Geologist Here, wanting to learn more.

[geomax]

Hello all,

I am a geo by trade and have worked in Oz, Laos, Philippines, Africa, Mongolia etc. That does not mean I know much about prospecting.

Keen to learn more from you guys.

Also looking to possibly buy an alluvial lease near Gympie, where do I look?

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Max.

 

[AtomRat]

Gday geomax and welcome! There's a few of us trying to learn some geology and others who know it well here. Sounds like your on the balk to get down n dirty!

 

[geomax]

Be nice to be my own boss, and have some fun!

 

[AtomRat]

Sounds fun indeed mate, I'd love to do it too one day. Don't know how I go about claims or leases in Vic or my areas here but it would be useful

 

[Swinging & digging]

I think Yobskin is the resident expert on Gympie on this site?
Look him up in the member profiles and maybe make contact via PM or email, i think he is VERY active in that district?

 

[user 1769]

Welcome geomax,

I love your comment about being a geo yet still not knowing much about prospecting. Shows you how far the trades have diverged in the last hundred or so years!

 

[geomax]

Here is one I like:

 

[kawman]

it can be very hard to find anough gold to make a living these days.. most leases for sale will not be viable as a business unfortunately.. If they were they would already have been worked by the owners.. But the old timers did not get it all.. we all dream on..

 

[silver]

Where in the world(roughly) are you GM ?

 

[Goldpick]

Welcome to the forum Geomax, I hope you enjoy the forum, and get some useful tips from the guys.

Here's a cartoon that probably explains why my brother went into geology profession, maths was never one of his strengths.

 

[geomax]

Where in the world(roughly) are you GM ?

Working in Mongolia, based in the Philippines, but get back to Oz every few months (originally from QLD). Looking at maybe settling down in Qld, hence the interest to find something that makes money.

 

[silver]

Geomax,... of the world,...good on you,... I think we will want to see your photo album now,..and some sunrises/sets,....full on,...glad I asked.

 

[geomax]

Here is one from Mindanao, in the south west of the Philippines. Not many round eyes venture into this area.

 

[geomax]

This one is the Gobi, in southern Mongolia.

 

[benignburden]

Hi Geomax, nice pics, especially like the Mindanao landscape. I spent a little time backpacking in SE Asia a few years ago Laos was my favourite place. A lot of interesting landscapes and incredibly friendly people. Your background in geology will definitely make the transition into prospecting easier; with a general understanding of the fundamentals of mineral and rock formation, erosion, mineral identification etc.
What type of work were you doing over there? Exploration drilling?
If I ever get back up there I'll be taking a classifier and pan for sure!
Welcome from another newbie to the scene
Burden

 

[silver]

Nothing like a good bit of mountain erosion to set the mind on gems and gold,.. and are they houses in the second picky GM.

 

[Chewy]

Welcome to the forum geomax.

 

[geomax]

Nothing like a good bit of mountain erosion to set the mind on gems and gold,.. and are they houses in the second picky GM.

Yeah, that's where I stay!

 

[geomax]

Hi Geomax, nice pics, especially like the Mindanao landscape. I spent a little time backpacking in SE Asia a few years ago Laos was my favourite place. A lot of interesting landscapes and incredibly friendly people. Your background in geology will definitely make the transition into prospecting easier; with a general understanding of the fundamentals of mineral and rock formation, erosion, mineral identification etc.
What type of work were you doing over there? Exploration drilling?
If I ever get back up there I'll be taking a classifier and pan for sure!
Welcome from another newbie to the scene
Burden

Hi Burden, I have been doing both drilling and mine geo work, a bit of everything. Laos is great, but Philippines is fun too. Everyone speaks English and cheap to get around. You should venture over one day.

 

[nucopia]

I own property in the PI.
Its a great place !
There are several gold mines located with in an hours drive from the farm.