Digging Up The Secrets Of Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush

Breaking The Law? Now That’s Good Entertainment!

Discovery Channel

When representatives visit mining sites on the show and drama ensues, you should just assume some type of local or state law was skirted for the purpose of ratings. With millions of fans per episode, producers are okay paying a fine if they can capture an inspectors reactions on camera.

Claims have been made that the show’s producers had suggested diverting water from a local stream instead of using groundwater. In response, a government official had to visit the mining site to show them the proper way to operate. Allegedly, producers hoped the manner would go to court which would give them more publicity, instead, a small fine was issued.