Blog posts
November 29, 2025
A World of Adventure in Metal Detecting - The Right Place to Start
What Kind of People Enjoy Metal Detecting, and Why? The Prospectors’ Patch has valued customers of all shapes and sizes; men, women, boys and girls; ‘serious’ prospectors and part-time hobbyists;...
New to Detecting? Understand the Jargon.
Getting started in detecting, whether you're interested in relic hunting or gold prospecting, you will come across new terminology you may not understand yet. This blog will help differentiate the...
How Pulse Induction Metal Detectors Work: A Beginner-Friendly Guide
If you're exploring the world of metal detecting, you’ve likely come across the term Pulse Induction (or PI). These powerful machines are a favourite among gold hunters for their unmatched...
How To Effectively Use A Blue Bowl Concentrator
Tips And Tricks On How To Get The Most From Your Blue Bowl Concentrator Your Best Friend In Ultra-Fine Gold Recovery If you are looking for a solution to separate...
AlgoForce E1500 - A West Australian Perspective
The new AlgoForce E1500 has hit the electronic prospecting world with outstanding praise. An ultra lightweight, compact, easy to use and incredibly sensitive PI (pulse induction) detector with a starting retail...
The New Garrett Vortex By Angus L.
The All-New Garrett Vortex! The All-New Garrett Vortex Is Hitting The Market With A New Lineup Of 3 Detectors! The all new Vortex series is appearing to...
5 Essential Tools for the Modern Gold Prospector
Human beings have an innate attraction to shiny objects, and this is why we often seek rare jewels and precious metals. Gold prospecting has been a thing for many years,...
5 Metal Detecting Tips and Tricks for Beginners
For centuries, people all over the world have been fascinated with the idea of digging for hidden treasure. Metal detecting is a legitimate hobby that comes with many rewards. Metal...
A Beginner’s Guide to Selling Your Gold Nuggets – What to Know
A Beginner’s Guide to Selling Your Gold Nuggets – What to Know For a gold prospector, it’s crucial to take your time and research before you sell your hard-earned gold....