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A gold mine named after Edna May

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381837) • Rockingham, Australia 15 Oct

The area around Westonia in Western Australia is marginal farming land with wheat and sheep being the main pursuits. The town got its name from Alfred David Weston, a sandalwood cutter and prospector. He discovered gold in the...

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edna may gold mine

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A New Thread and Place To Camp

Miner49r @Miner49r (568) • United States 15 Sep 10

Hey there! This is the start of a new thread for those of who enjoy Gold Prospecting. It don't matter if your the seasoned Ol'timer or just starting out and want to know more. Come on in stake you claim!

Has anyone ever gone gold mining?......

Miner49r @Miner49r (568) • United States 15 Sep 10

How about it? ... has anyone ever gotten the fever and how did you like it? It does not matter if you found anything, would you go again? Share your experiences. Did you go gold panning? Sluicing? Highbanking?

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When would you like to Retire?

Chysom Scott @CJscott (4187) • Portage La Prairie, Manitoba 13 Jan 10

When would you like to retire? 1 year? 2 years? 5 years? 10 years? Great! What is your plan to achieve this goal? How much money do you need monthly to retire comfortably? $1000 $2000 $3000 $5000 or more? Great! What is...

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Any prospector out there?

RockCollector59 @RockCollector59 (325) • United States 25 Jan 09

I am in tennessee but, i work in the oil and gas field so i traval all the time.I carry a gold pan,sluice and metal detector ever where i go. Log on and tell us about you and your traval,finds,tools and anything you want to talk...

rock collecting

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There is a new gold rush going on.

RockCollector59 @RockCollector59 (325) • United States 25 Jan 09

In just about even state in the U.S. gold has been found.You have seen the magazine or the tv shows like cash and treasure. I live in Tennessee and they are known gold locations in the east part of the state.Have you tried...

rock collecting

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Rock collecting and Gold prospecting

RockCollector59 @RockCollector59 (325) • United States 23 Jan 09

Is there anyone interested in rock collecting and/ or prospecring? I travel alot being in the oil and gas field and just about every part of the country has something to find. I would like to make a few contacts to share locations...

rock collecting

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Gem Hunting

eclecticsteve @eclecticsteve (253) • United States 4 Dec 07

I'm currently watching a show called "Best Places to Find Cash and Treasures" on the Travel Channel. The two episodes which aired tonight had the hostess go to mines that are open to the public and prospecting for gems. Of course,...

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Moorfield mine, VA

tiggyann @tiggyann (614) • United States 31 Jan 07

Another one of my favorite mines is the moorefield mine, in amelia county. All type of rocks can be found here. Mostly Amazonite, but there is also quartz, mica, feldspur, and more. It's a neat little mine they allow you to hunt...

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Gemstone hunting in hiddenite North Carolina

tiggyann @tiggyann (614) • United States 29 Jan 07

Here is where I like to visit, every year I try to get to the mine to hunt for emeralds....they have a nice emerald depsoit here and found many ruby's emeralds, sapphires and more. This place yo can dig in the creek all day for...

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