Bruce Hearder The 4 Unwritten Laws of Gold Prospecting in Western Australia Your detector isn't the reason you're not finding gold. Four rules decide it before you ever switch the machine on — where you go, what you know, how you cover ground, and what you learn from every dig. Bruce Hearder July 16, 2026 • 8 min read #gold prospecting basics #metal detecting #research #geology #WA goldfields #beginner tips