Discovery of Gold: Dave Turin discovers over $85,000 worth of gold in just four days using a modern wash plant weighing over 34 tons.
Gold Extraction Techniques: The wash plant employs techniques developed over thousands of years, including the use of water, gravity, and vibrations to separate worthless rocks from gold.
Wash Plant Details: The wash plant, named the Eagle, is twice the size and power of the previous one, capable of running over 200 yards per hour and processing over 3,000 tons of material in a day.
Challenges Faced: The Eagle faces an early issue when large flat rocks jam the main conveyor, but the team resolves it by widening the gap in the pre-wash to allow safe passage for rogue rocks.
Gold Output and Season Target: Despite missing a team member, the first run of the Eagle yields a significant amount of gold, totaling 48.5 ounces, contributing to Dave Turin’s goal of reaching 600 ounces for the season.