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Author Archives: Lauren Maxwell

Lampivaara Amethyst Mine, Finnish Lapland
27 Aug 2015

Lampivaara Amethyst Mine, Finnish Lapland

by Lauren Maxwell | posted in: Abroad | 0

You may have noticed by now that we like to travel. One of our favourite trips was back in 2011, during which we visited an amethyst mine in Finnish Lapland. The mine was about a 2 hour bus ride from … Continued

Amethyst, Finland, Finnish, fossicking, Lampivaara, Lapland, mine
Mineral Permit Types and Fossicking Restrictions in Queensland
26 Aug 2015

Mineral Permit Types and Fossicking Restrictions in Queensland

by Lauren Maxwell | posted in: Getting Started | 0

Many fossickers, particular first-timers, may not be aware that many prospective areas of the country are covered by varying types of formally registered permits. These are very different from the ‘fossicking licence’ you must obtain to fossick legally in Queensland. … Continued

EPM, fossicking, MC, MDL, ML, permit, restrictions
Fenn’s Treasure
26 Aug 2015

Fenn’s Treasure

by Lauren Maxwell | posted in: Abroad | 0

So if you aren’t in the USA or haven’t delved into treasure hunting yet, you may not have heard of ‘Fenn’s Treasure’. This is a travesty really. Fenn’s treasure is the single most exciting treasure hunt of the modern age. It’s … Continued

Fenn, hunting, Odyssey, Rocky Mountains, treasure

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