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Gemstones, Minerals & Fossils
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New "Illegal Opal Fossicking" Signs. Lightning Ridge, N.S.W.
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<blockquote data-quote="Syndyne" data-source="post: 650683" data-attributes="member: 378"><p>Hi all,</p><p></p><p>Thought I'd post this up here for those that possibly are or, aren't aware of the changes now in place via the new signage in regards to fossicking and specking on the Opal fields here at Lightning Ridge. I'm told these changes were made due to the high influx of tourists we are now seeing in town. Those of us that own and operate mineral claims here are under an increased and inherent risk of an accident occurring as a result of people wandering about the fields and on registered claims. We as Opal Miners can only mitigate so much with signage, fencing etc. (as most well versed members here already know) before it's out of hand, however the Mines Department don't see it this way and will easily hand us, ie; the Mine Operator or Mine Manager a substantial fine and potential blacklisting from mining if an incident or accident, no matter how small, should happen on a registered claim. I should also note that cameras are now being used on the fields which is news to me, but not surprising given what I've seen taking place here on the fields over the last few years.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]3679[/ATTACH]</p><p>Pictured is some of the new signage that you're greeted with upon turning onto the road into the town off of the Castlereagh Highway.</p><p></p><p>It's all a bit sad that it came to this point really.</p><p>Kindest regards,</p><p>Shauno.</p><p></p><p>MODS: Feel free to move or copy this thread into the appropriate sections if required.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Syndyne, post: 650683, member: 378"] Hi all, Thought I'd post this up here for those that possibly are or, aren't aware of the changes now in place via the new signage in regards to fossicking and specking on the Opal fields here at Lightning Ridge. I'm told these changes were made due to the high influx of tourists we are now seeing in town. Those of us that own and operate mineral claims here are under an increased and inherent risk of an accident occurring as a result of people wandering about the fields and on registered claims. We as Opal Miners can only mitigate so much with signage, fencing etc. (as most well versed members here already know) before it's out of hand, however the Mines Department don't see it this way and will easily hand us, ie; the Mine Operator or Mine Manager a substantial fine and potential blacklisting from mining if an incident or accident, no matter how small, should happen on a registered claim. I should also note that cameras are now being used on the fields which is news to me, but not surprising given what I've seen taking place here on the fields over the last few years. [ATTACH type="full" alt="Lightning Ridge Fossicking Sign.jpg"]3679[/ATTACH] Pictured is some of the new signage that you're greeted with upon turning onto the road into the town off of the Castlereagh Highway. It's all a bit sad that it came to this point really. Kindest regards, Shauno. MODS: Feel free to move or copy this thread into the appropriate sections if required. [/QUOTE]
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New "Illegal Opal Fossicking" Signs. Lightning Ridge, N.S.W.
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