magnifying glass and small, precision tools such as you find in a biology dissection kit. If the metal bends and doesn't break, it is most likely gold. If it cracks
and breaks, it is most likely iron pyrite or mica, the 2 most common fool's golds.
If the flakes are too small to attempt bending, you could pour a small glass vial of nitric acid and place the small metallic pieces in the acid. For this you must be extremely careful to avoid injury and accidents. Whenever using acids, basic safety rules must be followed such as proper ventilation and eye/skin protection. The fumes must never be breathed. Better yet, find an experienced chemistry student to help. Gold does not react in nitric acid; it just sits there. Most other metals will react with a fizzing action as they are taken into solution. Be careful! I hope this helps, Stan
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Hi Stan, Thank you for this
information. Since our last e-mail after I purchased your e-book package (Ancient Deposits Modern
Wealth) I have purchased a very remote 20ac. claim in Northern CA on the South Fork of the Yuba. It is difficult to access but has
a lot of ancient gravel beds, some very nice andisite caps and this
stretch of river has not been touched in years! It has lots of blue and rose quartz throughout the area and the `great blue lead` also runs through this
particular canyon area, hopefully my Minelab GP Extreme will cough up some nice
specimens, it produced a beautiful fist sized gold and quartz nugget last year that had 8.5 ozs in it!!I am planning to be up there soon after winter runoff when the roads reopen. Hope your doing well, regards, Marc Kelly.
kelscabin@aol.com
Hi Marc, Obviously, you are on top of something very huge! Way to go!
I love to hear of Ancient Deposits and Modern Wealth! Keep it up! Stan
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Stan, First, I love your site and have purchased many of your courses, books etc. and plan on building my library of all your books etc. in the future. I find your approach open and most interesting. Unlike some of the other sites I've seen which tell little and ultimately offer less!!! Your site and courses are filled with information and real world experience and advice!
I am a 53 year old (just retired) professional Firefighter. Myself and two other retired Firefighters are just getting into prospecting here in Central California. We have a lot of equipment, detectors, sluices, etc. but haven't much luck as yet. We have the desire, the time, and spend a lot of time in the hills (highway 49) and the Sonora Pass areas. Given your vast experience and the fact that you state that you've spent time here in the "Gold Country"......where would you suggest as the best starting point for us "Greenhorns"??? Anything you can pass along will be much appreciated. Bruce O. Elliott belliott@ainet.com
Hi Bruce, Thanks for your email. I am very excited for you as you
now have the time and you live in the perfect place to start a successful
gold prospecting career. There is nothing in the world quite like Route
49! My introduction to the Mother Lode country was through the Gold
Prospectors Association of America (GPAA). The late George Massie taught
me everything I needed to get started. I heartily recommend affiliation
with this group or one similar.
With the GPAA, I went from failure to success on the Stanislaus River at
the Italian Bar. I later took the principles I learned there to other GPAA
claim sites around the Western USA.
One of the richest sites I have ever seen is on the north fork of the Yuba
river, just a few miles upstream from Downieville. This area, of course,
is being fed gold directly from massive ancient tertiary channels above. I
found a rich pay streak 20 feet off the paved road in about 18" of
gravel, right on bedrock. The results were amazing! I hope this helps.
Good Luck and keep me posted, Stan
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Hi, Stan!
Do you know of anyone who strictly prospects for platinum? Where and what
do they do to find it? Isn't gold usually found in the same areas? Is it found mostly in North or South America? Paul
pch41689@aol.com
Hi Paul, There are platinum deposits (primary and alluvial) all over the world. Many times platinum is found in the company of gold, but not always. You can do a search on the internet for companies that mine platinum exclusively. This will help you see how geographically diversified these deposits are. There is much out there yet to be discovered.
Over the last few years I have bought Calls (stock options) in a one public company that mines platinum in the northern US. As the price of platinum has gone through the roof, these stock options have skyrocketed. There are always several ways to take advantage of rapidly rising or falling commodity prices. All the best, Stan
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Sir, This is a true story. I was brought up in Salt Lake City Utah. My father was a commander in the air force in world war two. With two purple hearts and a bronze star for saving a crew in a burning plane. During this time he made a lot of contacts and after the war began flying freight to and from South
America. This is before he when to Harvard for his Law Degree. He also was involved at a later time in importation of South American diamonds. I think he took care of the legal part but I do not know?? He was not a man that talked about his business. With this background I will give you the story.
I was about 12 years old and like all young men was intrigued with all the stuff my father had stored in the basement. Things like his sheep skin flight suit. Pictures of him hunting pigs in Europe with a
Thompson etc. One day I found a box that had some film in canisters. It took me a long time to ask my father about them because how could I admit I was going through his stuff?? Finally I did. He got the projector out to my complete shock and slowly threaded the film through the guide and into the empty real. He admitted then that he did not remember what they were. The first was a film of his father and him after the war. How boring.
Then he put in the next one. It was some where in South America. It was him and Angel another pilot. Angel was holding up a jar filled with what looked like pieces of octagonal clouded glass. He took some out and held one up between his fingers. You could tell that they were from the size of peas to the size of large marbles. Then it went on to other things. My Father then sent the film to his surviving family who was living at the time in California. My father told me that Angel had found a diamond field, and within hours filled up a quart jar just by picking up stones from the sand! My father told me most thought he was pulling some kind of scam, since no one had ever found a diamond field in South America, only in Nimibia where at one time you could pick diamonds up off the beach. In fact I remember seeing a film where men crawled along the sand with cans tied around their necks picking up diamonds. Anyway soon after that Angel went on another flight to get more but crashed. I think on top of a butte??? Anyway my father told me when they
eventually found his plane much later there were a large number of diamonds in the
wreckage.
I saw the film and believe he did find a field. I also believe that today with
satellites etc. and figuring his flight plan one could determine the area. Remember he landed his plane on the field. Anyway this is a true story. Thanks Anthony
ross666@pcez.com
Hi Anthony,
Thanks for your most interesting email. Yes, the man in the film with your father was Jimmy Angel. Jimmy had discovered a real diamond field in Venezuela's Grand Savanah. Jimmy was attempting to return to his discovery when he
accidentally crashed his airplane on top of the butte from which originates the highest waterfall in the world, Angel Falls. It took Jimmy quite a few days to eventually find his way back to civilization from the crash site. His famous airplane was recovered and is now on display at the airport in Ciudad Bolivar.
My report, "Secret Diamond Sites of Venezuela,
Revealed", goes into a lot of detail about the diamond fields in Venezuela's Grand Savanah and their exact locations.
All the best,
Stan
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Greetings Sir: I am just getting started. I understand there are some companies that own mining rights at various locations in the U.S. and that for a fee I can prospect on their claims. Is this true and is it profitable? Do you happen know the email address of such organizations? Also will you talk to me about your own service for people who want to find gold. Thank you Jonathan Bartell Dadbartell@attbi.com
Hi Jonathan, Thanks for writing. Both individuals and companies are legally able to stake, own, buy and sell mining claims in the U.S. In order to prospect or mine on claims owned by another party, you must have their written permission. This permission would also need to include a clear agreement concerning the relationship and division percentages of any gold production.
Gold mining is a risky business and is only profitable if revenues exceed expenses. One of the best ways to become a millionaire in the gold mining business is to begin as a billionaire and work very hard. You may do a key word search for the
California Mining Journal which is a publication with the latest information on North American mining. I live in Ecuador, South America, so I am not up on the latest North American mining laws. Sometimes I work as a consultant to individuals and Latin American exploration and mining companies. I hope this helps. All the best, Stan
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Stan: I purchased your
diamond report about
Venezuela. Thank you for the information it contains. I have a few questions. I am curious about the gold nuggets that are mentioned on your website but there was no information in the package I purchased. I would like to know more about them. I also have heard about a Venezuelan mining bill from Late 1999 that gives the government mineral rights. Does this effect this type of venture and is there anything I should know about any prospecting activity in the area, like if people ask questions of why I am there and what I am doing. I am also an excellent mechanic, and I have used it to my advantage in travels. I don't think Venezuela would be any different. Do you know anything about labor prices for mechanical repair in Venezuela? Or even the
avaliability of skilled mechanics (I can fix everything, even electrical)? Are there any animals or insects to be weary of in the target areas? (Mono Grande? ha ha) Should I bring a pistol? Can I bring a pistol? Should I take a friend? I do feel safe alone, but is the geography of the area such that a friend would be wise? Lastly, I am seriously considering taking this trip, and I could afford to do so right now, and if I could I could stay for at least a month. I know that there is a hot political situation there right now, but that really doesn't deter me. I assume that your interests have caused you to keep an eye on the situation and I would really value your opinion. Would it be wiser to wait a year? Thank you for your time, Tom Anderson
RebelofMetal@yahoo.com
Hi Tom, Thanks for your email. Please explain exactly what more you would like to know of the gold nuggets. I will be happy to answer your question as well as I can. The nuggets were recovered from near the Santa Elena region in diamond bearing gravels. They appear to me to have been precipitated from solution. Gold and diamonds are found together throughout the entire region right on over to and including Guyana.
Western Guyana is another great destination for gold and diamonds. I was just there 2 months ago and was blown away by what I saw. It is like the the wild west over there, but I had no problems with anyone or anything.
I'm not familiar with current Venezuela mining law. However, almost all governments in the world possess their own mineral rights, not the landowners. Venezuela has always been the same. The last I heard, Venezuela mining law is still quite disorganized. There are many mining operations in the Gran Savannah working without proper concession rights.
Ciudad Bolivar is the gateway to mining activities in the country. Whenever anyone asked me what I was up to, I said I was going diamond prospecting. I never had a problem.
Almost anywhere in the world, mechanical skills are valuable and work can usually be found. I don't know what the going rates are for mechanics in Venezuela right now. Mechanics are needed in most mining operations too.
As in most jungle environments, the most dangerous animals are the smallest ones. The mosquito is one of the worst. Repellent with DEET is usually advisable. I never carry a gun for protection. In over 25 years of traveling through remote places, I've never had an "incident" with any animal or person. Big cities are usually the most dangerous places of all.
Taking a friend can be helpful or hold you back. I always choose any traveling companions very carefully. I would not
hesitate to go alone either.
Venezuela is currently in a huge crisis. Caracas should be avoided if possible. If not, get in and get out. I'm not too impressed with Caracas at the best of times. It is dirty, dangerous and expensive.
Things in the outback should be just fine. The more remote you go, the better. Ciudad Bolivar is a good place to make some connections and get a feel for what is going on in the mining business. The small airline bush pilots are a great source of information. Be sure to check out Angel Falls and the Caribbean coast (Santa Fe is great!) while you are in the country. Good Luck, Stan
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Stan, I just have a quick question for you please -Is there a quick and easy way to prove that a piece of
jewelry is made from gold (there is no hallmark
on it so I can't use that)? thanks in advance for your help J. Cathers casa@waitrose.com
Hi J., There are several different ways to test gold jewelry. One is to rub the jewelry on a special "touch stone". Depending on the shade and color, you can determine the purity of the gold. Another method is to use a drop of nitric or even aqua regia acid. I don't recommend you attempt this without a little training or experience. Please visit a local jeweler with the piece in question and you can most likely receive a little free help. It should only take a couple of minutes to have your answer. Good Luck, Stan
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Do you have any experience in gold prospecting in Honduras? Would you be willing to discuss this subject with me in greater detail, or have you written [or do you know of] any guides to gold prospecting in Honduras? I live in central Florida but work in Columbia, SC. My wife and I are life-time members of GPAA. My gold prospecting experience has been mainly
in California where I lived for 20 years. Friends of a close friend of mine were involved in gold mining in Honduras a couple of years back and their experiences have peaked my interest. Thank you for your consideration of my request. Steve Hudson
Duster@gnc.net
Hi Steve, Yes, I have spent many hours researching the gold history of Honduras. I have explored most parts of the country. There is tremendous gold mining potential there. I learned 95% of my gold prospecting skills from the GPAA and LDMA. My membership in these two organizations
was the foundation of my gold prospecting career. George Massie was my hero in the 80's. I still think of him often. Please read
"The Treasure Hunter" by Robin Moore and Howard Jennings. This book tells it all, especially about Honduras and Ecuador. I have followed
every footstep of Howard in these two countries and everything in the book is true. This knowledge alone will lead you to great riches! All the best, Stan
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Hi Stan, I'll be going down to Chile in a few
months, (July 2003) I'm taking with me a 4" gold dredge, would like to know if there any place in special (ancient tertiary rivers),I'll be going to the south part of the country (Temuco city), so please if you've got any information that can help me let me
know. Thank you very much, chicho diaz DEACONVIC@aol.com
Hi Chico, Thanks for writing. First let me say that there are many tons of alluvial gold to be found in Chile. Unfortunately, I don't have any specific information or locations. However, one good book on the subject is:
"Chile and her Argonauts in the Gold Rush, 1848-1856" by Steve Giacobbi. You can find this book at Amazon.com. It should be full of important clues. Also, there is quite a bit of information to be found on the internet.
One such interesting address is an online newsletter referring to gold in Chile:
http://www.investorsguru.com/psep1797.shtml
I would prospect for ancient alluvial gold bearing river channels on both sides of the Andes Mountains, but especially on the east side. There is nothing like information gleaned from the locals. That has always been
my final key to success. All the best and Buena Suerte Chico! Stan
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Dear Stan, I have always had an unexplainable compulsion for
history, geology, and treasure, so I have been fascinated by your site, and by the giant skeleton stories in
particular. I am from Minnesota, and there are various newspaper articles from the
mid to late eighteen hundreds pertaining to the discovery of these unusual skeletons, in
various locations throughout the state. I was able to contact an archaeologist who works
for the state of Minnesota, and he basically stated that the skeletons were a hoax, and that
the idea of a giant pre-historic race is preposterous. Just wondering what your opinion
is on the matter. P.S. we have thousands of Indian mounds scattered throughout the state,
as you may already know. P.S. thanx for the opportunity to live vicariously through your adventures, I have five kids and find it increasingly hard to pursue these interests myself, Then again, depending on your definition of treasure, I guess I could be considered rich. Sincerely Jeremy in Minnesota info@eetc.com
Hi Jeremy, Thanks for writing. You indeed sound like a very rich person. For the archeaologist to have claimed that the skeletons were a hoax and an impossibility is a very closed minded, yet typical response from his profession. I find it sad and disappointing that many scientists assume they know more than they really do. There are too many solid pieces of evidence in archeaology and other sciences suggesting we really don't know it all yet. A simple study of the evolution of the sciences is full of fall assumptions that were later proved wrong. Quantum mechanics will soon begin to unravel many peoples' long held false beliefs. Keep up the keen curiosity and interest. It is very inspiring to me.
All the best Jeremy, Stan
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Dear Stan: For many years I have had an interest in both treasure hunting and archaeology. Unfortunately these two worlds, are, as you know, completely at odds with each other. I have no desire to desecrate Indian burial grounds or to destroy private property. But I would like to be able to enjoy and even to profit from metal detecting somehow. Recently I took an
anthropology course taught by a prominent archaeologist at my local community college and learned that the most recent version of the antiquities act passed by congress states that anything discovered that is over a mere fifty years old is to be classified as 'historic' in
nature, and so presumably may not be kept by the finder. The only exception, I'm told, was arrowheads because some members of congress collected them. This is totally ridiculous. Can you tell me how the metal detector manufacturers have stayed in business and how hobbyists are able to cope with this state of affairs? Where can I get more information on the legalities of metal detecting either nationally or on a state-by-state basis. Thank you for your time, sincerely, Mike Hill
mike11336@juno.com
Hi Mike, Thanks for your email. Boy, do you and I ever share similar opinions and views. You are right, the laws have become absolutely ridiculous. That is partly why I live in Ecuador where I have complete freedom to explore, prospect for gold and treasure hunt. When I do search in North America, I either try to search on private land with permission out of the public eye, or in more remote areas where I have complete privacy. I certainly do not advocate raping, pillaging and plundering archeaological sites, but I believe that there should be more of a balance where archeaologists and treasure hunters could work together. Of course, that will never happen. Meanwhile, you should always inquire with local law enforcement, park rangers, etc. about local laws and regulations concerning metal detecting
before searching. It is also good to read magazines like Lost Treasure to keep abreast of recent changes to the laws. Good Luck, Stan
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Hi, Stan. I'm hearing 2 different stories concerning how safe it is in Ecuador. Either you are sugarcoating the facts or these guys on the GPAA forum are trying to scare me (bad insects and bad people) to keep me from going to Ecuador. I don't know why you would sugarcoat things, so I tend to believe you. This whole thing is curious to me. Could you name the one place in the world where one could maybe make a decent living prospecting full-time and what form of prospecting would that entail? Is there also a place where one could prospect and gem hunt for a good living? Enjoy your website tremendously. Thanks! Pchsurvey@aol.com
Hi Paul, I've been tromping around "wild west" mining camps, primitive Indian villages, and other incredibly remote Amazon/Andes locations for 28 years now without 1 bad incident. It could be luck or it could be that people think its much more dangerous than it really is. The common tourist locations are the dangerous places in my opinion. Growing up in Detroit
was far more dangerous too.
As for your question about where to prospect...It all depends on the individual. There are satisfying quantities of gold all over North, Central and South America. However, everyone is different in determination, quickness to learn and ability to work hard. I've seen a guy not find a gram a day where another guy is making 3 ounces per day. Once you've read my
gold prospecting
package, you'll see there are literally thousands of potential sites to make a great living from. It is not the same as working in a job for a salary. I'm on the slow side. It took me 15 years to finally figure things out for myself. Good Luck, Stan
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Stan, my wife and I, are searching for gold as a hobby. Do you have a
definite place to start for us? We looked in gold bar/snohomish area and found 2 flakes only with out any equipment, will go back with a pan and detector. sbjconcepts@aol.com Jeff Totty
Hi Jeff, For learning the basics of gold prospecting, I recommend any of David McCraken's books or videos. I also like my Ancient Deposits, Modern Wealth package. ;-) There are many great places to prospect for gold in Washington. Among some of my favories are: Jefferson County - the north and west side of the Olympic Mountains. Snohomish County - the ghost town areas of Gold Basin on the Stillaguamish River and Sultan, between Monroe and Gold Bar. Skamania County - the area between Mount St. Helens and Mount Adams is loaded with hard rock and alluvial gold. The Lewis River should be looked at carefully.Kittitas County - the old Swauk Mining District still holds a lot of promise for both hard rock and alluvial gold. Large gold nuggets can still be found in the dredge tailings piles in the area too. I'll soon be publishing some lost treasure and gold prospecting sites in the coming months. This may help a lot as well. Good luck and all the best, Stan
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Hi Stan, Would you have any information in your materials about Washington
State? I am trying to find a way to interest my son in geology, and hunting
for gold is a good way. Any suggestions on how to get him started would
be great. Thank you for your time. Joshua Green jgiv4@msn.com
Hi Josh, Thanks for your email. To answer your question... No, my materials
don't specifically cover the state of Washington very well. I think that
Washington is one of the most overlooked states for gold prospecting
though. Gold has been found all over the state. My Ancient Deposits, Modern
Wealth package does specifically explain how and geologically where to look
for gold. Some counties to focus your attention on would be: Jefferson,
Snohomish, Mason, Pierce, Lewis and Skamania. Be sure to consult local libraries
and universities for more specific local histories. Good Luck! Stan
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Hey Stan! Thanks for an interesting website. I have a question to you. If you were looking for the
Inca treasure in Los Llanganatis, where would you start to look? Hundreds of expeditions have been in the area close to Cerro Hermosa, but they
haven't found anything. I have been in Llanganatis but not close to Cerro Hermosa. Much further north. Where would you start to look? Thanks from Jonas Asplund
jonas01.asplund@student.sh.se
Hi Jonas, I would look northeast of Cerra Hermosa in the areas that drain down
into the Amazon jungle. I would not enter the Llanganates from Pillaro in
the west. I would enter from the jungle between Puyo and Tena. I know of an
ancient trail leading up into the mountains from there. I hope this helps, Stan
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Dear Mr. Grist, I thought that you might be interested to read about GOLD WARRIORS, by
Sterling and Peggy Seagrave. It is the definitive history of Yamashita's Gold. Just released. To learn more go to www.bowstring.net. Best wishes, Peggy Seagrave
Hi Peggy, Great job! Way to go. Congrats on the new book. I look forward to buying a copy in the near future. Saludos, Stan
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If you had to pick an adventure trip in S.A. with the most chance of finding richs, which would it be: detecting in Brazil for gold, panning and detecting in Ecuador for gold, ground searching for diamonds in Ven.??? (how much is a carat of uncut worth on the open market any way?) Thanks again! Nick nraskind@dwellingquest.com
Hi Nick, Thanks for your email. If I had to choose between adventures in South America with the greatest possibilities of financial success, I would choose equally between the
three that you mentioned. When you do your homework and research, perhaps one
of them will seem more appealing to you than the others. I just returned this week from Guayana and was blown away by the amount of gold and diamonds I saw there. That is now another destination that I would highly recommend. The gold and diamonds are found together, in the same gravels. That gives you a good chance of finding something valuable.
Uncut diamonds can be worth $10 and $10,000 per carat, depending on their grade and quality. Venezuela and Guyana have a very high percentage of gem grade diamonds compared to other countries. Good luck with your decision! Stan
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