9kg Gympie nugget

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All good.

Its not my nugget or find so I don't have anything to gain by spreading mistruths. I let you guys know what I heard when I was at the minelab store.
 
No worries, I'm just as interested as the next guy. Hopefully some more info comes along soon.

Platinum alloyed with gold is extremely rare and as such it would be an extremely interesting find, especially in Australia as most platinum nuggets are found in Russia. I know there are platinum deposits around the Gympie area but there isn't much of it and almost certainly not as native nuggets, though I could be wrong.
 
It's not out of the realms of possibilities that it was found. Platinum is found in the Gympie area in association with other targeted minerals but is mostly measured in ppm so a platinum + gold nugget find would be still extremely rare for the area & would no doubt get some interest from minerals explorers there who are already aware of its presence.
Good luck to the finder if the story is correct. These types of posts always attract an element of disbelief & suspicion hAyyoUinAU. Not much use getting worked up about it & calling us trolls :( . You did say it wasn't uncommon & said to do some research. Duly noted & done thanks. :lol:
 
mbasko said:
It's not out of the realms of possibilities that it was found. Platinum is found in the Gympie area in association with other targeted minerals but is mostly measured in ppm so a platinum + gold nugget find would be still extremely rare for the area & would no doubt get some interest from minerals explorers there who are already aware of its presence.
Good luck to the finder if the story is correct. These types of posts always attract an element of disbelief & suspicion hAyyoUinAU. Not much use getting worked up about it & calling us trolls :( . You did say it wasn't uncommon & said to do some research. Duly noted & done thanks. :lol:
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I am not sure if it was from Gympie, all I heard was Sunshine Coast. I do not think the finders will be revealing the location, so I don't suspect there will be too much to go on. I am just looking forward to some pictures like everyone else. Would be cool to see.

Ps. I am far from worked up, and I said people trolling. Key word people. But if the shoe fits, wear it. ;-)
 
I am never suspicious of the amount of the find. I can't see why people would go to an effort to sell it in a specialised auction if it didn't exist. And in this case, that is what was happening. What I am always suspicious of is the location. That I would always take with a grain of salt.
 
hAyyoUinAU said:
mbasko said:
It's not out of the realms of possibilities that it was found. Platinum is found in the Gympie area in association with other targeted minerals but is mostly measured in ppm so a platinum + gold nugget find would be still extremely rare for the area & would no doubt get some interest from minerals explorers there who are already aware of its presence.
Good luck to the finder if the story is correct. These types of posts always attract an element of disbelief & suspicion hAyyoUinAU. Not much use getting worked up about it & calling us trolls :( . You did say it wasn't uncommon & said to do some research. Duly noted & done thanks. :lol:
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I am not sure if it was from Gympie, all I heard was Sunshine Coast. I do not think the finders will be revealing the location, so I don't suspect there will be too much to go on. I am just looking forward to some pictures like everyone else. Would be cool to see.

Ps. I am far from worked up, and I said people trolling. Key word people. But if the shoe fits, wear it. ;-)
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Why start a topic called "9kg Gympie nugget" if you don't know where its from?
 
Gee some of you blokes are unforgiving...

the poster that started this thread said he 'heard' a nugget was found in Gympie. That means it's a rumour...untested and unproven.

Not much different to anyone posting that a 'nugget was found in the Golden Triangle.'..short of precise GPS co-ords and photo evidence it's just a story.

The level of seriousness around this topic is truely amazing...as is some of the hostility directed to some. Fellas...it's just a story that has been 'heard' by someone.

Reckon I could make some serious money selling some people chill pills. :) :) :) :)
 
Gee you all need to get out digging....bloody keyboard warriors.
So its 50/50 some would tell and some would be dust...
Silver it wasnt me...lol

I posted this thread to shed some light on it....however typical of what this forum has become you lot couldnt help ya selves...
If i did find this nugget i would not share it with the likes of most of you.... not even to tease you.
I dont even know why some of you are even on this forum....perhaps solely ego.. ...good luck to yas..
 
yobskin said:
Gee you all need to get out digging....bloody keyboard warriors.
So its 50/50 some would tell and some would be dust...
Silver it wasnt me...lol

I posted this thread to shed some light on it....however typical of what this forum has become you lot couldnt help ya selves...
If i did find this nugget i would not share it with the likes of most of you.... not even to tease you.
I dont even know why some of you are even on this forum....perhaps solely ego.. ...good luck to yas..
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Geez Yobs, gold prospectors and fossickers must be some of the biggest sceptics on the planet. I wouldn't take it personally mate, it's only human nature to question things. What would the world be like if we believed everything we heard on the grapevine?

Good on ya for posting the thread but as said can't blame people for being sceptical, no one has made fun of you, need to lighten up mate.
 
Hi Yobs, I probably am what you call is a keyboard warrior. I have had a lifelong interest in fossicking, from the first time I went to Walhalla in Vic.
I know now that the best enjoyment I can hope for is to be in the "zones" that at most give me the feeling of being out there even if it is only camping and enjoying the sense of being there.
I realise that you were tongue in cheek in what you have said--it's not like you to be this at all. I have not met you personally, yet, but I know that if you found the 9kg nugget you would not disclose any info but would have few pics of "it".
This is a great place for all people with an interest in the hobby to be able to express themselves openly within the forum rules.
I get lil nuggets on this forum when people sell them. Who knows if and when i'm able to roam the countryside with some form at ease and be lucky to find a nuggie basking in the sunlight waiting for me to pick it up.
There is probably 80% of the forum that you could classify as "keyboard warriors" like me. I have a function to perform on the forum as do all members. We are all part of a "club" sharing experiences and sharing pics of our finds.
You, Yobs are one of the most read people on the forum and members like what you say.
Sit down and have a Chai Latte and have a ***-if you smoke-and enjoy being one of us.
Jaros ]:D
 
Hey yobskin, Not everybody is able to get out there every day... As Jaros said Some of us have Physical Difficulties and this Forum allows Us to Enjoy our Hobby/Passion.. Lighten up Bud.... :) and Good Luck in your Hunt... :Y:

LW....
 
I'm from the Sunshine Coast too, It weren't me coz I'm over here,

Jaros ? I think it was you who found it, your close enough to the hot spots.

ML will be calling, with a new 45/5k in hand. LOl

J.
 

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