Field Intelligence

Gold Prospecting Guide

Expert knowledge on gold prospecting and fossicking across Australia. Locations, techniques, geology, and how to find more gold.

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Why Your Metal Detector Is the Last Tool You Should Rely On

The prospectors finding gold consistently are not the ones with the best equipment. They know something most people do not. This is about the intelligence gap — and what closes it.

29 May 20267 min read
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The Data That Serious Prospectors Have Always Wanted

There is a layer of information about the ground beneath your feet that has always existed but has never been made useful in the field. Until now.

29 May 20267 min read
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The Find That Changes Everything

Every prospector has a moment when everything shifts. That moment comes sooner for some people than others. Here is why — and what makes the difference.

29 May 20266 min read
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Gold Prospecting in Victoria: The Complete Guide to Recreational Prospecting

Victoria produced more gold during the gold rush than anywhere else in Australia. The goldfields are still rich. Here is everything you need to know about gold prospecting and fossicking in Victoria — locations, permits, geology, and tips.

29 May 202612 min read
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Gold Prospecting in Western Australia: Where to Find Gold in WA

Western Australia produces more gold than any other state. From Kalgoorlie to the Murchison, the opportunities for recreational prospecting in WA are extraordinary. Here is your complete guide.

29 May 202611 min read
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The Best Places to Find Gold in Australia: A State-by-State Guide

From the Victorian goldfields to the WA goldfields, from Queensland to South Australia — a comprehensive guide to the best gold prospecting locations across the country.

29 May 202614 min read
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Handy Gold Prospecting Hints: What the Experts Know That You Don't

After decades of combined experience on the goldfields, experienced prospectors share the tips and techniques that make the difference between a blank day and a find. From reading geology to choosing your ground.

29 May 202610 min read
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Gold Prospecting Near Perth: Day Trip Goldfields Within Reach of the City

You do not need to drive to Kalgoorlie to find gold in WA. There are productive goldfields within 2-3 hours of Perth that recreational prospectors visit regularly. Here is where to go.

29 May 20269 min read
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Gold Fossicking in New Zealand: Shotover, Arrow, Clutha, Grey and the West Coast

The rivers of New Zealand's South Island have been producing gold since the 1860s rushes. A complete guide to fossicking on the Shotover, Arrow, Clutha, Grey, Taramakau, and West Coast rivers, plus Nelson and Golden Bay.

29 May 202613 min read
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Gold Prospecting in Ballarat and the Victorian Central Goldfields

Ballarat sits at the heart of Australia's most famous gold rush region. The Loddon River system, the Maryborough goldfields, and the Bendigo reef system all fall within a few hours. Here is how to approach them.

29 May 202611 min read