Excavator Rescue and the End of a Gold Mining Season
An excavator gets seriously stuck and is at risk of having its engine submerged underwater. Tony comes up with a rescue plan: he hooks the buckets of two other excavators — the 750 and the 480 — onto the bucket of the stranded 349, using their combined power to pull it out, while Monica operates the boom to help drag herself out. After a coordinated team effort, they successfully extract the machine without injuries or major damage. A crisis is averted, allowing the crew to continue mining for gold before winter hits.
Meanwhile, 100 miles away, Tony Beats and his team are also shutting down for the season. Despite not reaching their original 6,000-ounce goal, they manage to exceed their revised target of 2,500 ounces with a total haul of more than 3,540 ounces — worth over $6 million. As the season wraps up, Kevin begins to plan his departure to start his own mining operation.
An excavator gets seriously stuck and is at risk of having its engine submerged underwater. Tony comes up with a rescue plan: he hooks the buckets of two other excavators — the 750 and the 480 — onto the bucket of the stranded 349, using their combined power to pull it out, while Monica operates the boom to help drag herself out. After a coordinated team effort, they successfully extract the machine without injuries or major damage. A crisis is averted, allowing the crew to continue mining for gold before winter hits.
Meanwhile, 100 miles away, Tony Beats and his team are also shutting down for the season. Despite not reaching their original 6,000-ounce goal, they manage to exceed their revised target of 2,500 ounces with a total haul of more than 3,540 ounces — worth over $6 million. As the season wraps up, Kevin begins to plan his departure to start his own mining operation.
Final Push and Closing a Decade of Gold Mining
In the final days, teams race against time and weather. Mitch and Tyson pull an all-nighter with Big Red to finish processing the last pay dirt before the ground freezes. Despite equipment failures and frozen materials, their determination drives them through.
Elsewhere, Parker faces intense pressure to beat last year’s record. Although he falls short of the 8,310-ounce benchmark, his team still manages to deliver 8,118 ounces — nearly $14 million worth of gold. Parker thanks his crew and expresses his desire to continue working with them in new locations, ready for whatever challenges come next.
Surprises, Setbacks, and Hope for the Future
Tony Beats encounters a major setback when a large crack is found in the trummel barrel, forcing him to shut it down and defer repairs until next season. However, the season ends on a high note with a total of 5,295 ounces — a new record haul worth $9 million. Despite the high cost of operations, it was a highly successful season.
At Eureka Creek, the Macaggin family surpasses their 1,500-ounce goal, reaching 1,565.7 ounces thanks to their new drum cutter, even though it developed a leak at the end. Meanwhile, a newcomer team — the Winchester crew — hits 207 ounces in their first season in Yukon, exceeding their target and making a strong impression.
At Dominion Creek, Parker and Tyson officially end the season with the final bucket of pay dirt. Another gold mining season concludes — opening the door to new ground, fresh opportunities, and the continued hope of future success.
