Blog Posts
Keep up with all the latest updates and insights in the world of prospecting. Our weekly newsletter articles are now available as blog posts for your convenience. Dive into the latest news and never miss a beat in your prospecting adventures!
Gold Class E-Newsletter
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Relic Find: 1937 Coronation Medallion of King G...
This week, one of our customers uncovered a beautifully preserved piece of royal history: a 1937 Coronation Medallion commemorating the crowning of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. These medallions...
Relic Find: 1937 Coronation Medallion of King G...
This week, one of our customers uncovered a beautifully preserved piece of royal history: a 1937 Coronation Medallion commemorating the crowning of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. These medallions...
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A Patch to Remember in Wedderburn
Long-time detectorist and member of the Sunraysia Goldies, Mark has been chasing gold since 2016 — and earlier this year, he hit a personal best. Camping out in Wedderburn with...
A Patch to Remember in Wedderburn
Long-time detectorist and member of the Sunraysia Goldies, Mark has been chasing gold since 2016 — and earlier this year, he hit a personal best. Camping out in Wedderburn with...
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Gold Price Hit $170/g After U.S. Airstrike — Bu...
Last week, the U.S. dropped bombs — a move that rattled global markets and ramped up already high geopolitical tensions. Normally, this kind of unrest sends gold prices through the...
Gold Price Hit $170/g After U.S. Airstrike — Bu...
Last week, the U.S. dropped bombs — a move that rattled global markets and ramped up already high geopolitical tensions. Normally, this kind of unrest sends gold prices through the...
Informative Blogs
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Dredging for Gold: Why It Was Banned in Austral...
Gold dredging was once a common and effective method of extracting gold from riverbeds and waterways in both Australia and New Zealand. But today, it’s either heavily restricted or outright...
Dredging for Gold: Why It Was Banned in Austral...
Gold dredging was once a common and effective method of extracting gold from riverbeds and waterways in both Australia and New Zealand. But today, it’s either heavily restricted or outright...
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What Makes a Good Coil? Here’s How the Right On...
When it comes to metal detecting, most people focus on the detector itself — but the coil you’re swinging is just as important. Whether you're chasing tiny nuggets in mineralised...
What Makes a Good Coil? Here’s How the Right On...
When it comes to metal detecting, most people focus on the detector itself — but the coil you’re swinging is just as important. Whether you're chasing tiny nuggets in mineralised...
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Is Metal Detecting Good For The Environment?
Metal detecting is an exciting and rewarding pursuit but as we venture into the field, it's essential to consider how our actions affect the environment. At Lucky Strike Gold, we...
Is Metal Detecting Good For The Environment?
Metal detecting is an exciting and rewarding pursuit but as we venture into the field, it's essential to consider how our actions affect the environment. At Lucky Strike Gold, we...
In The Media
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Aussie Mates Strike It Big with $161,000 Nugget...
Two long-time prospecting friends from Western Australia have hit the jackpot — uncovering a massive 895-gram gold nugget near the remote gold town of Sandstone. The pair, who’ve spent decades...
Aussie Mates Strike It Big with $161,000 Nugget...
Two long-time prospecting friends from Western Australia have hit the jackpot — uncovering a massive 895-gram gold nugget near the remote gold town of Sandstone. The pair, who’ve spent decades...
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Proudly Supporting Delaney’s 21 Runs: Raising A...
Delaney has officially completed her 21 half-marathons in 21 days, and what an incredible journey it’s been! Ballarat has one of the highest male suicide rates in Victoria, with men...
Proudly Supporting Delaney’s 21 Runs: Raising A...
Delaney has officially completed her 21 half-marathons in 21 days, and what an incredible journey it’s been! Ballarat has one of the highest male suicide rates in Victoria, with men...
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Victorian man discovers $240k Lucky Strike Gold...
News.com Article The amateur prospector made the discovery in Victoria’s “Golden Triangle” armed with just his rookie metal detector. The 4.6kg rock contained 2.6kg of gold. Picture: NineAn amateur prospector...
Victorian man discovers $240k Lucky Strike Gold...
News.com Article The amateur prospector made the discovery in Victoria’s “Golden Triangle” armed with just his rookie metal detector. The 4.6kg rock contained 2.6kg of gold. Picture: NineAn amateur prospector...