My 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.

Experience the exhilaration of discovering gold as a detectorist recounts their journey with a Minelab detector, emphasising the joy of the hunt.

Highlighting a successful detecting session, a detectorist shares the variety of valuable items found using their Minelab detector, emphasising its capabilities.

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.

Realm is a new app built for detectorists and gold prospectors. Log and track your finds, connect with a global community, learn through videos and courses, and get advice from experts.

Mark Dayton’s detecting journey began at age 9 and led to incredible finds including gold coins and a 4 ounce nugget. His discoveries helped grow a strong YouTube following, inspiring detectorists worldwide.

Discover Minelab’s Detexperts, passionate metal detecting experts across the world who share knowledge, find lost treasures and uncover history outdoors.

Explore how target separation and discrimination functions in metal detectors help identify valuable targets and minimize unwanted signals, enhancing your detecting a success

This blog breaks down the challenges of detecting in mineralized soils and offers practical tips to improve results using Minelab’s technology.