Prospecting Resources & Links
Below are helpful links for mining rights organizations, gold calculators, local clubs, mining supplies, and other prospecting-related resources.
Mining Rights Organizations
| Organization | Description |
|---|---|
| Western Mining Alliance Visit Website |
A national-level organization working to protect mining rights. Organizations supported by small clubs and individuals help maintain legal defense funds for mining-related issues. |
| AMRA Visit Website |
The American Mining Rights Association is a national group with interests in many areas where prospectors and clubs maintain claims. |
| Public Lands for the People Visit Website |
A national organization working to protect access to public lands and mining rights. |
Gold Calculator
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Gold Calculator Visit Website |
Online calculator for estimating precious metal values. |
Gold Prospecting Clubs
| Club | Description |
|---|---|
| Delta Gold Diggers Visit Website |
A Stockton-area GPAA club and active local group. Visitors may be welcome at outings. Phone: 209-532-9774. |
| Santa Rosa Gold Diggers Visit Website |
A Santa Rosa, California prospecting club focused on having fun, building friendships, and helping members find gold. |
| The New 49’ers Visit Website |
A prospecting club with many claims on the Klamath River in Northern California. |
| GPAA Visit Website |
Gold Prospectors Association of America, the nation’s largest gold prospecting club. |
Mining Supplies
| Supplier | Description |
|---|---|
| American Mining Supply Visit Website |
A California prospecting equipment company offering fast shipping, customer care, and mining supplies. Locally owned and operated by a club member. |
| Snake River Products | Aurora Mining Products and Fossickers.com joined to create Snake River Products, offering mining tools from prospecting through finishing. |
| 49er Mining Supplies Visit Website |
Mining supply store located in the California Mother Lode near Sonora, offering equipment and gold prospecting trips. |
| Engravers in Time Visit Website |
Club badge supplier. Owners: Barry Morgan and Michael Morgan. Email: jnbmorgan@netzero.net. Phone: (530) 501-6009. As of December 2025, the store is moving locations. |
| Keene Engineering Visit Website |
A large manufacturer of mining and prospecting equipment. |
| Pioneer Mining Supply Visit Website |
A long-running mining supply store located in Auburn, California. |
Other Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Roaring Camp Mining Company Visit Website |
A historic gold mining camp on the Mokelumne River offering family recreation and mining experiences. |
| The Prospecting Channel Visit Website |
Free online prospecting, mining, and rock-hounding videos and shows. |