Most consumer metal detectors find coin-sized objects 8–16 inches deep, but pro models can find items several feet down. In ...

Metal detectors are simple, effective, and inexpensive remote sensing tools with real value to archaeologists. The archaeologists is presented an overview of how to use a metal detector and outlines ...

For someone to get started, a basic metal detector, pick, GPS and two-way radio can cost about $5,000. A miner's right can be bought from the WA Government for $25 to prospect on vacant Crown land.