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What was a prospecter?

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A prospector was and continues to be someone who explores for minerals or other valuable resources. This may be for profit or as a hobby. A prospector differs from a miner in that a prospector seeks out new deposits whereas a miner extracts minerals from existing deposits. Prospectors, past and present, rely upon an understanding of geological formations and mineral compositions to predict the location of possible deposits. Modern prospectors also use electronics such as metal detectors, satellite imagery, and other scientific instruments to determine the chemical composition of an area. Prospectors then employ a variety of sampling methods to determine the profitability of a deposit. If profitable, they may file a claim and begin extracting the minerals as miners.

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