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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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From: Brian McClain brianmccln@yahoo.com
Subject: adventure newsletter
Hey Stan, Wow. I just read every one of your newsletters in one sitting. To say they were fascinating would be an understatement. You write with a lot of style and flair which really captivates the reader. Nice work. Look forward to more. Cheers, Brian

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From: Jeremy Horn <jeremy.horn@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Guiana Map Questions
Dear Mr. Grist, You may remember that I sent you an email a couple of weeks ago about the Venezuelan diamond export laws and the like. Anyway, I am writing this to see if you could help clear up a question I have regarding the maps of the Chiguao region in you report, as far as the Rio Chiguao is concerned. The problem that I have is the scale to which your maps are based. Between your map #1 and map #2 ( your secret diamond sites ) there seems to be a 40 to 45 km difference in the scale. However in Pino Turollas book (page 110) the map he obtained from Andrades I find the scale to be severely off. Even the general layout of the Chiguao is different. This I think could partly be due to the age of the map and the general uncertainty of the area. That is, at the time this map was produced the technology and documented areas were less than we have today, also the fact that river courses change over the years due to erosion and other natural effects. As you and I both know in order to locate a precise area it is imperative that we have a accurate idea of an area, to prevent wild goose chases of course! I have been working on, over the last several weeks, what I believe to be a fairly accurate and detailed map of the Rio Chiguao using satellite imagery. I would be happy to share this with you for your critique, since you have been there personally and I have not. I would love to here back from you with your thoughts. Thank you again, Jeremy Horn

Hi Jeremy, You are quite correct about the inaccuracies of the Andrade Map. Even the more recent topo maps I purchased before entering the region are quite likely not "totally accurate". This is a problem I have encountered many times throughout remote regions in Latin America. This is both a benefit and disadvantage for remote area explorers. What is the solution? Modern GPS technology makes it much easier to navigate and relocate important areas, once discovered. However, what has always worked best for me is to find "relative" positions of important landmarks. Then you must deduce the rest from there. These relative landmarks can often be detected and marked by flights in small planes. Other than that, mountains and other major features can help from the ground. Your use of satellite technology is obviously the next step for modern-day explorers. You are very much on the right track there. Keep in touch, Stan

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From: Craig Smith futurelic@earthlink.net
Subject: Cave of the Roses
Hi Stan, Just discovered your website and was intrigued because of my exploring of the areas you mention in south America. I wondered if you have heard of the cave of the roses (my name for it). The cave with the marcasite roses and the mummies in South America. I reported the find in 1989-1990 to Brigham Young university. I also wondered if people remember the discovery of the cache of precolumbian artifacts from the upper orinoco basin, that I was able to get into the hands of the authorities. The collection is the one that included the golden mask of the daughter of the sun that was hammered so thin that a person could use it to observe the eclipse of the sun. The reason I mention it, I feel I should be given some recognition for making those discoveries, if I haven't been thus far. I made a video tape of the cave of roses. I discovered the different sites while doing recon work for the DEA and working on my own in my spare time. I feel that people may have taken advantage of me by not acknowledging my efforts, when I was instrumental in bringing the mummies in the valley of the ancients overlooking the Atacama desert, to the attention of archaeologists and in some instances funding expeditions, before they were >destroyed or dispersed to private collections illegally. What do you think? Sincerely, Craig Smith

Hi Craig, Thanks for writing. In which country is the "Cave of Roses" located? Sounds like Chile. Why would you report an important archaeological find to BYU when they carry such a strong bias of personal interest in historical affairs? In my experience, governments and many institutions cannot be trusted to do the right thing. Corruption and hidden agendas abound in these places. To report an important "find" to these people is an invitation to theft and coverups.

I believe it is better to create a web site with your photos and documentation, without revealing exact locations, as a way to take your information "public". Also, I like working with private archaeologists whom I know and trust as a way of adding credibility to my projects. Good luck in your future adventures and let me know if I may be of 
some assistance. Regards, Stan

Stan, Thanks for the reply, If my memory serves me correctly, it was on the border of Chile and Argentina, literally. I have no evidence now, only my memory. The mummies in the valley of the ancients were handled well and the pre-columbian artifacts had a small museum built for them in the closest country to that region. It was difficult in the late eighties early nineties to keep collectors from getting artifacts. As far as the cave of the roses, I don't know how that was handled. It looked to me like either the natives had committed ritual suicide or were forced into the cavern where the combination of poisonous gases and perhaps radioactivity killed them, though they were positioned as if sitting in a small amphitheater and they were dressed and adorned with jewelry. It may have been the way they preserved their leader that had passed away. There were probably nearly 100 of them so it wasn't just an accident probably. It is a significant enough find that people would like to know of it. There was a dispute I believe between Argentina and Chile over the area. I was inexperienced with the bias of some institutions, initially. I find it discouraging that institutions in the way of people learning more about archaeological data and feel there has been a selective recording and documentation even in historical times of tragedies befallen native tribes by groups that want to portray brutal actions in the best light possible even if it means lieing about things that happened to indigenous cultures and people that have conflicting views. How is the political and military climate in the Latin America countries these day with regards to exploring the remote areas? Initially the authorities did not want me going to many of the more remote places. I figure by now, some of the various organizations that have opposed me exploring then (in the US) have had time to pressure the government officials and the rich into banning me from going into the wilderness, though I haven't checked into it recently. Glad to hear from you. Craig Smith


Hi Craig,Thanks for the further info. I just go into remote areas without asking anyone. The people I meet in remote areas are always extremely friendly with me. I have never been contacted by any government or organization asking that I don't return. That is how I operate and it has always worked for me. Best of Luck, Stan

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From: Herbert S Stine hss40@juno.com
Subject: cyptozoology

Dear Stan, I purchased your e-book a few weeks ago in hopes that you would have more about cyptozoology. Do you know of any sightings of pterodactyls like creatures? I would appreciate your help. H. S. Stine


Hi Herbert, Thanks for writing. The best treatment I have ever read about pterodactyl 
like creatures is in one of my favorite books, Lost Cities of North & Central America by David Hatcher Childress. Check out chapter 9. You won't believe some of the documentation that the author has gathered. All the best, Stan

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From: George Barbour barbours@mchsi.com
Subject: Professional Treasure Hunter?

Greetings, I have seen your name in many Gold Prospecting & Treasure Hunting magazines from the past several years. It seems as though you might be considered a "professional" treasure hunter. My reason for writing is to find out if indeed such an "animal" exists. Do you actually support yourself with your treasure hunting and/or gold prospecting? Do you know of others who are able to make a comfortable life doing so? I am wondering how realistic it is to consider that as a viable pursuit for the right kind of person. Thank you. Sincerely, George Barbour

Hi George, Thanks for writing to me. Yes, I have made a comfortable living from gold 
prospecting and exploring. Please check out some of my materials that have helped other people to do the same: http://www.stangrist.com/trainingcourses.htm

There are many ways to derive a full-time income from these types of activities. It doesn't always come easy in the form of a treasure or gold strike. That is why I advocate developing a residual income before heading out into the field to make an important discovery. Now I find gold, treasure and lost cities at my leisure, without the financial pressure of monthly bill paying. I know of several other dozen people who live lifestyles similar to mine. Check out: http://www.lonewolfadventure.com/index.html and
http://members.ebay.com/ws2/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=lonewolfadventure
as a very good example. I hope this helps, Stan


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Subject: uncharted land in the USA
HI stan, I would like to know about uncharted and undiscovered land in the Western U.S. and I was wondering if you know where it is located. Also, what do you mean when you say government regulations. Thank you and I hope to hear from you again soon.
Eli Balas BALAS123@aol.com

Hi Eli, You must do your own research to discover the unexplored areas of the Western U.S. If you buy my "31 Ways" course or "Ancient Deposits" course, you would have a good idea of where to begin. As far as government regulations go... If you metal detect or pan for gold in certain parks or designated areas, you can go to jail. Once again, you must do your research to discover which areas are restricted and which are free. Success in the exploration business requires a lot of work and preparation, Stan

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Subject: treasure from yamashita gold

Dear Mr.Grist; Im from the Philippines, a retired govt engineer from the Dept.of Natural RESOURCES. Im now engaged in treasure hunting of yamashita gold in one of the biggest camps taken over by the Japanese from the American during World War II (Camp O'Donnell) This was where the Infamous Death March took place. I happened to know this gold deposit by the Japanese army when I was sent by my former office in Japan and met Dr.Konishi, a Shinto Priest during the war. He was the one who mentioned to me about this hidden treasure although they burried it very deep. I bought a Detector from USA (Electroscope) and I was able to locate the exact spot and started digging with 3 men working with me all are relatives. For the past 5 yrs.we were able to dig 210 ft of bentonite materials in which the Philippines has none of that kind of stuff according to our Bureau of Mines. I had spent almost $100,000 out of my retirement pay. I have no other persons helping me out because I dont like people know what Im doing especially local people. This is a very sensitive undertakings thats why Im too safety conscious. Now, I ran out of funds the project needs only about $25,000 to finish. As per my detection the total depth is 250 ft,I know you have a lot of contacts and friends who are engage into treasure hunting and this one is worth looking into. They can inspect and determine first the truthfulness of the project better still bring their own detector. Mr. Grist sharing is no problem there so much for everybody. Please help I need your help. Thank You very much. Engr.Armand Alcaraz apalcaraz@hotmail.com

Hi Armand, We'll post your message on our web site in case any of our readers may be interested in your project. Good Luck! Stan

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Subject: TEXAS BEACHES- metal detecting
Love your web site. Like Helen, I am a 60 year old woman in Texas. I have a rather large Indian artifact collection from digging 3-5ft along a creek on our ranch. I am very blessed to have had this opportunity but I am hungry for more. Recently while fishing on the Texas beaches I noticed, among the shells, pieces of what looked like petrified wood. I took these to a gem and mineral show and three different "experts" said it was fossilized mammal bone. The largest being 2x3". Not very big. What my question is, what are my chances of finding coins and would they be recognizable or would they be loaded with rust,,tar ect.? Would a metal detector be an asset? and what else would a detector turn up on the beach? Meanwhile back on the ranch-the metal detector might be good here too being there is a old log cabin. Trouble is there is wire everywhere. Is there setting on the detector to element this? I know this is a long letter and I really appreciate your time. Carolyn George dvg@hctc.net


Hi Carolyn, Thanks for your kind email. Your work with the Indian artifacts and discovery of the fossilized mammal bone sounds most interesting to me. Your chances of finding lost coins with a metal detector are excellent. Sometimes you may find coins that have oxidized and need treatment. However, gold in any form, is usually found as bright as the day it was lost. The beauty of metal detecting is that you never know what you will find. Only "going there" will really tell you for sure. Research will often prove helpful too. Depending on the nature of the wire on your ranch, a modern metal detector may be able to discriminate it. You will have to test to know for sure. Can you take a sample of the wire to a metal detector dealer for a test? I wish you great luck in your explorations...Stan

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Subject: Goldmining in New Zealand
Dear Mr Grist, My name is Kerry Thomas. I'm 28 years old, I've done alot of prospecting up little rivers in South Island with quit a bit of luck. I have some interests in old gold mines, there are hundreds around New Zealands landscapes. Some were abandoned because of transport problems back in their day. They have a fair amount of merlock outside, would a detector work to track the gold?, what about inside the mines?. Stories of finely devided gold in the gold mines were seen before abandoning because of the transport problems. If you could shed some light on the subject it would be very appreciated. Yours Sincerely Kerry Thomas adrithomas@xtra.co.nz


Hi Kerry, Metal detectors will detect gold if the samples are large enough or in high enough concentrations. Metal detectors may be used inside of mines to track veins or discover concentrations that are just out of sight. I recommend purchasing a book or two on the subject so that you can understand the assets and limitations of metal detectors in gold prospecting. Good Luck, Stan

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Subject: Epic treasure site found / consulting 
Stan, Many details of our find are at -http://www.mysteriesunsealed.com (everything related to Rennes le Chateau) We need to consult with someone on this. Summary- The Visigoths were known to have sacked Rome and much of Europe and brought these treasures back to their stronghold in southern France. The Knights Templar apparently were using this treasure to be the bankers of kings. They wanted to make the Visigoth stronghold the New Jerusalem. This area is now a very popular tourist and treasure hunter destination. I broke an extremely sophisticated, esoteric code and pinpointed the vault site with GPS coordinates. I sent people on 4 expeditions from the USA and we got a lot more than we bargained for. The vault site is on government property but being watched over by a semi-secret organization known as the Knights Templar. The vault entrance is on private property quite a distance away. The property owner had a domestic dispute that kept our backhoe from digging at the last moment. This woman had worked for archaeologists and realized the potential value of buying her property. Holes were dynamited on her property without her permission. We did some verifying of our findings with a $38,000 sensor.
Please look at our website which includes the vault GPS coordinates. Phil Vermiglio phil_vermiglio@yahoo.com

Hi Phil, I enjoyed visiting your web site very much. Congratulations on some very interesting discoveries. Please keep me posted on your progress. Best Regards, Stan

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Subject: Ship Wreck Treasure
My husband very very recently became interested in metal detector treasure hunting. He wants to find treasure left by ship wrecks. Do you have a resource that would be helpful to him in this particular area of interest?
Thank you, Diana rdial@cox.net

Hi Diana, My favorite resource for shipwrecks has always been "The Treasure Diver's Guide", by John S. Potter. Also of great value are "Sunken Treasure, How to Find It" by Robert Marx and "Treasure, The Business & Technology" by Phillip S. Olin. I hope this helps...Stan

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Subject: Advice?
Hello Mr Grist, My name is James Beckley and I am really a fan of your website and what you have done with your life. I have always been interested in treasure hunting, adventuring and the unexplained, but have not really found many people who know much about it, who could serve as mentors, as it were. I have actually recently graduated college and am reconsidering what to do with my life, I have many ideas but I think my only true passion is to do what you do. I would really appreciate it if I could maybe bounce some ideas i have off of you, and maybe get some positive guidance as to what to do and how to proceed.
I am really interested in working in treasure hunting as a career, most of what Ive found on the internet has been from weekend prospectors and so forth, and I think your information could be really useful, I haven't bought your reports yet but im sure I will soon! Since you have been doing this all your life, I'd really appreciate some advice as to how best to get started on my own in this kind of business. I hope to hear from you soon, and that this can be the start of a great correspondance, regards, James james_beckley@hotmail.com

Hi James, If I were starting my life over again, knowing what I know now, there 
are 2 very important things that I would do around the age of 20:

1) I would learn how to do research and investigation. Then I would study history, archaeology, anthropology, geology, geophysics, math and natural science.

2) I would also establish a residual income with a business that I loved. Robert Allen is one of my favorite authors with many ideas on how to do this. Some of my favorite residual incomes are mining royalties, e-commerce, e-bay sales of cultural artifacts and automatic stock market trading systems. There are many other possibilities.

To be successful in the field, you must have done your research and you must not be worried about how you are going to pay your bills next month. You must be financially independent.

And, of course, buy my Training Course on 31 Ways...I hope this helps you...Regards, Stan

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Subject: Percy Fawcett and diamond partnership
hello stan, i ran across your web page looking for info on some of jennings work and percy fawcett. you sound like an interesting person and are doing things i would like to do. living in fla for most of my life i have done some treasure diving in the keys, looked for pirate gold and items near daytona beach where they cut canals in for the long boats and dove to 295 feet with hal watts, a world record deep diver. there are places i have wanted to go and things to do but i have not gotten to them as yet. but i am not an old man yet so i have time yet. i also tromped down to macchu piccu once upon a time as well. i read about a place i wanted to go look for on the amazon and have not done it as well. but you seem to have done a lot i may never do and i respct that. maybe i will meet up with you one day and go someplace. stan, i have been in west africa for 6 years now dealing in diamonds and doing some gold and diamond mining. i am writing an ebook on how someone can make $100,000(this is a top end figure. the average roi is from 17% to 150% a month or more with the right amount of money and a piece of equipment or two. this is inof that de beers and reatail jewelers wish people did not have and i want to push the subject. i want it to be a partnership with me and whoever has the gumption and the funds to come and work with me. it is a guide or manual on how to buy the rough and how to sell it as polished. i have the cutter already and i have the knowledge. i know exactly what is selling now and why and i know how to get the rough. would you be interested in working with me on it? i am waiting to hear back from the emagainze Escape Artist . i will also do a video on the mining and buying one day as well. ps. one of my favorite lost treasures to think about is the Lost Tayopa Mine one. what do you think of it? bye for now gregg gregglyell@yahoo.co.uk


Hi Gregg, Thanks for your email. It sounds like you have done some fantastic things in your life. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to work with you on your diamond project. It sounds great and I think you'll do very well with it. I am currently invloved with a diamond project in Venezuela that is going well so far. I'll write more about this in my next newsletter. One of my subscribers believes he has finally found the Lost Tayopa Mine. It is a great story and adventure. Too bad that life is too short to do all things that one would like. Priorities are a must. I wish you the best of luck with your project in Africa and ask that you please update me on your progress in the future. Best Regards, Stan

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Subject: Ecuador gold mining -School of hard knocks 
Hello Stan, I'm sorry I didn't contact you on Sunday, we were very excited about the highbanker and we did not stop think about asking your thoughts on our plan. I'm new to goldmining and I did not realize how difficult it is. We are finding about a gram of gold every three hours of machine time. I think maybe it's due to the high water level in the main rivers that we can't reach any gold of signficant size. I'm very worried about coming home empty handed and I value any advice you might have. We will keep working hard until it's time to leave. Vic. leonardomart@hotmail.com

Hi Vic, Yes, you should have talked to me. I've been chasing gold around the Tena area for 17 years. Part of successful gold mining is research and interviewing people who know certain areas. Perhaps we'll still have a chance to chat before you leave Ecuador. Regards, Stan

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Subject: Metal  Detectors
Hi Stan, Came across an interesting instrument you may find useful... Here is the site. http://www.geocities.com/trackerhound2000/ With your activities this thing, if it really works, good be of fantastic help. Jim pirategaijin@yahoo.com


Hi Jim, If only it were really true...Stan


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Subject: Caves of the Los Tayos 
You are apparently following the Juan Moricz exploration of the Ecuadorian Amazon. As you may know I have had a personal relationship with Mr. Moricz and his attorney Pena. I believe that is the correct spelling. I have lost contact with the attorney and would like to know if he is still alive. If you have any information to share I would greatly appreciate your reply. At 77 years of age I am still very much a student of ancient american archaeology. My contacts with Moricz were once in Ecuador and once at my home in Bountiful, Utah. Mr. Pena and another friend accompanied him at the time as they were working on mining leases and agreements at the time. Perhaps you could identify the friend from photographs. It may be one of the persons you refer to in your network presentation. I have interviewed all parties associated with the Moricz-Goyan-Jesperson-Wells expedition and have signed documents upon which I wrote the article for Ancient American magazine. I too have seen all of the papers, agreements, and letters written between attorney Pena and the British expedition members. I also have the testimony of Moricz and Pena as to their feelings on the matter. Your net site is of special interest to me and I appreciate your enthuziasum for the project. Perhaps you would be interest in a dialoque on these matters.
Sincerely, J Golden Barton, Utah j_goldenb@hotmail.com

Hi J.,Thanks for writing. I very much enjoyed your article when it appeared in Ancient American magazine. I'll try to find out in the future if Dr. Pena is still alive and if he has an email address. I'll probably be in Guayaquil in the next few weeks to be able to make some enquiries. Yes, I would like to keep in touch with you and see if we can make some progress in finding out if the golden library really exists or existed. Any help you might be able to offer me would be greatly appreciated. In exchange, I am happy to report my progress to you periodically. It is a very challenging project. All the best, Stan

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Subject: Fawcett and mysterious lights:
"In the course of his extensive explorations he discovered many other strange things. Fawcett had heard of a cave with markings or petroglyphs in an unknown language at Villa Rica and many stories about lost cities deep in the jungles, among them those recorded by the Jesuit missionaries, in the 1700's. In the Brazilian jungle of the Matto Grosso region in Cuyaba, there are apparently strange bright lights, which the Indians say, have burnt continually and unattended for many generations in the ruins of the dead cities. It was said that Fawcett had also seen these lights himself. It is believed that this eternal cold light energy was also found in ancient Roman and Egyptian tombs and in areas of Tibet and India. Producing such an eternal cold light is beyond our technology and remains a puzzle to modern science." excerpt from "South America: In Search of Manoa- ColonelPercy Fawcett", written by Susan Millar: http://www.stangrist.com/Fawcett.htm Stan: Great web site. Researching for a novel here. I would love to know more about ancient lights, particularly eternal cold lights that have gone unexplained. Coming up short on research. I have heard that Fawcett came upon lights, "with stars to light them, which never go out." Do we know anything more about what Fawcett thought of this source of energy? Do we know what, specifically, this energy was used for?

(The article on your site) says that there is some evidence of these cold lights in ancient Roman and Egyptian tombs. Do you know any good sources on the web that talk about it, or books that address this? Thanks! Erik ewirsing@emicmg.com


Hi Erik, Thanks for writing. While I have often come upon stories of ancient lights that never go out, especially in old tunnel systems, I have never seen any of them myself in South America yet. I did spend an entire night once just outside of Marfa, Texas. That night I watched as hundreds of unexplained lights bounced and flew all about the desert there. This has aparently been going on since before recorded history. As far as finding other sources of information on the web, I don't have anything readily available for you. I can recommend the use of the free Copernic Agent Basic for doing internet research. I use it for all of my research and it works great. Good luck with your novel, Stan

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Hi Stan, I am a friend of Patrica Reed's, I have been following your internet adventure for a couple of years and I just want to say that the site you have now have is excellent and entertaining. Keep up the good work. May the adventures continue. James Simms jsimms@mybody.com.au

Thanks so much for your kind words and encouragement James! It means a lot....Stan

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Hello Stan, I am a geologist working in Madagascar and am trying to purchase a mechanised, but portable panner or jig (preferably a panner). Something small that can be carried into the field and runs off a 12v battery. Do you have any ideas about where I could find such
equipment? Many thanks, Jessica Schloemann jessica@inds-ct.co.za


Hi Jessica, It was good to hear from you. I have tried several different 12 volt spiral panning machines over the years. I have had fairly good results with most of them. Here are some possibilities for you to look at:
http://www.dadsrockshop.com/desertfox.html
http://www.metallocators.com/blkconc.htm
http://www.kellycodetectors.com/Detectorcategories/goldrecovery.htm
http://goldleisureproducts.com/info.html

I hope this helps you. Good Luck, Stan

Hello Stan, The panners you pointed me to are exactly what I have been looking for. Thank-you so much for your help! Best regards, Jessica

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Dear Stan, I have received all the downloads for the free gold prospecting course, & may I say thanks very much for undertaking such an enterprising activity. It has been a great help to me, & as I re - read through the various lessons, on gold prospecting, I will follow up on all the advice. I hope to do some gold prospecting in South Africa, & as you know, we have some of the largest deposits of gold in the world, although most of it is deep underground. I hope to do some alluvial prospecting of placer gold, along our Eastern border, with Mozambique, in the near future, on a more full time basis. I think that prospecting for gold can be quite a lucrative business, if one goes about it in the right way.

I will keep in touch with you, & I will probably get some of your lesson material, on gold prospecting, which could help me quite a lot. I need to sort out the necessary tools & equipment, including a good metal detector. Kind regards, Lance Bishop. Johannesburg, South Africa. lbishop007@icon.co.za

Hi Lance, Thanks for your very kind email. Yes, you have some very interesting geological conditions along the coast of Africa for both gold and diamonds. I wish you the best of luck as you prepare for prospecting. Please let me know of your successes. Regards, Stan

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Hey Stan, I am in the US now. How can I obtain a 7.5 minute topo map of the Osa Peninusla in Costa Rica? Thanks, John Kavchar 

Hi John, Check out: http://www.costa-rica-guide.com/images/maps/map_rev.htm
You can also try large map distributors in your area. I have often had good luck in those places. Regards, Stan

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Stan, Do you have any maps like the ones' I just bought that shows the locations of ancient river beds in Arizona or New Mexico? If not, do you know how I can get in touch with someone who does or a place where I can research them? I'm really happy with the Ancient Deposits Modern Wealth package I bought and thank you for sharing your knowledge. Bill Wilcox goldworm928@winning.com


Hi Bill, I have never seen any other maps of ancient channels other than those I have created for the package you purchased. It would be necessary for you to do original research and create them yourself. Please let me know when they are ready...Regards, Stan

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Dear Stan, I purchased your Ecuador Gold report and found it very informative on gold bearing rivers in that coutry. This report validates a geology report I obtained from ECOMINAS the Colombian Department of the Interior; this report states alluvial gold and platinum deposits in Rio Atrato and Rio San Juan along the Pacific coast of Colombia. I am planning a trip to Ecuador in the next two months and I have a couple of questions I wanted to ask you; transportation, how easy is it to aquire or rent a jeep like a 1970's era Toyota Landcruiser? My second question is safety, My wife who is Colombian, says that the FARC guerrillas and other groups are kidnapping tourists from Ecuador and taking them North to Colombia. How valid are these claims? Sincerely,Vic Dittrich Katy, Texas Stepwedge@aol.com


Hi Vic, Thanks for writing. Yes, the geological reports you have from Colombia are totally consistent with my information. It is possible to rent rather new 4X4's in Ecuador but I have never seen older ones for rent. Car rentals are more expensive here than in North America. I do hear regular horror stories about kidnappings in Northern Ecuador by Colombians. However, I continue to travel throughout the entire country in what appears to be an older, beaten-up 4X4 that is mechanically perfect. I have never had a problem and don't anticipate one. That is my personal experience. Let me know if you will be in Quito so we can get together...Stan

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Hi Stan ... just got back from a month exploring a volcanic island in the Philippines ... my that black sand is glistening ... and the rivers. Just wanted to say thanks for the 7part information course, any information on how to get metals out of another country ???
sioda@utvinternet.com


Hi, thanks for the update on your trip. As far as getting gold out of the Philippines, you would have to check local law about legalities and quantities. I have never had a problem getting out of Latin American countries with less than 4 kilos of gold. For greater quantities, it is usually necessary to get an export permit which is not usually difficult. good Luck, Stan

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Hi Stan, I've just stumbled across your site (among the modern jungle called the web) and thought I'd drop you a line as I thought you might appreciate this project: http://beforetheegyptians.com I also thought, given your success, you might be interested in investing in proprietary ventures uch as this. I'm currently developing the 65-part series for syndication, after having researched the locations and storyline for the past several years, and then will commercialize the property as a branded franchise: feature films, documentaries, streaming media online and merchandise targeted at a global audience.

In my younger day, I used to run a record label called Raw Energy (www.rawenergy.ca) and we used to tell potential investors that ours was an investment similar to panning for gold - we knew where to find it, and simply needed money to hire a bigger team. But they always wanted test results. Anyway, let me know your thoughts. Sincerely, Graeme Boyce gboyce@anubiscorp.com  www.anubiscorp.com

Hi Graeme, Thanks for your interesting email. We will post your message on our web site to help promote your project. As you can probably tell, this subject matter is of tremendous interest to me. Anyone interested please contact Graeme: gboyce@anubiscorp.com (Please note we are not related in any way to this project and post this info as a free service, therefore any investment you make is entirely your own responsibility).

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