Why you should Buy a MINELAB Metal Detector

 
1.  Minelab was established in South Australia nearly 40 years ago, in 1985. Over the decades the company created a network of authorised dealers throughout the world. They have dealers in every state & territory of Australia. "All Minelab detectors are engineered in Australia".
 
2.  They are a world leader in providing metal detecting technologies for both professional & recreational prospectors and detectorists, and also for humanitarian de-mining and military needs.
Based on my extensive prospecting/detecting experiences throughout the mainland Continent of Australia, I found that Minelab detectors are by far the most popular for gold prospecting, particularly detectors featuring Pulse-Induction (P.I.) technology. When I was gold prospecting full-time in Western Australia for a few years, I rarely saw another brand of pulse-induction detector.

For decades, Minelab detectors have well & truly proven that they are great "gold-getters" throughout Australia. What other brands of Pulse-Induction metal detectors have detected gold nuggets at depths of up to 3 to 4 feet ?
 
3.  Being an ISO 9001 Quality Endorsed Company. ISO 9001 is a worldwide quality standard certification that ensures continuous improvement is maintained in order to provide the highest level of product quality. Accordingly, Minelab has always provided a transferable Warranty of up to 3 Years on their metal detectors.
 
4.  Minelab creates innovative and state-of-the-art technologies that are incorporated into their detectors and accessories that are protected by numerous US and Australian Patents. Accordingly they currently have about 20 different models of metal detectors available for the civilian market, and also several models for military use.
 
5.  Many incredible gold nuggets  &  gold specimens (individually weighing up to many kilograms) have been found using Minelab metal detectors, including throughout Australia.
 The 23.2 Kilograms  "Ausrox" nugget - detected in W.A. in 2010
 
6.  MINELAB accessories (including a variety of coils, pinpointers, headphones etc.) and spare parts are readily available throughout Australia.
AUSSIE INGENUITY & ENGINEERING  ........
Also, for decades two Aussie companies, namely COILTEK, and also NUGGET FINDER, have been locally manufacturing a range of Minelab-approved, high-quality coils for Minelab detectors.

Another Aussie company - Double D Leather & Canvas also locally manufacture a range of quality accessories for Minelab detectors, including padded protective detector covers, carry bags, pick holders, harnesses, bunji cords, and snake gaiters.

 
7.  Minelab detectors can find very interesting and valuable items, both man-made and natural e.g. coins, tokens, medals, jewellery, lost metallic objects, gold nuggets & specimens, meteorites, historical metal relics & artefacts, firearms and cartridges, caches of buried metal items, silver nuggets, copper nuggets, buried time capsules, buried underground services i.e. copper water pipes & buried steel plate covers, and also metallic items swallowed by pets, etc.
 
8.  Minelab detectors are easy & fun to use in a variety of terrains e.g. beaches, islands, parks, fields, paddocks, the bush, creeks, hills, mountains, gullies, gorges, caves, craters, salt lakes, snow fields, deserts, forests, jungles, rock holes, near waterfalls, underwater, underground, mine-shafts, etc.
 
9.  The use of Minelab detectors leads to outdoor adventures, encourages exercise, and can also facilitate many activities with family and/or friends. Metal detecting also has many health & well-being benefits, including for dealing with stress. It can also lead to the rewarding recovery of lost family heirloom items - which in some instances may also be returned to the original owner or their family.
 
10.  Used Minelab detectors, including those aged beyond their Warranty period, are sought after in Australia, and retain good values in the 2nd hand market.
 
With the gold price in September 2024 being at a near all-time record high, at about AU $3,700 per ounce  (about AU $120 per gram) - now is a great time to invest in a Minelab detector !
 
When you purchase a new Minelab detector from  GOLD RAT , you are:

1.  Supporting a Brisbane-based, Aussie family-founded & owned manufacturing business that provides solutions for Aussie prospectors & detectorists;

2.  Also buying from an Australian Certified Minelab Dealer;

3.  Getting honest, quality advice from Aussies at 'Gold Rat' who have been using Minelab detectors for decades, and have a combined 40+ years of prospecting experience throughout Australia. We are here to help you!  and hopefully you may also get to experience fun, passion and adventures similar to that we have been so fortunate to have/shared from using Minelab detectors.

4.  Upon buying a Minelab detector featuring Pulse-Induction technology - you can receive field training in a goldfield (e.g. near Brisbane or northern NSW);

5.  Welcome to visit us at our two stores in Brisbane at Upper Mount Gravatt & Clontarf (open up to 6 days a week - with good parking access), where you can actually see & feel our large range of Minelab detectors, accessories, sluices, highbankers and other prospecting gear - whilst drawing upon our significant experience & knowledge for options, tips and advice. You can also inspect our collection of coins & relics on display.
6.  Welcome to access the BLOG section on our website - to obtain expert advice on a range of topics including detectors, technologies, accessories, prospecting/detecting tips & locations, etc; and
7.  Always welcome to call or e-mail us if you have any queries, questions, feedback, advice, or experiences/photos you would like to share with us. Given we are experienced prospectors - we are also very patient, thorough & understanding when it comes to genuine & respectful enquiries, particularly from novices who are keen to learn more.