Alluvial gold at Wiluna was found in a few isolated patches only. In 1895, it was reported that a Bob Martin found a 600 oz rock containing over 400 oz of gold. At the time it was the largest nugget found in the State. It led to a rush, and several other slugs were found in the area.

The alluvial patch is said to have existed on or near where the present power plant is for the Wiluna Gold Mine, south-east of the town.

Co-ordinates are estimated only.

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Mineral List

ⓘ Native Gold

1 valid mineral.

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Native Gold

Formula: Au

References:

Geraldton Guardian newspaper (1925), The Wiluna Country, 22/12/1925

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Gold	1.AA.05	Au

List of minerals for each chemical element

Au	Gold
Au	ⓘ Native Gold	Au

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References

Geraldton Guardian newspaper (1925), The Wiluna Country, 22/12/1925

The West Australian newspaper (Perth) (1948), Wiluna: Another Ghost Town?, 06/11/1948

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