A remarkable discovery has recently captured attention in the gold mining community. A man using a metal detector found a massive gold nugget weighing 5.5 kg in the dense brush of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia. This nugget, shaped like a 'Y', was buried 60 centimeters underground and is now valued at around 24 billion VND (approximately 1 million USD).

The find is not only significant due to its weight but also because it underscores the long-standing tradition of gold prospecting in the area, which has been ongoing for 162 years. According to local experts, while many have searched for gold in this region, few have been as fortunate as this individual.

Cordell Kent, the owner of a local gold exchange shop, stated, "I have been prospecting and trading gold for two decades, but I can't recall the last time a nugget of this size was found here." He emphasized the rarity of such a discovery, noting that the last notable find was a 2.8 kg nugget, which was unearthed many years ago.

The gold nugget was initially mistaken for a car hood due to its color. As the finder cleaned it, more of the gold became visible, leading to disbelief at the sheer size of the nugget. Kent mentioned that the individual used a modern metal detector, which allowed him to locate the gold buried deep in an area that had been extensively searched by others.

This discovery echoes a previous incident in July 2012, when three prospectors in Ballarat found a 3.66 kg gold nugget that sold for 500,000 Australian dollars. However, the finder of the latest nugget has chosen to remain anonymous.

As gold continues to hold significant value, this discovery not only brings excitement to the local community but also serves as a reminder of the treasures that can still be found in the earth.