Recreational Gold panning - permitted?

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karlheinz

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Would anyone know if "recreational" gold panning is permitted in the DR? I remember seeing some info about panning up in Jarabacoa but does one need a permit if you have a land owners permission? I'm talking about the just a few shovel fulls of gravel/dirt/mud and a gold pan. any thoughts? I've a bit of success doing this when back in New Mexico - found a few flakes here and there but always on the lookout for that hand size nugget :laugh:
 
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hammerdown

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I have been recreational gold panning for a couple of years near Gaspar Hernandez. You need permission to cross someones land, but if you walk up the river you don't need it. I haven't had any problems so far,found a few 'fines' and am still looking for that hand size nugget.
 
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windeguy

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I do recall that story about the fellow out in Costambar/Cofresi area. There was a story done on him about his machinery and how he did well at it and the nice house he owned just before he disappeared.

I am kidding about the diasppeared part. There was indeed a story about how he did well at it.
 
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Castle

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They say there's something called Loma Miranda and there's some gold there. And it is permitted, I heard some two guys, Mr Barrick and Mr Gold are doing quite well...
 
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suarezn

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Castle said:
They say there's something called Loma Miranda and there's some gold there. And it is permitted, I heard some two guys, Mr Barrick and Mr Gold are doing quite well...
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...unfortunately they're the only allowed to pan for gold in Pueblo Viejo. Loma Miranda is all about the Nickel...
 
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