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Modern gold fossicking

Modern gold fossicking

It is still possible to find gold in many West Coast streams – although it can be cold, wet work. These two prospectors are using a small petrol-driven pump and suction hose to try and extract gold from crevices on the stream bed.

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Photograph by Simon Nathan

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Simon Nathan. 'West Coast region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Dec-10
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/west-coast-region/12/6