Comment: Prospecting for Gold

Submitted: Thursday, Jun 06, 2013 at 12:52

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Prospecting for Gold

Gold has always generated excitement and anticipation amongst prospectors all over the world. Its whereabouts can be a mystery, yet anyone has the potential to find valueable gold nuggets.

FJWALLY

Hi - heading off into the Simpson up the Hay river in July and wondering if anyone has tried prospecting along the way - any success or info warmly welcomed.

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Reply By: Rod W - Thursday, Jun 06, 2013 at 14:27

Thursday, Jun 06, 2013 at 14:27

What was that bloke's name.... Lassiter thats is... he went somewhere out that way...

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Reply By: FJWALLY - Thursday, Jun 06, 2013 at 14:51

Thursday, Jun 06, 2013 at 14:51

Yes the mysterious lassiters reef - was supposed to be on the Western side of the MacDonald ranges - unfortunately not going to get over that far to chase the dream.
Heading from Melbourne up through Flinders ranges Leigh Creek / Maree then up to Birdsville before crossing into the desert and chucking a right up the Hay river to Jervois then looping back around through Alice then Mt Dare / Dalhousie /William creek etc before heading home.
Just wondering if anyone had tried their luck in those regions and had some success?

I have a cheap and nasty detector that works ok for jewellery etc in beach sand but have been eying off a decent unit from Miners den - Minelab unit which I have heard are very very good in the ore rich sands/rock.

Cheers
Wally

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Follow Up By: Member - Bill L1 - Friday, Jun 07, 2013 at 08:53

Friday, Jun 07, 2013 at 08:53

If you've time, get off the main road going through the Flinders Range. It is a magnificent part of Aus, colors, scenery, rock formations, interesting roads, lovely people, great camp sites, and that's just for starters!

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