Gold discoveries were quite significant for Arizona’s early development, though copper eventually became the bigger player. Here’s a breakdown of the impact: (more…)
Uncover the captivating tale of the Lost Yuma Ledge Mine, a legendary Apache lost gold mine in Arizona that has enthralled treasure hunters and history buffs for generations.
This video delves into the rich history of gold mining in Arizona and the enduring mystery surrounding this fabled hidden mine and its secret treasure. (more…)
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…)
I did it, I actually did it! You won’t believe this find! I recently uncovered a once in a lifetime Gold Nugget in the Australian bush.
This was not on private property or from a mine site just sitting a few feet under the dirt in a nondescript area.
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Within Colombia is an active volcano that emits more than 100 kilograms of gold each year.
Plus, when an eruption occurs, the amount of gold emitted sometimes ranges into the tons of material. (more…)
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
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 metal detecting in Northern California.
In case you were wondering if there was any good gold still left in California, here are a bunch of gold nuggets that my friend Mike found with his GPX 6000 just a few months ago.
Imagine finding a huge gold nugget like this?
If you’re into gold medal detecting, you certainly know what it feels like to get a good signal and then dig up a nice good or gold nugget. (more…)
Gold has been discovered around Lake Mead, which is located on the border of Arizona and Nevada.
Northern Arizona has a rich history of gold mining, dating back to the 1800s. (more…)
The sweet potato gold nugget found 12/6/21.
Some say found near Wickenburg, Arizona. (more…)
Wickenburg Arizona
Wickenburg is a town in Maricopa and Yavapai counties, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 7,474. (more…)
GPX 6000 vs GPZ 7000 vs SDC 2300 Review and Comparison. After finding over 20 nuggets in 2 days which is best!
Discover the pros and cons of each Minelab gold detector and see which comes out on top and why.
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…)
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…)
California gold mining display at the natural history Museum in Balboa Park San Diego.
Many people do not realize that not only gold was mind in San Diego, but also San Diego has some major tourmaline mines. (more…)
Mother Lode gold metal detecting and crevicing for gold. Prospector Jerry and Mountain Mike head out into a beautiful area in search gold on ground that is extremely rich, soo rich you don’t even need to dig much if at all to find the chunky gold hiding away..
The gold prospectors are using a Minelab Gold Monster 1000 VLF metal detector. (more…)
Yes, there’s still plenty of gold left in Australia.
The Australian Outback has the very harsh climate, lots of bugs, and the worlds most deadly snakes. But, even with these challenges, gold prospectors with high-tech gold detectors, are finding lots of gold nuggets. (more…)
Tasmanian Gold Prospectors.
River gold sniping in Tasmania. Tasmania is an island state of Australia. It is located 240 km (150 mi) to the south of the Australian mainland, separated from it by the Bass Strait. (more…)