We map the layout first, then secure the entrance with a quick barricade. Survey the tunnels for veins, mark the high‑yield spots. We hire a small crew, split into pairs for redundancy. Supply them with basic gear and a radio network. While they mine, we keep a steady cash flow: sell the ore in small batches to local traders, keep the rest for bulk sales. If the mine turns out to be a dud, we withdraw before the risk climbs. Simple, efficient, no drama.

Start at the shallowest point, keep your torch high, scan every seam for signs of collapse. Put a lightweight rope across the first gap, then clear a 15‑meter pass. While you move forward, send a scout out on the other side with a flare so you know if the air’s still safe. Keep the crew in pairs, each with a compass and a spare lantern. Once you hit the main vein, seal the entrance behind them with a block of timber. Their exit is a secondary tunnel that cuts straight to the ridge. If the air pressure drops or you hear rumble, you know it’s time to retreat. All that, and we’ll have a gold stash and a clean exit.