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Gold Rush - S09E09 - Megamorphosis
 

Gold Rush season 9 episode 9

Megamorphosis

 
Parker battles to save his season when his biggest wash plant collapses. Rick makes a shocking discovery about his gold mining claim and turns to his dad for help. Tony races to finish dismantling his dredge but a crucial piece comes crashing down.
 
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Gold Rush / S09E09 : Megamorphosis
Season 9, Episode 9 | Aired on December 5, 2018 | TV-PG | 45 min. | Discovery
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  • Gold Rush - Episode 1 - Declaration of Independence
    Episode 1
    Declaration of Independence
  • Gold Rush - Episode 2 - Smoked Out
    Episode 2
    Smoked Out
  • Gold Rush - Episode 3 - Gods and Monsters
    Episode 3
    Gods and Monsters
  • Gold Rush - Episode 4 - Durt Reynolds
    Episode 4
    Durt Reynolds
  • Gold Rush - Episode 5 - The Return of Freddy Dodge
    Episode 5
    The Return of Freddy Dodge
  • Gold Rush - Episode 6 - Hoffman's Ghosts
    Episode 6
    Hoffman's Ghosts
  • Gold Rush - Episode 7 - Hazard Pay
    Episode 7
    Hazard Pay
  • Gold Rush - Episode 8 - Stormageddon
    Episode 8
    Stormageddon
  • Gold Rush - Episode 9 - Megamorphosis
    Episode 9
    Megamorphosis
  • Gold Rush - Episode 10 - Father's Day
    Episode 10
    Father's Day
  • Gold Rush - Episode 11 - The Resurrection
    Episode 11
    The Resurrection
  • Gold Rush - Episode 12 - The Devil's Deadline
    Episode 12
    The Devil's Deadline
  • Gold Rush - Episode 13 - Sucker Punch
    Episode 13
    Sucker Punch
  • Gold Rush - Episode 14 - Old School Heroes
    Episode 14
    Old School Heroes
  • Gold Rush - Episode 15 - Wedding Bells & Emergency Operations
    Episode 15
    Wedding Bells & Emergency Operations
  • Gold Rush - Episode 16 - Broken Bones
    Episode 16
    Broken Bones
  • Gold Rush - Episode 17 - Make It Rain
    Episode 17
    Make It Rain
  • Gold Rush - Episode 18 - Big Red Is Dead
    Episode 18
    Big Red Is Dead
  • Gold Rush - Episode 19 - Cold War
    Episode 19
    Cold War
  • Gold Rush - Episode 20 - Brace for Impact
    Episode 20
    Brace for Impact
  • Gold Rush - Episode 21 - Fire and Ice
    Episode 21
    Fire and Ice

Gold Rush season 9 episode 9 Recap and FAQ

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Episode Summary

Halfway through the gold mining season, Parker and his team face a daunting challenge, falling significantly short of their 6,000-ounce goal. Despite equipment failures and fierce competition from Tony Beets, Parker's determination remains unshaken. Rick, leading his own operation, struggles with low gold yields, putting his financial future at risk. Both teams implement drastic measures, including equipment reinforcements and extended working hours, to improve their chances of meeting their ambitious targets. As they prepare for the season's second half, the pressure mounts to overcome nature's obstacles and outdo each other in the quest for gold.

Full Episode S09E09 Recap

### Setting the Stage for a Gold Mining Challenge - Parker sets an ambitious goal of 6,000 ounces for the season but finds himself with less than a thousand ounces halfway through. - Despite facing setbacks and the pressure of competing against Tony Beets, Parker and his team are determined not to fail their season goal. - Rick, leading his own operation for the first time, struggles with the challenges and risks everything, including his friendships, on the promise of finding gold. ### Overcoming Obstacles and Equipment Failures - Parker's operation finally runs smoothly with both wash plants operating at full capacity, but an unforeseen issue with sluicifer threatens to derail their progress. - A water spill from sluicifer's pad causes significant problems, leading to a shutdown of the plant. Parker and his crew work to mitigate the damage and prevent further erosion that could jeopardize their equipment. ### Rick's Gold Mining Struggles - Rick faces disappointment as his gold yields fall short of his goals, putting him under financial pressure and risking his operation. - After consulting with his landlord and inspecting the mining operation, Rick discovers the sluice box isn't catching gold effectively, leading to a reassessment of his strategies. ### Tony Beets' Ambitious Dredge Project - Tony Beets works on dismantling and moving parts of his old dredge to enhance his gold mining capabilities, despite facing logistical challenges and potential setbacks. ### Mid-Season Turnaround Efforts - Parker and Rick take drastic measures to improve their operations, including reinforcing sluicifer's pad and initiating a night shift to increase production. - Both miners face the pressure of meeting their season goals, with Parker finally overtaking Tony in gold ounces for the first time this season. ### Looking Ahead - The miners prepare for the challenges of the second half of the season, with ambitious goals and the looming threat of Mother Nature closing in on their operations. - Tony Beets continues to work on his dredge project, while Parker and Rick aim to outdo each other and achieve their gold mining objectives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Parker's goal for the season?

Parker aimed to mine 6,000 ounces of gold.

How much gold had Parker mined halfway through the season?

Less than a thousand ounces.

What major problem did Parker's sluicifer face?

Water spilling out of the diverter trough threatened to undermine the plant.

How did Rick's gold yield compare to his goal?

Rick's yield was significantly below his goal, with just 210 ounces mined against an expected 350 ounces.

What strategy did Rick's father suggest to increase gold production?

Rick's father suggested running the plant night and day to double production.

How did Tony Beets plan to enhance his gold mining capabilities?

Tony worked on dismantling and moving parts of his old dredge.

What was the outcome of Parker and Tony's competition by the mid-season?

Parker finally overtook Tony in gold ounces for the first time this season.

What did Parker use to reinforce sluicifer's pad?

Parker used over 2,000 tons of large rocks to reinforce the pad.

What was Rick's emotional state regarding his operation's performance?

Rick felt stressed and disappointed due to the underperformance of his operation.

How did Parker and Rick address the challenges they faced?

They took measures such as reinforcing mining equipment pads and initiating night shifts to improve their operations and meet their season goals.

 
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