Ep 12. Make or Break

In Gold Rush season 10 episode 12, titled Make or Break, the pressure is on for the mining crews as they aim to reach their gold goals before the season ends. The episode starts with Parker's team struggling to find gold in their new location in the swamp. They hit a snag when their excavator breaks down, and they scramble to find a replacement. Meanwhile, Tony and his team continue to haul dirt to their wash plant, but they are not getting the expected results. Tony decides to shake things up by switching out his plant's mats, hoping to catch more gold.

Over at Rick's operation, they are having issues with their water pump, which is not filling their sluice box. Their crew works diligently to fix the problem, but the unexpected breakdown causes them to lose precious time. As the season nears its end, Rick expresses his concern about not meeting their profit goals.

Elsewhere, Fred and his team are struggling to find water in their new mining location. They have hit a dry spell, and the lack of water is hindering their ability to mine efficiently. With time running out, Fred decides to take a high-risk approach and dig a new water tunnel.

The episode also features the return of Dave Turin, who arrives to help out Tony's crew. He brings his expertise and helps diagnose the issues with the wash plant, kickstarting Tony's operation.

As the mining crews approach the end of the season, tensions rise, and the pressure is on to make or break their goals. Will Parker find the necessary gold to meet his goal, or will his new location turn out to be a bust? Can Tony's team turn their operation around with Dave's help, or are they too far behind? Will Rick's crew figure out the water pump issue and hit their target profit? And will Fred's risky decision to dig a new water tunnel pay off?

Gold Rush season 10 episode 12, Make or Break, is a high-stakes episode that showcases the struggles and triumphs of the mining crews as they face the challenges of the Alaskan wilderness.