1. people who search for mineral deposits or oil, especially gold

Examples

• Gold prospectors flocked to California during the 1849 Gold Rush.
• The prospectors used metal detectors to search for valuable minerals.
• Oil prospectors surveyed the land for potential drilling sites.
• Many prospectors spent years in remote areas looking for silver deposits.
• The museum displayed tools used by early prospectors in the region.
• Modern prospectors use advanced technology to locate underground resources.