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Scientists strike gold in Victoria

Source: Lateline Business
Published: Tuesday, July 22, 2008 9:42 AEST
Expires: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 9:42 AEST

Victorian scientists have identified a patch of land between Bendigo and the Murray River which they believe contains $32 billion worth of gold. They say modern technology should be able to penetrate layers of thick sediment, which have made the find almost impossible until now.

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