My biggest GOLD clean up of my life!

I have never seen this much gold in one clean up before. Except on "Gold Rush" or the other TV shows. This was amazing to see this in person. No this is not a record for Tyler, but for me it is a first. What an epic experience this was at this placer mine. I will be back next year for more!
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[@JerryPaulTreeCreations]

Wow. Despite the audio issues, this was fantastic. Thanks for sharing this, Dan. I don't imagine many people get to witness this kind of operation. So cool!

[@bodie7020]

Great video. That was one heck of a nice cleanup! Don't worry about the audio issues Dan, these things can happen from time to time. Also wanted to say thank you for all the videos you have been releasing lately, a lot more frequent, and I appreciate all the effort that goes into making these videos for us. Cheers. Heavy Pans.

[@lucasseal1]

Thank you Dan for all the effort you put into these video's and your hobby for us!

[@Danhurd]

My pleasure!

[@robertharrison1601]

Thank you..Sir. admirably done

[@jonmack1117]

@@Danhurd olm

[@jonmack1117]

@@Danhurd olmmo

[@jonmack1117]

@@Danhurd olmmo

[@rh5563]

The video worked out just fine Dan. Thanks for taking us along for the ride. 👍👍👍

[@Sr.DudeGuy]

To those who care, hello and have a good day!👋❤

[@ryanesau9674]

Hello and you aswell :)

[@Danhurd]

Hello

[@ilouse]

Gday mate, hope you have a great day too! All the way from Australia ✌🏻

[@andylucey6034]

Uk says hi 😘

[@johnnys7292]

Nova Scotia saying what's up and have a great day ladies and gents

[@cmcer1995]

It is amazing how far sluicing has come. It seems like every time you turn around there is a new one and that one with two different ones going at the same time seemed very effective. That was very impressive seeing the amount of gold harvested. I bet the old times would be going nuts seeing these processes. A great video even without the audio.

[@MattBroquard]

I agree, I was thinking the same thing about those sluices, I like the one man operation all together, but those boxes would make you feel secure in knowing your not losing anything!!!

[@robbybobby64]

No problem having no audio. The gold speaks for itself! Thanks again Tyler and as always you too Dan.

[@witness1013]

Thanks Dan, awesome videos. Like GoldRush without the manufactured drama!!

[@Danhurd]

Glad you like them!

[@seantilson6330]

💯💯💯💯💯

[@RalphReagan]

Amen 101

[@calvinsaylor2934]

Gold and drama, what more could you ask for ???

[@MrGunnar69]

@@calvinsaylor2934 Bikini girls with machine guns.

[@TheMiningChannel]

Great video as always Dan!!! It was awesome to have you out there. One part of the audio that was missed was Dan explaining the weeks total was actually 3 ounces more then what we weighed out. I usually high-grade the gold in the hydraulic riffles and just run the remaining concentrates through the cleanup system. Also Dan explains what my running costs are for myself and to make it short, I am around the 25% mark for fuel and maintenance.

[@Danhurd]

Next time!

[@BreatherBoy]

glad to know there was more…having worked with big operation on Indian River I was concerned fuel was gunna kill you.

[@SlatcoAu]

That 3 ozs makes a huge difference. Good job out there.

[@bacongrz]

Killer operation you got there, Tyler. I’m just a framer from Ontario but must’ve been a miner in a past life. I can’t get enough. 😁👍🏻

[@cademusgrove9164]

@@SlatcoAu Hey buddy! Long time glad to see you still in the hobby. You still mine in the summers?

[@richie8346]

Just finished part one great timing. Fair play Tyler well done man. I like the efficient way you process the ground and replant after. It's apparent you care about the environment and getting the gold

[@rixensinc.5474]

I'm happy to see this part 2 Thanks for the great videos Dan!!!

[@MadMarlin1964]

Just getting to see that whole process was a treat, but seeing all that placer gold was so cool. And that sluice looks like it could be a video itself. Thanks for sharing with us Dan.

[@Dremin2009]

Yeah that sluice looked amazing, very cool if he built it himself

[@TeraVoltLabs]

I'm 24 and love fishing. I'm working as an electrical engineer and don't get out as much as I'd like, but your videos have got me to start keeping a 10" gold pan and small snuffer bottle in my tackle bag and if I can't sink a hook, I can usually snipe a few good handfuls of bedrock soil from the river bed and catch a few beautiful flecks. Seeing that gold glint among the black sand on that final wash back in the pan is like nothing else. Love your videos Dan!! Stay healthy!

[@josephpecoul6532]

Every time Dan heard says wish me luck I always whisper good luck Dan. I think that's great.

[@danhodgins4015]

This was a fun one Dan. One of the more innovative cleanup systems I have seen - he is dialed in to the local conditions for sure! Also interesting to see that his coarse gold cleanup sluice uses ribbed carpet - a simple solution that appears to work quite well.

[@guycleveland3897]

I think the video is great just with the music and watching things happen. I like the extreme closeups whee you can see the lighter material rolling over the gold. Very good learning visual in showing how the process is really working.

[@susanturcotte3176]

Don't dare apologize about the sound, Dan! I certainly couldn't hear you anyways... I had to use both ears to hold my chin up from gawking at all that 7 oz (might as well call it t by at) ! Astounding cleanup!! I'm also tickled pink that you're buying the gold for your paydirt bags! Everyone is going mad when they get them! Thank you, and Tyler, for allowing us to tag along with a huge placer mine operation! Made my day......

[@issiahpickle3552]

Even with the issues you had was one heck of a video Dan! That chonk of gold nearly looks like an anchor to me!

[@darren8517]

What a MASSIVE cleanout! Congrats to Tyler and a BIG thanks to you Dan for brining us along.

[@48thstateprospecting]

Huge thanks to Tyler for letting us see his operation I really like the cleanup sluice set up very cool and thanks Dan for sharing these two episodes in spite of the audio difficulties it turned out ok now you know a 1/4 gram a ton is worth small scale mining hopefully you can do this at one of your claims as owner operator I can see that’s the best way to do it to keep the employee cost down and make it profitable but that is a TON of work definitely a young man’s game thanks for sharing see you on the next one 👍🏼👊🏼

[@rh5971]

That was AMAZING!!! The video worked out great. I love the way you explain stuff but this was really a great balance and a nice change of pace. I hope to see more cleanups like this on YOUR claims!!!!

[@romanyushchyk8760]

We just moved to BC! Can't wait until I find my first sparkles!

[@jmpattillo]

Those underwater shots in the sluice were awesome

[@accessaryman]

hi dan, with all the different clean up system which do you think is best, the clean up sluice and spiral wheel or shaker table or blue bowl or another system ?

[@RufotrisRootedRockhound]

Oh I was expecting a premier. Or had I missed that?! Ready to see this clean up! I’m going to cry along with all your viewers at all the gold that isn’t ours 😅🤘🤣

[@Danhurd]

Only premiers on Sunday mornings

[@kencarbon2346]

Enjoyed watching your video 📹 😊 Thankyou for sharing with us. Absolutely amazing that Tyler has protected such a great system 👏 for extraction of gold. Lovely pile of gold in the pan.😀

[@mathewrussell1526]

Thanks Dan we really enjoyed watching this one , my wife and I are embarking on a Gold operation in May next year , we would love to see a bit more detail on Tyler’s clean up sluice , as we would like to build one . Thanks again Dan for all your excellent videos 😊👍🙌

[@rickkingswood681]

Good Video Dan. I really liked Tyler's homemade double sluicing machine. It works great and oh what a haul!!

[@danoconnell1833]

I've watched a couple of the gold mining shows on TV, and in spite of my interest in gold panning (I did a little casual panning long ago) I just couldn't get any enthusiasm for them. But these videos of Dan's are fantastic! I watch every one, and feel like a part of his community, like I'm included in the excitement. Well done Dan! And thank you!

[@jaynelson8743]

Hi Dan I have a question, I found a quartz vein that is about 25 feet long, there is no way to get samples from under it due to it is bedded in limestone and there is no split under it , so I got some sample fro a dirt pocket on top of the quartz, and got small flake gold, but I don't want to keep prospecting that spot if it is a waste of my time, what do you think?

[@conniejsanford4202]

Love watching & learning from you! You are so great at explaining every single detail and step! Thank you. This "patri" joined to learn..so happy I did.

[@conniejsanford4202]

I dezine & make jewelry. Gotta think of ways to put raw pieces in my dezines..

[@Spudscave]

Tyler has a fantastic set up and a great work ethic. This video was fun to watch hope to see more of Tyler in the future along with the collaboration’s of Andy Thrax and Jason mbmm also not forgetting the irreplaceable Pauly 😂

[@chrissmith-rw8ei]

Another great vid Dan and btw the audio was no issue in fact I liked this better as you tended to concentrate more on the mechanics filming. Once again great vid and thank you.

[@wyldman82901]

loved the video, the camera angles and just getting to see all the beautiful gold and as always i look forward to the next adventure

[@ScottishGoldHunter]

Wooohooo😀 Been waiting for this and I wasn’t disappointed Dan🤩 What a crazy amount of gold⛏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@BreatherBoy]

not great for a weeks run…hopefully his fuel bill doesn’t kill him.

[@paulkainer269]

That was really cool to see both videos and to understand all that is involved. Thinking now to get prospectors licence just for camping fun. Thanks Dan

[@justinmclean5631]

stupid question, but why are you keeping the rocks in the final jar (assuming they are rocks), wouldn't that offset some of the total mass of the gold you prospected. sorry I'm genuinely curious

[@jeremycarson5346]

never disappointed Dan thank you🤠

[@dohvahkene4473]

I'm sorry for my ignorance, but what's the blue spinny thing you used at 9 minutes in? Like, how's it work and what's it do?

[@dustinfindsrocks]

Oh yeah!!! Just watched the previous video this morning. Pumped to see this!

[@GSProspecting]

Nice au indeed fam. What a blast. Keep on living the dream. Gold Squad Out!!!

[@captainmidnite93]

Is a surfactant being used , I see a lot of foam in the discharge from both sides.???

[@hypervanguy]

Where does one go and sell their gold after an operation like this, and is it a raw price vs a processed price ? Would love to see a video on that .

[@davefish2280]

Doubt they would let you film, they're a secretive bunch gold traders. But pretty much any jewellery store or pawn shop will buy gold at a few percent below spot. I am sure dan hoards all of his gold and never sells any.

[@MikeBaxterABC]

It was a GRREAT video Dan ... glad you kept it!!! :)

[@thomashammett6851]

Always good and fun to watch Dan. Thanks.

[@DarrenShinn]

Are the little black bits gold with iron or something on it, or is it just little black sand left over? Thanks

[@mytwocoins]

Nice job with this one Dan! The footage is great. That clean up sluice is cool. I like how it’s feeds nice and slow. Splitting the material is also super cool.

[@bigjacobus]

When you buy raw gold like you mentioned, do you pay gold coin value or is it much lower cause it has not be refined? Otherwise I am thinking this was a 7 Grand buy for your pay dirt bags based on gold coin value.

[@LordReywer]

What are all the dark/blue-ish pieces that are mixed in with the gold? Is that just sand/dirt particles that weren't separated from gold during the clean-up? Some specific mineral that has similar density as gold or what?

[@Milby20289394bc]

Good morning Mr.Hurd, I have a question, why do the heavier nuggets make it further down the line then the little pieces? I’d think that since they are heavier they would get trapped first? Why is this?

[@markstoker9497]

Thank you Dan for another great video. Always look forward to seeing them. Keep up the good work and happy prospecting.

[@johnnys7292]

Way to go on such a run and clean up .... that's incredible 👏

[@Skibbityboo0580]

You definitely earned my subscription, and I can't wait for more. These kinds of videos motivate me to get out there more, gold or no gold....Okay, with gold would be way better, but still haha!

[@stevewoods8116]

I am VERY BUSY in the office today, but I was not going to miss this, after watching yesterdays video!!!!!! THANKS DAN!!!!

[@Danhurd]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@nostology]

Tyler is awesome too. Just look at all those excavators, sluices, quads, pumps, hoses and other pieces of machinery he runs them all solo and with such efficiency. Wow😊

[@tattoedmat]

Tyler that's a fantastic clean up system. Well thought out and works perfectly 👍

[@Bruvva_Wu]

Very well built! The adjustable bucket holder is brilliant!

[@easternwoods4378]

How effective would the fluidized bed unit be for that size of cleanup? Either straight up or after the blue wheel

[@fawkesclub2590]

OMG I would love to move to bc What an amazing operation Tyler has Really cool adventure lads Cheers

[@silveritea]

Those green buckets are SERIOUS paydirt!! That nugget is a cool shape! (my favorite is still the flower nugget!)

[@kevinwilliams563]

Great video Dan. Tyler needs to be in more videos with you.

[@edsomers7814]

Dan that was incredible.thanks for bringing us along,I’ve always wanted to see an operation like that.😊☮️

[@charlestuozzo4747]

Great video. So are the black pieces gold or lead? Always wondered every time I see it. Thanks

[@travarious2810]

Wow!! That’s incredible.

[@JhonDiamond2021]

Truly astonishing the world, the results are so extraordinary, the pure gold is a lot.

[@thomasschafer846]

BOOOYA AWSOME!!! NAILED IT!! Great Video Dan.

[@pamelapilling6996]

Thanks Dan. That was a great clean up. What a beautiful day.

[@BreatherBoy]

That’s about $9500 in gold…hopefully it covers his fuel bill.

[@michaeldavis9695]

@@BreatherBoy gold is 1754 per ounce. That showed almost 7oz. I'm not a mathematician but I think your math is a little off my guy. And the fella Dan was helping out sait there was an extra 3oz not shown 17k is not a bad haul.

[@bjvoorhies]

What are the black pieces? I saw in somebody else's vid that he had black material that was as heavy as gold (carefully screened for common size and wouldn't leave a blue bowl like similarly sized "black sand" did).

[@waynegilchrist1596]

Dan, I must plead a bit of ignorance and ask a couple questions. (1) the "course or nuggets" looked like a fair amount of gold and my quite limited knowledge made me wonder about the purity. Considering how heavy gold is supposed to be, I am curious about it's fineness. (2) there were a lot of "black" color and I was curious about it because you kept it then it must be gold? Thanks for a very interesting video.

[@cynthiafortnerphd4281]

Love your positive! And really great music! Super fun video to see how this is all done! Thanks!!

[@a-aronmeyer4560]

Always a great watch, thanks!

[@johnambro1590]

Awesome video of an impressive amount of gold. Your voice and narrative was sorely missed. Love your cheerfulness and positive outlook.

[@coloradowaterdog3706]

Thank you for another great video Dan! The custom clean up sluice was a pretty cool gadget.

[@HurtButNotDefeated]

Dan, thank you for sharing your positive attitude and prospecting experience with us all.

[@justinbreeden7863]

That was awesome. Thanks Tyler.Thanks Dan. Incredible

[@rmfberry261]

his setup is rad. love how it all is set to so self efficient and one man friendly.

[@christianbuczko1481]

Whats the white metal attached to the nuggets?? Theres a few specs of something, is that mercury or another precious metal?

[@RyanGribble]

Dan, i think this was your best edited video. When life hands you lemons make lemonade. Keep up the good work.

[@butziporsche8646]

Wow Dan, hey what are the blue stones mixed in with the gold? Must be pretty heavy?

[@NexVoidGaming]

Honestly, if you didn't mention the camera errors I wouldn't have noticed the lack of audio in those shots. I would have just assumed you were going for a more cinematic looking video. Hats off to your editing!

[@GilbertNichols]

Happy thanksgiving to you and Tyler, Dan!

[@beez1717]

Holy moly that's a lot of gold! I bet that pay dirt is going to be worth it to buy! This was a fun video but I did miss the explanations.

[@Dahie]

Dispite the audio glitch on the main camera, this was a great video! good use of editing and background music! cant wait for next video release

[@symons666]

Do you still have to remove the black rock/sand before you sell it ?

[@HeadakusMaximus]

Tyler really does all this by himself? Amazing. Probably also why everything is so neat, clean, and orderly.

[@Hipppy1001]

Strange name.. lol

[@Hipppy1001]

Strange name. lol

[@Hipppy1001]

Strange name. lol

[@Hipppy1001]

@HeadakusMaximus

[@kodyfrost]

The gold drop would be perfect here, and also very fun to watch it dance down the separation tube

[@maricanic]

Hi Dan! Really enjoy your show, I find it very informative. Just curious, how many yards of dirt did he have to go thru to get that quantity of gold?

[@TheMiningChannel]

Hey Tyler here. That would of been around 1500 yards of meterial. It was a very low grade meterial but was able to still make money on it!

[@renlopez3862]

I just found you on Dan Hurd's channel. I was amazed by your mining process. Really incredible. Well done! And Happy Baby Girl! I got me one of those myself. Best thing to ever happen to me in my life. Makes it something special.

[@lewislong4003]

Dan I usually hit the like button even before your vids have truly begun. You know, by the time you say "Wish us luck, and I hope you enjoy! that "thumbs up" button has been clicked! THIS time when I hit the button, I had to make this comment: Your Videos are the FIRST ones I began watching when I got interested in panning and metal detecting and you NEVER disappoint! You even introduced me to Pauly, whom I am also enjoying a ton! (TRULY wish to meet you both one day!) Keep On Keeping On!

[@lewislong4003]

I'm a blockhead, not a moron! A moron would fall for that, blockheads are smerter than that! Good Grief!

[@Aco747lyte]

Many thanks Dan - that was *terrific*

[@karolyferenc3184]

Where could I prospect in the Yukon area? Is gold panning allowed anywhere there or do I need some sorts of permit?

[@goldadventures5844]

This was a amazing series loved it Dan!

[@johnlivsey4146]

Absolutely epic cleanup. Loved it. New sub

[@thehouseofhorsepowerautobo4506]

Hey Dan, Merry Christmas thanks again for another great video!!

[@jacobbuterbaugh1]

Is that tourmaline mixed in with the gold? I find tons of that panning down in Georgia?

[@viklund2725]

why do you weigh the black/dark little pieces? Is it really gold?

[@Danhurd]

We did not have time to clean it out any more, they black sand in there added about 0.001% to the overall weight

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

Exceptional video Dan and Tyler. Thank you for sharing

[@Danhurd]

Our pleasure!

[@timgleaves9496]

Always fun to watch, Sir!

[@1944chevytruck]

WOW GOLD! .... Can't you use your cell phone or a remote transmitter (LIKE A GARAGE DOOR OPENER DEVICE?) to shut pump off?

[@wopfrog]

Just bought some of your paydirt. Can't wait to see some gold from your neck of the woods!!

[@sparkeyjames]

Tyler better have you out more often. Seems as though you brought him some very good luck.