Chris Ralph, Professional Prospector Courses

Gold Bug Tracker Operations Guide for Successful Nugget Detecting

Master the Gold Bug Tracker metal detector's operation for effective gold nugget hunting on a budget with this comprehensive guide by professional prospector Chris Ralph.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Surprising Results from Backyard Gold Testing

Discover field testing techniques for identifying gold content in quartz ore samples through hands-on grinding and analysis methods from a professional prospector.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Is Gold Prospecting a Real Job in 2025?

Explore the realities of gold prospecting as a career in 2025, including earnings potential, challenges, and practical strategies for finding valuable gold deposits.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Meteorites Worth More Than Gold - Find Out!

Discover how to find valuable meteorites using metal detectors and learn why these space rocks can be worth more than gold through proven prospecting techniques.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

These Weird Ore Rocks Could Make You Rich - Geology and Identification of Valuable Metal Ores

Discover valuable mineral deposits and ore geology that could lead to profitable finds, including previously overlooked metals that have become highly valuable today.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Nevada's Richest Gold Mines - Goldfield

Explore Nevada's legendary Goldfield district and its extraordinary high-grade gold deposits through expert prospecting insights and historic mining techniques.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video