Ep 9. Gold Favors the Bold

In Gold Rush season 13 episode 9, titled "Gold Favors the Bold," the miners face multiple challenges as they move forward in their quest for gold.

In the first scene, viewers are introduced to Tony Beets, who's continuing to work at Paradise Hill. Despite having five dredges, Tony's worried that he's not making enough gold. As such, he decides to expand his operations by adding two more dredges to boost his gold production. Meanwhile, Rick Ness and his crew are struggling to make progress. With just two weeks left, they're still searching for a new gold-rich land to mine. As they struggle to hit their targets, Rick starts reconsidering his decision to leave his previous crew, which has been successful in finding gold.

Later in the episode, Parker Schnabel faces a dilemma. After closing 10 Mile, Parker decides to move to another spot. However, he's worried that this new ground may not have as much gold as he needs. With his last year's gold production totaling around $10 million, Parker knows that he needs to find new ground with a lot of gold. As such, he sets up his new plant and starts working on the material to determine its gold content.

Elsewhere, Fred Lewis and his team are fighting to get their dredge back on track. After encountering mechanical problems, the team had to stall production to conduct repairs. With the clock ticking, they're pushing to get everything ready in time for the last push.

In the final scene, the miners face some unexpected challenges. While Tony's new dredges get off to a good start, they soon encounter a mechanical issue. Meanwhile, Rick's new mine finally starts producing gold after weeks of fruitless efforts. As Parker and his team work to extract gold from the new ground, they face a storm, which threatens to derail their progress.

Overall, "Gold Favors the Bold" is an exciting episode that offers a glimpse into the miners' daily lives and the challenges they face in their quest for gold. It's a must-watch for fans of the series who are curious about the miners' experiences and how they overcome obstacles to achieve success.