Although they found alluvial gold, there were no large deposits.
First obtained was the alluvial gold found on the surface.
As alluvial gold ran out, underground or deep lead mining began.
By 1868 the best of the alluvial gold had petered out.
In most places this alluvial gold was taken in the first few months.
Alluvial gold was discovered in and along the river in 1851.
The river remains, to a lesser degree, a source of alluvial gold and diamonds.
Alluvial gold is also given free by followers to Moro.
Also, there may be alluvial gold in the rivers.
The reef is located about 6 km south of the town and was particularly rich in alluvial gold.