Thio nickel country

ROCKHOUNDING RESTRICTED DOCUMENTED

Where: New Caledonia · Oceania · approx. -21.61, 166.21 (vicinity only)

Why this spot: The world's oldest continuously mined nickel district, garnierite terraces above the coast since 1880

What turns up: eyes-only green garnierite ore, serpentinite

Access: Restricted.

Active mining concessions, no collecting, mine heritage museum in town.

Satellite view, historic-map overlays, tide/flow context and field notes are in the app. Exact research detail is part of Pro.

Pins are approximate by design. This page is historical research, not permission to dig. Check ownership and local law first.