Ep 7. Slipping Away

In this episode of Jade Fever, titled "Slipping Away," the crew at Jade City is facing a major obstacle. After weeks of hard work, the team's excavator has gotten stuck in the mud, threatening to set them back weeks in their mining efforts.

With the heavy machinery bogged down and unable to move, the team must come up with a plan to dig it out. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on their mining season, and they still have a lot of jade to uncover before winter sets in.

While the crew struggles to free the excavator, they also face other challenges. Claudia, who is in charge of sorting the jade that they do manage to mine, is having trouble keeping up with the massive amount of rocks and debris that are coming in. The pressure is on to quickly sort through everything to find any potentially valuable chunks of jade.

As if these challenges weren't enough, tensions are running high among the crew. Robin, who is leading the mining efforts, has been frustrated with Claudia's sorting process, and the two clash over what to do with a piece of jade that Claudia has deemed worthless. Meanwhile, Claudia is feeling overworked and underappreciated, and her frustration with the other crew members is beginning to boil over.

Despite the setbacks and tensions, the team is still determined to find as much jade as possible before winter hits. With the excavator finally free from the mud, they can get back to work mining and sorting through the rubble. But time is running out, and with each passing day, the chances of finding something truly valuable slip away.

Throughout the episode, viewers get a glimpse into the high-stakes world of jade mining in northern British Columbia. The crew's passion for the search for this coveted gemstone is evident, but so too is the danger and difficulty that they face every day. As they fight against the elements and their own limitations, the team is reminded that every time they unearth a new piece of jade, they are one step closer to hitting it big.