⚠️ An Introducion to Prospecting - A Guide for Newcomers!

[Nugget]

Hi all,

With an increasing number of newcomers to our hobby, I thought it would be a great idea to start an introductory post for anyone new to prospecting. Below is a brief list of just some of the great resources that can be found around the forum.

Prospecting Terminology

• https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1123

Identifying Gold Bearing Areas

• https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=542
• https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=2042

Gold Maps

• https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=2398 (PDF - All States)

Australian state by state known Gold bearing areas

• https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=2232

Prospecting / Fossicking Permits and Regulations

• https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=125 (All States)

Nugget.

 

[Salla]

I just want to say a big thank you for all the work you have put into this forum. Great effort! I will be hitting the grounds soon and this forum has been a huge help so far.

 

[rockpuppy]

Excellent just what we need.

 

[Ramjet]

Nice one Nugget.
Should make it easier for me newbies to find the info they need.

Rod

 

[New Digger]

Awsome work Nugget

 

[Nugget]

Thanks guys, happy to do it

 

[Tassie Daz]

Thanks Nugget, info is the key and being able to get it in one place is far easier than wading thru endless web sites. Thanks man.

 

[Colin&Lee]

Good stuff Nugget

Cheers

C&L

 

[Goldie]

Thank you for putting together all this great info. It's 1.07am and I can't switch off my computer because I find another article I want to read. 8)

 

[Goldie]

Thank you for putting together all this great info. It's 1.07am and I can't switch off my computer because I find another article I want to read. 8)

 

[xobazzip]

Once again...this is why I recommend this forum to newbies and old farts alike.

Great information and well presented without hype or barrow pushing

Thanks Nugget

regards

 

[Hillbillies Wife]

Nugget
Thanks for those links ... Mighty useful

 

[Jacko]

Great work thank you, Nugget. This will go into our travelling reference file, that is our box of booklets, maps, and any useful stuff we come across and can print out.

 

[gavfromoz]

Fantastic to find so much valuable information on one place. I've researched so many forums and sites, even on you tube but I have found this site to be the best there is, thank you so much for your hard work and that from all the members. I feel like this is fast becoming my 2nd home lol

 

[Happy Camper]

Thanks for all of this info, It will be used as a reference often!!

 

[changthai]

thank you very much.

 

[ColinD]

Cheers, really is needed when starting out.
Thanks again
BB

 

[gadgetman45]

Good one ...thanks Nugget

 

[kawanakid]

Hi everyone
this is my first ever anywhere posting. I am very new to fossicking and prospecting, this posting is just what I needed to help me at least start to understand what is being said. Thanks Dave

 

[Nugget]

Your welcome Dave, let us know if you have any questions.