"Outback Opal Hunters" Unidentified Fluorescing Opal

1 00:00:01,680 --> 00:00:03,879 Alright, you ready, Luca, I'm gonna give it a go. 2 00:00:03,960 --> 00:00:05,199 Yeah, go on. 3 00:00:09,520 --> 00:00:11,119 BLEEP. 4 00:00:11,200 --> 00:00:13,279 I'm trying to reverse out. 5 00:00:14,120 --> 00:00:17,559 Me and Rory just went to reverse back the rig. 6 00:00:17,640 --> 00:00:19,679 We've got bogged. 7 00:00:19,760 --> 00:00:22,039 The dirt's just too loose and the tyres just spinning. 8 00:00:22,120 --> 00:00:23,439 Gonna have to get more sticks. 9 00:00:23,520 --> 00:00:25,039 See if I can get the tyres to grip. 10 00:00:25,120 --> 00:00:26,319 Do you want to try this big one? 11 00:00:26,400 --> 00:00:27,799 Thank you. 12 00:00:29,200 --> 00:00:31,039 So the tyres are pretty much bald. 13 00:00:31,120 --> 00:00:32,799 Just trying to create enough traction 14 00:00:32,880 --> 00:00:35,359 for it to, to grip and take off. 15 00:00:41,680 --> 00:00:44,799 Hopefully that's enough grip for the tyres to reverse back. 16 00:00:44,880 --> 00:00:48,159 Ah, if not, we might have to get Dad and Mark 17 00:00:48,240 --> 00:00:50,039 and I don't really want to disturb them 18 00:00:50,120 --> 00:00:52,639 in what they're doing, so really hoping this works. 19 00:01:00,920 --> 00:01:02,599 BLEEP. 20 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:10,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 21 00:01:17,480 --> 00:01:20,119 Ah, well, we'll have to call Dad and Mark, I'd say. 22 00:01:20,200 --> 00:01:21,719 Can you give you Dad a ring? Sure. 23 00:01:25,680 --> 00:01:27,679 Hey Dad. How you going? 24 00:01:27,760 --> 00:01:30,959 Little problems like this take up minutes then hours 25 00:01:31,040 --> 00:01:33,679 and then yeah, all of a sudden, your whole day's spent trying 26 00:01:33,760 --> 00:01:37,639 to get out of a bog so, ah yeah, a bit annoyed at this point. 27 00:01:38,800 --> 00:01:40,119 Could not believe that. 28 00:01:40,200 --> 00:01:41,759 Like, it wasn't even wet. 29 00:01:45,960 --> 00:01:48,079 Got Mark on his loader. 30 00:01:48,160 --> 00:01:50,599 Gonna chain it up to this old rig and he's gonna pull it out. 31 00:01:54,960 --> 00:01:57,159 Grawin, New South Wales. 32 00:01:57,240 --> 00:02:00,399 For over 30 years, opal miners in the region 33 00:02:00,480 --> 00:02:04,919 have relied on auger drills to fathom the rocky depths. 34 00:02:05,000 --> 00:02:10,839 Now the Cheals, Chris, son Rory, daughter Luca, 35 00:02:10,920 --> 00:02:12,959 and mine partner Mark Bressan 36 00:02:13,040 --> 00:02:16,239 are attempting to find a new opal level 37 00:02:16,320 --> 00:02:18,599 at their Turner's Rush Claim. 38 00:02:22,320 --> 00:02:24,399 Yeah, sorry for taking up your afternoon, mate. 39 00:02:24,480 --> 00:02:27,959 You're all good, mate. We're all here to help each other, buddy. 40 00:02:28,600 --> 00:02:31,919 They're prospect drilling virgin ground. 41 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,759 We'll put the first hole about here. 42 00:02:33,840 --> 00:02:36,719 To decide if they extend their open cut mine 43 00:02:36,800 --> 00:02:38,559 or abandon the claim. 44 00:02:38,640 --> 00:02:41,559 You know, if we don't drill anything up at all 45 00:02:41,640 --> 00:02:43,479 then there's not much point coming out here 46 00:02:43,560 --> 00:02:45,239 and digging it with the excavator. 47 00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:51,879 In Sydney, Chris's youngest son Oscar is in charge of sales. 48 00:02:51,960 --> 00:02:54,039 Right, you know the business is growing so quickly. 49 00:02:54,120 --> 00:02:55,919 You know, we've got that new collection. 50 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:59,999 And needs new opal to satisfy demanding clients. 51 00:03:00,080 --> 00:03:02,039 Oscar's given us this big task. 52 00:03:02,120 --> 00:03:04,599 Our big goal this year is, you know, 53 00:03:04,680 --> 00:03:06,199 to do a Cheal Opal summer collection. 54 00:03:06,280 --> 00:03:07,919 I know he believes in us but I can imagine 55 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:10,039 he's probably stressing out a little bit. 56 00:03:10,120 --> 00:03:12,639 And we want probably around a hundred 57 00:03:12,720 --> 00:03:15,439 like really high quality, beautiful stones 58 00:03:15,520 --> 00:03:18,039 to set into jewellery and give to our customers so... 59 00:03:18,120 --> 00:03:20,479 There's a lot of work that goes behind that. 60 00:03:23,280 --> 00:03:26,599 How we go with the drill over the next few days 61 00:03:26,680 --> 00:03:28,959 will sort of dictate the rest of our season really. 62 00:03:30,400 --> 00:03:34,199 Essentially, we've got two to three feet of gravel. 63 00:03:34,280 --> 00:03:37,479 And we're looking at everything underneath the two foot of gravel. 64 00:03:38,760 --> 00:03:40,599 So as the drill's going down, 65 00:03:40,680 --> 00:03:43,519 it sends the sample up through this rumbler. 66 00:03:43,600 --> 00:03:45,199 Comes through the rumbler. 67 00:03:45,280 --> 00:03:47,399 All the fines drop out on the ground 68 00:03:47,480 --> 00:03:49,359 and you're left with your sample at the back. 69 00:03:49,440 --> 00:03:51,399 If we find colour, all well and good, 70 00:03:51,480 --> 00:03:54,039 but if not, we're gonna have to find somewhere else to mine. 71 00:03:54,120 --> 00:03:57,279 So, fingers crossed we get onto some colour over the next couple days. 72 00:03:58,960 --> 00:04:01,919 The truck is the same age as me. 73 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:04,039 She's a 1970 model. 74 00:04:04,120 --> 00:04:07,839 But mechanically, she's a great old truck. 75 00:04:07,920 --> 00:04:08,999 Never lets me down. 76 00:04:09,080 --> 00:04:10,399 I've had it for 15 years now. 77 00:04:12,480 --> 00:04:15,639 We need some productive ground to keep up with our jewellery line 78 00:04:15,720 --> 00:04:17,279 and all the rest of it. 79 00:04:17,360 --> 00:04:18,999 And obviously, we need opal to cover costs 80 00:04:19,080 --> 00:04:21,199 and make a living out of it, so it's important 81 00:04:21,280 --> 00:04:23,679 that you know we can drill some colour up here 82 00:04:23,760 --> 00:04:25,679 and if we don't, then yeah, 83 00:04:25,760 --> 00:04:28,279 it's gonna be a pretty, pretty lean looking year. 84 00:04:30,720 --> 00:04:34,519 You could spend months digging somewhere and not find anything. 85 00:04:34,600 --> 00:04:36,839 But with this rig, pretty much a week on a claim, 86 00:04:36,920 --> 00:04:40,199 you'll know whether it's worth going underground there and digging. 87 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:45,279 We've got potch there straight away. 88 00:04:45,360 --> 00:04:46,919 That's a very good sign. 89 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:48,599 Potch is essentially colourless opal. 90 00:04:48,680 --> 00:04:51,479 So it's not worth as much as the coloured stuff. 91 00:04:51,560 --> 00:04:53,119 That's potch. 92 00:04:53,200 --> 00:04:55,639 So that's what we're looking for but now we want the colour. 93 00:04:56,920 --> 00:04:59,599 Geez, I tell you what, you drill colour up out here. 94 00:04:59,680 --> 00:05:01,279 It'll set our season up here. 95 00:05:01,360 --> 00:05:02,439 Here's another bit, look. 96 00:05:02,520 --> 00:05:03,719 We need colour. 97 00:05:03,800 --> 00:05:05,279 We're not gonna come out here 98 00:05:05,360 --> 00:05:07,039 and dig all this out if we don't drill colour. 99 00:05:09,160 --> 00:05:11,479 Pressure's on and we need to come up with some opal. 100 00:05:27,000 --> 00:05:29,799 Hey Joe. 101 00:05:29,880 --> 00:05:31,599 Hey, you're out and about. 102 00:05:31,680 --> 00:05:33,399 The sun's coming out and I'm sitting in the shade. 103 00:05:33,480 --> 00:05:34,759 What a BLEEP. 104 00:05:35,600 --> 00:05:37,519 Yous look guilty. 105 00:05:37,600 --> 00:05:40,039 We've been moving a hell a lot of dirt. 106 00:05:40,120 --> 00:05:41,719 But you're not finding opal. 107 00:05:41,800 --> 00:05:43,439 Jack BLEEP. 108 00:05:43,520 --> 00:05:45,759 So that's why you look guilty. 109 00:05:45,840 --> 00:05:47,639 Maybe. 110 00:05:48,160 --> 00:05:51,199 So what that's cost us that cut so far, 35, 40? 111 00:05:51,280 --> 00:05:53,119 A lot of money, yeah. 112 00:05:53,200 --> 00:05:54,719 And it should be producing more. 113 00:05:54,800 --> 00:05:56,519 What so you think we're missing it? 114 00:05:56,600 --> 00:05:57,999 Yeah, obviously. 115 00:05:58,080 --> 00:05:59,439 I don't think we are. 116 00:05:59,520 --> 00:06:02,119 So who, whose fault is it we got no money then? 117 00:06:04,480 --> 00:06:06,159 I guess me. 118 00:06:06,240 --> 00:06:08,959 You. This is how it's gonna work. 119 00:06:09,040 --> 00:06:10,559 You've got to keep digging. 120 00:06:10,640 --> 00:06:11,919 And you need to work at night. 121 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,439 You need to get some money in. 122 00:06:13,520 --> 00:06:14,839 Ah, night shift it is. 123 00:06:14,920 --> 00:06:16,359 Alright. Yeah. 124 00:06:16,440 --> 00:06:18,439 So you know, BLEEP off and get to work. 125 00:06:22,120 --> 00:06:23,639 Oh dear. 126 00:06:23,720 --> 00:06:25,399 Yeah, I thought one of us was gonna go, Issy. 127 00:06:25,480 --> 00:06:27,559 Yeah, well, I thought it was gonna be me to be quite honest. 128 00:06:27,640 --> 00:06:28,799 Yeah. 129 00:06:28,880 --> 00:06:30,279 I'm the newest one on the team 130 00:06:30,360 --> 00:06:32,879 and I'm thinking god, he's gonna fire me for sure. 131 00:06:32,960 --> 00:06:34,559 We've got to bring opal back so let's get to it. 132 00:06:34,640 --> 00:06:35,759 Let's do it. 133 00:06:40,080 --> 00:06:42,359 Put the iron over the shaft. 134 00:06:42,440 --> 00:06:43,879 Yep. 135 00:06:43,960 --> 00:06:45,519 'Cause we're meant to be getting a heap of rain tomorrow. 136 00:06:45,600 --> 00:06:47,159 At their Lunatic Claim, 137 00:06:47,240 --> 00:06:50,279 the Misfits, mining partners Angel Dempsey... 138 00:06:50,360 --> 00:06:52,159 Just watch out for snakes too. 139 00:06:52,240 --> 00:06:57,879 ..and Issy Glen are struggling to keep their opal operation alive. 140 00:07:00,840 --> 00:07:04,439 Joe's the boss and our orders are to be out here at night 141 00:07:04,520 --> 00:07:06,719 and find opal. 142 00:07:06,800 --> 00:07:11,639 After a strong start to the season in their open cut mine... 143 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:13,199 Angel! 144 00:07:13,280 --> 00:07:14,679 Have you got something? 145 00:07:14,760 --> 00:07:15,999 Look! 146 00:07:16,080 --> 00:07:17,799 Holy crikey! 147 00:07:19,720 --> 00:07:22,279 ..the team are now spending more money than they make. 148 00:07:22,360 --> 00:07:25,679 Their cut so far, you know, has cost us 40 grand, 149 00:07:25,760 --> 00:07:27,479 close damn close if not a bit over it. 150 00:07:27,560 --> 00:07:29,279 There's a lot of money gone into it. 151 00:07:30,120 --> 00:07:32,999 While their mentor and financier Opal Joe Kalmar 152 00:07:33,080 --> 00:07:35,079 is battling illness... 153 00:07:35,160 --> 00:07:37,199 I've been out of the picture for nearly three months. 154 00:07:37,280 --> 00:07:42,799 ..it's down to Angel and Issy alone to uncover any opal they can. 155 00:07:42,880 --> 00:07:46,639 Our season target is 300 grand. It's a big ask. 156 00:07:46,720 --> 00:07:49,839 But hopefully Lunatic will produce for us 157 00:07:49,920 --> 00:07:51,919 and yeah we'll get there. Smash it out. 158 00:07:58,120 --> 00:08:00,439 To survive mining in today's world, 159 00:08:00,520 --> 00:08:01,839 where the economy is, 160 00:08:01,920 --> 00:08:03,839 you have to be in that top one percent. 161 00:08:04,720 --> 00:08:08,439 Angel's been massively increasing her efforts. 162 00:08:08,520 --> 00:08:11,479 Maybe I'm laying it on a bit hard for her, you know, 163 00:08:11,560 --> 00:08:12,759 but I think she'll be fine. 164 00:08:14,800 --> 00:08:16,839 The first thing I need to do 165 00:08:16,920 --> 00:08:18,879 is create a face with the excavator so we can work it. 166 00:08:18,960 --> 00:08:20,559 Nice, clean, virgin dirt. 167 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:24,759 Issy is my eyes. 168 00:08:24,840 --> 00:08:27,439 You know I'm relying on her to spot the opal. 169 00:08:27,520 --> 00:08:30,479 'Cause worst case scenario, we accidentally, you know, 170 00:08:30,560 --> 00:08:33,159 dig it out of the ground and accidentally bury it again. 171 00:08:36,360 --> 00:08:38,399 Looks like a good spot for the night. 172 00:08:39,320 --> 00:08:41,439 Looking pretty good, Issy. 173 00:08:41,520 --> 00:08:44,319 I'm just getting our blacklight torches ready. 174 00:08:44,400 --> 00:08:46,119 They're ultraviolet. 175 00:08:46,200 --> 00:08:48,319 And there's only a couple of places 176 00:08:48,400 --> 00:08:51,119 in South Australia, which is Andamooka 177 00:08:51,200 --> 00:08:52,799 and Coober Pedy, 178 00:08:52,880 --> 00:08:55,959 where opal actually fluoresces under ultraviolet light. 179 00:08:56,040 --> 00:08:59,559 So anything down there, we're not gonna miss it. 180 00:08:59,640 --> 00:09:02,599 And we're gonna make Joe very, very happy. 181 00:09:06,520 --> 00:09:09,439 We're gonna be able to see anything 182 00:09:09,520 --> 00:09:12,679 and everything that is glowing in that ground. 183 00:09:13,960 --> 00:09:16,399 I'll get you to go in, Issy, have a bit of a look there. 184 00:09:16,480 --> 00:09:17,759 No worries. 185 00:09:21,080 --> 00:09:22,759 Go the scoop, you reckon? 186 00:09:22,840 --> 00:09:24,079 Hang on! 187 00:09:27,240 --> 00:09:29,279 You on something? Woo-hoo! 188 00:09:29,360 --> 00:09:30,559 I'm turning the machine off. 189 00:09:34,160 --> 00:09:35,919 Come and have a look at this. 190 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,479 Oops. 191 00:09:38,800 --> 00:09:42,559 Ooh. See if that one's got colour. 192 00:09:46,520 --> 00:09:51,799 Nah. From what I'm seeing, it's just potch, goddamn it. 193 00:09:51,880 --> 00:09:54,199 Potch glows just like opal. 194 00:09:54,280 --> 00:09:56,959 But yeah, you don't know if it's got colour or not 195 00:09:57,040 --> 00:09:59,279 until you put like a white light or a normal torchlight on it. 196 00:09:59,360 --> 00:10:02,279 It can be quite pretty but, you know, 197 00:10:02,360 --> 00:10:04,439 the world wants blue, purples, greens, reds. 198 00:10:04,520 --> 00:10:06,439 Ooh. Hello. 199 00:10:06,520 --> 00:10:08,119 Found one? 200 00:10:08,200 --> 00:10:12,839 It might be potch though but... Ooh. So thin. 201 00:10:12,920 --> 00:10:15,679 It's looking like it's leading us on a little bit. 202 00:10:15,760 --> 00:10:19,239 It's teasing. Just give us something. 203 00:10:22,320 --> 00:10:23,919 How you feeling, Issy? 204 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,759 I'm getting a little tired. 205 00:10:25,840 --> 00:10:27,079 Yeah, this ground's getting a bit hard, Issy. 206 00:10:27,160 --> 00:10:28,879 I'll have to get a pick in my spot. 207 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,799 Hey, Issy! Mm. 208 00:10:31,880 --> 00:10:33,559 Is that a big star? 209 00:10:34,440 --> 00:10:36,199 It's moving. 210 00:10:36,280 --> 00:10:38,799 Wow! That is, what the hell is that! 211 00:10:38,880 --> 00:10:40,719 Let's get up and have a look. 212 00:10:40,800 --> 00:10:42,239 Oh my god. 213 00:10:42,320 --> 00:10:43,639 Can you see it? 214 00:10:43,720 --> 00:10:47,119 That's definitely not human. I don't know what that is. 215 00:10:47,200 --> 00:10:48,839 The hairs on the back of my neck are standing up. 216 00:10:48,920 --> 00:10:51,679 Well, it's definitely not a shooting star. 217 00:10:51,760 --> 00:10:55,439 That is freaky as hell. Like, what is that? 218 00:10:55,520 --> 00:10:57,839 It looks like it's coming towards us. 219 00:11:04,720 --> 00:11:06,119 Back to Digger's Gully. 220 00:11:06,200 --> 00:11:07,399 Yep, back to Digger's. 221 00:11:07,480 --> 00:11:09,199 Let's prove Dad right. Yeah. 222 00:11:09,280 --> 00:11:12,559 He always said there was lots more there and we left a lot. 223 00:11:12,640 --> 00:11:13,959 We just didn't quite have the gear. 224 00:11:14,040 --> 00:11:16,199 I don't think we've got an excuse now. 225 00:11:16,280 --> 00:11:17,519 We've got all the gear. 226 00:11:17,600 --> 00:11:19,999 Yeah, well you've got your big excavator, got the tip truck. 227 00:11:20,080 --> 00:11:21,239 Yeah. Loader. 228 00:11:21,320 --> 00:11:22,439 Yeah. 229 00:11:22,520 --> 00:11:23,999 It's a bloody good combo. 230 00:11:24,080 --> 00:11:26,879 You can come down in the tip truck and we'll get into it. 231 00:11:26,960 --> 00:11:29,559 Alright, cool. I'll go up the hill. 232 00:11:29,640 --> 00:11:30,799 Go do it. 233 00:11:36,920 --> 00:11:38,839 Ooh. That's not good. 234 00:11:45,080 --> 00:11:46,559 Ooh, that was not a good noise. 235 00:11:46,640 --> 00:11:47,999 It's a real pain in the butt. 236 00:11:48,080 --> 00:11:51,479 Because we've got so much work to do and we need to be moving dirt. 237 00:11:54,600 --> 00:11:57,839 What's up? 238 00:11:57,920 --> 00:12:00,839 Ergh. Argh! 239 00:12:00,920 --> 00:12:02,879 What do you reckon it could be? 240 00:12:02,960 --> 00:12:05,879 I'm gonna have to have a crawl round and see what we can see. 241 00:12:06,960 --> 00:12:10,079 I'm gonna have to jack this cab up 242 00:12:10,160 --> 00:12:12,519 and have a look at what's, ah, what's gone wrong. 243 00:12:12,600 --> 00:12:14,999 Hopefully it's not something too serious. 244 00:12:17,680 --> 00:12:20,399 In Coober Pedy, South Australia, 245 00:12:20,480 --> 00:12:23,719 the Opal Lovers Dan Measey and Renee Everest... 246 00:12:23,800 --> 00:12:24,999 Grab onto me. 247 00:12:25,080 --> 00:12:27,199 ..have returned to Digger's Gully, 248 00:12:27,280 --> 00:12:31,799 a claim first explored by Dan's father in 2002. 249 00:12:33,880 --> 00:12:35,479 Digger's Gully is where Dad and I 250 00:12:35,560 --> 00:12:38,079 working together found our first reasonable size money. 251 00:12:38,160 --> 00:12:41,199 It's really important that we get the tip truck back up and going. 252 00:12:41,280 --> 00:12:43,639 We really want to prove Dan's Dad right, 253 00:12:43,720 --> 00:12:45,519 that there is more opal here in Digger's Gully. 254 00:12:48,840 --> 00:12:53,039 It definitely is this turbo. I'm thinking two, three grand. 255 00:12:54,200 --> 00:12:56,319 A few weeks as well out of action. 256 00:12:56,400 --> 00:12:58,079 Probably, yeah, a couple of weeks. 257 00:12:58,160 --> 00:13:00,679 Our target this year is 300,000. 258 00:13:00,760 --> 00:13:03,719 We had the same target last year but we didn't make it. 259 00:13:03,800 --> 00:13:04,999 I've had enough of this BLEEP. 260 00:13:05,080 --> 00:13:06,519 We have to make it this year, 261 00:13:06,600 --> 00:13:08,519 otherwise I'll have to go back to Adelaide. 262 00:13:08,600 --> 00:13:10,639 Can't seem to keep anything going. 263 00:13:10,720 --> 00:13:14,319 I was thinking why don't you go for a bike ride with your mates? 264 00:13:14,400 --> 00:13:16,199 Yeah, that could be a good idea. 265 00:13:16,280 --> 00:13:17,999 Go for a bike ride and have a bit of fun. 266 00:13:18,080 --> 00:13:19,239 Yeah. Good idea. 267 00:13:23,000 --> 00:13:25,719 Look, it's pretty stressful having another machine go down. 268 00:13:25,800 --> 00:13:27,999 But I'm gonna go for a ride, try and work out 269 00:13:28,080 --> 00:13:30,319 some of the frustration and have some fun. 270 00:13:36,160 --> 00:13:40,399 OK guys, so I'm thinking today we're gonna go from here, 271 00:13:40,480 --> 00:13:42,719 and go down to ah Old 17 Mile Road, 272 00:13:42,800 --> 00:13:44,479 go through all Jock's old tunnels. 273 00:13:44,560 --> 00:13:46,079 We'll go through the drives there. Make a little loop. 274 00:13:46,160 --> 00:13:48,119 Have some fun out there. What do you reckon? 275 00:13:48,200 --> 00:13:49,359 Beautiful. 276 00:13:49,440 --> 00:13:50,759 Let's go, hey. 277 00:13:50,840 --> 00:13:52,079 Wagons roll! 278 00:14:01,600 --> 00:14:03,559 Coober Pedy Adventure Riders 279 00:14:03,640 --> 00:14:04,839 is a group that I go riding with now and again. 280 00:14:04,920 --> 00:14:06,759 It's a great way to blast off some steam, 281 00:14:06,840 --> 00:14:10,039 get rid of some frustration when things don't go right in mining. 282 00:14:12,320 --> 00:14:14,039 I grew up in Coober Pedy 283 00:14:14,120 --> 00:14:15,959 riding motor bikes all around the desert. 284 00:14:16,040 --> 00:14:18,319 Pretty awesome place to ride. 285 00:14:18,400 --> 00:14:20,319 Beautiful scenery, 286 00:14:20,400 --> 00:14:22,639 then we've got the mine sites and the big dozer cuts. 287 00:14:23,840 --> 00:14:27,399 Mate of mine, Jock, he's got a big claim at 17 Mile. 288 00:14:27,480 --> 00:14:30,079 Two K's of tunnels and drives in it. 289 00:14:31,360 --> 00:14:33,959 So definitely good opal come out of here. 290 00:14:52,640 --> 00:14:54,199 What a ride. 291 00:14:54,280 --> 00:14:55,639 Bloody brilliant, mate. 292 00:14:55,720 --> 00:14:57,159 Fantastic. Bit of a breather. 293 00:14:57,240 --> 00:14:58,639 It's crazy, hey. 294 00:14:58,720 --> 00:15:00,919 I reckon I'm gonna have to have a little look around 295 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:02,799 with a blacklight. That's not like you, is it? 296 00:15:02,880 --> 00:15:04,079 There's some nice looking ground over here. 297 00:15:04,160 --> 00:15:05,359 No worries. We'll catch you later. 298 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:09,919 See yous. 299 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:20,959 Ah, just can't help myself. It's good looking ground. 300 00:15:21,040 --> 00:15:24,279 I've really got to. Down here's looking pretty interesting. 301 00:15:25,120 --> 00:15:27,599 Looks like a bit of a dip in the level. 302 00:15:30,200 --> 00:15:33,759 Geez, look at that. That's good trace. 303 00:15:35,680 --> 00:15:38,039 I think we've got to come back and have a look at that. 304 00:15:38,120 --> 00:15:41,919 Go get Renee. Bring the jack pick back. 305 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:45,119 At least knock some of that level down with the dipping, um... 306 00:15:45,200 --> 00:15:47,839 Jock's claim, but um, I'll give Jock a ring, 307 00:15:47,920 --> 00:15:50,119 and just see if we can't do a deal. 308 00:15:51,920 --> 00:15:54,479 Yeah, that's nice blue material so... 309 00:15:54,560 --> 00:15:56,839 Not quite colour but that's worth a look at. 310 00:16:07,960 --> 00:16:09,839 Busted through that hard bit which is good. 311 00:16:09,920 --> 00:16:11,039 Mm. 312 00:16:11,520 --> 00:16:13,039 At Turner's Rush, 313 00:16:13,120 --> 00:16:17,159 Rory and Luca Cheal are drilling for new opal bearing ground 314 00:16:17,240 --> 00:16:21,199 to determine if they should extend the team's open cut mine. 315 00:16:22,240 --> 00:16:24,519 So we've dug up to there. 316 00:16:26,280 --> 00:16:28,559 We want to know for sure it's worth 317 00:16:28,640 --> 00:16:30,599 digging the rest of this, this corner. 318 00:16:30,680 --> 00:16:33,559 If there's no colour, it's not worth digging up. 319 00:16:33,640 --> 00:16:35,559 So hopefully over the next few holes, 320 00:16:35,640 --> 00:16:36,999 we can start to see a bit of colour. 321 00:16:38,680 --> 00:16:41,559 At the team's wash plant site, Chris and Mark 322 00:16:41,640 --> 00:16:44,239 are upgrading a second agitator, 323 00:16:44,320 --> 00:16:48,519 a converted cement mixer that washes the clay and dirt 324 00:16:48,600 --> 00:16:51,959 from mined rock to expose any opal. 325 00:16:53,240 --> 00:16:56,559 An agitator makes life a little bit easier 326 00:16:56,640 --> 00:16:59,679 being out here, using these machines, um, 327 00:16:59,760 --> 00:17:01,279 because you just don't know what opal you miss 328 00:17:01,360 --> 00:17:02,359 when you're digging. 329 00:17:02,440 --> 00:17:03,679 You know, especially when you're using machinery 330 00:17:03,760 --> 00:17:05,359 like ours, you know like big excavator, 331 00:17:05,440 --> 00:17:08,359 and especially, you know, super digger and stuff like that. 332 00:17:08,440 --> 00:17:09,719 You know, you can see bits of stuff 333 00:17:09,800 --> 00:17:11,719 but there's so much you can miss also. 334 00:17:11,800 --> 00:17:15,399 So these are a real asset to what we do in the industry. 335 00:17:15,480 --> 00:17:18,399 We need to put a skin of concrete over this mesh. 336 00:17:18,480 --> 00:17:20,359 And that'll protect the barrel. 337 00:17:20,440 --> 00:17:22,359 And this barrel will see me out. 338 00:17:22,440 --> 00:17:24,439 I'll be long gone and they'll still be using it. 339 00:17:24,520 --> 00:17:26,639 Pain in the butt job to do, 340 00:17:26,720 --> 00:17:29,959 so you know, I feel sorry for Chris in there. 341 00:17:30,040 --> 00:17:32,959 It's, it's not the most comfortable of conditions to be working in. 342 00:17:33,040 --> 00:17:35,639 So hopefully in a week's time, when we finish rendering 343 00:17:35,720 --> 00:17:38,519 this barrel, um, we'll have the two up and running. 344 00:17:42,600 --> 00:17:45,199 I feel good actually, because once it's done, 345 00:17:45,280 --> 00:17:47,399 I'll never have to get back inside it ever again. 346 00:17:47,480 --> 00:17:50,119 And it's gonna double our production. 347 00:17:52,160 --> 00:17:55,359 Potch on the first hole, that's pretty extraordinary luck, 348 00:17:55,440 --> 00:17:56,799 but... Really! 349 00:17:56,880 --> 00:17:57,959 Yeah. Yeah. 350 00:17:58,040 --> 00:18:00,519 People go hundreds and hundreds of holes without finding any potch. 351 00:18:00,600 --> 00:18:03,359 But, you know, if we find, find some colour out here, 352 00:18:03,440 --> 00:18:05,799 that, that pretty much sets us up for the rest of the season. 353 00:18:07,080 --> 00:18:08,879 I reckon that'll do on that hole, sis. 354 00:18:08,960 --> 00:18:10,839 Yeah, I reckon. Pack it up. Move it over. 355 00:18:12,480 --> 00:18:14,239 All good. Lift up. 356 00:18:14,320 --> 00:18:15,439 Mm-hm. 357 00:18:19,720 --> 00:18:21,359 I've done five already. 358 00:18:21,440 --> 00:18:23,159 If I can get another 10 to 12 out, I'll be happy. 359 00:18:25,240 --> 00:18:29,079 So just anywhere around that area. I think that's pretty good. 360 00:18:32,400 --> 00:18:33,999 Just tell me when to stop. 361 00:18:40,080 --> 00:18:41,759 What's it stuck on? 362 00:18:41,840 --> 00:18:42,999 Water. 363 00:18:43,080 --> 00:18:44,519 For BLEEP sake. 364 00:18:46,480 --> 00:18:48,759 Ah, I've put it in a bog hole again so... 365 00:18:49,680 --> 00:18:52,879 Just gonna have to give me a few minutes to calm down. 366 00:18:56,520 --> 00:18:58,559 Just feeling a bit frustrated at the moment. 367 00:18:58,640 --> 00:19:00,599 We just went to move the rig again, 368 00:19:00,680 --> 00:19:03,199 and, ah, yeah, got bogged, 369 00:19:03,280 --> 00:19:06,079 and not too far away from where we did last time. 370 00:19:06,160 --> 00:19:09,599 Hey mate, I've bloody bogged this thing again. 371 00:19:09,680 --> 00:19:11,599 I'm gonna need you guys to pull me out. 372 00:19:11,680 --> 00:19:13,879 Rightio, mate. I'll come back up. Thanks mate. Sorry about that. 373 00:19:18,720 --> 00:19:20,599 I'm just getting the chain ready 374 00:19:20,680 --> 00:19:23,359 for the um, for the loader to pull this out. 375 00:19:34,360 --> 00:19:36,799 Just watch yourself, darling, around that chain. 376 00:19:36,880 --> 00:19:37,999 Yeah. 377 00:19:42,920 --> 00:19:45,079 Ooh! Stop! Stop! 378 00:19:47,240 --> 00:19:49,199 It's not moving now. 379 00:19:49,280 --> 00:19:50,719 Ooh! Oh! 380 00:19:50,800 --> 00:19:51,999 That's moving, right? That's moving. 381 00:19:52,960 --> 00:19:54,679 What is that? 382 00:19:55,160 --> 00:19:57,559 Have you ever see anything like that before, Izzy? 383 00:19:57,640 --> 00:20:01,039 No, I have not. Oh, I just got the goosebumps. 384 00:20:01,960 --> 00:20:04,999 There's a military airbase not far from here. 385 00:20:05,080 --> 00:20:06,639 Who knows, they could be doing something. 386 00:20:06,720 --> 00:20:09,599 But you know, we're in the middle of nowhere, 387 00:20:09,680 --> 00:20:12,679 you expect to see wildlife and shooting stars 388 00:20:12,760 --> 00:20:15,399 but nothing moving like that in the sky. 389 00:20:15,480 --> 00:20:17,279 That's, I don't know even know what that was. 390 00:20:17,360 --> 00:20:19,759 Oh, let's get back to it. Yeah, let's get back to it. 391 00:20:19,840 --> 00:20:21,239 I can't be worried about that. 392 00:20:25,160 --> 00:20:28,719 With their mining operation losing money fast, 393 00:20:28,800 --> 00:20:31,679 the Misfits are working through the night 394 00:20:31,760 --> 00:20:33,799 to increase their chance of finding opal. 395 00:20:40,320 --> 00:20:43,799 It is gone. Come back. 396 00:20:56,960 --> 00:20:58,519 Nothing. 397 00:21:13,600 --> 00:21:15,279 You there? 398 00:21:15,360 --> 00:21:16,599 Oh. 399 00:21:17,480 --> 00:21:19,319 You home? Ha-hah! 400 00:21:19,400 --> 00:21:21,559 Crikeys, what are you doing here? 401 00:21:21,640 --> 00:21:23,119 Bringing you hot tea. 402 00:21:23,200 --> 00:21:24,839 Oh, very kind but... 403 00:21:24,920 --> 00:21:26,959 Issy, are you sleeping as well? 404 00:21:27,040 --> 00:21:29,519 Well, we was digging all night and we're just following trace. 405 00:21:29,600 --> 00:21:31,199 It was mostly jackhammer and pick work. 406 00:21:31,280 --> 00:21:33,239 We were hoping it would produce something but... 407 00:21:33,800 --> 00:21:36,159 So my arms are about ready to fall off. 408 00:21:36,240 --> 00:21:39,599 Oh well, I mean, you know, you're starting to smell off a bit. 409 00:21:39,680 --> 00:21:43,479 So, you know might want to think about getting a shower or something. 410 00:21:43,560 --> 00:21:45,159 Go back to mining tonight. 411 00:21:45,240 --> 00:21:46,719 Tonight could be the night. 412 00:21:46,800 --> 00:21:48,959 Well fingers crossed you hit a bigger pocket, hey. 413 00:21:49,040 --> 00:21:50,559 We need it. Alright. 414 00:22:00,160 --> 00:22:03,479 Oh yeah, this is my kitchen, um. It's embarrassing. 415 00:22:04,360 --> 00:22:06,719 Kitchen slash work zone. 416 00:22:06,800 --> 00:22:10,559 You know I've got my bread, butter and vegemite 417 00:22:10,640 --> 00:22:12,079 that I have for breakfast. Bit of toast. 418 00:22:12,160 --> 00:22:16,119 But you know, I'm surrounded by bits and bobs of opal as well. 419 00:22:17,440 --> 00:22:19,759 Got a lot of pressure. No knock off. 420 00:22:19,840 --> 00:22:21,759 Live, eat and breathe opal. 421 00:22:30,920 --> 00:22:32,839 So what's our plan tonight? 422 00:22:32,920 --> 00:22:35,119 We need the opal as big possible. 423 00:22:35,200 --> 00:22:36,439 Yep. 424 00:22:36,520 --> 00:22:38,399 We don't want to be smashing it with the excavator. 425 00:22:38,480 --> 00:22:40,879 Basically slow and steady. But don't miss nothing. 426 00:22:52,320 --> 00:22:54,599 Oh, where are you, opal? 427 00:22:54,680 --> 00:22:57,639 I'm on a nice little trace trail. 428 00:22:57,720 --> 00:23:00,279 We've got a bit of a fault happening here, Issy. 429 00:23:00,360 --> 00:23:01,639 We've got a little red fault here. 430 00:23:01,720 --> 00:23:02,839 I'm finding stuff down here. 431 00:23:02,920 --> 00:23:04,999 See there's some trace there right now so... 432 00:23:05,080 --> 00:23:07,159 Hopefully you're on a fault and we meet and... 433 00:23:07,240 --> 00:23:08,399 So am I. Yeah. 434 00:23:08,480 --> 00:23:09,679 Right there. Yeah. 435 00:23:09,760 --> 00:23:11,799 So hopefully, if we meet together in the middle, 436 00:23:11,880 --> 00:23:12,919 that's where the pocket should be. 437 00:23:13,000 --> 00:23:14,359 So it might be deeper. 438 00:23:14,440 --> 00:23:15,599 Ah. 439 00:23:16,840 --> 00:23:18,599 Just take some out of there. 440 00:23:18,680 --> 00:23:19,799 Alright. 441 00:23:19,880 --> 00:23:22,519 Where I am right now, I can just see the bucket. 442 00:23:22,600 --> 00:23:24,439 I'll light it up for ya. 443 00:23:26,440 --> 00:23:28,799 I'm gonna need you to go back just a little bit more 444 00:23:28,880 --> 00:23:30,159 with that bucket. 445 00:23:31,520 --> 00:23:34,479 Ah, Angel! Stop! Stop! You alright, Issy! 446 00:23:37,080 --> 00:23:39,599 You need to get down here, mate! Look! 447 00:23:39,680 --> 00:23:41,159 Oh! 448 00:23:41,840 --> 00:23:45,279 Here I am, here I am thinking you've just collapsed 449 00:23:45,360 --> 00:23:47,079 in front of the bucket. 450 00:23:47,160 --> 00:23:49,319 And boy, you found a BLEEP boulder! 451 00:23:49,400 --> 00:23:50,879 Oh! I thought you were gonna hit it! 452 00:23:50,960 --> 00:23:53,199 Lot of mixed emotions there. 453 00:23:53,280 --> 00:23:57,679 Thinking I just frigging crushed ya. Let's see if we've got colour, hey. 454 00:23:57,760 --> 00:23:59,959 Come on! Oh! 455 00:24:00,040 --> 00:24:02,559 It's even got a bit of blue opal through it. 456 00:24:02,640 --> 00:24:05,279 Oh my god, look at it. Oh, look at that purple line. 457 00:24:05,360 --> 00:24:08,479 OK, I'm grateful that you just dive bombed 458 00:24:08,560 --> 00:24:10,319 in front of the bucket for this stone. 459 00:24:11,000 --> 00:24:13,759 A lot of people say it's not worth dying for opal. 460 00:24:13,840 --> 00:24:17,879 But I couldn't risk Angel breaking that rock. 461 00:24:17,960 --> 00:24:21,119 And we desperately need this find. 462 00:24:21,200 --> 00:24:26,759 This is a type of opal. It's only found in Andamooka. 463 00:24:26,840 --> 00:24:28,359 It's called hard matrix. 464 00:24:28,440 --> 00:24:30,519 It's been such a long time between finds 465 00:24:30,600 --> 00:24:32,799 and we just found a beauty so very happy. 466 00:24:32,880 --> 00:24:34,119 Wooh! 467 00:24:34,200 --> 00:24:37,239 Oh, this is gonna save us. This is worth some money. 468 00:24:37,320 --> 00:24:39,839 It's gonna make Joe frigging smile. 469 00:24:39,920 --> 00:24:41,319 And we're not gonna get fired. 470 00:24:41,400 --> 00:24:42,999 Yeah. We're on it. 471 00:24:43,080 --> 00:24:45,239 Good job! Woo-hoo! 472 00:24:45,320 --> 00:24:47,359 Hopefully there's more where that come from. 473 00:24:47,440 --> 00:24:48,879 Let's keep digging. 474 00:24:52,120 --> 00:24:57,239 Oh Issy! With the blacklight, it glows pretty damn bright. 475 00:24:57,320 --> 00:24:59,439 God! Look at this. 476 00:24:59,520 --> 00:25:00,759 Look at the glow! 477 00:25:00,840 --> 00:25:02,759 Let's see if it's got colour. 478 00:25:02,840 --> 00:25:05,199 Oh! Look at that! 479 00:25:05,280 --> 00:25:07,639 All the bits of colour there. 480 00:25:07,720 --> 00:25:10,959 There's little micro dots of crystal opal in there, 481 00:25:11,040 --> 00:25:12,599 so that's gonna help pay the bills. 482 00:25:12,680 --> 00:25:14,279 And that's gonna make Joe smile. 483 00:25:14,360 --> 00:25:17,479 You know it might not be a full grin yet, but um, 484 00:25:17,560 --> 00:25:19,599 it's definitely gonna take the pressure off us 485 00:25:19,680 --> 00:25:21,399 a little bit finding this little gem. 486 00:25:21,480 --> 00:25:23,639 Finding opal has just made my night. 487 00:25:23,720 --> 00:25:25,319 I'm sure it's made Angel's night. 488 00:25:25,400 --> 00:25:28,759 And we're gonna just keep searching until we find more. 489 00:25:32,840 --> 00:25:34,199 Oh, Angel! 490 00:25:34,280 --> 00:25:35,839 Ho-ho-ah! 491 00:25:35,920 --> 00:25:38,279 Look at that! Oh my god! 492 00:25:38,360 --> 00:25:40,039 Look at the size of it! 493 00:25:46,800 --> 00:25:48,479 Hey. How'd your ride go? 494 00:25:48,560 --> 00:25:50,719 Yeah, pretty good. We've got to go digging. 495 00:25:50,800 --> 00:25:51,959 What do you mean? 496 00:25:52,040 --> 00:25:53,239 I found a spot. 497 00:25:53,320 --> 00:25:54,879 In Jock's claim down in the drives. 498 00:25:54,960 --> 00:25:57,119 So do you reckon he'll let us go digging? 499 00:25:57,200 --> 00:26:00,159 Well, I'll give him a ring. We've got to dig it. 500 00:26:00,240 --> 00:26:01,679 It's too good. 501 00:26:01,760 --> 00:26:05,199 Yep. 502 00:26:05,280 --> 00:26:06,799 Hey Jock, how you going? 503 00:26:08,040 --> 00:26:09,439 Good, mate. 504 00:26:09,520 --> 00:26:10,919 Hey, um, listen, mate, I went for a ride this morning 505 00:26:11,000 --> 00:26:12,479 with the Coober Pedy Adventure Riders. 506 00:26:12,560 --> 00:26:14,959 Ah, want to thank you again for letting us ride through there. 507 00:26:15,960 --> 00:26:18,959 Um, I actually, ah, stopped for a little bit of a break 508 00:26:19,040 --> 00:26:20,959 and found a little corner I wouldn't mind having a dig in 509 00:26:21,040 --> 00:26:22,919 with Renee if we could come up with a deal. 510 00:26:23,000 --> 00:26:24,919 Maybe 50/50's fair. 511 00:26:26,920 --> 00:26:28,679 Hopefully, we do alright for both us. 512 00:26:40,760 --> 00:26:43,439 It's a win-win for Jock and us. Perfect for everyone. 513 00:26:43,520 --> 00:26:44,879 He can't dig the whole claim out. 514 00:26:44,960 --> 00:26:46,479 He's only got limited time. 515 00:26:46,560 --> 00:26:48,719 Let us go in there, have a find, share the win. 516 00:26:48,800 --> 00:26:50,439 Perfect. 517 00:26:51,400 --> 00:26:53,159 It's pretty rough going down in here. 518 00:26:57,160 --> 00:27:02,639 That's it. It's a bit of a rabbit warren. 519 00:27:02,720 --> 00:27:05,759 I think there's a couple of k's of tunnels here. 520 00:27:05,840 --> 00:27:08,959 Can you remember where you were this morning? 521 00:27:09,040 --> 00:27:10,679 No. It was ah... 522 00:27:10,760 --> 00:27:12,999 Pretty scary in here though. 523 00:27:13,080 --> 00:27:14,799 Like we don't want to get lost. 524 00:27:14,880 --> 00:27:17,239 I think we're just driving round in circles, Dan. 525 00:27:17,320 --> 00:27:19,639 Yeah, it does feel like it. 526 00:27:19,720 --> 00:27:21,199 I think we come here before. 527 00:27:22,280 --> 00:27:23,679 This is looking about right. 528 00:27:23,760 --> 00:27:24,999 Alright. 529 00:27:25,840 --> 00:27:27,919 I reckon this is it. Oh. 530 00:27:32,600 --> 00:27:34,519 Was right there. 531 00:27:34,600 --> 00:27:36,799 See this here. See that dark mark. 532 00:27:39,960 --> 00:27:42,319 I reckon this is our best option here. 533 00:27:42,400 --> 00:27:44,039 I like how it's dipping there. 534 00:27:44,120 --> 00:27:45,879 And then we'll jack pick him out. 535 00:27:46,880 --> 00:27:49,799 Alright, well, I might have a bit more of a look around. 536 00:27:49,880 --> 00:27:52,119 Yeah, if you like. I think this is the spot though. 537 00:27:53,000 --> 00:27:56,039 Dan and I, we're spending quite a lot of time together 538 00:27:56,120 --> 00:27:58,039 now that I'm living up here full-time. 539 00:27:58,120 --> 00:28:00,239 It's definitely a tricky balance, 540 00:28:00,320 --> 00:28:03,559 you know, romantic life together and working life together. 541 00:28:03,640 --> 00:28:05,999 Both are important. I think we're doing quite well. 542 00:28:06,080 --> 00:28:07,719 A few bumps here and there but, um, yeah, 543 00:28:07,800 --> 00:28:09,679 we're learning how to deal with it and doing quite well. 544 00:28:11,040 --> 00:28:14,839 Hey Dan, I reckon I've found, um, some opal. 545 00:28:14,920 --> 00:28:17,559 Yeah. Well, this is the spot though. 546 00:28:17,640 --> 00:28:20,159 Nah, I reckon my spot's better than your spot. 547 00:28:20,240 --> 00:28:21,719 Ah. Righto. Come and have a look. 548 00:28:22,560 --> 00:28:23,919 Look at that. 549 00:28:24,680 --> 00:28:26,079 Ooh! 550 00:28:28,960 --> 00:28:30,799 That's got a bit of green in it. 551 00:28:30,880 --> 00:28:32,639 Yeah. I reckon we should dig here. 552 00:28:32,720 --> 00:28:33,999 Alright, I'll concede that. 553 00:28:35,040 --> 00:28:36,879 Renee's learnt a huge amount. 554 00:28:36,960 --> 00:28:38,719 From somebody who come from the Adeliade Hills, 555 00:28:38,800 --> 00:28:39,879 who used to ride horses, 556 00:28:39,960 --> 00:28:41,679 never seen opal mining in the desert, 557 00:28:41,760 --> 00:28:43,199 she's done amazingly well. 558 00:28:43,280 --> 00:28:44,639 Look at that. We'll jack pick this down. 559 00:28:44,720 --> 00:28:46,559 I wouldn't be surprised if somewhere it hits this, 560 00:28:46,640 --> 00:28:48,159 maybe there's a pocket. Yeah. 561 00:28:48,240 --> 00:28:49,759 Well spotted. 562 00:28:59,000 --> 00:29:01,839 Yeah righto, mate. Start start going now, nice and slow. 563 00:29:12,160 --> 00:29:13,599 It just uncoupled. 564 00:29:22,120 --> 00:29:23,799 Righto. Easy as that. 565 00:29:23,880 --> 00:29:26,119 I've got you, mate. 566 00:29:26,200 --> 00:29:27,359 Oh, well, thanks for that, mate. 567 00:29:27,440 --> 00:29:28,559 That's alright. 568 00:29:28,640 --> 00:29:30,439 Sorry I had to get you out here. That's alright. 569 00:29:32,920 --> 00:29:34,679 At Turner's Rush, 570 00:29:34,760 --> 00:29:37,439 the Cheals are drilling for traces of opal 571 00:29:37,520 --> 00:29:40,879 to decide if they should extend their open cut mine 572 00:29:40,960 --> 00:29:43,079 or abandon the claim. 573 00:29:44,360 --> 00:29:45,919 We're good to go now. 574 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,719 And we'll punch out a few a few more holes 575 00:29:47,800 --> 00:29:49,879 and it's still, ah, very early on in the day, 576 00:29:49,960 --> 00:29:51,639 so ah, hopefully we'll have a good afternoon. 577 00:29:54,400 --> 00:29:55,719 No potch? 578 00:29:57,280 --> 00:29:58,559 Keep your eyes peeled. 579 00:29:58,640 --> 00:29:59,919 Yeah. 580 00:30:11,240 --> 00:30:12,919 Some potch. 581 00:30:13,000 --> 00:30:15,399 Wonder how they're going. 582 00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:17,239 And colour, mate. 583 00:30:17,320 --> 00:30:18,719 How you going, Ror? 584 00:30:18,800 --> 00:30:20,039 Going good, mate. Yeah? 585 00:30:20,120 --> 00:30:21,119 Yeah. 586 00:30:21,200 --> 00:30:22,919 Just got onto colour actually, just as you guys were coming down. 587 00:30:23,000 --> 00:30:24,079 Yeah. 588 00:30:24,160 --> 00:30:25,959 Little flicker of green in there. Can you see it? 589 00:30:26,040 --> 00:30:27,399 Or there. Oh. 590 00:30:27,480 --> 00:30:29,119 Ho-haw. Where is it? Oh. 591 00:30:29,200 --> 00:30:31,599 Aw, yeah, yeah, yeah, that's what we're talking about. 592 00:30:31,680 --> 00:30:32,959 Nice. 593 00:30:33,040 --> 00:30:34,919 The drill's pulled up some really nice colour, 594 00:30:35,000 --> 00:30:37,159 so we're gonna follow the direction of that colour now. 595 00:30:37,240 --> 00:30:40,919 And ah yeah, crossed fingers, yeah, eh, it's ah, we get, 596 00:30:41,000 --> 00:30:44,599 we get it, and um, yeah, get this summer collection rocking. 597 00:30:44,680 --> 00:30:46,199 I think the best chance we've got 598 00:30:46,280 --> 00:30:48,119 for the rest of the season is probably that direction. 599 00:30:53,280 --> 00:30:55,639 We know we've got colour ahead of us. 600 00:30:55,720 --> 00:30:58,679 We did finish up on colour, um, at the face. 601 00:30:58,760 --> 00:31:01,679 So you never know, we could hit a pretty good pocket in between. 602 00:31:01,760 --> 00:31:04,959 So we'll we'll have to wait and see, but I think the signs are there. 603 00:31:07,120 --> 00:31:09,959 Out of that hole that the green come out of, 604 00:31:10,040 --> 00:31:11,719 we've now got blue and purple. 605 00:31:11,800 --> 00:31:14,359 And see how it's starting to go on black. 606 00:31:14,440 --> 00:31:16,599 So that's a really, really good hole. 607 00:31:19,560 --> 00:31:21,839 So we're just loading this truck. 608 00:31:21,920 --> 00:31:23,839 We're doing it with a sieve bucket. 609 00:31:26,640 --> 00:31:29,479 As you can see, the hard lumps are just left in the sieve bucket. 610 00:31:31,960 --> 00:31:33,599 Filled one. 611 00:31:33,680 --> 00:31:34,679 Just got to get another truckload 612 00:31:34,760 --> 00:31:36,639 and then take it up to the aggy to wash. 613 00:31:38,240 --> 00:31:41,719 We need to get onto opal soon to hit our season target 614 00:31:41,800 --> 00:31:43,879 and to be able to knock it out of the park 615 00:31:43,960 --> 00:31:45,079 with this summer collection. 616 00:31:51,600 --> 00:31:53,719 I'm just gonna undercut under that level where it's dipping. 617 00:31:53,800 --> 00:31:54,919 Yeah. 618 00:31:55,000 --> 00:31:56,399 Back into this slip back here. Yeah. 619 00:31:56,480 --> 00:31:58,039 And then we'll knock that level down. 620 00:31:58,120 --> 00:31:59,399 Knock the opal out. 621 00:31:59,480 --> 00:32:00,599 I'll get you to spot in a sec, yeah. 622 00:32:03,160 --> 00:32:06,119 The stakes this season are higher than ever really. 623 00:32:06,200 --> 00:32:09,119 With Renee having to come into the team and prove herself 624 00:32:09,200 --> 00:32:11,559 as an opal miner and us get the target so she can stay here. 625 00:32:14,160 --> 00:32:15,679 Alright, let's go black light. 626 00:32:15,760 --> 00:32:17,279 Yeah. 627 00:32:19,480 --> 00:32:21,399 Careful! 628 00:32:21,480 --> 00:32:23,119 There's definitely material dropping. 629 00:32:23,200 --> 00:32:24,479 Yeah. Careful. 630 00:32:24,560 --> 00:32:26,159 Look. Look at this. 631 00:32:26,800 --> 00:32:29,799 Ooh, I hope that's colour. Ooh! 632 00:32:29,880 --> 00:32:31,159 Oh, look that! Look that! 633 00:32:31,240 --> 00:32:32,599 That's got pink. That's got red. 634 00:32:32,680 --> 00:32:34,839 Purple in there too. Yeah, bit of purple. Blue green. 635 00:32:34,920 --> 00:32:36,199 Ooh, this big chunk here. 636 00:32:36,280 --> 00:32:37,799 That's good for a mouth tumble. 637 00:32:38,880 --> 00:32:41,519 Oh, Dan! Stop doing that. 638 00:32:41,600 --> 00:32:43,799 Look how much better it looks! That's gross. Ergh. 639 00:32:43,880 --> 00:32:44,999 Oh! 640 00:32:45,080 --> 00:32:46,799 Oh, I mean, the colour's beautiful. 641 00:32:46,880 --> 00:32:48,039 Ah how much better is it now? 642 00:32:48,120 --> 00:32:49,399 But the old mouth tumble's disgusting. 643 00:32:49,480 --> 00:32:50,599 You've got to have a go at it. No way. 644 00:32:50,680 --> 00:32:51,799 It's lovely. That is gross. 645 00:32:51,880 --> 00:32:53,799 Who cares when it's opal that good? 646 00:32:57,080 --> 00:32:59,439 Let's load you up with that half a tonne. 647 00:33:13,880 --> 00:33:16,679 We've spent quite a bit of money renovating the cutting room. 648 00:33:16,760 --> 00:33:18,519 So we really want to make use of it. 649 00:33:18,600 --> 00:33:20,479 Um, so I've been doing quite a bit cutting. 650 00:33:20,560 --> 00:33:22,399 And I'm really enjoying it. 651 00:33:26,600 --> 00:33:30,839 We've just been out to Jock's claim and we found some beautiful opal. 652 00:33:30,920 --> 00:33:36,079 Um, so I'm gonna surprise Dan and cut and polish a piece of opal. 653 00:33:37,920 --> 00:33:40,479 I'm gonna cut this one free form 654 00:33:40,560 --> 00:33:44,719 and try and follow the natural lines of the opal. 655 00:33:47,680 --> 00:33:50,439 I'm just adding a bit more wax onto the stick. 656 00:33:54,400 --> 00:33:57,879 Start to see the pretty colours coming through now. 657 00:33:57,960 --> 00:34:03,759 Got green, purples. Got oranges. 658 00:34:11,280 --> 00:34:13,399 Alright, so what have we got there, Dan? 659 00:34:13,480 --> 00:34:17,319 Well, I reckon I've classed that up. Tops here. Second. 660 00:34:17,400 --> 00:34:18,999 Third. Yeah. 661 00:34:19,080 --> 00:34:22,399 I do have a little surprise for you. 662 00:34:22,480 --> 00:34:23,799 An empty box? 663 00:34:23,880 --> 00:34:25,399 No. Ooh. 664 00:34:25,480 --> 00:34:26,719 Cut and polished it. Wow! 665 00:34:28,160 --> 00:34:29,599 Nice polish. 666 00:34:29,680 --> 00:34:31,599 I did spend ages on it. 667 00:34:31,680 --> 00:34:34,199 It certainly value adds to our find. 668 00:34:34,280 --> 00:34:36,199 Ah, we just sell it rough, we get a certain price. 669 00:34:36,280 --> 00:34:39,079 When Renee cuts it, makes it into something better, it's worth more. 670 00:34:39,160 --> 00:34:41,159 And what about selling it? 671 00:34:41,240 --> 00:34:43,799 Darryl mentioned the other day he's looking for some bright crystal. 672 00:34:43,880 --> 00:34:48,319 Ah, it's a bit of a mixed parcel but I think Darryl could be into it. 673 00:34:57,920 --> 00:34:59,559 You on channel there, Rory? 674 00:34:59,640 --> 00:35:01,199 Sure am, Dad. 675 00:35:01,280 --> 00:35:02,399 We'll put your truck in first. 676 00:35:02,480 --> 00:35:04,359 Alright, I'll see you up at the aggy. 677 00:35:06,080 --> 00:35:08,079 We need to get this aggy spinning. 678 00:35:08,160 --> 00:35:09,839 That's the moneymaker for us. 679 00:35:09,920 --> 00:35:12,519 If we're gonna make any money this week, it'll be here. 680 00:35:15,800 --> 00:35:18,839 Barrel's full so we'll just let that wash down. 681 00:35:18,920 --> 00:35:21,359 Hopefully we've got some nice gems in there. Cross fingers. 682 00:35:29,000 --> 00:35:30,559 Here we go. 683 00:35:36,240 --> 00:35:38,799 Buster, get out of it. You're gonna get hit. 684 00:35:43,000 --> 00:35:45,879 Well, it's showing potential but we still haven't got a... 685 00:35:45,960 --> 00:35:47,079 No. 686 00:35:47,160 --> 00:35:48,999 ..a woo-hoo stone, have we? No, we haven't, mate. 687 00:35:49,080 --> 00:35:51,719 Close to a woo-hoo one. 688 00:35:51,800 --> 00:35:53,039 Just a little crystal. 689 00:36:00,960 --> 00:36:03,519 Few dollars in that one. Yeah. 690 00:36:06,800 --> 00:36:08,399 There's a stone there. 691 00:36:08,480 --> 00:36:10,439 See there's red, red right around there. 692 00:36:10,520 --> 00:36:11,679 Yeah. Red there. 693 00:36:11,760 --> 00:36:12,839 Yeah. 694 00:36:12,920 --> 00:36:14,239 All adds up. 695 00:36:14,320 --> 00:36:15,839 Righto. 696 00:36:17,560 --> 00:36:19,279 A few rocks in there. 697 00:36:21,160 --> 00:36:24,959 The Cheals have black and crystal opal. 698 00:36:25,040 --> 00:36:28,759 Blue green in colour with flashes of purple and yellow. 699 00:36:28,840 --> 00:36:33,159 It's in the rough and weighs 250 grams. 700 00:36:35,360 --> 00:36:36,919 No yah-hoo stones but... 701 00:36:37,000 --> 00:36:39,319 No, no yah-hoo stones. 702 00:36:42,040 --> 00:36:44,239 Yeah, nothing to jump up and down about, 703 00:36:44,320 --> 00:36:46,199 but still nice, bright colour. 704 00:36:46,280 --> 00:36:49,319 What are you thinking dollar value there? 705 00:36:49,400 --> 00:36:52,439 Oh, it's tough to say in the rough, isn't it? 706 00:36:56,680 --> 00:36:58,519 I don't know what your thoughts are, Mark, 707 00:36:58,600 --> 00:37:01,199 but I reckon potentially what's there, 708 00:37:01,280 --> 00:37:04,079 it could easily rub up to 10 to 12 thousand. 709 00:37:04,160 --> 00:37:05,919 Yeah, I was thinking around that too, mate, yeah. 710 00:37:09,960 --> 00:37:12,319 $12,000 find, it's certainly good. 711 00:37:12,400 --> 00:37:14,679 But you know, for the size of the operation, 712 00:37:14,760 --> 00:37:17,239 you kind of want a bit more than that. 713 00:37:17,320 --> 00:37:19,039 Well done, big fella. 714 00:37:19,120 --> 00:37:20,679 It's enough to keep us going, 715 00:37:20,760 --> 00:37:23,239 big machinery, maintenance and fuel, and put a little bit of food 716 00:37:23,320 --> 00:37:24,799 on the table for our families at the same time. 717 00:37:27,280 --> 00:37:29,199 Oh, well, cheers to a good week, guys. 718 00:37:48,720 --> 00:37:50,599 Morning. Hey Joe. 719 00:37:50,680 --> 00:37:51,759 What brings yous up? 720 00:37:51,840 --> 00:37:53,759 Basically the rain. 721 00:37:53,840 --> 00:37:57,199 Yeah, I know. There's no more mining now for a while. 722 00:37:58,760 --> 00:38:00,759 So we've got something to show ya. 723 00:38:00,840 --> 00:38:02,199 Yeah. 724 00:38:02,280 --> 00:38:04,439 From our efforts of last night. 725 00:38:09,400 --> 00:38:13,639 Oh! She's a boulder. 726 00:38:13,720 --> 00:38:17,439 Matrix. And opal seams. 727 00:38:17,520 --> 00:38:18,959 It's pretty cool. 728 00:38:19,040 --> 00:38:23,079 Yeah, that's a beautiful specimen. There's a bit of dollars there. 729 00:38:23,160 --> 00:38:25,359 There's some good colour in here. 730 00:38:28,320 --> 00:38:30,599 A lot of golds and greens in it. 731 00:38:32,600 --> 00:38:37,639 Eh, this is really pretty. Lots of golds, yellows, blues. 732 00:38:38,560 --> 00:38:40,479 Well, I'm feeling a lot better. So am I. 733 00:38:40,560 --> 00:38:42,079 That's strong colours. 734 00:38:43,640 --> 00:38:48,359 The Misfits have a large specimen of Andamooka hard matrix 735 00:38:48,440 --> 00:38:50,959 and a collection of smaller stones 736 00:38:51,040 --> 00:38:54,159 featuring gold, green and purple, 737 00:38:54,240 --> 00:38:57,399 with a total weight of four kilograms. 738 00:38:58,760 --> 00:39:00,399 What do you think it's worth? 739 00:39:00,480 --> 00:39:02,319 Maybe 10. 740 00:39:02,400 --> 00:39:04,839 We could get a few stones out of that big chunk. 741 00:39:04,920 --> 00:39:07,759 I think it's an easier sell as a specimen. 742 00:39:07,840 --> 00:39:08,999 So you know, there are all these people 743 00:39:09,080 --> 00:39:10,519 that collects rocks and stuff. Yep. 744 00:39:10,600 --> 00:39:12,239 You know, 'cause they'll pay good money for that. 745 00:39:12,320 --> 00:39:15,679 Extreme bottom dollar value would be around say seven. 746 00:39:15,760 --> 00:39:18,359 As a specimen believe it or not. 747 00:39:19,960 --> 00:39:23,679 This one here, that's gonna cut some stunning stones out of it. 748 00:39:23,760 --> 00:39:26,519 I think it's worth a bit more than 10, Angel. 749 00:39:26,600 --> 00:39:28,119 That's good. 750 00:39:29,600 --> 00:39:33,839 Oh, I'd say the whole lot probably around 14, you know. 751 00:39:33,920 --> 00:39:35,359 That's awesome. Awesome. 752 00:39:35,440 --> 00:39:37,079 You know, so that's not bad. 753 00:39:37,160 --> 00:39:38,799 Night work with the UV light paid off. 754 00:39:44,760 --> 00:39:45,879 I, I'm happy with this. 755 00:39:45,960 --> 00:39:47,639 So have a hot cuppa. Let's celebrate. 756 00:39:47,720 --> 00:39:48,959 Awesome. 757 00:39:49,040 --> 00:39:50,399 The girls have been doing really good. 758 00:39:50,480 --> 00:39:53,199 Angel's way better than what she was when she first started. 759 00:39:53,280 --> 00:39:55,319 And Issy's, over the last couple of years, 760 00:39:55,400 --> 00:39:57,159 really coming online, you know 761 00:39:57,240 --> 00:39:59,999 like really becoming, you know, reliable and dependable. 762 00:40:00,080 --> 00:40:01,519 Hot chocolate. 763 00:40:01,600 --> 00:40:02,639 Ooh, awesome. 764 00:40:02,720 --> 00:40:04,399 Yeah, well, you mose well celebrate. Cheers. 765 00:40:04,480 --> 00:40:05,719 Here's cheers. Awesome hunting. 766 00:40:05,800 --> 00:40:07,359 I think we're extremely lucky 767 00:40:07,440 --> 00:40:09,799 that we found that hard matrix when we did. 768 00:40:09,880 --> 00:40:11,799 You know, one more day, 769 00:40:11,880 --> 00:40:13,879 and, and this is what we would have ended up with. 770 00:40:13,960 --> 00:40:16,559 And we would have come back with nothing to show, Joe. 771 00:40:16,640 --> 00:40:20,239 When he said it's a good 14 grand there, I was happy. 772 00:40:20,320 --> 00:40:22,519 We get to live another week out here. 773 00:40:22,600 --> 00:40:24,479 You know, living the dream, opal mining. 774 00:40:35,320 --> 00:40:36,679 There's the parcel, Darryl. 775 00:40:36,760 --> 00:40:40,879 We've got tops here, two ounces. Ah one ounce of second. 776 00:40:40,960 --> 00:40:42,639 Three ounces of third. 777 00:40:42,720 --> 00:40:44,119 Yeah. 778 00:40:44,200 --> 00:40:45,439 And this actually is one of the stones 779 00:40:45,520 --> 00:40:46,759 Renee cut from that exact parcel. 780 00:40:46,840 --> 00:40:48,439 Yeah, so I cut that one. 781 00:40:48,520 --> 00:40:50,239 That's actually, that's, that's nice isn't it. 782 00:40:50,320 --> 00:40:51,999 My cutting's getting better, isn't it? 783 00:40:52,080 --> 00:40:53,519 You surpass me by a long shot. 784 00:40:55,640 --> 00:40:58,039 It's eight carats for that cut stone. 785 00:40:58,600 --> 00:41:02,559 Darryl, the thing about that is obviously no risk in that stone. 786 00:41:02,640 --> 00:41:04,519 No, that's right. And, and if that's come from that, 787 00:41:04,600 --> 00:41:06,479 so there's, yeah, nah, I hear you. 788 00:41:08,440 --> 00:41:11,999 Darryl's actually a mate of ours and and also a fellow opal miner. 789 00:41:12,080 --> 00:41:13,799 But he's got a fair network of buyers. 790 00:41:13,880 --> 00:41:15,239 Ah, I think he can move it fairly fast. 791 00:41:15,320 --> 00:41:18,359 And sometimes for us, us selling to miners 792 00:41:18,440 --> 00:41:20,039 for them to move on is quicker for us too. 793 00:41:20,120 --> 00:41:22,479 Just get in and get out, keep going. 794 00:41:24,920 --> 00:41:26,599 Have a good look, see what you think. 795 00:41:26,680 --> 00:41:28,399 Yeah. 796 00:41:29,720 --> 00:41:33,919 The Opal Lovers have crystal and white based opal 797 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:37,039 with vivid hues of blue and purple. 798 00:41:37,120 --> 00:41:41,399 They're in the rough, except for a single rubbed stone. 799 00:41:41,480 --> 00:41:45,519 The whole parcel weighs 170 grams. 800 00:41:47,480 --> 00:41:49,999 So how much are you gonna try and squeeze me for? 801 00:41:50,080 --> 00:41:52,439 So we were thinking nine, nine thousand. 802 00:42:00,520 --> 00:42:02,399 You'll probably kick me 803 00:42:02,480 --> 00:42:05,159 but I reckon I'd probably say five and a half. 804 00:42:05,240 --> 00:42:07,519 Is that all, five and a half? 805 00:42:07,600 --> 00:42:09,399 Yeah, five, well. 806 00:42:09,480 --> 00:42:11,399 I know this one's no risk 'cause you can sell it. 807 00:42:11,480 --> 00:42:14,319 But you start playing with this and whatnot 808 00:42:14,400 --> 00:42:15,679 and do-do-do, could end up with nothing too, 809 00:42:15,760 --> 00:42:17,279 you know what I mean, so it's just... 810 00:42:21,400 --> 00:42:23,039 It's probably a bit low, I know, 811 00:42:23,120 --> 00:42:24,679 but still, we're got to start somewhere. 812 00:42:24,760 --> 00:42:26,719 But that, that's way too low. 813 00:42:26,800 --> 00:42:27,999 Mm. 814 00:42:29,280 --> 00:42:31,279 Well, we'd come down to seven. 815 00:42:31,360 --> 00:42:33,039 Six. 816 00:42:33,120 --> 00:42:38,479 Six. What do you reckon about six, Dan? 817 00:42:38,560 --> 00:42:41,679 Nuh. Too low. 818 00:42:41,760 --> 00:42:43,319 Bestest is six and a half. 819 00:42:47,880 --> 00:42:49,519 Six and a half. Six and a half. 820 00:42:49,600 --> 00:42:51,879 Alright. Yeah. I think you've done well out of that. 821 00:42:51,960 --> 00:42:52,959 Yeah, we'll do six and a half. Thanks, Darryl. 822 00:42:53,040 --> 00:42:54,399 That's excellent. Yeah. Yeah no worries. 823 00:42:54,480 --> 00:42:55,639 Cheers bro. 824 00:42:55,720 --> 00:42:56,919 Yeah look, we did OK. 825 00:42:57,000 --> 00:42:58,359 We got six and a half grand there 826 00:42:58,440 --> 00:43:01,399 so obviously Jock gets half of that for his deal, um... 827 00:43:01,480 --> 00:43:02,839 Still, we come out of it alright. 828 00:43:02,920 --> 00:43:04,999 It puts it towards the tip truck repairs 829 00:43:05,080 --> 00:43:07,719 and really, 3,250 bucks for a a bike ride 830 00:43:07,800 --> 00:43:09,559 in the desert's pretty cool. 831 00:43:14,120 --> 00:43:15,999 Your cut stone there really brought that up. 832 00:43:16,080 --> 00:43:17,279 He was keen on that stone. It was risk free. 833 00:43:17,360 --> 00:43:18,679 Buy it and sell it. 834 00:43:18,760 --> 00:43:20,599 Yeah. It came up really well with my cutting 835 00:43:20,680 --> 00:43:21,999 and polishing skills I've got now. 836 00:43:22,080 --> 00:43:23,959 You're doing a lot better, yeah. Yeah. 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