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Rural Crime - NSW Police Force
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Mining without Authorisation in Mudgee - 35 year old Parkes man fined $2,500.
On 6 June 2018, NSW Fisheries officers were patrolling the Meroo River and observed a floating dredge in the centre of the watercourse. The dredge was equipped with a petrol motor, sluice and various intake and outlet lines. The sighting of the dredge was reported to the Resources Regulator and NSW Police.
On 7 June 2018, the Mudgee Rural Crime Investigator attended the same location and observed a male person using the powered operated dredge to mine for gold in the watercourse.
On 26 July 2018, NSW Police again observed the same male person using the dredge in the watercourse unlawfully.
The Meroo River at Avisford is in the Mid-Western Regional Local Government Area and is located approximately 35km west of Mudgee. The river is a perennial watercourse and is a tributary of the Cudgegong River.
A 35-year-old Parkes man has been issued with a $2,500 penalty notice for the offence of mining or prospecting without authorisation.
A prohibition notice has also been issued to the man ordering him to discontinue illegal fossicking using power operated equipment in NSW.
The Mining Laws
Illegal fossicking and illegal mining are serious offences under the Mining Act 1992 and carry penalties of up to $1.1 million.
Should you observe illegal fossicking or illegal mining please report it to the Resources Regulator on 1300 814 609.
What techniques cannot be used for fossicking?
Neither explosives nor dredges can be used in fossicking.
Power-operated equipment cannot be used on land or in waters for surface disturbance, excavation or processing. Power operated equipment includes mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, battery and electrical equipment or machinery.
If you would like more information about what you can and cannot do in terms of Fossicking in NSW, you will find it here: https://fpos.fcnsw.com.au/A-Guide-to-Fossicking-in-New-Sout
The enforcers are out and about. Please obeys the laws of your State.
Image may contain: people sitting, outdoor, water and nature
Rural Crime - NSW Police Force
2 hrs
Mining without Authorisation in Mudgee - 35 year old Parkes man fined $2,500.
On 6 June 2018, NSW Fisheries officers were patrolling the Meroo River and observed a floating dredge in the centre of the watercourse. The dredge was equipped with a petrol motor, sluice and various intake and outlet lines. The sighting of the dredge was reported to the Resources Regulator and NSW Police.
On 7 June 2018, the Mudgee Rural Crime Investigator attended the same location and observed a male person using the powered operated dredge to mine for gold in the watercourse.
On 26 July 2018, NSW Police again observed the same male person using the dredge in the watercourse unlawfully.
The Meroo River at Avisford is in the Mid-Western Regional Local Government Area and is located approximately 35km west of Mudgee. The river is a perennial watercourse and is a tributary of the Cudgegong River.
A 35-year-old Parkes man has been issued with a $2,500 penalty notice for the offence of mining or prospecting without authorisation.
A prohibition notice has also been issued to the man ordering him to discontinue illegal fossicking using power operated equipment in NSW.
The Mining Laws
Illegal fossicking and illegal mining are serious offences under the Mining Act 1992 and carry penalties of up to $1.1 million.
Should you observe illegal fossicking or illegal mining please report it to the Resources Regulator on 1300 814 609.
What techniques cannot be used for fossicking?
Neither explosives nor dredges can be used in fossicking.
Power-operated equipment cannot be used on land or in waters for surface disturbance, excavation or processing. Power operated equipment includes mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, battery and electrical equipment or machinery.
If you would like more information about what you can and cannot do in terms of Fossicking in NSW, you will find it here: https://fpos.fcnsw.com.au/A-Guide-to-Fossicking-in-New-Sout