Golden Giant Mini-High Banker

Some machines look the part. The Golden Giant plays it.

Built for prospectors who refuse to leave gold in the creek, the Golden Giant Mini-Highbanker processes more material per hour than any other mini-highbanker in its class — without sacrificing portability or precision. Set up on the bank, dial in your flow, and run. That's it.

European-inspired engineering. 100% USA-made. Hand-inspected before it ships.

Built to Outperform

• Maximum throughput — processes more material per hour than competing mini-highbankers in its class
• Nugget-optimized riffles — designed to trap and hold coarse gold where other machines let it slip
• 3 drop-in interchangeable grizzly bars — pre-classify your material before it hits the mats; swap sizes in the field without tools
• Drop-in mat system — swap mats to match your material and conditions; no permanent fixtures, no compromises
• Field-proven footprint — 42.5" × 7.9" × 31.5" unfolded; folds down to 25.6" × 7.9" × 7.9" for pack-in
• PETG construction — moisture-resistant, high-strength, zero rust, built for the long haul
• Bolt-together assembly — set up fast, spend more time running gold
• Pump-agnostic design — compatible with any 4cm (~1.6") diameter hose pump for dialed-in flow control

What's Not Included

• Water pump (4cm / ~1.6" diameter hose compatible)
• Drop-in sluice mats (compatible options below — sold separately)
• Classifier set (sold separately)

Assembly Tip: Apply a thin layer of silicone sealant during assembly to control water and prevent leaks.

✅ USA-made  ✅ Hand-inspected  ✅ Ships in 3–5 business days  ✅ Free shipping over $50

30-day satisfaction guarantee. Any issues, contact us and we'll make it right.

Complete the System

The Golden Giant Mini-Highbanker is part of a purpose-built three-tool recovery system. Every piece was engineered to work together — from first pan to final cleanup.

• Golden Giant Sluice Box — 63" production sluice with 7 recovery zones. Run it downstream of the highbanker for maximum recovery.
• Golden Giant Gold Pan — deeper riffles, built to keep more gold where it belongs.
• Shop the Full Golden Giant Collection →

Compatible Drop-In Mats

Swap mats to match your material and conditions. All sold separately.

• HMO Grass Mats – Flexible TPU Gold Recovery — flexible TPU, excellent fine gold recovery
• HMO Grass Sluice Mat 2.0 — upgraded grass mat for high-volume runs
• Golden Channels Sluice Mats — ribbed channel design for coarse and fine material
• Golden Cut Sluice Mat — precision cut for maximum retention
• Golden Shores Sluice Mat — built for beach and shoreline material
• Small Riffle Sluice Mat — fine gold specialist

📌 Free Download: Gold Prospecting Hotspots by State (PDF)

📖 Gear Guides:
Highbanker Setup Guide: Step-by-Step Instructions for Success
How to Choose the Right Sluice Mat: A Complete Guide
How to Catch Fine Gold
Your First Day of Gold Prospecting: Expert Checklist & Step-by-Step Plan
Creek Prospecting 101: Finding Gold in Streams and Creeks
River Sluicing: The Classic Gold Prospecting Method
Reading a River: How to Pick the Best Gold Prospecting Spots

Always be a responsible prospector. Backfill your holes, pack out your trash, and leave every site better than you found it. Access to these places is a privilege worth protecting.

— the Prospector

European Inspired — USA Crafted — Built for the Hunt!