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Australia: Gold prospector finds large nugget in Outback
An anonymous gold prospector discovered a large gold nugget in the Australian Outback, specifically at the Mount Stuart Station near Tibooburra in New South Wales. The find, which the discoverer nicknamed the “Tibooburra Spud” due to its potato-like shape, was located approximately 100 millimeters underground after the prospector followed a signal from a metal detector.
The quartz-infused nugget weighs 1,218 grams, containing approximately 940 grams of pure gold. Based on current market values, the specimen is estimated to be worth between 150,000 and 160,000 Australian dollars. The finder expressed hope of selling the piece to a collector for up to 200,000 dollars.
Local equipment expert Greg Spangler noted that gold of this weight is extremely rare. The discovery occurs during a period of significant gold price fluctuations, following a record high earlier this year.
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ABC News · Greg Spangler · Mount Stuart Station · New South Wales · Tibooburra
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The nugget was found at a depth of approximately 100 millimeters. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de · www.waz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The nugget weighs 1,218 grams. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de · www.bild.de · www.waz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The estimated value of the nugget is between 150,000 and 160,000 Australian dollars. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de · www.bild.de · www.waz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] A gold prospector found a nugget at Mount Stuart Station near Tibooburra, New South Wales. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de · www.bild.de · www.waz.de
- [● 4 SOURCES] The nugget contains approximately 940 grams of pure gold. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de · www.bild.de · www.waz.de
- [● 3 SOURCES] The finder hopes to sell the piece to a collector for up to 200,000 dollars. www.harzkurier.de · www.wr.de · www.waz.de