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Our story
With over 35 years of experience, Minelab's story is one of relentless innovation. By pioneering ground-breaking tools and advanced treasure hunting solutions, Minelab has revolutionized metal detection, enabling users to achieve remarkable discoveries across diverse terrains.
About Us
Minelab is a global leader in metal detection technology, dedicated to helping adventurers, professionals and hobbyists uncover hidden treasures and valuable discoveries. With decades of expertise, we innovate cutting-edge tools designed for precision, reliability, and performance in all environments. At Minelab, we empower exploration, making every journey one of discovery and success.
Mission
Our Mission is to revolutionize the world of metal detection through continuous innovation and cutting-edge technology. We strive to provide unmatched solutions that empower customers to explore, discover, and uncover with confidence and precision. By maintaining a strong focus on integrity, communication, and respect, we aim to build lasting relationships with our community.
Our Values
Minelab is committed to delivering exceptional customer care by providing comprehensive resources and ensuring high-quality technology.
Innovation
Integrity
Respect
Excellence
Timeline
1985 - 1990
Ground-Breaking Beginnings
- Minelab's Foundation in Australia
- GOLDSEEKERS 15000 launched - Minelab's first metal detector
- GT 16000 launched - Worlds first truly automatic ground-tracking metal detector
- EUREKA ACE DUAL launched - Worlds first two frequency
- ELDORADO MK II launched
- FT16000 launched
1991 - 1995
The Expansion
- SOVEREIGN SERIES launched
- XT 17000 launched
- EXCALIBUR Series launched- Minelab's first underwater metal detector
- Headquartes moved to Rose Park, South Australia
- STERLING launched
- TRIBUNE launched
- MUSKETEER launched
- SOVEREIGN XS launched
- GOLD STRIKER launched
- SD 2000 launched
1996 - 2000
The Golden Era
- SD 2100 launched
- Australia Post, Australia Day Council Business Award (1996)
- Headquarters moved to Torrensville, South Australia (1997)
- AusIndustry Innovation Prize
- National Winner IBM Business Owner Award
- Telstra and Australian Governments’ Australian Small Business of the Year Award
- Countermine division created
- F1 A4 launched
- F1 A4 UXO launched
- ISO 9001 Certification
- Minelab International established in US and Ireland
- SOVEREIGN XS-2 launched
- SOVEREIGN XS-2-PRO launched
- XT 18000 launched
- EXCALIBUR 1000 launched
- EXCALIBUR 800 launched
- EXPLORER Series launched
- EXPLORER XS launched
- MUSKETEER XS launched
- GOLDEN HAWK launched
- MUSKETEER COLT launched
- MUSKETEER XS PRO launched
- RELIC HAWK launched
- SD 2200D launched
- SD 2100e launched
- EUREKA GOLD launched
- SOVEREIGN XS-2a-PRO launched
- Electronics Industry Association “Gold Cup for Excellence in Innovation and Commercialisation
- City of West Torrens Business Award for outstanding contribution towards the Economic Development of the City of West Torrens
- Design Institute of Australia—Design Citation for Explorer Metal Detector
- GP Series launched
2001 - 2005
Evolutionary Leap
- Finalist—SA CIMB Innovation Award category, Innovator of The Year (2000)
- Recognised Supplier for Australian Department of Defence
- Array Mine detectors launched
- Torrensville site extensions completed
- MUSKETEER ADVANTAGE launched
- SD 2100v2 launched
- SD 2200v2 launched
- SOVEREIGN ELITE launched
- F3 Mine detectors launched
- EXPLORER II launched
- GP 3000 launched
- QUATTRO MP launched
- GP 3500 launched
- X-TERRA 30 launched
- X-TERRA 50 launched
- SOVEREIGN GT launched
2006 - 2010
The Precision Revolution
- Acquisition of Parketronics
- Two-time AusIndustry Award winner, in recognition of commitment to business excellence and innovation in the development of metal sensing technology
- Recognised Supplier of Strategic Capabilities for Australian Department of Defence
- L-3 Communications CyTerra Corp and United States Army in recognition of 5000th AN/PSS14 Mine Detecting Set
- Codan acquires Minelab
- Winner of Engineering Excellence Award for SETA technology used in GPX-4500
- Finalist of Engineering Excellence Award for Array metal detector development
- EXPLORER SE launched
- GPX 4000 launched
- X-TERRA 70 launched
- EXPLORER SE Pro launched
- GPX 4500 launched
- SAFARI launched
- E-TRAC launched
- X-TERRA 305 launched
- X-TERRA 505 launched
- X-TERRA 705 launched
- X-TERRA GOLD PACK launched
- GPX 4800 launched
- GPX 5000 launched
- STMR ARRAY launched
2011 - 2015
Technological Transition
- Minelab Relocate Headquarters to Technology Park
- Record GPX Series detector sales in Africa
- CTX 3030 launched - the ultimate treasure detector
- PRO-FIND 25 launched
- SDC 2300 launched - Compact waterproof gold detector
- GO-FIND 20 launched
- GO-FIND 40 launched
- GO-FIND 60 launched
- GPZ 7000 launched - the best gold detector available
- Minelab MEA office opened in United Arab Emirates
2016 - 2020
Advanced Detection
- GOLD MONSTER 1000 launched
- EQUINOX 600 launched
- EQUINOX 800 launched
- VANQUISH 340 launched
- VANQUISH 440 launched
- VANQUISH 540 launched
- VANQUISH 540 PRO-PACK released
- GPX 5000
- GO-FIND 11 launched
- GO-FIND 22 launched
- GO-FIND 44 launched
- GO-FIND 66 launched
- Minelab expansion establishes office in Brazil
2020 - 2024
Next Evolution
- Minelab expansion establishes office in Mexico
- GPX 6000 launched
- MANTICORE launched
- EQUINOX 700 launched
- EQUINOX 900 launched
- PRO-FIND 40 released
- X-TERRA VOYAGER launched
- X-TERRA PRO launched
- X-TERRA ELITE launched
- X-TERRA ELITE EXPEDITION PACK released
