Events & News

What's happening.

Field days, releases, and notes from Trinityau / Ray Mills. The list is short on purpose — when something matters, it lands here.

News June 2026

Second Edition of "Detecting for Gold" now available

The companion volume to the first edition is out — new chapters on ground reading, coil selection, and a refreshed look at the equipment that actually earns its keep in the field.

Event Late summer 2026

Field day — by phone request

Shasta County, CA

Small group, one-on-one time on real ground. Bring your own detector. Limited spots, contact Trinityau / Ray Mills directly to ask about availability.

News Ongoing

170+ articles in the California Mining Journal

Forty years of writing for the California Mining Journal sits behind both books. The lessons in those columns are pulled together, expanded, and put on the page.

Event By appointment

Phone consultations

Northern California

For students of the books — a call to talk through a site, a piece of equipment, or a question about technique. Reach out and we will set a time.

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Heard about a trip? Want a call?

The easiest way is the phone. Talk it through, ask a question, hear it straight.