Gold Rush’s cast is crazy rich, so let’s rank the miners by their stacked net worths
One started out with $300 in his bank
Ready to unearth the real treasure behind Gold Rush? Season 16 is officially alive and mining more than just gold, it’s mining big bank accounts.
While the drama, the massive machines and the wild claim-scouting are front and centre, the real gold might just be the cash the cast members are sitting on.
Let’s take a fun ride through the show’s biggest earners, ranked from the lowest net worth to the highest.
Spoiler alert: yes, they’re rich, and yes, they’ve gone heavy on the heavy equipment.
Dave Turin – $2-$3 million
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Next up: Dave Turin, better known as “Dozer Dave.”
His reported net worth is about $2 – 3 million.
Dave’s mining background and TV spin-offs (after his main Gold Rush run) kept him in the game, even if his fortune isn’t rocketing like some of his younger colleagues.
Rick Ness – around $3 million
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Rick began his journey with the crew of Parker Schnabel and branched out on his own, earning respect for his grit and drive.
His net worth reportedly sits at around $3 million.
While that might seem modest compared to his mining colleagues, consider that he’s not just on TV, he’s out in the elements, climbing drills, catching gold, taking risks.
His is the kind of success built on sweat and persistence.
Todd Hoffman – around $7 million
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Starting off with someone who may not be as active on the show these days, but still made a notable impact, Todd Hoffman.
His estimated net worth is around $7 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
Todd built his mining brand after leaving aviation and diving into gold prospector mode. Though his claim-ventures and TV role had ups and downs, that seven-figure mark stands out.
Parker Schnabel – $8 million
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Next up, the miner who started early and came in swinging.
Parker’s been with the show since his teens and built an empire of mining gear, claims and a TV presence.
His estimated net worth is about $8 million, per Distractify.
Not quite the largest in the cast, but big enough to buy serious mining claims and still have daylight left.
He’s the young gun of the pack, with serious ambition and enough resources to match.
Tony Beets – $15 million
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Last but certainly not least, the veteran.
Tony has been around the block, owns and operates major claims, and has star power on the show that matches his mining muscle.
His net worth is reported at roughly $15 million. That puts him at the top of our list. He’s the King of the Klondike for a reason!
With decades in the business, a big operation of his own and that unmistakable personality, it’s no surprise he’s the wealthiest of this group.
Tony said during season 16 that he needed to make enough money to support three generations. He added how he used to work 14-hour days when he and his wife, Minnie, left the Netherlands and started gold mining.
That was 40 years ago. He said: “I had $300 bucks,” and wanted to build a future for his kids, Kevin and Monica.
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