Gold in the Pyrenees - Open Pit Gold Mine and Wash Plant in Operation

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  • Опубліковано 29 січ 2025

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  • @tonyarmstrong7933
    @tonyarmstrong7933 Рік тому +7

    Michelle, you deserve a standing ovation for the tireless effort you put into creating captivating shows about Gold! Your UA-cam videos are an absolute thrill ride, filled with valuable knowledge that leaves us hungry for more. Thank you for the exceptional content you bring to the table. Keep up the astonishing work, and continue to amaze us with your passion and expertise!
    Tony A

  • @adzoutnabout888
    @adzoutnabout888 Рік тому +5

    A lot of people do not realise the toll “ washing rocks “ takes on machinery. Its a constant battle to keep the plant maintained no doubt.
    Great upload ✅👌

  • @shanedoyle3444
    @shanedoyle3444 Рік тому +4

    I would like to thankyou for showing this mining operation as I have driven past it many times , the huge tailings piles blocked my view and now I can see what is happening thanks to you ! BIG CHEERS.

  • @dmystify1381
    @dmystify1381 Рік тому +5

    Lovin your content,really kind of the owners to let us all have a peak.Fascinating.💯

    • @goldfieldsguide
      @goldfieldsguide  Рік тому +4

      Yes, I am very grateful that they allowed me to film 📸⚒

  • @jenkosgoldadventures
    @jenkosgoldadventures Рік тому +4

    Thanks to the mine owners… very interesting

  • @janewray-mccann2133
    @janewray-mccann2133 Рік тому +7

    Here's hoping there is another ten family generations of mining to come. Well done to them and you Michele.

  • @bushranger51
    @bushranger51 Рік тому +5

    I often wondered just how much gold was missed in the early rushes. This is a good indication that a lot was missed back then, and now there's also a tidy profit to be made from the waste that this type of mining produces.

  • @theGoldWolf
    @theGoldWolf Рік тому +3

    Great camera work, as usual, many thanks

  • @ArthurDentZaphodBeeb
    @ArthurDentZaphodBeeb Рік тому +2

    A very well thought-out operation kept in good nick

  • @tazyt3388
    @tazyt3388 Рік тому +2

    Great example of doing it well mate

  • @martywright1979
    @martywright1979 Рік тому +3

    The old timers 150 years ago would have a smile from ear to ear at the operation that’s there now

    • @RN4Veterans
      @RN4Veterans Рік тому

      That's after they picked their jaws' up off the ground in amazement!

  • @patrickaussieMilartry
    @patrickaussieMilartry Рік тому +1

    I live in Western Australia in a small Lithium Mining town called Bridgetown. All over the great south Gold can be found just about everywhere. I was born in Victoria wich developed my passion for gold with Victoria’s rich gold history. I prospect on my own.Its some of the best times in life. In the bush no civilisation. Time to reflect also study the land scape. It’s magical. Often I’ll go for up to a week at a time without seeing a soul. It’s beautiful and peaceful and the occasional luck of that excitement of finding a few ounces here and there.❤️🇦🇺

    • @goldfieldsguide
      @goldfieldsguide  Рік тому

      Awesome, getting out bush is good for the soul 🌿⚒👌 for sure

  • @andypandyAU.6669
    @andypandyAU.6669 Рік тому +3

    Great to see a family operation is still going even through the very restrictive legislation. I onlu wish you had described the workings of the mine in some detail. Still fantastic filming and content as usual ❤it 😊

  • @norsehall309
    @norsehall309 Рік тому +2

    G'day, if the miners for the 1800s could see the process of extracting Gold they would be fascinated, one thing about there process, they didn't crush the quartz rocks as it has been proven that not all the gold is released by river rolling action, thanks for the video, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.

  • @michaeloneill5961
    @michaeloneill5961 Рік тому +4

    Happy New Year Michelle awesome footage brilliant camera work and drone work perfect timing and editing brilliant well done😊❤❤❤

    • @goldfieldsguide
      @goldfieldsguide  Рік тому +2

      Thanks Michael, happy new year to you as well 🙂

    • @michaeloneill5961
      @michaeloneill5961 Рік тому

      ​I have one of those exact mining picks from Prince of Wales from when it caved in I'd love to give it to you when you come up here ​@@goldfieldsguide

    • @michaeloneill5961
      @michaeloneill5961 Рік тому

      Can't wait to show you the puddlers at Prince of Wales they are in excellent condition

  • @petertgold
    @petertgold Рік тому +2

    Great video, very interesting and well done.

  • @paulpurcell5658
    @paulpurcell5658 Рік тому +1

    So good once again, there's a lot to be said for social media, your camera work is second to none. Just ❤your content Paul.

  • @brendangrray8017
    @brendangrray8017 Рік тому

    Fantastic as always, your voice & commentary is golden, thank you 👍👍

  • @mickybees8239
    @mickybees8239 Рік тому +3

    Great video id like to see more videos on the Pyrenees erea😊

    • @goldfieldsguide
      @goldfieldsguide  Рік тому +3

      Yea I’ll have to do more in the Pyrenees, it’s a beautiful area with lots of interesting history 🙂⚒🌿 thanks!

  • @rocdoc6969
    @rocdoc6969 Рік тому +9

    It's unfortunate that the government and agencies of Victoria do NOT support these family run mines. Constant taxes and bureaucratic green tape constantly force these generational miners to finally give up..
    Great footage.
    🤩

    • @goldfieldsguide
      @goldfieldsguide  Рік тому +2

      Thanks 🙂📸⚒ And yes you’re absolutely right

    • @craigparry5648
      @craigparry5648 Рік тому +3

      Just the bond on small scaled mines is the new killer now, we handed back a shaft lease as they wouldn't let in be renewed and a alluvial lease that we had the go ahead ten years ago from the greens but not the department, finally got the approval from department but now the greens change there minds as the trees are 10 years bigger now.
      First the timber industry, now the mining. What's nexted.

  • @120downunder
    @120downunder Рік тому +1

    Just awesome, as usual, love your work
    Cookie 👍

  • @davidfisher4546
    @davidfisher4546 Рік тому +3

    Another great video! Thanks for sharing.

  • @stevewelchcinematographer4552
    @stevewelchcinematographer4552 Рік тому +2

    More great work

  • @bono1961
    @bono1961 Рік тому +1

    One of your best 👌 Well done 👍

  • @Sinbad_Bay
    @Sinbad_Bay Рік тому +1

    Superb insight. 👍

  • @davideldridge8886
    @davideldridge8886 Рік тому +2

    You should meet Stan Bone.. he was one of the last hard rock minners in Christmas hills close to Melbourne... get in before it's to late tell his story please

  • @petereaton6740
    @petereaton6740 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Michelle, I watch a lot of UA-cam gold mining channels most northern Americas, USA and Canada and they seem to call mines like this open cut placer mines, is this the same? They also have Hardrock quartz vain, and underground placer mines chasing the valley's in the old conglomerate. Not being from a mining background I rely on UA-cam for information I'm interested in, however as everyone knows you can't trust the information on the internet lol

  • @SteveMack
    @SteveMack Рік тому +2

    👍

  • @billygeorgiou3515
    @billygeorgiou3515 Рік тому +1

    Ok this machine picks up fine gold but what happens to all the ounce nuggets 😂