I Found GOLD Metal Detecting an Abandoned Mine

Found gold detecting and panning around an old abandoned mine site near Cowra Creek, Bredo — plus explored some forgotten open cuts and shafts along the way. In this video I show what gold-bearing quartz looks like, the rock indicators worth watching for, and a full pan showing the gold I recovered. ⛏️ Metal detecting and creek panning for natural gold around bedrock 🔍 How to identify gold-bearing quartz and what rock indicators to look for 🏚️ Exploring historic mine workings and forgotten diggings Got a question about the gear, the location type, or the quartz indicators? Drop it in the comments — happy to help. If you're into gold prospecting, rock hounding, and getting off the beaten track, subscribe for more trips like this one. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Old mine workings can be extremely dangerous. Always take safety precautions, check ground stability, follow local fossicking regulations, and respect heritage sites. #GoldProspecting #MetalDetecting #GoldPanning #MiningHistory #CowraGold #GoldInQuartz #GoldProspecting #MetalDetecting #GoldPanning #MiningHistory #GoldInQuartz