1. Pan: A simple, yet essential tool. Miners use a pan to separate gold from the surrounding dirt and gravel. By swirling the pan in water, the heavier gold settles to the bottom, while lighter materials are washed away.

2. Shovel: For digging and collecting sediment from the riverbed or stream bank. This is where the alluvial gold is typically found.

3. Sluice Box: A more advanced tool used for larger-scale gold extraction. A sluice box is a long, trough-like structure with riffles (bumps) and a matting that traps gold while allowing water and lighter material to flow through.