What is Tony Beets' Net Worth?
Tony Beets is a Dutch-born Canadian miner and reality television personality with a net worth of $15 million. He gained fame on the Discovery Channel series "Gold Rush" (2011–present), which ranks as one of the channel's top series due to its dramatic portrayal of the mining world and its colorful personalities.
The official Gold Rush website describes Tony as a "maverick mining legend" and "a larger-than-life Dutchman who runs one of the biggest operations in the Klondike." Known for his frequent use of profanity, he often earns the humorous nickname "Tony Peep" in his community.
Career
Born on December 15, 1959, in Wijdenes, Netherlands, Tony Beets initially made a living by milking cows. Seeking better opportunities, he moved to Canada and worked in construction for three years before venturing into mining in Dawson City, Yukon Territory, in 1984. Today, Tony runs the Tamarack Mine and is known for hiring local teenagers. While the job is demanding, those who persevere often become vital team members, joining the extended Beets family.
Tony made his television debut in the second season of Gold Rush when he advised cast member Todd Hoffman on drilling test holes. Tony's TV appearances extended to Gold Rush: South America (2013), Gold Rush: Pay Dirt (2017), Gold Rush: White Water (2018), Gold Rush: The Dirt (2013–2020), and the 2013 documentary miniseries Gold Fever. By now, he has appeared in over 160 episodes of Gold Rush. In season five, he notably purchased a dredge in Clear Creek, the Viking Dredge, for $1 million.
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Personal Life
Tony met his future wife, Minnie, during their childhood years as neighbors in Burgwerd, Friesland. They began their relationship in 1978 and moved to Canada together after 18 months. The couple married when Tony was 24 and Minnie was 23. They have four children: Kevin, Monica, Mike, and Bianca. Unfortunately, their daughter Jasmine passed away in 1992 at just 2.5 months old.
All the Beets children actively participate in the family business, and Minnie oversees the company's paperwork and accounting. The family owns a winter home in Arizona, and Tony has a Mercedes convertible appraised at around $145,000. Controversy hit when a 2015 Gold Rush episode showed one of Tony's employees setting a dredge pond ablaze with gasoline. Tony faced charges under the Yukon Waters Act for this "Viking baptism," and the employee was fined $1,725.
