Answer: panner

AnswerCrossword Clue
PANNEROne who goes for the gold?
PANNERGold prospector.
PANNEROld-time gold miner.
PANNERGold seeker who sounds critical
PANNERForty-niner, e.g.
pannerto wash gravel, sand, etc., in a pan to search for gold
pannerbroad, shallow container for cooking, washing, etc.
pannerone that pans (to criticize harshly)
pannerto criticize