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New gold rush as Queenslanders head to the outback in search of buried treasure A surging number of Queensland locals are packing up and heading to the outback in the search for buried treasures. Lifelong fossicker Robert Kelly is part of a growing contingent of Queenslanders discovering gold, sapphires, emeralds, opals and even some fossil specimens. "All the time you're learning, there's always something new that comes along," Mr Kelly said. More than 18,000 fossicking licences have been handed out in the last two years, starting from $12.40 for a family — and with an ounce of gold goi...

Minister for Resources The Honourable Scott Stewart There’s been an upsurge in the number of people fossicking for gold, sapphires, emeralds and opals in Queensland’s hotspots for precious metals and gems. More than 18,000 fossickers’ licences have been issued in just the last two financial years. With gold worth nearly $2,500Aus, fossicking can be very rewarding. Resources Minister Scott Stewart said fossicking is a popular outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy – right here in Queensland’s backyard. “Whether you’re hunting for gold in Charters Towers and Clermont, searchi...