prospecting

Hi folks, my names Bob, I’ve recently became interested in this world. What is the best way to gain knowledge to one day have my own claim in the future. Is it reading a bunch and finding a mentor/job or a course. At the moment I’m green as and my knowledge is limited to basic machinery...

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...

I was wondering if anyone of the forum members has attended one of Andrew Bales's 1 day geology training coures he runs in the GT. Any feedback would be great appreciate, I was considering putting my name down for one. AuTitch

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...

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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:

Hi Does any one have any info on Forsayth Detecting and also if tours and training are available. thanks Rob :)

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...

Can anyone recommend the best detecting tour companies in Victoria and Qld you can PM me if its easier

Do gold prospecting tours exist in South East Queensland/Northern NSW? A tour it is where they give you a detector, teach how to use it and let to look for some gold with an instructor per a small group. :D Seems a lot of such tours in Victoria, but I have found none in qld. Any suggestion?

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?

Went out last Sunday with Darren on a Gold Tour and had a fantastic day. Although have been giving the gold search for a little while with nothing major found yet, I have learnt a lot more. Darren is full of information together with years of experience. If you want to do something and learn a...