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  1. ProspectorRoy

    To go pro or stay a hobbyist?

    I asked that.. 50% owner moved away, can't do by themselves etc.. I am suspicious as it's newly registered. Some people do make better money finding claims and selling them than mining them, I bought one in Canada that was good. I'd negotiate to prospect for a week with hand tools to verify...
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    To go pro or stay a hobbyist?

    I agree, I've become a bit of a pessimist after years of getting burned. It's in a good area for sure. A few grams a day and I'm sold but less and it's not worth it. Seller would let me prospect for a week with hand tools at least I'd know it wasn't a salted claim. I may actually prospect a week...
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    To go pro or stay a hobbyist?

    Hi all, pretty new here and read some really interesting posts especially Nugget's guide on gold areas, terminology etc. I was interested to hear from long-term miners whether you felt you could get a living wage out of your passion or whether most just prospect for fun? I only ask as I've seen...
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    Bush Users Group United

    Has there been any update/progress on this? I read from the beginning and not entirely sure I understand, is this just Vic bush areas or everywhere?
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    New to the forum, looking for adventure!

    Greeting's all! - New to the forum, though I've been a regular on classifieds (99mines, minelistings and miningassets) websites for some years. I enjoy mining very much though I have experience with permits and research/exploration, funding and sales/markets and helping investors acquire...
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