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StaycLozMayc

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New hobby for us
« on: July 15, 2023, 12:10:31 AM »
Hi

We are a family of 3 , we are seeking to move and purchase some small type of lease and claim. This is for our son he wants to give it a go and at this stage we can. He’s 14 and has a very hard work ethic. Can someone point me in the direction of what courses he can do for training? Many thanks
SLM-Adams family

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Re: New hobby for us
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2023, 03:38:01 PM »
Hi,
Underground opal mining is dangerous if you don't know what your doing. You could try looking at some YouTube vids on the subject.

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Re: New hobby for us
« Reply #2 on: July 16, 2023, 08:37:26 AM »
info on what you have to go through for opal claims and working on them in NSW https://www.resourcesregulator.nsw.gov.au/rehabilitation/opal-mining

info on fossicking in NSW https://fpos.fcnsw.com.au/A-Guide-to-Fossicking-in-New-South-Wales.PDF

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