Category: Todd Hoffman

GOLD RUSH Rick Ness replaces Todd Hoffman as mine boss for Season 9

Last month it was revealed that Gold Rush OG Todd Hoffman and his mining crew would not be returning for Gold Rush Season 9 and that Discovery was planning on replacing Todd with another mine boss. After much speculation over who that might be, the network revealed this week that it will be someone fans are very familiar with -- Parker Schnabel's ex crew foreman Rick Ness!

VIDEO Todd Hoffman announces he is leaving Gold Rush along with his dad Jack and son Hunter

It’s the end of an era for one of the most popular reality shows in cable television history. The Discovery Channel teased last night’s episode of Gold Rush: Live by saying it would feature an announcement that would change Gold Rush forever — and they weren’t kidding. Original star Todd Hoffman announced that he and his family are leaving the show. Keep reading to watch Todd’s announcement and find out what is next for the Hoffmans.

VIDEO Man fires a gun at Todd Hoffman crew in tense Gold Rush preview clip

We reported over the summer that Gold Rush miner Todd Hoffman's crew members were the targets of gunfire by a local resident upset over mining operations in the area, but at the time it was unclear if cameras were rolling or if the incident would be featured this season. Although it doesn't appear as though the cameras were rolling when the shots were fired, they captured the moments shortly afterward -- all of which will be included in tonight's episode! Keep reading to watch the dramatic preview clip.

GOLD RUSH Todd Hoffman’s Colorado mine fined $35k+ for unapproved mining operations

As we reported at the end of December, Gold Rush star Todd Hoffman and his company, 316 Mining, LLC., were facing some pretty hefty fines after they allegedly cleared land beyond the boundaries of their "Fairplay Placer Mine" claim in Colorado. The Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety has since issued its findings in the matter, and things do not look good for the mine owner!

GOLD RUSH Todd Hoffman’s Colorado gold mine facing thousands in fines

As we reported waaaay back in October, Gold Rush star Todd Hoffman and his crew of gold miners didn't have much luck finding gold in their home state of Oregon, so they packed up their mining equipment (yet again) and headed a few states over to Colorado. Although we don't know if their luck changed as far as finding gold, the Hoffman Crew does appear to be having some more bad luck as far as the Colorado Division of Reclamation Mining and Safety is concerned!

GOLD RUSH SPOILER Todd Hoffman leaves Oregon mine for Colorado?

On the first two episodes of Gold Rush Season 7, Todd Hoffman and his crew had some worse than disappointing results from their first two clean outs at their Oregon gold mine, and their whole mining season looks be in jeopardy. So how will the Hoffman Crew avoid having another Guyana-esque catastrophe? According to online records, they may have packed up their equipment and moved to Colorado!