Rediscovering a long lost gold mine and extracting the ore to find gold!!!

I've been searching for an old gold mine since the age of 17 in search of a series of shafts and three adits that have been hiding away in the hills since 1881. I've searched on and off for years for this location without any success.
It wasn't until recently that a relative of mine my legendary cousin John Eccles came across the adits himself after a friend of his shared the precise location.
The site consists of three adits two of which are still in good order but the third completely collapsed. The original miners of the location were drawn to the area by the alluvial gold discovered in a nearby creek. They later followed the gold to the surrounding hills finding a location at the base of the hill that had nuggety specimens of gold laying on the surface gravel. Soon after shafts and adits were driven into the hill to determine the source of the gold. The source of the gold was located and the area was worked for several years.
After finding that the adits do still exist I was more than eager to grab my tools and metal detector and head in for a look myself with goal to find gold. I'll be using traditional methods crushing, panning aswell as more modern techniques including my gold monster 1000 metal detector to try and locate gold for myself.
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[@TisButAScratch666]

Love your old man's camera work 😂 ❤ We've all done it.

[@officialtassieboysprospecting]

Classic

[@richardwoody9928]

NO GOLD? NO WORRIES MATE that's why it's called prospecting and not finding. You gave it a go and had an adventure and it's still better than sitting on the sofa. Looking forwards to your next video.

[@GalderIncarnate]

So true!

[@gabivalla6279]

Cool adventure, Levi. The ground workings may be on the same angles as the adits followed, until the gold became unprofitable, deeper into the hole, in both senses! It'd be interesting to see if the Tasmanian mines department has examples in an ore library, or a museum, to get a proper visual for the materials being productively worked, which you're more likely to encounter with those surface channels, an example of ore being accidentally cast aside, or a line of quartz or other relevant material or materials they'd missed, because they didn't have a GM 1000, or better, a GPX 6000, you'd like bigger examples of ore like the old-timers found, as visible specimens on the surface, those that resulted in the workings you'd shown. Were you to look for the worker's encampments, pubs, if there were 2000 people over a number of years, maybe a few sites of interest, there'd be a good scattering of relics that few would have tried detecting so far. You'd try like Rob did recently, draw a map and mark out the concentrations of finds, and by what use, household, pub, workings, what works for you, including the track in and out! On mining histories, any angles on the osmiridium workings, tin, the story of the Chinese in Tasmania, the excellent lady artists that drew and painted the amazing plants, animals, insects and landscapes, often in just the one image!You have to look up Louisa Ann Meredith, I think that's at the Allport Library of UTas, they ought be happy to share with you and your channel, and you might have an ore samples library there as well! Happy swinging, hope you don't mind the observation you look both happy and well, so cheers from Gabi of Narre Warren, Victoria.

[@SharonParker-ln7tw]

Gold or no gold, still fantastic to see your adventures.. keep up the screach..

[@leonkahler7223]

One other comment, but this to your dad: As a mother who lost a 20 yr old son in 2009, US Army, Afghanistan, my condolences to you. We may find peace but will, till our last breath, yearn for just one more moment with your child. Tassie Dad, my love and support to you. You're a TRENDOUS father. Never doubt that. Kerry from Fort Worth, Texas.

[@tassiegirl50]

❤

[@vancemccutchen1434]

Im from this area. Work at the old bomber factory in Ft. Worth.

[@leonkahler7223]

@@vancemccutchen1434 Oh, wow. I used to service the fire extinguishers at a plant in Kennedale. Nice hearing from a fellow Fort Worther. Born and raised here!

[@tassiegirl50]

Great day in bush Levi, love your cover pic & sharing your adventure… saves us wandering round in that beautiful but chilly bush! 😊 Thanks Jonny E for sharing your knowledge 🤎💚🤎 Great video…

[@bodie7020]

I love your willingness to show both sides of prospecting and not just your greatest successes.

[@jennihudson9484]

Levi you drove out in a car, had a rough idea where you needed to go to find the mine in a short period of time. It would I’d taken them months maybe years to do what you have seen today. I’m glad their hard work paid off for them in the gold they found. At least the government back then let them keep/spend what gold they found. For those men this was their livelihood for you it’s a hobby. We now live in a time with ready made equipment that those men would have given their eye tooth for. They were real pioneers and they did it the hard way with only the knowledge they had. No gps, metal detectors, equipment ready made and sold at a reasonable price, a tent that you could set up in a flash, pre-made meals to heat up in a gas burner and a sleeping bag. So I’m glad their hard work paid off for them, l know you work hard for your gold but l know it would have been a damn lot harder back then for them. I appreciate all that you do on this channel and more and hope you continue taking us out with you on your adventures.

[@Tom-ce8ib]

To me, it isn't about just finding the gold. It's about getting out there and exploring and finding ole timers workings. Finding and admiring and trying to figure out their methods and ways are just as exiting as finding gold. The gold is just that little extra reward for taking an interest and doing something physical and ambitious. In the end, one feels a sense of achievement and success. Well done, mate!

[@patrickaussieMilartry]

ITS ALL ABOUT THE GOLD. ONLY WHEN ONE FINDS NOTHING WE CAN TAKE PLAN B AND ENJOY THE EXPERIENCE 😂😂👍👍

[@Madlintelf]

I said it before, I said it again, I'm here for the adventure. Not the gold, don't get me wrong it's nice, but following you along is so much fun! Thanks Levi!

[@Goldsniper33]

Awesome Adventure Levi!!! Really enjoyed this video, the history, scenery, fortitude, and following in the Old Timer's Footsteps was incredible! Thanks for sharing... Tony@TNT MP....

[@officialtassieboysprospecting]

Thanks mate appreciate it

[@randywoodworth4022]

Finally, you get a realistic gold mining experience! Granted, your sniping videos are more exciting, but an occasional dose of real life helps keep your feet on the ground, you know, where they belong. Big Thumbs Up

[@frenchys_prospecting]

I have nothing to add but this was a great video either way. You certainly know how to put an interesting video together

[@tassiegirl50]

Good job filming Dad 😂& your dolly pot skills/supplies 👍🏻 love it ❤

[@jimmylarge1148]

We had a lil thumb in the pic which made for better tv. 😂 personal touches.

[@leonkahler7223]

So very grateful to watch you post videos again. You're my original Tassie ❤ from Texas

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

Nice little walk in the bush Levi great video mate as normal was good to see no internal collapsing or rubble so seems pretty safe then again I' am no expert it would still give me pause lol. Stay safe mate 😉😁😆

[@mattmagee546]

I have no knowledge of anything beyond what I have seen from you or other KZbin prospectors, but i for sure love what you are doing. You are entertaining and personable, that goes a long way

[@kengilmore4384]

As always, so cool just to see what's out there. Thanks Levi.

[@Suemack24]

Gorgeous creek even if freezing cold and makes you appreciate what the old timers of gold mining went through. Fascinating! Loved the mossy walled tunnels.

[@rnrjukespot]

Like your approach Levi. The old hard rock prospectors were a tenacious bunch. They wasted a lot of labour.

[@PowRKord]

I think it's cool you're checking these sites out from a curiosity & historical standpoint, but as mentioned previously you are already working working the best spots for values return: the in-water areas the old timers couldn't get at unless diverting water flow. You're doing a great job sniping, Levi. ^5!

[@TheCoffeeBushKid]

“ In my mind it was going to be so much easier than this” 🤣🤣🤣 You don’t know how many times that goes through my mind when I go out detecting and I’m riding a winner all the way to when I’m not🤣🤣. Good video Levi. Honest and real. Better luck next time mate 😁👍

[@daveyjones9506]

Why do Dads always have a ton of "garbage" that always is gold at the most perfect time!?! Lol so funny

[@jamiestokes8063]

Great job,you don’t know till you have a look,I enjoy the history thanks mate

[@blakerosslowe27]

Always an adventure watching Levi's trips, great content, greetings from South Africa.

[@sherrymitchell1064]

I could see in your eyes that you were just happy to be exploring the mine. Awesome video!!

[@LouisaLee63]

Enjoyed the video! No worries about not finding gold. You are still sharing an interesting adventure with us!!

[@justinallen5231]

nice to see that even you don't get onto the gold some days :)

[@bbunch44]

Always love to tag along on your adventures. Thanks for sharing.

[@kentdarby675]

Levi you have only started out on a new adventure branching from what you know. Takes time and effort to be successful. Learning things like your gloves setting off the detector. Knowledge is gained in many ways. But you being out there and trying a different avenue keeps things interesting, not only for yourself but the people that follow your efforts. Is there always going to be an reward... NO!!! That's ok. Love your videos! Keep on keeping on.

[@Paul-se7je]

Hey Levi, no gold all mate, we all appreciate the work you put into your videos, I hang out to see your videos drop and the sniping encouraged me to give it a go here in ballarat and surrounds, I guess it takes a while to edit vids and get it right but more vids would be much appreciated, Paul in ballarat, cold as f#&k here mate, cheers,

[@GR19611]

Fails only make us Appreciate the wins more. The video was interesting , thanks.

[@-oz8ny]

hi Levi, you have the advantage over the old timers with the metal detector , keep it up mate, enjoy ur vids

[@dosburn8]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. I enjoyed the vid, Eli.

[@shanemiller667]

I really enjoyed the history behind this episode-any more info about oldtimers would be great-thanks Eli-keep up the great work

[@kimetherington2252]

I did enjoy this video! Just confirmed to me how hard the miners worked digging for gold! Keep on sniping, and I'll catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊

[@korsi500]

Pretty awesome you bringing new material whenever you can too. It is always interesting the history. Love when you find the gold though. 😊

[@richardbrady2818]

Thanks for the ride, it always peaks the interest even when there is just a hope

[@BruceschultzAU]

They never dug like that for 4g/t mate. Another great Video Lexi. Great to see you mixing it up a bit. Cheers

[@rodneymiddleton1044]

His name is Levi.

[@NathanRiojas-m1e]

Love your videos bro keep up the fantastic work. Your videos are always good and fun to watch. im a prospector in washington and your videos make me want to get out and find more gold thanks and God bless you and your family 👍

[@1hollig1]

It’s always a great day when you have uploaded!

[@aamirarman2624]

Watching you is fun and watching you finding gold is happiness ❤ God bless you Bro 🙏

[@harlow2877]

It goes to show the work the old timers went through to find gold back in the days … imagine shining a spotlight through the hills back in them days it would light up Like a modern day Christmas tree …light reflecting off the old boys / girls and kids eyes who’s been digging non stop for 12 plus hrs … or more likely reflecting off there sweat … what a beautiful place and so much history… Tassie is just one big ghost of history..in I think we are still only Searching there shadows ..

[@jasonyork4418]

Can't always get lucky! I should know. I haven't even found anything yet! Been out more than 10 times. So I understand that frustration! Just keep trucking along. Great video!

[@ericbruns888]

Something different looking for shinny. Great job. Thanks

[@xkayekingx]

Love your videos, gold or no gold its always a brilliant adventure with you. Thank you

[@spiritwalker4816]

4 05 am friday.......good morn Levi .hope all is well with you n ur fam

[@paulusintas8627]

Really enjoyed this mate... even with no gold discovered. It's been pretty brutal weather down here in Tassie lately, so big kudos for venturing out!

[@officialtassieboysprospecting]

Sure has plenty of rain about

[@brendangray1985]

I enjoyed it, thanks. Would prefer a real raw video like this one there the best.

[@JohnWilson-cs7iq]

A gold bug 2 with the little 6x4 sniping coil is a better bet than the ML 1000. It runs at a higher frequency than the 1000 which is what you want for that kind of detecting of old mine walls. Better yet again is the Falcon MD 20. Do a google search for more info on it. The GM 1000 will also nut off on your bare hand, same too with the GB2. On the mullock piles a PI might be a better choice. If the old timers got good gold species on the surface then a PI is the one for that. Give you better depth too. Always fun though doing what you are doing. Best of luck out there. John from NZ.

[@jp27whodey31]

I really enjoyed this adventure. Learning along the way. Thanks for sharing

[@MurrayRiver1]

When I was a youngen, I did work experience with some environmental scientists where we went down old gold mines looking for bats. Some mines full of water had vertical shafts underneath the water. Bats lined the surface above our heads. The bats were scared and would fly against us and drop into the water around us and we’d scoop them up and try and place them back on the roof above. Was an incredible experience. We had to scare them all out of the mine to be counted by someone outside. It was a bat survey.

[@jonathanhodgkin6546]

That was really interesting,the time and shear strength of will to do that so perfectly is amazing,thanks for taking us on the journey,cheers the old lenahvalley boys 🎉

[@roberthokemusic]

your vids are always great. gold or no gold. love the adventures. Cheers from AZ.

[@prospector667]

Love finding old mines , those are heaps cooler than the ones I find

[@martinhill9524]

Not even Tap and Hamer , just hacking at the hill , Crazy old barsteds ! True gold fever

[@phillipmidgley2008]

Those old timers were good, they didn't leave any behind. You gave a great effort and came up with a great video Levi. Well done.

[@sharonmalone8312]

The adventure is the greatest part of your ideas,sure it’s nice to see gold,but it’s the start of the hunt,I’m sure the old timers didn’t find these spots in a few hours.

[@broonysaint]

Sorry that it wasn't prosperous for you, but it was good to see the workmanship of the mines . So in other words, thanks for making this video for us.

[@kevinpitt3014]

Great video dude, its real, as we don't always find the gold. Full credit to the old timers they did a great job & pulled the pin when they knew the gold was thin.

[@reginaldprestidge7244]

We enjoyed watching your adventure. It looks like they went in looking for a ritch reef, probably followed some pay but because theres no side workings of any note it looks like it was an exploration addit. I've been in a few where they failed to intersect good quarts so the stopped but when they did theres workings every where. Keep your eye out for puddles sometimes they dug straight down dad used to probe with a stick. Best of luck

[@nathanielwilson1404]

Great video even if you didn’t get any shiny. Shows how most of prospecting actually goes!

[@johnhelms]

Can't win them all,still fun to explore and see what they did in the past.

[@DonnaRose-ox8mr]

Awesome video gold or not it's an amazing adventure to that you share with the community ❤️💯

[@billdgen116]

Thank you for the amazing video my friend hope all it well. Be safe 🙏

[@TisButAScratch666]

As ever, a great and interesting video. I'm not at all jealous of your adventures!

[@nickygrobler2979]

Some you win, some you loose...... Still a great video. Regards from Maputo Mozambique Africa

[@irenestahl1598]

Nice! You saved it. I can’t wait for next time!❤️

[@born2unbox611]

No worries Levi I enjoy all your content mate 🍻

[@lubyard6057]

A lovely day out in the bush . Nò matter where we go in Tasmania there is always old timers signs. All my great Uncles were prospecting during their lives but never found a great deal. It's the fun in the chase.

[@almackanz425]

Another great video very interesting no one does it as good as you cheers

[@sakkayaditthi4542]

If you don't try, you will not know. Keep trying different methods for different locations. I'm sure experiences are definitely irreplaceable. ❤️from Penang. 👍👍👍

[@doric_historic]

Thanks for another adventure...

[@GoldChasers]

That’s why I’m a placer miner 😊 nice adventure mate!

[@terry8728]

Sorry you had no luck Levi, but it was still a fascinating video. I don't think I'd make a good miner, tiny enclosed spaces and all that rock squeezing me in, no thanks! I'd rather be a frozen sniper, lol! Looking forward to your next adventure! 🙂👍

[@terry8728]

Ooh, love a Tassie Boys adventure!

[@user-pz7zq4id9h]

You did it right good lesson for all every one testing for gold goes through this, try all other walk in mines in area, often oldies gave up and moved on if they thought richer pickings elsewhere, good to see genuine dud trials regards to you JK.

[@smokeyandspikeproductions]

Excellent work, that's hard rock sampling for sure! When you think the ore looks great and after hours of crushing and panning. Nothing collects, not even the littlest amount of concentrates. That's pretty much normal until you find the enrichment zones. It could have been inches within the wall or maybe a few feet. Great effort, I've been there and it can be very frustrating. 😁👍⚒️⛏️💯%🔥

[@laytonhallmen6850]

Great stuff keep hunting, I've been starting to study hard mining here in southern Oregon there's still gold to be found out there.

[@EgyptienEgyptien]

Hello from France. Next time you find you are a winners. Good vidéo.

[@lachlanparkinson7808]

Loved it mate, very interesting to see this side of prospecting 👌

[@lyndonwinter5000]

Loved this video history is just as exciting as prospecting from NZ

[@kelterskelter1969]

Keep with the happy hunting. Reality is, gold's value lies in it being hard to find & hard rock gold can be soo fine it's a b@5tard to locate if it's not pounded down to to a powder finer than the free mill size. One thing I've often thought about to pinpoint mines that are not worked out: remote sites that were staked a year or two before WW1 or WW2 & not returned to. Values are still there, just not paying enough at the time to warrant the expense of restarting. Would be an interesting series looking at yield for mines abandoned 1880's v abandoned 1914/5 & abandoned 1939/40 (if you can find them). Love your content. Look forward to the next one.

[@699hazard]

They're some cool old mines! Would have been bloody hard work digging those

[@JosesGaraje]

4 gm/ton...no wonder no color is showing.... better luck detecting gravel piles but don't listen to me as I've never mined before or own a detector, just a pan. Love your videos. Cheers.

[@jessevennard2640]

Great watch as always.

[@richardmccann4815]

I should think you would bring plastic bags for sampling. That way you could separate the materials.

[@poorfellamycountry]

Great adventure! 😊😊

[@lainealexander5927]

Need a little cordless sds drill to loosen the crush fast Class episode 🤘

[@shineyrocks390]

Levi you probably know that fine gold can float. Use jet dry soap for ultra fine hard rock gold or any soap that will break water tension and break down oils in the water. Especially in an area that you know was known to produce flour gold. Good try and you found out what you wanted to know. Thank you for showing the getting skunked days of prospecting. I appreciate it because it is a reality that most people do not realize.

[@user-gs6rx8pm6b]

Video was still awesome and informative 👍

[@richardmccann4815]

Im glad you used thinner wall pipe, that will save you a pound carrying!

[@dreddles]

keep up the grate work and got to say it has not been a cold winter so fare well for us in hobart

[@ryanhenro7649]

Always a pleasure 😁👍👍

[@NuggetNinjaAdventures]

Such a cool spot to explore, crazy how much hard labour required to dig out what the old timers did though 🤯

[@tassiegirl50]

Awesome!! 💚🤎💚

[@gillyrcgilmore3742]

Good show mate!

[@scottdilley356]

Remember that you are just prospecting lol I still love your videos

[@patriciamuskevitsch8359]

Another awsome adventure!

[@brodrick3164]

Levi at 4 grams to the ton you were trying to reveal any gold way too fast. You probably moved the few microscopic pieces before you could actually see them. Pan down to the last few teaspoons of material then slow way down and use a loop. If that adit had gold a century ago and you are determined to have a sample you will most likely have to settle for a few microscopic specs. Short of lots and lots of work or some extreme luck with the detector. I would try until I had enough to see in a small vial. But that is easy to say from the other side of the planet. You do have something much more valuable than any gold you may have found. A video record of your trip into the mine that you have shared with anyone that wants to see it. Thank you.