2d, A???e?t, Increase millions invested by chap chasing gold.
10a, 2words, 5-4, L???t ?e?r, Long distance to go? Not a time for heavy activity?.
16d, 2words, 4-5, Lif? F?e??, Retired hurt, perhaps, in unlikely situation.
29a, ???s?r, Scientist is probing connection after set back.