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Connor  
Posted : Thursday, 27 September 2012 9:20:03 PM(UTC)
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Okay,
I'm runnIng short on cash and I know a place where there is heaps of gold. It is un claimed. So can I dredge it without making a claim ? It's all really confusing

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gogold  
Posted : Thursday, 27 September 2012 9:23:11 PM(UTC)
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no
not legally anyway
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overdog  
Posted : Thursday, 27 September 2012 10:17:14 PM(UTC)
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My advice-dont draw attention to yourself.Under the radar is the way to go-snipe,crevice,sluice etc.
A noisy motor will just attract attention you dont need.

And it goes without saying if its on private land get permission first...
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Connor  
Posted : Thursday, 27 September 2012 10:32:11 PM(UTC)
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Thanks overdog, the closest house is the property owners about 5 ks away hahah , so might I get away with a motor ?
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overdog  
Posted : Thursday, 27 September 2012 10:37:41 PM(UTC)
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Sound will carry especially on still days-ask permission brother!
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kiwijw  
Posted : Thursday, 27 September 2012 10:49:26 PM(UTC)
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Definatly ask permission & to make it sweeter offer a percentage or at least the odd carton of beer or his/hers favourite top shelf. That works wonders & then you are both winners & you wont be looking over your shoulder. oh....maybe just fish & game LOL :)

JW :)
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Connor  
Posted : Thursday, 27 September 2012 11:19:52 PM(UTC)
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A 24 pack of beer can work wonders :)
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Posted : Friday, 28 September 2012 9:23:48 AM(UTC)
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The actual application fee for a mining permit is not exactly that expensive, perhaps you should explore that option, or an exploration licnce, that way you do tie up the area in your name. Then you can work thru the issues.

You cannot mine without a permit, simple, but it will probably only be a government agency that would persue you to the letter of the law, the choose is yours at the end of the day.

I have my claim application on file so could share as a template after some adjustments.
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kiwikeith  
Posted : Friday, 28 September 2012 3:26:42 PM(UTC)
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hi i have a claim

dont get caught on it i carry a 4570 rifle for deer stalking which are also on my claim

i suggest if you know a good area tie it up before someone else dose $3500 to lodge a claim approx thats only 1.5oz
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Connor  
Posted : Friday, 28 September 2012 4:39:05 PM(UTC)
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That's a good point , I just need that 1.5 ounces first :)
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gingerbreadman  
Posted : Friday, 28 September 2012 11:09:11 PM(UTC)
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Lets face it guys 3.5 or 4k there abouts is just the tip of the ice berg.....
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