CLAIM LOGIC The Mapping
Information is the most valuable tool in a prospector's kit. If you can't read a mineral map, you're just digging holes at random. Learn the systematic logic used by professionals to find "Open Ground."
Finding Open Ground
The difference between a "Mining Claim" and "Open Land." Professional hunters look for the gaps between active permits.
- Identify the **Gold Belt** (regional geology).
- Overlay **Active Claims** (red zones/polygons).
- Search for **Abandoned Workings** in white zones.
The Global Stack
Every major gold-producing nation has a digital registry. Master these three.
USA: BLM MLRS
The messiest but most powerful system in the West.
NZ: NZPAM
High-resolution permits for the South Island.
AUS: WA Tengraph
The world leader in mineral mapping precision.
The "Voucher" Logic
A mining claim is essentially a **Priority Voucher** issued by the government. If you find a spot that has gold but no voucher, you can file your own. We teach you how to read the "Serial Numbers" of the earth.
Claim Mapping Checklist
- Verify current expiration dates.
- Check for overlapping surface rights.
- Identify the primary mineral (Gold vs Gravel/Sand).
Free Access
Most government portals are free to access. Do not pay for "Member-only" map sites until you understand how to use the raw government data for yourself.
Launch US BLM PortalThe Loot Bag
Strategic weight valuation. Calculate the spot yield of your discovery and bridge the target gap to a physical ounce.
"The gap to a full ounce is only 30.10 grams..."
Gold Knowledge Resources
Optional gold-culture references for readers curious about bars, coins, purity and storage language after prospecting. These are third-party resources, not financial advice.
BullionVault
Third-party resource for learning how vaulted physical gold services describe storage, fees and custody.
BullionStar
Useful for comparing bars, coins, premiums and purity language after learning field testing basics.
APMEX
Browse mainstream bullion product formats and premiums as gold-culture background, not prospecting advice.
JM Bullion
Reference catalogue for seeing common retail names, weights and purity markings used on coins and bars.
The Digger's Code
- Backfill all holes before you leave.
- Pack out all your trash.
- Respect fence lines and gates.
Legal Disclaimer
Land access rights, safety conditions, and public fossicking zones change. You are solely responsible for verifying regulations with local authorities (DOC/Council/BLM) and assessing river safety before visiting. Paystreak.io accepts no liability for injury, fines, or trespassing. Never dig on private land without explicit permission.
✓ Information last verified: January 2026
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