Biggest run through the wash plant yet. What did we get?

[@Danhurd]

OK, Lets address some recurring questions: 1) Yes we will be reclaiming the site and replanting the area. 2) Andy is mining this site and in charge of the mine. I just come to help sometimes and film. 3) The miner (Andy) will get 85% of the gold and the claim owner (Me) will get 15% *Andy has all the expenses I just give him permission to use my land* 4) Andy figures about $80 in fuel. Per 100 yards. Now we did have to rent an excavator for this project because Andy's was broke down. But that expense is not necessarily needed for an operation like this if we used our own. But typically to process 100 yards cost under $100 in operating expenses. Time and Capital expenses that is another story. 5) This was never planned to be a profitable mining endeavor. This is still testing to see if this site could hold a profitable mine. We are doing this small scale machine test to see if spending $100,000+ in putting a full scale mine on this site will be worth while. Any value we recover in gold is icing on the cake, but not calculated into our budgeted expenses. 6) yes we test our tailings 7) Andy's channel: kzbin.info

[@CanadianGoldMining]

Awesome and accurate answers - Ill add come see us at CGM too as we'll be doing the next pits soon!! :) .. 8) kzbin.info

[@lauragawedzinski7676]

Gonna need a bigger whiteboard😊.

[@easternwoods4378]

Thanks Dan !! I know you tested this site with the highbanker, at least once because you had the bobcat in and were working a stacked pile. I can't find the old video. How does this compare to the original tests? Also this is a big claim and a small hole and I think you are planning more test trenches. Farmers and prospectors have to be optimists !! The big nugget is always in the next bucket. If it was all about just the money, you'd be only mining ocean picture stone. It's great to see you healthy and the beard growing back !!

[@diji5071]

Thanks for the steady content Dan Hurd.

[@purdydo]

That’s one heck of a test pit lol

[@MOTOMINING]

Never thought I'd end up on the Dan Hurd show! Thanks for having me!

[@ANDYTHRAXX]

Great seeing you man

[@MOTOMINING]

It was certainly discussed!

[@MB5rider81]

Wow.. cool. That looks like it was a good time.. good work.

[@lukeh8394]

"I'm used to working alot and not getting much return" hit me hard. Work ethic is super important, such a positive outlook he didn't care about the amount but rather the experience. Solid guy.

[@robbycomasmusic]

My wife and I love your videos Dan! Unfortunately we don't have money like that to become a patron but we've been supporting your channel and your mining adventures for a little over a year now! I've learned so much by watching you pan! However being from WV USA there's not a lot of Gold or stones.. I've found tiny pieces though using your technique! I just have a lot of trouble using the snuffer bottle that came with the Garret pan.. but I'm still learning! It's my goal to find enough gold to smelt a wedding ring for my wife! Anyway thank you to all his patrons for helping him! May God be with all of you! Your awesome Dan! Look forward to anything you post!

[@manoutdoors7085]

Wish you luck as always. Thank you for your inspiration, I went out camping fishing and prospecting this past week. No Gold but loads of fun.

[@obiwanfisher537]

This man is not interested in machines or gold, he just started playing with pans when he was a kid and just loves doing it. And if he finds some shiny rocks in it, even better. The love for panning in big on this channel

[@OldGriz708]

I came to the conclusion years ago that gold mining is really no different than a gambling addiction but it's a lot more work. 👍

[@AlexDuWaldt]

Lol depends who you trust more. God, or sleezy casino owners.

[@OldGriz708]

@@AlexDuWaldt That's easy......the casino owners.

[@AlexDuWaldt]

@@OldGriz708 XD

[@linuspoindexter106]

It's the hardest work you can do for less than minimum wage.

[@AlexDuWaldt]

@@linuspoindexter106 Yeah but it varies heavily depending on your luck/geologic research. That super pit in Kalgoorlie Australia has the exact same goal as Dan, to find gold, and yet they're able to afford multi million dollar excavators and detonations. That's the reason people get into the mining business to transform their lives, not to gamble. There is exactly no comparison between what AskJeffwilliams and Dan hurd do to slot machines and blackjack.

[@CanadianGoldMining]

What the hell does Dan say at 652??? lol....... Awesome video as usual ..Was great to show up that day and visit...Andy's right its an amazing experience to start out learn the ropes no matter what ! . I Cannnot WAIT till we get going on my pits on the other side of the creek !! Stoked to get it going once things wetten up here in BC !! Very Exciting stuff we've got going here, I hope to continue this partnership of great minds beyond Trout and keep Rocking the Gold!!!!! See ya sooner then later eveyone

[@Danhurd]

"Out of fuel"

[@CanadianGoldMining]

@@Danhurd AHHH kk lol .. i watched it 4 times and couldn't put it together... haha

[@murraydyck2127]

The camera makes it look like you had a few ounces of gold . Great catch . I have a friend who mine’s in the Yukon . They have a small operation like you. They make a few bucks every year but mostly break even. My friend is a retired farmer and his wife is a retired social worker. My friend Betty was born in Mayo Yukon on the trapline. Her father was a trapper prospector/ gold miner. Wilf Gordon was one of the hardest working man I have ever met.

[@bkizers]

Nice film you had a good run there, my father-in-law has a claim in Alaska, it was tailings from a mine that was worked around early 1900's. We built a 6'x6' 3 stage Grizzly two 4" pumps 25' sluice box and ran a 1946 Oliver Tractor with mechanical dump we had some great times a person can really get the fever especially when the sun is up for 24hrs

[@Aaronsutube1]

I really like about this channel that you share the honest truth about your finds. It makes the wins that much sweeter to share the excitement with you! Thanks for the fun videos!

[@highenergyog]

Attitude and knowledge (learning) is everything and Andy has both , stay safe and well guys .

[@ANDYTHRAXX]

🍻😀 thanks

[@robertconnolly7265]

Dan hurd,god bless you sincerely! You were born for this task,your authentic delivery free of any ego driven needs to impress or attract are refreshing and greatly appreciated ,may god continue to bless and guide you and your loved ones be grateful recipients of all you do! If I had to invent or design a way to accomplish what you have I could not do better than how you have approached this niche!!! All the best!

[@Daniel-vx6uj]

Heck yeah living the dream. Its a shame you guys didn't get anymore than that, but at least you guys didn't get skunked. With you & andi on it im sure its just a matter of time I'm sure. 👍🍻✌

[@Gardeningchristine]

Judging by the thumbnail it doesn’t look like that much more than last week, but you’re still working out the kinks, so hopefully it’ll increase every week! I hope you find a million Dan!!!

[@slicgonochickhunt4722]

Well Dan Hurd with your ''OK, Let's address some recurring questions'' has earned you my subscription 👍

[@glendadalejones3753]

It honestly looked so much more to me- I wanted it to be- I was hoping it to be ! But,it does not take away from the fact- that this is an excellent video to watch and overall,an outstanding channel- full and brimming with knowledge,educational and the most stunning picture quality and graphics- I’d say some of the best on the KZbin platform, to be spoilt with whilst watching 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙌

[@robertsnearly3823]

How DO you manage to make the hard work look like fun? It must be your outlook on life. Sassy (as my grandma would say), bubbly, and a dam fine miner. Gosh, that sounds a bit like Pauly too. Lol. Now THIS, is what I call a reality show. 😁

[@AndreaDingbatt]

Get On Dan!! 🤞 Oucha! 🙄 At least you have plenty of fun, fresh air and you don't have to work in a factory, or office!! 😁 Keep on keeping on!! 😊💞 Andrea, Jasper and George the Pigeon. XxX 💖 Ps, I would be happy with that any day of the week!! 😊

[@stevedingman474]

You know Dan I’ve been watching for years now several actually, and I think your probably one of the smartest gold miners on KZbin maybe the best ! I think your golds going into some pockets …. Pants pockets your pans say one thing and then mining don’t measure up … right 2+2=4 every time ! I own my own rental company and my own son felt privileged enough to skim his year end bonuses outta my cash drawer and when confronted he didn’t feel he was doing anything wrong …. Well my son works else where now .

[@bigbasil1908]

It definitely feels more satisfying to see the larger amounts of gold. I used to watch an australian channel that I lost when I got locked out of my old channel and can't remember the name of where a guy used to metal detect in the outback somewhere and find big multi gram nuggets on or very near the surface. Iv'e never panned for gold before but I do now have a plastic gold pan. I hope to at some point do a bit of gold panning in rivers that are known to have gold at some point here in England.

[@iainpaton7129]

Hi 👋Dan hope your well friend and hope youz get lots and lots of lovely gold and please keep the great videos coming friend from Scotland 👍

[@twothumbs2071]

I find it super fascinating how different the deposits are around the world. I watch a lot of the Aussie gold hunters and they scoop up 1oz nuggets metal detecting.

[@gregoryeverson741]

machines have trouble working in that heat, i watch that show

[@zyourzgrandzmaz]

cus all those gold mining shows are legit 100% fake. its like pawn stars or storage wars or whatever. those "reality shows" are all fake.

[@linuspoindexter106]

How to make a small fortune in gold mining: start with a large fortune.

[@ANDYTHRAXX]

100 percent hey! They say it cost 2 million to make a million.

[@billunderwood8975]

This one made me lol

[@canaan5337]

If you want to make a fortune off gold mining, get a bunch of heavy equipment and rent it to gold miners.

[@nodsib]

Or, how to make money in gold mining- film it and make it fun to watch

[@jenniferbond3113]

😂😂

[@tplyons5459]

Back in the 70's I enjoyed panning in Clear Creek just outside of Golden, Colorado (Yes Klesh country) mainly to get away from the mother in law from hell and later here in Australia before I got into opals. At 77 I am no longer able to pan so I enjoy these videos, thanks

[@josephpecoul6532]

New ground indeed ! Best of luck Steve O , Andy and the ever Hopeful Dan The Man Hurd ! I'm believing in a great report next week so go get the boys!

[@CanadianGoldMining]

Thanks Joseph for the support ,.. Take Care and see ya next week ( Sebo from CGM)

[@FG564GHJU7]

Don't give up, Dan! I'm sure you'll hit the right gold spot and get your troy ounces of gold! Go for the Gold! Go for the Gold!

[@garyjordan3181]

You have to test test test no matter where you go so you can find the pay streaks. The Excavator is a big plus to get down to bed rock. Looks like you're doing well and if it's there you will find it. Good luck. This is a shout out from Northern California ( not San Francisco) I'm about 80 miles from the Oregon border on the Trinity River 😀 👍 later I'll be looking forward to your next video.

[@dawndixon402]

Thank you for sharing your adventure. So sorry that this week didn't pan out. I pray that God will bless your week, know and intuition. To be able to harvest the maximum amount of gold possible. May God continue to bless you and your's Amen.

[@erikferland6602]

I just love watching your enthusiasm, Dan.

[@ricktimmons458]

glad to see you back!

[@robertordewald8678]

Thanks for sharing this. From what I've seen these guys took many thousands of dollars in Machinery in labor and Fuel and turned it into 23 g of material I don't know but to me I think they would have been better off working at McDonald's. Thanks for sharing Bob from Virginia USA

[@christophpoll784]

Always when i hear you talk about "we processed X amount of yards" i thought you mean just lengthwise... and was confused. But this time Andy says "cubic yards" at one point, and that makes a lot more sense

[@concaveeruption8266]

That’s a lot of pure gold! I’m jus boggled on how it’s not enough gold for you guys! I’m missing the calculations here but I know you guys will find a bigger cluster soon!

[@billford1556]

It's great to see what it looks like on a working gold claim thanks Andy and Dan for bringing us along

[@paulriversred738]

Yes not like the shows you can watch on the A&E channel lol like Goldrush🤷‍♂️😁

[@brianthegreat1-j4w]

Like Andy says" it's good to know when not to mine" I too have found that out. Too many miners are way to eager to put the iron to work. Without proper sampling. Good video 😀

[@randosavage1459]

Hey congratulations on the 500K subs, Dan. You're terrific. Informative and entertaining and enthusiastic. Thank you for what you do!

[@midasmarkprospecting7698]

Hey it is what it is good job guys its about the adventure and friendships thats the true gold the rest is just the icing on the cake thanks for sharing dan,andythraxx,sebo,and moto mining

[@allansgoldmining]

Eventhough it's a low grade deposit, it's still fun to see all that nice shiny !! Best of luck to you guys !! 🤠⛏⚒👍👍👍

[@Danhurd]

Thanks

[@BillMulholland1]

Love watching this type of mining too. Awesome job Dan.

[@JoshReimann4]

Great video Dan! To make sure you reduce the possibility of your excavator and bobcat breaking down, make sure you change your hydraulic filters! Lots of contamination getting in those lines from the environment

[@89RASMUS]

This is like Goldrush Alaska, but without all the effing drama. Love it!

[@MYTRS]

Hi Dan, I’ve been watching your videos for quite awhile now from here in New Zealand and today sir you’ve earned my subscription. Great videos you post and I love your enthusiasm. Keep up the great work.

[@davefredericks6133]

Very much enjoy showing your hard work, been there done that here in Alaska when the wife & I ran Bonanza Creek mining near Central Alaska. We still have a large collection of nuggets and fines and with current prices tempted to sell...

[@OneMorePan]

Wow. Below what was expected but beyond anything you probably imagined you’d end up doing. Love it to the max Dan! Keep up the great work. Hats off to Andy!

[@venitasobering7598]

Love to see your formula - to dig or not to dig!!!! Thanks for sharing that. I just renewed my FMC... maybe pan with you one day!!!

[@gailmrutland6508]

*Thank You. This video cured my curiosity, and saved me $99 for a start panning kit from Amazon! Will stick to finding treasure in barn sales!*

[@dianekeil2967]

I do both - don't know what your missing - good for kids to !! I haven't found much but seen a friend get 6 lbs so I know it's out there !!

[@jameslanning8405]

Well, Dan, after you gather up the dust and bullets, after the clean up and the dust settles, you still have the richness of the beauty all around you, in BC country! Maybe when you're done digging and panning, you'll take some time to just go down to the river, and catch a couple nice fish! Enjoy the serenity, and the vastness of nature all around you. Heck, maybe ole sasquatch will stop by, with his family and you can have a pic-nick! "I hear they got red hair too!"

[@diangelosoriano]

just found your channel, and I can't stop watching your videos. Let's get this gold baby!!

[@Billsadventures13]

Great work, a little light but this is super educational. Always Hard to get that 1 ounce

[@eldredrahko6881]

Dan if you are running those kind of yardages, maybe you should be cleaning out more than ounce a week as your riffles might be filling with black sands and gold will flow through your system. I have to clean out every six hours.

[@SlatcoAu]

Said the same thing last video. I run 36 yds/hr through a shaker deck and clean out every 50 yards. My riffles are usually packed hard after 50 yds.

[@MB-bt9km]

Amazing work from Andy, and you guys will get on the gold, just keep dialing it in!

[@stevekafka]

Dan ,I don’t know who your helper is but, he is extremely perceptive when helping you and your very lucky to have him!

[@1971jwing]

Chins up! Lottery is the point. Good luck next week. Gold Fever Forever🤠

[@laraineheusser8934]

Wow Dan,Parker schnobel eat your heart out! Lol love the way u get gold,anyway you can!❤❤

[@hawnsl100]

Hope next week is better. Stay positive.

[@moneybox5733]

It's no different here Dan. We're dryblowing in Western Australia and getting about the same as you although that's without processing the black sand with the fine gold in it. I only weigh what I sieve out with the tea strainer. We built the dryblower on the promise of about twice the amount but it's still paying and consistent every day.

[@waynebussey5521]

Great video Dan. Bit by bit it'll add up to all the answers you embarked to answers Still fun to see all that gold in the pan. Here is hoping the next round and deposit holds a better showing for you and your crew. We shall see what pans out in the wash on your next adventure. Best wishes and take care. 👍.

[@cassyfofana7805]

Praying use get more Gold this run coming up. Bless u Both n ur Family's .... 😇

[@goldbunny1973]

Nice to see you looking SO well Dan. Congrats to your son for passing School Exams & his Driving Test.

[@mikelouis9389]

You're due. I am certain you're going to hit a hot spot/ streak and we'll get to see the Celtic Warrior happy dance! Good luck big guy, we're all pulling for your success!

[@brittybrad]

Just found you a couple hours ago and have been addicted to your videos

[@AnthonyJones-bc6re]

Definitely gold water in that Tupperware container when the gold Dey’s take a gold collecting paper towel and wipe the sides you’ll be amazed mister Dan Hurd I was after my results more gold from the gutter sluice I utilized gold panning treasure

[@MrDoss89]

I'm more disappointed that you didn't find a lot more gold than you are. Keep up the good spirits and hard work!!!

[@ANDYTHRAXX]

😀🍻

[@yaboi8130]

Hey my name is Andy, glad to see someone putting the name to good use

[@karenkoontz4248]

Thanks guys for a great video. Good luck next week!

[@robinwestrick2270]

Dan Hurd: ripping into the 21st century!!!! Cool vid brotha!!!

[@stefanh1659]

Good luck this next week Uncle Dan! Dan isn’t my uncle but he seems like a cool uncle 😂😂

[@ambassadoranthonyajonesusv2328]

I'm totally right there with you Dan hurd don't mind me watch you do all the work I'm learning

[@jimlancaster6120]

All it takes is one good nugget to change it all around, good luck on the next run.

[@ELYMIG]

Hello Mr. Hurd, my husband is a big fan and I started to watch your videos as well. It's cool to see all you do, however, pleaseeee when doing a close shot of you panning gold, keep in mind that we can see your jewels if you are wearing very short pants. Just an humble observation. Nice channel!!

[@thinkforyourself6953]

Awesome video never give up and remeber its better then an office job, good hunting and the gold is waiting in the dirt.

[@outnorthprospecting]

You're doing a great work, keep cranking on. Myself is waiting to get my environment application approved so I can get the excavator working, 13.2gr gold in about 1.3 cubic yard in a small highbanker.

[@herbandlaurashea1767]

Good job- the next shovel- next shovel

[@GuyOnTheCouch4444]

Still a good find. Keep it up, the big score comes next🤜🤛

[@AurProspector]

Love it! Dan get Arbour fabricating to make you a 1 inch mesh classifier and try it!!! You will be pleasantly supprised especially the areas with lots of shale and big flat stones.

[@joephelan57]

I am glad you can do all that with authority. And honest clams. Enjoy

[@kendavis8046]

Stupid question in all likelihood, but I assume this is still considered placer gold, but if it is alluvial, that might be an interesting teaching moment. I'm an old fart whose total experience in gold was demonstrating to a friend on a business trip to Colorado Springs (part of my misspent youth) that you could actually find tiny specks of gold even in a city park creek. He thought I was nuts until I dug around a bit and got an immeasurably small flake. He wanted to buy a pan, and I dissuaded him of that. It was WAY smaller than a picker!

[@DazO9874]

Nice work guys here's hoping for better next week. Keep safe, have fun. God bless

[@r0b1975]

Just sat on the 'throne' in the little boys room, and thought to myself "have they done a full pan test of the trommel fine tailings pit for machine losses?" Be nice to have a confirmation snippet added to the series Dan/Andy 👍👍👍

[@michealklonowski5267]

nice gold I hope it gets better from here. thank you for sharing the adventure.

[@kellymichaud6442]

Right on Dan , nice to see some chunks. Keep them videos coming guys

[@dougbillbeaver]

Since " Paint Your Wagon " came to the screen in 1969 I have been fascinated . Where are the dancing girls ? You guys do remind me a bit of Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood . Can you guess which is which ? Thanks for the vids. I have got to try this ! I am inspired !

[@48thstateprospecting]

Well it’s getting better I think you just haven’t hit the big pocket yet. Here’s hoping there’s a huge pocket in the next section of paydirt so you can recoup some expenses. Thanks for sharing see you on the next one👍🏻👊🏻

[@rubendarionievas831]

Genial experiencia querido amigo, estoy completamente seguro que en ese lugar se les escapó el polen de oro, eso suma mucho peso al final del concentrado, además las rocas que aún no fueron lo suficientemente erosionadas para liberar el oro contenido también pueden ser procesadas. En mi humilde criterio considero que en los relaves de la excavación quedaron unos 25gs de oro. Siempre sigo todos tus videos. Un cordial saludo desde Argentina y mis más sinceros deseos de éxitos para ti y tu equipo de trabajo.

[@nelsongallaher7670]

Wow Dan. There's got to be more out there somewhere. I'm in Az...and I get that much out of 30 buckets. We have to dig by hand (BLM) so NO excavator. I do like watching your operations. Keep up the good videos...that's where the money is at.

[@BackyardBeeKeepingNuevo]

Thanks for getting the ocean picture stone chips out to me right away. My wife and I have started tumbling them. We love watching your adventures.

[@superdupergrover9857]

I saw that deep cycle 12v and it's not an AGM! AGM batteries are much more expensive, but they last almost twice as long (170% to 190%), can handle vibration, rough handling and all-round abuse far better than flooded cell batteries. They also _cannot_ spill acid unless the case is cracked, overheated, overcharged or discharged too quickly, as the only way for acid to get out is through a pressure release valve. They can even be used sideways or upside down.

[@3nuggeteers19]

OUCH!! We really hope things turn around up there! Another week like that its time to call it quits :)

[@montanatreasurehunter9600]

At least you got a little color. It would have been better having that ounce but hopefully things will improve for you. Thanks for the video Dan.

[@jayalaska4806]

Very cool project hope you guys track down the gold line

[@christophermedaris2804]

I was just getting in to gold mining when u had a heart attack 4 stents was like I can keep going then cauda equina surgery was like out can get back then I get cauda equina below and above the first one and thay think if thay fix it it will just keep going no crying about it just love your videos did u do one on how to do all the steps to get a clame sorry the drugs make me spell bad lol wish I was there I was just getting it figured out and was living a dream find that gold for me big shout out from Arizona

[@fadhlanmursal]

when you see more gold will come its own happiness ... hopefully you will get more ... cheers mate ..!

[@erickamekonapeper4007]

You guys need a muck cart you could make a trailer attachment for your Bobcat bucket and drive it down with it. You could move more pay dirt with some kind of trailer. I wish I was closer I would fab one for you Guys! ❤️🖖🏼😏🇺🇸

[@josueveguilla9069]

Hello, Dan Hurd👋

[@christhompson4270]

Good to see you healthy again, loving your videos. God bless and stay safe and well 🙏🙏🥰🥰👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍🤞🤞🤞🍀🍀🍀

[@robertsamsung1551]

QUESTION for you Dan. First, thanks for the videos. OK.. What would happen during clean-up if you dragged one of those giant magnets across the con's??? ( giant magnet as in the ones they dredge rivers with and find bikes and guns and stuff) Would the magnet take out the "metal" rocks? Maybe use it during detecting too eliminate wasted time tearing apart something for a metal rock or bottle cap or nail ( unless you collect square nails).. wont take lead away, but might help cut time on the clean-up.

[@GoldChasers]

Great work Dan and Andy! Can’t wait to get up there and move some dirt for you guys! I know we can kill it!

[@adventure002006]

Dan Hurd you are a man of many talents.

[@Danhurd]

Thanks, I try.

[@johnnygober1332]

Great video hope you get on the big score soon

[@anthonyarashnia1934]

Good luck next week!! Hope you get that big clean up!