"Outback Opal Hunters" Episode 4

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 . 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:02,879 . 3 00:00:02,960 --> 00:00:03,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... 4 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:05,399 On Outback Opal Hunters... 5 00:00:05,480 --> 00:00:05,999 new team the Tunnel Rats... 6 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,679 new team the Tunnel Rats... 7 00:00:07,760 --> 00:00:07,999 If we don't find opal, we're absolutely screwed. 8 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,999 If we don't find opal, we're absolutely screwed. 9 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:10,679 If we don't find opal, we're absolutely screwed. 10 00:00:10,760 --> 00:00:11,999 ..face eviction from their mine and town... 11 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,359 ..face eviction from their mine and town... 12 00:00:13,440 --> 00:00:13,999 My life is up there in that camp. 13 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:15,919 My life is up there in that camp. 14 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,999 ..in a race to get out before it's too late. 15 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,519 ..in a race to get out before it's too late. 16 00:00:18,600 --> 00:00:19,999 The opal doesn't want to be found. It wants to kill you. 17 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,679 The opal doesn't want to be found. It wants to kill you. 18 00:00:21,760 --> 00:00:21,999 Apprentice Sam... 19 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,759 Apprentice Sam... 20 00:00:23,840 --> 00:00:23,999 Just be careful. Don't trip. 21 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,919 Just be careful. Don't trip. 22 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,999 ..risks life and limb in a new shaft... 23 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:28,799 ..risks life and limb in a new shaft... 24 00:00:28,880 --> 00:00:29,999 Pete! No air. It's too hot. 25 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,399 Pete! No air. It's too hot. 26 00:00:31,480 --> 00:00:31,999 ..and Col Duff is back... 27 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,359 ..and Col Duff is back... 28 00:00:33,440 --> 00:00:33,999 Only got so many hours in the day. 29 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,599 Only got so many hours in the day. 30 00:00:35,680 --> 00:00:35,999 ..searching for long-lost opal, braving the Outback alone. 31 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,999 ..searching for long-lost opal, braving the Outback alone. 32 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,599 ..searching for long-lost opal, braving the Outback alone. 33 00:00:39,680 --> 00:00:39,999 (BARKS) 34 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:41,279 (BARKS) 35 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:49,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 36 00:01:02,640 --> 00:01:03,999 Mintabie, South Australia. 37 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:05,039 Mintabie, South Australia. 38 00:01:05,120 --> 00:01:05,999 Over 450 kilometres from the nearest city. 39 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,999 Over 450 kilometres from the nearest city. 40 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:09,079 Over 450 kilometres from the nearest city. 41 00:01:09,160 --> 00:01:09,999 Population? Just 30. 42 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:11,999 Population? Just 30. 43 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,359 Population? Just 30. 44 00:01:12,440 --> 00:01:13,999 One of the most isolated opal fields in the world. 45 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:15,879 One of the most isolated opal fields in the world. 46 00:01:17,120 --> 00:01:17,999 Temperatures in the desolate town can hit over 50 degrees Centigrade. 47 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,999 Temperatures in the desolate town can hit over 50 degrees Centigrade. 48 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,519 Temperatures in the desolate town can hit over 50 degrees Centigrade. 49 00:01:23,240 --> 00:01:23,999 Since the 1920s, the hostile landscape has been famous 50 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,999 Since the 1920s, the hostile landscape has been famous 51 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:27,399 Since the 1920s, the hostile landscape has been famous 52 00:01:27,480 --> 00:01:27,999 for its unique Mintabie crystal opal, highly prized. 53 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,999 for its unique Mintabie crystal opal, highly prized. 54 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,999 for its unique Mintabie crystal opal, highly prized. 55 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:32,039 for its unique Mintabie crystal opal, highly prized. 56 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,999 The world is screaming out for me to be opal. 57 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:38,799 The world is screaming out for me to be opal. 58 00:01:38,880 --> 00:01:39,999 The most rare is that really nice black crystal on a black base. 59 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,999 The most rare is that really nice black crystal on a black base. 60 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,639 The most rare is that really nice black crystal on a black base. 61 00:01:42,720 --> 00:01:43,999 That's incredible opal. 62 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,479 That's incredible opal. 63 00:01:45,560 --> 00:01:45,999 Big money, I'm talking $18 million, $20 million, 64 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,999 Big money, I'm talking $18 million, $20 million, 65 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,439 Big money, I'm talking $18 million, $20 million, 66 00:01:48,520 --> 00:01:49,999 $30 million parcels. 67 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:51,639 $30 million parcels. 68 00:01:53,480 --> 00:01:53,999 If that hit you, you'd be dead. 69 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,159 If that hit you, you'd be dead. 70 00:01:55,240 --> 00:01:55,999 Bayden Pearse and Dad Rodney have been hunting opal in Mintabie for over 20 years, 71 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,999 Bayden Pearse and Dad Rodney have been hunting opal in Mintabie for over 20 years, 72 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,999 Bayden Pearse and Dad Rodney have been hunting opal in Mintabie for over 20 years, 73 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,079 Bayden Pearse and Dad Rodney have been hunting opal in Mintabie for over 20 years, 74 00:02:01,840 --> 00:02:01,999 chasing the jackpot. 75 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,839 chasing the jackpot. 76 00:02:03,920 --> 00:02:03,999 Well, he's my flesh and blood and and we work very well together. 77 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,999 Well, he's my flesh and blood and and we work very well together. 78 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,999 Well, he's my flesh and blood and and we work very well together. 79 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:08,399 Well, he's my flesh and blood and and we work very well together. 80 00:02:08,480 --> 00:02:09,999 I respect him as a dad, but also as a mate, as well. 81 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,319 I respect him as a dad, but also as a mate, as well. 82 00:02:11,400 --> 00:02:11,999 I look up to him. 83 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,199 I look up to him. 84 00:02:13,280 --> 00:02:13,999 This is where I was telling you about. 85 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,399 This is where I was telling you about. 86 00:02:15,480 --> 00:02:15,999 Bayden's partner, Elisa Grobe has recently joined the team. 87 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:17,999 Bayden's partner, Elisa Grobe has recently joined the team. 88 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,999 Bayden's partner, Elisa Grobe has recently joined the team. 89 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:20,479 Bayden's partner, Elisa Grobe has recently joined the team. 90 00:02:20,560 --> 00:02:21,999 I'm a newb, I'm a greenhorn in the opal world. 91 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,199 I'm a newb, I'm a greenhorn in the opal world. 92 00:02:23,280 --> 00:02:23,999 Yeah, I'm gonna go make some bombs. Give me a hand? Yeah. OK. Cool. 93 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,999 Yeah, I'm gonna go make some bombs. Give me a hand? Yeah. OK. Cool. 94 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,679 Yeah, I'm gonna go make some bombs. Give me a hand? Yeah. OK. Cool. 95 00:02:27,760 --> 00:02:27,999 Bayden has been using explosives since he was 13. 96 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,999 Bayden has been using explosives since he was 13. 97 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,999 Bayden has been using explosives since he was 13. 98 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:32,399 Bayden has been using explosives since he was 13. 99 00:02:32,480 --> 00:02:33,999 After school, Dad would come and pick me up and take me to the mine. My first job was to make bombs. 100 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,999 After school, Dad would come and pick me up and take me to the mine. My first job was to make bombs. 101 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,999 After school, Dad would come and pick me up and take me to the mine. My first job was to make bombs. 102 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,359 After school, Dad would come and pick me up and take me to the mine. My first job was to make bombs. 103 00:02:41,240 --> 00:02:41,999 Blasting through hard rock is a quicker way to mine, but it comes with high risks. 104 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,999 Blasting through hard rock is a quicker way to mine, but it comes with high risks. 105 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,999 Blasting through hard rock is a quicker way to mine, but it comes with high risks. 106 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:46,959 Blasting through hard rock is a quicker way to mine, but it comes with high risks. 107 00:02:50,160 --> 00:02:51,999 Working with explosives, anything can happen at any time. 108 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,479 Working with explosives, anything can happen at any time. 109 00:02:53,560 --> 00:02:53,999 Got to make sure that it doesn't blow up in your face. 110 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,999 Got to make sure that it doesn't blow up in your face. 111 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:56,199 Got to make sure that it doesn't blow up in your face. 112 00:02:56,280 --> 00:02:57,999 Ohh! (LAUGHS) Firing complete. 113 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,199 Ohh! (LAUGHS) Firing complete. 114 00:02:59,280 --> 00:02:59,999 It would just absolutely tear you to bits, won't be much left of you. 115 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,999 It would just absolutely tear you to bits, won't be much left of you. 116 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:02,879 It would just absolutely tear you to bits, won't be much left of you. 117 00:03:08,400 --> 00:03:09,999 High on a hill, overlooking the Mintabie township, is the Tunnel Rats' camp. 118 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,999 High on a hill, overlooking the Mintabie township, is the Tunnel Rats' camp. 119 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,599 High on a hill, overlooking the Mintabie township, is the Tunnel Rats' camp. 120 00:03:13,680 --> 00:03:13,999 I've been here over 20...over 23 years, something like that now. 121 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,999 I've been here over 20...over 23 years, something like that now. 122 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:17,999 I've been here over 20...over 23 years, something like that now. 123 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:18,239 I've been here over 20...over 23 years, something like that now. 124 00:03:18,320 --> 00:03:19,999 Very remote! (CHUCKLES) 125 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,079 Very remote! (CHUCKLES) 126 00:03:21,160 --> 00:03:21,999 12 hours north of Adelaide and five hours to Alice Springs. 127 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,999 12 hours north of Adelaide and five hours to Alice Springs. 128 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,079 12 hours north of Adelaide and five hours to Alice Springs. 129 00:03:26,160 --> 00:03:27,999 You've got to supply your own power. 130 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:28,159 You've got to supply your own power. 131 00:03:28,240 --> 00:03:29,999 So, solar batteries underneath our cover. 132 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,399 So, solar batteries underneath our cover. 133 00:03:31,480 --> 00:03:31,999 That'll take us through the night. 134 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,679 That'll take us through the night. 135 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:33,999 You don't get good quality food. 136 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,999 You don't get good quality food. 137 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:36,119 You don't get good quality food. 138 00:03:36,200 --> 00:03:37,999 You know, if a lettuce comes up, the leaves are brown. 139 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,999 You know, if a lettuce comes up, the leaves are brown. 140 00:03:40,080 --> 00:03:41,999 You haven't got a great variety of tucker. Peas and beans in cans. 141 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,999 You haven't got a great variety of tucker. Peas and beans in cans. 142 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:45,559 You haven't got a great variety of tucker. Peas and beans in cans. 143 00:03:45,640 --> 00:03:45,999 We grow tomatoes. You can see it's battling a bit, 144 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,999 We grow tomatoes. You can see it's battling a bit, 145 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:48,639 We grow tomatoes. You can see it's battling a bit, 146 00:03:48,720 --> 00:03:49,999 but there's fruit on it. 147 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:50,719 but there's fruit on it. 148 00:03:50,800 --> 00:03:51,999 So... That's our freshest fruit! 149 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:52,879 So... That's our freshest fruit! 150 00:03:52,960 --> 00:03:53,999 (CHUCKLES) 151 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,559 (CHUCKLES) 152 00:03:56,480 --> 00:03:57,999 But there's a shadow hanging over this family of miners. 153 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,599 But there's a shadow hanging over this family of miners. 154 00:04:02,720 --> 00:04:03,999 And over the whole of Mintabie. 155 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:04,999 And over the whole of Mintabie. 156 00:04:05,080 --> 00:04:05,999 The town and the mining area is soon to be shut down. 157 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,999 The town and the mining area is soon to be shut down. 158 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,799 The town and the mining area is soon to be shut down. 159 00:04:09,880 --> 00:04:09,999 We're gonna be getting shut down immediately? It's not - You don't work here. 160 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,999 We're gonna be getting shut down immediately? It's not - You don't work here. 161 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,999 We're gonna be getting shut down immediately? It's not - You don't work here. 162 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:14,199 We're gonna be getting shut down immediately? It's not - You don't work here. 163 00:04:14,280 --> 00:04:15,999 I can't afford to shift. I can't get out of here. 164 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,039 I can't afford to shift. I can't get out of here. 165 00:04:17,120 --> 00:04:17,999 This is the problem. 166 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,919 This is the problem. 167 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:19,999 I'm not pretending that that's easy. 168 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:21,079 I'm not pretending that that's easy. 169 00:04:21,160 --> 00:04:21,999 We just heard today that we have three months before we have to leave. 170 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,999 We just heard today that we have three months before we have to leave. 171 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,519 We just heard today that we have three months before we have to leave. 172 00:04:27,400 --> 00:04:27,999 The government has decided to revoke all mining leases in Mintabie 173 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,999 The government has decided to revoke all mining leases in Mintabie 174 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,999 The government has decided to revoke all mining leases in Mintabie 175 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:32,359 The government has decided to revoke all mining leases in Mintabie 176 00:04:32,440 --> 00:04:33,999 and hand the land back to its indigenous owners. 177 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:35,999 and hand the land back to its indigenous owners. 178 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:36,039 and hand the land back to its indigenous owners. 179 00:04:36,120 --> 00:04:37,999 For the opal miners and the townspeople, 180 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:38,679 For the opal miners and the townspeople, 181 00:04:38,760 --> 00:04:39,999 they stand to lose everything. 182 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:40,759 they stand to lose everything. 183 00:04:40,840 --> 00:04:41,999 My life is up there in that camp. 184 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,079 My life is up there in that camp. 185 00:04:43,160 --> 00:04:43,999 And everything that I own is in that... 186 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,999 And everything that I own is in that... 187 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:46,599 And everything that I own is in that... 188 00:04:46,680 --> 00:04:47,999 (BLEEP) 189 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,959 (BLEEP) 190 00:04:51,440 --> 00:04:51,999 Having a deadline and not knowing where or what's going to happen is quite scary for us. 191 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,999 Having a deadline and not knowing where or what's going to happen is quite scary for us. 192 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,999 Having a deadline and not knowing where or what's going to happen is quite scary for us. 193 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,159 Having a deadline and not knowing where or what's going to happen is quite scary for us. 194 00:04:58,800 --> 00:04:59,999 My worst fear is definitely Dad being homeless. 195 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,559 My worst fear is definitely Dad being homeless. 196 00:05:03,320 --> 00:05:03,999 And me not being able to support Dad any more, because I don't know what I'm going to do, either. 197 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,999 And me not being able to support Dad any more, because I don't know what I'm going to do, either. 198 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,999 And me not being able to support Dad any more, because I don't know what I'm going to do, either. 199 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:08,719 And me not being able to support Dad any more, because I don't know what I'm going to do, either. 200 00:05:08,800 --> 00:05:09,999 For 17 years, 201 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:10,799 For 17 years, 202 00:05:10,880 --> 00:05:11,999 Bayden and Rodney have invested heavily 203 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,559 Bayden and Rodney have invested heavily 204 00:05:13,640 --> 00:05:13,999 in their 200m by 100m Grasshopper mine, 205 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:15,999 in their 200m by 100m Grasshopper mine, 206 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,399 in their 200m by 100m Grasshopper mine, 207 00:05:17,480 --> 00:05:17,999 with little return. 208 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,479 with little return. 209 00:05:20,880 --> 00:05:21,999 We haven't found anything for years. 210 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,159 We haven't found anything for years. 211 00:05:24,240 --> 00:05:25,839 Realistically, 212 00:05:25,920 --> 00:05:25,999 we haven't found anything more than $40,000, 213 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,999 we haven't found anything more than $40,000, 214 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:28,959 we haven't found anything more than $40,000, 215 00:05:29,040 --> 00:05:29,999 in our whole mining career up here. 216 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,439 in our whole mining career up here. 217 00:05:32,760 --> 00:05:33,999 I farmed in Donald, in Central Victoria, for all my life. 218 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,999 I farmed in Donald, in Central Victoria, for all my life. 219 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:36,639 I farmed in Donald, in Central Victoria, for all my life. 220 00:05:36,720 --> 00:05:37,999 I sold the family farm 221 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:38,719 I sold the family farm 222 00:05:38,800 --> 00:05:39,999 and I came up here to try to find it rich. 223 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,399 and I came up here to try to find it rich. 224 00:05:42,800 --> 00:05:43,999 When I came here, 225 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:44,959 When I came here, 226 00:05:45,040 --> 00:05:45,999 I put $500,000 into the ground and there's not much left. 227 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,999 I put $500,000 into the ground and there's not much left. 228 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,599 I put $500,000 into the ground and there's not much left. 229 00:05:54,280 --> 00:05:55,999 I want a bit of payback. 230 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:56,639 I want a bit of payback. 231 00:05:57,760 --> 00:05:57,999 I haven't got the money to shift my camp. 232 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,999 I haven't got the money to shift my camp. 233 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,199 I haven't got the money to shift my camp. 234 00:06:01,280 --> 00:06:01,999 It's all the cost of moving your machinery. 235 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,999 It's all the cost of moving your machinery. 236 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:04,759 It's all the cost of moving your machinery. 237 00:06:04,840 --> 00:06:05,999 It's... It's just not that easy. 238 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,199 It's... It's just not that easy. 239 00:06:09,040 --> 00:06:09,999 We've all got to get out of here. 240 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:10,719 We've all got to get out of here. 241 00:06:10,800 --> 00:06:11,999 If I've got no money to get out, well, I don't know where I'm gonna go 242 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,999 If I've got no money to get out, well, I don't know where I'm gonna go 243 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:14,039 If I've got no money to get out, well, I don't know where I'm gonna go 244 00:06:14,120 --> 00:06:15,999 and how I can afford to shift. 245 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:16,439 and how I can afford to shift. 246 00:06:16,520 --> 00:06:17,999 Opal is the only way out. 247 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,159 Opal is the only way out. 248 00:06:19,240 --> 00:06:19,999 The team have just three months to make enough money 249 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,999 The team have just three months to make enough money 250 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:22,759 The team have just three months to make enough money 251 00:06:22,840 --> 00:06:23,999 to move their entire operation to a new opal town. 252 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,999 to move their entire operation to a new opal town. 253 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:27,479 to move their entire operation to a new opal town. 254 00:06:27,560 --> 00:06:27,999 What they can't afford to move, they'll be forced to abandon. 255 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:29,999 What they can't afford to move, they'll be forced to abandon. 256 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,999 What they can't afford to move, they'll be forced to abandon. 257 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:32,119 What they can't afford to move, they'll be forced to abandon. 258 00:06:33,320 --> 00:06:33,999 We really need to find it big and find it fast, because we're running out of time. 259 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,999 We really need to find it big and find it fast, because we're running out of time. 260 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,999 We really need to find it big and find it fast, because we're running out of time. 261 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:38,599 We really need to find it big and find it fast, because we're running out of time. 262 00:06:38,680 --> 00:06:39,999 If I don't get at least $200,000, 263 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,799 If I don't get at least $200,000, 264 00:06:41,880 --> 00:06:41,999 I'm stuffed, Dad's stuffed, we're screwed, we've got nowhere to go. 265 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,999 I'm stuffed, Dad's stuffed, we're screwed, we've got nowhere to go. 266 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,999 I'm stuffed, Dad's stuffed, we're screwed, we've got nowhere to go. 267 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:46,399 I'm stuffed, Dad's stuffed, we're screwed, we've got nowhere to go. 268 00:06:46,480 --> 00:06:47,999 A lot to think about. I'm gonna need your help, if you're willing to help me. 269 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,959 A lot to think about. I'm gonna need your help, if you're willing to help me. 270 00:06:50,040 --> 00:06:51,999 Of course I am. You know that. I love you. 271 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:52,479 Of course I am. You know that. I love you. 272 00:06:52,560 --> 00:06:53,999 We've only got three months, so this is our last shot. 273 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,559 We've only got three months, so this is our last shot. 274 00:07:04,680 --> 00:07:05,999 Yee-haw! 275 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,679 Yee-haw! 276 00:07:06,760 --> 00:07:07,999 Gonna go and find some opal. 277 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,119 Gonna go and find some opal. 278 00:07:09,200 --> 00:07:09,999 Col Duff. 279 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,039 Col Duff. 280 00:07:11,120 --> 00:07:11,999 Prospector. Opal miner. 281 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,999 Prospector. Opal miner. 282 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:15,039 Prospector. Opal miner. 283 00:07:15,120 --> 00:07:15,999 Cutter. 284 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,279 Cutter. 285 00:07:17,360 --> 00:07:17,999 If I get the cutting right, well, that's the best money. 286 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,999 If I get the cutting right, well, that's the best money. 287 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:20,719 If I get the cutting right, well, that's the best money. 288 00:07:20,800 --> 00:07:21,999 For 30 years, this veteran of the Queensland opal fields has had a passion for the queen of gems. 289 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,999 For 30 years, this veteran of the Queensland opal fields has had a passion for the queen of gems. 290 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,999 For 30 years, this veteran of the Queensland opal fields has had a passion for the queen of gems. 291 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,759 For 30 years, this veteran of the Queensland opal fields has had a passion for the queen of gems. 292 00:07:27,840 --> 00:07:27,999 Just that thrill of the hunt, that adventurous spirit, I love it. 293 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,999 Just that thrill of the hunt, that adventurous spirit, I love it. 294 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,239 Just that thrill of the hunt, that adventurous spirit, I love it. 295 00:07:32,360 --> 00:07:33,999 Using a combination of cutting-edge technology... 296 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:35,599 Using a combination of cutting-edge technology... 297 00:07:38,680 --> 00:07:39,999 ..and historical research... 298 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,679 ..and historical research... 299 00:07:45,320 --> 00:07:45,999 We're just having a look at the old history archives. 300 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,999 We're just having a look at the old history archives. 301 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,919 We're just having a look at the old history archives. 302 00:07:51,120 --> 00:07:51,999 Col's specialty is tracking down long-abandoned mines 303 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,999 Col's specialty is tracking down long-abandoned mines 304 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,599 Col's specialty is tracking down long-abandoned mines 305 00:07:54,680 --> 00:07:55,999 and unearthing long-forgotten treasures 306 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,079 and unearthing long-forgotten treasures 307 00:07:57,160 --> 00:07:57,999 missed by the old-time miners during the first opal rush of 1888. 308 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,999 missed by the old-time miners during the first opal rush of 1888. 309 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,999 missed by the old-time miners during the first opal rush of 1888. 310 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:02,039 missed by the old-time miners during the first opal rush of 1888. 311 00:08:02,120 --> 00:08:03,999 This is part of The Mining Journal of 1902. 312 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,519 This is part of The Mining Journal of 1902. 313 00:08:05,600 --> 00:08:05,999 To mount his opal-hunting expedition, Col is scouring the records. 314 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,999 To mount his opal-hunting expedition, Col is scouring the records. 315 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,999 To mount his opal-hunting expedition, Col is scouring the records. 316 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:10,959 To mount his opal-hunting expedition, Col is scouring the records. 317 00:08:11,040 --> 00:08:11,999 This will help us, you know, 318 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:12,719 This will help us, you know, 319 00:08:12,800 --> 00:08:13,999 maybe find some old places that no-one has been to for a long time. 320 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,999 maybe find some old places that no-one has been to for a long time. 321 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:16,719 maybe find some old places that no-one has been to for a long time. 322 00:08:16,800 --> 00:08:17,999 Everything they've done tells a story. 323 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,239 Everything they've done tells a story. 324 00:08:19,320 --> 00:08:19,999 We can utilise their work to help us find places. 325 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:21,999 We can utilise their work to help us find places. 326 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:23,719 We can utilise their work to help us find places. 327 00:08:23,800 --> 00:08:23,999 (READS) A number of Opalton miners 328 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,599 (READS) A number of Opalton miners 329 00:08:25,680 --> 00:08:25,999 recently determined to examine the country to the south of Opalton, 330 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,999 recently determined to examine the country to the south of Opalton, 331 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,719 recently determined to examine the country to the south of Opalton, 332 00:08:29,800 --> 00:08:29,999 where they intend to work in the vicinity of Horse Creek and Hyde Park Creek. 333 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,999 where they intend to work in the vicinity of Horse Creek and Hyde Park Creek. 334 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:33,999 where they intend to work in the vicinity of Horse Creek and Hyde Park Creek. 335 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:34,679 where they intend to work in the vicinity of Horse Creek and Hyde Park Creek. 336 00:08:34,760 --> 00:08:35,999 I think we've got enough to go and have a look. 337 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,519 I think we've got enough to go and have a look. 338 00:08:38,600 --> 00:08:39,999 Horse Creek is a long-lost mining camp, abandoned over 100 years ago. 339 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,999 Horse Creek is a long-lost mining camp, abandoned over 100 years ago. 340 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,759 Horse Creek is a long-lost mining camp, abandoned over 100 years ago. 341 00:08:43,840 --> 00:08:43,999 Col is hoping it will lead to opal the old-timers left behind. 342 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,999 Col is hoping it will lead to opal the old-timers left behind. 343 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:47,999 Col is hoping it will lead to opal the old-timers left behind. 344 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,359 Col is hoping it will lead to opal the old-timers left behind. 345 00:08:48,440 --> 00:08:49,999 In those days, only the best was worth something. 346 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:51,639 In those days, only the best was worth something. 347 00:08:53,000 --> 00:08:53,999 They threw away all the matrix and pancakes and boulders. 348 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,999 They threw away all the matrix and pancakes and boulders. 349 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:56,479 They threw away all the matrix and pancakes and boulders. 350 00:08:56,560 --> 00:08:57,999 So, sometimes, we find beautiful blue-green pipes 351 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:59,999 So, sometimes, we find beautiful blue-green pipes 352 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:00,359 So, sometimes, we find beautiful blue-green pipes 353 00:09:00,440 --> 00:09:01,999 that they've discarded. 354 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:02,719 that they've discarded. 355 00:09:02,800 --> 00:09:03,999 My season target this year is about... 356 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,999 My season target this year is about... 357 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,079 My season target this year is about... 358 00:09:06,160 --> 00:09:07,999 Yeah, if I can't come up with ten grand, 359 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:08,879 Yeah, if I can't come up with ten grand, 360 00:09:08,960 --> 00:09:09,999 I'm gonna start getting hungry. 361 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,479 I'm gonna start getting hungry. 362 00:09:11,560 --> 00:09:11,999 But over the past few years, fate has dealt Col a cruel hand. 363 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,999 But over the past few years, fate has dealt Col a cruel hand. 364 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,999 But over the past few years, fate has dealt Col a cruel hand. 365 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:16,079 But over the past few years, fate has dealt Col a cruel hand. 366 00:09:16,160 --> 00:09:17,999 Cancer... 367 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,079 Cancer... 368 00:09:18,160 --> 00:09:19,959 (RETCHES) 369 00:09:20,040 --> 00:09:21,999 ..and, most recently, Barmah Forest fever. 370 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,359 ..and, most recently, Barmah Forest fever. 371 00:09:24,440 --> 00:09:25,999 His battles with ill health have kept him off the opal fields for months at a time, 372 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,999 His battles with ill health have kept him off the opal fields for months at a time, 373 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,599 His battles with ill health have kept him off the opal fields for months at a time, 374 00:09:29,680 --> 00:09:29,999 costing him a share of an $80,000 find by former partners Aaron and Greg. 375 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,999 costing him a share of an $80,000 find by former partners Aaron and Greg. 376 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,999 costing him a share of an $80,000 find by former partners Aaron and Greg. 377 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,279 costing him a share of an $80,000 find by former partners Aaron and Greg. 378 00:09:35,360 --> 00:09:35,999 Now that is opal, mate. 379 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,839 Now that is opal, mate. 380 00:09:37,920 --> 00:09:37,999 There's lots of work to do and time is running out. 381 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,999 There's lots of work to do and time is running out. 382 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,999 There's lots of work to do and time is running out. 383 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,199 There's lots of work to do and time is running out. 384 00:09:42,280 --> 00:09:43,999 This season has begun with yet more chilling news. 385 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,999 This season has begun with yet more chilling news. 386 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:46,839 This season has begun with yet more chilling news. 387 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:47,999 I've just come to Longreach to get a MRI scan on my chest. 388 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,999 I've just come to Longreach to get a MRI scan on my chest. 389 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,159 I've just come to Longreach to get a MRI scan on my chest. 390 00:09:51,240 --> 00:09:51,999 They found a couple of little lumps or nodes on the top of my lungs. 391 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,999 They found a couple of little lumps or nodes on the top of my lungs. 392 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,999 They found a couple of little lumps or nodes on the top of my lungs. 393 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:56,319 They found a couple of little lumps or nodes on the top of my lungs. 394 00:09:56,400 --> 00:09:57,999 That gave me a bit of a fright. 395 00:09:58,080 --> 00:09:59,999 A bit on edge until I do get the results. 396 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,839 A bit on edge until I do get the results. 397 00:10:00,920 --> 00:10:01,999 I'd better go and put my mind on finding something interesting. 398 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,999 I'd better go and put my mind on finding something interesting. 399 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,359 I'd better go and put my mind on finding something interesting. 400 00:10:06,640 --> 00:10:07,999 Col's girlfriend, Peta, and her two daughters have supported Col in his hours of need. 401 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,999 Col's girlfriend, Peta, and her two daughters have supported Col in his hours of need. 402 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,999 Col's girlfriend, Peta, and her two daughters have supported Col in his hours of need. 403 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,439 Col's girlfriend, Peta, and her two daughters have supported Col in his hours of need. 404 00:10:12,520 --> 00:10:13,999 Now he wants to support them. 405 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:14,799 Now he wants to support them. 406 00:10:14,880 --> 00:10:15,999 'When it comes down to kids and families and relationships and that your priorities change. 407 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,999 'When it comes down to kids and families and relationships and that your priorities change. 408 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,999 'When it comes down to kids and families and relationships and that your priorities change. 409 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:20,919 'When it comes down to kids and families and relationships and that your priorities change. 410 00:10:21,000 --> 00:10:21,999 I'll just use that as motivation to work harder, try harder.' 411 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,999 I'll just use that as motivation to work harder, try harder.' 412 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,559 I'll just use that as motivation to work harder, try harder.' 413 00:10:25,640 --> 00:10:25,999 So, my priority now is...go and find some opal and get on top of things. 414 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,999 So, my priority now is...go and find some opal and get on top of things. 415 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,999 So, my priority now is...go and find some opal and get on top of things. 416 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,239 So, my priority now is...go and find some opal and get on top of things. 417 00:10:31,320 --> 00:10:31,999 Good, mate. 418 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,239 Good, mate. 419 00:10:33,320 --> 00:10:33,999 (STARTS ENGINE) 420 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:34,799 (STARTS ENGINE) 421 00:10:34,880 --> 00:10:35,999 Col heads for the vast emptiness of the Australian Outback, 422 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,999 Col heads for the vast emptiness of the Australian Outback, 423 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:38,959 Col heads for the vast emptiness of the Australian Outback, 424 00:10:39,040 --> 00:10:39,999 with only his faithful companion, Finn McCool, for company. 425 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,999 with only his faithful companion, Finn McCool, for company. 426 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,759 with only his faithful companion, Finn McCool, for company. 427 00:10:46,080 --> 00:10:47,999 A big strip of country that we're looking at. 428 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,079 A big strip of country that we're looking at. 429 00:10:49,160 --> 00:10:49,999 There might be a couple of different ways to get into it. 430 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,999 There might be a couple of different ways to get into it. 431 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:52,919 There might be a couple of different ways to get into it. 432 00:10:53,000 --> 00:10:53,999 And a couple of different ways that you've got no hope, because something is in the way. 433 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,999 And a couple of different ways that you've got no hope, because something is in the way. 434 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,999 And a couple of different ways that you've got no hope, because something is in the way. 435 00:11:06,120 --> 00:11:07,999 25 kilometres north of Lightning Ridge, New South Wales... 436 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,999 25 kilometres north of Lightning Ridge, New South Wales... 437 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:10,839 25 kilometres north of Lightning Ridge, New South Wales... 438 00:11:10,920 --> 00:11:11,999 All good? 439 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,519 All good? 440 00:11:12,600 --> 00:11:13,999 All good. Swing it round. 441 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:14,599 All good. Swing it round. 442 00:11:14,680 --> 00:11:15,999 Experienced miner Pete Cooke and apprentice partner 20-year-old Sam Westra 443 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,999 Experienced miner Pete Cooke and apprentice partner 20-year-old Sam Westra 444 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,999 Experienced miner Pete Cooke and apprentice partner 20-year-old Sam Westra 445 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:20,279 Experienced miner Pete Cooke and apprentice partner 20-year-old Sam Westra 446 00:11:20,360 --> 00:11:21,999 are preparing their Allawah claim. 447 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,599 are preparing their Allawah claim. 448 00:11:23,680 --> 00:11:23,999 To actually set up and get started is never an easy thing. 449 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,999 To actually set up and get started is never an easy thing. 450 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,359 To actually set up and get started is never an easy thing. 451 00:11:27,440 --> 00:11:27,999 I've seen worse. 452 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,119 I've seen worse. 453 00:11:29,200 --> 00:11:29,999 Seen worse. (LAUGHS) 454 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,039 Seen worse. (LAUGHS) 455 00:11:31,120 --> 00:11:31,999 Oh, it should be all right. Shouldn't fall over in the wind. 456 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,999 Oh, it should be all right. Shouldn't fall over in the wind. 457 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:34,479 Oh, it should be all right. Shouldn't fall over in the wind. 458 00:11:34,560 --> 00:11:35,999 Let's hope not! (LAUGHS) 459 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,919 Let's hope not! (LAUGHS) 460 00:11:40,920 --> 00:11:41,999 Houston, we've got a problem. 461 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,679 Houston, we've got a problem. 462 00:11:42,760 --> 00:11:43,999 Beset by equipment breakdowns... 463 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:44,839 Beset by equipment breakdowns... 464 00:11:44,920 --> 00:11:45,999 That's jammed. It's not right. 465 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:46,679 That's jammed. It's not right. 466 00:11:46,760 --> 00:11:47,999 ..Pete and Sam have had a poor start to the season. 467 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,999 ..Pete and Sam have had a poor start to the season. 468 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:50,399 ..Pete and Sam have had a poor start to the season. 469 00:11:50,480 --> 00:11:51,999 Can't afford to be sitting around. 470 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:52,839 Can't afford to be sitting around. 471 00:11:52,920 --> 00:11:53,999 Every dollar is important to Sam. 472 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,319 Every dollar is important to Sam. 473 00:11:55,400 --> 00:11:55,999 So it's important that we find some opal. 474 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:57,999 So it's important that we find some opal. 475 00:11:58,080 --> 00:11:59,999 If I don't find any opal, you know, I'm not going anywhere. 476 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,999 If I don't find any opal, you know, I'm not going anywhere. 477 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:02,799 If I don't find any opal, you know, I'm not going anywhere. 478 00:12:02,880 --> 00:12:03,999 How are you, Dad? 479 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:04,319 How are you, Dad? 480 00:12:04,400 --> 00:12:05,999 This it, mate? This is it. 481 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,399 This it, mate? This is it. 482 00:12:06,480 --> 00:12:07,999 It's only Sam's second season of opal hunting... 483 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,239 It's only Sam's second season of opal hunting... 484 00:12:09,320 --> 00:12:09,999 What a life. 485 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:10,919 What a life. 486 00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:11,999 ..and he wants to prove to his dad he can make a career of it. 487 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,999 ..and he wants to prove to his dad he can make a career of it. 488 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:14,359 ..and he wants to prove to his dad he can make a career of it. 489 00:12:14,440 --> 00:12:15,999 What happens if you find no opals? 490 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:16,839 What happens if you find no opals? 491 00:12:16,920 --> 00:12:17,999 I've got no doubt about it, we'll find some. 492 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,919 I've got no doubt about it, we'll find some. 493 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999 How long it takes, I can't tell you that! But... 494 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,039 How long it takes, I can't tell you that! But... 495 00:12:23,120 --> 00:12:23,999 people will go ten years without 496 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,519 people will go ten years without 497 00:12:25,600 --> 00:12:25,999 and then find millions. 498 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,599 and then find millions. 499 00:12:27,680 --> 00:12:27,999 Well, true and some are here for a long time and never find anything. 500 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:29,999 Well, true and some are here for a long time and never find anything. 501 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,079 Well, true and some are here for a long time and never find anything. 502 00:12:32,840 --> 00:12:33,999 Well, I've been mining with Pete for just over a year now 503 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:35,999 Well, I've been mining with Pete for just over a year now 504 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:36,039 Well, I've been mining with Pete for just over a year now 505 00:12:36,120 --> 00:12:37,919 and we haven't found much at all. 506 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,999 You know? Just barely enough to cover the fuel costs, 507 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:40,999 You know? Just barely enough to cover the fuel costs, 508 00:12:41,080 --> 00:12:41,999 so we really need something to turn our way. 509 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,759 so we really need something to turn our way. 510 00:12:43,840 --> 00:12:43,999 The opal they're hunting and Lightning Ridge is famous for 511 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,999 The opal they're hunting and Lightning Ridge is famous for 512 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,719 The opal they're hunting and Lightning Ridge is famous for 513 00:12:47,800 --> 00:12:47,999 is black opal, the most valuable opal on the planet. 514 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,999 is black opal, the most valuable opal on the planet. 515 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:51,999 is black opal, the most valuable opal on the planet. 516 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:52,039 is black opal, the most valuable opal on the planet. 517 00:12:55,240 --> 00:12:55,999 It's worth over 500 times more than gold. 518 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,999 It's worth over 500 times more than gold. 519 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:58,439 It's worth over 500 times more than gold. 520 00:12:58,520 --> 00:12:59,999 I get up every day, out of bed, hoping, 521 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:00,999 I get up every day, out of bed, hoping, 522 00:13:01,080 --> 00:13:01,999 hoping to go underground and see big money. 523 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,999 hoping to go underground and see big money. 524 00:13:06,280 --> 00:13:07,999 We've got a claim at Allawah that's showing a bit of potential. 525 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,999 We've got a claim at Allawah that's showing a bit of potential. 526 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:10,119 We've got a claim at Allawah that's showing a bit of potential. 527 00:13:11,120 --> 00:13:11,999 Pete has had the two belling-out machines out there. 528 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,999 Pete has had the two belling-out machines out there. 529 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:14,879 Pete has had the two belling-out machines out there. 530 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,999 Once the shaft reaches the opal level, 531 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,399 Once the shaft reaches the opal level, 532 00:13:18,480 --> 00:13:19,999 an area is then dug wide enough for machines to enter 533 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,999 an area is then dug wide enough for machines to enter 534 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:22,079 an area is then dug wide enough for machines to enter 535 00:13:22,160 --> 00:13:23,999 in a process called 'belling out'. 536 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,759 in a process called 'belling out'. 537 00:13:25,960 --> 00:13:25,999 In a new mine shaft, Pete and Sam have found traces of black opal. 538 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,999 In a new mine shaft, Pete and Sam have found traces of black opal. 539 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,999 In a new mine shaft, Pete and Sam have found traces of black opal. 540 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,599 In a new mine shaft, Pete and Sam have found traces of black opal. 541 00:13:30,680 --> 00:13:31,999 They've gone as far as they can with machines. 542 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:33,199 They've gone as far as they can with machines. 543 00:13:33,280 --> 00:13:33,999 Now they need to do the rest by hand. 544 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:35,919 Now they need to do the rest by hand. 545 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,999 There's enough room for a bloke to get in, pull some dirt from there and have a look. 546 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,999 There's enough room for a bloke to get in, pull some dirt from there and have a look. 547 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,559 There's enough room for a bloke to get in, pull some dirt from there and have a look. 548 00:13:40,640 --> 00:13:41,999 The task of descending the one-metre-wide hole falls to rookie Sam. 549 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,999 The task of descending the one-metre-wide hole falls to rookie Sam. 550 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,439 The task of descending the one-metre-wide hole falls to rookie Sam. 551 00:13:45,520 --> 00:13:45,999 Sam hasn't done this sort of stuff before, so it's all new to him. 552 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,999 Sam hasn't done this sort of stuff before, so it's all new to him. 553 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,359 Sam hasn't done this sort of stuff before, so it's all new to him. 554 00:13:49,440 --> 00:13:49,999 Just be careful. Don't trip. 555 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,439 Just be careful. Don't trip. 556 00:13:51,520 --> 00:13:51,999 Rock falls are one of his biggest hazards. 557 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,999 Rock falls are one of his biggest hazards. 558 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,319 Rock falls are one of his biggest hazards. 559 00:13:54,400 --> 00:13:55,999 At the bottom of a 20-metre shaft, 560 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:56,399 At the bottom of a 20-metre shaft, 561 00:13:56,480 --> 00:13:57,999 a five-kilo rock will be travelling at over 70 kilometres per hour. 562 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,999 a five-kilo rock will be travelling at over 70 kilometres per hour. 563 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,039 a five-kilo rock will be travelling at over 70 kilometres per hour. 564 00:14:01,120 --> 00:14:01,999 A bit of an awkward place to be, down a mine hole, 565 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999 A bit of an awkward place to be, down a mine hole, 566 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:04,119 A bit of an awkward place to be, down a mine hole, 567 00:14:04,200 --> 00:14:05,999 not ever having done it before. 568 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,119 not ever having done it before. 569 00:14:09,320 --> 00:14:09,999 Aah. Look out, Sam! 570 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,959 Aah. Look out, Sam! 571 00:14:15,520 --> 00:14:15,999 What happened there? 572 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,519 What happened there? 573 00:14:23,960 --> 00:14:23,999 In a 140 metre tunnel... 574 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,999 In a 140 metre tunnel... 575 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:26,239 In a 140 metre tunnel... 576 00:14:27,320 --> 00:14:27,999 This is your feeding, feeding potch. 577 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,599 This is your feeding, feeding potch. 578 00:14:29,680 --> 00:14:29,999 ..the Tunnel Rats have pinned their hopes on one last promising spot to find opal. 579 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,999 ..the Tunnel Rats have pinned their hopes on one last promising spot to find opal. 580 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,999 ..the Tunnel Rats have pinned their hopes on one last promising spot to find opal. 581 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,439 ..the Tunnel Rats have pinned their hopes on one last promising spot to find opal. 582 00:14:35,520 --> 00:14:35,999 Further on, it will drop down. 583 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,519 Further on, it will drop down. 584 00:14:37,600 --> 00:14:37,999 And it should... 585 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,599 And it should... 586 00:14:40,600 --> 00:14:41,999 ..make opal for us. 587 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:42,599 ..make opal for us. 588 00:14:44,680 --> 00:14:45,999 In three months' time, they'll lose their home and mine. 589 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,999 In three months' time, they'll lose their home and mine. 590 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:48,679 In three months' time, they'll lose their home and mine. 591 00:14:48,760 --> 00:14:49,999 But, recently, Bayden and dad Rodney lost a whole lot more. 592 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,999 But, recently, Bayden and dad Rodney lost a whole lot more. 593 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:53,479 But, recently, Bayden and dad Rodney lost a whole lot more. 594 00:14:55,360 --> 00:14:55,999 I lost my mom about four months ago. 595 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,359 I lost my mom about four months ago. 596 00:15:00,520 --> 00:15:01,999 That was a long battle with cancer and cancer is a bit of a bitch. 597 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,999 That was a long battle with cancer and cancer is a bit of a bitch. 598 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:04,839 That was a long battle with cancer and cancer is a bit of a bitch. 599 00:15:06,920 --> 00:15:07,999 Come on. 600 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:08,519 Come on. 601 00:15:10,320 --> 00:15:11,999 We had our moments, 602 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,319 We had our moments, 603 00:15:12,400 --> 00:15:13,999 but we loved each other. 604 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:14,399 but we loved each other. 605 00:15:14,480 --> 00:15:15,999 And the best part about it is I had a big input in her life 606 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:17,999 And the best part about it is I had a big input in her life 607 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,959 And the best part about it is I had a big input in her life 608 00:15:19,040 --> 00:15:19,999 in the last year and a half 609 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,439 in the last year and a half 610 00:15:21,520 --> 00:15:21,999 before she...left. 611 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:23,519 before she...left. 612 00:15:24,840 --> 00:15:25,999 I've been through so much. 613 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:26,839 I've been through so much. 614 00:15:26,920 --> 00:15:27,999 But other people have been through a lot more than what I have. 615 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,999 But other people have been through a lot more than what I have. 616 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,759 But other people have been through a lot more than what I have. 617 00:15:33,520 --> 00:15:33,999 The Tunnel Rats are desperate to find $200,000 618 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,999 The Tunnel Rats are desperate to find $200,000 619 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,999 The Tunnel Rats are desperate to find $200,000 620 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:38,079 The Tunnel Rats are desperate to find $200,000 621 00:15:38,160 --> 00:15:39,999 to move their mining operation, 622 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:40,159 to move their mining operation, 623 00:15:40,240 --> 00:15:41,999 but for 17 years they've barely found anything at all. 624 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,839 but for 17 years they've barely found anything at all. 625 00:15:45,720 --> 00:15:45,999 Well, we know that we're in a good area. 626 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:47,999 Well, we know that we're in a good area. 627 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,519 Well, we know that we're in a good area. 628 00:15:48,600 --> 00:15:49,999 There's been miners around us that have done very well at a mine in that particular area. 629 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,999 There's been miners around us that have done very well at a mine in that particular area. 630 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,999 There's been miners around us that have done very well at a mine in that particular area. 631 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,119 There's been miners around us that have done very well at a mine in that particular area. 632 00:15:54,200 --> 00:15:55,999 So we're hoping that... 633 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:56,199 So we're hoping that... 634 00:15:56,280 --> 00:15:57,999 it's going to be our luck soon. 635 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:58,279 it's going to be our luck soon. 636 00:15:58,360 --> 00:15:59,999 Probably just drill here. Blast it. And see what we've got. 637 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,999 Probably just drill here. Blast it. And see what we've got. 638 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:02,599 Probably just drill here. Blast it. And see what we've got. 639 00:16:04,440 --> 00:16:05,999 With the cash almost gone, they need to find opal soon. 640 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,999 With the cash almost gone, they need to find opal soon. 641 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:08,599 With the cash almost gone, they need to find opal soon. 642 00:16:10,440 --> 00:16:11,999 There's a tunnel in there. 643 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,959 There's a tunnel in there. 644 00:16:13,040 --> 00:16:13,999 A what? A tunnel. Is there? 645 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:15,199 A what? A tunnel. Is there? 646 00:16:15,280 --> 00:16:15,999 It's a bad sign. They've broken through into a void behind the wall. 647 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,999 It's a bad sign. They've broken through into a void behind the wall. 648 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,839 It's a bad sign. They've broken through into a void behind the wall. 649 00:16:19,920 --> 00:16:19,999 We've gone through. Into what? 650 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,999 We've gone through. Into what? 651 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:22,239 We've gone through. Into what? 652 00:16:22,320 --> 00:16:23,999 Sometimes, when you're mining, you break into old tunnels from old miners. 653 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,999 Sometimes, when you're mining, you break into old tunnels from old miners. 654 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,359 Sometimes, when you're mining, you break into old tunnels from old miners. 655 00:16:27,440 --> 00:16:27,999 There is a big chance that someone has beaten us to it. 656 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,999 There is a big chance that someone has beaten us to it. 657 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,879 There is a big chance that someone has beaten us to it. 658 00:16:30,960 --> 00:16:31,999 It's happened many, many, many times before. 659 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,559 It's happened many, many, many times before. 660 00:16:40,360 --> 00:16:41,999 Where is the opal, Finn? 661 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,359 Where is the opal, Finn? 662 00:16:42,440 --> 00:16:43,799 Where? Where? 663 00:16:43,880 --> 00:16:43,999 In the harsh, remote Queensland Outback, 664 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,999 In the harsh, remote Queensland Outback, 665 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,079 In the harsh, remote Queensland Outback, 666 00:16:47,160 --> 00:16:47,999 Col Duff is searching for a long lost mine, abandoned over a century ago. 667 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,999 Col Duff is searching for a long lost mine, abandoned over a century ago. 668 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,999 Col Duff is searching for a long lost mine, abandoned over a century ago. 669 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:53,159 Col Duff is searching for a long lost mine, abandoned over a century ago. 670 00:16:53,240 --> 00:16:53,999 It's not the sort of place you want to get lost in. 671 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,999 It's not the sort of place you want to get lost in. 672 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,359 It's not the sort of place you want to get lost in. 673 00:16:57,440 --> 00:16:57,999 You've got to be prepared. If you don't, it's going to end in tragedy. 674 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,999 You've got to be prepared. If you don't, it's going to end in tragedy. 675 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,999 You've got to be prepared. If you don't, it's going to end in tragedy. 676 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:02,439 You've got to be prepared. If you don't, it's going to end in tragedy. 677 00:17:02,520 --> 00:17:03,999 After a three-hour drive, Col is in the right area, 678 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,999 After a three-hour drive, Col is in the right area, 679 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,079 After a three-hour drive, Col is in the right area, 680 00:17:07,160 --> 00:17:07,999 but wants to pinpoint the location of the mine site known as Horse Creek. 681 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:09,999 but wants to pinpoint the location of the mine site known as Horse Creek. 682 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:11,999 but wants to pinpoint the location of the mine site known as Horse Creek. 683 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,359 but wants to pinpoint the location of the mine site known as Horse Creek. 684 00:17:12,440 --> 00:17:13,999 This has really revolutionised prospecting and surveying. 685 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:15,999 This has really revolutionised prospecting and surveying. 686 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,439 This has really revolutionised prospecting and surveying. 687 00:17:19,280 --> 00:17:19,999 It's amazing what a bird's-eye view will show you. 688 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,999 It's amazing what a bird's-eye view will show you. 689 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:22,079 It's amazing what a bird's-eye view will show you. 690 00:17:22,160 --> 00:17:23,999 I'll take her up to about 100 metres and just see what it looks like. 691 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,999 I'll take her up to about 100 metres and just see what it looks like. 692 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:26,879 I'll take her up to about 100 metres and just see what it looks like. 693 00:17:29,120 --> 00:17:29,999 I can see some stuff. I can see the waterhole. 694 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,999 I can see some stuff. I can see the waterhole. 695 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:32,719 I can see some stuff. I can see the waterhole. 696 00:17:32,800 --> 00:17:33,999 Found what we're looking for. This is a good starting point. 697 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,999 Found what we're looking for. This is a good starting point. 698 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,559 Found what we're looking for. This is a good starting point. 699 00:17:37,640 --> 00:17:37,999 Over 100 years ago, Horse Creek 700 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,999 Over 100 years ago, Horse Creek 701 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:40,239 Over 100 years ago, Horse Creek 702 00:17:40,320 --> 00:17:41,999 was home to the pioneers of Australian opal mining. 703 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,799 was home to the pioneers of Australian opal mining. 704 00:17:43,880 --> 00:17:43,999 Today, it's nothing more than hot, dusty ruins, 705 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,999 Today, it's nothing more than hot, dusty ruins, 706 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,999 Today, it's nothing more than hot, dusty ruins, 707 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,039 Today, it's nothing more than hot, dusty ruins, 708 00:17:48,120 --> 00:17:49,999 scattered with the remnants of its opal history. 709 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,919 scattered with the remnants of its opal history. 710 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,999 You can see here bits of boulder. 711 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,839 You can see here bits of boulder. 712 00:17:54,920 --> 00:17:55,999 They would have had someone cutting, probably. 713 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,759 They would have had someone cutting, probably. 714 00:17:57,840 --> 00:17:57,999 Definite evidence of the opal industry here. 715 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:59,999 Definite evidence of the opal industry here. 716 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,799 Definite evidence of the opal industry here. 717 00:18:02,400 --> 00:18:03,999 Col has just one day to explore the area and find traces of opal, 718 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,999 Col has just one day to explore the area and find traces of opal, 719 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,399 Col has just one day to explore the area and find traces of opal, 720 00:18:07,480 --> 00:18:07,999 before he must return to town to get the crucial results of his chest scan, 721 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,999 before he must return to town to get the crucial results of his chest scan, 722 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,999 before he must return to town to get the crucial results of his chest scan, 723 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,719 before he must return to town to get the crucial results of his chest scan, 724 00:18:12,800 --> 00:18:13,999 revealing if his cancer has returned. 725 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,799 revealing if his cancer has returned. 726 00:18:15,880 --> 00:18:15,999 Only got so many hours in the day. And so many days in our lives. 727 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,999 Only got so many hours in the day. And so many days in our lives. 728 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,999 Only got so many hours in the day. And so many days in our lives. 729 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:20,639 Only got so many hours in the day. And so many days in our lives. 730 00:18:20,720 --> 00:18:21,999 Better find some opal. 731 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:22,719 Better find some opal. 732 00:18:24,880 --> 00:18:25,999 We're not in a four-wheel-drive or on the motorbike, 733 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,999 We're not in a four-wheel-drive or on the motorbike, 734 00:18:28,080 --> 00:18:29,999 so I've just got to be careful or otherwise I might get stuck. 735 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,559 so I've just got to be careful or otherwise I might get stuck. 736 00:18:31,640 --> 00:18:31,999 This isn't a good place to get stuck by yourself. 737 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,999 This isn't a good place to get stuck by yourself. 738 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:34,719 This isn't a good place to get stuck by yourself. 739 00:18:42,480 --> 00:18:43,999 A bit of a slow road, this one. 740 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,359 A bit of a slow road, this one. 741 00:18:50,720 --> 00:18:51,999 Hang on, Finn. 742 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:52,799 Hang on, Finn. 743 00:18:52,880 --> 00:18:53,999 (WHINES) 744 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,399 (WHINES) 745 00:18:58,320 --> 00:18:59,999 (REVS ENGINE) 746 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,639 (REVS ENGINE) 747 00:19:00,720 --> 00:19:01,999 (REVS ENGINE AGAIN) 748 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,079 (REVS ENGINE AGAIN) 749 00:19:09,200 --> 00:19:09,999 Stay, Finn. 750 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,199 Stay, Finn. 751 00:19:12,200 --> 00:19:13,999 What a bumpy road. 752 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:14,199 What a bumpy road. 753 00:19:14,280 --> 00:19:15,999 Col is 50 kilometres from help... Just a little bit of traction. 754 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,999 Col is 50 kilometres from help... Just a little bit of traction. 755 00:19:18,080 --> 00:19:19,999 ..with no mobile phone contact. 756 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:20,279 ..with no mobile phone contact. 757 00:19:20,360 --> 00:19:21,999 (GROANS) 758 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:22,359 (GROANS) 759 00:19:22,440 --> 00:19:23,999 (BARKS) 760 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,439 (BARKS) 761 00:19:31,320 --> 00:19:31,999 At their new Allawah mine... 762 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,239 At their new Allawah mine... 763 00:19:34,320 --> 00:19:35,999 Rocks. 764 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,319 Rocks. 765 00:19:36,400 --> 00:19:37,999 ..apprentice Sam... 766 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:38,279 ..apprentice Sam... 767 00:19:38,360 --> 00:19:39,999 The wind must have blown them. All good. 768 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,799 The wind must have blown them. All good. 769 00:19:41,880 --> 00:19:41,999 ..is descending a 20-metre mineshaft, 770 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,999 ..is descending a 20-metre mineshaft, 771 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:44,079 ..is descending a 20-metre mineshaft, 772 00:19:44,160 --> 00:19:45,999 risking rock falls, as he battles to open up the mine. 773 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,799 risking rock falls, as he battles to open up the mine. 774 00:19:48,920 --> 00:19:49,999 The temperature is pushing 35 degrees Centigrade. 775 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,999 The temperature is pushing 35 degrees Centigrade. 776 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,079 The temperature is pushing 35 degrees Centigrade. 777 00:19:53,160 --> 00:19:53,999 At this depth, air is limited. 778 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,999 At this depth, air is limited. 779 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:56,159 At this depth, air is limited. 780 00:19:58,680 --> 00:19:59,999 (SPUTTERS) 781 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,679 (SPUTTERS) 782 00:20:00,760 --> 00:20:01,999 A hose from the surface gives Sam the vital air supply he needs. 783 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,999 A hose from the surface gives Sam the vital air supply he needs. 784 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:05,479 A hose from the surface gives Sam the vital air supply he needs. 785 00:20:05,560 --> 00:20:05,999 My lifeline here. 786 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,359 My lifeline here. 787 00:20:07,440 --> 00:20:07,999 I couldn't work down here. I'd just pass out. 788 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,999 I couldn't work down here. I'd just pass out. 789 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:10,279 I couldn't work down here. I'd just pass out. 790 00:20:10,360 --> 00:20:11,999 Sam's task is to widen the three-metre opening by hand, 791 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,999 Sam's task is to widen the three-metre opening by hand, 792 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:14,999 Sam's task is to widen the three-metre opening by hand, 793 00:20:15,080 --> 00:20:15,999 in a process known as 'belling out' to make way for the heavy diggers. 794 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,999 in a process known as 'belling out' to make way for the heavy diggers. 795 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,799 in a process known as 'belling out' to make way for the heavy diggers. 796 00:20:19,880 --> 00:20:19,999 Belling out is probably the hardest part of mining underground. 797 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,999 Belling out is probably the hardest part of mining underground. 798 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,479 Belling out is probably the hardest part of mining underground. 799 00:20:23,560 --> 00:20:23,999 Very little oxygen down there. 800 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,559 Very little oxygen down there. 801 00:20:25,640 --> 00:20:25,999 It's hot and you're down there by yourself with the jackhammer. 802 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:27,999 It's hot and you're down there by yourself with the jackhammer. 803 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,679 It's hot and you're down there by yourself with the jackhammer. 804 00:20:29,760 --> 00:20:29,999 It's back to old-fashioned mining. 805 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,999 It's back to old-fashioned mining. 806 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:32,559 It's back to old-fashioned mining. 807 00:20:38,280 --> 00:20:39,999 Yeah? It's coming up! Right-o! 808 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,399 Yeah? It's coming up! Right-o! 809 00:20:45,600 --> 00:20:45,999 Sam can't resist looking for signs of a rainbow colour. 810 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,999 Sam can't resist looking for signs of a rainbow colour. 811 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,999 Sam can't resist looking for signs of a rainbow colour. 812 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:50,039 Sam can't resist looking for signs of a rainbow colour. 813 00:20:51,120 --> 00:20:51,999 The feeling of seeing money in the wall will just be unreal. 814 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,999 The feeling of seeing money in the wall will just be unreal. 815 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,119 The feeling of seeing money in the wall will just be unreal. 816 00:20:56,320 --> 00:20:57,999 Oh, that just sends tingles down your spine. 817 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,199 Oh, that just sends tingles down your spine. 818 00:21:00,280 --> 00:21:01,999 You see little specks of colour. 819 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:02,279 You see little specks of colour. 820 00:21:02,360 --> 00:21:03,919 Yeah. 821 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,559 Oh, yeah. 822 00:21:08,440 --> 00:21:09,999 Why did that light just go out? 823 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:10,439 Why did that light just go out? 824 00:21:11,520 --> 00:21:11,999 Pete! 825 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,519 Pete! 826 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,999 Pete! 827 00:21:18,080 --> 00:21:19,999 Yeah? I've lost power down here. 828 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:20,919 Yeah? I've lost power down here. 829 00:21:21,000 --> 00:21:21,999 240 volts. What's the matter? 830 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:23,639 240 volts. What's the matter? 831 00:21:23,720 --> 00:21:23,999 I've lost 240-volt power! 832 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,999 I've lost 240-volt power! 833 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:26,479 I've lost 240-volt power! 834 00:21:26,560 --> 00:21:27,999 No light. No jackhammer. 835 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:28,679 No light. No jackhammer. 836 00:21:28,760 --> 00:21:29,999 No air. No air? 837 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,279 No air. No air? 838 00:21:31,360 --> 00:21:31,999 I'll see what I can have a look at. 839 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,359 I'll see what I can have a look at. 840 00:21:44,400 --> 00:21:45,999 Just trying to get a bit of traction. 841 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:46,479 Just trying to get a bit of traction. 842 00:21:48,320 --> 00:21:49,999 That's the only hope. 843 00:21:50,080 --> 00:21:51,999 Alone. In the vast Australian Outback. Col is stuck. 844 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,999 Alone. In the vast Australian Outback. Col is stuck. 845 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,359 Alone. In the vast Australian Outback. Col is stuck. 846 00:21:56,680 --> 00:21:57,999 Hopefully, that's enough to get some traction. Give it a go. 847 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:59,999 Hopefully, that's enough to get some traction. Give it a go. 848 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,079 Hopefully, that's enough to get some traction. Give it a go. 849 00:22:00,160 --> 00:22:01,999 Come on, Finn. You get out and push. 850 00:22:02,080 --> 00:22:03,999 Come on, baby. You can do it. 851 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:04,199 Come on, baby. You can do it. 852 00:22:16,440 --> 00:22:17,919 Yee-haw! 853 00:22:20,280 --> 00:22:21,999 Back on the hunt, Col has only a few hours left of this expedition to find traces of opal. 854 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:23,999 Back on the hunt, Col has only a few hours left of this expedition to find traces of opal. 855 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,999 Back on the hunt, Col has only a few hours left of this expedition to find traces of opal. 856 00:22:26,080 --> 00:22:27,999 Tomorrow, he needs to return to town to receive the results of his chest scan. 857 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:29,999 Tomorrow, he needs to return to town to receive the results of his chest scan. 858 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,479 Tomorrow, he needs to return to town to receive the results of his chest scan. 859 00:22:31,560 --> 00:22:31,999 Yeah, sort of a bit apprehensive on these results, if I have to get chopped up a bit more. 860 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:33,999 Yeah, sort of a bit apprehensive on these results, if I have to get chopped up a bit more. 861 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,999 Yeah, sort of a bit apprehensive on these results, if I have to get chopped up a bit more. 862 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,359 Yeah, sort of a bit apprehensive on these results, if I have to get chopped up a bit more. 863 00:22:36,440 --> 00:22:37,999 So, of course, that plays on your mind. 864 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:38,639 So, of course, that plays on your mind. 865 00:22:38,720 --> 00:22:39,999 With medical worries plaguing him, 866 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,079 With medical worries plaguing him, 867 00:22:41,160 --> 00:22:41,999 Col hopes this trip can bring him some good news. 868 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,999 Col hopes this trip can bring him some good news. 869 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:44,439 Col hopes this trip can bring him some good news. 870 00:22:45,520 --> 00:22:45,999 Down into there. 871 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,079 Down into there. 872 00:22:47,160 --> 00:22:47,999 He's searching for a mine abandoned over a century ago. 873 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,999 He's searching for a mine abandoned over a century ago. 874 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:50,639 He's searching for a mine abandoned over a century ago. 875 00:22:55,160 --> 00:22:55,999 There's some small workings, real old and overgrown, 876 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:57,999 There's some small workings, real old and overgrown, 877 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:58,239 There's some small workings, real old and overgrown, 878 00:22:58,320 --> 00:22:59,999 which is great, exactly what I like to see. 879 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:00,799 which is great, exactly what I like to see. 880 00:23:01,880 --> 00:23:01,999 Finally, he's found what he's been searching for. 881 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:03,999 Finally, he's found what he's been searching for. 882 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,039 Finally, he's found what he's been searching for. 883 00:23:05,120 --> 00:23:05,999 We'd better pull up and have a look. 884 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,359 We'd better pull up and have a look. 885 00:23:07,440 --> 00:23:07,999 One of the first mines of the opal rush from 1888. 886 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:09,999 One of the first mines of the opal rush from 1888. 887 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:11,599 One of the first mines of the opal rush from 1888. 888 00:23:14,800 --> 00:23:15,999 There's a bunch of old-timers here. 889 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:16,759 There's a bunch of old-timers here. 890 00:23:21,840 --> 00:23:21,999 A little bit. A beautiful purple. 891 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,839 A little bit. A beautiful purple. 892 00:23:23,920 --> 00:23:23,999 That's a good sign. 893 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,919 That's a good sign. 894 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,999 Making colour in the nuts. 895 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:28,239 Making colour in the nuts. 896 00:23:28,320 --> 00:23:29,999 We've got the rock. Got the traces. So we'll just keep looking. 897 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,999 We've got the rock. Got the traces. So we'll just keep looking. 898 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:32,679 We've got the rock. Got the traces. So we'll just keep looking. 899 00:23:34,080 --> 00:23:35,999 It's just a matter of getting lucky. 900 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,679 It's just a matter of getting lucky. 901 00:23:36,760 --> 00:23:37,999 Ah, look at that! 902 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,039 Ah, look at that! 903 00:23:39,120 --> 00:23:39,999 That's great. 904 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:41,119 That's great. 905 00:23:41,200 --> 00:23:41,999 That's excellent. That's what we're looking for. 906 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,999 That's excellent. That's what we're looking for. 907 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:44,119 That's excellent. That's what we're looking for. 908 00:23:44,200 --> 00:23:45,999 This place can make more of it. We've just got to find where. 909 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,599 This place can make more of it. We've just got to find where. 910 00:23:47,680 --> 00:23:47,999 This surface trace is promising enough 911 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,999 This surface trace is promising enough 912 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:50,399 This surface trace is promising enough 913 00:23:50,480 --> 00:23:51,999 for Col to return and mount a serious mining operation. 914 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:53,999 for Col to return and mount a serious mining operation. 915 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,479 for Col to return and mount a serious mining operation. 916 00:23:55,600 --> 00:23:55,999 Got a bit of a haul, but we're running out of light. 917 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,999 Got a bit of a haul, but we're running out of light. 918 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:58,959 Got a bit of a haul, but we're running out of light. 919 00:23:59,040 --> 00:23:59,999 So, uh, got to get going. I've got to go and see the doctor tomorrow and get these results. 920 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,999 So, uh, got to get going. I've got to go and see the doctor tomorrow and get these results. 921 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,999 So, uh, got to get going. I've got to go and see the doctor tomorrow and get these results. 922 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:04,239 So, uh, got to get going. I've got to go and see the doctor tomorrow and get these results. 923 00:24:04,320 --> 00:24:05,999 This has got potential 924 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:06,319 This has got potential 925 00:24:06,400 --> 00:24:07,999 and, down the track, we'll do what we have to do 926 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:09,199 and, down the track, we'll do what we have to do 927 00:24:09,280 --> 00:24:09,999 to tie it up and come and have a dig. 928 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,799 to tie it up and come and have a dig. 929 00:24:18,960 --> 00:24:19,999 At the Grasshopper Claim, deep in their labyrinth of a mine... 930 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,999 At the Grasshopper Claim, deep in their labyrinth of a mine... 931 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:22,439 At the Grasshopper Claim, deep in their labyrinth of a mine... 932 00:24:22,520 --> 00:24:23,999 Someone has been there before us. 933 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,399 Someone has been there before us. 934 00:24:24,480 --> 00:24:25,999 ..the Tunnel Rats have unexpectedly broken into another tunnel. 935 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,999 ..the Tunnel Rats have unexpectedly broken into another tunnel. 936 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:29,159 ..the Tunnel Rats have unexpectedly broken into another tunnel. 937 00:24:30,720 --> 00:24:31,999 Another miner may have beaten them to it. 938 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,719 Another miner may have beaten them to it. 939 00:24:35,000 --> 00:24:35,999 I can see... I can't see too much, so we're gonna have to blast and see what's happening. 940 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,999 I can see... I can't see too much, so we're gonna have to blast and see what's happening. 941 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,639 I can see... I can't see too much, so we're gonna have to blast and see what's happening. 942 00:24:39,720 --> 00:24:39,999 Hm... I'll go and have a look round the corner. 943 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,999 Hm... I'll go and have a look round the corner. 944 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,919 Hm... I'll go and have a look round the corner. 945 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:43,999 17 years of mining memory gives Rodney a clue to this mystery. 946 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,999 17 years of mining memory gives Rodney a clue to this mystery. 947 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:47,999 17 years of mining memory gives Rodney a clue to this mystery. 948 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,599 17 years of mining memory gives Rodney a clue to this mystery. 949 00:24:49,800 --> 00:24:49,999 We're just going to have a look... where it might have blown through. 950 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,999 We're just going to have a look... where it might have blown through. 951 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:53,999 We're just going to have a look... where it might have blown through. 952 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,359 We're just going to have a look... where it might have blown through. 953 00:24:56,880 --> 00:24:57,999 Yeah, there it is. Yes, it's one of Bayden's and my tunnel. 954 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,999 Yeah, there it is. Yes, it's one of Bayden's and my tunnel. 955 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,799 Yeah, there it is. Yes, it's one of Bayden's and my tunnel. 956 00:25:00,880 --> 00:25:01,999 You can see the light through there. 957 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:03,679 You can see the light through there. 958 00:25:03,760 --> 00:25:03,999 What did you find out? It's our tunnel. Our tunnel? 959 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:05,999 What did you find out? It's our tunnel. Our tunnel? 960 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:06,839 What did you find out? It's our tunnel. Our tunnel? 961 00:25:06,920 --> 00:25:07,999 We're right at the end of the tunnel. Really? Yeah. 962 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,919 We're right at the end of the tunnel. Really? Yeah. 963 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,999 They're onto a good opal trace 964 00:25:12,080 --> 00:25:13,999 and want to break through to the other side. 965 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:14,679 and want to break through to the other side. 966 00:25:14,760 --> 00:25:15,999 What we're going to do is... light the bombs and get out of here. We're gonna blast. 967 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:17,999 What we're going to do is... light the bombs and get out of here. We're gonna blast. 968 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,799 What we're going to do is... light the bombs and get out of here. We're gonna blast. 969 00:25:19,880 --> 00:25:19,999 One...two...three... 970 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,999 One...two...three... 971 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:22,799 One...two...three... 972 00:25:22,880 --> 00:25:23,999 four...five... 973 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,519 four...five... 974 00:25:25,600 --> 00:25:25,999 six...seven... 975 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,679 six...seven... 976 00:25:27,760 --> 00:25:27,999 eight. 977 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:29,839 eight. 978 00:25:29,920 --> 00:25:29,999 That's it. 979 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,599 That's it. 980 00:25:33,440 --> 00:25:33,999 Got to be close now. 981 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,439 Got to be close now. 982 00:25:40,240 --> 00:25:41,999 Eight. Eight. 983 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,239 Eight. Eight. 984 00:25:43,760 --> 00:25:43,999 We're going down now to check the face. 985 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:45,999 We're going down now to check the face. 986 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:46,319 We're going down now to check the face. 987 00:25:51,200 --> 00:25:51,999 It can be quite dangerous. 988 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:53,599 It can be quite dangerous. 989 00:25:53,680 --> 00:25:53,999 If that fell on your head, you'd be dead. 990 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,999 If that fell on your head, you'd be dead. 991 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:56,559 If that fell on your head, you'd be dead. 992 00:25:56,640 --> 00:25:57,999 The opal doesn't want to be found. It wants to kill you. 993 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,999 The opal doesn't want to be found. It wants to kill you. 994 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,079 The opal doesn't want to be found. It wants to kill you. 995 00:26:01,160 --> 00:26:01,999 After years of failure, they need to make $200,000 in just three months 996 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,999 After years of failure, they need to make $200,000 in just three months 997 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,999 After years of failure, they need to make $200,000 in just three months 998 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:06,359 After years of failure, they need to make $200,000 in just three months 999 00:26:06,440 --> 00:26:07,999 to relocate their whole lives and operation 1000 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,639 to relocate their whole lives and operation 1001 00:26:09,720 --> 00:26:09,999 or risk losing everything. 1002 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:11,919 or risk losing everything. 1003 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,999 Ooh, there's lots of colour just here. 1004 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:14,199 Ooh, there's lots of colour just here. 1005 00:26:14,280 --> 00:26:15,999 And here. 1006 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:16,039 And here. 1007 00:26:16,120 --> 00:26:17,999 A little bit there. What have you got? 1008 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,439 A little bit there. What have you got? 1009 00:26:18,520 --> 00:26:19,999 I've got an opal trace. 1010 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:20,519 I've got an opal trace. 1011 00:26:20,600 --> 00:26:21,999 Look at that colour. That is a beautiful colour, son. 1012 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:23,599 Look at that colour. That is a beautiful colour, son. 1013 00:26:24,600 --> 00:26:25,999 Green, yellow, orange. 1014 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:26,799 Green, yellow, orange. 1015 00:26:26,880 --> 00:26:27,999 Red. A dark base. 1016 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:28,599 Red. A dark base. 1017 00:26:28,680 --> 00:26:29,999 Yeah. Wait till you see what I've got in my hands. 1018 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,399 Yeah. Wait till you see what I've got in my hands. 1019 00:26:32,720 --> 00:26:33,999 (CHUCKLES) 1020 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:34,719 (CHUCKLES) 1021 00:26:34,800 --> 00:26:35,999 Wow! 1022 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,599 Wow! 1023 00:26:36,680 --> 00:26:37,999 Ho ho! Nice. 1024 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:38,679 Ho ho! Nice. 1025 00:26:39,760 --> 00:26:39,999 I think our luck is going to change. 1026 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:41,999 I think our luck is going to change. 1027 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:42,519 I think our luck is going to change. 1028 00:26:44,360 --> 00:26:45,999 Pretty damn exciting. 1029 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:46,519 Pretty damn exciting. 1030 00:26:46,600 --> 00:26:47,999 It's very exciting. Been a long time coming for us. That's for sure. 1031 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,999 It's very exciting. Been a long time coming for us. That's for sure. 1032 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:50,799 It's very exciting. Been a long time coming for us. That's for sure. 1033 00:26:51,960 --> 00:26:51,999 I think... 1034 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,559 I think... 1035 00:26:53,640 --> 00:26:53,999 it's leading us into something. 1036 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:55,799 it's leading us into something. 1037 00:26:55,880 --> 00:26:55,999 Hopefully, something really, really good. 1038 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,999 Hopefully, something really, really good. 1039 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:58,919 Hopefully, something really, really good. 1040 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,319 Pete! 1041 00:27:09,400 --> 00:27:09,999 20 metres down a mine shaft, 1042 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,799 20 metres down a mine shaft, 1043 00:27:11,880 --> 00:27:11,999 rookie Sam Westra has just lost all power, light 1044 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,999 rookie Sam Westra has just lost all power, light 1045 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,999 rookie Sam Westra has just lost all power, light 1046 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:16,199 rookie Sam Westra has just lost all power, light 1047 00:27:16,280 --> 00:27:17,999 and, most vitally, his air supply. 1048 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,239 and, most vitally, his air supply. 1049 00:27:21,160 --> 00:27:21,999 You won't last long down there without fresh air going down, so... 1050 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:23,999 You won't last long down there without fresh air going down, so... 1051 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,839 You won't last long down there without fresh air going down, so... 1052 00:27:29,800 --> 00:27:29,999 Whatever you did then worked. 1053 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,799 Whatever you did then worked. 1054 00:27:32,880 --> 00:27:33,999 What have you got now? No air, 1055 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:35,799 What have you got now? No air, 1056 00:27:35,880 --> 00:27:35,999 but light and the hammer. 1057 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:37,879 but light and the hammer. 1058 00:27:37,960 --> 00:27:37,999 I think the air pump might have... (BLEEP) 1059 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:39,999 I think the air pump might have... (BLEEP) 1060 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:40,439 I think the air pump might have... (BLEEP) 1061 00:27:40,520 --> 00:27:41,999 Rightio. Do you want to come up and have a spell? 1062 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,279 Rightio. Do you want to come up and have a spell? 1063 00:27:43,360 --> 00:27:43,999 Yeah. I'll shovel this hoist and then I will. 1064 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,999 Yeah. I'll shovel this hoist and then I will. 1065 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:46,199 Yeah. I'll shovel this hoist and then I will. 1066 00:27:46,280 --> 00:27:47,839 All right. 1067 00:27:52,200 --> 00:27:53,999 Rightio. Hoist coming up! 1068 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:54,199 Rightio. Hoist coming up! 1069 00:27:55,920 --> 00:27:55,999 Sam has filled the hoist, but refuses to stop. 1070 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,999 Sam has filled the hoist, but refuses to stop. 1071 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,439 Sam has filled the hoist, but refuses to stop. 1072 00:28:01,000 --> 00:28:01,999 The temperature is pushing 35 degrees Centigrade. 1073 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:03,999 The temperature is pushing 35 degrees Centigrade. 1074 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:04,719 The temperature is pushing 35 degrees Centigrade. 1075 00:28:04,800 --> 00:28:05,999 His air supply has stopped, 1076 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,399 His air supply has stopped, 1077 00:28:07,480 --> 00:28:07,999 but Sam continues to chase the opal he's convinced he's seen. 1078 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:09,999 but Sam continues to chase the opal he's convinced he's seen. 1079 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,479 but Sam continues to chase the opal he's convinced he's seen. 1080 00:28:14,800 --> 00:28:15,999 Nice blue-purples there. 1081 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:16,679 Nice blue-purples there. 1082 00:28:19,720 --> 00:28:19,999 He's now at serious risk of passing out. 1083 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,999 He's now at serious risk of passing out. 1084 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,679 He's now at serious risk of passing out. 1085 00:28:28,840 --> 00:28:29,999 How is it going down there, mate? 1086 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,839 How is it going down there, mate? 1087 00:28:32,080 --> 00:28:33,999 Are you all right? 1088 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:34,079 Are you all right? 1089 00:28:34,160 --> 00:28:35,999 I'm all right. Aah. 1090 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,559 I'm all right. Aah. 1091 00:28:37,320 --> 00:28:37,999 Yeah. Get out of there. Come up, mate. 1092 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,679 Yeah. Get out of there. Come up, mate. 1093 00:28:40,760 --> 00:28:41,999 Oh, I'm coming up. 1094 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,639 Oh, I'm coming up. 1095 00:28:42,720 --> 00:28:43,999 It's too hot down here. 1096 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:44,719 It's too hot down here. 1097 00:28:48,960 --> 00:28:49,999 He'll be pretty hot and uncomfortable down there, at the moment, 1098 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,999 He'll be pretty hot and uncomfortable down there, at the moment, 1099 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:52,279 He'll be pretty hot and uncomfortable down there, at the moment, 1100 00:28:52,360 --> 00:28:53,999 within any air going down, it's a hole. 1101 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,839 within any air going down, it's a hole. 1102 00:28:54,920 --> 00:28:55,999 Are you all right down there, mate? 1103 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:56,919 Are you all right down there, mate? 1104 00:28:57,000 --> 00:28:57,999 Oh, yeah. I'm coming up. Just having a rest. 1105 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:59,599 Oh, yeah. I'm coming up. Just having a rest. 1106 00:29:00,760 --> 00:29:01,999 Whoo. 1107 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:02,759 Whoo. 1108 00:29:10,800 --> 00:29:11,999 Oh. 1109 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:12,399 Oh. 1110 00:29:13,760 --> 00:29:13,999 There you go. That will fix you up. 1111 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:15,999 There you go. That will fix you up. 1112 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:16,119 There you go. That will fix you up. 1113 00:29:17,280 --> 00:29:17,999 It's not a laughing matter. That's serious stuff. We'll have to get that fixed. 1114 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,999 It's not a laughing matter. That's serious stuff. We'll have to get that fixed. 1115 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:21,799 It's not a laughing matter. That's serious stuff. We'll have to get that fixed. 1116 00:29:21,880 --> 00:29:21,999 Yeah. You don't want to be down there without that. 1117 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,999 Yeah. You don't want to be down there without that. 1118 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,359 Yeah. You don't want to be down there without that. 1119 00:29:25,400 --> 00:29:25,999 We'll call it a day here 1120 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,399 We'll call it a day here 1121 00:29:27,480 --> 00:29:27,999 and get it washed down. 1122 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:29,519 and get it washed down. 1123 00:29:30,520 --> 00:29:31,999 Sam's diggings are taken back to the wash plant for cleaning. 1124 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,999 Sam's diggings are taken back to the wash plant for cleaning. 1125 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:34,479 Sam's diggings are taken back to the wash plant for cleaning. 1126 00:29:39,280 --> 00:29:39,999 When it's finished, 30kg of rocks are ready to be checked for opal. 1127 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,999 When it's finished, 30kg of rocks are ready to be checked for opal. 1128 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,999 When it's finished, 30kg of rocks are ready to be checked for opal. 1129 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:44,479 When it's finished, 30kg of rocks are ready to be checked for opal. 1130 00:29:44,560 --> 00:29:45,999 Rightio. 1131 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:46,559 Rightio. 1132 00:29:49,160 --> 00:29:49,999 There's a colour there. Look at that, Pete. 1133 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,559 There's a colour there. Look at that, Pete. 1134 00:29:51,640 --> 00:29:51,999 Look at the colour in that. The red. 1135 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:53,999 Look at the colour in that. The red. 1136 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:54,279 Look at the colour in that. The red. 1137 00:29:54,360 --> 00:29:55,999 Yes. Wow. 1138 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:56,159 Yes. Wow. 1139 00:29:56,240 --> 00:29:57,999 There will be a bit of crystal in there. 1140 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:58,799 There will be a bit of crystal in there. 1141 00:29:58,880 --> 00:29:59,999 Yeah? Yeah. Cool. 1142 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,879 Yeah? Yeah. Cool. 1143 00:30:00,960 --> 00:30:01,999 Nice. We need some more. Yeah, that's it. 1144 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:03,999 Nice. We need some more. Yeah, that's it. 1145 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:04,359 Nice. We need some more. Yeah, that's it. 1146 00:30:04,440 --> 00:30:05,999 A little bit, a little bit of colour. Look at this. 1147 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,159 A little bit, a little bit of colour. Look at this. 1148 00:30:07,240 --> 00:30:07,999 It is a bit. 1149 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:08,919 It is a bit. 1150 00:30:09,000 --> 00:30:09,999 That's nice and bright. 1151 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:10,719 That's nice and bright. 1152 00:30:10,800 --> 00:30:11,999 Purple-blue. 1153 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,319 Purple-blue. 1154 00:30:12,400 --> 00:30:13,999 The first two days I work and one stone already! 1155 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,239 The first two days I work and one stone already! 1156 00:30:16,800 --> 00:30:17,999 Yeah, a nice colour. It is, isn't it? 1157 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,879 Yeah, a nice colour. It is, isn't it? 1158 00:30:18,960 --> 00:30:19,999 Take the top off, 1159 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:20,759 Take the top off, 1160 00:30:20,840 --> 00:30:21,999 see what's under it? Yeah. Yeah. 1161 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,279 see what's under it? Yeah. Yeah. 1162 00:30:32,280 --> 00:30:33,999 I'm just on my way to the doctor's, to get the results of my chest scan. 1163 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:35,999 I'm just on my way to the doctor's, to get the results of my chest scan. 1164 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,759 I'm just on my way to the doctor's, to get the results of my chest scan. 1165 00:30:36,840 --> 00:30:37,999 So, hopefully, it's good news. If it's not, we'll have to take that step as we get to it. 1166 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:39,999 So, hopefully, it's good news. If it's not, we'll have to take that step as we get to it. 1167 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,999 So, hopefully, it's good news. If it's not, we'll have to take that step as we get to it. 1168 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,279 So, hopefully, it's good news. If it's not, we'll have to take that step as we get to it. 1169 00:30:42,360 --> 00:30:43,999 It's the day Col has been dreading. 1170 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:45,559 It's the day Col has been dreading. 1171 00:30:46,560 --> 00:30:47,999 Getting cancer taught me that you've got to appreciate what you've got while you've got it. 1172 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,999 Getting cancer taught me that you've got to appreciate what you've got while you've got it. 1173 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,479 Getting cancer taught me that you've got to appreciate what you've got while you've got it. 1174 00:30:51,560 --> 00:30:51,999 I don't think the story is over yet. It's just another chapter, 1175 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:53,999 I don't think the story is over yet. It's just another chapter, 1176 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:55,039 I don't think the story is over yet. It's just another chapter, 1177 00:30:55,120 --> 00:30:55,999 but we'll take it as it comes and we'll find out very soon. 1178 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,999 but we'll take it as it comes and we'll find out very soon. 1179 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:58,599 but we'll take it as it comes and we'll find out very soon. 1180 00:31:07,080 --> 00:31:07,999 All good. That was six months. 1181 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,999 All good. That was six months. 1182 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:10,559 All good. That was six months. 1183 00:31:10,640 --> 00:31:11,999 That's great news. 1184 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,639 That's great news. 1185 00:31:12,720 --> 00:31:13,999 I'm pretty lucky. 1186 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:14,719 I'm pretty lucky. 1187 00:31:14,800 --> 00:31:15,999 It's a good day. 1188 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:16,759 It's a good day. 1189 00:31:16,840 --> 00:31:17,999 They really had me worried there 1190 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,999 They really had me worried there 1191 00:31:19,080 --> 00:31:19,999 with these lumps and it turns out it's just scar tissue. 1192 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,999 with these lumps and it turns out it's just scar tissue. 1193 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:22,559 with these lumps and it turns out it's just scar tissue. 1194 00:31:22,640 --> 00:31:23,999 It's like, 'Oh, thank God for that!' 1195 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,039 It's like, 'Oh, thank God for that!' 1196 00:31:25,120 --> 00:31:25,999 Never lose hope. 1197 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:26,559 Never lose hope. 1198 00:31:31,240 --> 00:31:31,999 Just got to build up again and let's hook in and find some opal. 1199 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,999 Just got to build up again and let's hook in and find some opal. 1200 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:35,479 Just got to build up again and let's hook in and find some opal. 1201 00:31:40,800 --> 00:31:41,999 In his cutting shed, Col is straight back to work, 1202 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,999 In his cutting shed, Col is straight back to work, 1203 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:44,319 In his cutting shed, Col is straight back to work, 1204 00:31:44,400 --> 00:31:45,999 maximizing the value of his recent opal find. 1205 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:47,959 maximizing the value of his recent opal find. 1206 00:31:48,040 --> 00:31:49,999 Well, here's some bits I picked up at the old-timer's. 1207 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:50,639 Well, here's some bits I picked up at the old-timer's. 1208 00:31:50,720 --> 00:31:51,999 A beautiful colour. 1209 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:52,759 A beautiful colour. 1210 00:31:52,840 --> 00:31:53,999 When I add it all up, by the time I'm finished, $500. 1211 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,999 When I add it all up, by the time I'm finished, $500. 1212 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:56,559 When I add it all up, by the time I'm finished, $500. 1213 00:31:56,680 --> 00:31:57,999 That will help me pay a few bills. 1214 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,279 That will help me pay a few bills. 1215 00:31:59,360 --> 00:31:59,999 I'm just cutting little tiny clean stones. 1216 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,719 I'm just cutting little tiny clean stones. 1217 00:32:02,760 --> 00:32:03,999 The little stones add up. Once you've polished it and shaped it, 1218 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:05,999 The little stones add up. Once you've polished it and shaped it, 1219 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,319 The little stones add up. Once you've polished it and shaped it, 1220 00:32:06,400 --> 00:32:07,999 it really brings out that colour. 1221 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:08,679 it really brings out that colour. 1222 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:09,999 It's the most beautiful of all the gems. All good opals are unique. 1223 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,999 It's the most beautiful of all the gems. All good opals are unique. 1224 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,599 It's the most beautiful of all the gems. All good opals are unique. 1225 00:32:13,400 --> 00:32:13,999 And so each one is just an adventure in itself. 1226 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,999 And so each one is just an adventure in itself. 1227 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:16,639 And so each one is just an adventure in itself. 1228 00:32:16,720 --> 00:32:17,999 It's magic. It's the stuff of life. 1229 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,679 It's magic. It's the stuff of life. 1230 00:32:33,560 --> 00:32:33,999 But, more importantly, 1231 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:35,559 But, more importantly, 1232 00:32:35,640 --> 00:32:35,999 it's a sign the old mines could deliver even more opal. 1233 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,999 it's a sign the old mines could deliver even more opal. 1234 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,919 it's a sign the old mines could deliver even more opal. 1235 00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:41,999 So, yeah, I'm happy just for getting out there and finding that place 1236 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,999 So, yeah, I'm happy just for getting out there and finding that place 1237 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:44,799 So, yeah, I'm happy just for getting out there and finding that place 1238 00:32:44,880 --> 00:32:45,999 and getting a few nice pieces to inspire me. 1239 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,839 and getting a few nice pieces to inspire me. 1240 00:32:47,920 --> 00:32:47,999 Having a bit of an adventure and walking around is great for the soul. 1241 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,999 Having a bit of an adventure and walking around is great for the soul. 1242 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,999 Having a bit of an adventure and walking around is great for the soul. 1243 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:52,239 Having a bit of an adventure and walking around is great for the soul. 1244 00:32:53,280 --> 00:32:53,999 I came back, got some good news 1245 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,439 I came back, got some good news 1246 00:32:55,520 --> 00:32:55,999 and that gives me the inspiration to go and find some more opal. 1247 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,999 and that gives me the inspiration to go and find some more opal. 1248 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,839 and that gives me the inspiration to go and find some more opal. 1249 00:33:04,440 --> 00:33:05,999 Pete and Sam have found two good stones from 30kg of rocks. 1250 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,999 Pete and Sam have found two good stones from 30kg of rocks. 1251 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:08,999 Pete and Sam have found two good stones from 30kg of rocks. 1252 00:33:09,080 --> 00:33:09,999 Oh, a nice, nice colour is coming out. 1253 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,999 Oh, a nice, nice colour is coming out. 1254 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:12,359 Oh, a nice, nice colour is coming out. 1255 00:33:12,440 --> 00:33:13,999 But, um, the colour doesn't run through. 1256 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:15,719 But, um, the colour doesn't run through. 1257 00:33:15,800 --> 00:33:15,999 So, not quite as big as we originally thought. 1258 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,999 So, not quite as big as we originally thought. 1259 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:18,919 So, not quite as big as we originally thought. 1260 00:33:19,000 --> 00:33:19,999 They're polishing them to maximise their value. 1261 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,999 They're polishing them to maximise their value. 1262 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:22,039 They're polishing them to maximise their value. 1263 00:33:22,120 --> 00:33:23,999 That's our little bit of crystal that we've ended up with. 1264 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,439 That's our little bit of crystal that we've ended up with. 1265 00:33:25,520 --> 00:33:25,999 There's nothing the buyers can fault with that. 1266 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,999 There's nothing the buyers can fault with that. 1267 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:28,239 There's nothing the buyers can fault with that. 1268 00:33:28,320 --> 00:33:29,999 The first is crystal opal. 1269 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:30,719 The first is crystal opal. 1270 00:33:34,160 --> 00:33:35,999 Another couple of dozen of those... 1271 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,159 Another couple of dozen of those... 1272 00:33:36,240 --> 00:33:37,999 Wouldn't that be good? Well, we've got this other one here. 1273 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,559 Wouldn't that be good? Well, we've got this other one here. 1274 00:33:39,640 --> 00:33:39,999 If the second stone or 'nobby' is black opal, it could be the jackpot they need. 1275 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,999 If the second stone or 'nobby' is black opal, it could be the jackpot they need. 1276 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,999 If the second stone or 'nobby' is black opal, it could be the jackpot they need. 1277 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,119 If the second stone or 'nobby' is black opal, it could be the jackpot they need. 1278 00:33:45,200 --> 00:33:45,999 I'm hoping that, that blue is sitting on the black. Yeah. 1279 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,999 I'm hoping that, that blue is sitting on the black. Yeah. 1280 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,319 I'm hoping that, that blue is sitting on the black. Yeah. 1281 00:33:54,800 --> 00:33:55,999 Oh. 1282 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:56,799 Oh. 1283 00:33:56,880 --> 00:33:57,999 Wow. Wow. 1284 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:58,879 Wow. Wow. 1285 00:33:58,960 --> 00:33:59,999 That's good. 1286 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,559 That's good. 1287 00:34:00,640 --> 00:34:01,999 Really nice. Yeah. 1288 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:02,439 Really nice. Yeah. 1289 00:34:02,520 --> 00:34:03,999 It's exciting. I really didn't expect that. 1290 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,279 It's exciting. I really didn't expect that. 1291 00:34:05,360 --> 00:34:05,999 Be good to smooth it up a bit, take this off it. Yeah. 1292 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,999 Be good to smooth it up a bit, take this off it. Yeah. 1293 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:08,239 Be good to smooth it up a bit, take this off it. Yeah. 1294 00:34:08,320 --> 00:34:09,999 Just see what we end up with. 1295 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:10,319 Just see what we end up with. 1296 00:34:17,080 --> 00:34:17,999 Just as nice. Yeah, it looks good. 1297 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,079 Just as nice. Yeah, it looks good. 1298 00:34:19,160 --> 00:34:19,999 We could even take it like that. Yeah? And see what we're offered. 1299 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:21,999 We could even take it like that. Yeah? And see what we're offered. 1300 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,319 We could even take it like that. Yeah? And see what we're offered. 1301 00:34:25,000 --> 00:34:25,999 We go in at two grand a carat for the crystal? Yeah. 1302 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,999 We go in at two grand a carat for the crystal? Yeah. 1303 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:28,719 We go in at two grand a carat for the crystal? Yeah. 1304 00:34:28,800 --> 00:34:29,999 Two grand a carat for the crystal. 1305 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,799 Two grand a carat for the crystal. 1306 00:34:31,880 --> 00:34:31,999 Um... I'm not sure about that nobby. 1307 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,879 Um... I'm not sure about that nobby. 1308 00:34:33,960 --> 00:34:33,999 I think... 1309 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:35,599 I think... 1310 00:34:35,680 --> 00:34:35,999 I'll just put... 1311 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,479 I'll just put... 1312 00:34:37,560 --> 00:34:37,999 eight grand on it. 1313 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,079 eight grand on it. 1314 00:34:39,160 --> 00:34:39,999 Their first stone is crystal opal, 1315 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,759 Their first stone is crystal opal, 1316 00:34:41,840 --> 00:34:41,999 of medium quality, weighing half a gram. 1317 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,999 of medium quality, weighing half a gram. 1318 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:44,959 of medium quality, weighing half a gram. 1319 00:34:45,040 --> 00:34:45,999 They're hoping for $3,000. 1320 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,319 They're hoping for $3,000. 1321 00:34:47,400 --> 00:34:47,999 Their second stone is black opal, weighing nearly two grams. 1322 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,999 Their second stone is black opal, weighing nearly two grams. 1323 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,999 Their second stone is black opal, weighing nearly two grams. 1324 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:52,519 Their second stone is black opal, weighing nearly two grams. 1325 00:34:52,600 --> 00:34:53,999 Inclusions of sand and clay give it a price of approximately $8,000. 1326 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,999 Inclusions of sand and clay give it a price of approximately $8,000. 1327 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,999 Inclusions of sand and clay give it a price of approximately $8,000. 1328 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:58,399 Inclusions of sand and clay give it a price of approximately $8,000. 1329 00:35:00,080 --> 00:35:01,999 Hello. Hiya. How are you doing? Good. How are you? Good. 1330 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:03,879 Hello. Hiya. How are you doing? Good. How are you? Good. 1331 00:35:03,960 --> 00:35:03,999 Buyer Vicki Bokros cuts and sells stones in Lightning Ridge. 1332 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:05,999 Buyer Vicki Bokros cuts and sells stones in Lightning Ridge. 1333 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,999 Buyer Vicki Bokros cuts and sells stones in Lightning Ridge. 1334 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:08,279 Buyer Vicki Bokros cuts and sells stones in Lightning Ridge. 1335 00:35:08,360 --> 00:35:09,999 So, what have you got? 1336 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:10,799 So, what have you got? 1337 00:35:10,880 --> 00:35:11,999 The first stone is the black opal. 1338 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,319 The first stone is the black opal. 1339 00:35:14,880 --> 00:35:15,999 You'd need to sort of trim all that out or something. 1340 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:17,879 You'd need to sort of trim all that out or something. 1341 00:35:17,960 --> 00:35:17,999 The clay. You can see it goes quite deep. Mm-hm. 1342 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,999 The clay. You can see it goes quite deep. Mm-hm. 1343 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,439 The clay. You can see it goes quite deep. Mm-hm. 1344 00:35:21,520 --> 00:35:21,999 It's actually travelling on an angle. 1345 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,919 It's actually travelling on an angle. 1346 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,999 So I would roll that potch back. Mm-hm. 1347 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:26,479 So I would roll that potch back. Mm-hm. 1348 00:35:26,560 --> 00:35:27,999 It's a nice piece. 1349 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,719 It's a nice piece. 1350 00:35:28,800 --> 00:35:29,999 Yeah. I'm - Is it for sale now? Or...? 1351 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,879 Yeah. I'm - Is it for sale now? Or...? 1352 00:35:30,960 --> 00:35:31,999 Uh, well, everything is for sale, at a price! 1353 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,959 Uh, well, everything is for sale, at a price! 1354 00:35:34,040 --> 00:35:35,999 (LAUGHS) I mean, you're welcome to make an offer on it. 1355 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,119 (LAUGHS) I mean, you're welcome to make an offer on it. 1356 00:35:37,200 --> 00:35:37,999 Oh, I'll wait till you clean it up a bit more! 1357 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,999 Oh, I'll wait till you clean it up a bit more! 1358 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:40,039 Oh, I'll wait till you clean it up a bit more! 1359 00:35:41,200 --> 00:35:41,999 This is a piece that... 1360 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,159 This is a piece that... 1361 00:35:43,240 --> 00:35:43,999 It's from a similar area. Oh, that's gorgeous! 1362 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,999 It's from a similar area. Oh, that's gorgeous! 1363 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:46,479 It's from a similar area. Oh, that's gorgeous! 1364 00:35:46,560 --> 00:35:47,999 Wow. I'm a sucker for the nice Lightning Ridge crystal. 1365 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,919 Wow. I'm a sucker for the nice Lightning Ridge crystal. 1366 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:51,999 So, what have you got on that? 1367 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:52,599 So, what have you got on that? 1368 00:35:52,680 --> 00:35:53,999 $2,000 a carat, Vicki. 1369 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:54,679 $2,000 a carat, Vicki. 1370 00:35:54,760 --> 00:35:55,999 Wow. That's serious money. 1371 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,999 Wow. That's serious money. 1372 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:58,079 Wow. That's serious money. 1373 00:35:58,160 --> 00:35:59,999 A beautiful stone, though. 1374 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,639 A beautiful stone, though. 1375 00:36:02,920 --> 00:36:03,999 Don't be offended, but the most I could do is about three grand for the stone. 1376 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,999 Don't be offended, but the most I could do is about three grand for the stone. 1377 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,999 Don't be offended, but the most I could do is about three grand for the stone. 1378 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:08,319 Don't be offended, but the most I could do is about three grand for the stone. 1379 00:36:08,400 --> 00:36:09,999 Three grand? 1380 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:10,159 Three grand? 1381 00:36:10,360 --> 00:36:11,799 Jeez. 1382 00:36:11,880 --> 00:36:11,999 Ohh... 1383 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,479 Ohh... 1384 00:36:13,560 --> 00:36:13,999 Well, if you push it up a bit. Four? 1385 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,999 Well, if you push it up a bit. Four? 1386 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:16,399 Well, if you push it up a bit. Four? 1387 00:36:20,760 --> 00:36:21,999 Look... 1388 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:22,519 Look... 1389 00:36:22,600 --> 00:36:23,999 The best I could do is three and a half for the stone. 1390 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,999 The best I could do is three and a half for the stone. 1391 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:26,399 The best I could do is three and a half for the stone. 1392 00:36:26,480 --> 00:36:27,999 Three and a half? Yeah. 1393 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:28,119 Three and a half? Yeah. 1394 00:36:28,200 --> 00:36:29,999 I think that works out at about $1,200 a carat, roughly. $1,200? And I think that's really fair. 1395 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,999 I think that works out at about $1,200 a carat, roughly. $1,200? And I think that's really fair. 1396 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,679 I think that works out at about $1,200 a carat, roughly. $1,200? And I think that's really fair. 1397 00:36:35,160 --> 00:36:35,999 Three and a half? Yeah. OK. Done. 1398 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,639 Three and a half? Yeah. OK. Done. 1399 00:36:37,720 --> 00:36:37,999 Excellent. Thank you. Thanks, Vicki. It's beautiful. 1400 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,999 Excellent. Thank you. Thanks, Vicki. It's beautiful. 1401 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:40,679 Excellent. Thank you. Thanks, Vicki. It's beautiful. 1402 00:36:40,760 --> 00:36:41,999 A beautiful stone. We'll just have to try and find you a few more. 1403 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,999 A beautiful stone. We'll just have to try and find you a few more. 1404 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:44,279 A beautiful stone. We'll just have to try and find you a few more. 1405 00:36:44,360 --> 00:36:45,719 Yeah, that'd be good. 1406 00:36:48,080 --> 00:36:49,999 That's a successful sale for us. 1407 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:50,359 That's a successful sale for us. 1408 00:36:53,280 --> 00:36:53,999 Oh, I think Sam was happy to see a couple of dollars coming in. 1409 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,999 Oh, I think Sam was happy to see a couple of dollars coming in. 1410 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,079 Oh, I think Sam was happy to see a couple of dollars coming in. 1411 00:36:57,160 --> 00:36:57,999 It looks pretty, but you can't eat it. 1412 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,519 It looks pretty, but you can't eat it. 1413 00:36:59,600 --> 00:36:59,999 It doesn't put food on the table until you turn it into cash. 1414 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,999 It doesn't put food on the table until you turn it into cash. 1415 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,079 It doesn't put food on the table until you turn it into cash. 1416 00:37:03,160 --> 00:37:03,999 With the crystal opal going for $3,500 1417 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,999 With the crystal opal going for $3,500 1418 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,159 With the crystal opal going for $3,500 1419 00:37:06,240 --> 00:37:07,999 and the black opal, once cleaned up, an approximate $8,000, 1420 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,999 and the black opal, once cleaned up, an approximate $8,000, 1421 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:10,959 and the black opal, once cleaned up, an approximate $8,000, 1422 00:37:11,040 --> 00:37:11,999 the two stones bring their total up to $17,500. 1423 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,999 the two stones bring their total up to $17,500. 1424 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,999 the two stones bring their total up to $17,500. 1425 00:37:17,080 --> 00:37:17,999 Now for the big test. 1426 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,799 Now for the big test. 1427 00:37:18,880 --> 00:37:19,999 What will Sam's dad think of his find? 1428 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,999 What will Sam's dad think of his find? 1429 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:22,479 What will Sam's dad think of his find? 1430 00:37:24,120 --> 00:37:25,999 Hello, Sam. Hi, Dad. 1431 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:26,039 Hello, Sam. Hi, Dad. 1432 00:37:26,120 --> 00:37:27,999 We found 11K. Wow! Well, that's... Yeah. 1433 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,439 We found 11K. Wow! Well, that's... Yeah. 1434 00:37:29,520 --> 00:37:29,999 The hard work has finally paid off. A good start. 1435 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,999 The hard work has finally paid off. A good start. 1436 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:32,639 The hard work has finally paid off. A good start. 1437 00:37:32,720 --> 00:37:33,999 Yeah. A good start. Want some more, with what we've invested into it. 1438 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,999 Yeah. A good start. Want some more, with what we've invested into it. 1439 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,199 Yeah. A good start. Want some more, with what we've invested into it. 1440 00:37:37,280 --> 00:37:37,999 That's... That's the problem. 1441 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,279 That's... That's the problem. 1442 00:37:39,360 --> 00:37:39,999 That's it. At least some opal is coming out, so... 1443 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:41,999 That's it. At least some opal is coming out, so... 1444 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:42,399 That's it. At least some opal is coming out, so... 1445 00:37:42,480 --> 00:37:43,999 Yeah, pretty happy. 1446 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:44,279 Yeah, pretty happy. 1447 00:37:44,360 --> 00:37:45,999 Well, that's good. 1448 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,399 Well, that's good. 1449 00:37:46,480 --> 00:37:47,999 I'll let you get back to your real job. At least that earns money. 1450 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,799 I'll let you get back to your real job. At least that earns money. 1451 00:37:49,880 --> 00:37:49,999 Yeah, well, so does mine now! 1452 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,879 Yeah, well, so does mine now! 1453 00:37:51,960 --> 00:37:51,999 (CHUCKLES) Rightio, see you later. All right. 1454 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:53,999 (CHUCKLES) Rightio, see you later. All right. 1455 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,919 (CHUCKLES) Rightio, see you later. All right. 1456 00:38:03,080 --> 00:38:03,999 Deep underground in Mintabie, it's make or break for the Tunnel Rats. 1457 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,999 Deep underground in Mintabie, it's make or break for the Tunnel Rats. 1458 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,999 Deep underground in Mintabie, it's make or break for the Tunnel Rats. 1459 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:08,879 Deep underground in Mintabie, it's make or break for the Tunnel Rats. 1460 00:38:10,040 --> 00:38:11,999 I'm very excited to see what we've got in the face. 1461 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,599 I'm very excited to see what we've got in the face. 1462 00:38:13,680 --> 00:38:13,999 Look at that. Wow. 1463 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,599 Look at that. Wow. 1464 00:38:15,680 --> 00:38:15,999 They need this seam of opal to produce. Big time. 1465 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:17,999 They need this seam of opal to produce. Big time. 1466 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,679 They need this seam of opal to produce. Big time. 1467 00:38:19,760 --> 00:38:19,999 For nearly 20 years, 1468 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,759 For nearly 20 years, 1469 00:38:21,840 --> 00:38:21,999 the father-and-son team have poured half a million dollars 1470 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,999 the father-and-son team have poured half a million dollars 1471 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,439 the father-and-son team have poured half a million dollars 1472 00:38:25,520 --> 00:38:25,999 and every ounce of their being into Grasshopper. 1473 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,999 and every ounce of their being into Grasshopper. 1474 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:28,319 and every ounce of their being into Grasshopper. 1475 00:38:28,400 --> 00:38:29,999 For little reward. 1476 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,399 For little reward. 1477 00:38:32,360 --> 00:38:33,999 But if I had to do it over again, I'd still do it over again. I just love opal. 1478 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:35,999 But if I had to do it over again, I'd still do it over again. I just love opal. 1479 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,919 But if I had to do it over again, I'd still do it over again. I just love opal. 1480 00:38:37,000 --> 00:38:37,999 They need $200,000 in just three months, 1481 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,999 They need $200,000 in just three months, 1482 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:40,199 They need $200,000 in just three months, 1483 00:38:40,280 --> 00:38:41,999 before they're forced to abandon their mine and find a new home. 1484 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,999 before they're forced to abandon their mine and find a new home. 1485 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:45,159 before they're forced to abandon their mine and find a new home. 1486 00:38:45,240 --> 00:38:45,999 So, this is our trace. This is what we're gonna be working on. I'll work my way over 1487 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,999 So, this is our trace. This is what we're gonna be working on. I'll work my way over 1488 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,999 So, this is our trace. This is what we're gonna be working on. I'll work my way over 1489 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:50,119 So, this is our trace. This is what we're gonna be working on. I'll work my way over 1490 00:38:50,200 --> 00:38:51,999 and take out the underneath. 1491 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:52,319 and take out the underneath. 1492 00:38:52,400 --> 00:38:53,999 (DRILL WHIRS) 1493 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:54,599 (DRILL WHIRS) 1494 00:38:54,680 --> 00:38:55,999 They need this next dig to produce the biggest find of their careers. 1495 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,999 They need this next dig to produce the biggest find of their careers. 1496 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,679 They need this next dig to produce the biggest find of their careers. 1497 00:39:12,800 --> 00:39:13,999 (MUTTERS) 1498 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:14,399 (MUTTERS) 1499 00:39:14,480 --> 00:39:15,999 Hang on. Bloody hell. 1500 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:16,479 Hang on. Bloody hell. 1501 00:39:19,640 --> 00:39:19,999 We've got more opal and it's gorgeous. 1502 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,999 We've got more opal and it's gorgeous. 1503 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:22,439 We've got more opal and it's gorgeous. 1504 00:39:22,520 --> 00:39:23,999 Oh, beautiful! 1505 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,519 Oh, beautiful! 1506 00:39:26,840 --> 00:39:27,999 Well, it's a nice chunk. (WHISTLES) That's beautiful. 1507 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,999 Well, it's a nice chunk. (WHISTLES) That's beautiful. 1508 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:30,679 Well, it's a nice chunk. (WHISTLES) That's beautiful. 1509 00:39:30,760 --> 00:39:31,999 For so long, we've had nothing. 1510 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,359 For so long, we've had nothing. 1511 00:39:33,440 --> 00:39:33,999 And to see that is... 1512 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:35,439 And to see that is... 1513 00:39:36,440 --> 00:39:37,999 Makes you want to cry. 1514 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:38,439 Makes you want to cry. 1515 00:39:38,520 --> 00:39:39,999 It's a very emotional thing to find opal after such a long time. 1516 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,999 It's a very emotional thing to find opal after such a long time. 1517 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,079 It's a very emotional thing to find opal after such a long time. 1518 00:39:44,760 --> 00:39:45,999 Oh, my God! That's... Wow! 1519 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,159 Oh, my God! That's... Wow! 1520 00:39:47,240 --> 00:39:47,999 Wow. Wow. That is Mintabie at its best. 1521 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,639 Wow. Wow. That is Mintabie at its best. 1522 00:39:50,760 --> 00:39:51,999 Whoo! (GIGGLES) That is... 1523 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:52,879 Whoo! (GIGGLES) That is... 1524 00:39:52,960 --> 00:39:53,999 That is what I call Mintabie opal. 1525 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,959 That is what I call Mintabie opal. 1526 00:39:55,040 --> 00:39:55,999 Yes! (GIGGLES) 1527 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:56,639 Yes! (GIGGLES) 1528 00:39:56,720 --> 00:39:57,999 Yes! 1529 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:58,319 Yes! 1530 00:40:01,000 --> 00:40:01,999 I never, never thought anything existed so beautiful. 1531 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,999 I never, never thought anything existed so beautiful. 1532 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:04,439 I never, never thought anything existed so beautiful. 1533 00:40:04,520 --> 00:40:05,999 Oh, my God! 1534 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,319 Oh, my God! 1535 00:40:06,400 --> 00:40:07,999 Yay! Whoo! 1536 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,279 Yay! Whoo! 1537 00:40:09,360 --> 00:40:09,999 Oh, look at that! 1538 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,359 Oh, look at that! 1539 00:40:12,640 --> 00:40:13,999 I've never seen opal like this in my life. And there's more up there. 1540 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,999 I've never seen opal like this in my life. And there's more up there. 1541 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:16,639 I've never seen opal like this in my life. And there's more up there. 1542 00:40:16,720 --> 00:40:17,999 It's all there, too. 1543 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,599 It's all there, too. 1544 00:40:18,680 --> 00:40:19,999 (LAUGHS) Yeah! 1545 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,119 (LAUGHS) Yeah! 1546 00:40:21,200 --> 00:40:21,999 Yeah! 1547 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,159 Yeah! 1548 00:40:23,240 --> 00:40:23,999 If I don't get $6,000 to $8,000 an ounce on that, 1549 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,999 If I don't get $6,000 to $8,000 an ounce on that, 1550 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,399 If I don't get $6,000 to $8,000 an ounce on that, 1551 00:40:27,480 --> 00:40:27,999 I'm not selling it, I'm keeping it. 1552 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,999 I'm not selling it, I'm keeping it. 1553 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,239 I'm not selling it, I'm keeping it. 1554 00:40:30,320 --> 00:40:31,999 That's six to eight. That's gorgeous. 1555 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,439 That's six to eight. That's gorgeous. 1556 00:40:33,520 --> 00:40:33,999 Oh, look at that! (LAUGHS) 1557 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,999 Oh, look at that! (LAUGHS) 1558 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,799 Oh, look at that! (LAUGHS) 1559 00:40:39,320 --> 00:40:39,999 Yeah. 1560 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:41,119 Yeah. 1561 00:40:41,200 --> 00:40:41,999 Whoo! 1562 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,999 Whoo! 1563 00:40:44,080 --> 00:40:45,999 Oh, wow. That's just absolutely insane. 1564 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,839 Oh, wow. That's just absolutely insane. 1565 00:40:47,920 --> 00:40:47,999 Yes! 1566 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,519 Yes! 1567 00:40:50,600 --> 00:40:51,999 Yes! Us! (LAUGHTER) 1568 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:52,599 Yes! Us! (LAUGHTER) 1569 00:40:54,280 --> 00:40:55,999 Us! We've done it! 1570 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:56,279 Us! We've done it! 1571 00:40:59,000 --> 00:40:59,999 Well done. 1572 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,999 Well done. 1573 00:41:03,520 --> 00:41:03,999 All these years, son. 1574 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,839 All these years, son. 1575 00:41:11,000 --> 00:41:11,999 You're making me tear up. 1576 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,399 You're making me tear up. 1577 00:41:13,480 --> 00:41:13,999 Yeah, I know. 1578 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,679 Yeah, I know. 1579 00:41:16,960 --> 00:41:17,999 Man... Ain't that a rush? 1580 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,959 Man... Ain't that a rush? 1581 00:41:21,840 --> 00:41:21,999 I feel awesome, man. 1582 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,839 I feel awesome, man. 1583 00:41:23,920 --> 00:41:23,999 I just feel like life has just changed. 1584 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,999 I just feel like life has just changed. 1585 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:26,479 I just feel like life has just changed. 1586 00:41:26,560 --> 00:41:27,999 As they say, if you want to become a millionaire, go opal mining. 1587 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,999 As they say, if you want to become a millionaire, go opal mining. 1588 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,599 As they say, if you want to become a millionaire, go opal mining. 1589 00:41:31,680 --> 00:41:31,999 You can become a millionaire overnight. 1590 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,999 You can become a millionaire overnight. 1591 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:34,119 You can become a millionaire overnight. 1592 00:41:34,200 --> 00:41:35,999 And, as you've just seen, we've only just started to scratch the surface. 1593 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,999 And, as you've just seen, we've only just started to scratch the surface. 1594 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:38,759 And, as you've just seen, we've only just started to scratch the surface. 1595 00:41:38,840 --> 00:41:39,999 That's what I call crystal. 1596 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:41,039 That's what I call crystal. 1597 00:41:45,440 --> 00:41:45,999 I'm honestly in shock. 1598 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:47,439 I'm honestly in shock. 1599 00:41:47,520 --> 00:41:47,999 What an experience. For even Dad and I. 1600 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,719 What an experience. For even Dad and I. 1601 00:41:49,800 --> 00:41:49,999 Father and son, to find it. 1602 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,999 Father and son, to find it. 1603 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:52,359 Father and son, to find it. 1604 00:41:52,440 --> 00:41:53,999 Finally. 1605 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,239 Finally. 1606 00:41:56,080 --> 00:41:57,999 It's just made things a lot easier for us. 1607 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:58,479 It's just made things a lot easier for us. 1608 00:42:01,080 --> 00:42:01,999 Well, this is the best of what we've got. It's pretty amazing, isn't it? It is. 1609 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,999 Well, this is the best of what we've got. It's pretty amazing, isn't it? It is. 1610 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,999 Well, this is the best of what we've got. It's pretty amazing, isn't it? It is. 1611 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:06,079 Well, this is the best of what we've got. It's pretty amazing, isn't it? It is. 1612 00:42:06,160 --> 00:42:07,999 How much do you think it's worth? Well, that's the thing. 1613 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,039 How much do you think it's worth? Well, that's the thing. 1614 00:42:09,120 --> 00:42:09,999 What would it be worth if we were to cut it? I crunched some numbers. 1615 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,999 What would it be worth if we were to cut it? I crunched some numbers. 1616 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,839 What would it be worth if we were to cut it? I crunched some numbers. 1617 00:42:12,920 --> 00:42:13,999 Yeah? And what did you work out? And... 1618 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,519 Yeah? And what did you work out? And... 1619 00:42:15,600 --> 00:42:15,999 Once you cut it, you'll lose that little bit off it. So, you'd end up with... 1620 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:17,999 Once you cut it, you'll lose that little bit off it. So, you'd end up with... 1621 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,999 Once you cut it, you'll lose that little bit off it. So, you'd end up with... 1622 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:20,279 Once you cut it, you'll lose that little bit off it. So, you'd end up with... 1623 00:42:20,360 --> 00:42:21,999 What does that work out? If we cut the whole stones... 1624 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:23,359 What does that work out? If we cut the whole stones... 1625 00:42:23,440 --> 00:42:23,999 If you did that, at $900 a carat, that's like... 1626 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,999 If you did that, at $900 a carat, that's like... 1627 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,319 If you did that, at $900 a carat, that's like... 1628 00:42:28,320 --> 00:42:29,999 It's like $100,000. 1629 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:30,759 It's like $100,000. 1630 00:42:30,840 --> 00:42:31,999 (MEN CHUCKLE) 1631 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:32,839 (MEN CHUCKLE) 1632 00:42:32,920 --> 00:42:33,999 Yes. That's it. 100 grand? I'm happy with that. 1633 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,999 Yes. That's it. 100 grand? I'm happy with that. 1634 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:36,079 Yes. That's it. 100 grand? I'm happy with that. 1635 00:42:50,600 --> 00:42:51,999 (LAUGHTER) And who knows? 1636 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:52,719 (LAUGHTER) And who knows? 1637 00:42:52,800 --> 00:42:53,999 You might have - Just in that? Just in that? Yeah, just in that. 1638 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,999 You might have - Just in that? Just in that? Yeah, just in that. 1639 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,079 You might have - Just in that? Just in that? Yeah, just in that. 1640 00:42:56,160 --> 00:42:57,839 In one find, 1641 00:42:57,920 --> 00:42:57,999 they are halfway to their target 1642 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,919 they are halfway to their target 1643 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,999 and one massive step closer to the money they need to find a new home. 1644 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:03,999 and one massive step closer to the money they need to find a new home. 1645 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,599 and one massive step closer to the money they need to find a new home. 1646 00:43:05,680 --> 00:43:05,999 I felt stunned, really, 1647 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,959 I felt stunned, really, 1648 00:43:08,040 --> 00:43:09,999 because I'd never experienced opal like that before. 1649 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,999 because I'd never experienced opal like that before. 1650 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:12,519 because I'd never experienced opal like that before. 1651 00:43:12,600 --> 00:43:13,999 That was just an amazing experience. 1652 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:14,679 That was just an amazing experience. 1653 00:43:14,760 --> 00:43:15,999 That's... It's like a once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing. 1654 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,519 That's... It's like a once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing. 1655 00:43:17,600 --> 00:43:17,999 You just don't expect that will ever happen to you. 1656 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,959 You just don't expect that will ever happen to you. 1657 00:43:20,040 --> 00:43:21,999 It just takes a big burden off the shoulders for sure. 1658 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:22,999 It just takes a big burden off the shoulders for sure. 1659 00:43:23,080 --> 00:43:23,999 But we need... We need to keep on finding it. 1660 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,439 But we need... We need to keep on finding it. 1661 00:43:25,520 --> 00:43:25,999 Whoo! 1662 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:27,119 Whoo! 1663 00:43:27,200 --> 00:43:27,999 Whoo! 1664 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:28,799 Whoo! 1665 00:43:30,040 --> 00:43:31,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1666 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:32,039 subtitles by Deluxe 1667 00:43:33,305 --> 00:44:33,590 Do you want subtitles for any video? -=[ ai.OpenSubtitles.com ]=-