Found some articles on QDEX mentioning Yarraden and Ebagoola, there were a few alluvial operations back in the day but they did not last that long, some a matter of weeks, a few of the ongoing concerns were around Coen and SW of Coen. Long way to go for a look. One of the forum members has found gold and garnets in the area and also on the Wenlock a bit further up the track.
I may be heading up that way at the start of Jun, I will be taking a pan or two but not a serious prospecting trip. More of a trip to the Cape with my wife and a stop at a few spots along the way..
Yarraden is up for sale, saw it on Realestate .com.au. the ad mentions gold mines etc..
cheers, Tone