On the Yukon soil, Parker Schnabel and his team are embracing their most formidable challenge yet – mining a record-breaking 90 acres in a single season. In this arduous journey, constant hardships and unforeseen risks abound, and this time is certainly no exception. Here, we delve into the challenges faced by Parker’s team and how they navigated through adversity to achieve their unprecedented gold mining goal.
How could he successfully mine gold up to a million dollars?
Find the answer through the video below to gain a deeper understanding of Parker’s entire journey!
- Parker Schnabel’s team, led by his right-hand man Mitch Blashki, aims to mine a record-breaking 90 acres of ground in one season at their Yukon operation.
- The team has encountered challenges, with Big Red, the equipment used for mining, facing issues with its Grizzly bars, which are essential for protecting the wash plant from large rocks.
- The Grizzly bars are repaired by Ty after six hours of work, allowing the team to resume mining, albeit at a slower feed rate to avoid further damage.
- Despite the challenges, the team decides to send some of the material to another mining equipment called Lucifer to maximize the wash plant’s capacity.
- The combined output from Big Red and Lucifer results in a successful cleanup, yielding 620 ounces of gold worth $1 million, bringing the season total to $59.91 million.
With ingenuity and unwavering determination, Parker Schnabel’s team not only surmounted unforeseen obstacles but also achieved success beyond imagination. The successful repair of the Grizzly bars on Big Red and the astute decision to transfer some material to Lucifer contributed to a total yield of 620 ounces of gold, valued at 1 million dollars. This accomplishment not only stands as a milestone in the gold mining industry but also serves as a testament to the unity and prowess of the gold mining team in the Yukon. NEXT
