A hand FULL of GOLD nuggets, and a brand new Gem Stone!

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  • @forestcreaturedp
    @forestcreaturedp Рік тому +419

    this channel is better than the discovery channel's gold mining show by a long shot!

    • @moody5271
      @moody5271 Рік тому +21

      It is what gold rush should be

    • @twisted2291
      @twisted2291 Рік тому +22

      @@moody5271 minus the BS drama they like to add to the show.

    • @ohdannyboy4727
      @ohdannyboy4727 Рік тому +12

      real shi*! honestly learn more about mining and lapidary here than you ever could there.

    • @XllxSilentxllX
      @XllxSilentxllX Рік тому +12

      Dan's one of the best

    • @wellsjdan
      @wellsjdan Рік тому +3

      Both great

  • @enochthetrucker514
    @enochthetrucker514 Рік тому +217

    Thanks to everyone at the mine for being excellent hosts for our favorite youtube gold and gem guy!

    • @georgekohorst
      @georgekohorst Рік тому +24

      Pretty easy to be good hosts when he is our favourite as well!!

    • @franksworld9922
      @franksworld9922 Рік тому +6

      I agree with you my friend ❤️

    • @RICDirector
      @RICDirector Рік тому +8

      I'm actually surprised that you guys got him out of there. Like most rock hounds, Dan much prefers to just sit and burrow in the dirt and rocks like a little puppy. Just like Pauly, just like the rest of us! Thank you for being such great hosts!

  • @Mr.P.Griffith
    @Mr.P.Griffith Рік тому +122

    I vote for more of this!
    It would be a lot of fun to see different mine sites in action. With all the different locations and set ups.

    • @AEON.
      @AEON. Рік тому

      Right - and it's the best of both worlds! Semi-Precious Stones (I'm sure Gemstones) and GOLD! lol 😂 😂

  • @johnwilliams8818
    @johnwilliams8818 Рік тому +79

    Wow that Pinolite was *_Incredible!_* my brain went straight to the massive out-croping up higher and cutting slabs for countertops, tile walls, and floors... The variety and uniqueness would make for a highly desirable (and profitable 😛) so very many possibilities. I suspect that pinolite will become its own gold mine for them!
    Thanks for sharing with us today Dan... Today most certainly earned my subscription!

    • @_Solaris
      @_Solaris Рік тому +5

      Those potential uses for this stone were my thoughts exactly.
      ...and profit is good 🙂

    • @johnwilliams8818
      @johnwilliams8818 Рік тому +3

      I bet it is! 🤪 Are you hiring? I am more than willing to work long hours and get dirty and will accept payment for services offered in Pinolite 🤣

    • @_Solaris
      @_Solaris Рік тому +3

      @@johnwilliams8818 well. I *do* live in BC, so I'll check the hills until I find something and get back to you 😄

    • @johnwilliams8818
      @johnwilliams8818 Рік тому +5

      @Solaris BC huh? I heard there is a Radiologist who opened a clinic in BC where he does "Head to Toe" M.R.I.s and then reviews everything he finds with you...That would be so cool! Wait? What were we talking about again? 🤣

    • @kevinmcleod3741
      @kevinmcleod3741 Рік тому +1

      In time who knows . It may be worth more than gold one day ? It probably won't but it certainly be of value to somebody in the building construction for sure as much as marble is.

  • @Sr.DudeGuy
    @Sr.DudeGuy Рік тому +8

    Hello to those who care, and have a good day!

  • @STPD3VRT
    @STPD3VRT Рік тому +24

    Dan is like a kid in a candy shop when it comes to finding the right piece of pinolite 😂

  • @heartproblems2727
    @heartproblems2727 Рік тому +41

    Great video Dan. That stone was amazing. It's always impressive what nature can produce.

  • @RufotrisRootedRockhound
    @RufotrisRootedRockhound Рік тому +37

    Thanks Dan that was an amazing adventure! Great gold with amazing nuggets and those stones were lovely! 🤘

  • @begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766
    @begoodbebetterbeblessedix3766 Рік тому +18

    Having knowledge knowing what to use to mine and cut the gems with, gotta be thankful to the past generations as well as the hosts (with today's tools) that is all here in this video. Mining is hard fun work. What a priceless crew that is totally wayyy cool in my book. Giving Dan and everybody a high 5 with much appreciation and love

  • @MikeT
    @MikeT Рік тому +22

    I love Dan's pure passion and excitement

  • @louisianapatriot5818
    @louisianapatriot5818 Рік тому +8

    Unbelievable! I am blown away by the beauty of each cut. Outstanding. Thank you all so very much for this experience.

  • @davidhindy
    @davidhindy Рік тому +10

    You hit a home run with this one. The crystal shape stone was my favorite. What a beautiful treasure this earth is

  • @christhomas1102
    @christhomas1102 Рік тому +12

    What the what, those nuggets looked like a hand full of one inch gravel! The Pinolite is beautiful. Love this adventure. Absolutely my favorite channel. Thanks to everyone at the mine for letting us see your operation, hope you keep having good luck finding those huge nuggets. As always, another amazing video from you Dan. Can't wait to see the next one.

  • @TheMiningChannel
    @TheMiningChannel Рік тому +2

    Wow! You weren't kidding when you said you had a video coming out with big nuggets! Thanks to the mine owners for shareing there site.

  • @andyanderson2143
    @andyanderson2143 Рік тому +21

    What an incredible gold and mineral vid Dan, always a new and exciting adventure! I can't wait to check out the new gemstones in your shop!!

    • @Danhurd
      @Danhurd  Рік тому +3

      Glad you enjoyed it

  • @JamesJones-cx5pk
    @JamesJones-cx5pk Рік тому +1

    Dan has a great attitude and is a fun character to watch. He reminds me of a few uncle's that have passed away. They got excited about life. They didn't listen to a radio, watch TV or do anything but have fun in the wild world.👍

  • @VelvetWench
    @VelvetWench Рік тому +15

    I absolutely love this video. Having the variety of small pans, adventures where you find hardly anything and now this big operation! Great variety of content lately. Cant wait for you to come back in spring!

  • @Chrissy85308
    @Chrissy85308 Рік тому +2

    So interesting. The gold was amazing and the gems stones were too.

  • @El-Diablo-Blanco
    @El-Diablo-Blanco Рік тому +7

    You know Dan, when I said I enjoy seeing the bigger equipment put to use, this wasn't exactly what I was talking about.... but awesome none the less. Love it ❤️

  • @KarmaHoax
    @KarmaHoax Рік тому +2

    Another great video. I have never heard of that type of rock. Gorgeous patterns and color. Fantastic discovery!
    Side note, 23:37 in his left hand. Do anyone else see the face. Maybe more like an owl like image in the pattern!?
    Crazy how nice they turn out. Keep more of this type of content coming Dan!

    • @georgekohorst
      @georgekohorst Рік тому +1

      I love that you found a picture!!! I find many incredible pictures when cutting the stone.

  • @JamesWestAZ
    @JamesWestAZ Рік тому +5

    My goodness Dan. Now this was totally amazing. The size of those nuggets....... Can only imagine how much "smaller" stuff was in the cleanup. And the Pinolite...... Pretty as a whole piece, but then when it was cut and opened....... WOW. Some really pretty stones. I think my favorite was the one you all called the Jungle scene. A very accurate description what it looked like.

  • @Dremin2009
    @Dremin2009 Рік тому +1

    Very nice of those guys to give you an inside look at their operation and let you put out a video about it.

  • @hippie.matt.
    @hippie.matt. Рік тому +3

    I love how you can see on the miner's faces how proud they are of those nuggets. Congratulations 👍

  • @elorodeloscorderos..
    @elorodeloscorderos.. Рік тому +2

    Nosotros soñamos con poder algún día hacer eso..pero aquí en España está prohibido..un saludo..

  • @WinePunk
    @WinePunk Рік тому +4

    And Dan, thank you for bringing these producers to the public. Showing us how the beautiful things that enrich our lives have their origin and the people behind them.

  • @brentm247
    @brentm247 Рік тому +2

    Happy birthday Dan!

  • @grahamallen7228
    @grahamallen7228 Рік тому +9

    Wow!! Dan, that is amazing. What a wonderful day out and finding a new treasure! Very nice!❤

  • @jangrahame4891
    @jangrahame4891 Рік тому +3

    We had an old bear that would sit under a tree leaning back against it, in our backyard, and she would flip a paw at us n wave as we walked past her on our way out the door. She was on the other side of the orchard fence, but only six feet away as we waved back. A well fed bear is a very calm bear. We had more fruit than we could use, and she generally didn't move into the orchard until we were done picking, as she preferred the fruit from the ground (slightly fermented of course!)

  • @pathoodjoy
    @pathoodjoy Рік тому +3

    Thanks for sharing pinolite with us. Just as exciting as gold. Love the variety of the patterns and flowers. Make me want to get into lapidary work. Too many hobbies, not enough time. And love seeing the scale of the operation. A glimpse at work I would never see otherwise. Please show us more.

  • @PrometheusZandski
    @PrometheusZandski Рік тому +1

    Hey Dan, the Pinolite is amazing. I thought it would just be rocks, but the patterns are crazy.
    You really buried the lead, with 2oz nugs, that is a real gold mine. I would love to see the fines they recover.
    Keep up the fun and interesting videos.

  • @Eldenoras
    @Eldenoras Рік тому +6

    I love seeing large operations, you bring so much excitement and happiness in your videos it makes them a joy to watch and learn. I really want your videos to teach even more. Then again I'm selfish. Love the videos Dan!

  • @Sweetlyfe
    @Sweetlyfe Рік тому +1

    Wow what a stunning stone Pinolite is, my deceased love of my life, she would have loved a pendant and or earrings of that, I got her lots of pendants with Queensland Boulder Opal and other Stones only found in the Kimberley region of Western Australia when I would travel for work, she lived in Scotland and did the long distance thing. She would have cherished that stone, she wasn’t about bling, but unusual stones like me she loved, even the rough pink quartz in it’s natural state I gave her from my property. This video just took me right back there with her happy and sad memories. Thanks for that in remembering she is still present.

    • @georgekohorst4563
      @georgekohorst4563 Рік тому +1

      My condolences to you. Such a loving tribute to your memories of her!

    • @Sweetlyfe
      @Sweetlyfe Рік тому

      @@georgekohorst4563 Thank you I appreciate that.

  • @Miss449686
    @Miss449686 Рік тому +5

    Enjoyed your adventure and seeing bigger nuggets of GOLD. The Pinolite is simply beautiful !! Thanks for sharing !!

  • @sandymckee6958
    @sandymckee6958 Рік тому +1

    Wow, amazing! Never have I seen such big nuggets on videos! And awesome Pedialyte. Such a beautiful patterned stone. Thank you for sharing

  • @paulbuckeljr8870
    @paulbuckeljr8870 Рік тому +4

    Great video Dan! And kudos to the operation for letting you have so much access! Thanks for sharing.

  • @williammc3183
    @williammc3183 Рік тому +1

    Dan , We do not like rocks , or big machines...said no one ever !! Great work 👏

  • @oliviazappia7507
    @oliviazappia7507 Рік тому +8

    Great video! I love how you have such a positive attitude and try so hard for us viewers!

  • @bobmalone6076
    @bobmalone6076 Рік тому +1

    The new gem resembles flowered wallpaper up close. Awesome!

  • @michelleagnew2864
    @michelleagnew2864 Рік тому +6

    This was an adventure! I am so glad you brought us along to see this.
    I look forward to seeing more of this type of mining!😇

  • @arlenelamont5610
    @arlenelamont5610 Рік тому

    Do what you love and love what you do. I think that was written for Dan. Kid in a candy store. Seeing Dan so happy makes me happy. Love his videos.

  • @benstradling7615
    @benstradling7615 Рік тому +7

    Great video Dan and what an epic mining operation , just out of interest do the miners have to restore the land when the mine is worked out if so would it be possible to do a video on the restoration maybe put up before and after pictures .

  • @myronmorris673
    @myronmorris673 Рік тому +1

    That was a great video love the cuts the flowers just jumped out at you. And those were some amazing nuggets. I'm glad they let you film some of the operation.

  • @coloradowaterdog3706
    @coloradowaterdog3706 Рік тому +6

    That looked like a great mine site to explore. Dan, thank you for another great example of geology at work! Keep up the great work.

  • @jaiwar9450
    @jaiwar9450 Рік тому

    The beautiful thing about video like Dan’s is that those old guy are going to eventually have to retire and hopefully Dan’s videos are inspiring young people to get out there and learn more. Thanks Dan.

  • @danhodgins4015
    @danhodgins4015 Рік тому +5

    Fantastic video Dan. Neat to see a different placer operation and to learn about a unique mineral from right here in BC : )

  • @douglasr.swanson
    @douglasr.swanson Рік тому +1

    Looking forward to your next visit to the placer mine, next spring.

  • @edwardarquette3884
    @edwardarquette3884 Рік тому +7

    Dan, your videos are the only thing I get excited about these days. Awesome video!

    • @Danhurd
      @Danhurd  Рік тому +1

      Glad you like them!

    • @boarbot7829
      @boarbot7829 Рік тому

      That’s very nice but also very sad. I hope you’re ok, and if not, you’ll make it to more exciting times!

  • @HenleyHenderson
    @HenleyHenderson Рік тому +1

    Beautiful gold, stones and scenery
    A win win win !

  • @edsomers7814
    @edsomers7814 Рік тому +3

    That was awesome Dan.thanks for bringing us along on a new adventure and a new beautiful rock that I never new about,man that stuff is beautiful.!😊☮️

  • @bobbybaldeagle702
    @bobbybaldeagle702 Рік тому

    #### YOUR DAD SEEMED LIKE HE WAS HAVING A GOOD TIME!!!! It was great that you took him along with you... I always wish my dad would have enjoyed doing things like rock hounding and metal detecting along with me. It just wasn't his cup of tea, and that I understood...
    That sure is a pretty rock. If I was still making belt buckles that stone would look awesome in a lady's buckle!!!!!

  • @Valcadus
    @Valcadus Рік тому +3

    I didnt know it was still possible to get nuggets that big, that's really cool

  • @noreaster6002
    @noreaster6002 Рік тому +1

    Dan! Greetings from the state of Pennsylvania! My 7 year old and I love watching your channel! We bought our first panning kit for Christmas, and we have started traveling around to our local streams and old iron mines, while being careful, to find what we can, it has been so much fun for both of us, he and I have become gem and rock enthusiasts, we don’t have much gold around here but hey, we are trying! Thank you again for the great channel!!

  • @Radbrad105
    @Radbrad105 Рік тому +3

    Those are some huge nuggets! Excited to watch this when I wake up tomorrow morning

  • @kellyharper367
    @kellyharper367 Рік тому

    Old disabled house bound dusty rusty rockhound here: Superb channel and videos. As a kid I always invisioned seeing that kind of gold in my pan.... and the new gemstone is a fantasy in stone.

  • @bodie7020
    @bodie7020 Рік тому +4

    Dan thanks for all the new content lately, I appreciate the effort that goes into making these videos for us. Once again another great video, keep em coming, Heavy Pans! Cheers

  • @mickeyfilmer5551
    @mickeyfilmer5551 Рік тому +1

    Hi Dan, I am a new subscriber and a bearded old git to boot. I am really enjoying your videos, and this revelation about Pinolite was fascinating. I just wish I was allowed to prospect where I live- unfortunately - the British government think that they own any valuable metals or minerals in the UK. (But that aint gonna stop me!!) Good prospecting.. or whatever the correct wish for good fortune is in BC.😊

  • @patrickwatson5276
    @patrickwatson5276 Рік тому +5

    Beautiful stone Dan. Amazing find and video as always!!!

  • @LB-tf3zx
    @LB-tf3zx Рік тому +1

    The pinolite gem stone is so beautiful. It reminds me of the ART NOUVEAU STYLE. Very interseting video. Thanks

  • @nicholasjamesvavricek7171
    @nicholasjamesvavricek7171 Рік тому +4

    Absolutely beautiful rocks. And some amazing "nuggs", can't beat it. Thanks Dan, keep on ur amazing adventures. 👍👍👍

    • @Danhurd
      @Danhurd  Рік тому +2

      Thanks, will do!

  • @chatton58
    @chatton58 Рік тому +1

    Pinolite is a really cool looking gem stone. Thanks to you for sharing this and to the miners for allowing you to film it.

  • @neilhosler9001
    @neilhosler9001 Рік тому +4

    Nature does some amazing things!😁 They almost look like fossils of leaves

  • @cinciao5692
    @cinciao5692 Рік тому +2

    The Pinolite slabs are beautiful, reminds me of a bamboo forest!

  • @juliussezar1550
    @juliussezar1550 Рік тому +1

    Thanks Dan. I never known about this type gem stone. Today you add my knowledge another word.

  • @macaquinhochico
    @macaquinhochico Рік тому

    the more i watch your adventures the more i admire you just a word thank you

  • @angelwhite376
    @angelwhite376 Рік тому +2

    Were in the gold... Sunday has just got a lot better

  • @halle9165
    @halle9165 Рік тому +1

    The pinolite was gorgeous, looked like so much fun out there

  • @hardthunder9913
    @hardthunder9913 Рік тому +1

    An amazing adventure.......well adventuressss 6 in 1 : gemstones, gold mining, cutting, wildlife, beautiful scenery, and great people !!! Thank You

  • @paulhoffman6371
    @paulhoffman6371 Рік тому +1

    Amazing piece of rock. Flowers or snowflakes, no two are ever the same. I imagine that once polished, the depth of layering is fantastic to look at. Photos just don't do justice.

  • @ncprospectors
    @ncprospectors Рік тому

    I was absolutely captivated the whole time. Beautiful Pinolite. And the Gold looked nice too. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

  • @scruggsbuster9458
    @scruggsbuster9458 Рік тому +2

    Oh my goodness thank you so much for that video I was just glued to my computer and you look like a little boy in a toy store your eyes were just as open as they could get and the gold oh my goodness beautiful gold specimens I wish I discovered that site I hope you sell a lot of that is beautiful as always thank you for all your hard work and bringing this video see you on the next one😁🇨🇦🇨🇦⛏️🙄

  • @KrepsyK
    @KrepsyK Рік тому +2

    I would have nicknamed it British Columbian Leaf Stone since it looks like there are stems and leaves all through it!

  • @markg3025
    @markg3025 Рік тому +1

    What a scenic location, I love the mountains in the background.

  • @juliaforsyth8332
    @juliaforsyth8332 Рік тому +1

    The Pinolite is incredible. I would love that as a counter top!

  • @chadmiller7460
    @chadmiller7460 Рік тому +1

    Great video! Your happiness is infectious. Absolutely beautiful scenery.

  • @jkonet1
    @jkonet1 Рік тому +1

    That is the most beautiful stone I have ever seen. Wow is only a start!

  • @fuggnut
    @fuggnut Рік тому +1

    Great guy letting you show us that operation and the stone, wow. Nice video Dan.

  • @robertcribb3859
    @robertcribb3859 Рік тому +2

    That cut stone would make an extremely beautiful counter top

  • @asjamuir5534
    @asjamuir5534 Рік тому +1

    Very enjoyable to watch for sure Dan I enjoyed the operator remove the big stone to preserve the machines

  • @Tahlmorra
    @Tahlmorra Рік тому

    I want to be like Dan when I grow up! Loving what I do and sharing it with the world!

  • @emilieloveskiwi
    @emilieloveskiwi Рік тому +1

    I find it quite beautiful that those stones are/were found mostly in Austria, because the white "flowers" in the stones really resemble edelweiss.

  • @tristenshumway6999
    @tristenshumway6999 Рік тому +2

    The bear sculpture was awesome!!🙌🍻

  • @judithfairchild8620
    @judithfairchild8620 Рік тому +1

    The gold was pretty as usual but the black and white stone when is cut is so gorgeous

  • @FroggyNight
    @FroggyNight Рік тому

    That sharp quartz piece was absolutely stunning!!!!!

  • @chaoslab
    @chaoslab Рік тому +1

    That Pinolite is stunning. 😀

  • @tami-luvs-vanilla-tree3400
    @tami-luvs-vanilla-tree3400 Рік тому

    The cut Pinolite is absolutely GORGEOUS

  • @TheLindagdetroit
    @TheLindagdetroit Рік тому

    I just adore how excited you get about rocks. 💜 They jump in my pockets and follow me home...
    And now I'm gonna be eyeballing some rocks I have more closely. The ones where I've said to them, "Uh, what are YOU? You're not porphyry..." as they jump in my pockets.

  • @jpjpJPJPG
    @jpjpJPJPG Рік тому

    Thanks for taking us along to see the mine in action!

  • @jameslanning8405
    @jameslanning8405 Рік тому +1

    Wow! 4oz on the top take! Do that 2-3 times a day!
    And the 'Penalite,' stone is amazing!
    Great day Dan, and I hope you get some great gold on your claims too!

    • @Danhurd
      @Danhurd  Рік тому +1

      Fingers crossed!

  • @rwodka21
    @rwodka21 Рік тому

    Your enthusiasm for gold and other gems is fantastic!! I have hobbies but I need to find one that brings me joy like this stuff brings joy to you. Thank you for sharing this journey with all of us!

  • @X3r0.
    @X3r0. Рік тому +1

    Beautiful new BC specimen , gold galore & also nice pyrite ☺️🖤

  • @KathyEvans
    @KathyEvans Рік тому +1

    How pretty would a porch & walkway of pinolite be!?!? Wow!

  • @selfretired3025
    @selfretired3025 Рік тому +2

    I feel the same about the black bears. Thanks for being real about them. ♡

  • @taradonovan7856
    @taradonovan7856 Рік тому +1

    Please add some more videos showing if you use the stone and any jewellery etc. thank you we love your videos thanks for introducing us to this stone it is beautiful

  • @wilsonrawlin8547
    @wilsonrawlin8547 Рік тому +1

    Pinolite is beautiful! Border stone, etc.

  • @mylittleworld3507
    @mylittleworld3507 Рік тому +1

    Loved this episode Dan , first time seeing big nuggets like that, Wow. I wish I had some of that Pinolite . Because it really is beautiful plus it would make a excellent tiled floor. Thank you for sharing. 🤗❤️👍

  • @evonnewhalen9794
    @evonnewhalen9794 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this video. I love those stones. They are beautiful

  • @OverYonder420
    @OverYonder420 Рік тому +1

    All I have to say about the pinolite is wow..... And the nuggets were AUsome.... Keep the videos coming

  • @realandroid8589
    @realandroid8589 Рік тому +2

    I enjoy the rock and gem bits usually more than the gold prospecting. Some of the best consistent content you can find.

  • @rachelg9873
    @rachelg9873 Рік тому

    Now I want a piece of jewelry with "specimen" gold. That is stunning. And SO COOL!

  • @DanOKC
    @DanOKC Рік тому +1

    Wow -- Scale is everything.