Anyone want to go mining in Australia?

[Robert A Whit]

Take a look at some of these nuggets.

Seems like Victoria is the place to go. Feel free to look at more than one video. As large as the nugget is in video one, after you see this one, in a separate video, some other guy located a nugget worth over 1.5 million dollars. As an aside, when I was in DC and visited the museum of natural history, there are nuggests inside that building that are simply enormous. Check them out sometime.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/01/17/gold-nugget-australia-ballarat-found_n_2496663.html?utm_hp_ref=business&amp

[jafar00]

Mining is the backbone of the Australian economy. It's also pretty much controlled by a mafia so if you value your kneecaps, don't. :D


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlDGFrP4NgI

[aboutime]

So, jafar. You are telling us that YOU HAVE NO FEAR of such things happening to you. At least, not since you would never settle for kneecaps, and prefer Beheadings to get your False Prophesy across?

[jimnyc]

Mining is the backbone of the Australian economy. It's also pretty much controlled by a mafia so if you value your kneecaps, don't. :D



Which mafia? Hell, I didn't even know Australia was known for mining, let alone was the major source for the economy. I thought it was kangaroos and a jungle on one side, and awesome beaches and women on the other. Someday I'll get there, my final destination, but I have no need for mining anyway!

[Robert A Whit]

Which mafia? Hell, I didn't even know Australia was known for mining, let alone was the major source for the economy. I thought it was kangaroos and a jungle on one side, and awesome beaches and women on the other. Someday I'll get there, my final destination, but I have no need for mining anyway!

Australia is well known for mining. One day a guy I used to know from Australia set down on my desk a briefcase. I opened it and inside it was FULL of various opals.

He claimed it was worth at the time about a quarter million dollars. I took one to be appraised by an expert and that one opal he told me was worth $25,000 and based on that, I feel the value in the briefcase was even much more.

I was not aware of the gold mininng though. But if you look at the video, the ground must not be excavated by digging it up by machines and once you get the nugget, you must restore the ground back to the same state it was in.

[Robert A Whit]

I used to really enjoy him coming to California. Dang it, have to think of his name since I have not seen him since about 1990.

I do remember him and his story though.

He lived around Perth but had been all over Australia. He came to the USA each year to sell things he mined. I recall some very pretty balls I believe were what we call Fools Gold that were imbedded into some base material. It may have been a form of basalt.They were about the size of softballs. But he shipped all kinds of stuff here on a ship. He showed up where i was then living since he knew the guy that owned the house and hung around waiting on the ship to show up. Once it arrived, he gets a truck and loads it up with barrels of stuff. I can't describe all of the stuff. But at the Gem and Mineral Shows he presented at, his stuff sold very well. Americans loved his stuff. I recall he used to take off to AZ to some huge show there and sell lots of stuff. He told me that in the north west area of Australia is where he got most of that stuff. The Opals I believe came from the South East of Australia and are known as the worlds premier opal. I recall some Fire Opals too. I don't know much about this topic other than to say I used to have some friends that were experts.

[Robert A Whit]

This is what I was talking about. This guys pyrite balls were golden and enormous and stuck in a base of shale.

This photo does not do his stuff justice.

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[Marcus Aurelius]

Mining is the backbone of the Australian economy. It's also pretty much controlled by a mafia so if you value your kneecaps, don't. :D


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_in_Australia


Mining contributes about 5.6% of Australia's Gross Domestic Product (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gross_Domestic_Product). This is up from only 2.6% in 1950, but down from over 10% at the time of federation in 1900.


Despite its export importance, the mining sector employs only a small proportion of the workforce – roughly 129,000 Australians, representing only about 2.2% of the total labour force.

not much of a backbone.

[aboutime]

jafar must have been talkin about the American Mafia....4338

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

Always wanted to visit and to explore Australia. Always been fascinated with it.
Now I would never go thee because they confiscated and destroyed all the guns there.
Such idiocy points to a stupid and loathsome people. People that gave up on freedom and decided to let Nanny and Daddy SPOON FEED THEM A LOAD OF HORSESHIT WITH RAT TURDS FOR DESSERT!
COULDN'T PAY ME NOW TO GO BE AMONG SUCH DISPIRITED, GULLIBLE AND DEFEATED ASSHATS!
I ONCE ADMIRED THEM FOR THEIR GREAT COURAGE(they once were blessed with tons of it) BUT NOW I FEEL NOTHING BUT CONTEMPT AND PITY.

They gave their guns to the cannibals and now they will soon be eaten, sad to say but Britain will be too...-Tyr

[jafar00]

Which mafia? Hell, I didn't even know Australia was known for mining, let alone was the major source for the economy. I thought it was kangaroos and a jungle on one side, and awesome beaches and women on the other. Someday I'll get there, my final destination, but I have no need for mining anyway!

Ok, maybe Mafia is a strong word, but the Mining Lobby have been known to have more influence on governments in the past than they should have. About as much influence as the Israeli Lobby has on the US govt.

Speaking of beaches, we are moving to a place closer to the beach (Manly Beach) on Monday woohoo! :)

[aboutime]

Ok, maybe Mafia is a strong word, but the Mining Lobby have been known to have more influence on governments in the past than they should have. About as much influence as the Israeli Lobby has on the US govt.

Speaking of beaches, we are moving to a place closer to the beach (Manly Beach) on Monday woohoo! :)


jafar. It's a small wonder you are able to live anywhere on Earth long enough to say something nice, or pleasant about the nation you happen to be in at any given time.

Thankfully, for the rest of us up here in the USA. You are far enough away to be a threat to OZ, and not us.

When you backed-down from using the word Mafia, and changed it to Mining Lobby. You exposed yourself for all to see, telling us you have a knack for hyperbole, and exaggeration which is common from those who habitually rely on falsehoods to impress yourself.

[Marcus Aurelius]

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Ok, maybe Mafia is a strong word, but the Mining Lobby have been known to have more influence on governments in the past than they should have. About as much influence as the Israeli Lobby has on the US govt.

Speaking of beaches, we are moving to a place closer to the beach (Manly Beach) on Monday woohoo! :)


jafar. It's a small wonder you are able to live anywhere on Earth long enough to say something nice, or pleasant about the nation you happen to be in at any given time.

Thankfully, for the rest of us up here in the USA. You are far enough away to be a threat to OZ, and not us.

When you backed-down from using the word Mafia, and changed it to Mining Lobby. You exposed yourself for all to see, telling us you have a knack for hyperbole, and exaggeration which is common from those who habitually rely on falsehoods to impress yourself.

I'm still waiting on Jahil to explain how employing 2% of the workforce constitutes being 'the backbone of the Australian economy.' Talk about exaggeration and hyperbole.

[aboutime]

I'm still waiting on Jahil to explain how employing 2% of the workforce constitutes being 'the backbone of the Australian economy.' Talk about exaggeration and hyperbole.


Marcus. jafar is trying to figure out new ways to use hyperbole, fabrications, and made up lies that are convincing enough to fool EVEN HIM.

[ConHog]

So, jafar. You are telling us that YOU HAVE NO FEAR of such things happening to you. At least, not since you would never settle for kneecaps, and prefer Beheadings to get your False Prophesy across?

What the hell ? Jafar beheads people?

[jafar00]

What the hell ? Jafar beheads people?

Apparently I'm supposed to do that kind of thing along with blowing myself up as part of a good day's work before heading home to beat my wife.

[ConHog]

Apparently I'm supposed to do that kind of thing along with blowing myself up as part of a good day's work before heading home to beat my wife.

well don't forget to kill the infidels.

[red states rule]

jafar. It's a small wonder you are able to live anywhere on Earth long enough to say something nice, or pleasant about the nation you happen to be in at any given time.

Thankfully, for the rest of us up here in the USA. You are far enough away to be a threat to OZ, and not us.

When you backed-down from using the word Mafia, and changed it to Mining Lobby. You exposed yourself for all to see, telling us you have a knack for hyperbole, and exaggeration which is common from those who habitually rely on falsehoods to impress yourself.

As if he had proven what an idiot he is in the past. Everyday he keeps digging the hole deeper and deeper

[fj1200]

What the hell ? Jafar beheads people?

that might be true considering that many lose their heads when Jafar deigns to discuss Islam.


Apparently I'm supposed to do that kind of thing along with blowing myself up as part of a good day's work before heading home to beat my wife.


well don't forget to kill the infidels.

:laugh: That exchange was just funny.

[Marcus Aurelius]

Apparently I'm supposed to do that kind of thing along with blowing myself up as part of a good day's work before heading home to beat my wife.

Still waiting for you to explain how 2% of the workforce is 'the backbone of Australian economy', Jahil.

[Tyr-Ziu Saxnot]

What the hell ? Jafar beheads people?

Not to my knowledge but he supports those that do.

[gabosaurus]

Which mafia? Hell, I didn't even know Australia was known for mining, let alone was the major source for the economy. I thought it was kangaroos and a jungle on one side, and awesome beaches and women on the other. Someday I'll get there, my final destination, but I have no need for mining anyway!

My friend Sharon is having a few laughs on your behalf about now. She lives in Melbourne and can drink anyone on this board under the table.
She can also tell you a few things about the corruption of the Australian political system. And how Americans are loons.
Sharon's dad has the coolest outback four-wheeler on the planet. Not to mention a lot of weapons dating back to World War II.
Good on ya, mate.

[jimnyc]

My friend Sharon is having a few laughs on your behalf about now. She lives in Melbourne and can drink anyone on this board under the table.
She can also tell you a few things about the corruption of the Australian political system. And how Americans are loons.
Sharon's dad has the coolest outback four-wheeler on the planet. Not to mention a lot of weapons dating back to World War II.
Good on ya, mate.

I mainly want the awesome beaches, but would love to spend a week or so seeing the wildlife. Of course I would need a guide, don't want some little Australian spider biting me!

[jafar00]

that might be true considering that many lose their heads when Jafar deigns to discuss Islam.





:laugh: That exchange was just funny.

You continued it too :)


Still waiting for you to explain how 2% of the workforce is 'the backbone of Australian economy', Jahil.

Sigh...


Mining in Australia is a significant primary industry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_industry) and contributor to the Australian economy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Australia).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_in_Australia


LABOR'S campaign for survival in a minority government, its attempts to become competitive at the next election and Julia Gillard's defence of her weakened leadership are combining to create uncertainty about the backbone of Australia's economy: the biggest mining boom since the gold rush.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/opinion/busting-our-boom/story-e6frgd0x-1226380938226


The Australian economyThe minerals resources industry is a key pillar of the Australian economy. The minerals resources industry accounts for more than 6 percent of Australia's economy and has invested more than $125 billion in Australia in the last 10 years.
The mining industry's contribution to the Australian economy is now $121 billion a year. In terms of export income, it generates $138 billion per annum, which represents over half (54 per cent) of total goods and services. Across the nation mining employs 187,400 people directly, and a further 599,680 in support industries. In wages and salaries that amounts to $18 billion; an additional $21 billion is contributed through company tax and royalty payments. Not least, the industry spends $35.2 billion on new capital investment, $5.7 billion on exploration, and $4.2 billion on research and development.5 (http://www.thisisourstory.com.au/our-contribution.aspx#ref)

http://www.thisisourstory.com.au/our-contribution.aspx

And so on...

And so forth...


Not to my knowledge but he supports those that do.

I do not!


I mainly want the awesome beaches, but would love to spend a week or so seeing the wildlife. Of course I would need a guide, don't want some little Australian spider biting me!

It would be a pleasure to show you around Sydney if you get here. As of tomorrow I'll be just a short walk to one of Australia's best beaches.

[jimnyc]

It would be a pleasure to show you around Sydney if you get here. As of tomorrow I'll be just a short walk to one of Australia's best beaches.

Do you guys have lots of spiders that will kill you if not tended to quickly, or have your skin fall of to the bone, like happens with a Brown Recluse?

[jafar00]

Do you guys have lots of spiders that will kill you if not tended to quickly, or have your skin fall of to the bone, like happens with a Brown Recluse?

Well, White Tailed Spiders are supposed to cause necrotic sores.
http://www.csiro.au/~/Media/CSIROau/Images/Insects/WhiteTailedSpider_Ento_set/Main.ashx

And famous in Eastern Australia is the deadly Funnel Web Spider
http://resources3.news.com.au/images/2009/11/05/1225794/850463-funnel-web-spider.jpg

We have many other hazardous species about too. Have you heard about our Drop Bears? :)

[Marcus Aurelius]

http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/debate_policy/misc/quote_icon.png Originally Posted by Marcus Aurelius http://www.debatepolicy.com/images/debate_policy/buttons/viewpost-right.png (http://www.debatepolicy.com/showthread.php?p=608078#post608078)

Still waiting for you to explain how 2% of the workforce is 'the backbone of Australian economy', Jahil.




Sigh...

Mining in Australia is a significant primary industry (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_industry) and contributor to the Australian economy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Australia).

Being a contributor to the economy doesn't make it the backbone, dumb ass.

From your link...

The Australian economy is dominated by its service sector (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Service_sector), comprising 68% of GDP. The mining sector represents 10% of GDP; the "mining-related economy" represents 9% of GDP – the total mining sector is 19% of GDP
Explain how 19% of GDP is the backbone of the economy, and 68% is not.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mining_in_Australia

LABOR'S campaign for survival in a minority government, its attempts to become competitive at the next election and Julia Gillard's defence of her weakened leadership are combining to create uncertainty about the backbone of Australia's economy: the biggest mining boom since the gold rush.
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/opinion/busting-our-boom/story-e6frgd0x-1226380938226
Wow.. the word backbone, in a 2 paragraph piece, with absolutely no numbers to explain it. That certainly means you're right (Rolls eyes)



The Australian economy

The minerals resources industry is a key pillar of the Australian economy. The minerals resources industry accounts for more than 6 percent of Australia's economy and has invested more than $125 billion in Australia in the last 10 years.
The mining industry's contribution to the Australian economy is now $121 billion a year. In terms of export income, it generates $138 billion per annum, which represents over half (54 per cent) of total goods and services. Across the nation mining employs 187,400 people directly, and a further 599,680 in support industries. In wages and salaries that amounts to $18 billion; an additional $21 billion is contributed through company tax and royalty payments. Not least, the industry spends $35.2 billion on new capital investment, $5.7 billion on exploration, and $4.2 billion on research and development.5 (http://www.thisisourstory.com.au/our-contribution.aspx#ref)
http://www.thisisourstory.com.au/our-contribution.aspx
So, now export income alone is your reference for the backbone comment? Are you high?

http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS
Australia exports of goods and services, as a % of GDP is 21%. So, 54% of 21%, is what you call 'the backbone' of the Australian economy.


And so on...

And so forth...


my comments in RED above
And another big FAIL for Jahil.

http://archive.innovation.gov.au/ministersarchive2011/sherry/MediaReleases/Pages/SMALLBUSINESSSTILLTHEBACKBONEOFECONOMY.html

A new report released today confirms Australia’s two million small businesses are the backbone of the Australian economy.