Australian Gold Nugget Detecting

Australian Gold Nugget Detecting

Awesome and inspirational Australian Gold Nugget prospecting video.

This has to be one of the best gold prospecting videos that I’ve seen. Not only is it well put together but it’s also instructional and informative for anyone considering hunting for gold nuggets with a metal detector. (more…)

Gold Price Forecast 2024

Gold Price Forecast 2024

The outlook for the price of gold in 2024 is generally positive, with many analysts predicting an increase.

Gold Price Forecast 2024 - Uganda gold

 Here’s a breakdown of some predictions:

  • Increase: Most experts expect gold prices to rise in 2024, potentially exceeding the historical high of $2,073 set in May 2024. Some even predict it could reach $2,300 or higher.
  • Factors influencing the rise: Lower interest rates, a weaker US dollar, and central banks buying gold are seen as factors that could contribute to the increase.
  • Uncertainty: It’s important to remember that gold prices can fluctuate significantly, and these are just predictions. Economic factors and global events can cause unexpected changes.
  • Today: As I write this, the AM spot gold price is: $2,165.10, a new HIGH!

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Lackluster performance of gold price

Lackluster performance of gold price

With all the chaos in the world today you would expect the spot gold price to be way up. Considering that some people believe we’re the closest we’ve ever been to World War III, personally I would think we would be experiencing $3,000 Plus on the spot gold price!

Lackluster performance of gold price - Gold Gold Bars - Standard Restoration Act,

But, what do I know I’m just an Arizona weekend gold prospector?

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Gold Price Outlook 2024

Gold Price Outlook 2024

With the spot gold price approaching $2,100 an ounce, what’s the outlook for the price of gold for 2024

Gold Price Outlook 2024

Gold Price Outlook 2024

The outlook for the price of gold in 2024 is mixed, with some analysts predicting further gains and others expecting a slight decline. Here’s a breakdown of the current situation and potential factors at play: (more…)

Arizona gold prospectors Thanksgiving

Arizona Gold Prospectors Thanksgiving

In the heart of the Arizona Territory, where the sun beat down mercilessly and the saguaros stood like silent sentinels, a motley crew of gold prospectors found themselves stranded on Thanksgiving Day. Their trusty wagon had succumbed to the treacherous terrain, leaving them stranded in a desolate canyon, far from any semblance of civilization.

Arizona gold prospectors Thanksgiving

Arizona gold prospectors Thanksgiving

As the day dawned, casting long shadows across the parched landscape, the prospectors gathered around a meager campfire, their faces etched with worry. Their supplies were dwindling, and the harsh desert offered little sustenance. But amidst the despair, a glimmer of hope emerged. (more…)

Gold Buying

Gold Buying by Central Banks

Today, the price of gold is $1,987.90, off by $6.40. 

800 tons. – That is how much gold China’s Central banks have bought this year, up 14% from last year, according to a recent report.

Gold Buying by Central Banks - gold bars

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Keep in mind, that China although the largest purchaser of gold, is by far not the only country that’s been snapping up the yellow metal.
Many other central banks is also purchasing gold. (more…)

Is Precious Metals Investing Dead?

Is Precious Metals Investing Dead?

With the Biden Administration pushing for digital currency, there’s been lots of ads to protect your money by buying gold.  Even though I’m into gold detecting and gold investing, I think one must have to be a little skeptical of these ads to buy gold to preserve your  wealth.

Now, I’m certainly not for digital currency because there will be absolutely no privacy, and the government will know everything that you’re doing, and probably more importantly, would be able to restrict you, or limit you in what you can buy at any particular time.

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Arizona Gold Prospector’s Dream Metal Detecting

Arizona Gold Prospector’s Dream Metal Detecting

We all have our favorite pastimes and hobbies and if you’re really into some of these, I’m sure you’ve had an occasional dream about it. 

Well, I’m into gold prospecting, and I’ve certainly had a dream or two about finding that huge gold nugget or vein of gold. Many years ago, I can recall one dream where I was detecting for gold and I found one nugget after another. (more…)

GPX 5000 Gold Metal Detecting

GPX 5000 Gold Metal Detecting

A good morning out in the Victorian goldfields. The 12″ Evolution Nugget Finder coil on the mighty Minelab GPX 5000 was producing the gold.

Sure this is an older video, back when the 5000 was the flagship of the Minelab line.  Now, as technology has improved, the new flagship seems to be the Minelab 6000, or depending on your opinion the Minelab 7000. (more…)