Coober Pedy – Out of Sight – Out of Mind
ANDAMOOKA URGES A REGIONAL APPROACH TO CONTEST INADEQUACY OF OUTBACK REGIONS FUNDING
The March meeting of the Andamooka Progress & Opal Miners Association (APOMA) gave rise to debate around grave concerns for the future sustainability of Andamooka and other towns and communities in the […]
OPALS STOLEN FROM KI PROPERTY MAY BE OFFERED FOR SALE!
South Australian Police are investigating the theft of a large quantity of opals and fossils from a home at Kangaroo Island in the states south. Thieves broke into a residence on […]
NEW ERA IN COOBER PEDY AS NICKO FARANTOURIS BUYS ICONIC OLD TIMER’S MINE
One of Coober Pedy most well known icons the Old Timer’s Mine owned by the Gough family, was recently sold to former Coober Pedy resident and opal industry son Nicko Farantouris.
LIGHTNING RIDGE OPAL MINERS FACE MASSIVE FEE INCREASE
The Lightning Ridge Miners Association is informing the opal industry that the draft Mining Regulation 2010 has been released for public consultation and submissions are due by 18 June 2010. Maxine O’Brien, Secretary/Manager […]
KASHMIR OPAL CARPET – WORLD’S FIRST
A unique Kashmir carpet set with an array of rare and expensive opals, which will be used to promote Australian opals in gemstone shows worldwide. The president of the Opal Association, Paul […]
2010 AUSTRALIAN OPAL FASHION BASH ONLY WEEKS AWAY
The 2010 Opal Fashion Bash to be held in Townsville 8-10 April 2010, for the third year is only weeks away and is proudly sponsored by the opal industry. The Opal Fashion […]
FLOOD WATERS EXPECTED TO REACH LIGHTNING RIDGE OPAL FIELDS
“Flood waters from Queensland are approaching the Lightning Ridge Opal mining area but miners still have time to secure their claims if need be. While no one is sure of what the […]
NEW COIN WEBSITE DESIGNED TO MARKET OPAL
Founder of website business opalauctions.com Wayne Sedawie has started a new auction website online called coins-auctioned.com which is a combined website aimed at helping to promote natures miracle, opals worldwide. Wayne a seasoned opal seller […]
STUDIES ON THE FORMATION OF PRECIOUS OPAL CONTINUE AT LIGHTNING RIDGE
Dr Patrice Rey, Structural geologist from the University of Sydney is at the start of a long journey to understand opal formation. Dr Rey is currently visiting Lightning Ridge with student Baptiste […]
MINING WARDEN TO BE ABOLISHED IN LIGHTNING RIDGE
NEW OPAL RESEARCH
OPAL INDUSTRY IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH LAGOON CATWALK
Opal Industry Set to “Colour Up” the Fashion World 2010 AUSTRALIAN OPAL FASHION BASH ONLY WEEKS AWAY March 22, 2010 Coober Pedy Regional Times
Coober Pedy Regional Times 