Hi - newbie here - my wife and I have for many years watched social media and mainstream to see people finding minerals and semi precious stones in the Australian environment. As keen hikers we have never carried the equipment with us, but as we start to travel wider on holidays, and spend more time with the 4WD, the prospecting and fossicking bug is growing within. Hope to learn from other members on the forum and as we gain knowledge and skills over time, be able to share with others too. Thanks for accepting our request to join.