Detecting in Mineralized Soils: Understanding and Overcoming Ground Signals
This blog breaks down the challenges of detecting in mineralized soils and offers practical tips to improve results using Minelab’s technology.
Gold prospectors are revisiting old patches with the Minelab GPZ 8000 and uncovering nuggets, specimens, and missed gold of all sizes from ground they thought was finished.
- July 22, 2026
Enter the Ultimate Minelab Gold Experience for your chance to win a 7-day gold prospecting adventure in the WA Goldfields with expert training, daily expeditions, Minelab detectors and a mate by your side.
- May 20, 2026
Detectorists gathered in Sandy Valley, Nevada for Goldfields of Fortune, chasing hidden gold vials for a shot at $25,000 using the GOLD MONSTER 2000.
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They Thought the Gold Was Gone Until GPZ 8000
Minelab Team - July 22, 2026Gold prospectors are revisiting old patches with the Minelab GPZ 8000 and uncovering nuggets, specimens, and missed gold of all sizes from ground they thought was finished.
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Goldfields of Fortune: A Desert Hunt Worth $25,000 in Gold
Minelab Team - May 11, 2026Detectorists gathered in Sandy Valley, Nevada for Goldfields of Fortune, chasing hidden gold vials for a shot at $25,000 using the GOLD MONSTER 2000.
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A Storm, a Signal and a Bronze Age Discovery
Andy Hughes - November 20, 2025My friend Mike and I arrived to calm skies, but within hours the weather turned biblical with lightning, and torrential rain. I was soaked through and ready to call it a day when the MANTICORE picked up a crisp, low tone - a solid 37 VDI.
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They Thought the Gold Was Gone Until GPZ 8000
Minelab Team - July 22, 2026Gold prospectors are revisiting old patches with the Minelab GPZ 8000 and uncovering nuggets, specimens, and missed gold of all sizes from ground they thought was finished.
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Win the Ultimate Minelab Gold Experience - Your next Minelab detector could take you into the WA Goldfields
- May 20, 2026Enter the Ultimate Minelab Gold Experience for your chance to win a 7-day gold prospecting adventure in the WA Goldfields with expert training, daily expeditions, Minelab detectors and a mate by your side.
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Goldfields of Fortune: A Desert Hunt Worth $25,000 in Gold
Minelab Team - May 11, 2026Detectorists gathered in Sandy Valley, Nevada for Goldfields of Fortune, chasing hidden gold vials for a shot at $25,000 using the GOLD MONSTER 2000.
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Nugget Detecting with the Minelab EQUINOX
Steve Herschbach discusses techniques and experiences in gold nugget detecting using the EQUINOX detector in various terrains.
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Meet Minelab’s Detexperts: The Heart of Metal Detecting Around the World
Minelab Team - October 15, 2025Discover Minelab’s Detexperts, passionate metal detecting experts across the world who share knowledge, find lost treasures and uncover history outdoors.
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Detecting in Mineralized Soils: Understanding and Overcoming Ground Signals
Minelab Team - December 5, 2024This blog breaks down the challenges of detecting in mineralized soils and offers practical tips to improve results using Minelab’s technology.
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2D ID Map & MANTICORE: Mastering Target Identification
Minelab Team - August 15, 2024This blog walks users through the MANTICORE detector’s 2D ID Map, helping them interpret signals visually and make smarter dig decisions.
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