Minelab GOLD MONSTER 2000 Metal Detector – 3318-0001

More Precision. More Depth. More Gold.

The Minelab GOLD MONSTER 2000 is a dedicated gold prospecting metal detector engineered to deliver exceptional sensitivity to small and fine gold while maintaining stable performance in highly mineralized ground. Powered by Minelab's advanced Multi-Au™ simultaneous multi-frequency technology, the GOLD MONSTER 2000 operates across a high-frequency range specifically optimized for gold detection while using advanced ground-processing technology to better handle difficult mineralized soils.

Designed to make serious gold detecting easier, the GOLD MONSTER 2000 combines automatic ground tracking, intelligent sensitivity control, Echo Wave™ Audio, numeric Target ID, and Minelab's Gold Chance Indicator in a lightweight 2.75 lb package. Whether you're searching exposed bedrock, old placer workings, dry washes, hillsides, or highly mineralized goldfields, the GOLD MONSTER 2000 is designed to help separate subtle gold signals from ground noise, hot rocks, and iron.

Multi-Au™ Gold Detection Technology

At the heart of the GOLD MONSTER 2000 is Minelab's Multi-Au™ technology, a simultaneous multi-frequency system developed specifically for detecting natural gold.

Operating across approximately 12–75 kHz, Multi-Au combines the sensitivity required for very small gold with sophisticated ground processing designed to maintain stability as mineralization changes.

This gives prospectors an important advantage in difficult gold-bearing ground where maintaining both sensitivity and detector stability can be challenging.

Exceptional Fine-Gold Sensitivity

The GOLD MONSTER 2000 is designed specifically for natural gold prospecting. Its high-frequency Multi-Au signal is highly responsive to small nuggets and fine gold while still providing the ability to detect larger targets at greater depths.

The included GM2000-05 5-inch Round Double-D coil is particularly well suited for working tight terrain, exposed bedrock, cracks, washes, tailing piles, and other locations where small gold may be hiding among highly mineralized material.

Echo Wave™ Audio

Subtle audio responses can make the difference between walking past a small nugget and recovering it.

Minelab's Echo Wave™ Audio provides highly sensitive threshold-based target audio designed to make weak signals easier to identify.

The detector provides:

• High tones for potential gold targets

• Low tones for hot rocks and iron

• Adjustable volume with 12 levels

• Internal speaker

• 3.5 mm (1/8") wired headphone connection

This gives prospectors both audible and visual information when evaluating targets.

Gold Chance Indicator & 0–99 Target ID

The GOLD MONSTER 2000 adds considerably more target information than a traditional dig-everything gold detector.

A 0–99 numeric Target ID system provides additional information about detected targets, while the Gold Chance Indicator gives real-time visual feedback to help distinguish promising non-ferrous targets from unwanted ferrous material.

Because natural gold can vary dramatically in size, shape, purity and composition, prospectors should never rely exclusively on discrimination when searching productive gold ground. However, these additional tools can be extremely useful when evaluating targets in trashy or iron-contaminated areas.

Automatic & Manual Ground Balance

Changing mineralization is one of the biggest challenges encountered when detecting natural gold.

The GOLD MONSTER 2000 offers:

Easy-Trak Automatic Ground Balance
Continuously adapts to changing ground conditions to maintain smooth, stable operation.

Quick-Trak Manual Ground Balance
Allows the operator to manually initiate ground balancing when additional control is desired.

This combination makes the detector approachable for newer prospectors while still providing experienced operators with additional control in difficult terrain.

Three Ground Modes

Choose the appropriate setting for the conditions you're detecting:

• Normal

• Benign

• Difficult

These modes allow the GOLD MONSTER 2000 to adapt to everything from relatively mild soils to challenging, highly mineralized goldfields.

Automatic & Manual Sensitivity

The GOLD MONSTER 2000 provides multiple sensitivity options:

• Manual Sensitivity: Levels 1–10

• Auto 1

• Auto 2

Automatic sensitivity allows the detector to continuously optimize performance as conditions change, while manual control gives experienced operators the ability to fine-tune sensitivity themselves.

Automatic Noise Cancel

Electromagnetic interference can make a sensitive gold detector unstable.

The GOLD MONSTER 2000 performs an automatic Noise Cancel during startup, helping select stable operating conditions before you begin detecting.

Lightweight & Collapsible

At only 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg) including the battery and standard 5-inch coil, the GOLD MONSTER 2000 is designed for long days in the goldfields.

Its telescopic carbon-fiber/fiberglass shaft adjusts from approximately:

• 25.6 inches (65 cm) collapsed

• 54.4 inches (138.2 cm) fully extended

The compact collapsed size makes the detector easy to carry in a vehicle or pack into remote prospecting locations.

Waterproof 5" Double-D Search Coil

The included GM2000-05 5-inch Round Double-D coil is waterproof to 3.3 feet (1 meter).

Its compact size is ideal for:

• Exposed bedrock

• Crevices and cracks

• Narrow washes

• Steep terrain

• Working between rocks and vegetation

• Tailings

• Highly mineralized ground

• Pinpointing small gold

The detector's control pod is IP55-rated and rainproof, but it is not designed for submersion.

Dual Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries

The GOLD MONSTER 2000 includes two rechargeable 2700 mAh lithium-ion batteries, allowing you to carry a charged spare into the field.

Approximate specifications:

• Runtime: Approximately 8 hours per battery

• Charging time: Approximately 3.5 hours

Actual operating time can vary depending on operating conditions and detector settings.

Key Features

• Minelab Multi-Au™ simultaneous multi-frequency gold technology

• Approximately 12–75 kHz operating frequency range

• Advanced mineralized-ground processing

• Echo Wave™ Audio

• Gold Chance Indicator

• 0–99 Target ID

• 25 discrimination segments

• 5-level depth indicator

• Easy-Trak automatic ground balance

• Quick-Trak manual ground balance

• Normal, Benign and Difficult ground modes

• Manual sensitivity levels 1–10

• Auto 1 and Auto 2 sensitivity modes

• Automatic startup Noise Cancel

• High-tone gold responses

• Low-tone hot rock/iron responses

• 12-level volume adjustment

• Internal speaker

• 3.5 mm wired audio output

• Monochrome LCD display

• Lightweight telescopic shaft

• Waterproof 5" DD search coil

• Rainproof IP55 control pod

• Two rechargeable lithium-ion batteries

• Software-update capability

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Minelab
Model: GOLD MONSTER 2000
Product Number / SKU: 3318-0001
Detector Type: Dedicated Gold Prospecting Metal Detector
Detection Technology: Multi-Au™ Simultaneous Multi-Frequency
Operating Frequency Range: Approximately 12–75 kHz
Ground Modes: Normal, Benign, Difficult
Ground Balance: Automatic Easy-Trak / Manual Quick-Trak
Sensitivity: Manual 1–10 / Auto 1 / Auto 2
Noise Cancel: Automatic at startup
Target ID: 0–99
Discrimination: Gold Chance Indicator / 25 segments
Depth Indicator: 5 levels
Audio Technology: Echo Wave™ Audio
Target Audio: High Tone – Gold / Low Tone – Hot Rocks & Iron
Volume: 12 levels
Audio Output: Internal speaker / 3.5 mm (1/8") wired audio
Wireless Audio: No
Display: Monochrome LCD
Standard Search Coil: GM2000-05 5" Round Double-D
Detector Weight: 2.75 lbs (1.25 kg), including battery and 5" coil
Detector Length: 25.6"–54.4" (65–138.2 cm)
Control Pod Water Resistance: IP55 rainproof
Search Coil Waterproof Rating: IP68, waterproof to 3.3 ft (1 m)
Battery: Rechargeable 2700 mAh lithium-ion
Batteries Included: 2
Approximate Battery Runtime: 8 hours
Approximate Charging Time: 3.5 hours
Operating Temperature: 32°F–158°F (0°C–70°C)
Storage Temperature: -4°F–176°F (-20°C–80°C)
Key Technologies: Multi-Au™ and Echo Wave™ Audio

What's Included

The Minelab GOLD MONSTER 2000 – 3318-0001 package includes:

• GOLD MONSTER 2000 control pod

• Telescopic carbon-fiber/fiberglass shaft assembly

• GM2000-05 5" Round Double-D waterproof search coil

• Armrest

• Two rechargeable 2700 mAh lithium-ion batteries

• 3.5 mm wired earbuds

• Universal shaft adapter

• Charging accessories

• Getting Started Guide

Who Is the GOLD MONSTER 2000 For?

The GOLD MONSTER 2000 is an excellent choice for prospectors who want a detector specifically engineered for finding natural gold without the complexity normally associated with advanced gold detectors.

Its automatic systems make it accessible to someone buying their first serious gold detector, while Multi-Au technology, manual controls, sophisticated ground handling and highly sensitive audio give experienced nugget hunters the performance needed to work challenging goldfields.

For prospectors searching mineralized ground for everything from tiny nuggets to larger pieces of gold, the Minelab GOLD MONSTER 2000 combines sensitivity, ground handling and simplicity in an exceptionally lightweight package.