Rick Ness is facing a tough battle in his search for gold in the Yukon. He had invested a significant amount of money in drilling a deep hole, hoping to unearth a $5 million gold stash. But things haven’t been going as smoothly as planned. He finds himself 800 ounces short of his goal, and winter is fast approaching, adding further pressure.
To make matters worse, the landowner, Troy Taylor, is now putting the heat on Rick to either produce more gold or face losing the land. Troy offers Rick a surprising opportunity to buy the property, but it comes with a hefty down payment of 150 ounces, amounting to a quarter of a million dollars.
Rick is uncertain about the offer and needs time to think about the financial implications and timing. He knows that he needs to increase his gold production significantly to secure the funds needed for the down payment. In a stroke of luck, Rick comes up with a plan to run both wash plants simultaneously, with the help of his crew member, Kyle Lawson.
Kyle, a former iron worker from the Yukon, takes on the challenge and works tirelessly to bring in the extra 150 ounces required. The hard work pays off, and the crew achieves their biggest gold haul to date, totaling 315 ounces for the week. With this impressive amount, Rick now has the necessary funds to make the down payment and move forward with purchasing the property.
Despite the challenges and setbacks, Rick’s determination and the dedication of his crew have paid off. They have successfully overcome the obstacles in their search for gold in the Yukon and are now one step closer to their ultimate goal.
However, Rick’s journey is not solely focused on the obstacles he faces. To his surprise, landowner Troy Taylor approaches him with a unique proposition – the opportunity to purchase the land Rick has been leasing. Embracing this unexpected turn of events, Rick and his team kick production into high gear and manage to achieve their biggest gold haul to date. This newfound success with the gold serves as the catalyst for Rick to make a monumental decision – a firm commitment to become the owner of his own plot of land. Although Rick Ness’s pursuit of gold is far from complete, he has embarked on a fresh chapter in his gold career atop the majestic mountains of the Yukon, fueled by unwavering determination and unwavering dedication.
