CALIFORNIA GOLD! WOOHOO!

The guys at ‪@mineoperator‬ invited me into their gold mine to find my first ever California Gold. I dug from the gold bearing hard rock quartz vein. Milled it all down to a fine powder, and panned out my first California gold. WooHoo! And if you want to see more of the technical of the underground mine, check out ‪@mbmmllc‬ who was also there and did a very different video of the day.
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[@MrSafetyToo1]

Dan, I have a suggestion: Since you have a beard, wearing a half face negative pressure respirator provides you with no respiratory protection against inhaled rock dust! The dust just leaks through your beard past the face seals of respirator. Get a powered air purifying respirator and wear it every time you may be exposed to rock dust. (One of the Mine Operator guys wore his and appeared well protected.) I'm a retired safety guy and I just couldn't help myself 😷😅

[@TheMilwaukieDan]

Dan, after all of the Open Heart Surgery you’ve had, we all are amazed at what you’re accomplishing in these videos. PLEASE don’t apologize for taking care of your health.

[@issiahpickle3552]

Got to say I really enjoy watching you and Jason work together!

[@martinevans2411]

What???

[@GSProspecting]

What a blast coming by. Great day out there fam. Keep on having fun getting that au and living the dream. Gold Squad Out!!!

[@taylorrowe7759]

It’s been so fun watching these trips from both Dan and Jason’s perspectives

[@imnotgivingmyname_toamachine]

And overhearing about half of Dan's video in the background of Jason's, before Dan's is released 😂

[@larrymckay5219]

You and Jason have the best collaboration videos! Awesome

[@midnitemike]

I love when you make videos with Jason. Always interesting. You have some pretty good friends there Dan.

[@kavemanthewoodbutcher]

Adventure of a lifetime! Wandering around the western US, looking a rocks, mining with friends, learning and exploring, spending time with Evan. Good on ya Dan

[@Goldbay]

Being underground is my home I've been in 5 different gold mines this week and going to be doing some exploring of course I'm after Pockets rather than the finding disseminated stuff but congratulations Mount Baker

[@fortyfukinseven]

I used to work in a factory that processes spices. We used a lot of very similar equipment, but on a much, much larger scale. It's interesting to see the similarities. We had hammer mills (not this video, but previous). We had sifters using 20, 30, 40, 100 mesh, etc, to separate the finished product. I think it's really cool to see the crossover. Processing large materials into small materials seems to be quite similar, regardless of what it is.

[@Alondro77]

Huh, and here I thought spice producers just hired a bunch of Oompa-Loompas to crush the nutmeg by hand. ;D

[@20PINKluvr]

So pretty! Fascinating too. Glad they're able to get the leftovers

[@troyeddy860]

Hang in there Dan the real truth will come out. I know you wouldn't cheat anyone. Love the Chanel. Keep on keeping on.

[@diamondhunterTv5]

"Hey everyone, I just had to take a moment to talk about California Gold! WooHoo! There's just something magical about the Golden State, from the glittering beaches and towering redwoods to the bustling cities and picturesque vineyards. California truly has it all, and I feel so lucky to call it my home. So if you're looking for a place that's filled with adventure, beauty, and excitement, come join us in California Gold! Woohoo!"

[@georgespalding7640]

I wish I was young enough so I could go pan gold again in Northern California. Those Rivers and Creeks are going to be all stirred up from the huge runoff and I guarantee you there will be gold to be had if one had the physical ability to go get it. When I was a young man I panned the Truckee River off and on and it was a blast getting Gold Fever when I saw a few precious flakes in the pan. Those were good times for me.

[@beez1717]

You’ve earned my subscription hundreds of times over dan!

[@tybertimus]

Dan seems very excited about California gold specifically, it must be a *bucket* list item (buh-dum TSSS)

[@jayarnett4157]

Looks like you have found some really nice guys in California. They sure treated you well. Love the video as usual. Thanks Dan

[@thisisbeyondajoke6748]

Watching you change hats made me laugh out loud at 5 15 am on a Monday morning Australia 🇦🇺 😅

[@ruthgreenwood7188]

Thanks you .I'm learning a lot !

[@EchoJulez]

Love when you collab with Jason and Mine Operators.

[@dawndixon402]

😁👋👍👍👏👏💕🙏🏻 Thank you Dan, Jason and the rest of the team. That worked together. To make this episode possible and fun.

[@Dschungel7650]

Insane vids! WE LOVE DAN HURD🎉🎉🎉🎉!❤

[@NewNormac]

Great shots Evan, @Dan Hurd great to ‘see’ the gradual passing of knowledge and pre verbal torches. Wonderful journeys ~Smile oN

[@JacobsBrand]

Great video! Thanks for bringing all of us with you on your journeys! Heavy pans!

[@firefox2716]

Nice drone shots Evan 🏜👍 Nice to see the shiny Gold Dan 👍 Have fun in Sunny California 🌅

[@Homelyhippo]

The kid in me wants to dig for rocks and gold just because it looks so fun! My wife has a friend who sells and hunts for crystals, and he always offers for my family to come with him crystal hunting. It’s so much fun! Thank you for documenting your work and life!

[@oliverclothesoff5397]

I ❤ gold. It's fun to find, it's fun to buy and sell and its entertaining to watch. Thanks for sharing!

[@kurtisgillen7658]

Such an awesome vlog. Very entertaining and educational as always

[@marksheldon7154]

Great time watching, Thanks Dan

[@benschauer5935]

Nothing like sitting down for a Dan Hurd video at the end of the day.

[@JensensAdventures]

Well I wasn't going to do any prospecting today and relax, but, once again you got me all hyped up so it's off to the river I go, another great video Dan!

[@Alondro77]

That mineralized quartz is EXACTLY the same as the pebbles I find in the glacial moraine here in central NJ. It's 100% identical in appearance, peppered with tiny black hematite crystals, and small crumbly pockets of weathered sulfides and calcites. And, sure enough, it contains very fine gold. The largest flakes I've ever found are only about 2 millimeters across, and foil-thin. I also find greenstone-carrying quartz, and quartz with manganese streaks and splotches. Since it's from a glacier that dragged stuff all the way from Canada, it has EVERYTHING it picked up in the journey all mixed together.

[@collinsdad8840]

Hahaha too funny. I saw the video pop up and said woo-hoo to myself before I read the title. 😂 as always....another great one

[@4seasonspix]

I just love your collaboration 💛 Thank you, Dan, Jason @mbmmllc , and @MineOperator 🙏🏼⭐

[@debbiefox6846]

Dan just a little fyi. If you ever go panning for gold in Calufirnia you will want to know that much of our gold in Coloma, Folsom, American River and various other water ways has Gold covered in Mercury! So you could be panning and end up with lots of grey/silver stuff at the bottom of your pan that is where the gold should be. I used to gold pan with my dad as we are California natives that live with the areas where large amounts of gold are found " Gold Country". We used to find gold with Mercury from the old miners. It's so detrimrntal to the environment & sad. Dad had to deal with the Mercury issue out side in the fresh air. There are still areas with clean beautiful gold here though. I live about 20 min ftom all the huge 20/30 ft. Tailings /Piles left over from the huge commercial dredges that were used during the Gold Rush. The gold on the American River is pretty clean but Coloma's gold is faurly polluted. Take Care.

[@firechicken455adventures]

The skip makes things a loot easier. I'm hoping to find some California gold this summer also!

[@cptnkaos5994]

this is going to be another great video

[@StaceNyourFace]

That's pretty cool that not only did they let you mine their mine, but then they crushed the ore for you to pan! 👍

[@BillMulholland1]

Great video. So glad you guys are working together 👍

[@michealklonowski5267]

nice job dan thank you for sharing the adventure and information 😀

[@chrismyers9273]

Freaking awesome Dan! That was a whole lot of fun!

[@markroper9269]

Great video! The gang seems pretty cool!! Keep up the collabs, please!! Very fun!!

[@lavernecady9390]

Awesome, Dan!

[@jerryhalstead5174]

Love the crusher on a bucket. Catching all the crush in. Nice for location work.

[@xtctrader1467]

Love seeing you and Jason together.

[@johnjacobs1625]

Great Video Dan!! Thx 4 Sharing Buddy! Cheers JJ

[@bethsands7665]

I love your adventurous and awesome wild adventures on your quest to find gold. Good job wearing the correct gear as it could be dangerous down there digging. Exciting stuff.

[@AJShiningThreads]

You are so brave to go in all these mines

[@icepop6254]

Right on Dan, thanks for another great post. 👍

[@bashingtrax5807]

14k views in 3 hours you’re legit famous now Dan … give this man a Netflix series for goodness sake !!

[@bethsands7665]

You guys are awesome !!

[@beez1717]

I’m so glad you had a good time in my state.

[@Gridlessness]

Another great one Dan, Thanks!

[@mikeystrikes7203]

Thx Dan ,,,very cool operation they have.

[@Jacobthejewela]

Props to the hard working fellas at the end there. They still found time to say bye to all of us 😁

[@sg1gamer]

Great video. What a professional unit.

[@PowRKord]

Nice to see some from a source, Dan ^5!

[@terryshackelford712]

Dan it is always very interesting & entertaining watching your videos!

[@mikemarkle3077]

GREAT SHOW TODAY!!!

[@the_cheese_vr]

Dan deserves the world ❤️

[@joshuajackson6442]

Thank you Dan

[@tysonmcnamara6093]

Once again awesome video!,

[@Zimgirgaz]

Awesome episode!🤩

[@aroarlan1970]

Love your content, your the reason why I got into gold panning ❤️

[@gorillagoldhunters]

Awesome video Dan!

[@avidhunter6169]

How many ounces per ton do you need to make a hard rock gold mine profitable? Like the mine in the video for instance.

[@KNNY61]

Usually it's grams per ton, and it varies depending on cost, but you can Google it.

[@andrewwills8516]

Awesome show Dan

[@zhongscozzie4945]

That was an awesome video, hope you had an enjoyable time with your friends :)

[@timothyodonnell8591]

Great video!

[@ggsocal4511]

Interesting Video, Thanks for taking us Along !

[@julieinthedesert420]

I live in this area! I wish I had known I'd have come and said hello! You picked a great time in Mar, It's getting hot now here already. And thank you I learned some new stuff about the area.

[@josephcormier5974]

That's some very nice gold keep up the amazing work six stars

[@landonashby2029]

When classifying to 20 mesh and how dry the material is, would winnowing be an effective method of separation or would the fine gold blow away in the process? Just noticing the wind and the dust and it came to mind.

[@wrxs1781]

Good video Dan, nice weather though.

[@adamkittok]

Thats super awesome 👌

[@scrapyardprospecting3855]

Wicked cool!!!!! Sux I missed the live show!!

[@alistairclark6814]

Thanks for the great episode Dan Hurd! I am concrete guy by trade and thought a concrete vibe wand would a great way to classify material in a bucket for us hobbyists. Just an idea that I will try out.

[@__WJK__]

Sounds like a good idea, especially given there are now cordless models available.

[@ganjalfcreamcorn8438]

@@__WJK__ yeah my mom has one of those in her dresser drawer.

[@alistairclark6814]

@@ganjalfcreamcorn8438 Hahaha, industrial strength for hard to finish jobs.

[@MB-bt9km]

Jeez, the shot of you climbing down from below, all I could think of was the opening scene of There Will Be Blood

[@galatura]

Hugely Enjoyable !

[@adriantorres3221]

Great video, really interesting

[@corbenya]

"Mining" the NEW spectators sport!

[@rikspector]

Dan, The video speaks for itself! Cheers, Rik Spector

[@robbybobby6466]

Great video

[@Silvereagledude]

Good stuff, Dan and I will subscribe to these guys

[@piranhabadass1]

Great Video :)

[@_TONY_Az]

Nice to see jason he's a good guy like you I don't know the other guy. Nice job Dan

[@darebear123]

You should prospect the motherlode or yuba river here in California. ❤. So cool you were here

[@symons666]

Better panning weather than a fewwzing river !!!

[@jeremykeys2590]

I appreciated the slow-motion video clips.

[@dphxtruthresearchradio869]

Quite an operation! Mbmmllc has the machinery to get the gold out. Maybe when I'm out in cali for good soon will do some real prospecting. Az has gold but it's so over worked all over it's getting scarce! Cali has unlimited supply. In the right spots.

[@aristoteliscatsaros552]

Awesome thanks

[@stewartpalmer2456]

Mmmmm. Gold laced chocolate milk. Yummy..

[@gfysasneeded]

best part of Dan's videos is that he says"i hope to earn your subscription"... unlike most people telling you. main reason he has mine for his type of content.

[@daveperez2690]

If you ever get a chance; a video from Sutter's Creek. CA would be interesting. I worked for UPRR a ways North of there and when we dug a 7'x7'x7' foundation I found a 3' across quartz crystal cluster. Sadly, since we were on the clock. I couldn't take the time I wish I could have. I have about 30 crystals ranging from 3" wide x 5" long to 1"x 3". I found a few 1/8" chunks that might be gold. The quartz vein went from the top of the hole, diagonal, to the bottom corner where we found the cluster. It's under road, sidewalk and RR crossing mechs now.

[@bigpoppazeus8048]

If he was the who captured that shot right after you mentioned it, Evan is a g. 👌🏽👌🏽

[@-Woodstock-Lastrussysux]

I like the color green

[@paulac7802]

Such quality videos keep up the awsome collaboration better then discovery channel.

[@s.d.iprospecting4359]

Love these collabs Dan, U should take Jason placer gold prospecting lol,ive never seen Jason prospect for placer gold.

[@blindmansentertainment7735]

Great video thanks Dan. Does all gold look either yellow or sometime black? I was digging in gravel about 12 feet deep I found some stuff that was very brassy colored it was heavy in the bottom of my pan and it moved like mud if I kept it in water was told it was nothing but no one could say what it was. This was years ago now. I still wonder what I had. Thanks again

[@francisschweitzer8431]

Bye! Lol. Dan is like a little kid when he gets to mine.