The
gold nuggets pictured below, are real gold nuggets cleaned
of the earth from which they were discovered in.
The gold nuggets
are rare finds brought back by Mr. Casanova during his
Australian Gold Expeditions Adventures. Over the last
couple years, adventures to Australia have included
collecting historic research data, covering the gold rush
eras of the past and present in Australia; mainly focusing
on Central Victoria Goldfields. In Feb 2002, Mr. Casanova
ventured into the actual gold fields of the 1850s for the
first time. The purpose was to gather data and evaluate
conditions of the area and the fields. Mr. Casanova
sampled ground conditions for electronic gold nugget
prospecting and gold pan prospecting. Equipment notes were
taken as well as field testing of a brand new gold
prospecting detector made in America. Evaluations
conducted on sites will be used to base further plans for
future exploration and adventures into the riches gold
nugget fields of the world.
Professional
video and photographing were also a major part of the
expedition as well as researching resources in Victoria.
Resources for these adventures should include: locally
produced road maps, topographical maps, mining maps, geo
related maps, good food stores, petrol station locations
along the route, 4x4 hire shop, general town information,
regular business hours in different towns, etc.. Seek out
government info on mining rights and prospecting, acquire
any permits, etc.. While in Melbourne, shops that
supported adventures were found as well as hardware
stores, electronics stores etc..
During the 2002
expeditions, gold nuggets were purchased from two gold
exchange operators in the central Victoria Gold Field
region. These exchange operators buy the raw nuggets as
they are brought in for sale by the local electronic
prospectors working the central Victoria goldfields.
The cost for the
nuggets are based on weight when purchased as is from the
earth. They are then cleaned and graded as to quality,
content, weight and any unique shape qualities that
increases the nugget's value greatly.
Some of the
nuggets are open to purchase offers. Others are not
and are part of the private Casanova collection.
