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Gold is a mineral resource that is available in large quantities in Australia. As a matter of fact, Australia is the world’s third largest producer of gold behind China and the USA in that order. This is not the only reason why Australia is primed for prospectors to use their gold detectors to find previously undiscovered deposits of gold. Australia is one of the only two countries in the world that has commissioned new gold mines in the last few years, with the other country being China. Here is what you need to know as you take up this venture. You will need the right equipment You must invest in gold detectors in order to be able to discover the deposits of gold. Other than the story of the ‘Welcome Stranger’ which was a large gold nugget that was found two inches below the ground, in most cases the gold lies beneath the surface. This is why you will need to use gold detectors to be able to detect where it’s hidden. There are two main companies that make great gold detectors, Garrett and Minelab. You will need to buy a gold detector from a reputable website in order to venture into the gold business. You must know where to look for gold Prospecting with gold detectors in Australia is not as simple as taking your gold detector to the nearest open ground and switching it on. You must look in areas that have been known to have gold deposits. There are websites that will show you a map of some of the areas in Australia that are known for gold mining activities. There are websites that can even tell you which gold detectors are best for which area as per the kind of gold deposits that are usually found in such areas. Some of these regions have been heavily mined in the last few years, but if the newly commissioned mine in Boddington is anything to go by, there is always the possibility of new gold deposits lurking close by. You will need a permit to look for gold deposits In Australia it is possible for anyone to look for gold deposits in the ground on unreserved crown land or on private land so long as they have the permission of the land owner. However, they can only use their gold detectors once they have been granted a special permit called “the miner’s right”. This permit transfers the ownership of the discovered minerals to the prospector who finds them. Under the law, all minerals belong to the government of Australia regardless of who finds them. This is why you must get a permit to ensure that if you do find something valuable, you can keep it. A typical miner’s right can last for anywhere between 2 and 10 years which gives you enough time to put your gold detectors to good use. It is best that you subscribe to a website on gold detectors in Australia that will guide you through this process if you intend to succeed. Judy Buss is a proud owners of Goanna Gold Detectors since 2007 & are dedicated to providing locals & interstate enthusiasts with the best gold detectors and gold prospecting equipments at the fairest pricing possible.
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