Ep 5. The Monster Mine

Parker and his team are on a mission to explore one of the largest and most remote gold mines in the world, known as the Monster Mine. Located in Papua New Guinea, the mine poses numerous challenges, from treacherous terrain to deadly wildlife.

In this episode, the team faces a major setback when their excavator breaks down and they are forced to rely on their manual labor to dig for gold. However, they soon discover that even with a full team, digging by hand is an incredibly slow process.

As they delve deeper into the mine, they encounter a series of tunnels that were dug by the previous owners. These tunnels pose a number of dangers, including potential collapses and the risk of getting lost in the maze-like system.

Despite these challenges, the team remains determined to find gold and push on deeper into the mine. They uncover a unique pay layer that yields promising results, but they also discover that there are high levels of toxic gases present in the mine.

To help address this issue, Parker decides to bring in a specialized air ventilation system. However, due to its size and complexity, the system proves to be incredibly difficult to install and requires significant effort from the entire team.

As they continue to work, the team's perseverance starts to pay off, and they uncover a larger-than-expected gold deposit. But just as they're starting to celebrate, they encounter another major setback - a massive boulder blocks their path and threatens to derail their progress entirely.

With time running out and the threat of the rainy season looming, the team is forced to come up with a creative solution to remove the boulder and continue their mining efforts.

In the end, the team perseveres through numerous setbacks and challenges, ultimately uncovering a significant amount of gold from the Monster Mine. But as they reflect on their journey, they are reminded of just how difficult the mining life can be and the dangers that lurk around every corner.