Searching for the next BIG metal in the mining industry.

Spent a day searching my claim for the main mine adits and shafts that lead down into this historic mine where I hope to find a rich enough deposit to make mining here profitable. Because of the worlds push to electrify everything currently being powered by fossil fuels, I believe that there will be a massive run on the simplest of metals used in the electrification of everything. Copper! Even though more exotic metals like lithium are driving new technologies, no mater what the eclectic technology is, it need copper, and we are going to need LOTS of copper very soon.
Filmed Fall 2022
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[@peterr7950]

Hey Dan, I'm the local from Olalla and I'll get in touch to give you the tour. You were so close to the audit you wouldn't believe it and the other test audits are almost impossible to find and I stumbled across them exploring. The concrete slab on the landing used to be a house foundation that was moved down the hill beside the cattle guard and that massive pile by the slab is the stamp mill tailings pile actually. I was looking at getting a job in a copper mine in La Sal utah actually and people don't realize the massive scope of copper mining and exploration that will be coming in the future

[@kellyharper367]

👍

[@Engelhafen]

Dan never apologize for who you are - if everyone in the world was as communicative and kind as you it’d be a better place. Do you have the gift of gab - let it shine!

[@syamkumarkaturi9761]

Gold will short fall.....

[@datbeast767]

One of these days I hope to have a beer with him. He's a Brother of the Beard, as I am. 😃😃😃

[@kingjames4886]

"just lookin for an ol' shaft m8!"

[@Kolomaq]

Seconded.

[@whiskeycrusaderwill8699]

People who don't want to hear you speak can watch the video without sound. Personally, I love hearing the passion within your voice when speaking of these topics you so love. Cheers Dan! Great video.

[@shadowknowsjo]

Dan is absolutely correct about copper being the new big metal. The only issue is that it won’t be mined in Canada, especially BC. Our mining and environmental regulations are the cost barrier to large companies that just want the final product. Those big mines are starting up in Mexico and Brazil in 2023-2024.

[@20PINKluvr]

Thieves been stealing copper wires already :/

[@veramae4098]

The "golden asteroid" in the asteroid belt is gold, silver, platinum, and other rare metals. Enough to turn every person on Earth into a billionaire; of course once it floods the market gold won't be worth much -- still very useful for electrical stuff though. Problem is, we can't get to it. Yet.

[@theevilovenmit]

It would seem that copper mining is still ongoing in bc, there is a strip mine operated by highland valley copper west of kamloops, they appear to be dealing in massive quantities of copper and molybdenum ore.

[@dbattleaxe]

It does need to be done right, though, so we don't just trade one problem for another. Environmental damage from mines isn't a new problem. For instance, the Rio Tinto in northern Spain has been made extremely acidic and full of toxic heavy metals through 5,000 years of mining. Environmental costs are always going to be there. It's just a matter of if the mining companies pay for it or if the rest of us have to subsidize corporate profits through environmental debt that will have to be paid back eventually in cleanup efforts. Mexico and Brazil are letting these corporations loot their people's futures for short term profits. The costs are always high even when the corporations are given a blank check.

[@joesutherland225]

​@@dbattleaxe Rio Tinto in Spain is tinted by the minerals found throughout its course and was colored long before man started mining there .look it up .

[@Cormac-the-Crow]

All the talking for every scene is vital for older guys like me to retain this super valuable information. Some ppl pay to hear this much information. Thanks Dan you got me out there doing something I love .

[@LanaLaughsRealLoud]

You're so educational Dan. We love to hear you teach about geology.

[@EeekItsSnek]

I've been looking into copper mines for a year or so now. The minerals they can produce are beautiful, and they get abandoned all the time. Great stuff, Dan!

[@robertbeda959]

Dan's enthusiasm is addicting. I usually end up binge watching. Live in western Colorado in a mining rich area. I wonder if Dan has degrees in Geology or is self taught.

[@UmmmmmmmWhat]

I'm pretty sure he actually taught, or still teaches, a prospecting class at his local college. We just see his side gig. Idk his actual schooling though.

[@kurtdannymccormick5043]

I believe in one of his videos he saids he is self taught.

[@Jabarri74]

@@kurtdannymccormick5043 His dad is also a prospector so probably a lot of knowledge handed down

[@coloradowaterdog3706]

I live in central Colorado and would love it if Dan came down and did a collaboration with a Colorado KZbinr and invited his followers along.

[@SCW1060]

Self taught as he is a school teacher

[@aaronnaas6546]

I am so glad this channel is growing. I love watching your work and thanks for all you do.

[@alanbuckley886]

Keep talking Dan, i learn something new every time i watch one of your videos, and 99% of the time i would not know what i was looking at. Keep it up

[@MichaelMyers3000]

Definitely earned my sub. One thing I love about your channel is how informative you are about where you are, what you’re doing, and how you’re doing it. Even what to look for and such. It’s fun to watch as it is informative. Love it

[@HandsWithLegs]

If you have fun looking for copper you should take a trip to the keweenaw peninsula some time! One of the richest copper areas in the world, you can find native copper pretty much everywhere, and some very rare agates if you’re lucky!

[@Jillloveszumba]

Your talking and style of communication is what makes you you, and I love it! It's one of the main reasons I love your videos. You explain everything throughout, even your thought processes. It makes it so interesting and hypnotic! Thanks for being you!

[@tinknal6449]

I'm a scrapper and I agree on copper. I hang onto every bit I can get my hands on.

[@ironhorse7588]

No matter what mood I was in before one of your video's. You always have me smiling. Thanks for all you do.

[@midwestmonsterhunter6034]

Dan I could watch a video two hours long of you just talking about your favorite minerals it's the best part to me it's how u learn keep up the great work and awesome videos!!!

[@bryanmatthew6194]

You and Jason from MBMM LLC are teaching and showing us some awesome stuff. Please continue talking and telling us about what we’re seeing ✌🏼❤️🌎🙏🏻😊.

[@karenjansson3911]

I love that you show all the scenery on your trip in and where you end up I love the woods and meadows and can't get out anymore. You bring us along with you and it gives me information as well as the beauty of nature. Thank you.

[@scrapman502]

for years people have been telling me I was wasting my time collecting scrap copper. I've even made copper ingots and bars and have given some away to people and they have given them right back telling me they're not worth anything. I've known for years that copper prices were going to go up and eventually skyrocket. Copper is used in everything. copper is very common and is everywhere, but eventually copper mines will start running dry. When that happens, people will start taking copper more seriously and the prices will start to skyrocket. Just look at the history of copper prices in just the past 3 years. I've got 400lbs and rising, all free from scrap wire, heatsinks, etc.. I will never stop collecting it.. It's almost free to get now, but that will soon change.

[@12thsonofisrael]

What you have to say is important, it is how people learn about what you are doing. I, for one enjoy listening to your tutorials and watching you at work. Glad you see are able to be up and about, keep up the good work 🤠

[@cardura99]

Another great video Dan! I am always glad to see that you are continuously thinking about safety first. :)

[@ProductionsLightMike]

Dan, LOVE to hear you describe each piece! Each one is so different! Speak on!!!

[@stumpy31952]

I love it when you explain things, that's one of the reasons I watch you 90% more than other prospecting channels, love your demeanor too...keep talking please, educating us and being greatly appreciated

[@헤이쭘마]

It's interesting because it's very different from the environment here. Unlike where you are, it's not easy to find such a rock. I'm watching with vicarious satisfaction.

[@jasoncrozier4766]

Great adventure you took us on. I love the mountain side exploring and prospecting trips.

[@RJ-zm3tr]

I love it when you take samples to Jason and smelt!! PLEASE keep up informed if you smelt these samples!

[@chuckbishop9630]

Love your stuff, Dan. I spent 6 years with the USBM field-checking and sampling properties from the MAS/MILS database, and 3 more years with an international mining exploration company. This stuff brings back great memories.

[@swampasssapper3643]

Dan has the most genuine intro to his videos on all of KZbin.

[@Frog_king11]

The arkenstone

[@ThatOpalGuy]

The arkenstone is an opal.

[@ConnerPlays360]

Always such interesting adventures with Dan :) Lots of learning about the different minerals and how they form too I love this channel lots!

[@beez1717]

Wow! It was amazing to see all the green from the copper laying all around!

[@thubprint]

Jason is such a rad dude, stoked to see you two collaborating!

[@LordRae]

I do love seeing all the old mine stuff.

[@_TONY_Az]

Dan is at it again this is always a good time and fun

[@michelleagnew2864]

I love that you love to talk! I’m learning with each video. You keep right on talking, and I’ll keep watching and listening! Those are some BEAUTIFUL specimens. The colors are amazing 😇

[@johnramirez5032]

I absolutely love that country. Its a blessing to just walk threw it with u ! Fantasyic video.

[@mattpeterson7988]

I love that you talk about everything. So I can learn

[@MellowAlchemist]

Sometimes, just hearing your voice makes my pains & sadness disappear. My mind fills with excitement & I learn learn learn from you. I wish the rest of the world could be as nice as you are. Take care of your heart. We all love you out here!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@suzannebourgeois7165]

yes! i love the little core samples they are so neat! and i love your attitude! all the adventures!

[@tomburleigh9261]

I find copper in old dumpsites and rivers. There's such a lot of it that was once so undervalued, people just chucked it away. Once found 10kg of copper, and a few more kg of brass in one little river wade. Love your videos Dan. 🙂

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

It's hard not to get hooked on Dan and his doings. Beautiful shots of the country, super cool finding of all sorts of fascinating gems and metals

[@michaelseiber1658]

I stumbled on to a video one day and have been hooked. I went back and watched everything

[@sabrecatsmiladon7380]

@@michaelseiber1658 SAME......

[@johnnybushman651]

Thanks Dan, love to watch . Wish I had places like that to run around in, your lucky.

[@lucianbelcher]

You talking along with the adventure helped to make me feel as if I was their, so thanks and talk away

[@TheDaisytails]

Looks like fun. I look forward to learning more about mining copper. Thanks!!

[@umbertomarconi1516]

Hey everyone....cheers from Italy...Always so interesting watching ur videos Dan! Keep up the good work!

[@thankmargordon2329]

Hello from North Ontario Canada

[@danielnevins6915]

Great video! I love looking for cooper. I spent my college days in the upper peninsula of Michigan in Houghton and went looking for copper nearly every weekend I wasn't snowed in. I still go back up every few years to look for more.

[@brigidmccrea2790]

I have been watching your videos that I’ve included your time at Mount Baker mining. Seen that run on a sunny day is really cool. All the previous videos that I saw we’re on cloudy days and I didn’t realize what it made a difference it makes.

[@evanjohns2060]

Big thanks Dan!!

[@larryvelasquez662]

Dan. Your the best. Enjoy your channel. I haul copper concentrate daily.

[@timshaw3493]

Wow! Another Spectacular video Dan!! Great content, informative, comical, great shots from far and amazing close ups!

[@donaldstrickland8093]

Well Dan you are doing one of the best things you can do for your heart. Hiking will help build it's strength

[@wrxs1781]

Good video Dan, and hopefully newer mining operations don't leave piles of junk behind when the well runs dry.

[@dwightvoeks9970]

Jason is such a cool dude and that equipment he makes is awesome. This vid makes me long for summer again. Spring is still 2 months away. 37° and wet just south of you today

[@chrisfrench2130]

Great video Dan can't wait for the next one. I found my first piece of quartz with copper and pyrites small veins but good size chunks. I was going to crush it,but not so sure I want to bring my first. Thanks Dan

[@fit_pharmd4830]

Love these videos! Such great adventure!

[@tomdunn7147]

Very interesting, great thought on the copper uptick, I agree with you.

[@londongaz2]

always love seeing the big machines!

[@mragatetv]

Thanks for review ❤

[@oldwolf1928]

I enjoy listening to You pass on Your knowledge!

[@angrybirds2472]

Prospecting New England has been fun so far, my girl is a Rockhound / crystal healer and I've found gold completely by accident on a river rock jumping a long time ago but now ive got a very portable hi banker/ river sluice and so every chance i get this year im goin to be spending with the family and nature, what a great hobby.

[@weddlej87]

You earned my subscription just from saying it's copper as soon as the video started and not waiting ten minutes!

[@kevinanderson7887]

Anyone who says they don't like hearing you talk is threatened by your intelligence or jealous of your happiness. Jeff Williams got some hate he got cause he was a bit abrasive/eccentric to some, but i found his routine kinda funny. You have a decent toned voice that exudes confidence, while being respectful to everything and everyone. DON'T LET THEM AFFECT YOUR CONTENT

[@jasonpage6249]

Thanks Dan

[@customarybox453]

Mr.Hurd I really enjoy watching your videos! Keep up the good work!

[@vivianramsay2527]

Dan. I actually enjoy the geology info and rock descriptions . Keep it up! 😊👍

[@Zimgirgaz]

The Thundering Hurd productions! Maybe a video can be dedicated to the differences in processing copper as opposed to gold? Byproducts and such as well! Always a pleasure watching. And wishing I could be out in the field as well...

[@X3r0.]

Oh heck, good morning y’all & Dan !

[@johnviinalass3865]

...a fun tour, with neat MBMM ending!...be well, good men!...

[@johnviinalass3865]

...greetings, good man!...I trust your hearty humour and fine mind are entertaining and brightening the lives of those living contentedly around you!...it's exciting to see a signal from a world-class, 'down-to-earth'er, like you!...thanks for same!...get in touch if you and your group need help with your projects, won't you?...I learned about rocks and mining and smelting here in Sudbury so I can bring a considerable array of know-hows and success stories to your side...anyway, be well, good man, good family, good friends and partners, good ones, all!...

[@Appliedscienceguy]

Great work:)-I agree with you in regards to Copper!-:)

[@missle4238305]

I enjoy you being imformative. your vids are awesome. Thanks for all you do.

[@timeless_realm]

Dilithium crystals?

[@markbrown6236]

Always like to see Jason show up in your videos. He has a great channel also.

[@mikewinings4120]

We have Mindat here in the U.S,great ace for geology and mineral information, thanks Dan for the episode 👍

[@mikedowd6015]

Would it be economical to hire a plane to do a LIDAR pass over the claim? LIDAR allows you to look at the ground features without vegetation, and therefore let you find the adits and any other hidden structures.

[@thekoreyway9272]

Dan isn’t wrong, as someone who works in the semi-conductor industry. We need A LOT more copper if we want to keep making these microchips

[@coloradowaterdog3706]

Dan, thank you for another great video!(I'm not sure I've ever seen a bad one from you) Also, thank you for your insights on the future importance of Cu. I hadn't thought about it before, but it makes sense that demand will increase as electric energy takes over more sectors.

[@tristenshumway6999]

Awesome video thanks for sharing brother much love and respect from Colorado!🙏

[@loricrane5315]

I love your videos. I'd go bonkers being there. I love rocks. But I learn from you. Your a good teacher and fun!

[@tonyclark7510]

Dan I like when you identify the rock. it helps me learn what each mineral looks like in the natural surrondings

[@gordonyork6638]

I really like your videos. Been watching for 5 yrs or so.

[@exploreinfinity5681]

The ore is so beautiful laying on the ground I can imagine what it might look like inside the mine. Awesome mine site.

[@danielthorbecke4538]

Love your shows Dan. ❤️ great for a rainy Sunday off work. Thanks.

[@am2dan]

I took a tour of a lead mine in Missouri once, and the mining engineer told me that they love it when they find chalcopyrite. He said something along the lines of, lead keeps the mine open, but copper makes their profit, although it comes out in much smaller quantities.

[@WingmanJohnny]

Keep up the great work Dan

[@timhenson4815]

Love all the adventures!!!!!

[@jordanburrows6886]

I personally like it when you talk about what we are looking at. My knowledge of rocks, ores and geology stretch as far as; some shiney shiney = money, some shiney shiney = no money 😂. So i appreciate all the pieces of information you give in each clip 👍👍

[@mitchfollis3939]

Please keep voicing throughout your videos!! I love your content and definitely love the education you bring with it keep at it man!

[@bethsands7665]

You hike with purpose in awesome up-grade ways, left and right and all around... covering more ground than most of humanity in today's world; you are awesome and healthy and full of life and inspiration !!! You-go-boy !! Please be vigilant as you are ...good-eye.

[@neanderthalnonsense]

Really like these videos!! Great stuff

[@Slackware1995]

I never thought of copper mines in the cascades. I know about gold mines, specifically in and around Liberty. When you mentioned Ollala, I smiled as I live about 3 miles north of the small community.

[@AbitTooCynical]

Very cool seeing the native copper in the crush!

[@billmulholland4140]

Thanks Dan 🍻👍

[@matthewseed3386]

Take it easy Dan, you are a treasure that we can not mine more of. Don't push yourself too hard life is not a race.

[@coturnixtv4209]

The copper and pyrite specimens look like they would be interesting in your shop!

[@stormrunner0029]

A thing to look out for with Jason’s final hammer mill is it beats the small, small piece together to form something that looks like a beat up computer pin. We saw it when he did the computer chips. Beating the fine wire layers into larger pins of like pieces. May be the same idea.

[@GoldenQ.]

Always a pleasure to watch your show, I seen you awhile back in a store here in the westbank you are much taller then I thought may your health stay with you for many years to come.

[@Siskiyous6]

I come from Northern CA right on the OR border, an area with some interesting copper mining history. In Del Norte County, CA, during the American Civil War newspapers report over 60,000 men living there mining copper. The census of 1860 and of 1870 do not show it. They were there for the boom in copper for the war. That ore was shipped to Europe to be processed. I Josephine county there is Queen of Bronze Road, leading to the Queen of Bronze mine. Good video.

[@wildirisdiscovery1308]

I’m from Humboldt County; lots of copper in south county. But fat chance ever getting to it. The railroad that serviced the North Coast is long gone. And there are only three smelters for copper in the USA. The closest to California is in Utah. Besides the environmental laws won’t even let you get started mining anything in CA. There is a whole mountain of cobalt on the Smith River near Gasquet-CA. It’s never going to be touched either.

[@syamkumarkaturi9761]

Gold will short fall......

[@easternwoods4378]

Dan you need to get an emergency beacon so Dana doesn't have to worry about you when you are out in the middle of no where

[@krishally5870]

Copper is going up and up. Dan definitely has a point here... wish I had a copper mine lol

[@donaldstrickland8093]

Loved it as usual Dan