While Tony stayed focused on multi-site operations, his son Kevin took a bold risk in Season 15—launching his own fully independent mining project at Scribner Creek. Funded with his personal savings and supported by his partner Faith Teng, Kevin was determined to prove he could be a mine boss in his own right.
The road wasn’t easy. Kevin’s crew faced:
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Equipment failures, including a shredded feeder belt
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Loss of key team members
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Harsh Yukon conditions and tight deadlines
Yet, through sheer grit, Kevin and Faith pushed forward. Their reward? 375.80 ounces of gold in just three weeks—valued at over $1 million. Including royalties, Kevin finished the season with 156.57 ounces, crushing his goal and earning respect as a true next-gen mining leader.
A Family That Mines Together
The Beets family proved that legacy mining is a team sport. Each member contributed:
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Mike Beets pulled in 228.07 oz from Paradise Hill
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Cousin Michael added 211.88 oz at Indian River
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Monica Beets produced 46.56 oz from the newly acquired Herald Wash Plant
Together, the family closed the season with a jaw-dropping total of 5,777.12 ounces of gold, worth over $18 million—Tony’s biggest haul in 40 years.
Looking Ahead to Season 16
As Yukon’s winter wraps the land in silence, the Beets are already laying plans for another high-stakes season. With Tony’s new SD600 plant in the arsenal, expectations for Gold Rush Season 16 are sky-high.
Will the SD600 deliver on its promise?
Can Tony top his record-breaking performance?
Will Kevin continue his rise as a solo mining boss?
One thing is clear: when Tony Beets rolls out new gear, gold is never far behind.
