The sluice box was 30 ft wide and 26 ft long and then came back under as what I call a Z sluice. The riffles were expanded metal and the matting was a conglomeration of carpet matting even torn up pieces of clothing.
When they cleaned up once a week the amount of fine gold was amazing. Four or five men spent the better part of the day with this endeavor and were usually absent for a couple of days after their split.
For most of these jungle miners, they took their work very seriously and had very strong family obligations that they took care of. I was invited into their homes many times. I really had a great respect for these Gold and Diamond miners of the Venezuelan rainforest. What a privilege and wonderful experience this was.
Mining Consultant
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