Alaska Gold Rush

Chen Ruobai was still relatively happy. The reason was naturally because he had made some discoveries. If you can see some golden light in the current river channel, it means that there is still gold in this river.

This greatly increased his confidence. Even if the golden light he saw now was not of mining value, it was still a good signal that allowed him to continue exploring along this river. This was the most important thing. .

Morgan took a small rake and started to move, removing some sand and gravel on the surface of the river bed.

Chen Ruobai also works in this way now. He first digs out some sand and gravel on the surface so that he can see more information.

After peeling off some of the river sand on the surface, Chen Ruobai was obviously a little disappointed. Originally there was still a little bit of golden light here, and I originally hoped to see more golden light after digging out the surface river sand.

But reality slapped him hard in the face. Not to mention seeing more golden light, even the previous golden light was washed downstream with the current due to Chen Ruobai and Morgan's operations.

There is no doubt that this is a disappointing thing, but Chen Ruobai is obviously not particularly surprised.

This is not the first time this kind of thing has happened in his prospecting career. It can even be said that this kind of thing happens in the vast majority of cases.

Since this is such a situation, it's okay to accept it calmly. Just sort out your emotions, pack your belongings, and continue to swim upstream. Go to other places to have a look, and you might find something.

Morgan was stunned for a moment when he heard Chen Ruobai's signal to call it a day and end the exploration work at this point. Based on his previous experience, he originally thought that he needed to continue digging out the river sand to expose more parts of the river bed.

However, despite some confusion in his heart, Morgan didn't say much. He and Henderson have always been relatively strong in execution. Even if sometimes I feel confused or even have some objections, I will still implement some of Chen Ruobai's requirements.

After everything was packed up, the two set off again. At this time, Morgan could also raise some of his doubts.

"Robert, we've just dug out more of the river bed, and I think we should be able to continue digging there."

After all, he had gone prospecting with Chen Ruobai several times, and Morgan also knew some of Chen Ruobai's prospecting habits. We definitely need to see more river beds and more river sand, and then drill holes to take samples. This is a routine process.

It doesn't matter whether other gold diggers do this. Morgan knows that this is Chen Ruobai's prospecting habit. Even if he is still confused about the distance and the process, in terms of pure results, Chen Ruobai's method of operation is the most trustworthy.

Chen Ruobai joked, "Although I know that someone is trying to poach people, I have never been worried before. But now I am worried, because you have begun to master my tips for prospecting."

Morgan, who was driving, glanced at Chen Ruobai and said bluntly, "Although I have followed you in prospecting, I have not actually found a gold mine. So I have reason to suspect that you must have deliberately concealed the discovery of gold. Mine news.”

There seems to be some truth in saying this, and it doesn't seem to be a complete exaggeration. It is basically close to the truth.

In Morgan's view, although he had several prospecting experiences with Chen Ruobai, there was only one gold mine that he could actually find. Moreover, just such a gold mine is the same source as the rich ore currently being mined. Everyone thinks that it was just a mine in the first place.

Thinking carefully about Chen Ruobai's previous prospecting results, it seems that it is abnormal that he has not been able to find any gold mines for so long. This is not his 'normal level'.

Morgan also joked, "One day I may choose to work alone, but it's definitely not now. I haven't learned the real prospecting skills yet. If I leave the team now, I will definitely be completely eliminated soon."

Speaking of which, Morgan can be considered a gold digger with some experience. Chen Ruobai's team is not the first team he has joined in Alaska. It is precisely because of this that he can truly feel the potential of Robert Mining Company.

I also admire Chen Ruobai's ability from the bottom of my heart. Other gold diggers can't do this.

According to Morgan's understanding, other gold prospectors will also conduct tentative excavations and wash the ore at some selected mining sites, and then decide whether to carry out subsequent in-depth mining work.

However, Chen Ruobai dispensed with exploratory mineral washing. He basically confirmed the gold mine and directly transferred personnel and equipment to excavate it.

This seems to be very risky. Once you cannot wash out enough gold, you will inevitably suffer heavy losses and the cost will definitely be high.

It's just that Chen Ruobai's seemingly bold and radical strategies have achieved such good results that it makes people wonder whether his method is the best answer. The seemingly safe practices of others may be unnecessary.

Of course, Morgan knew that Chen Ruobai's approach was not suitable for other people. If he really learned such practices, he would definitely lose all his money. This is the most real situation.

Chen Ruobai didn't say much to Morgan. Some things didn't need to be explained clearly, and some things couldn't be explained clearly. If others have some doubts or misunderstandings, that is naturally their business and has nothing to do with him.

Continuing to swim upstream, Chen Ruobai suddenly discovered something was wrong.

Pointing forward, Chen Ruobai asked, "Is there anyone mining there?"

Morgan was also stunned at this time, because what he saw was that the vegetation in front of him was obviously destroyed, and part of the mountain was dug up.

In places like Alaska, if similar situations occur, it can basically be determined that mining is taking place there.

Although some environmental protections in the United States are not bad, it does not mean that mining is completely prohibited, nor does it mean that mining and mining are not allowed, as long as it is reasonable and legal.

Especially in mining areas, this kind of situation is not uncommon. As long as it does not cause catastrophic environmental damage and pollution, naturally there is no need to care about such trivial matters.

Seeing Morgan nodding, Chen Ruobai said speechlessly, "I originally thought that the information I prepared was rich and accurate enough, but this prospecting has hit me one after another. I need to reflect on it. It's obvious that I was too full before."

If you really say that, there seems to be no problem, because this prospecting seems to have really proved that people should not be proud and complacent, otherwise they will be severely educated soon. I was confident that the information I prepared was very detailed. I had clearly marked some current gold mines and some previous mine sites. I had a detailed gold mine distribution map in my hand. It seemed that this could avoid myself. It's like taking a detour.

The ideal is naturally beautiful, but the reality seems to be nothing like that at all. The successive blows have given Chen Ruobai the most ruthless series of education.

Previously, I went prospecting with Henderson to Dongshan, an area where almost all gold prospectors thought it was impossible to find gold mines. It almost became a joke, and indeed I was teased a little.

But now, I thought that after regrouping, the information in hand would be more accurate, and there would definitely be no omissions or the same mistakes.

The result was that he ran into someone else's mine, and he went to someone else's territory to prospect. If you really find a gold mine, you can only stare blankly and just make wedding dresses for others!
  Morgan thought for a while and said, "It's very possible that your news is delayed. Someone has bought the mining rights here."

Obviously this is the case. The information in Chen Ruobai's hand is obviously not updated in real time, so it is natural that sometimes such a situation may occur.

This area is a mining area and can be surveyed and mined. This is why Chen Ruobai came to explore. In some places where mining is prohibited, even if he knew there was a high probability of finding a gold mine, Chen Ruobai would not bother too much because he knew it would be useless even if he found a gold mine.

Moreover, the areas Chen Ruobai chose for prospecting were basically public lands, and the mining rights could be bought with money. After all, if he went to someone else's mine to prospect and couldn't mine it even if he found it, it would really be a waste of time. He obviously wouldn't do this kind of loss-making business.

The current situation is that the area where Chen Ruobai wants to explore may have been bought by other gold diggers. The mining rights here belong to others for the time being.

This is a truly dumbfounding scene. I was confident that I was well prepared, but it was still difficult to change the situation that caused some own mistakes. This was obviously something that was unexpected.

But Chen Ruobai also knew very well that this scene did not necessarily mean that he had made some low-level mistake. It is simply a matter of updating information. Even gold diggers cannot always pay attention to the sale of mining rights, etc., and cannot pay attention to the issue of mine property rights.

Depressed must be depressed, because it means that Chen Ruobai can only go in a circle and can only avoid this area. This area obviously has no prospecting value.

Since it is someone else's territory, naturally don't waste time here, but now you also need to find out clearly and know the extent of the mining rights purchased by this colleague.

Chen Ruobai and Morgan, who were a little depressed, drove straight to the mine, and what they saw was a very familiar look.

Several excavators are working, ore is piled aside, and the tall ore washing machine is currently shut down, but judging from the waste pile not far away, it seems that this mine has also experienced ore washing.

A slovenly bearded man walked over and didn't understand why this Hummer broke into this place. "Guys, you're going the wrong way."

Chen Ruobai took the initiative and said, "Man, I am Robert Chen, and I am also a gold digger."

The bearded man was stunned for a moment, and then smiled slightly, "I should have guessed it was you. It is rare for Asians to become gold diggers, and there is also this car. I have heard many colleagues mention it."

In this way, Chen Ruobai is still somewhat well-known. Some colleagues have obviously heard of him and are even talking about his cars and so on.

The bearded man continued to introduce himself and said, "Sean Simmons, we work here now."

Chen Ruobai pointed to the river at the foot of the mountain and said, "We just came from there and noticed that you are mining here. In order to avoid some misunderstandings, we need to come and ask."

Simmons naturally understood what Chen Ruobai meant and said enthusiastically, "You can go to the office and take a rest first. I will contact Julian. He is my brother and my partner."

This seems understandable. This is a mine owned by brothers. The two Simmons brothers are now responsible for the mining work in this area.

Chen Ruobai pointed to the location of the mining area and asked, "Can I have a look there?"

Simmons didn't stop him because there was no need, "Of course, I've wanted to get to know you for a long time, but we never had your contact information, and you don't often appear in the bars here."

Chen Ruobai joked, "My mine is now deep in the mountains, and it is difficult for us to go to a small town for a drink. Although we didn't know each other before, we already know each other now."

If Chen Ruobai believed all these words, it would only mean that Simmons was too naive. Those who can pan for gold in Alaska for a period of time are obviously not simple people.

"I've heard of that place, Elk Creek." Simmons said enviously, "Many people know that place and have heard that you found a big mine there. In fact, many people have been there before, but they No gold was found.”

Chen Ruobai is used to this kind of envy. The main reason is that he is envied a lot, and naturally he has some immunity, so he doesn't think it is worthy of pride or joy, and he can face this kind of situation with a normal heart.

This is what Chen Ruobai is thinking. If such a small compliment makes him swollen, it would be too shameless.

This time the prospecting failed to find any more gold clues, but instead I met a colleague, and the matter became interesting.

But there seems to be no need to be particularly surprised about this. Everyone is making a living in this circle, and they are all in the Fairbanks area. So if they really met, it would be very normal. After all, the circle of gold diggers is still relatively small.

Simmons said as he led the way, "We have been in this industry for ten years, and our team now has ten people."

Chen Ruobai said sincerely, "We will definitely have a lot of common topics, and we both manage a big team!"

Simmons agrees that there is no shortage of small teams of only two or three people in Alaska. A team of ten people is really not that small at this scale, and it can also mine some big mines! (End of chapter)