Fine gold is where most miners lose the battle. Not because it isn’t there, but because their setup isn’t right. You can be standing on good ground, running good material…and still walk away with almost nothing. In this blog, we break down the reality of fine gold recovery  — what actually works, what doesn’t, and why most systems fail. No theory. No fluff. Just real-world results. Why Fine Gold is So Hard to Recover Fine gold behaves differently from larger gold. It’s lighte

Gold has been pulling people into the mountains for over a hundred and fifty years. Some found fortunes. Many found nothing but empty pans and hard lessons. Today, thousands of gold claims are bought and sold every year. Some are real opportunities. Others… are nothing more than expensive pieces of ground. If you’re thinking about buying a gold claim, there are a few things you need to understand before you spend your hard-earned money. In this post, we break down the 10 bigg

What’s Driving Gold and Silver Prices Right Now? Gold and silver prices have been making headlines again as both metals experience increased volatility. Investors, miners, and precious metals enthusiasts are all asking the same question: What’s really driving gold and silver prices today? While daily price movements can seem unpredictable, several major forces influence the precious metals market. Understanding these drivers helps explain why prices rise, fall, and sometimes

Gold prospecting is often portrayed as an adventure filled with big nuggets, easy gold, and constant success. The reality, however, is very different. Real gold prospecting involves research, hard work, trial and error, and sometimes long days with little to show for it. On the Hollon Gold YouTube channel , we believe it’s important to show the full reality of gold prospecting — the good, the bad, and the muddy. Many mining channels focus only on the wins, but the truth is th

The Story Behind the Hollon Gold Vertical Highbanker The evolution of the highbanker is more than just changes in materials and design — it’s a story of trial, error, and real-world gold mining experience. For Hollon Gold , that evolution began with a humble particleboard highbanker  and led to the lightweight  vertical highbanker  used today in modern placer gold mining. This article tells the story of how the Hollon Gold vertical highbanker  evolved, why each design change

A Better Way to Highbank: Inside Hollon Gold’s Vertical Highbanker Design Highbankers have been a staple of recreational gold mining for decades. They work — but anyone who has spent time feeding one knows the downsides: bulky setups, long cleanup times, and fine gold that doesn’t always stay put. At Hollon Gold , we’ve spent years testing equipment on real ground, not just in a shop or showroom. The result of that experience is our vertical highbanker design  — a compact, ef

When I first started gold prospecting, I quickly learned that having the right tools makes all the difference. It’s not just about luck or location. The gear you choose can speed up your search, improve your gold recovery, and make the whole experience more enjoyable. If you want to find more gold with less hassle, picking the right gold mining tools is key. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to select the best equipment for your needs. I’ll share practical tips, explain

If you’re passionate about gold prospecting, getting the right equipment can make all the difference. In the video “Hollon Gold – Premier Mining Equipment Manufacturer in Idaho,”  viewers are introduced to one of the most innovative names in recreational gold mining gear — Hollon Gold . Based in Idaho, this company specializes in top-quality tools designed to help both beginners and experienced miners maximize their gold recovery. Who Is Hollon Gold? Located in the heart of I

A quick guide on how to operate the Gold Maker with a few pointers on how to keep it running smoothly

The basic set-up and running of the Gold Maker for first-time users An instructional video on setting up and basic information on how to...

Introducing the Hollon "Gold Maker," a modern revision of the classic highbanker. Unlike traditional horizontal highbankers, the "Gold...