Striking gold is the dream for thousands of Australians. But there’s a ‘paradox’ holding them back
- Posted on May 22, 2026
- By The Age
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Striking gold is the dream for thousands of Australians. But there’s a ‘paradox’ holding them back
Hundreds of thousands of Australians are prospecting, fossicking and mining as the price of the elusive precious metal soars.