Sildale Pty Ltd    (Trading as:)    

Treasure Enterprises of Australia

Australia's Oldest & Largest Supplier of Metal Detectors, Gold Prospecting and Treasure Hunting Equipment   (Est. 1976)

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Email:      sildale@yahoo.com      

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Tuesday 1st September 2009

 

MASSIVE SAVINGS

 

We are clearing out a lot of "stuff" that we have accumulated over the years at massive reduced prices.

Just click on to      MEGA SALE     at the top of this page.

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Monday 20th April 2009

 

Just released and now available !

 

     

METAL DETECTING FOR GOLD & RELICS IN AUSTRALIA   (4th Edition)

 

This ever popular title has been out of print for many years …. however since then the author Doug Stone, well known Australian author, prospector, geologist and gold-field tour guide has devoted the interim 30 years or so researching, prospecting and field mapping Australia's goldfields.

The first edition released in July 1980 was at the time when two local high school students from Wedderburn in Victoria found the 'Beggary Hill Nugget' weighing 2.65 kg when gold reached a peak of $800 per ounce in Australia .

A lot has changed since those days with gold now reaching over $1,400.00 per ounce and still rising. It is predicted that gold will most likely hit $2,000.00 per ounce within the next 12 months. Coupled with this, Minelab Electronics with their research, development with current technology have produced the world's best gold prospecting metal detectors.

This massive new hard cover edition of "Metal Detecting for Gold & Relics in Australia" which measures 280mm x 210mm with 424 colour pages weighing 1.75 kg is crammed full with over 300 pages devoted to detailed maps covering all mainland states.

Many new maps have been added to this new edition covering the "Top End" such as Barkly Tableland and East McDonnell Ranges in the Northern Territory; the Pilbara in Western Australia; additional maps for Victoria's 'Golden Triangle'. A large section on the Tibooburra and Milparinka goldfields in north-west New South Wales is also included as well as many of the important goldfields of South Australia from Echunga in the south to Teetulpa in the north just off the Barrier Highway from Broken Hill..

Other chapters in "Metal Detecting for Gold & Relics in Australia " include an excellent history of metal detecting in Australia , information on the current models of metal detectors presently available in Australia , excellent instructions on their use as well as some of the pitfalls and differences on detectors. Also included are hundreds and hundreds of colour photographs.

This book is arguably one of books which should not be missed by the serious prospector.

The price is only $125.00 plus $5.00 postage.

Be one of the first to get this magnificent book ... Email your order order to us today !

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Tuesday 7th April 2009

 

RELICS & GOLD NUGGETS UNEARTHED IN NORTH QUEENSLAND FLOODS !

 

 

Story and pictures .... courtesy of:

The Courier Mail, Brisbane, Queensland

Tuesday 7th April 2009

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Monday 6th April 2009

NEW MINELAB MODELS NOW RELEASED !

 

Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd have just released their new range of coin & relic metal detectors.

 

The X-TERRA SERIES II

 

Full information on these units can be viewed on the MINELAB METAL DETECTORS page.

Just go to the top of this page and click on to METAL DETECTORS

 

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Tuesday 3rd February 2009

Treasure Hunters find $500 million worth of gold

 

The US firm which claims to have discovered one of the greatest British warships ever lost at sea is seeking "immediate" permission to begin recovering artefacts from the wreck.

Florida-based Odyssey has been embroiled in a legal dispute with the Spanish government, after it recovered a shipwreck with gold and silver coins in 2007 and flew the haul, estimated by some to be worth $US 500 million, back to the United States of America.

It discovered the final resting place of the HMS Victory in the English Channel and notified the British Ministry of Defence as soon as the team concluded it was the man-of-war which sank in a storm in 1744 with a crew of 1150.

The exploration company said it was negotiating a collaboration agreement with the British government, which claims sovereignty over the ship thought to have been the most impressive war vessel of its time.

"The money is not as important as the cultural and historical significance of the discovery. It is a monumental event, not only for Odyssey but for the world," Odyssey's CEO Greg Stemm said.

"It is probably the most significant shipwreck find to date”.

"HMS Victory was the mightiest vessel of the 18th century and the eclectic mix of guns we found on the site will prove essential in further refining our understanding of naval weaponry used during the era," he added.

Odyssey said it feared the wreck was suffering substantial damage from natural erosion and extensive trawler-fishing and its contents could be lost unless they were brought to the surface as soon as possible.

The Victory's archaeological treasures are prized by salvagers because they are believed to include 100 brass cannons, thought to be engraved with dolphins and the monogram of King George II, and a substantial amount of gold and silver.

Odyssey said it found the wreck 100 metres under the English Channel, nearly 100km from the Channel Islands site where the ship was historically believed to have been wrecked in a violent storm.

Reports from the time claim the ship was carrying four tonnes of gold.

 

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Friday 14th November 2008

NEW !

The Minelab SAFARI Metal Detector has now been released.

   

SAFARI     ….FBS performance at the touch of a button!

This brand new model now replaces the ever-popular Minelab Quattro Metal Detector.

Powered by Minelab's FBS multiple frequency, the SAFARI combines deep, sensitive and accurate performance.

SAFARI uses advanced digital fitering to eliminate the influence of ground signals, automatically. Experience easy detecting whatever the field conditions.

With its High Trash Density setting, Target I.D's and audio tones are updated when sweeping over closely spaced targets really fast ! This improves the recovery of deeply buried high conductivity targets in a trashy environment and yet allows to more accurately identify the type of target found.

Accurate and easy to use. Just press the pin-point button and watch the SAFARI zone in on the precise location of the target.

With four (4) pre-programmed 'Detect' modes you can choose from Coin; Coin & Jewellery; Relic; All Metal. Each individual mode contains the optimum settings for identifying the characteristics of you preferred targets thus allowing you to maximise your time in the field.

Features of the SAFARI include:

  • Ultra-lightweight 11" Double D waterproof coil combines high performance, great depth and sharp pinpointing. 
  • Four pre-programmed Detection Modes - Coin; Coin/Jewellery; Relic and All Metal
  • Four (4) Programmable user modes.
  • Linear -10 to +40 discrimination scale. Accept/Reject functionality.
  • Fully Automatic and Manual Sensitivity control options.
  • Pinpoint with audio and visual indicators for accurate detection. 
  • Trash Density - High ensures fewer false signals experienced in typical coin and relic environments, Low is ideal for clean sites. 
  • Threshold adjustment level on a 0-40 scale.
  • Target Volume Adjust - adapts target signal volume to suit user preference.
  • Noise Cancel - automatically selects the quietest, most stable channel for detecting.
  • Menu Interface - Intuitive menu structure for fast and easy access and adjustment. Clear view target depth gauge; Target ID number; Target Icon (in Coin and Coin/Jewellery Modes); Mode indicators and Graphic Identification Bar showing active discrimination pattern. 
  • LCD Screen, 64 x 128 pixel with adjustable contrast settings. 
  • Long lower shaft as standard allowing extra extension for user comfort.
  • Robust, well balanced design for comfortable detecting over longer periods.

Specifications:

The SAFARI comes standard with a three (3) part adjustable rod, the lower rod being made from lightweight super strength Carbon fibre. An intermediate rod and the upper rod having the control box pre-fitted, High-impact resistant Arm rest and strap, Rear mounted all-metal detector stand, New thinner, lighter coil 11” Double D FBS submersible search coil, coil cover, 12 volt Alkaline Battery Pack (Excluding 8 X 1.5 volt AA batteries), ¼” headphone plug. Instruction manual. 

We also supply a AUSTRALIAN COIN IDENTIFICATION CHART showing the Ferrous Conductivity (Fe - Co) Number of each denomination both decimal & pre-decimal.

Accessories available:   that can be purchased are: Headphones, 8" Search coil, 12 volt Rechargeable Battery Pack, 240 volt Mains Charger, 12 volt Auto Charger and a Protective Control Box / Meter cover Bag.

WARRANTY: 3 Years on the Control Box and Search Coil.

Price:   $1,395.00  (Including GST)

Please contact us for our SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE !

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Friday 10th October 2008

 

GOOD NEWS FOR AUSSIE GOLD PROSPECTORS !

With the present crash in the Australian Dollar and the price of gold rising due to the world's financial crisis the price of gold is now reaching:

 

AUD  $ 1,300.00 per ounce  !!

 

My advice ...  "make hay while the sun shines"   NOW  ... as the saying goes.

 

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29th August 2008

NEW !

E - TRAC       is here !

 

                

What is   E - Trac  ?   ... the evolution of discovery !

It is new type and model of coin and treasure hunting metal detector now released by Minelab Electronics available as from today !

This brand new model of metal detector similar to the Minelab Explorer SE is a new product which now sets a new benchmark for the metal detector industry.

It is a world first !

The    E-Trac   has been designed to be innovative and intuitive and combined with Minelab’s multi-frequency FBS technology brings a whole new world to treasure hunting with the benefit of programming the settings with your own computer. Yes, the detector comes complete with a CD with the software package including a USB cable plus a complete Xchange User Guide which can be installed on your computer.  These settings can even be then emailed to a friend.

For those of you who are into computers in a big way … you will love what the E-Trac can do for you !

The main features of   E-Trac   are summarised for your information hereunder:  

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        Ultra-lightweight waterproof 11” Double D Waterproof Coil: versatile with sharp, accurate pinpointing and depth!

  • ·         QuickMask ™: with independent Ferrous and Conductivity rejection level adjust: a fast and simple way to edit Patterns.

  • ·         Smartfind ™:  Minelab's proven unique discrimination dual coordinate target profiling.

  • ·         Discrimination Scale with radical realignment: Improves the target ID (Identification)   and recovery rate of good targets at depth.

  • ·         Sensitivity functionality: with expanded Auto, Manual and “Suggested” settings.

  • ·         Refined Threshold adjustment level on a 1 - 50 scale: Greater precision to suit User requirements.

  • ·         Pinpoint with audio and visual indicators on two (2) modes: Makes target size and identification more accurate than ever.

  • ·         Four (4) pre-programmed Minelab User Modes: with specific Settings and Patterns suited to Coins; High Trash; Beach and Relics.

  • ·         Four (4) User Mode Slots: Personalise Modes to suit specific detecting target preferences and environment.

  • ·         Ground Setting options of Neutral and Difficult: Adapt easily to benign or the most challenging operating conditions with these settings.

  • ·         Trash Density:  High ensures fewer false signals experienced in high trash environments, Low is perfect for cleaner sites. 

  • ·         User-centred Keypad and Menu Interface Design: Enhanced usability with intuitive icons and logical menu sequences that are fast and so    easy to use!

  • ·         Clear resolution Visual Display Panel:  A  72mm x 48mm  Panel specially designed for optimum visibility in all light conditions.

  • ·         Ergonomic, perfectly balanced Handle Assembly: Designed to ensure longer periods of detecting without fatigue!

  • ·         E-Trac Xchange USB functionality:  create, download and upload your E-Trac Settings and Discrimination Patterns for Users favourite sites. Save to a PC and create a library of favourite sites or XChange them with others by email.

  • ·         Additional Expert Features and Preferences: This allows E-Trac customisation to suit User needs.

  • ·         …and much, much more !

Full information on this brand new model can be viewed on our   MINELAB METAL DETECTORS   page

Just click on to    METAL DETECTORS    at the top of this page.

Direct Link:    http://www.treasureenterprises.com/Metal%20Detectors/E-Trac.htm

Price:   $1,795.00  (Including GST)

Please contact us for our SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE !

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13th June 2008

BURKE and WILLS TREASURE FIND

 

As you will see from the photograph below and by using a Minelab GP Metal Detector several artefacts believed to have belonged to the explorers Burke and Wills have been located.

Courtesy of "The Courier Mail", Brisbane, Queensland    (Friday 13th June 2008)

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1st May 2008

"LOAMING FOR GOLD"

    

Loaming for Gold   is an Australian prospecting icon.

 

First published in 1934, it is now in its fourth edition (2008)

Reprint with new material  with a Foreword and Biographical notes by Bob Sheppard.

 

The author discovered over 100 gold mines, large and small, using the techniques described in this book.

In the huge auriferous areas of Australia much more remains to be found by prospectors, both amateur and professional.

 

The potential is immense and the techniques can be mastered by almost anyone.

This book is the fabled ‘map’ to your own gold mine.

Price:  $25.00 (Including GST & Postage)

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Update:  May 2008

NEW !   MINELAB    GPX - 4500   METAL DETECTOR

 

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The NEW    Minelab GPX - 4500 Metal Detector   is  NOW AVAILABLE !

For all the full information on this detector please view our MINELAB METAL DETECTOR page ... just click on METAL DETECTORS at the top of this page.

For our special SPECIAL PRICE ... just click on to METAL DETECTOR WEB SUPER SPECIALS at the top of this page.

A QUICK OVERVIEW

The GPX-4500 is the ultimate gold finding detector with new added features that makes it stronger and more versatile than ever before.

Incorporating new SETA technology, it is quieter and more immune to interference, so that it is a real pleasure to use.

No matter if you’ve never picked up a detector before, the GPX-4500 has automatic  functions and pre-set search modes that make you an expert in a matter of moments. Quieter operation, louder target signals, improved discrimination, and more versatile, the GPX-4500 is the gold detector that gives the best results  ....... therefore ....... Why would you walk around with a lesser detector and find less gold nuggets? 

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NEW GPX-4500 FEATURES  

NEW TIMINGS so the GPX-4500 is even more versatile. Users of the GPX-4000 have learnt just how valuable it is to have a range of timings to optimise the performance of the detector. In addition to the four timings found on the previous model, the GPX-4500 now introduces two new timings, Enhance & Sharp. The new Enhance timing is a powerful feature, similar to the Sensitive Smooth timing, but provides an improvement in the depth and signal response on small and larger targets. The Sharp timing is more suited to quieter soils and can also be used for pin-pointing.

NO-FUSS DETECTING WITH PRE-PROGRAMMED SEARCH MODES

The GPX-4500 offers pre-programmed search modes, for easy ‘switch-on & go’ detecting. In addition to the General and Deep search modes are four others, Hi Mineral; Hi Trash; Patch and Test A modes. All 6 search modes can also be modified with your favourite settings and renamed.

GB (Ground Balance) OFF for neutral soils. When searching in non-mineralised solis, ground balance can be switched off to give increased depth. This setting will be popular for treasure and relic hunters in loam or sandy soils.

BACKLIGHT so you can read the LCD menu in any light, day or night. The backlight has adjustable time-out to preserve battery life.

STABILIZER for the smoother threshold. The Stabilizer function is a fine tuner that gives the operator full control over the threshold stability. After all other functions are set, you will use the Stabilizer to give fine adjustment for a smoother threshold and the ability to pick up the faintest of signals.

TARGET VOLUME ... Target Volume allows you to increase the strength of softer target signals. This is useful for very windy conditions; for people suffering from hearing loss; and to adjust the audio volume when using external speakers. This is a powerful feature, and will work in conjunction with the Stabilizer control, giving you the ultimate in fine tuning ability.

IMPROVED DISCRIMINATION gives you access to the worst of trashy ground. When detecting in a high-trash area like a mining site or a campground, the Iron Reject function allows the operator to set the desired level of discrimination, from cautious to aggressive. This will assist detecting in areas that have previously been rejected due to the quantity of Ferrous junk.

BUILT - IN AMPLIFIER allows you to hear soft target signals from deeper nuggets, more easily. The newly designed Li-Ion battery pack now has an audio amplifier built in, which boosts target signals, if using an external amplifier. The design of the amplifier and the use of high-quality low noise components ensure the signal response is clear and crisp, without the added background hum of some boosters.

SETA Explained

The GPX-4500 now offers a total of six Timing options to suit different detecting conditions. Previous GP series detectors operated using one universal alignment suitable to all their timings. With so many different timing options packed into the GPX-4500, it was no longer possible to rely on a single alignment, and so the Smart Electronic Timing Alignment or SETA concept was born.

SETA automatically sets a precise alignment for each Timing option. What this means is that in each timing, noises caused by magnetic interference will be minimised, the threshold will remain more stable, and signals from highly magnetic rocks will be significantly reduced. This allows you to harness all the power of the GPX-4500, and operate it more efficiently under different conditions.

SETA technology allows each timing to operate independently and much more efficiently so that deep and small hard to hear nuggets become more obvious.

“Testing the GPX-4500 was a real eye-opener, even in the worst ironstone infested soils. The new Enhance timing is truly great, as ground noises are virtually non existent, yet it is super sensitive, and punches deep. The Hi Trash search mode is a big improvement, as it makes it much easier to reject ferrous junk. The other new feature that I love is the Stabilizer, as it allows me to get the audio as smooth as I want it. No negative comments from me, this machine is HOT!” ..... Minelab Field Tester.

Finding Gold Through Superior Technology  

The Recommended Retail Price for the GPX - 4500   is     $6,150.00   (Including GST)

For all the full information on this detector please view our MINELAB METAL DETECTOR page ... just click on METAL DETECTORS at the top of this page.

For our EXTRA SPECIAL PRICE ... just click on to METAL DETECTOR WEB SUPER SPECIALS at the top of this page.

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10th March 2008

DECIMAL COINS ARE NOW NEARLY WORTH MORE THAN THE METAL USED !

The size and composition of some of Australia's coins could be changed because of the soaring cost of copper and nickel.

For the first time, the metal value of the 5c, 10c and 20 cent coins, which are made of the alloy cupro-nickel, will this year overtake their face values.

The metal content of the 10c, 20c and 50 cent pieces is already worth more than the metal in the $1.00 & $2.00 coins, which are made of aluminium bronze.

The 5 cent coin has a metal cost of 4.89 cents and the 10 cent coin 9.78 cents and the 20 cent coin 19.56 cents. The metal cost of the $1 coin is only 8.3 cents; the $2 coin is only 6.1 cents. (These figures are derived from the Royal Australian Mint contracts made late 2007.)

With copper and nickel prices up about 30%, some new coins will cost more to make than face value.

So ... all of you treasure hunters out there ... hang on to those coins ... don't spend them !

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