When Rick and his team start their new shift at Dunkin Creek, they are faced with a big issue at the wash plant that throws a wrench in their plans. As they work to figure out a solution, Mark, who is in charge of operating the wash plant, discovers a major problem with how they’ve been processing the gold.
Washing Plant Emergency:
Rick and his team are in a tight spot down at Dunkin Creek with rocks on the verge of wrecking their wash plant.
The screen is riddled with holes and a large gap in the punch plate, adding to the sense of urgency in dealing with the crisis.
Fast solution tasks:
Due to time constraints, the team decides to do a quick repair job instead of creating a whole new plate for the plant. Ben Belly steps up to the task of repairing the plant, understanding that this fix is only temporary.
End-of-season pressures are intensifying due to the plant issue, causing the team to scramble to make quick repairs and patches in order to keep things running smoothly.
Risk-taking and Bold Move:
Motivated by the goal of reaching 1,000 ounces of gold for the season, Rick makes a daring choice to investigate the meandering curve of the river in search of possible richer gold reserves.
This departure from the familiar creek cut represents a risky move that highlights Rick’s unwavering resolve to achieve a prosperous season.
Taking a chance on the quiet curve of the river, Rick’s risky decision proves to be worth it as they strike a rich gold nugget, surpassing their usual findings. Not only does this shift to the lazy bend rescue their season, but it also propels them closer to achieving their bold target of 1,000 ounces.
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Despite the many challenges faced at the wash plant, Rick and his team have shown incredible determination in overcoming obstacles. From quickly fixing a massive hole in the perforated plate to dealing with setbacks, they have worked tirelessly to reach their goal of 1,000 ounces of gold for the season. Rick’s bold decision to move to a different spot on the river may have seemed risky, but it ultimately paid off with the discovery of huge gold nuggets. These valuable finds not only symbolize the end of a successful mining season but also highlight Rick Nass’s courageous and determined spirit.
