The Heavy Duty Prospecting Scoop by Turbopan is Australian Made. It is a must have for any professional or budding prospector. It's a portable gold pan on it's own, or use it as a shovel for your pan. The scoop has thumb and finger grips on the handle, as well as a Lanyard hole to ensure you don't drop the precious cargo. There are 2 riffles in the scoop to hold that gold nugget!