Parker Schnabel has fallen behind on his 10,000-ounce goal on Gold Rush. However, the mine prodigy isn’t one to go down without a fight. He brings out one more trick up his sleeve during the March 27 episode to jumpstart the operation again.
Tony Beets already exceeded his 6,500-ounce goal, amassing $23 million in gold. Despite record-breaking numbers, the “King of the Klondike” shows no signs of stopping with more than a month left in the season. His eldest son Kevin certainly felt the second-year growing pains as a mine boss. He looks to turn things around, but continues to face personnel issues that slow down progress.
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