About this season
Five family-run mining camps risk everything in the hope of hitting the paystreak. Working grueling days under the midnight sun, the crews give it their all to battle the elements ... and each other.
Episodes (8)
1. Strike While the Iron Is Hot
Aired 15 March 2017 • 60 min
2. Bloodied, Not Beaten
Aired 22 March 2017 • 60 min
3. The Hiro Curse
Aired 29 March 2017 • 60 min
Hiro's Curse returns for Big Al; unstable ground shuts down Chris and Nika.
4. Hard Lessons
Aired 5 April 2017 • 60 min
Chris risks his season on a new cut; Andy tries to manage the mine alone while Ed and Riley go hunting.
5. No Backing Down
Aired 12 April 2017 • 60 min
Desperate, Big Al pushes Hiro to his limit; Chris looks to salvage his season; P.J. and Andy's camp experiences a mini-revolt.
6. The Cost of Gold
Aired 19 April 2017 • 60 min
7. The Razor's Edge
Aired 26 April 2017 • 60 min
PJ and Andy’s main investor issues an ultimatum; Chris uncovers a clue that could lead to a huge payout; and Ed and Riley’s season could end early.
8. Winter's Grasp
Aired 3 May 2017 • 60 min
Al faces breakdowns that that threaten his profit; desperate, P.J. and Andy start a night shift; Ed and Riley make a final effort to prove themselves.