Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan Returns with New Season on May 9
The Gold Rush Heats Up as Prices Soar
With gold prices surging to record highs, miners across North America are chasing their dreams harder than ever. But with poor ground, failing equipment, and time running out, many small-time operations are on the brink of collapse. That’s where gold recovery legends Freddy Dodge and Juan Ibarra come in.
New Season, Higher Stakes
The new season of “Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan” premieres Friday, May 9 at 9PM ET/PT, only on Discovery Channel. This season, the stakes are higher, the challenges tougher, and the rescues more daring than ever before.
Traveling across the U.S. and Canada, Freddy and Juan use their expertise to rescue failing mines, helping desperate miners turn their operations around and strike gold.
Season Premiere: A High-Altitude Challenge
In the season opener, Freddy and Juan head to their first-ever rescue in Washington state, taking on a hard rock mine perched 4,000 feet up in the Cascade Mountains. With three mining levels carved into the rock and nearly impossible terrain, they design a bold 180-foot chute system with a spiral concentrator—one of their most ambitious builds to date.
Mines Featured This Season
This season takes viewers deep into the heart of gold country, with stops at:
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Buttrey Mine, WA
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Gibson Mine, British Columbia
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Briscoe Mine, Sumpter, OR
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Chicks with Picks, AZ
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Opie Mine, MT
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Long Bar Mine, BC
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Perron Mine, BC
Each mine presents its own unique challenges—from geology and terrain to team dynamics—but Freddy and Juan never back down.
Where and When to Watch
Premiere Date: Friday, May 9
Time: 9PM ET/PT
Channel: Discovery Channel
Get ready for a season full of gold, grit, and game-changing rescues. Will Freddy and Juan strike success—or hit rock bottom? Tune in to find out.
