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     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:   ...

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...

      Facebook   YouTube   Share   Blog   Linktree    by Goldminingtips Admin If you are someone who is prospecting for gold and are lucky enough to find a rich gold deposit and discover gold nuggets, you can decide what you want to do with the nugget/s.  Some prospectors may hold on to the precious metal to keep as a souvenir, while other prospectors / miners can wait for gold prices to increase before deciding to sell it, and other prospectors / miners may decide to sell their gold nuggets immediately once they have discovered a nugget.  However, if you are a beginner prospector, you may be wondering where you can sell your gold nuggets when (or if) you find any. In this post, we provide some places where you can try to sell your gold nuggets. Where to Sell Gold Nuggets : Before selling gold nuggets, check if there are any regulations / rules in the country you want to find a buyer that may impose restrictions on the sale of gold....

          Facebook YouTube Share Blog     by Goldminingtips Admin In June 2019, a retired prospector, who decided to remain anonymous, found a large gold nugget while using a Minelab metal detector.  The nugget is far from being the largest gold nugget, but nonetheless it weighed 2 kilograms (or 63 ounces).  The nugget was unearthed near Ballarat, Australia. 'You Wouldn't Believe It' Nugget The nugget, which was named "You Wouldn’t Believe It," would be worth over US$160,000 at the current gold price.  ...

    Facebook   YouTube   Share   Blog   Linktree    by Goldminingtips Admin What is a gold nugget? A gold nugget is a naturally occurring piece of native gold. They are formed deep underground at high temperatures and are brought to the surface through weathering and erosion.  Nuggets are often found in placers, which are deposits of sand and gravel where gold has been concentrated by the action of water. What is the largest gold nugget ever found? The largest gold nugget ever found is the Welcome Stranger, which was discovered in Moliagul, Victoria, Australia in 1869.  It weighed over 2,520 troy ounces (78 kg; 173 lb) and yielded over 2,284 troy ounces (71.0 kg; 156.6 lb) of pure gold. Unfortunately, like many large nuggets, it was melted down. What is the largest surviving gold nugget? The largest surviving gold nugget is the Canaã nugget, also known as the Pepita Canaã.  It was found in the Serra Pelada Mine in Brazil in 1983 and...