There is heaps of information if you know where to look. To get you started check out some of the details below.
Blogs
- http://jewellerypirate.com.au/blog/
- http://www.miningmayhem.com/ (industry-related but hilarious!)
Forums
Websites
- https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/activities/fossicking/
- https://www.dnrm.qld.gov.au/our-department/natural-resources-and-mines-data
- https://www.business.qld.gov.au/industry/mining/geoscience-data-information
- https://qdexguest.deedi.qld.gov.au/portal/site/qdex/search?REPORT_ID=90158&COLLECTION_ID=999
(Download main report body for overview of Australia’s resources)
- http://www.diprotodon.com/ (for fans of megafauna)
- http://www.goldprospectingaustralia.com.au/
Legislation
- https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/F/FossickingR09.pdf
- https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/M/MineralReA89.pdf
- https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/M/MineralReR13.pdf
Books
