Panners Mate

13/09/2026

Outback Prospecting is a well-known gold prospecting and metal detecting business based in Clermont, Queensland - one of Australia’s most recognised fossicking regions. Specialising in prospecting equipment, detector sales, hire and hands-on training, they support both beginners and experienced prospectors with practical advice and quality gear backed by years of field experience.

As a certified Minelab dealer, Outback Prospecting has built a strong reputation within the Australian prospecting community for helping customers improve their skills and find more gold.

We’re proud to have Outback Prospecting stocking the Panners Mate range, giving prospectors in Central Queensland another great location to see our products in person and get expert local advice.

Check them out at Outback Prospecting

13/09/2026

11/09/2026

A day out at Three Creeks Gold Mine, Bingara NSW 🇦🇺

Bulk sampling some virgin alluvial wash and putting the Panners Mate through its paces.

Straight from the ground, straight through the concentrator… chasing that yellow with our mates at Three Creeks and Bingara Gold 🌟🌟

09/09/2026

Chris left us this feedback recently:

"Hey mate, this is Chris from last weekend that bought the panners mate. Went out today with it and got on the gold lol.

Really happy with it and will probably use it most weekends

Thanks for coming to the Leyburn event, I probably wouldn’t have bought one only you were there and saw it working

Hopefully catch up again soon

Chris"

Thank you Chris, we always appreciate our customers sending us details of their Panners Mate on the job - photos, videos, testimonials.

07/09/2026

✨ Looking for somewhere to find gold near Brisbane? ⛏️

If you’re new to prospecting, knowing where to actually start looking can be half the battle.

We’ve put together a beginner-friendly guide covering four recognised gold fossicking areas within reach of Brisbane:

🟡 Deep Creek, Gympie
🟡 Thanes Creek
🟡 Durikai State Forest GPA
🟡 Talgai State Forest GPA

We also explain what to look for once you get there — including creek bends, bedrock cracks, rock bars, gravel deposits and other places where heavy gold can naturally settle.

And if you’re heading west into the drier goldfields, we cover one of the biggest challenges prospectors face: water.

👉 Read the full guide: Where to Find Gold Near Brisbane

https://www.pannersmate.com.au/news/details/where-to-find-gold-near-brisbane-a-beginners-guide

Know someone who keeps saying they want to give gold prospecting a go? Tag them or share this with them. 🏕️⛏️

01/09/2026

Thinking about gold prospecting in NSW? Make sure you know the rules. 🏆

Before you head out with your pan or detector, it’s important to understand where you can legally fossick, whether you need a permit, and what equipment is allowed.

We’ve put together a clear, no-nonsense guide covering:

✔ NSW gold prospecting laws
✔ State Forest permits
✔ National Park restrictions
✔ Private property rules
✔ What counts as legal fossicking equipment

We also explain how The Panners Mate complies with NSW regulations and supports low-impact, responsible prospecting — especially in dry areas where water is limited.

If you’re prospecting in NSW this season, this is worth a read.

👉 Read the full article here:
https://www.pannersmate.com.au/news/details/gold-prospecting-laws-in-nsw

28/08/2026

25/08/2026

Located in the historic gold mining town of Mount Morgan, Queensland, Mount Morgan Outdoors is Central Queensland’s one-stop shop for prospecting, fossicking, camping and outdoor gear.

Mount Morgan Outdoors stocks one of the region’s largest ranges of prospecting and fossicking equipment, catering for everyone from beginners through to experienced prospectors. Their range includes metal detectors from leading brands including Minelab and Garrett, along with river sluices, highbankers and accessories.

Mount Morgan Outdoors now proudly stocks The Panners Mate, giving prospectors across Central Queensland access to our portable dry-processing system designed for remote and low-water areas. The Panners Mate helps prospectors reduce water use while efficiently breaking down material and concentrating gold before final panning.

Whether you’re heading out for a weekend fossicking trip or setting up for serious prospecting, the team at Mount Morgan Outdoors offers friendly local advice backed by real knowledge of the region’s goldfields.

Servicing Rockhampton, Central Queensland and customers Australia-wide, Mount Morgan Outdoors is a trusted destination for quality outdoor and prospecting equipment.

Check them out at Mount Morgan Outdoors

24/08/2026

The Panners Mate is a compact, flat-pack gold concentrating system built for Australian prospecting. It has been designed to set up easily in a regular plastic tub and allows for a stable, low-water processing setup wherever you are.

This is an awesome tool for your gold concentration. It breaks down clay, removes excess material and quickly reduces your paydirt, all while using only a small amount of water. Its lightweight durable panels assemble in minutes and pack down flat for easy transport in its heavy duty canvas bag.

Get a FREE Green Gold Pan with your Panners Mate while stocks last!

Available both online or in store at Detect A Den: Shop 3, 2-4 Orient Street, Batemans Bay.