Queensland's Gemfields region is one of the largest sapphire-bearing areas in the world. Locals say prices have risen tenfold, but what's behind the growing appreciation of the Australian stone?
Central Queensland gemfields. Five fossicking areas and six designated fossicking lands in the Central Queensland gemfields have been set aside for recreational and tourist …
The Sapphire Gemfields in Central Queensland won't be left out. The Queensland Sapphire Miners Association (QSMA) is a representative body composed of four hundred and fifty (450) families translated into …
The mining claim freeze took effect from November 25 and is flagged in the draft Queensland Resources Industry Development Plan, which was released last week for three months' consultation.
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Small miners working claims on Queensland's opal and sapphire fields have been ambushed by the Palaszczuk Government's latest move to prohibit the granting of new mining claims under a 12 month moratorium.
His lifestyle is the reality for hundreds of people who live on 30-by-30-metre, rent-free mining claims spread over 900 square kilometres in Queensland's Central Highlands. Mr Fancourt and his ...
Another quirky attraction unique to The Gemfields is the Thong Tree. Yep, it's a tree covered in pluggers – you can't get more Aussie than that. You won't find this on very many maps as it's hidden in the depths of the Rubyvale Mining Claims, which are also worth taking a look at.
The Sapphire Gemfields Wetland Reserve. This consists of 3.6 km of gravel walking trails, with accompanying educational and directional signage, and two viewing areas. Geo-Caching Discover 19 hidden gems on the Sapphire Gemfields geo-cache trail. Grab your GPS and a treasure map from the Central Highlands Visitor Information Centre, and hit …
Hollywood depicts it as miners brandishing rifles and bulldozers clashing amid exploding outhouses, but locals say that version has taken poetic licence. Here's what really happened during the ...
Learn to fossick for sapphires, walk amongst emus and brolgas, see precious gems, wonder how the shanties remain standing, visit a sapphire mine, and smile at all that is exotic in The Gemfields.
Small miners working claims on Queensland's opal and sapphire fields have been ambushed by the Palaszczuk Government's latest move to prohibit the granting of new …
Strike it rich with these unique outback QLD properties. A unique stone miner's cottage has been listed for sale in outback Queensland – complete with its own sapphire mining claim. Located at Rubyvale in the Central Highlands region, the one-bedroom cottage was originally built in the 1950s, and has since been fully renovated.
Word spread from Australia to New Zealand and as soon as Peter Brown heard about the free, easy lifestyle in the Sapphire Gemfields in Central Queensland, where anyone could stake a claim to land and start digging for sapphires, he was hooked. So he hopped on a plane to Sydney, bought an old VW beetle and drove some 1,400 …
A small group of sapphire miners celebrate as the Queensland government abandons a proposal to stop the renewal of small-scale mining tenures beyond 15 years.
The Queensland Government is proposing legislative changes to mining claims that will result in the end of hand mining for sapphires on the Central Queensland Sapphire Gemfields and therefore the demise of the Gemfields community. We are calling on the Queensland Government Department of Resources to: a.
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A mining claim is granted for small scale mining operations. It entitles the holder to extract specified minerals (other than coal) by hand-mining or, for prescribed mining claims, …
Gregory MP Lachlan Millar questions Minister Scott Stewart's refusal to visit central Queensland gemfields or Winton's opal fields in light of proposed small claims mining reforms.
The Willows Gemfields is a popular fossicking spot, as very little machinery and no corporate mining has been permitted in the past. 'The Willows' is known for having unusually coloured sapphires. Some of the world's most famous sapphires have been found on the Willows Gemfields, including a 332 carat rough yellow, aptly named the 'Golden …
Miners Heritage Walk-In Mine, agri, mining and industry attraction in The Gemfields, Central Highlands. Miners Heritage is Australia's largest underground walk-in sapphire mine tour. Visit the Central Queensland Sapphire Fields and take an informative 40 minute guided mine tour, which is suitable for all ages.After the tour, browse their underground …
FULL GUIDE to Sapphire fossicking in Rubyvale, The Gemfields, Central QLD. Where to go, what to look for and all the tips.
This is big sky country and Emerald and Sapphire Gemfields are a central gateway to some of Queensland's most spectacular National Parks including; Carnarvon Gorge, Blackdown Tablelands and Minerva …
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The Queensland Government supports the small-scale mining sector and the benefits it brings to many regions. However, a more effective system for regulating and …
A unique opportunity to purchase at a significantly reduced price, two well equipped surface mining leases at Reward (Rubyvale) Qld. Walk-in, walk-out price. A reluctant sale as …
The pioneering spirit is alive and well in the Sapphire Gemfields around Emerald. Treasure seekers have been coming here since the 1870s, searching for precious stones among the arid earth of Central Queensland's Capricorn region, around four hours drive west of Rockhampton. Today, it's a magnet for adventure seekers who want to experience the …
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Rubyvale is an oasis in the moonscape scenery, with its unique local architecture of billy boulders and ironbark logs. It's a bustling hub of the Sapphire Gemfields, with gem cutters, jewellers, fossicking parks and mine tours; and a pub, cafés, general store, service station and accommodation providers. Things to Experience.
