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Read MoreIf you’ve ever struggled with erratic signals, reduced detection depth, or frustrating chatter from your metal detector, mineralized soil could be the cause. But what exactly is happening beneath the surface? To truly understand...
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Read MoreIn metal detecting, there are two terms that often get used interchangeably: target separation and target discrimination. They sound similar, and both involve identifying what’s beneath the surface — but they serve very different...
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September 24, 2020Read MoreWhen it comes to gold prospecting, not all metal detectors are created equal. Minelab’s gold detectors stand out as the ultimate tools for finding gold, thanks to their advanced technology, precision, and environmental benefits...
Treasure Talk
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August 15, 2024Read MoreWhen it comes to metal detecting, accurately identifying and classifying targets can make the difference between an exciting discovery and wasted digging. Minelab’s MANTICORE, known for its powerful and precise technology...
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Read MoreWhat You Need to Know Before You Start Your Adventure?
Metal detecting is an exciting hobby that blends the thrill of treasure hunting with a passion for history. However, before you embark on your next adventure, it's crucial...
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February 13, 2018Read MoreNow that EQUINOX pre-orders are starting to get to their owners, here are a few beach and water hunting tips to help you hit the sand running! The basics are covered by the Getting Started Guide and the online Instruction...
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July 23, 2019Read MoreIf there is one thing we can all agree on, it is just how addictive metal detecting can be. Whether it’s gold prospecting, treasure hunting on the beach or searching fields for lost Roman artefacts, once you get started it’s...
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March 1, 2019Read MoreThe EQUINOX detectors armed with Multi-IQ are powerful and versatile for many locations and targets. To optimise the EQUINOX 600 and 800 specifically for hunting large silver hoards, some minor setting adjustments should...
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September 6, 2018Read MoreMetal detecting for gold nuggets is one of the most difficult detecting tasks, and learning to run a VLF detector in highly mineralized ground will challenge even the best detectorists. There is more to this subject then...
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August 12, 2019Read MoreAustralian detectorist Harold Peacock is dedicated to unearthing history with Minelab. Armed with knowledge and experience in journalism, history, and archaeology, Harold has a passion for uncovering stories – visiting historical...
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Read MoreUsing Multiple Detectors to Maximize Gold Recovery
It dawned on me very early on in my gold detecting days that relying on one detector was not going to give me the best chance to recover the majority of gold on offer from...
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November 23, 2017Read MoreThe Real Story Behind Multi-IQ Technology
Have you heard a myth about a lone inventor recently? This is something that is very prevalent in popular culture. Perhaps it’s Thomas Edison inventing the lightbulb over 100 years...
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October 19, 2017Read MoreThis is the first instalment in a blog series introducing and explaining the technologies inside our new EQUINOX detectors…
Background
When Minelab started developing our EQUINOX detector, we looked very closely at all of...
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December 7, 2017Read MoreDepth and Detection: A Closer Look at Gold Finds
How much deeper does the new Minelab detector go compared to the previous model? I hear that question a lot and to be honest get a bit stumped on it. Not because it’s hard...
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January 11, 2018Read MoreCTX 3030: Road Warrior
Over 2017, one of my favorite Minelab metal detectors, the CTX 3030 has really been put to the test. Breaking down the CTX 3030 recently for another long flight, I realized just how important using...