In a remarkable turn of events on Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush Season 15, Episode 6, titled Come Nuggets or High Water, miner Rick Ness has achieved a significant breakthrough after weeks of challenges.

Facing a series of setbacks, including equipment failures and regulatory hurdles, Ness’ perseverance has culminated in a substantial gold haul, marking a pivotal moment in his mining career.

At the season’s outset, Ness confronted considerable obstacles.

He invested $150,000 in a 12-inch pump for the Monster Red wash plant, aiming to process 300 yards of material per hour.

However, this investment proved problematic when it was discovered that the pump was a volume pump rather than the necessary pressure pump, leading to operational delays.

These issues came after Ness received devastating news about his water license.

Rick Ness’ new mining strategy strikes gold

Undeterred, Ness devised a new strategy: relocating an eight-inch pump from Rally Valley to facilitate the...