Gold Prospecting Maps and Data for Western Australia
GoldProspectingWA provides daily-updated geological maps, drilling data, and soil sample information to help amateur and professional prospectors find gold in Western Australia's goldfields.
Access 29,961 tenements, 2.7 million soil samples, 3.2 million drilling locations, and detailed geological mapping across WA—all updated daily at 6AM with the latest government data.
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- Latest WA tenements updated daily at 6AM (29,961 tenements)
- Soil samples with gold grades - Updated daily (2.7 million samples)
- Latest drilling locations - Updated daily(3.2 million locations)
- Latest geophysical imagery for entire state
- Faults and shear zones
- Detailed geological mapping
- Lots more
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Western Australia Goldfield Coverage
GoldProspectingWA provides comprehensive coverage of gold prospecting areas across Western Australia, Australia's largest gold-producing state. The platform includes data for all major goldfields and prospecting regions in WA.
Eastern Goldfields Region
The Eastern Goldfields, located in the eastern Yilgarn Craton, is Western Australia's most productive gold region. GoldProspectingWA covers major towns and goldfields including:
- Kalgoorlie-Boulder - WA's largest goldfield and home to the Super Pit, with extensive historical workings and active exploration
- Coolgardie - Historic goldfield 40km west of Kalgoorlie with accessible prospecting areas
- Kambalda - Known for nickel and gold deposits south of Kalgoorlie
- Widgiemooltha - Emerging goldfield with recent discoveries
- Norseman - Southern Eastern Goldfields town with a long history of gold discoveries and gold mining
North Eastern Goldfields
The North Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia include some of the most remote and richest gold-bearing areas in WA:
- Leonora - Major goldfield 237km north of Kalgoorlie, known for large nuggets and active mining operations
- Laverton - Remote goldfield north of Leonora with significant gold deposits and prospecting opportunities
- Menzies - Historic goldfield between Kalgoorlie and Leonora
- Agnew - Active mining area northwest of Leonora
Murchison Goldfield
The Murchison Goldfield in Western Australia's Mid West region is one of WA's oldest gold-producing areas:
- Cue - Historic Murchison town with extensive gold workings
- Meekatharra - Major Murchison service town and goldfield hub
- Mount Magnet - Southern Murchison goldfield with active mines
- Sandstone - Remote goldfield northeast of Mount Magnet
Yilgarn Region
The Yilgarn Region of Western Australia includes the southern Yilgarn Craton goldfields:
- Southern Cross - Historic goldfield 371km east of Perth
- Marvel Loch - Small goldfield near Southern Cross
- Yellowdine - Prospecting area between Southern Cross and Coolgardie
Pilbara Gold Region
The Pilbara in northwestern Western Australia is traditionally known for iron ore but contains significant gold deposits:
- Marble Bar - Historic goldfield in the Pilbara, one of Australia's hottest towns
- Nullagine - Remote Pilbara goldfield with recent exploration activity
- Port Hedland region - Emerging gold exploration areas in the Pilbara
Mid West Gold Areas
Western Australia's Mid West region contains numerous smaller goldfields and prospecting areas:
- Paynes Find - Small goldfield south of Mount Magnet
- Lake Way - Exploration area in the northern Yilgarn
- Wydgee - Prospecting area near Paynes Find
GoldProspectingWA's mapping platform covers all of these Western Australian goldfields plus hundreds of smaller prospecting areas, historical workings, and emerging exploration zones across the state.
Official Data Sources
GoldProspectingWA aggregates geological and mining data from official Western Australian government sources to provide prospectors with reliable, up-to-date information.
Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS)
Mining tenement data is sourced from DMIRS, the Western Australian government department responsible for regulating mining activities in WA. GoldProspectingWA displays current tenement boundaries, application statuses, and holder information for all 29,961 active mining tenements in Western Australia.
Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA)
Geological mapping, geochemical data, and geophysical imagery are sourced from the Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA), part of DMIRS. GSWA conducts systematic geological surveys and publishes data on WA's mineral resources, including gold deposits and exploration results.
WAMEX - Western Australian Mineral Exploration Reports
Historical drilling data and exploration results come from WAMEX, the statutory mineral exploration reporting system for Western Australia. GoldProspectingWA processes reports submitted to WAMEX to extract drilling locations, assay results, and geochemical sampling data.
Data Update Schedule
GoldProspectingWA updates all data daily at 6:00 AM AWST (Australian Western Standard Time) to reflect the latest changes published by Western Australian government sources. This ensures prospectors always have access to current tenement information and recent exploration results.
Frequently Asked Questions
How current is the WA geological data?
Our data sets are updated daily with the latest tenement changes, drilling results, and geochemical sampling from across Western Australia. You're seeing information that's often less than 24 hours old.
Will this work for WA beginners?
GoldProspectingWA is designed for amateur and beginner prospectors. We provide clear explanations of geological data and show you exactly what to look for in WA's unique goldfields.
Does it work in remote WA locations?
As long as you have a stable internet connection, this website will work.
Is there an App I can install on my phone?
Currently there is no app version of this website. You need internet access to access this website.
What makes this different from free WA maps such as GeoView?
The data display is much faster, more logically arranged and with many new amazing features coming soon.
About GoldProspectingWA
GoldProspectingWA is a web-based mapping platform that provides gold prospectors in Western Australia with daily-updated access to geological data, mining tenement information, and exploration results from government sources.
Founded by Bruce Hearder, a software developer and gold prospecting educator based in Western Australia, GoldProspectingWA combines geospatial technology with practical prospecting knowledge to help amateur and professional prospectors research locations more efficiently.
The platform integrates data from the Western Australian Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS), Geological Survey of Western Australia (GSWA), and public exploration reports to create a comprehensive research tool for WA's gold prospecting community.