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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 6 Episode 1 of 20

Quick Summary

The Dust Devils endure a nightmare trek across harsh terrain to reach their remote mining lease, confronting numerous obstacles. At the same time, the Ferals are tasked with achieving an enormous gold target, putting pressure on the team. Meanwhile, the Poseidon Crew manage to locate a valuable nugget.

About This Program

The broadcast is a programme presented as a single episode, centred on the world of remote mining operations. It follows several distinct groups as they each confront the challenges of working in isolated, resource‑rich locations. The format is straightforward, delivering a snapshot of life on the frontier without extending beyond the events described. In this installment the Dust Devils are forced to endure a harrowing trek to reach their far‑flung mining lease. Their journey is portrayed as a nightmarish ordeal, highlighting the difficulties of accessing a site that lies well outside the reach of conventional transport routes. Meanwhile, the Ferals receive an ambitious gold quota, a target that dwarfs their usual expectations and puts considerable pressure on the team to deliver. At the same time, members of the Poseidon Crew make a discovery of their own, unearthing a single gold nugget during their own operations. These three storylines run in parallel, each illustrating a different facet of the mining experience. The Dust Devils’ struggle underscores the logistical obstacles of remote extraction, the Ferals’ assignment showcases the relentless drive for higher yields, and the Poseidon Crew’s find offers a glimpse of the occasional reward that can emerge from the harsh environment. Together they paint a concise picture of the episode’s focus on the trials and occasional triumphs that define life on a distant mining lease.

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Aussie Gold Hunters broadcasts on DMAX at 11:00pm, Monday, 9 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Runtime60 mins