Making Silver From Ore I Found In An Abandoned Mine

[@terribleone38]

Hey Brent, you should get in contact with Cody from Cody’s lab. He’s got a KZbin channel and is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to chemistry and refining materials. I think it would be a great collaboration if the 2 of you got together for a video.

[@ibcrazysumtimes]

i was about to comment the exact same thing

[@Flywheel2996]

I love this idea, Cody is awesome

[@SuperCheeseGod]

that would be really awesome

[@adama2979]

Awesome idea!

[@ODonthebeat]

I second this!

[@icicles80]

The music is ICONIC. Whenever that guitar comes in I get chills every time. It is perfect for this scenery and setting!

[@SteveK6470]

Brent's background music is so good. Captures the mood every time so well.

[@sgtpepper4131]

It never gets old

[@alnumbers2098]

Does anyone know just what the guitar music was? Cause the tune is really good to listen

[@steveor4659]

yes, that music is good!

[@laurenhelpern7618]

Will you be up to selling the music? Great way to make some $$ for ghost town restoration.

[@dalegray934]

I've spent my professional life studying and reporting on abandoned western mines, mostly in Montana, Idaho, and Nevada. In grad school, I attended a field school where we excavated an assay lab. Since then, I have written histories of every mining district in Montana along with most of the state's mines. I was prepared to not like this video, instead I was charmed by the accuracy of the reporting and was very happy to learn many new things. Thank you for your efforts to do this right!

[@shawnbreshears1102]

Did you spend any time on the Silver mines at Austin or Clifton, NV?

[@idk459]

Why were you prepared to not like this video. Great mindset pops

[@Nathan93Baker]

I understand you're knowledgable about mining but why were you prepared to unlike the video? He's a novice so if you see something questionable, constructive criticism would be best for someone new who's also interested in mining and its history.

[@yummychips_]

@@idk459 I think he didn't have any ill intent to not like the video. From what I gather, it seems he is an expert on the topic. This is the internet, so take things with a grain of salt. I can conclude 2 possibilities. 1. He is elitest prick (which I wouldn't say he is) 2. He purely dislikes misinformation (which I think is the case) If what he stated was true, then an anology to explain why he would have disliked would be this. What if you were really good at something, spent your life on it, is your career, and no one really knows, because it isn't exactly a thing that is popular or well known. Then comes someone from the outside, who does what your good at, but fumbles it all up, and gets massive attention about it. Not saying he is jealous about attention, but moreso annoyed at the fact someone does the same job and screws it up. Only problem is that only he would know it was a screw up explaination. I think overall, he seemed to enjoy the video. He even admits to learning something new. This would mean he respects the information and how it is presented. I would go even as far to say if his comment is true about his background, he would be honoring GTL for his efforts. I need sleep, I spent way to much time at a late hour, analyzing this, for god knows why. HAHA.

[@erad67]

@@idk459 Probably because there is so much garbage and misinformation on the internet and youtube. Why did you feel the need to write a negative comment when he gave a very nice compliment?

[@lisamarlenerose]

As a woman from a family of miners and metallurgists I must say -- What a gift to the world your work is.

[@mathieutorres2827]

My man is reviving history single handedly and I’m living for it.

[@JoseHerrera-mk7cv]

😆 you said single handedly

[@JoseHerrera-mk7cv]

You say that for Jesus too?

[@JoseHerrera-mk7cv]

They did it to help bring God to us all or hell to them poor natives whom where taken advantage of by liars and greedy losers

[@JoseHerrera-mk7cv]

This is what happens when entitled whites figured out what White privilege is

[@inkpink9860]

@@JoseHerrera-mk7cv White privilege bwahahahahahahahahahahahahahahha omfg

[@rebeccaroxx9482]

I absolutely adore his passion for this place! We need more people who care about the history of places... I love you Brent!!! 😍😍🥰🥰

[@Leewise1]

He cares way more about you submitting your email than pretending to give a shit about history

[@Lilhoney314]

@@Leewise1That's a terrible comment. Why are you even here? Go away!

[@aaronazagoth6373]

@@Leewise1 :What’s the point of shitting on some young girls comment?

[@nathanbates8221]

Brent need a girlfriend ? Think she might be in for it lol JK.

[@Thoughtful_Balance]

Simply amazing. You are not just learning about history, but living it. It's such an honor that you're sharing this experience with us and teaching us. We are all hoping that you can rebuild that ghost town into something special.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you very much for checking out the videos. I too hope can turn it into something special. I appreciate the support! Couldn't do any of this without that.

[@pastorofmuppets22]

@@GhostTownLiving wondering how your steak turned out?Hope you enjoyed it

[@d.b.398]

Watching you create the silver bar was so incredibly neat! And then it got me thinking about how much work it would take to make an entire bar, and then more bars, and so on. Makes me look at my silver dollars from the 1800’s in a whole new light.

[@JarredTruschke]

Brent. I've been following along since the beginning. What you're doing is amazing. Beyond the town itself, Cerro Gordo lives on in the collective appreciation and love of all of us, through your love and efforts. What you're doing has deep meaning. Thank you for sharing your passion, your time, and your life. I know you're affecting my life for the better, and based on the comments of so many others, you're doing the same for many others as well. You're a good man.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Wow, thank you. I really appreciate that note. It helps me a lot to be able to share all this as well.

[@Circlewisewoman01]

Couldn’t have said it better myself. We love you, Brent, seriously.

[@kenneth1767]

Brent, I think you're the ore that was refined. From the first episode to this last episode is a transformation. Your excitement shows by the sparkle in your eyes.

[@mr.bearandpokekid24]

I’ve been interested in history as long as I can remember. I was raised on a farm in Monroe MI that started as a log cabin around 1805 and was part of an 1812 battlefield. We used that cabin as a kitchen when I was young. I dug many relics as a young man including canon balls and arrow heads. I’ve been interested in history ever since and now live vicariously through you. Thank You for having this channel and reliving the boom time of Cerro Gordo.

[@grim.0321]

If I ever find the free time I'd love to come out and help with some labor around cerro gordo. Such an amazing adventure he's been on... following it for the last 15 months has been a great experience within itself. You're doing great work preserving this piece of history and sharing it with millions of people who would've never known any of this if it weren't for your blood sweat and tears. Thank you Brent for doing this.

[@fishtales2597]

Has anyone elso noticed over time how Brents life has melted into the history of Cerro Gordo, forever being remembered as a pioneer of a KZbinr who made it happen in the future.

[@mewintle]

Wow. You never think about how you, yourself are part of history. Thanks for the observation.

[@stillx1211]

Another week another hopefully brilliant video as usual. The effort and amount of time he puts into making these incredible videos, just to let us experience a bit of Cerro Gordo from all over the world, just amazes me.

[@bdalton0295]

This man went out here to escape the troubles of the world and is bringing back a lot of history. In the process he has awakened a deeper level of appreciation, understanding, and knowledge than most of us will ever know, and he still finds time to document it and share it with us. I hope one day to get the chance to come out and see the place and help with his story one day.

[@sharimc72]

💜

[@timothy2935]

Like you wanna be in the story?

[@bdalton0295]

@@timothy2935 no, help with the physical work that needs to be done.

[@mariedupuis7802]

A lot of courage to rebuilt an old ghost town. It is beautiful to care about our own history that makes what we are. It makes me think in my country, France, to people who rebuilt old medieval castle and takes nearly their all life to make their projects take shape...I think I just can have a lot of respect and admiration towards you and encourage you for your hard but so beautiful and useful task. A big hello from France !

[@brittonwise2203]

I love that he releases this towns lore selectively. Never before have we known about the furnaces and the building of houses out of them. Imagine what it would have been like to live here at the time

[@danssmokintreasures]

I think it would be rough. NO AC when its hot no consistent heat when its cold would be the starters.

[@garbinator09]

Great question! I would be in a state of wonderment, shock even. I am seriously blessed here in my cool environmentally controlled home, with food stuffs histories Kindoms never had. Young Luscious Breed-able females? NOT at ALL. 😉

[@MrBibertiger]

If i could cancel my Life here in Germany from 1 to 0 in a day, i would come to Cerro Gordo to enjoy living and exploring life like you. Keep it Up Brent, Love to watch your Videos and wish you Happy living till the end. Youre a man of culture providing old technics for the Future.

[@wazza33racer]

When Broken Hill got started in Australia.........people found nuggets of silver just lying on the ground.........eventually there were a number of major mines following ore bodies down deep underground.......I believe the North Mine is 4km deep. All the ore was sent to Port Pirie in South Australia which ended up being the largest lead/silver smelter in the southern hemisphere.

[@MoAli-wm4of]

Where did they export the majority of that material to? Or was it mainly sold/used domestically in Aus? Thanks

[@pastorofmuppets22]

That happened in the Sierra Nevada as well.Early travellers taking the same route noticed the ground was a shiny silver color.The downside is removing all that silver takes away from the silver dioxide that used to spur rain,as it's the material used in cloud seeding.Once upon a time the earth seeded the clouds naturally

[@wazza33racer]

@@MoAli-wm4of Port Pirie smelter was majority export off their wharf. There was some domestic consumption of their product ( I actually took loads by truck to Sydney and Brisbane) but only about 250 tons per week. I have seen the ore up close and it is Galena.

[@hoboonwheels9289]

@@pastorofmuppets22 interesting.

[@goatgamingyt2964]

Dude you own a precious gem of American history. It couldn't be in better hands. May the land bless you and your family for generations to come 🙏

[@NikkiLace311]

My grandpa, dad, aunts and uncles grew up in a mining camp back in the 50's. They mined Chromium in southern Montana. A few years back we go to go up to the old mining camp, Not much is left there, but just the visit there brought back so many memories for me pappy and uncle. So seeing an "abandoned" mining town really hits home for me. I'm trying to get the approval from the Mining company that owns the land to allow us to do an over night stay. They're kinda on board, but they have insurance issues being it's still an active mine. Thankfully I have release forms, fingers crossed if they accept them

[@AndyKPOV]

Glad they lived to tell the story. Chromium is very dangerous to mine! The dust is deadly.

[@IrritatedGnome]

I’ve always been interested in history, but your channel has given me a deeper appreciation for the little things that seem to be forgotten in my generation

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you all so much for checking out the video! I'd love for one of you to have a piece of CG history. The base bullion bar is gone, but I made a silver ring, all from Cerro Gordo silver! It's free to enter to win, check it out here: kingsumo.com/g/an70ts/win-a-cerro-gordo-silver-ring Let me know below what other types of videos you'd like to see in the future! Thank you!

[@njtProductions]

Hello 👋

[@Nathanashton448]

Got my fingers crossed. Got the perfect place for it in the house right above the TV I use to watch the videos 🤞🤞

[@jsrides2065]

I’ve done it 🏆😉👍🏻🤞🤣🤣🤣

[@b.l.624]

Would find a nice spot it for the otago gold fields in New Zealand ….

[@raevonday4197]

I love seeing the building of the town, I want to see how progress is going on the Hotel. Love your channel so much.

[@heracliteanflux1]

It is cool as hell that you're teaching yourself hard rock mining on the fly, using old assay techniques, in your own mine. It's awesome watching your learning experience Brent. Keep it going and good luck running into more galena ore!

[@GwenShep]

Hey just wanted to say, you should really be proud of yourself, it's insane the amount of work you've put into this piece of history and it really shows, never stop doing what you love it's incredible to see people like you who see the value in looking after history like this, you going through the full process of smelting that ore was really fun to see

[@denniscasey986]

I wish my history teachers could have made the subject 1/2 as interesting as you make history. Great teaching. Thank you.

[@charleyl264]

WOW!!! I never appreciated what it took to refine metals, until now. What an awesome demonstration. Thanks so much. I watch you every week. You have one of the most interesting shows out there. Stay safe.

[@GhostTownLiving]

It's truly a remarkable skill and trade they developed so long ago! Thanks for checking out the video.

[@quikscot1528]

@@GhostTownLiving. Brent: I previously contacted you and offered to cut a gemstone from any crystals you can recover from the mine.Not sure if you ever saw that offer? I am an award winning cutter and would be happy to donate my services. I seem to recall you had some crystals in the glass show-cases in the general store area, so it would seem that some were recovered from the mine at some point. Imagine a small display of a cut gem sitting beside a raw crystal... it would be a most graphic example of the transformation. Of course the quality of the cut gemstone would only be as good as the quality of the crystal whether simple quartz or something more exotic. If it started out full of occlusions, the finished gemstone would be too. OTOH, if the crystal was glass clear on the interior, so would the finished cut stone be glass clear! If you're interested, get back to me.

[@tjrex9458]

@@GhostTownLiving Its a skill that shouldve never been lost in time, its something truly remarkable and epic, i never wondered of much work it would take for something so small yet so fullfilling! Keep going strong, we're here for you :D

[@johnstaves1337]

Very interesting. From the UK. All your videos teach us a part of history which is often overlooked.

[@lucasgardner6189]

Hey Brent, it's honestly hard to believe how far you've come in the last 16 months. I remember seeing the first video last March and your struggles, but it was a breath of fresh air. Whenever I get to visit California, I definitely hope to visit Cerro Gordo. Much love from all the way in South Carolina

[@Kay-rh1jb]

Why does anyone dislike these videos? This is so awesome! He's restoring an old town that otherwise would just collapse or burn and be forgotten.

[@dennisevans2677]

It is the same people who dislike all the other videos. No reason they don't like anybody that is creative. I really think that the dislikes all come from the same unlike people.

[@jonfish2132]

Every video has dislikes. When you have hundreds of thousands of people watching a video, stray clicks are bound to happen.

[@jamiegambino6406]

Some people are just sad and don't appreciate anything.

[@darrinwright6758]

Haters will always hate no matter what you do. Keep up the good work.

[@ellisblomquist2382]

You spoke of your appreciation for those who developed this process along with all the sweat and hard work by many. Your efforts in gaining the knowledge and history of Cerro Gordo and making this amazing content is also much appreciated. Thank you! I wish you the best of success in all of your endeavors with Cerro Gordo.

[@RealYellowbeard]

It is rare to see someone who is genuinely joyful in what they are doing. It is plain on your face that you are one of those lucky individuals. Nice video. Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you.

[@dragonwarrioroffire]

I really believe that one of the greatest strengths of the human race is how we learn and remember our history, build on the knowledge of ancestors and people from the past and grow. I've been loving your videos! Really inspirational!!

[@tburrows357]

I honestly believe we have lost more history than we imagine. We have so much amazing ancient structures that date back to last flood age 12-13000 years ago. There’s so much moser history and to know what we have done and are capable of. Modern historians are so hesitant to question the status quo of established history. Even North America were discovering The native peoples history going back so much farther and being so much more complex than we realized

[@khenscheid0213]

His enthusiasm for history makes me get excited about it too. If he was my history teacher back in high school I might have gotten better grades. Lol

[@funnyfack9854]

He does what he loves wish i could say the same

[@jamiegambino6406]

Best channel on you tube, Brent is definitely the right guy to be at cerro gordo, you just know his heart is in it 100 %💯💯💯💯

[@dayofthedude]

After all of that, I have no idea how anyone watching this channel would actually want to take that bar away from you! You earned that bar, a millionfold and tbh, it should stay with you and Cerro Gordo as part of the new history you're making!

[@retribution5242]

Does this man strike you as a greedy person?

[@retribution5242]

Secondly, it does not appear The Gordz has a finite amount of ore. Rich lands. Rich fellow. Easily make more later in life.

[@caspianwilson5566]

He worked so hard for somthing so meaningful and personal just to send it miles and miles away to a stranger. I really hope he keeps it and hangs it up in the assayers office.

[@deepg7084]

@@retribution5242 The monetary value of that bar is miniscule. It's the time he put into researching, mining and refining it that makes it so valuable. It's his connection to the history of CG. I also feel like it should stay there on that mountain with him.

[@jiml4987]

1.8 million views. If he had an ad on this video... worth more than that entire mold filled.

[@nezzuno1]

My personality always makes me want to make a snarky comment, but Brent always leaves me humbled and amazed. Great vid!

[@garrettdarisse8880]

When you grow up in the western US and hear stories about the mines, you never really get to hear about what all went into everything. Love watching your series and hearing about the history that the town has had on the region.

[@MajorMosh710]

Whenever you have everything set up for tours and whatnot and have mastered the art of assaying you should show other how to do it with small samples! I would so pay for that experience

[@tjrex9458]

I'd love to experience that aswell, pass the art of assaying to the next generations, somethings should never be lost, and working on the land is one of them, if i ever get the oportunity (unfortunatly for me, strict parents will never let me travel half the world :/ ) ill visit Brent, even if its one of the last thing i ever do!

[@worldofsarr]

this is 100% one of the coolest vides I've ever watched, you've now been placed at the top of my bucket list of places i want to visit, just even to sit with you and have you overload me with information would be the best day of my life

[@DigitalNeb]

I love this video man, As a home builder and general maker of things, I think a lot about raw materials and manufacturing processes. The amount of hours it takes to create something like that tiny little bead of silver is staggering. It really makes me appreciate the efficiency of our modern methods. Really great stuff. I look forward to the next video.

[@mikehayden7330]

Awesome video Brent. You'd never gone into the process before, just the mining. That was fascinating! New appreciation for how hard those guys worked back then. Thank you for bringing it to light.

[@mogwaifearlight]

Your enthusiasm and lust for life has been amazing to watch. We've been with you since your first month and have absolutely loved watching you grow. I can't express enough how your modesty, graciousness, and kindness have been a model we strive for. Thank you ❤️

[@blk77sunshn]

I am in forever awe of your slice of history and heaven. Keep your passion alive, I'm hoping someday I might be able to visit. Those sunsets are stunning. Keep living your dream.

[@BadDubII]

Its crazy how Im so invested in a silver mine town being from a wee countryside area in Ireland. Would be class to visit someday.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Hope you can make it over sometime!

[@seancaseo84]

Same

[@racksonracksonracksonra2313]

ayeee Ireland gang.

[@Ultrawide_Gameplays]

not without taking the clot shot. I'll probably never be let out of my country again.

[@racksonracksonracksonra2313]

@@Ultrawide_Gameplays bit of an exaggeration. We’ve just gotta wait until herd immunity kicks up and we’ll be fine. I got the vaccine and I’m grand?

[@raytact]

It’s funny how much your attitude has changed since 6 months ago. You look happier and healthier brother. I’m glad people are handing a hand lately. Keep it up 🤘🏼

[@CorruptInfinityOfficial]

Finding a new passion can change ur life.

[@severalwolves]

I think that might have a lot to do with all this lead he’s playing with… D:

[@MainstreamDB]

Amazing how much enthusiasm you have for every aspect of this fascinating town. Ore inspiring.

[@Yeshua_1776]

Mate, I can't thank you enough for your appreciation for people's hard work back in the day. You're passion of wanting to know how things were made and do them yourself is something that is rarely seen and I am a huge supporter of that! I stumbled across your channel due to a recommendation from YT and I couldn't be happier, long winded yes but this kind of learning is something I thoroughly enjoy and I'm so glad you're able to pursue it! Keep it up man, if greatness doesn't come, respect will!

[@juneerasmus3485]

"Long winded" don't you break his speed and enthusiasm. I love his way of sharing. HIS ALIVE!!!

[@saraamos5737]

Get an artisan up there who would love to show people the process and sell jewelry made from the silver. Very cool. Thanks for sharing your passion .

[@brolohalflemming7042]

That might involve paperwork and licences. ISTR from Cody's mine that as soon as you start doing anything 'commercial' around a mine, you might need to have to start running it as a mine. There are also issues with silver and selling it as silver, without having it professionally assayed and hallmarked. It's the kind of bureaucracy that sucks all the fun out of running a small business and can end up being a lot of overhead.

[@rgreed20081]

@@brolohalflemming7042 You are right about the problems with the Bureaucracy. A highly train and skill artisan still can be used as a way to teach the visitors how Silver is refined. At the moment, the Foundation may not be able to afford an artisan. Still Sara's suggestion is a good ideal. You still got the point about the troubles with Bureaucracy.

[@brolohalflemming7042]

@@rgreed20081 Yup. It's why I'm hoping there'll be a collab with Cody's Lab. He went through this with his mine and may be able to avoid pitfalls. There are probably workarounds, like having demonstration assaying/refining sessions, but sending silver off to be refined before turning that into jewellry. But that might still end up with the whole thing being classed as a mining operation and more paperwork and expenses. But it's something that would be fun once the hotel's back up and running. Could arrange arts & crafts workshops via various artisans in the setting of Cero Gordo. Pun intended. I used to make jewellry and one of the neat things about it is you can get quite a lot done without needing lots of expensive tools/space/machines.

[@rgreed20081]

@@brolohalflemming7042 I agreed.

[@brolohalflemming7042]

The more I've been thinking about this, the more fun I think it'd be. Imagine a week's activity holiday. Explore the mine, learn the history, find some gallenite, refine it, then make something from the silver. I'd love to do that because I don't do a week on a beach. Then again, Brent's got himself some spectacular views, so I'd probably find a comfy place to sit and just soak those in :)

[@davidfarmer9118]

Sat in the rain in Wales, I am guessing that this is the type of man that once "Made America Great." Regards UK

[@JerryRigEverything]

Awesome video man, that was crazy complicated.

[@ThePorkymeat]

Finding out channels you love also love the other channels you love is great

[@tenzintsenpey5274]

how did you end up in here.

[@Dibbs.]

Very Carefully

[@quantumtechcrypto7080]

Also tells me currently silver is way way undervalued aka manipulated by bankers.

[@dr.lexwinter8604]

Yo, Seth Everman! I love your music bro!

[@susanlilley-rizos9906]

I’ve been following your channel for quite some time and I am so impressed at how far you have come. You have learned so much and the way you teach us all about the history of your town is amazing. Thank you so much!

[@shaun138]

Brent: Full fire protective gear in front of kiln Cody'sLab: Janks hot slag out of kiln with one hand, holding camera with the other while wearing flipflops

[@rhysfirth3506]

Hmm, doing a little math, you mentioned at 22:00 that the result was .15 grams from 30 grams of galena, so just move the decimal point over and 1.5 grams from 300 grams galena, that's 200:1 ratio. So to get one troy ounce, or 31.1 grams, you need 31.1 x 200, or 6,220 grams of galena per ounce, round that up to a tidy 6.25Kg Current spot price of silver is $23 and some cents USD per ounce. Say you want an income of $1000 a week before costs from your mine, you would need 43.5 ounces a week. 43.5 x 6.25 = 271.875, or a neat 272Kg of Galena that you need to carry out of your mine... You'd get pretty fit and strong carrying all that weight around! Can you find 272Kg of galena and pile that in a stack for us to see what $1000 of raw ore looks like?

[@soulshiversasmr]

I love the perspective you offer. No one ever takes the time to realize how special we all are and how we affect the lives of people across the globe even if we are 1 person on an assembly line or office etc.

[@bradyhobza662]

Not only amazing and impressive the work you did, but how very professional the video was made, complete with historical photos, drone shots, excellent narration, etc. You are a true talent!

[@Panzerfaust9161]

I’ll have to say. You’re probably the best friend of many other great people.I really enjoy watching your endeavors and dreams come to reality.Again you’ve delivered a great video.Thanks brother. Have an awesome week.

[@GhostTownLiving]

Thank you for checking out the video and the note. That means a lot!

[@davidlane5453]

You may not think so, but that book may just be the most valuable artifact you found there. Imagine the history of that book alone. It's like the Cerro Gordo dead sea scrolls. Fascinating!!

[@jasonw7497]

I've been wiping my butthole with pages from that for years. That book ain't worth shit.

[@johnnylego807]

Just a saftey tip!, I’m sure you know this, but when smelting you DEFINITELY want to have a mask on, rated for chemicals and lead, you Definetly don’t want to breathe zinc or sulphuric fumes as they are toxic, especially zinc fumes. They can be pretty gnarly on the body. Always better to play it safe.

[@RickCorp]

I was thinking the same thing. At first I thought it would be a cool attraction, but I’m sure the lead and other toxic fumes would probably make it tricky for the permits he’s eventually going to need for the hotel and bar.

[@rayna8423]

and lead is super toxic. Please use proper precautions.

[@Jeff-jg7jh]

@@rayna8423 Me and a buddie collected a bunch of fired bullets at the range and melted them down. The copper jackets floated to the top and get got maybe ten or fifteen lbs. of lead. But we were melting it out side and we still both got nasty headaches. No more playing with lead. I don't know how guys work with the stuff in their garages or backrooms to make their own bullets.

[@ledicarusmedia]

Like arsenic, which was noted in the book he was using

[@johnnylego807]

@@Jeff-jg7jh Dang Sounds scary asl, lead fumes are so freaking dangerous, problem is once it’s in you it stays and takes a long time to leave your system. Not trying to sound over paranoid but for your sake, I’d Def look into doing a metal detox. I know it sounds crazy but supposedly it helps a lot and can prevent that lead from causing further or any damage. Another weird but could be use full tip. Coffee enemas remove Heavy metals and toxins from the body, (might sound tmi) but like to offer anything that might help someone🤙🏼 if you don’t believe me look it up, it’s quite fascinating.

[@milesandhikes]

I loved this!!! Brent, you fit so well in Cerro Gordo now, that I can't ever imagine you living in a city like NYC or Austin ever again. And that is a compliment!

[@OldManTruck]

Brent, after hearing the stories from Robert, to now hearing your enthusiasm, I am so glad you are now in the position you are. The history and story will live on. Thank you.

[@tjrex9458]

Brent is just one of the best (if not the best) and the most entertaining person out there, he's just an amazing and ultra skilled one man miner army by himself, i can most likely speak for the most of us, but we're all so proud to see your evolution, not only in cerro gordo, but in our hearts :D Brent, if you ever see this, i just want to thank you so much for giving us a reason to smile :)

[@home-powersystems7782]

Hell yea brother!

[@rhapsodyandtea5249]

A history and chemistry lesson I never know I would be so interested in. The projects alone seem to take up so much time, and I'm sure you enjoy them, but also filming them must make it an even longer process, plus editing and uploading. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@Christy19627]

I LOVE your video!!!! We have been to Virginia City dozens of times and the lifestyle the miners had to endure is unbelievable! I love your passion!!!!

[@AlexFeature]

The way you share your passion for this place is absolutely incredible Brent. Keep it up!

[@kristibeisecker]

this could definitely be an attraction to the town and a product to support the town

[@chrisarnold8777]

Brent, you're an Icon and are single handedly bringing history to life. I enjoy watching every episode and can't wait to visit some day.

[@marthamayden6309]

Thank you so much for sharing! I love the history and the appreciation that all of us need to develop instead of taking for granted the manufactured items we have! Amazing Journey you have been on! Again thank you for sharing with the world!

[@roberthiller4188]

What you did was amazing. You have demostrated how interconnected we all are from start to finish. We are all dependent on eachother. Great job, thank for showing us the process.

[@trevhaddleton4508]

Howdy from ENGLAND!!just came across your vids and must say “BRILLIANT “ and “INSPIRATIONAL “wish you ALL the best and look forward to the rest of your vids and honestly “WELL DONE”with the bar!!!

[@josephpatterson8513]

Thanks for bringing this almost forgotten art back to life so I can learn from the past. Way cool man!

[@mariagraffelner5216]

Amateur prospector here - thank you for all of the work you did to create this vid and thank you for taking the time to give respect & recognition to EVERY aspect of the people & process. Kudos bro!

[@jonathangreenstein919]

Brent. Thanks for the time and effort you put into doing everything you do. We have always been amazed by the history of these ghost towns and what they did to build America. You are doing so much to preserve and tell the untold stories. Thank you.

[@IMOUT]

I've been watching almost from the beginning. That progres you are making is stunning. I've always loved exploring remote places, that's what caught my eyes when I was searching for ghost town exploring videos. Now I'm waiting for every new video to see what you are up to. All those projects you work on and share with us are very interesting because of all the history background. Those mine explorations, now you cooked some silver, this souvenir led looks perfect. Every episode is unique and I don't know what to expect in next episode, that is very exciting. One day I will come for a visit. Keep up those great episodes coming. Greetings from Lithuania!

[@jimmyobvious1651]

Totally rad. History, nature, metallurgy, chemistry--this video has everything :D

[@boratsagdiyev5679]

Don't forget the lead poisoning, that's a very important one

[@theonewiseoldman]

Dude, you are an amazing inspiration for many of us..at least for me :)...greetings from the Austrian Alps.

[@timothymarisii7752]

Brent, I appreciate you, and everything you do, don’t do stuff for us, we’re here for you! You give back by sharing with us! I love your passion and dedication, you rock! I hope to one day to be able to come out with my daughter, meet you and support the amazing work you do! :-) Thank you!!

[@l.o29]

Love to see your land Brent it truly is a gift to live where you do. Thank you for all the history you give us on what had happen there and what is happening there. I wish a lot more people who live the way you do would make a mini series or a documentary even, since it is hard to get any service out nowhere 😊

[@S4dGh0st]

Brent, seeing you get excited like a little kid over this stuff makes me happy. Thanks for brightening up my day and help me forget about my problems for a bit

[@americanman6347]

I am a silver Stacker who just found your channel today and wow what a cool video. To see how it was done that long ago makes me appreciate every ounce I own even more. Silver is one of the most important metals and severely undervalued used in every electronic device we use today. People will be shocked when we break it free of the manipulation and it's true value is revealed.

[@KimDanielle]

I think about the people who came from the past a lot. So humbling. Makes me feel like I’m not doing enough, though. Just have to remember we live in a different generation & thus have different contributions.

[@loyalty0766]

It's crazy to think about when you put it in perspective like that. It's so easy to take for granted all the work that goes into creating our comforts we enjoy in life. Thanks for the video, it was awesome to follow along on the journey!!!

[@jasonk7072]

I love these films, the variety of content on this channel is incredible and the ones where you explore how the miners would have lived back in the day are super interesting.

[@lexmedic1]

Everything you've done there is remarkable!!! I'd love to come see all of that and take in the history!! Keep it up! Absolutely love each video and educational segment!

[@keiranpickering]

I love just how dedicated you are to bringing Cerro Gordo back to life and I'm sure that whoever wins the giveaway will appreciate just how much work it is to make stuff like that

[@MrChief101]

It's crazy cool that you have all the original tools and equipment-- short of the kiln/oven -- still ready to work.

[@thecocktailian2091]

Got to get on that kiln though. Doing that smelting with a 6 cubic inch kiln just aint going to cut it.

[@norbfio1]

Your passion , courage and determination is what keeps this 3 generations of females coming back for more 🤟👏 Thanks for teaching us the history of this most amazing place. And thanks for taking us along for the adventures!

[@bergannon6585]

I agree and I now have a new appreciation for my silver jewellery 😊

[@roberthiggins1051]

You have no idea how watching what you have done in the last 18 months has helped get me through some of the roughest times of my life. You're the man Brent. Some day I will meet you at Cerro Gordo.

[@beadgirl82]

So fun to watch. I had the same thought last time I flew across country--the thousands of people involved in every single flight every single day that make it possible for us to have a safe journey. Gratitude for all the conveniences of modern life from travel to vaccines to precious metal!

[@puffinbase]

I would already be happy just to have a little stone with galena from Cerro Gordo ☺️ The plaque you made is very special!!

[@Jekyll424]

My grandfather made wooden forks, furniture and my mom still has the lathe in her out building. I’m grateful for your channel. Glad I found it! Win or not, you’ve made me a much more curious person 🙂

[@gailaadland7045]

Thanks for sharing the process of mining the ore yourself to having a unique one of a kind Cero Gordo silver ring to wear. Inspiring!

[@rileyuktv6426]

UK here - awesome channel 👍🇬🇧❤️ Pure Gold - from a Silver Mine

[@DanKoch]

Was a bit concerned with no episode last week (did he fall down a shaft? did he crash on his motorcycle again? did the Alpaca uprising take place?) but you knocked it out of the park with this episode. Really good stuff how you kept it entirely 'old school'.

[@MiauxCatterie]

watch the community tab, he tries to update us when there's not going to be one bc he knows we worry.

[@getgoing-cv]

He wants you to support him on Patreon 👀

[@jerrydee3144]

OMFG me too I was wondering that

[@grnbrrbnrg4464]

I honestly love your „rambling“ I find your thoughts so interesting and inspiring :) Can‘t wait for more content, greetings from Germany :)

[@AlexandriaOcasio-Cortez]

Places such as Cerro Gordo offer people like yourself a great opportunity for reflection, like you mention at the end. For some, the lack of distractions suitable to block reflection is almost impossible to handle, self-reflection can be difficult. I'm glad to see you're handling your insights well, and are implementing the lessons the reflection taught you :)

[@TheVenomation]

I was hoping there would be a video like this, making an actual ingot from cerro gordos mine

[@banyanstone8480]

Yes! Been thinking this myself. It would be so cool to have a Cerro Gordo Commemorative coin of some kind! Brent's face on one side and then something mine related on the other. :)

[@jennifermoore4659]

I'm dumbfounded by this! Have a tear in my eye cause you made me feel what miners might have felt. Put things in perspective. Thank you

[@armata143]

Once the world rids itself somewhat of COVID I'd love to make the trip over all the way from Australia. Your videos have kept me going over the past 18 months and I appreciate all of the work you've done for that!

[@scatdog1]

Don’t let COVID stop you bro, it’s not going anywhere….. it’s the politicians the world needs to rid itself of.

[@Dukers2300]

BIG SCARY BUG OH NO

[@armata143]

@@scatdog1 We cant leave the country at the moment.

[@scatdog1]

@@armata143 Going to see Megadeth and Lamb Of God September 10th. Covid nor the bubonic plague wont stop me. Sad to hear such a bad ass Country as yours has been hijacked by these sick politicians. We have the same situation here in the states but it’s going to backfire in a very profound and violent way. Don’t want to see it but am locked and loaded.

[@peterg219]

Back to basics, eh? Good on you. Love the way you sense, see & appreciate 'community'... everyone is part of the whole... historically. Thanks mate, from Sydney AU.