How to mine Sapphires and Gold in Montana

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Montana produces some beautiful sapphires and near Helena, the same deposits have gold as well. Come along with me an take a look at mining for sapphires and gold on a commercial scale in Montana.
For those who want to learn more about Prospecting and finding gold check out my book, Fists full of Gold. It’s an encyclopedia of everything on the topic of prospecting. It’s available on Amazon. You can find it at (affiliate):
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For even more information on prospecting, minerals, gems and other related information you can also check out my website at:
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  • @allansgoldmining
    @allansgoldmining4 жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed your tour of the sapphire operation. Thanks for sharing !!

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @fredrikakerblom7086
    @fredrikakerblom70864 жыл бұрын

    Perfect combination.

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @709badwolf
    @709badwolf4 жыл бұрын

    thanks for this information

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @GreeneGene33
    @GreeneGene334 жыл бұрын

    Great videos Chris, Could you put up more on where to go for gemstone rockhounding open to the public in the northwest states..

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    I'll put it on my list. I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @Smithsgold
    @Smithsgold4 жыл бұрын

    Cool Video !!!!!

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @circlestar8697
    @circlestar86973 жыл бұрын

    Very informative . Thank you. Can you recommend a place in montana near billings to look for sapphires?

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    3 жыл бұрын

    Near the mines noted in the video.

  • @HDshovelEd
    @HDshovelEd4 жыл бұрын

    Chris, with gold that small and complex, would a shaker table be a viable option to separate the gold?

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    Shaker tables would work, but it would take many of them to handle the throughput, and the bowls are more bulletproof. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @TheArkansasDiamondMiner
    @TheArkansasDiamondMiner Жыл бұрын

    How the heck did I not know you had a book!?!?

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    Жыл бұрын

    I dont know....

  • @MMProspecting
    @MMProspecting4 жыл бұрын

    How small where some of the sapphires you found I think we have a few if they are small and clear

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    Some were as small as grains of sand. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @sirloin0650
    @sirloin06504 жыл бұрын

    I live in Helena and no one pronounces it right. I live right under one of the richest gold mines and just ordered a gb pro. Can't wait to find some using your tips and tricks! H-E-LL-E-N-A is how you pronounce it.

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good luck to you and I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @TennesseeTazz

    @TennesseeTazz

    2 жыл бұрын

    “Bozman” and “Helleena”

  • @sirloin0650

    @sirloin0650

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TennesseeTazz that’s not how you spell it, that’s how you pronounce it. Like HELL-ANA. It’s spelt Helena.

  • @davidford8903
    @davidford89032 жыл бұрын

    What was the name of the first mine in video

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    2 жыл бұрын

    Not sure.

  • @greedygringoprospecting6941
    @greedygringoprospecting69414 жыл бұрын

    your book is coming tomorrow cool !!!!!!!

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    Great. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @nomana60
    @nomana604 жыл бұрын

    is this a public place? and if so, what's the name of it?

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    This exact one is not public, but there are public places only a few hundred yards away. Google Blaze-N_gems and you will find the website for the public one. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @nomana60

    @nomana60

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ChrisRalph I have seen other public ones, just curious as to which one you were at. Thanks and I've been enjoying your knowledge!

  • @toddpickens2994
    @toddpickens29944 жыл бұрын

    Lol That's a pan of nuggets compared to Llano river gold in TX.

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yep, Llano gold is super tiny. Glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @albertnawab9211
    @albertnawab92114 ай бұрын

    If there is enough gold, US Govt. would have taken out.😂

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 ай бұрын

    If you say so.

  • @ZE0XE0
    @ZE0XE04 жыл бұрын

    Nobody ever pronounces helena right lol

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    I realized it in the editing process, but it was too late. Glad you enjoyed the video.

  • @ZE0XE0

    @ZE0XE0

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ChrisRalph It was nice to see the commercial side of sapphire mining. I've only been to the local pay to dig sapphire mines around helena and Philipsburg before and a small hobbyist mine in the wilderness in the sapphire range.

  • @102Montana
    @102Montana4 жыл бұрын

    Interesting....but more of a tour than “how to”.

  • @ChrisRalph

    @ChrisRalph

    4 жыл бұрын

    Maybe "How its done"? Glad you enjoyed the video.

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