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Alluvial Gold Prospecting
Creek tumbling underground
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<blockquote data-quote="Tricky Dick" data-source="post: 118531" data-attributes="member: 4215"><p>Hi there,</p><p>I've come across some local creeks in gold bearing areas where the creek doesn't really cross areas of bedrock for the gold to accumulate. I've tried heading up into the hills to avoid the low lying meandering creeks snaking over deep sand. Up in the hills (like the Ada River in Gippsland) the creek often runs both above and below the ground with the water tumbling over fairly large rocks. At times the creek can disappear and can be heard well below the surface (up to 5-6 feet). </p><p></p><p>There are the odd gravel collection areas below drops and behind tree stumps, but I haven't had success yet in panning with no show of colour.</p><p></p><p>Do you think it's worth pursuing, or should I abandon these areas and look for more likely areas with exposed bedrock?</p><p></p><p>Your advice would be gratefully appreciated!</p><p></p><p>Cheers</p><p>TD</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Tricky Dick, post: 118531, member: 4215"] Hi there, I've come across some local creeks in gold bearing areas where the creek doesn't really cross areas of bedrock for the gold to accumulate. I've tried heading up into the hills to avoid the low lying meandering creeks snaking over deep sand. Up in the hills (like the Ada River in Gippsland) the creek often runs both above and below the ground with the water tumbling over fairly large rocks. At times the creek can disappear and can be heard well below the surface (up to 5-6 feet). There are the odd gravel collection areas below drops and behind tree stumps, but I haven't had success yet in panning with no show of colour. Do you think it's worth pursuing, or should I abandon these areas and look for more likely areas with exposed bedrock? Your advice would be gratefully appreciated! Cheers TD [/QUOTE]
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