Beginner's Guide to Gold Prospecting in Western Australia with a Metal Detector

You do not need a mining company, expensive equipment, or years of experience. Just a Miner's Right, a basic understanding of where you are allowed to go, a little geology knowledge, and the right online maps so you do not waste time on the wrong ground.

Where Can I Find Gold in Western Australia? A Geologist's Guide to WA's Goldfields

The best regions to find gold in WA — Eastern Goldfields, Murchison and Pilbara — plus how to read gold-bearing country and the permits you legally need before you swing a coil.

The Five Reasons You're Still Finding Nothing

If you've been out multiple times without finding gold, it's probably not your detector and it's probably not bad luck. Here are the real reasons you are not finding any gold

Why You're Finding Nothing — And What to Do About It

If you've been out multiple times without finding gold, it's probably not your detector and it's probably not bad luck. Here are the real reasons most prospectors come home empty-handed.

Where Can You Legally Prospect for Gold in Western Australia?

The rules around gold prospecting in WA confuse a lot of beginners. Here's a clear breakdown of what land you can access, what licences you need, and how to check before you go.