Facebook YouTube Share Tiktok Linktree by Goldminingtips Admin Where to Find Gold in New Zealand Best Spots & Tips for Striking Gold Looking to pan for gold in New Zealand? New Zealand is a country with a rich history of gold prospecting and mining activity dating back to the 1860s. From the historic rivers of Otago to the untamed West Coast, there are plenty of locations where gold prospectors can search for gold. If you are considering prospecting for gold in New Zealand, this guide unpacks the richest regions, legal requirements, and insider strategies to help both hobbyists and seasoned prospectors uncover the country's hidden treasures. Top Gold Prospecting Locations in New Zealand New Zealand’s gold-rich regions cluster in the South Island, with designated public fossicking areas (GFAs) where permits aren’t required. Here’s where to focus: ...
Getting Started - Lesson 2 | Gold Prospecting and Sampling for Beginners (Getting Started - Lesson 2)
Gold Prospecting and Sampling for Beginners Gold is found in nature in many different forms. Classifying the type of gold deposit is necessary to decide the best equipment to use when prospecting and mining. In this post, we discuss some of the basic ways to prospect for gold, sample / classify material, and the equipment you can use. Classifying Material Miners often use the term 'mesh size' to classify the size of gold. The term refers to the size of the openings in a sieve or screen, with larger mesh numbers representing finer material. Here is a table of the basic classifications of gold types. | Gold Type | Description | Where Found | Classification | |----------------------------|---------------------------------|-----------------------------------------| | Very fine | difficult to see with naked eye | Beach sands an...