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Gold Rush Season 16 Premieres as Parker Launches 10,000-Ounce Push and Poaches Rival Crew

Soaring gold prices raise the payoff, intensifying rivalries.

Overview

  • Discovery kicked off the two-episode premiere on Friday, Nov. 7 at 8/7c, returning Parker Schnabel, Tony Beets and Rick Ness to the hunt.
  • The official synopsis sets Parker on a 10,000-ounce plan that includes poaching a rival’s crew member to boost production.
  • Parker tells People he spent roughly $200,000 to $250,000 per day during filming after falling short of his goal last year.
  • Episode reports say Tony Beets grabbed an early lead with about $500,000 worth of gold in a week.
  • Coverage notes Rick Ness begins by scrambling for new ground with no claim or water, and a first-ever rookie mine-boss showdown features Rick, Parker and Kevin.