prospecting

Hi Folks, I note that a Google search mentions that Warakurna is in the goldfields region and I'm wondering if there is anywhere in this district where you can detect? A quick search of PA shows up nothing? Brian

Who sells that plastic tape that you can tie on trees etc. ?? It is about 12 mm wide and not adhesive . I have had look on E-bay and prospecting supplies ???

Gidday all, Where can i find out what rivers,streams,creeks etc are ok to run my sluice? National parks are out i heard. Im not here to make $$ ,just a new hobby and relax. Cheers

I am looking for a lightweight backpack wide enough for large Minelab gold pan plus 2 classifying sieves. Most are too narrow. Any recommendations pls.

Hello I'm Sam! I'm new to the forum and joined in the hopes of learning more about fossicking for gold in Victoria. I'd have to say Vo Gus Prospecting on YouTube really inspired me to get out there. I love his videos, I too suffer from mental illness and being able to go out into the outback...

alot of gem events up here hey mate, didn;t expect that when i moved back to qld

It might be a long shot, and it's probably not the right place to write either, but now I'm trying anyway. I have always dreamed of going to Australia to look for gemstones and gold. my name is Kevin, 31 years old and I'm from Denmark! I can offer labor and as payment I only need food and...

Hi All My name is Gemma and I have a 5-year-old son Charlie. Charlie has been convincing me to start camping and is interested in finding items out in the bush area (all stem from school and going to Bush school). We found our camping equipment and purchased all items recommended for gold...

We’re hobby prospectors. Never found a skerrick of gold despite quite a bit of searching. We have entry level gold detectors and pans. We have current Miners Rights.We’re in Omeo but have been told at the pub that we’re not allowed to do any panning or detecting here. Is this right? We’re...

Share information about gold fields in Queensland here.

Hi Members, Do you need different permits for gold prospecting in different states of australia. Thanks in advance for your comments. Cheers Goldhound28 :goldpan: :pickshovel:

Was thinking about heading out to Inglewood tomorrow, can anyone recommend any spots to try? North South East of West ;)

I have a question about prospecting on Unreserved Crown Land that is held under just a General licence. The land in question has a dirty great 'Keep Out' sign on it. It's a parcel of unreserved crown that someone has seen fit to take a general licence on and now refuses to allow access to an...

Heading up to Drake in the Xmas break and have read lots about the old mining area known as Lunatic. Has anyone been there before?

Hi All For those members interested in "Prospecting for Gold" in North Queensland, here is some information that may make planning any trip a little easier. Located around Georegtown "Etheridge Shire" there are a number of properties that members of the public can access for the purposes of...

Hey Guys, Last night I was inspired by Wals video and decided i was going to have a crack at building a highbanker. Today I actually sat back and had a bit of a think about it, and tried to search but had no luck, but basically my question is: Is there actually anywhere around Adelaide that...

Today I went looking for some spots in Adelong with a little success. Will be taking my new sluice for a run in 2 spots and hope it works out. :)

Here is a member compiled (alphabetically arranged) list of Gold Prospecting Terminology. Alluvial gold - gold that had been transported by water either in a current or ancient river bed Bedrock - the solid rock usually buried under soil gravel etc Often exposed on hills and some rivers...

If any one is planning to come up this way prospecting , feel free to contact me before you come. With the new laws that came into play last year , access to crown land is now a lot easier. You now have to fill out a "Notice of Intent" and send it to the pastoralist or exploration license holder...