Category Archives: gold

DT Gold

Posted on May 18, 2019 by ivoradventures

I have been seeing “DT Gold’s”, pay dirt bags popping up over social media for a few months now. I thought I might as well buy a bag and give it a run. I bought from their website of the … Continue reading →

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Golden Pines.

Posted on December 31, 2018 by ivoradventures

Gold has been found in the headwaters of both branches of the Pine River. To the north at Laceys Creek. In the south at Camp Mountain. While Camp Mountain got more attention, and a wider spread of mining activity, in … Continue reading →

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Dry creeks.

Posted on October 9, 2017 by ivoradventures

Gold is still in the same places it has always been, running water or not. You need to go through the same steps to collect the gravel and you will still need some water to wash the gold loose. From … Continue reading →

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Bunya Mountains.

Posted on August 8, 2017 by ivoradventures

Another weekend over, another great trip under the belt. I’ve been to the deer farm, in the Bunya Mountains. What a beautiful spot. The weather was clear, with a sneaky westerly, to make Saturday night cold. The fire was raging, … Continue reading →

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Quick Post…

Posted on July 30, 2017 by ivoradventures

Just a quick post to let you know how it’s going. Look at the ripples on that water flow. There is plenty of disturbance in the water flowing through the sluice, letting the gold catch behind the riffles. The water … Continue reading →

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Group Dig.

Posted on July 11, 2017 by ivoradventures

I’ve had a couple of inquiries about what has been going on lately, no new posts. Simple answer…. nothing new or exciting has happened. It’s all been rather boring really. Nothing worth talking about in the gold finds. My take … Continue reading →

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End of year.

Posted on January 9, 2017 by ivoradventures

Hi. This has been a great year fossicking for gold. I’ve met lots of nice people, made more friends. Got back in touch with others I haven’t seen in ages. It’s just been productive and healthy….. go 2016.   I … Continue reading →

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One Ounce of Gold.

Posted on November 15, 2016 by ivoradventures

It has taken five years, a lot of digging, a lot of traveling, and a lot of time. But I’ve got there…. finally. The great “Troy Ounce”. If I can add a little more to make up for the impurities…. … Continue reading →

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Gympie GPA.

Posted on July 23, 2016 by ivoradventures

  I’ve been digging at the Gympie GPA for a few months now. Getting away on weekends or rainy days, when work has been cancelled. There has been more than enough colour in my river sluice, to keep it very … Continue reading →

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Gold from Queensland.

Posted on May 3, 2016 by ivoradventures

Tried to get away for a dig on Sunday morning, but the weather was not cooperating. The rain just got heavier and heavier. Made it as far as “Wild Horse Mountain” and breakfast at “Hungry Jacks” before to deciding to … Continue reading →

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