Various aspects concerning gold are mentioned below. These have no common theme but suggest points of interest any one of which, if warranted, could lead to development later and elsewhere. 'High level' auriferous gravels The gold deposits of Victoria are commonly classified as being either primary or secondary._x000D_
Most primary occurrences comprise gold present in quartz reefs, together with other lode-like occurrences in which gold is associated with various sulphides, with or without quartz._x000D_
Secondary occurrences are derived by physical release of primary gold and subsequent concen- tration of it as a constituent of sediments._x000D_
Secondary gold deposits may be themselves eroded so leading to third or even fourth generation gold.