Opal Mining

inane66 · Post by **inane66** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 1:27 am

I'm an american jeweler, thinking of going to australia to try my hand at opal mining. I'm thinking specifically of going to Coober Pedy. So far I haven't had much luck at finding information about this. I could wait until the next Tuscon trade show to talk to someone, but that's not until net year and I'm feeling a little impatient. If anyone out there has any insight, suggestions or advice I would highly appreciate it. I'm not even sure Coober Pedy's the place I want to be. Let me know what you think.

Thanx

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:18 am

inane66;916815 wrote: I'm an american jeweler, thinking of going to australia to try my hand at opal mining. I'm thinking specifically of going to Coober Pedy. So far I haven't had much luck at finding information about this. I could wait until the next Tuscon trade show to talk to someone, but that's not until net year and I'm feeling a little impatient. If anyone out there has any insight, suggestions or advice I would highly appreciate it. I'm not even sure Coober Pedy's the place I want to be. Let me know what you think.

Thanx

Just some sites for you to look at

http://www.opalcapitaloftheworld.com.au/

http://www.outbacknsw.com.au/white_cliffs1.htm

They may help you:-6

Chezzie · Post by **Chezzie** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 2:20 am

Wow opal mining in Oz sounds major glamorous so id go and give it a whirl. Nothing ventured nothing gained I say. Good Luck:-6

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:40 am

I haven't personally met Opal or Mr Pedy, but shouldn't you ask her permission directly?

mrsK · Post by **mrsK** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 3:47 pm

Chezzie;916825 wrote: Wow opal mining in Oz sounds major glamorous so id go and give it a whirl. Nothing ventured nothing gained I say. Good Luck:-6

To bloody hot for me:-6