Gold Mining Underground In The California Desert

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Embark on an exhilarating underground gold mining expedition with Jason from ‪@mbmmllc‬ and Harry from ‪@mineoperator‬ as they delve deep into the desert wilderness of California in search of the precious yellow metal, GOLD!
In this thrilling episode, the duo explores abandoned gold mines in the vast Mojave desert, and what they uncover is nothing short of extraordinary-a rich vein of gold ore concealed beneath the desert floor! Setting up their equipment and drills, they embark on the challenging task of extracting the gold-rich quartz and limonite nestled within the hard granite country rock.
The excitement peaks as they recover stunning ore specimens, each holding the promise of concealed gold treasures. The journey doesn't end there-stay tuned for part two, where they'll crush these specimens, attempting to liberate the gold within. Will their efforts reveal a dazzling bounty from the desert gold veins? The suspense builds as we await the unveiling of their golden discoveries!
Join us on this captivating adventure deep into the heart of the Mojave desert, where the pursuit of gold leads to hidden treasures and awe-inspiring underground landscapes. Subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell to ensure you don't miss the next thrilling installment of this desert gold mining saga!
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  • @tittywhiskers9240
    @tittywhiskers92405 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate all the content and thank you for sharing your adventures. I was wondering if you were going to be posting more videos of you processing and extracting gold from all the ore you mined out from your personal mine. I know you are selling bags of it on eBay but selfishly hope you will still post more content on the crushing, refining, and cleanup of the ore. The results are always my favorite part to watch.

  • @robertgross9518

    @robertgross9518

    5 ай бұрын

    yeah i was also looking forward to seeing how much gold he would get out of it :O

  • @trevorWilkinson

    @trevorWilkinson

    5 ай бұрын

    He's said previously his goal is to make a gold ingot from his mine so I hope that's still on the cards. I'm guessing he's selling off the current load so he can help cover his costs up until now.

  • @SMoore-js6fy
    @SMoore-js6fy5 ай бұрын

    Look forward to the crushing, shaker table & smelting!

  • @Slipknot60
    @Slipknot605 ай бұрын

    Jason when are you going to process all the bags of the gold ore you guys spent so much time collecting? If you've already processed it? When will you post the videos?? We are patiently waiting!! We love ya Jason and the MO Boys as well!! Thanks for all the great videos!! Please give us an update soon!

  • @NorCalNeel

    @NorCalNeel

    5 ай бұрын

    Especially the El Gordo

  • @thestrawberrypatch5644

    @thestrawberrypatch5644

    5 ай бұрын

    I suspect since he is in the pacific northwest the bags are wet and frozen so we have to wait for a thaw.

  • @Slipknot60

    @Slipknot60

    5 ай бұрын

    His big jaw crusher doesn't know the rocks are frozen...but if it was me I'd wait for warmer weather too!!

  • @chrisw6103

    @chrisw6103

    5 ай бұрын

    He's been selling it on Ebay. Over $50k sold so far.

  • @Methoverbitches

    @Methoverbitches

    5 ай бұрын

    Winter just started, I’m sure he’s playing in the shop everyday cutting and crushing, to busy to edit it at this rate

  • @tedosullivan7888
    @tedosullivan78885 ай бұрын

    Hi Jason and Harry.I get excited just watching and listening to your comments.can't wait to see that ore getting processed. Love your channels you guys. I'm up here in kelowna so I watch Dan all the time.i can't wait for spring so I can get out and pan so gold.

  • @48thstateprospecting
    @48thstateprospecting5 ай бұрын

    As a prospector I enjoy seeing different mines and the geology’s it makes it that much easier when out in the field when I recognize something I’ve seen in your vids. Definitely looking forward to the 2nd part I think with your equipment mine operator will be surprised at how rich that section actually is thanks for sharing see you on the next one👍🏼👊🏼

  • @AurumFortium
    @AurumFortium5 ай бұрын

    It's a really pleasure to watch you video ! Thank you Jason 👍👍

  • @terrybusch5088
    @terrybusch50885 ай бұрын

    Its great to see you two working together and the vids take up these freezing cold, wet days that i am enduring here in Idaho. keep up the good work.

  • @ironhorse7588
    @ironhorse75885 ай бұрын

    Great job catching footage of you guys working. I know it's a challenge but it's greatly appreciated.👍 Keep up the great work guys. 🙏💕👍

  • @pbprestin
    @pbprestin5 ай бұрын

    The xray spec unit blew my mind. I took a semester in college using a machine that did that, that was about the size of four 4 drawer file cabinets together and produced a chart that we needed to interpret the points on. Amazing!

  • @robertbrewer2190

    @robertbrewer2190

    5 ай бұрын

    I looked it up price in the 15,000 range if I remember right!

  • @davidbeer
    @davidbeer5 ай бұрын

    Jason and Harry you knocked it out of the park with this one😊🎉

  • @kindnuguz
    @kindnuguz5 ай бұрын

    Jason is always down to get his hands dirty and do the same hard work as anyone else. I can't wait to see the test, outcome. Hopes are high but as always with mining it could be hardly anything. 🙏 for the best

  • @semoneg2826

    @semoneg2826

    5 ай бұрын

    It's was the same hard work that got him to this point...he is use to mining. it's where he started off

  • @richardraby6266
    @richardraby62665 ай бұрын

    Excellent Sunday night entertainment for me out here in Brazil. Great to see you guys getting out and doing things with your lives. It's a real privilege to be able to share some of your adventures. A big thank you . Richard

  • @debcamp2359
    @debcamp23595 ай бұрын

    Thx for taking us along! Great content gents.

  • @donaldfitzgerald8950
    @donaldfitzgerald89505 ай бұрын

    Jason, as Jeff says, "The redder the better!" In the desert.... it's all good if the AU is happening, I myself, I'm liking the prospects in your workings in the Cascades... keep up the amazing work all ya! ⚒️💪⚖️👍🤠

  • @ernietauber5950
    @ernietauber59505 ай бұрын

    thanks for taking us along with you

  • @johnstuart8511
    @johnstuart85115 ай бұрын

    That mine sure has alot of loose rocks, cracks. "Just waiting to get fall in". But it was so much on the edge. Crazy stuff. Regards 🇿🇦.

  • @minerjim1531
    @minerjim15315 ай бұрын

    Jason and Harry, very impressed with the extent your knowledge is getting as you guys press on in mining! Keep the videos coming! stay safe and continue your story!

  • @sandysanders4199
    @sandysanders41995 ай бұрын

    I don’t think I will ever get bored with this channel. There’s just so much variety and so much to learn. 😊

  • @4seasonspix
    @4seasonspix5 ай бұрын

    💛 Great work, Harry and Jason 💛 Looking forward to the processing part 💛 The wood work in that area of the mine looks amazing!!

  • @jacobwilson6296
    @jacobwilson62965 ай бұрын

    MUCH LOVE to you two. Great stuff. See you on the next one.

  • @Goldbay
    @Goldbay4 ай бұрын

    Gold mining underground in the California desert is a testament to the enduring allure of this precious metal and the remarkable lengths humans will go to in pursuit of it.

  • @atuuschaaw
    @atuuschaaw5 ай бұрын

    That was incredible! Thanks to both you guys! Can't wait to see the results! ♥

  • @randym8963
    @randym89635 ай бұрын

    Love how you all help each other, love the cross over from each creator as you help each other... much respect for that. Looking forward to the results of this foray. Stay safe

  • @jeepin4on4
    @jeepin4on45 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jason for sharing, love this one and the color of the rock is quite amazing.

  • @awesomecronk7183
    @awesomecronk71835 ай бұрын

    I wonder if you could pressure wash mines where water is more available in order to dig up all the gold particulate that does make it to the floor over time.

  • @semoneg2826
    @semoneg28265 ай бұрын

    Great...another one....Thanks for sharing knowdledge.. The communication was great..Harry was funny all the way😊

  • @edic2619
    @edic26195 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing us all your mine. Really cool. Great job.

  • @PowRKord
    @PowRKord5 ай бұрын

    Amazing the differences yet similarities between the two mines, considering localities. Big shoutout to Harry et al; hope you x-ref these comments with them. Can't wait to see post-table!

  • @connifilteau2678
    @connifilteau26785 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the amazing journeys and the great shows. Cheers

  • @OpenSpaceWellness
    @OpenSpaceWellness5 ай бұрын

    Exciting stuff! Thanks for sharing 🙏❤️🌲

  • @markroper9269
    @markroper92695 ай бұрын

    I think all the viewers are lucky to even get videos!!!!! Once you guys get going, there isn't much thought toward food, water breaks, time passing, or capturing video!! 🤪 Can't wait for the next video!! Jason, make sure you give more breaks for your partners!!! hehehehe Have a great week!

  • @budrohammbone2806
    @budrohammbone28065 ай бұрын

    Ol' "Arry works 'is arse off, aye recon. Good episode Jason. Looking forward to seeing the slabs.

  • @generationalmolehill7674
    @generationalmolehill76745 ай бұрын

    high adventure outdoors...and underground! safe travels!

  • @susanturcotte3176
    @susanturcotte31765 ай бұрын

    I can't wait to see the cool XRF "gun" on that beautiful ore! How many hours were you and Harry working? I just wish that there was more room to get to the whole vein. With both of you at once, you could have grabbed a truckload for the mill. Time and patience rule this stope, unfortunately. But very valuable ore nonetheless. In the Meantime Jason, I'm sending you blessings from Alabama ❤️

  • @jeffmcauliff5315
    @jeffmcauliff53155 ай бұрын

    Love those colors, I miss mining in the dale district! One day hope to again ,to busy mining in N. Ca and about ready to add more Mbmm equipment. I love the hammer mill next a complete 2 ton system

  • @JayBird911
    @JayBird9115 ай бұрын

    Good stuff. Thanks fellas.

  • @no1bandfan
    @no1bandfan5 ай бұрын

    Hey Jason! I just saw you on a BusinessInsider video talking about E-waste!

  • @Angl0sax0nknight
    @Angl0sax0nknight5 ай бұрын

    Always a weekend treat

  • @mattgraham1983
    @mattgraham19835 ай бұрын

    👍man i cant wait to see some of that stuff slabed up

  • @RiverdanceGoldMining
    @RiverdanceGoldMining5 ай бұрын

    Fascinating stuff guys! I can’t wait to see more.

  • @korsi500
    @korsi5005 ай бұрын

    Awesome stuff can’t wait to see this processed and all the other places too. 👍

  • @scrappydoo7887

    @scrappydoo7887

    5 ай бұрын

    It's getting ebayed

  • @nativeflight7079
    @nativeflight70795 ай бұрын

    Look at all the shine ✨ on the walls! If you pay attention the camera catches the shine. Another way to prospect is to review the footage.

  • @somsackvongsa7077

    @somsackvongsa7077

    5 ай бұрын

    That is one of method old prospector use to find gold. to look at peak.slope.expose rock &soil for sparkling in the morning or after rain.

  • @shanedoyle3444
    @shanedoyle34445 ай бұрын

    Thanks Jason , great video .

  • @peterrowe3475
    @peterrowe34755 ай бұрын

    Really enjoyed this guys, exited to see the results.

  • @DIGGER19860
    @DIGGER198605 ай бұрын

    that jackhammer always gives me blisters on my thumb

  • @markbennett1599
    @markbennett15995 ай бұрын

    Soon as he sees the spot "who's going to mine it for us". Thought he was a miner?

  • @christurley391
    @christurley3915 ай бұрын

    Thanks again

  • @billfoster7951
    @billfoster79515 ай бұрын

    Thank you for letting me be a miner vicariously through you. I'm too lazy to do it myself.

  • @user-friendlyhuman
    @user-friendlyhuman5 ай бұрын

    1:20 you didn't find any snakes, but you did find a ladder :p Snakes & Ladders board game :)

  • @RockyMtnGobblers
    @RockyMtnGobblers5 ай бұрын

    Great video as usual very informative, this is probably my favorite video so far. One question when the mine operator was using that black light on the rock he was seeing a green indicating gold, what type of black light did he use? I know there's two different types, thank you so much I look forward to the next video, I look forward to seeing what's in your samples.

  • @mineoperator

    @mineoperator

    5 ай бұрын

    Short wave UV

  • @slickwillie9526
    @slickwillie95265 ай бұрын

    Great video of where the stuff actually comes from.

  • @robtathome
    @robtathome5 ай бұрын

    consider getting a face shield for climbing up to avoid snakes

  • @semoneg2826

    @semoneg2826

    5 ай бұрын

    Was thinking the same

  • @butchducarme2390
    @butchducarme23905 ай бұрын

    Thank you for all the great advice and inf informative advice

  • @vonnordholz8144
    @vonnordholz81445 ай бұрын

    Exciting video, good job guys

  • @billwilliams1842
    @billwilliams18425 ай бұрын

    Jason, Was there any concerns about scorpions or tarantulas? Those crotters give me the willies :)

  • @Rammsteinschmidt
    @Rammsteinschmidt5 ай бұрын

    Should have looked up into that ceiling with that flashlight 🔦 you can see the seem in the ground I love that you can tell it’s going to come out easy

  • @charlesdavis7461
    @charlesdavis74615 ай бұрын

    Amazing story.

  • @jefferywilson4091
    @jefferywilson40915 ай бұрын

    I'm ready to see what came out of Jason's mine.

  • @christianjimbomb8204
    @christianjimbomb82045 ай бұрын

    Anther great video. I was in the mine with you guys. Can't wait for the next video 😂

  • @chuckschenck3045
    @chuckschenck30455 ай бұрын

    Fascinating, thanks.

  • @josephcormier5974
    @josephcormier59745 ай бұрын

    Outstanding video awesome content thank you for sharing this with us six stars brother

  • @1944chevytruck
    @1944chevytruck5 ай бұрын

    Awesome!

  • @leighsayers2628
    @leighsayers26285 ай бұрын

    Great video !!!

  • @d.t.4523
    @d.t.45235 ай бұрын

    Thank you, keep working.

  • @-r-495
    @-r-4955 ай бұрын

    Hah, there’s the piping 😊 Happy to see you‘re helping each other out!

  • @-r-495

    @-r-495

    5 ай бұрын

    not sure about the guy who apparently has a crush for old textiles. too bad there‘s a fissure between some of the explorers and others but I consider pillaging artefacts from (abandoned) mines a robbery.

  • @JamesJohnson-nu2km
    @JamesJohnson-nu2km5 ай бұрын

    Totally awesome 👌

  • @danielflinn3571
    @danielflinn35715 ай бұрын

    Thanks from Australia well done good luck

  • @charliespeegleokliving8595
    @charliespeegleokliving85955 ай бұрын

    I've got the same ORC 1200 a few months ago, to haul rock and firewood. It's a Man's Wagon!

  • @michealklonowski5267
    @michealklonowski52675 ай бұрын

    nice mine they sure put some work in those timbers

  • @user-ux5ng6nk5y
    @user-ux5ng6nk5y4 ай бұрын

    All your stuff your putting in the pipe looks like it gets traveling pretty good by the time it hits bottom🤯

  • @hoosiermama16
    @hoosiermama165 ай бұрын

    HOLY CLAUSTROPHOBIA BATMAN!!!! I can barely breathe watching this...

  • @chrismcconnell6163
    @chrismcconnell61635 ай бұрын

    Although your video, only shows the 2 of you there, are there other people there, in case something happens?

  • @user-zq7sx8xx1m
    @user-zq7sx8xx1m5 ай бұрын

    How deep is the snow at your mine. I can't see you working it this time of year or you cleaning your or it must be all iced up

  • @66bigbuds
    @66bigbuds5 ай бұрын

    When you hit a Sulphur pocket be sure to collect the gem stones.

  • @jonsdigs1
    @jonsdigs15 ай бұрын

    Good boxwork with the limonite after sulfides.

  • @rockman531
    @rockman5315 ай бұрын

    Hi Jason, What an awesome vein you're digging on! Did you find actual Limonite crystals with the Quartz & Calcite? Or is it just Limonite staining? Great video!! Thumbs up! Stay safe. Jim

  • @Crushbandicoot-wv8xb
    @Crushbandicoot-wv8xb5 ай бұрын

    This is so cool

  • @markkilley2683
    @markkilley26835 ай бұрын

    Back in the day there wouldn't have been much OHS. It's good you're taking extra precautions.

  • @OGRocker1
    @OGRocker15 ай бұрын

    Noice video, Jason and Harry, how the roles reverse, huh ! But Harry, please do not feed the geo after mid night, he might grow out of control, eh Jason Love all the collabs y'all are doing, but it does get a little confusing due to filming magic, weren't you just in Africa last weekend Jason?🤣 😜 Take care guys, till the next, ... the MO video is waiting in the cue next from Arizona. .... lol.⛏⚒⛏

  • @sspyder181
    @sspyder1815 ай бұрын

    I know exactly what it feels like to be that dusty... hard work 👊

  • @lindasedgwick6380
    @lindasedgwick63805 ай бұрын

    Great video content

  • @highclimber25
    @highclimber255 ай бұрын

    you have a great channel. I bought a property on a gold rich creek that has been worked by hand and then later with a floating bucket dredge. I was wondering if you would do a video showing the types of lode rock you would collect along a creek bank worthy of setting aside to be crushed. I have a good idea of what the mineralized quartz looks like but have looked and cannot find any videos about this. thanks!!

  • @mikeconnery4652
    @mikeconnery46525 ай бұрын

    Nice video

  • @slimwantedman6694
    @slimwantedman66945 ай бұрын

    Good morning from Southeast South Dakota

  • @Jatslo
    @Jatslo5 ай бұрын

    That is a great prospect.

  • @christroutner
    @christroutner5 ай бұрын

    Hey Jason! Here is a video-topic request for you: show techniques for easily verifying gold I live not far from you, and I love watching your progress. Your videos and Sierro Gordo videos have really given me an appreciation for how valuable gold and silver is. I've been buying gold bars and coins as a result. The thing I'm always left wondering: How can make sure I'm not receiving fake gold? I know gold can be measured by weight, and water displacement, and other techniques. I think your viewers would love to watch a video for how to easily verify that the gold they buy is authentic.

  • @smplyizzy
    @smplyizzy5 ай бұрын

    CA ? I am surprised CA allows anyone to dig / mine. Good to see.

  • @GoldenBoy-et6of

    @GoldenBoy-et6of

    4 ай бұрын

    It's way harder than it used to be

  • @GoldenBoy-et6of

    @GoldenBoy-et6of

    4 ай бұрын

    It's almost impossible to do any profitable form of mining in cali, hardrock is the only profitable way , other than that sniping and metal detecting which are just hobby gold

  • @GoldenBoy-et6of

    @GoldenBoy-et6of

    4 ай бұрын

    If dredging was still alowed in cali, cali would still be the source of most the worlds gold. '

  • @stuartclark7766
    @stuartclark77664 ай бұрын

    Looking forward when you process this ore

  • @timofthomas
    @timofthomas5 ай бұрын

    Glad you didn't grab a Nope Rope (otherwise known as a Danger Noodle!) XD

  • @disolejunk
    @disolejunk5 ай бұрын

    I bet you find lots of leverite. 👍

  • @dredrotten
    @dredrotten5 ай бұрын

    The reddish-purple stuff should be the richest from my experience in Western Australia. The purple colour comes from light-hitting nanoparticles of gold.

  • @jamest.5001
    @jamest.50015 ай бұрын

    35:23 id like to slab up some of that and make tiles for a back splash in a kitchen and or bathrooms! Especially with UV accent lights on it! That would look awesome!! Especially if it has gold in it!! Expensive tiles !! Hahaha!

  • @ronlarson6530
    @ronlarson65305 ай бұрын

    That shit takes balls of steel, from a placer miner of 40+ years!

  • @paulswickard2656
    @paulswickard26565 ай бұрын

    I think y’all are nuts for trying that. 😂

  • @tattoedmat
    @tattoedmat5 ай бұрын

    Awesome

  • @MatSalv-tw7vc
    @MatSalv-tw7vc17 күн бұрын

    Very good job

  • @breckfreeride
    @breckfreeride5 ай бұрын

    Lest go!!!

  • @Orbacron
    @Orbacron5 ай бұрын

    6:55 See, you need to develop keen skills of reading veins by texture a mile away, like Jason. Also smell for the earthy rust band

  • @cheycasters
    @cheycasters5 ай бұрын

    🎸🎸 WhooHoo , great stuff! NW Montana USA

  • @HectorRamirez-hf7fj
    @HectorRamirez-hf7fj5 ай бұрын

    That big chunk should be a rib eye for Jason jaw crusher lol

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