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GEM FOSSICKING INFORMATION
This page is still under construction .................................................................................................................................................................................................. Further information on Fossicking and Prospecting in Queensland is available at:
Department of Mines and Energy, Mineral House Level 2 / 41 George Street, BRISBANE QLD 4000 Tel: (07) 3237 1435
General Web-site: http://www.nrw.qld.gov.au/ Fossicking Licence Information: http://www.dme.qld.gov.au/mines/fossicking_licences.cfm
General Permission Areas for Gem & Gold
Fossicking:
http://mines.industry.qld.gov.au/mining/fossicking-areas.htm .................................................................................................................................................................................................. QUEENSLAND
Under construction However ... In the meantime, please check out the following site that provides good general information on:
Web-site: www.lapidaryworld.com .................................................................................................................................................................................................
TASMANIA - Fossicking Areas
There are many localities within Tasmania where interesting lapidary and mineralogical material occur. In recognition of the recreational activity of fossicking, some of the best of these areas have been set aside for the use of fossickers. Ten (10) areas have been declared official FOSSICKING AREAS under the Mineral Resources Development Act, 1995. These areas, which extend from the ground surface to a depth of two (2) metres, have been specially set aside for the use of fossickers and gem and mineral collectors. Under some circumstances, Fossicking areas may be included in an Exploration Licence. Conditions
apply to the use of Fossicking Areas. Fossickers should avoid causing
undue damage to the land, and should take only a 'fair share' of
material. Don't be greedy! Fossicking areas are set aside for the use
of amateur fossickers and cannot sustain any degree of commercial
collecting. The
location and conditions of use of these areas are set out in the book "Fossicking
Areas of The
currently proclaimed Fossicking Areas are:
.................................................................................................................................................................................................. BEAUTIFUL QUEENSLAND GEMS
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