Editor’s Note: October 8, 2026: After completing testing, we’ve added the Minelab Vanquish 560 as our new best overall. Its predecessor, the Minelab Vanquish 440 has been replaced by a new version, ...

A new mine detector technology has been tested in Brisbane, Australia, that puts a new spin on hunting things that go boom.

In this epic metal detecting adventure, I head deep into a remote mountain river canyon to scan natural rock traps and bedrock crevices. What started as faint signals under the water quickly turned ...

Don't go out wandering aimlessly looking for treasure. A little research can make your metal detecting hobby much more rewarding. By Eric Alt Published Apr 11, 2026 1:28 PM EDT Add Popular Science ...

The DuPont City Council has banned unauthorized digging and excavating in city parks and property, as well as using metal detectors for that purpose. The unanimous vote came Tuesday. Although local ...

Available in seven models to handle a wide range of applications, Eriez model 1200T series metal detectors detect both ferrous and nonferrous tramp metal in magnetic ores, highly mineralized products ...

When most people think of metal detecting, they picture a hobbyist wandering around in the sand at the beach, looking for coins or other small objects. However, metal detecting can be so much more ...

If you're like most people, you have a hobby that keeps you busy whenever you have downtime. Whether that's collecting highly valuable retro video games or going hiking with your favorite tech gadgets ...