Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan: Gold Today, Gone Tomorrow (Discovery, Friday, May 16, 2025)

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On this week’s “Gold Rush: Mine Rescue with Freddy & Juan,” the mining duo of Freddy Dodge and Juan Ibarra face a classic dilemma: a failing gold mine and desperate owners on the brink of financial ruin. In “Gold Today, Gone Tomorrow,” Freddy and Juan travel to a mine that seems to have run dry. Their task is to figure out the problem – is the mine itself tapped out, or are the miners simply not working it effectively?

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Known as the “Gold Guru,” Freddy Dodge brings decades of experience to the table, while Juan Ibarra complements his expertise with a knack for engineering creative solutions. Together, they must assess the situation, identify the root of the problem, and implement a plan to revive the mine’s productivity.

This season “Gold Rush: Mine Rescue” takes viewers into the intricacies of gold mining and the real life challenges faced by the people who live and work in this demanding industry.

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The Discovery Channel airs the show Friday, May 16 at 9:01 PM ET.

Andrew Martins, reviewer, recapper, deep diver, scifi specialist. Thinks Blakes 7 is better than Star Trek. Yes I do go to fan conventions and no I don't dress up. Well okay maybe I do a bit.