Gold Rush Starts in the Bering Sea

Chapter 79: Stripping of the Overburden Layer

Eric and Corinna's arrival made the mine much more lively.

Especially the two brothers, Kevin and Cage, who are at the age of burgeoning hormones, not to mention Corinna's beautiful face and graceful figure, the two of them always find a way to get close to Corinna.

The two were teased by many people for this, but they still enjoyed it.

Eric and Corinna also diligently learned land-based gold panning at the mine, and although she is still in debt, she is not satisfied with that.

Corinna believes that one day in the future, she will have her own gold mining team and her own mine, just like Jason!

Jason, on the other hand, has been frequently traveling between the city and the mine these past few days. Although the law firm has handled most of the procedures, some key procedures still require Jason's signature for confirmation.

After several busy days, Jason finally got most of the procedures done.

Although there were still some minor issues to deal with, Jason no longer needed to frequently travel back and forth between the mine and the city.

In addition, Jason also recruited Liz, an accountant with many years of experience, through a local recruitment agency.

Besides tracking the daily expenses of the mine, my usual job is to liaise with law firms.

Once everything is on track and the company is corporatized, all procedures must be formalized to avoid future tax filing problems.

At the same time, Jason also investigated the local machinery market, and after a serious discussion with Swail, Jason gave up the idea of ​​buying new equipment.

First, the mining machinery is sufficient, although they are all second-hand, their reliability is acceptable.

Secondly, there is the issue of manpower. Even if new machinery is purchased, there are not enough people to operate it. Adding manpower would be a significant burden for the mining farm.

In short, Jason has finally managed to get most of the things he had on hand sorted out during this period.

I finally have some free time now.

Lying on a deck chair, wearing sunglasses, basking in the sun, with drinks and fruit on the table next to me.

Enjoying a leisurely time.

On the nearby recliner sat Ellie, looking utterly bored.

Ellie tilted her head, sighed as if she were an adult, and said, "Jason, aren't you bored?"

His eyes flickered slightly behind his sunglasses. He glanced at Ellie, reached for the drink on the table, took a sip, and then stretched on the recliner.

There was no response.

"Hmph~"

Seeing Jason's expression, Ellie's face puffed up instantly. She snorted and rolled over on the recliner, turning her back to Jason.

She made up her mind: she would never forgive that stinky Jason without something good to eat!

Jason yawned, quietly enjoying the warm sunshine that made him feel sleepy.

Of course, Jason took all the necessary sun protection measures; he didn't want to suddenly get skin cancer.

Jason, I really envy you.

Corinna took a stool and sat down next to Jason, looking at his relaxed expression and sighing.

He toiled away for years in the Bering Sea, but not only did he not make any money, he also accumulated a mountain of debt. Meanwhile, Jason, a complete novice, became a legend in the Bering Sea in less than a year of gold rush.

Now, they even have their own mine in Australia!

The more Corinna thought about it, the more upset she became.

Jason didn't reply to Corinna's remarks; after all, hearing the same thing too often can make you numb to it.

"Sister Corinna, take me out to play! This mine is so boring!" Ellie sat up from the recliner, her face full of anticipation.

Corinna smiled and nodded. "Sure, but you should tell your mom first."

Ellie, who had been looking forward to it, wilted instantly like a frostbitten eggplant, pouting and saying, "Never mind then, my mom definitely won't agree."

"Sigh~"

Jason, who just wanted to have some peace and quiet, listened to their conversation and sighed helplessly. He just wanted to enjoy his leisure time, but why was it so difficult?

"Ellie, you go out and play with Corinna. I'll talk to Mom in a bit, but you have to take Dolino with you."

"Really?!" Ellie jumped up from the recliner instantly, her face full of surprise.

"Really, really," Jason waved his hand, shooing Ellie away.

"Come on, Corinna, let's go out and play!" Ellie couldn't wait and pulled Corinna along, skipping and jumping straight to the car.

Once the two had walked away, Jason felt much quieter.

The leaves rustled in the wind.

In the distance, the roar of machinery rose and fell.

Every now and then, birds chirped and twittered in the woods.

The warm sun shone on Jason, and drowsiness returned. He soon fell asleep on the recliner.

In the operating mine, Swell is overseeing the entire operation.

"Noan, Miguel, you two peel off the overburden first and observe the soil color."

"Albert, you need to speed things up."

"Nash, drive carefully, please be safe."

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There are a total of 21 people involved in gold mining at the mine, 10 during the day and 11 at night. Swell is currently leading the day shift.

Three people were responsible for stripping the topsoil, two for the excavator, two for transporting the soil, and the other two were in the stockpile area. As for Swell, he was in charge of the overall situation.

The ore washing equipment is not currently running. After discussion among Jason, Swail, and Andy, they decided to abandon the initial working mode.

After discussion, the three decided to extend the current excavation direction and cover an area of ​​three acres. Within this area, they would prioritize stripping the topsoil before focusing on mining.

During this time, on the one hand, everyone can strengthen their teamwork skills, and on the other hand, new team members can become familiar with the equipment.

The days passed by as they stripped away the topsoil. Even with the two-shift work, it took everyone two weeks to strip the topsoil from three acres.

On the one hand, some rocks caused problems during the excavation process, and on the other hand, the equipment experienced many minor malfunctions due to continuous 24-hour use.

Fortunately, everything went relatively smoothly.

"Boss, everything is ready," Brent said with a smile, standing next to Jason.

Jason pulled the book off his face, glanced at the setting sun, and said, "Let's stop for now, we'll have dinner tonight."

Let's discuss this sometime.

"Okay, I'll go inform them then," Brent scratched the back of his head and turned to make the notification.

In the evening, after dinner.

Jason stood up, clapped his hands to silence the murmurs, and said, "Everyone, thank you for your hard work these past few days."

"The topsoil has now been completely removed; now we'll see the harvest."

"Yes, it's finally about to begin!"

"I heard that quite a lot of gold was found last time, but I wonder how much gold was found this time."

"There will definitely be a lot. Last time there were only a few people, but this time we can work day and night. We're sure to find even more gold this time."

"As long as I can find gold and the boss can pay my wages normally, I have no problem with it."

Jason's two sentences sparked a flurry of discussion among the crowd, their excitement palpable.

In this industry, gold is always their pursuit, especially for new gold prospectors who are extremely excited.

Seeing the crowd begin to whisper among themselves, Jason couldn't help but clap his hands again, "Everyone, please keep your voices down."

"I know everyone is excited, and of course, I am too."

After saying that, Jason couldn't help but laugh, which made everyone laugh as well.

Once things quieted down, Jason's face turned serious, and he addressed the crowd: "Everyone, I plan to proceed with the following..."

The 24-hour washing process is about to begin. Are you all ready?

"Jason, don't worry, our team is working together very well!" Brent patted his chest and assured him.

Ada also stood up: "Don't worry, we're fine here too."

Jason scanned the crowd, and everyone nodded in agreement.

Seeing that no one had any objections, Jason nodded. "Alright, let's officially begin tomorrow. Everyone get a good rest tonight!"

"Jason, we can start tonight," Brent said somewhat anxiously.

"Safety First"

Jason interrupted Brent's request to start the washing work that evening. Although there's always a first time, he still hoped...

Within controllable limits, safety is always his top priority.

"Okay," Brent sighed.

He understood the importance of Jason's safety being the top priority, but they had been working together seamlessly for half a month without any problems, and he believed Jason...

Some people are making a mountain out of a molehill.

But he wasn't the boss after all.

Seeing the puzzled looks on everyone's faces, Jason couldn't help but emphasize, "Everyone, safety, safety must always come first."

"You're all here to make money, and I don't want anyone to be unable to go home because of a mistake."

"Therefore, safety issues must be taken seriously!"

Several older gold prospectors nodded in agreement, while the younger ones seemed somewhat dismissive.

In their eyes, the gold was within reach, practically within their grasp, and the lights surrounding the mine illuminated the entire site.

Just like during the day, there weren't many unexpected events.

Ada, Albert, and Lillian, on the other hand, agreed with Jason's ideas.

After all, it's their own mine; if a safety issue arises, it won't be a small matter, and the compensation will be a huge sum.

It's better to have things under control from the beginning, so you don't regret it later when problems arise.

"Everyone, get some rest. We'll officially begin tomorrow!"

Corinna and Eric sat quietly in a corner of the restaurant.

The two had mixed feelings, especially Eric, who was filled with a myriad of emotions.