REPORTS of a colossal gold nugget being found during illegal prospecting near Kalgoorlie in Western Australia appear to be a hoax.
The so-called jumbo nugget has been estimated as weighing anything between seven kilograms and 60kg, and was reportedly discovered near Cashmans Prospect east of Ora Banda.
There were reports it was uncovered by a bulldozer, but others said it was revealed after someone kicked some dirt.
A photo of the boomerang-shaped object has gone far and wide, but several posts on prospecting forums say it appears to be poured lead covered in gold paint.
Others said the photo and story had been passed on by reputable people.
Ivor Roberts, executive director for mineral titles at WA's Department of Mines and Petroleum, said the department was not aware of any recent discovery of a gold nugget through illegal prospecting at Cashmans Prospect.
"We take illegal prospecting very seriously, with the maximum penalty for unauthorised mining recently increasing from $100,000 to $300,000 per offence, and if it continues, $30,000 every day or part day," Mr Roberts said.
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