Gold and Rare Earth Element prices are soaring and opportunity is everywhere. In this module, learn why we’re living through a modern day gold rush, what prospecting truly means, and how understanding geology, safety, and ethics can help you uncover wealth—possibly right in your own backyard. (10 Lessons)

Geological Basics teaches you to read the Earth like a map. Learn how rocks form, plates shift, and minerals concentrate into deposits. Understand faults, folds, and glacial features that reveal where resources hide. This module builds the scientific foundation every prospector needs to turn observation into discovery — transforming landscapes from scenery into opportunity. (10 Lessons + 2 Activities)

Rocks & Minerals dives into the building blocks of the Earth — the raw materials every prospector must understand. Learn to identify mineral types, rock classes, and their physical properties. Discover how minerals form, how to test them in the field, and how different rock types host valuable ores. This module turns observation into expertise, giving you the skill to recognize opportunity in every outcrop. (17 Lessons)

Discover how and where the Earth concentrates its metals. This module breaks down the key ore deposit types — from magmatic and volcanic to sedimentary and hydrothermal systems — and teaches you how to recognize their signs in the field. Learn how geology, heat, and pressure shape the world’s richest mineral environments and how prospectors find them.

Critical minerals are the foundation of modern technology—powering EVs, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure. This module explores how minerals like lithium, cobalt, rare earths, and uranium form, why they’re essential to global industries, and how to prospect for them responsibly. Learn to identify deposits, trace supply chains, and understand the geology behind the materials shaping the world’s future.

This module equips you with the essential skills and tools for hands-on fieldwork. Learn how to use rock hammers, hand lenses, GPS, compasses, and sampling gear to identify, document, and extract geological evidence in the field. You’ll also explore advanced prospecting methods like panning, grid surveying, and note-taking — mastering the craft of turning raw observation into real discovery.

Sampling is where the prospector’s observations meet measurable proof. It’s the process of collecting representative pieces of rock, soil, or sediment to confirm the presence and grade of mineralization. This module teaches how to plan, collect, label, and interpret samples using industry standards—ensuring that every fragment pulled from the field translates into reliable geological data and credible exploration results.

Understanding mining law is just as vital as understanding geology. This module explains mineral and mining rights, claim staking, exploration permits, and reporting requirements. You’ll learn how to legally secure your discoveries, maintain compliance with government regulations, and navigate environmental and Indigenous considerations — ensuring your prospecting activities are both profitable and responsible.

This module turns geology into opportunity. Learn how to transform discoveries into viable ventures — from crafting exploration plans and negotiating option agreements to attracting investors and building partnerships. You’ll master the essentials of marketing your findings, maintaining professionalism, and understanding the financial and legal foundations that make a prospector not just a finder, but a dealmaker.