The deposit, when pinpointed, was a useless concentrated metal. He felt it was o.k. as he could now go on to something else. Other people have revived hopeful dreams. Researching and then locating sites is actually only a small part of the final result. For a mining company to do core samples, excavate and then smelt metals for sale is a long process.
Archeological sites are often in inaccessible areas.
A whole new stage of planning starts for you once a site is pinpointed. I am willing to travel nationally or internationally. If you prefer letters,write Roberts Geo Detection Service P.O. Box 1198 Fredonia, AZ, 86022. Here are some of my frequently asked questions. A - Up to 400 feet under some conditions.