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Gold is roughly 19 times heavier than water. Using a gold pan is an economical way of separating gold from other materials.

Below please find some useful information about Gold Fossicking (recreational gold panning) from Crown Minerals:

Before people go gold mining or panning, they usually need a mining permit from Crown Minerals, Ministry of Economic Development.

However, to make gold panning a more accessible experience, sixteen areas have been set aside in the South Island where anyone can freely enjoy recreational gold mining without the need for a mining permit. These areas are called gold fossicking areas and have been designated under the Crown Minerals Act 1991. Fossicking generally means searching for and collecting materials from surface of land or by digging by hand.

All the areas are suitable for gold panning and sluice boxing, and mining is restricted to hand-held non-motorised methods only. Some of the areas are equipped with picnic, barbecue and camping facilities and have good public access.

For an introduction to gold in New Zealand and where you can go to enjoy recreational panning (no permit required), copy and paste the link below into your browser and search for the area of your choice.

http://www.crownminerals.govt.nz/cms/minerals