The best way to find large gold nuggets is by using a metal detector. Metal detectors do not require the use of water and work in arid environments, as well as near streams and streams where gold is deposited near the source. Once you've assessed the best area for your search, you can use the metal detector to find buried treasures.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Prepare for Research
Step 1. First you need to figure out which areas are worth visiting in order to find nuggets
Step 2. Evaluate different geographical areas where it is easier to find gold, and ask the relevant geological services for information, or obtain geological maps
Step 3. Before starting your search, find out if mining for gold is legal and obtain the relevant permits
Step 4. Look for nuggets in areas where gold has been mined in the past
As many deposits have been exploited, it will be difficult to find new unexplored fields.
Method 2 of 4: Purchase a Metal Detector
Step 1. Consider purchasing a high frequency metal detector
- High-frequency metal detectors are more sensitive to gold, but are also more likely to give false positives in the case of ferrous deposits.
- Consider purchasing a low-frequency metal detector. This type can locate gold by leaving out other metals, and find the precious metal deeper.
Step 2. Look for a metal detector that allows you to make additional adjustments
In this case it can be adjusted to exclude rocks with ferrous content, so that you won't have to adapt to the type of terrain you find every time.
Step 3. Look for a pattern that tells you how deep the detected object is
This is a great help in figuring out how deep you need to dig.
Step 4. Purchase sensors of different sizes
- Larger sensors can locate objects deeper, while smaller sensors can locate smaller objects at shallower depths.
- Smaller sensors are ideal for finding small hidden deposits in rock layers, while larger ones are good for finding individual nuggets hidden in fill rocks or alluvial deposits.
- Buy only sensors specific to your metal detector model. The sensors are not interchangeable between different models.
Step 5. Buy a pair of professional headphones
Headphones serve these purposes:
- Isolate yourself from outside noises.
- Increase the faint sound the unit makes when it detects a nugget.
- They allow you to adjust the volume.
- They have a mono or stereo attack depending on what the manufacturer of the metal detector provides.
Method 3 of 4: Practice Using the Metal Detector
Step 1. Assemble the detector as per the manufacturer's instructions
Step 2. Practice using the metal detector at home
- Do not practice outdoors until you are able to use the appliance professionally.
- Arranges metal objects, such as crown caps, tin tabs, pennies, nails, and gold jewelry, on a wooden surface.
- Run the detector over each object to get an idea of the sound it makes when it detects various metals.
Method 4 of 4: Use the Metal Detector to Look for Nuggets
Step 1. Go to the area you have decided to explore with the metal detector
Step 2. Move the sensor from side to side, keeping yourself even with the ground
It avoids the pendulum swing movement, which raises the sensor too much at the two points at the ends of the swing.
Step 3. Run the sensor over the ground so that each step slightly overlaps the previous one
If you don't overlap the steps, you risk not detecting objects in between.
Step 4. Consider each find as part of a richer deposit
Gold is rarely found in isolation, if you find a nugget you need to prepare to dig deeper.
Advice
- After digging, cover the holes in the ground. Remove any litter you find while digging.
- Consider purchasing a low frequency and a high frequency metal detector to make a more versatile search.
- Set yourself realistic goals. Using a metal detector you will not be able to find gold buried more than 30 cm below the ground, and you will have to get used to slow and repetitive work, although if you find a gold deposit, your every effort will be rewarded..
