Laos' Rivers are Overflowing with Gold: Top Secret Locations
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 มี.ค. 2024
- Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of gold panning in Laos and Philippines, right in the heart of the lush landscapes near Luang Prabang. We start our journey in a small town on the banks of the Nam Xuong river, joining hands with Noi and her village team, who show us the ropes of mining gold using age-old, yet simple techniques. Witness the surprising abundance of gold in the river's sediment and the artful skill required in panning, a method that has sustained this community for generations. We explore different methods of extraction, including a unique, homemade sluice that could revolutionize the way these villagers mine. Amidst the excitement of finding gold, we also ponder on the environmental and social impacts of such activities, especially with the looming threat of larger mining operations. Discover the blend of tradition, skill, and the relentless pursuit of gold in this captivating episode.
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Well they're not top secret now, great job
The trouble with showing something like this, is eventually greedy big companies will move in and take it away from the people
I don't think the amount of gold they were finding is very lucrative to large companies. At least, I wasn't impressed with it compared to what I find in the US. But, it could be there are better gold deposits hiding close by, perhaps deeper on bedrock, that more experienced miners could find.
The less you say the better when you say that over the internet people get the idea
Yes I agree ur not helping these people! Ur just letting more people know about it. I prospect and ur making me want to go FFS!
@@G53X0Y0Z0tbh the gold you get in rivers mostly get collected into those rocks that have nooks and cranies full of gold in it and its in huge amounts for sure companies could get into that maybe those that work in jewelry maybe gold nuggets suit them alot
Do not worry.. they will form a company.. 😂
This video was gold! Literally and figuratively. I was fascinated by the different methods and techniques of gold mining in different countries. You did a great job of showing the contrast between the easy and abundant gold panning in Laos, and the dangerous and difficult compressor mining in the Philippines.
You are a very brave and adventurous explorer, and I admire your curiosity and passion. Thank you for this eye-opening and educational video. Keep on hunting for more treasures!
Holy shit 100K subs already? First watched you 8 months ago! Definitely well deserved.
Thanks, appreciate it.
your videos are much more interesting to watch that those of your buddy Sonny Side (and without the corny jokes). your channel will blow up to be as big or even bigger than his in a very near future.
Here from BEFRS
keep making videos Andrew! Best Ever Gold Review Show!
Andrew bro!! it's amazing how much your channel has grown! :D congrats!!
- ROAD TO 1 MILLION SUBS! KEEP GOING *MY FRIEND* !! You deserve it. Absolutely love your content. ❤ #roadto1mill
Those gold divers in paracali are special forces ,no fear .I know the struggle for survival is beyond belief .thanks Mr Andrew F. for this video it's wonderful.❤️
Pretty cool i still want Irish ☘️ gold
Feels like a dream feels like magic!!
thank you
Amazing
wow how to find the gold, thank for this beautiful video
I would love to buy one of those wooden Beta pans ! Great video
amazing!
High level 😊
nice
Tough life for these people it would appear but some luck would make their day/week/month no doubt so it must be worth chasing when nothing else earns as much or isn't as available. Great narration by the way. Very enjoyable.
They need petter pans with ridges that catch the heavy gold. but i love the video, im hooked!
It's interesting for me that how to get gold in different country and different ways. Thx
Congrats..
As soon as you see that incandescent flash of unmistakable yellow in the shade of the pan, you tend not yo want to ho back..
Are you the same guy who was eating food with Sonny (best ever food review show)?
You should introduce them to Western style classification mesh pans and ribbed gold pans, they have magnetic black sands so magnetic separation would be ideal tools as well.
Nice 👍🏾. Have to move there 😂
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I know of a place similar & you can see a few gold flakes every handful
We are in the wrong business mate!
@@Andrew_Fraser Teehee , i don't think so. You have your own little Gold mine developing. Ahh one day!!
In Quảng Nam Province used to have illegal gold mining too… in Đông Giang.
great vid. do one on cambodia ,thailand and vietnam on this subject.
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Gold is at all time high right now
Hey Andy, How do they divide the money. Is it a communal fund.? Does the diver get more because of the risk.? Once again I'm humbled by the effort people go through just to survive. Seeya next time ✝️
They split the gold and cash evenly-no extra cut for the diver. Sounds nuts, right? The lady I interviewed in Laos is the boss. Schedules, sells the gold, and handles the cash. It is a tough gig in the Philippines mines, but in Laos, it feels almost like an escape compared to the usual grind and what others do to get by there.
@@Andrew_Fraser Always impressed by the communal cooperation. I hope if they put in a Gold mine that it doesn't destroy the beautiful country side.
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The ounce is about us$2400 . I shoult a hut in Laos and spent some time searching for gold.
Nice job advertising this to the world for views (money)
Great job.
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It's time to move back home
Bigeat gold pan i have ever seen
Wait... Did you say...
wooden pans?
Hell i gunna have to see how they make these things now.
I have lived in Lao for the last 17 yers. The village I live in does not pan for gold as there is a dam about 30 KM up strem that is collecting all the sediment. It is important to know that you cant just move to another villlage in Lao you have to have permision from the other villagers to move there. I am retired and have lived in many places around the world I think Lao is a great cheap place to live even if you cant find any gold. One last point is that gold paning suits the way they think, doing repetative things for long periods of time is something that is easy for them, like planting and harvesting rice or cassava
Hi Chris,
Is the mining in Lao legal ?
I’m surprised nobody is using a gold dredge in the rivers there.
I’m assuming you’re Perko that Todd from “Now in Lao” always refers to when pointing out nice timber.
it’s surprising that the Chinese haven’t set up illegal mining operations over there as they have done in Africa. they will poison that idyllic river with the mercury that they use in their extraction method.
@@ckwicko Not sure about legality, but it all depends who you pay off as to wether it is doable or not. As to who I am , yes guilty as charged.
Laos people looks like local people in Southern Philippines.
If they had proper cold pans they would probably do better.
That’s no surprised at all cuz of lot of golds .
All of the girls are sitting on a gold mine!
Let get some machines there , and take their land
China is well and truly onto it my man. That land is as good as gone.
@@Andrew_Fraser may God help them..
The word is “un-tolled” not “untold”.
Hmmmmm
- 9:07 I'd feel eventually will be worse for the villagers because *they are essentially loosing* money, correct? 💰
I don't think any of these folks are getting rich from the gold they are finding.
I can hardly see it.
Ok tedi
BHP r coming
I love ur videos
Thanks for your efforts mate
Liquid mercury.. wth
The title said top secret location but you showed with map and road 😂
Oh snap.
Looks like Laos need some Democracy! 🇺🇸 🦅
They tried that already. The secret war didn’t go so well.
American gold minders gonna be coming in by the droves now.
Nah. It’s all Chinese mining in Laos.
Thanks. Im going there with my bulldozers and mining equipments
Clay is not the best place to find gold
Nope.
Everyone is gonna have gophy right now.That you shown this video and you've ruined it for the families around there
Wow interesting show but you've just ruined these poor people's future!
And now they will be moved out.
Ur not helping these people
Andrew is one of those rare TH-camrs who just spits out gold always (pun intended) 🫶🏾
Foul
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The title said top secret location but you showed with map and road 😂