# Latest **URL:** https://forum.pmat.org.au/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.pmat.org.au/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.pmat.org.au/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to the PMAT forum](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/welcome-to-the-pmat-forum/7)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 May 2019 03:19 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/welcome-to-the-pmat-forum/7 "2019-05-30T03:19:12Z")
This forum is aimed at people interested in fossicking and prospecting in Tasmania. The forum in general is not restricted to members of PMAT (the Prospectors and Miners Association of Tasmania), and new members are welc… --- ## [MRT lowers 5 year prospecting licence price and eliminates 1 year license](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/mrt-lowers-5-year-prospecting-licence-price-and-eliminates-1-year-license/364)
**Author:** [@warrenaw](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/warrenaw)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2026 04:50 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/mrt-lowers-5-year-prospecting-licence-price-and-eliminates-1-year-license/364 "2026-09-20T04:50:38Z")
Things are coming more in line with the other states. Now its $32.40 for a 5 year license. No mention of the one year license at all. https://www.mrt.tas.gov.au/\_data/assets/pdf\_file/0009/235368/APPROVED-MRDA\_P1-Applic… --- ## [Highbanker for sale](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/highbanker-for-sale/1637)
**Author:** [@Burbury](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Burbury)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [14 September 2026 06:52 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/highbanker-for-sale/1637 "2026-09-14T06:52:29Z")
Highbanker $650. inc 1.5 hp. suction pump pump alone $300 to $400 . all hoses fittings etc inc spares and grid for gemstones you may have seen running at PMAT field trips to Back Creek. Colin 0417100666. Pmat mem… --- ## [Equinox 800 for sale](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/equinox-800-for-sale/1630)
**Author:** [@Dylan](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Dylan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [11 September 2026 09:40 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/equinox-800-for-sale/1630 "2026-09-11T09:40:52Z")
Hi I have a near new equinox 800 with 6 inch coil 1 hr use ready to go for sale need gone asap in Burnie got 750 on on it --- ## [New to the game](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/new-to-the-game/1633)
**Author:** [@Andrewb87](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Andrewb87)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 September 2026 05:52 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/new-to-the-game/1633 "2026-09-10T05:52:10Z")
Hey all I’m new to the game, I have the basic stuff sluice, pan, dolly pot for the bigger rocks, and a cheap detector from temu (have a small budget). I live in north west in Roger river. Any tips u can give me would b… --- ## [Southern Raiders.. Arrrrr](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/southern-raiders-arrrrr/1629)
**Author:** [@Drystone](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Drystone)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [1 September 2026 00:42 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/southern-raiders-arrrrr/1629 "2026-09-01T00:42:50Z")
It’s about that time of year when the Tassie contingent relieved the northeners of their golden burden heh heh --- ## [GPX5000 package c/w spares](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/gpx5000-package-c-w-spares/1632)
**Author:** [@Peterf57](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Peterf57)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [27 August 2026 03:06 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/gpx5000-package-c-w-spares/1632 "2026-08-27T03:06:50Z")
Hi everyone, unfortunately my prospecting days have come to an end. I’ve decided to sell my GPX5000 plus all the gear that goes with it. These include: mono & DD coils, good quality detector bag, manuals, harness, headph… --- ## [Has anyone got a copy of the December 2020 issue of "Gold, Gem and Treasure"?](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/has-anyone-got-a-copy-of-the-december-2020-issue-of-gold-gem-and-treasure/1622)
**Author:** [@miguel](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/miguel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 July 2026 21:19 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/has-anyone-got-a-copy-of-the-december-2020-issue-of-gold-gem-and-treasure/1622 "2026-07-20T21:19:33Z")
Hi everyone, I was alerted to some of my images that were ripped off from my Apple Isle Prospector blog and were used without permission or attribution in an online article in the Gold Gem and Treasure website. They eve… --- ## [Apps for going bush](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/apps-for-going-bush/1623)
**Author:** [@Mick](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Mick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [18 July 2026 11:55 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/apps-for-going-bush/1623 "2026-07-18T11:55:28Z")
Hi all,just wanting to know which gps apps is everyone using when out bush. --- ## [Weldborough Field Trip Saturday 2 May 2026](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/weldborough-field-trip-saturday-2-may-2026/1588)
**Author:** [@pmatadmin](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/pmatadmin)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [30 June 2026 11:19 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/weldborough-field-trip-saturday-2-may-2026/1588 "2026-06-30T11:19:21Z")
Our next field trip will be to Weldborough on Saturday 2 May 2026 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. 300×225 13 KB The meeting place will be at the Weldborough Hotel beer garden at 9:00 am Saturday 2 May. As usual, there is no cost … --- ## [Sabbath Creek 8-9 Nov 2025](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/sabbath-creek-8-9-nov-2025/1515)
**Author:** [@miguel](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/miguel)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [25 June 2026 22:02 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/sabbath-creek-8-9-nov-2025/1515 "2026-06-25T22:02:26Z")
Hi everyone, Our next trip will be to Sabath Creek on the weekend of the 8th and 9th of November, to coincide with the Zeehan Gem Show. This field trip is free for members, but you have to be a PMAT member to attend. S… --- ## [Crown land prospecting](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/crown-land-prospecting/1620)
**Author:** [@Mick](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Mick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2026 01:34 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/crown-land-prospecting/1620 "2026-06-24T01:34:52Z")
Hi all,just a newbie question. I thought all rivers and creeks were crown land,therefore I would be able to prospect in them When I check them on MRT map most of them are under a mining lease. Struggling to find places t… --- ## [New Gpx11 coils for $100.00?](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/new-gpx11-coils-for-100-00/1619)
**Author:** [@Jbee](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Jbee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2026 09:26 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/new-gpx11-coils-for-100-00/1619 "2026-06-18T09:26:28Z")
No connection to me, just spotted these appear on FB marketplace. If the real thing and i had a 6000 (which I don’t) they look like a bargain? --- ## [Lisle - Virgin gravel](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/lisle-virgin-gravel/280)
**Author:** [@ratters](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/ratters)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [9 June 2026 21:13 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/lisle-virgin-gravel/280 "2026-06-09T21:13:43Z")
Just thought I’d share this example of how the virgin wash layer looks around Lisle which the old timers were chasing. The layers are quite clearly defined, on the bottom you have the light coloured decomposed granite w… --- ## [NE Tasmania Sapphires](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/ne-tasmania-sapphires/1606)
**Author:** [@Chris125](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Chris125)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2026 12:38 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/ne-tasmania-sapphires/1606 "2026-05-29T12:38:47Z")
G’day all I’m here in Weldborough at the moment I’ve been coming out this quite abit over the years I’ve been trying new spots today went to the Groom River and Crystal Creek unfortunately didn’t even find a single gem t… --- ## [Pin pointer , budget v highend](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/pin-pointer-budget-v-highend/1604)
**Author:** [@Valmetf4](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Valmetf4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [13 May 2026 04:11 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/pin-pointer-budget-v-highend/1604 "2026-05-13T04:11:01Z")
Is there much difference in quality with pin pointers . Not knowing anything about but i see there are $250 + also down to $9.95 so im starting at the bottom . Temu . 9.95 . Seems to work of its able to pin point . Ma… --- ## [Gold Atlas Victoria](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/gold-atlas-victoria/1597)
**Author:** [@johno](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/johno)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2026 11:33 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/gold-atlas-victoria/1597 "2026-04-30T11:33:59Z")
Any loan me an Vic Atlas for 4 weeks. Heading off this Saturday. 2 may. John van der Woude 0447176151 --- ## [Trip to Styx river](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/trip-to-styx-river/1181)
**Author:** [@Elliott](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Elliott)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [19 April 2026 12:04 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/trip-to-styx-river/1181 "2026-04-19T12:04:26Z")
Hello everyone, I am a long time fan of prospecting but finally decided to pull the pin and get the license. The first trip was out to a remote but in the allow prospecting area of the Styx river. Mainly trying to snip … --- ## [Sniping buddies wanted](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/sniping-buddies-wanted/1536)
**Author:** [@Rosco](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Rosco)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [9 April 2026 02:50 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/sniping-buddies-wanted/1536 "2026-04-09T02:50:23Z")
Hey all new to the group :waving\_hand: I come down to Tassie every summer and mad keen sniper. Just quit my job a few months ago and been full time on the gold…. Doing better than actually working :grin: Just looking … --- ## [Lisle gold fields](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/lisle-gold-fields/1589)
**Author:** [@Valmetf4](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Valmetf4)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [7 April 2026 12:21 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/lisle-gold-fields/1589 "2026-04-07T12:21:39Z")
I have recieved a couple of publications .An archaeological survey of the lisle - denison goldfields , part 1 and 2 its a good read for anyone still doing trips down there as i do . There was the belief that a large v… --- ## [Have you tried the new rocker box from Picket Prospecting?](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/have-you-tried-the-new-rocker-box-from-picket-prospecting/1584)
**Author:** [@Matthew940](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Matthew940)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [20 March 2026 22:23 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/have-you-tried-the-new-rocker-box-from-picket-prospecting/1584 "2026-03-20T22:23:11Z")
Hey there, Just wanted to commend Picket Prospectings new rocker “rockit” box. Dave ( from the forum) and i tested her out on a creek and it was a game changer to just using a sluice and pans. Lightweight, super easy t… --- ## [Sniping buddy wanted](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/sniping-buddy-wanted/1433)
**Author:** [@Whishy](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Whishy)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [19 March 2026 07:14 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/sniping-buddy-wanted/1433 "2026-03-19T07:14:40Z")
I’m interested in sniping for gold, I am new to the hobby and would like to find other people to go with. I’m a 50yo male from Shearwater, in good health and flexible with days and locations. I have a 4WD, swag, camp g… --- ## [2026 AGM at Lake Burbury Camping Ground](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/2026-agm-at-lake-burbury-camping-ground/1555)
**Author:** [@miguel](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/miguel)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [17 March 2026 11:47 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/2026-agm-at-lake-burbury-camping-ground/1555 "2026-03-17T11:47:18Z")
Hi everyone, Our 2026 AGM will be held on Saturday 7th of March at 8:00 am at Lake Burbury campground. As usual we will have a raffle and some merchandise. The raffle will be drawn at 5:00 pm at the campground. If you… --- ## [Middleton Creek, Corinna](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/middleton-creek-corinna/1576)
**Author:** [@Adrian](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Adrian)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 March 2026 06:34 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/middleton-creek-corinna/1576 "2026-03-15T06:34:51Z")
Beginner Prospector here, only panned a few times, finally visited Middleton creek over the past few days. Tried panning downstream from the road maybe 300-400m in few different spots for a few hours each day Got a few… --- ## [Looking to purchase gold samples](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/looking-to-purchase-gold-samples/1570)
**Author:** [@Matthew940](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Matthew940)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 February 2026 05:28 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/looking-to-purchase-gold-samples/1570 "2026-02-26T05:28:55Z")
Hi there, Im only just getting into gold detecting and prospecting and would like to experiment with my metal detector. Just wondering if anyone had a small nugget and/or alluvial gold specs that I could purchase? You … --- ## [Lune river agate ID help](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/lune-river-agate-id-help/1565)
**Author:** [@Jacobtj](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Jacobtj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 February 2026 01:47 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/lune-river-agate-id-help/1565 "2026-02-21T01:47:29Z")
Hi, I’ve just come to lune river with some friends to search for agates, fossilised wood and fern. Was wondering if these patterns on agates indicate that they’re fossils (fern or something else), or if these are just r… --- ## [New to prospecting](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/new-to-prospecting/1548)
**Author:** [@Valmetf4](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Valmetf4)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [6 February 2026 20:53 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/new-to-prospecting/1548 "2026-02-06T20:53:04Z")
Hi. Im new to prospecting and just been given a metal detector minilab 1000 . I grew up in the Northeast as a kid at Nabowla in the 70s and 80s and remember the last house standing on Bessels straight . Ive panned in … --- ## [Annual General meeting 2026](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/annual-general-meeting-2026/1549)
**Author:** [@Leigha](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Leigha)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2026 07:44 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/annual-general-meeting-2026/1549 "2026-01-16T07:44:19Z")
Hi All, Happy New Year while it’s still January! Just wondering about the AGM trip for Feb. Is it still Lake Burbury? Cheers Leigha --- ## [Lefroy road trip](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/lefroy-road-trip/1123)
**Author:** [@Rickie3](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Rickie3)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [28 December 2025 10:16 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/lefroy-road-trip/1123 "2025-12-28T10:16:45Z")
Gday, the wife and I finally have a day to ourselves and we have always wanted to go to Lefroy as we have never been there, we are heading there tomorrow, and we are hoping to find a spot to do some panning and maybe som… --- ## [Where to buy equipment](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/where-to-buy-equipment/1539)
**Author:** [@Ferdinand](https://forum.pmat.org.au/u/Ferdinand)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [24 December 2025 10:12 UTC](https://forum.pmat.org.au/t/where-to-buy-equipment/1539 "2025-12-24T10:12:38Z")
Hi, My name is Ferdinand, I am from Austria and I pan gold since 50 years. Right now I am in Tasmania and I am searching for the panning equipment to hire or to buy. Do you have any advice for a person to contact? I wo… [Next page](https://forum.pmat.org.au/latest.md?page=1)