f you’re a fan of rugged terrain, high-stakes drama, and the thrill of striking gold, then Discovery Channel’s gold mining shows are for you. These reality series offer an inside look at real-life miners battling nature, machinery, and each other in pursuit of one of the world’s most valuable metals.
Let’s explore the top gold mining shows currently or recently featured on Discovery .
1. Gold Rush
Star: Parker Schnabel
Premise: Follows young miner Parker Schnabel and his team as they dig for gold in Alaska under extreme conditions.
Status: Still airing new seasons on Discovery.
Why it’s popular: Combines adventure, business strategy, and personal drama with real financial stakes.
2. Bering Sea Gold
Stars: Shawn Pomrenke, Keith Harper
Premise: Miners race against time and brutal weather to extract gold from frozen ground near Nome, Alaska.
Status: Ran for multiple seasons; occasionally rerun on Discovery and Discovery+.
3. Gold Rush: Dave Turin’s Lost Mine
Star: Dave Turin
Premise: Former Gold Rush star Dave Turin travels across North America hunting for lost gold mines using historical clues and modern tech.
Status: Seasonal specials air on Discovery and is available on Discovery+.
4. Gold Rush: The Hautman Brothers
Stars: Alex, Danny, and Taylor Hautman
Premise: Follows three brothers trying to make their mark in the gold mining world with limited experience but plenty of determination.
Status: A short-run spin-off aired as part of the Gold Rush universe.
5. Other Gold-Themed Specials and EpisodesDiscovery frequently airs:
- One-off documentaries about historic gold rushes
- Behind-the-scenes specials on mining technology
- Mini-series focusing on specific mining challenges or global gold hunts
These often appear during seasonal programming blocks or on Discovery+ .
FAQs
Q: Is Gold Rush still on Discovery?
A: Yes, Gold Rush continues to air new episodes on Discovery and is also available on Discovery+.
Q: Where can I watch old seasons of Bering Sea Gold ?
A: Full seasons are available on Discovery+ , and some episodes may be found on Amazon Prime or through cable provider apps.
Q: Are these shows scripted or real?
A: While edited for drama and pacing, all the mining events, struggles, and successes are real—these are unscripted reality shows.
