Gold Prospecting

Gold prospecting is the art and science of mineral exploration for gold, one of the rarest metals on earth. Individuals and groups who search for gold are known as gold prospectors.

Articles

What Size of Highbanker Should I Buy (Width)?

5 Tips to Avoid Losing Gold in a Highbanker

Should I Buy a Highbanker?

What Are Some Good Gold Panning Tips For Beginners? (Techniques)

How I Built a 6 Inch Highbanker (Backpackable) - With Cyle Haddon

The Pickaxe Guide to Gold Panning For Beginners

Why a 6 Inch Backpack Highbanker is the Best Size - With Cyle Haddon of Crux Prospecting

What Are the Best 6 Inch Highbankers?

The 3 Best Mini Highbankers of 2025

Winter Gold Panning: Challenges

Topics

Highbankers

Gold Pans

Cleanup Sluices

Sub-Topics

6 Inch Highbankers

Beginner

About The Founder

Hi, I'm Dan, the owner of Pickaxe.ca. I live in the Okanagan in BC, Canada and enjoy sharing what I have learned about gold prospecting over the past 5 years. Whether you are interested in improving your research, testing, panning, highbanking, or cleanups, you'll find some valuable information here. If your goal is to get as much gold as possible then you are in good company.