Parker Schnabel visits SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on March 1, 2018 in New York City (Image via Getty)
Gold mining continues to intensify as Parker Schnabel increases operational scale while managing daily expenses of $100,000 to maintain multiple wash plants.
In season 16, episode 8 of Gold Rush, Schnabel emphasizes the challenge of keeping three plants running early in the season.
Noting the need for coordinated effort among his team to sustain production levels. Parker states,
“The next thing is just, like, how much can we handle, how spread thin we are. It’s gonna get real bad with three plants running this early in the season.”
Daily Operations and Challenges in Parker Schnabel’s Multi-Plant Gold Mining Efforts in Gold Rush
Managing Daily Operations Across Multiple Plants
Schnabel’s operation involves extensive coordination. Mitch and Brennan are focused on extracting gold from sulfur, while Tyson handles two wash plants at Dominion. Parker states,
“Tyson is doing a really good job. But, uh, it’s a lot for one guy to take on. He’s got a lot on his plate, so hopefully he can handle it.”
Tyson reports preparations for relocating wash plant Bob in the bridge cut, describing tasks including setting up the super-stacker pad, feeder pad, and wash plant pad, noting that completing these tasks may require extended work hours.
The clean-up crew monitors sluice boxes to assess gold retention. They report significant gold at the bottom of the sluice runs, which could indicate loss into fine tailings.
A crew member informs Tyson that while checking the sluice box, they observed a considerable amount of gold accumulating at the “bottom” runs.
This could indicate that some gold has been lost in the tailings, and they ask Tyson to come and examine the situation to assess potential loss and ensure the recovery process is functioning properly.
Tyson acknowledges the issue and notes that managing two wash plants and multiple cuts increases operational complexity compared to previous seasons.
Financial Transactions and Equipment Transfers
Schnabel’s operations include transactions with other miners.
Kevin Beets and Faith purchased equipment from Parker, including a bucket, a ripper, and a rock truck, accumulating a debt of approximately $130,000.
Parker confirms that the debt was originally due at the end of the previous season. He states,
“Um, yeah. ‘Cause the deal was like end of the season, right? That was… six months ago.”
Kevin explains that the late issuance of an “invoice” made it difficult to process payment on time.
Parker emphasizes the importance of the timing, questioning what the intended plan would have been in January if the invoice had been sent then.
Negotiations between Parker and Kevin highlight outstanding balances and repayment expectations.
Kevin indicates that he delayed payment because he assumed Parker was not immediately requiring the funds.
Parker clarifies if Kevin made him wait so long, asking about the “timing” of the payment, and Kevin confirms it.
The interaction confirms ongoing financial management as part of Parker’s operational oversight.
Coordination Challenges Among Team Members
In addition to financial and logistical management, Parker coordinates with his crew to maintain workflow efficiency.
Kevin comments on staffing difficulties, noting that acquiring personnel can be challenging.
Parker’s interactions with team members focus on confirming progress and operational status.
Statements from the cast indicate that daily tasks, equipment setup, and resource allocation require detailed communication to sustain mining activities.
Parker’s management approach involves close monitoring of plant performance, supervision of crew activities, and attention to financial obligations.
By addressing equipment transfers, debt collection, and operational oversight, Parker’s team maintains multiple mining sites while managing significant daily expenditures.
Stay tuned for more updates.