Ultimate Review Of The Nokta Makro Midi Hoard Kids Metal Detector
The Nokta Makro Midi Hoard is a waterproof metal detector that is perfect for children under 10 years old. Get your little one started on the path to discovering valuable items.
Practical metal detecting and gold prospecting guidance
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Do I need a licence to metal detect?
Published 18 October 2021 · Updated 25 August 2026
A site-by-site guide to landowner permission, heritage permits, protected places and responsible detecting.
Gold detector or general metal detector?
Published 18 October 2021 · Updated 25 August 2026
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Are There Any Good Places Left To Metal Detect?
With metal detecting being so popular many of the obvious places have already been hunted. Read our blog to find out where to metal detect in South Africa.
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Can a Metal Detector Detect Diamonds?
Can a metal detector detect diamonds? No. Diamonds contain no metal so can’t be detected by a metal detector. Read our Metal Detecting Blog to learn more.
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Choosing a Fishing Magnet
When choosing a fishing magnet there are a few factors to consider such as a single or double-sided magnet. Read our blog to learn more about magnet fishing.
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Do I need an additional coil for my metal detector?
Some detectorists go their entire lives hunting with the same coil, but many others will invest in an additional search coil that helps their hunting style in one way or another.
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Do I Need a Licence to Metal Detect?
Do I need a licence to metal detect? No, however, this does not mean you may detect just anywhere. Read our Metal Detecting Blog to learn more.
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How Deep Can a Metal Detector Find Targets
How deep can a metal detector find targets is a common question especially for new detectorists. Read our blog article discussing metal detecting depth.
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Beach Detecting | FAQ | Metal Detecting | Metal Detectors | Top Detecting Gear | Top PinPointers | Treasure Hunting
How to Pinpoint On The Fly Using Your Metal Detector
How to pinpoint using a metal detector is explained in detail along with pictures. Learn how to save time and effort with the correct pinpointing technique.
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Metal Detecting For Kids – Not Just A Hobby
Metal detecting is a hobby for the family. The Nokta Makro Mini/Midi Hoard detector for kids and Simplex+ for adults are ideal metal detectors to get started.
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Beach Detecting | Metal Detecting | Metal Detectors | Top Detecting Gear | Top Metal Detectors | Treasure Hunting
New Nokta Makro Simultaneous Multi-Frequency Metal Detector
A live blog detailing the status of the new Nokta Makro Simultaneous Multi-Frequency Metal Detector for release in 2021. Stay up to date with the latest info.
