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Australian explorer finds gold nugget
In a finding of a lifetime, an amateur explorer in Australia has unearthed a gold nugget weighing an astonishing 5.5 kg worth $315,000.
Updated on: Jan 17, 2013, 23:49:57 IST
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In a finding of a lifetime, an amateur explorer in Australia has unearthed a gold nugget weighing an astonishing 5.5 kg worth $315,000.
The unidentified man, using a handheld metal detector, found the nugget on Wednesday, lying 60 cm underground near Ballarat.
The value of the nugget has been estimated at more than $315,000), the Herald Sun reported.
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