Tony Beets is a Dutch-born Canadian miner and reality television personality. Beets is best known for starring on the Discovery Channel series "Gold Rush" (2011–present). 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." Beets' penchant for profanity has led to his dialogue often being bleeped out on the show and earned him the nickname "Tony Peep" in his hometown.
Tony worked for his family for many years and made money by milking cows, but he then relocated to Canada in search of better career opportunities. After working in the construction business for three years, he began mining in Dawson City, which is located in the Yukon Territory, in 1984. Today he runs the Tamarack Mine and is known for hiring local teenagers. Though many can't handle the job, those that are able to hack it become integral members of the team and the Beets family.
Tony began appearing on "Gold Rush" during the show's second season when he was advising cast member Todd Hoffman about drilling test holes. Beets has also appeared on "Gold Rush: The Dirt" (2013–2020) as well as the 2013 documentary miniseries "Gold Fever."
Tony believes that old time dredging is the future of gold mining in the Klondike. In season 5, with his historic first dredge at Eureka Creek successfully up and running, he started bringing in big gold. Tony then doubled down and bought a second dredge for a million dollars, but failed to tear it down and transport it back to his claims.
