Discovery’s “Gold Rush” takes a break from the usual prospecting drama this Friday to celebrate the unsung heroes of the Klondike: the mighty machines that make it all possible. “Worth Their Weight in Gold” is a special episode dedicated to the enormous and robust equipment that gold miners rely on to extract their fortunes from the earth.
From excavators and dozers that move mountains of earth to wash plants and trommels that separate the gold from the dirt, these machines are the backbone of any successful gold mining operation. But which machine reigns supreme? That’s the question this special aims to answer, putting these titans of the mining world head-to-head in a battle for supremacy.
Expect dramatic highlights of these machines in action, along with expert analysis of their strengths and weaknesses. “Gold Rush” has always had a dedicated audience fascinated by the technology and engineering behind the gold mining process, and “Worth Their Weight in Gold” looks set to deliver a deep dive into the mechanical marvels that make the hunt for gold possible.
Tune in to Discovery on Friday, March 28th at 9:00 PM ET/PT for this special episode.
