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  Facebook   YouTube   Share   Tiktok   Linktree  by Goldminingtips Admin Gold Prospecting in South Africa: Best Spots & Tips for Striking Gold Home to the world’s largest gold resources and legendary discoveries, this nation offers thrilling opportunities for hobbyists and serious prospectors alike.  From ancient riverbeds to historic mining regions, this guide reveals top locations to find gold, the legal requirements, and proven strategies to help you uncover hidden gold deposits. Top Gold Prospecting Locations in South Africa  Top Areas Region Details 1 Witwatersrand Basin (Gauteng/Free State) The heart of South Africa’s "Golden Arc," responsible for 40% of the world’s gold. Explore old mine dumps and river systems near Johannesburg.  2 Barberton Greenstone Belt (Mpumalanga) ...

  Facebook   YouTube   Share   Tiktok   Linktree  by Goldminingtips Admin Where to Find Gold in Indonesia   Looking to pan for gold in Indonesia? This part of the world isn’t just a tropical paradise—it’s a treasure chest holding an estimated 2,600 tons of gold reserves (5% of global deposits). * From corporate mega-mines to rivers where villagers sieve nuggets, opportunities abound for hobbyists and serious prospectors. But navigating Indonesia’s complex geology, regulations, and environmental risks requires local know-how.  This guide unpacks the richest regions, legal pitfalls, and proven techniques to help you uncover hidden gold.   Top Gold Prospecting Locations in Indonesia   Indonesia’s gold spans 30+ provinces, but these five regions offer prime potential:   1. Mimika, Papua:      Home to the Grasberg Mine, the world’s largest gold mine, producing ~240 kg of pure gold daily. While c...

      Facebook   YouTube   Share   Tiktok   Linktree     by Goldminingtips Admin The 5 Best Metal Detectors Under $300 in 2025   Plus Expert Tips for Beginners! Searching for a metal detector can be difficult with so many options available.  Whether you want to start metal detecting as a hobby, or as a passport to a new adventure, or even to find a large gold nugget, you want to buy a detector that has the best features that shall allow you to achieve what you want, within your budget.  With so many options available, you certainly don’t need a fortune to start! After carrying out some research,  we’ve curated the top 5 metal detectors under $300  that deliver pro-level performance without breaking the bank.   $300 Detectors With High Performing Features  Paying $300, or less, or a metal detector no longer means getting a flimsy toy.  Today’s sub-$300 models pack features once reserved for top...

       Facebook   YouTube   Share   Tiktok   Linktree     by Goldminingtips Admin Metal Detector Comparison: Minelab Vanquish 340 vs. OKM Pulse Nova   Choosing a metal detector that best meets your needs is not straightforward due to the wide range of options on the market.  This post is aimed at making it easier for you to decide what type of metal detector meets your gold prospecting or treasure hunting goals.  We shall be comparing two popular detectors you can find on the market. The first detector is the  Minelab Vanquish 340 which is a VLF type, and the other detector is OKM Pulse Nova - a PI type detector. VLF Type:  The Minelab Vanquish 340 Built for extreme depth and harsh terrains.   - Weight : Heavy-duty at 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs).  - Soil Handling : Unmatched in iron-infested soils or black sand. Zero ground balancing needed.   - Water Use : Land-only. ...

       Facebook   YouTube   Share   Tiktok   Linktree    by Goldminingtips Admin Garrett ATX (PI) vs Nokta Simplex Lite (VLF)  For newcomers to metal detecting, choosing between Pulse Induction (PI) and Very Low Frequency (VLF) technology feels like picking a first car: affordability versus capability, simplicity versus versatility. After testing 2025’s top entry-level models, I’ll cut through the hype and reveal which tech truly suits your gold prospecting or treasure-hunting goals.   Contender 1:  Nokta Simplex Lite (Entry-Level VLF) Ideal for : Coin shooting, jewelry hunting, and trash-laden parks .   - Depth & Gold Size :     Detects coins/jewelry up to 8 inches deep , but struggles with sub-0.5g gold flakes. Its 12 kHz frequency excels on coin-sized conductive targets but misses tiny gold .   - Weight & Design :   1.2 kg (2.6 lbs) with a collapsible carbon shaft—li...

      Facebook   YouTube   Share   Tiktok   Linktree   by Goldminingtips Admin Gold's Geological Secrets and Where to Find It While gold is widely distributed throughout the earth crust (on land and in the sea), it is a rare element with a concentration of 4 parts per billion. *   Despite it rarity, gold's unique characteristics - being both beautiful and very useful for various reasons - means it is a precious metal that has been mined and used by different peoples around the globe since the beginning of human history.  But how was this precious metal formed?  Beyond its glittering allure there are certain conditions that must be present for gold to form. Understanding how gold forms and where it hides transforms prospecting from luck to science, thereby improving your chances of finding gold. In this blog, we shall unravel these secrets. I. How Gold Forms in the Earth Gold’s story begins not on Earth, but in the violent hearts o...