Salting of Mining Lands


Salting of Mining Lands

Salting refers to the deceptive practice of artificially enhancing the perceived value of mining lands by introducing or indicating the presence of valuable minerals, such as gold, that are not actually present in commercially viable quantities. This fraudulent activity can lead to substantial financial losses for inexperienced investors who may not have the means to verify the actual conditions of the land before committing resources. Salting can take many forms, including the placement of small amounts of gold in visible locations or misleading claims about the richness of a property based on manipulated measurements.

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How Do Landowners “Salt” Mining Land?

Landowners salt mining land by sometimes digging deeper and placing gold particles or nuggets in the bottom layers of the soil. After that, they cover the soil, knowing exactly where to find it.

In alluvial areas, where heaps are excavated, they deposit quantities of gold at specific locations and collect it seemingly at random in front of the investor.

In hard rock mining, they may place high-quality gold-containing rocks underground, which can be extracted and shown to contain valuable gold.

Gold and soil samples may be sent to laboratories that do not ensure the authenticity of sample collection, which can lead to exaggerated results in their reports.

Examples of salting from experience in Congo

A pertinent example of salting can be seen in the case of our associate gold dealer who invested in Congo. He was misguided by local partners who assured him of profitable returns. Initially, he was led to believe that there would be significant amounts of gold, only to discover that he found a meager 0.01 grams. The discrepancy between expectations and reality was stark, prompting him to change positions in a bid to recover his losses.

Another instance comes from a UK client who traveled to Congo for potential investment opportunities. Upon arrival, he was shown a basin that allegedly contained gold. Initial claims suggested that 200 grams could be effortlessly collected multiple times daily. However, further scrutiny revealed contradictions when the same party stated they were collecting only 200 grams every two weeks. Digging deeper, I found that individuals named in the contract had a dubious history of tricking and cheating investors in Congo, having previously faced legal troubles in their own country, Congo. These individuals posed as site owners while actually lacking ownership rights, illustrating how sophisticated schemes can deceive potential investors.

How to prevent deceptive estimate of gold?

To prevent such losses due to salting, it’s essential to have skilled prospectors on the ground. At Start Your Own Gold Mine, we train experts and manufacture advanced equipment designed explicitly for gold prospecting and mining. Our services allow us to accurately discover, detect, and measure the actual gold grade on alluvial and hard rock mining sites. By doing so, we help our clients avoid the pitfalls of investing in falsely represented lands, ensuring that their investments are sound and secure.

There is high necessity for diligence and expertise in the gold mining industry to safeguard against deceptive practices.

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