"Outback Opal Hunters" Episode #3.5

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 . 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:02,999 . 3 00:00:03,080 --> 00:00:03,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... Look at that. Oh! 4 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:05,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... Look at that. Oh! 5 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,239 On Outback Opal Hunters... Look at that. Oh! 6 00:00:06,320 --> 00:00:07,999 ..old partners Aaron and Col are reunited... 7 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,439 ..old partners Aaron and Col are reunited... 8 00:00:09,520 --> 00:00:09,999 Damn! 9 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:10,999 Damn! 10 00:00:11,080 --> 00:00:11,999 ..battling the Outback on the dirt and in the sky. 11 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,999 ..battling the Outback on the dirt and in the sky. 12 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:14,919 ..battling the Outback on the dirt and in the sky. 13 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:15,999 I've got a bird about to get it. Hey! 14 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,599 I've got a bird about to get it. Hey! 15 00:00:17,680 --> 00:00:17,999 The Tunnel Rats... Whoa! Here we go. 16 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,999 The Tunnel Rats... Whoa! Here we go. 17 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:20,439 The Tunnel Rats... Whoa! Here we go. 18 00:00:20,520 --> 00:00:21,999 ..race to extract an opal mother lode... 19 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:22,799 ..race to extract an opal mother lode... 20 00:00:22,880 --> 00:00:23,999 That's gorgeous! 21 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,439 That's gorgeous! 22 00:00:24,520 --> 00:00:25,999 ..as rival miners close in. 23 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:26,239 ..as rival miners close in. 24 00:00:26,320 --> 00:00:27,999 Come on! They're up there. 25 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:28,479 Come on! They're up there. 26 00:00:28,560 --> 00:00:29,999 All the hard-earned work is gone. 27 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,159 All the hard-earned work is gone. 28 00:00:31,240 --> 00:00:31,999 For The Bushmen, desperate times... 29 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,999 For The Bushmen, desperate times... 30 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,239 For The Bushmen, desperate times... 31 00:00:35,320 --> 00:00:35,999 Hang on! Oil everywhere. 32 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,319 Hang on! Oil everywhere. 33 00:00:37,400 --> 00:00:37,999 ..calls for desperate measures. Don't move. 34 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,999 ..calls for desperate measures. Don't move. 35 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:40,359 ..calls for desperate measures. Don't move. 36 00:00:40,440 --> 00:00:41,999 This is a real chance of one of us getting hurt. 37 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,959 This is a real chance of one of us getting hurt. 38 00:00:44,040 --> 00:00:45,999 Kill it! Ho-ho-ho! 39 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:47,039 Kill it! Ho-ho-ho! 40 00:00:47,120 --> 00:00:47,999 It's big and it's cheesy. 41 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,559 It's big and it's cheesy. 42 00:00:52,600 --> 00:00:53,999 # Money 43 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:54,599 # Money 44 00:00:56,480 --> 00:00:57,999 # And fancy clothes... # 45 00:00:58,000 --> 00:00:59,919 # And fancy clothes... # 46 00:01:01,000 --> 00:01:07,074 47 00:01:12,280 --> 00:01:13,999 Today's about the day for us. 48 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:14,239 Today's about the day for us. 49 00:01:14,320 --> 00:01:15,999 If we don't find something today, we've got some major problems, 50 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,999 If we don't find something today, we've got some major problems, 51 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:18,719 If we don't find something today, we've got some major problems, 52 00:01:18,800 --> 00:01:19,999 where we run out of food, pretty much. 53 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,079 where we run out of food, pretty much. 54 00:01:21,160 --> 00:01:21,999 If I don't get a couple hundred dollars today, 55 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,759 If I don't get a couple hundred dollars today, 56 00:01:23,840 --> 00:01:23,999 we'll have to go out and get a goat. 57 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,999 we'll have to go out and get a goat. 58 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:26,079 we'll have to go out and get a goat. 59 00:01:27,520 --> 00:01:27,999 Today might be the day. 60 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,359 Today might be the day. 61 00:01:29,440 --> 00:01:29,999 We might roll a bloody great big seam 62 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,999 We might roll a bloody great big seam 63 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:32,079 We might roll a bloody great big seam 64 00:01:32,160 --> 00:01:33,999 of red-on-black out of it, mate. 65 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:34,519 of red-on-black out of it, mate. 66 00:01:34,600 --> 00:01:35,999 All our troubles will be over. 67 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,319 All our troubles will be over. 68 00:01:37,400 --> 00:01:37,999 We've had a bit of a stretch now. 69 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,999 We've had a bit of a stretch now. 70 00:01:40,080 --> 00:01:41,999 We haven't had a decent payday for over 12 months. 71 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,919 We haven't had a decent payday for over 12 months. 72 00:01:43,000 --> 00:01:43,999 If we don't find opal, I don't know what we're going to do. 73 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,999 If we don't find opal, I don't know what we're going to do. 74 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:46,479 If we don't find opal, I don't know what we're going to do. 75 00:01:46,560 --> 00:01:47,999 70 kilometres from the nearest town, at their remote Hell's Corner mine, 76 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,999 70 kilometres from the nearest town, at their remote Hell's Corner mine, 77 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:50,999 70 kilometres from the nearest town, at their remote Hell's Corner mine, 78 00:01:51,080 --> 00:01:51,999 Bushmen Rod and Les are struggling. 79 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,999 Bushmen Rod and Les are struggling. 80 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,719 Bushmen Rod and Les are struggling. 81 00:01:54,800 --> 00:01:55,999 This is their 12th month finding virtually no opal. 82 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,999 This is their 12th month finding virtually no opal. 83 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:58,119 This is their 12th month finding virtually no opal. 84 00:01:58,200 --> 00:01:59,999 It's just six inches through the wall. 85 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,839 It's just six inches through the wall. 86 00:02:00,920 --> 00:02:01,999 How many six inches have you got to go? 87 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,239 How many six inches have you got to go? 88 00:02:03,320 --> 00:02:03,999 If we knew that, we'd be rich, mate. 89 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,999 If we knew that, we'd be rich, mate. 90 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,319 If we knew that, we'd be rich, mate. 91 00:02:07,400 --> 00:02:07,999 Rod and Les are hunting the most valuable opal on the planet - 92 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,999 Rod and Les are hunting the most valuable opal on the planet - 93 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,999 Rod and Les are hunting the most valuable opal on the planet - 94 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,039 Rod and Les are hunting the most valuable opal on the planet - 95 00:02:12,120 --> 00:02:13,799 black opal. 96 00:02:13,880 --> 00:02:13,999 At $43,000 a gram, it's worth 500 times more than gold. 97 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,999 At $43,000 a gram, it's worth 500 times more than gold. 98 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:17,999 At $43,000 a gram, it's worth 500 times more than gold. 99 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,279 At $43,000 a gram, it's worth 500 times more than gold. 100 00:02:21,480 --> 00:02:21,999 We had a bit of a seam that turned to nothing, like it always does. 101 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,999 We had a bit of a seam that turned to nothing, like it always does. 102 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,759 We had a bit of a seam that turned to nothing, like it always does. 103 00:02:25,840 --> 00:02:25,999 (SIGHS) 104 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,999 (SIGHS) 105 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:28,239 (SIGHS) 106 00:02:28,320 --> 00:02:29,999 Son of a... 107 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:30,279 Son of a... 108 00:02:30,360 --> 00:02:31,999 We're not making diesel money. We've been here a fair while. 109 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,959 We're not making diesel money. We've been here a fair while. 110 00:02:34,040 --> 00:02:35,519 It's just teasing us. 111 00:02:35,600 --> 00:02:35,999 Nothing? Not a bloody thing. 112 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,999 Nothing? Not a bloody thing. 113 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:39,359 Nothing? Not a bloody thing. 114 00:02:39,440 --> 00:02:39,999 Broke, The Bushmen have a tough decision to make. 115 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,999 Broke, The Bushmen have a tough decision to make. 116 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:42,679 Broke, The Bushmen have a tough decision to make. 117 00:02:42,760 --> 00:02:43,999 Les is putting pressure on me to get out. 118 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,479 Les is putting pressure on me to get out. 119 00:02:45,560 --> 00:02:45,999 Yeah, get out of it and go somewhere else. 120 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,999 Yeah, get out of it and go somewhere else. 121 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,679 Yeah, get out of it and go somewhere else. 122 00:02:48,760 --> 00:02:49,999 We'll walk away for a minute, 123 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:50,719 We'll walk away for a minute, 124 00:02:50,800 --> 00:02:51,999 see if we can get some friggin' dinner for tonight. 125 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,999 see if we can get some friggin' dinner for tonight. 126 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:54,119 see if we can get some friggin' dinner for tonight. 127 00:02:55,480 --> 00:02:55,999 As tough as it is, I worry a bit about Les. 128 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,999 As tough as it is, I worry a bit about Les. 129 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,919 As tough as it is, I worry a bit about Les. 130 00:03:01,000 --> 00:03:01,999 I was over there the other day, 131 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:03,399 I was over there the other day, 132 00:03:03,480 --> 00:03:03,999 he hasn't had enough diesel to run his jenny, 133 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:05,999 he hasn't had enough diesel to run his jenny, 134 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:06,159 he hasn't had enough diesel to run his jenny, 135 00:03:06,240 --> 00:03:07,999 so he's had no electricity for a week or two. 136 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,999 so he's had no electricity for a week or two. 137 00:03:10,080 --> 00:03:11,999 He never lets anything on, but he's got bugger-all food. 138 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,719 He never lets anything on, but he's got bugger-all food. 139 00:03:13,800 --> 00:03:13,999 When the money's not coming in, 140 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,799 When the money's not coming in, 141 00:03:15,880 --> 00:03:15,999 you've got to find diesel money somewhere. 142 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:17,999 you've got to find diesel money somewhere. 143 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:18,999 you've got to find diesel money somewhere. 144 00:03:19,080 --> 00:03:19,999 You've got to cut back the tucker money, so we go out and shoot goat. 145 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,999 You've got to cut back the tucker money, so we go out and shoot goat. 146 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,399 You've got to cut back the tucker money, so we go out and shoot goat. 147 00:03:23,480 --> 00:03:23,999 Lamb and bloody beef - you need a bank loan to buy it out here. 148 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,999 Lamb and bloody beef - you need a bank loan to buy it out here. 149 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,439 Lamb and bloody beef - you need a bank loan to buy it out here. 150 00:03:27,520 --> 00:03:27,999 There they are. 151 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:29,519 There they are. 152 00:03:30,680 --> 00:03:31,999 In the tough Australian outback, herds of destructive goats flourish. 153 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,999 In the tough Australian outback, herds of destructive goats flourish. 154 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,999 In the tough Australian outback, herds of destructive goats flourish. 155 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,039 In the tough Australian outback, herds of destructive goats flourish. 156 00:03:37,120 --> 00:03:37,999 Classified a pest, they can be legally hunted. 157 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,999 Classified a pest, they can be legally hunted. 158 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:40,719 Classified a pest, they can be legally hunted. 159 00:03:44,120 --> 00:03:45,999 (SHOT ECHOES, BLEATING) 160 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:46,119 (SHOT ECHOES, BLEATING) 161 00:03:51,040 --> 00:03:51,999 Yeah, you can't beat a bit of goat. 162 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:53,919 Yeah, you can't beat a bit of goat. 163 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,999 You haven't found a bullet in it? Not yet, mm. 164 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,479 You haven't found a bullet in it? Not yet, mm. 165 00:03:57,560 --> 00:03:57,999 Righto, Les, so what are we going to do, mate? 166 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,999 Righto, Les, so what are we going to do, mate? 167 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:00,999 Righto, Les, so what are we going to do, mate? 168 00:04:01,080 --> 00:04:01,999 I reckon we should go to Bondi. 169 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:02,999 I reckon we should go to Bondi. 170 00:04:03,080 --> 00:04:03,999 I don't want to go from one trouble spot to another trouble spot. 171 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,999 I don't want to go from one trouble spot to another trouble spot. 172 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,999 I don't want to go from one trouble spot to another trouble spot. 173 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:08,119 I don't want to go from one trouble spot to another trouble spot. 174 00:04:08,200 --> 00:04:09,999 With Hell's Corner run dry, 400 metres away is an abandoned mine 175 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,999 With Hell's Corner run dry, 400 metres away is an abandoned mine 176 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,719 With Hell's Corner run dry, 400 metres away is an abandoned mine 177 00:04:13,800 --> 00:04:13,999 called Bondi, known for destroying men and machines. 178 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,999 called Bondi, known for destroying men and machines. 179 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,999 called Bondi, known for destroying men and machines. 180 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,439 called Bondi, known for destroying men and machines. 181 00:04:18,520 --> 00:04:19,999 The reason we went to Bondi is, 182 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:20,319 The reason we went to Bondi is, 183 00:04:20,400 --> 00:04:21,999 a mate of mine drilled some real nice crystal there. 184 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,479 a mate of mine drilled some real nice crystal there. 185 00:04:23,560 --> 00:04:23,999 We went down there and, very hard ground. 186 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,999 We went down there and, very hard ground. 187 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:26,399 We went down there and, very hard ground. 188 00:04:26,480 --> 00:04:27,999 We're using big, 20-kilo bloody jackhammers and it busted us. 189 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,999 We're using big, 20-kilo bloody jackhammers and it busted us. 190 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:30,559 We're using big, 20-kilo bloody jackhammers and it busted us. 191 00:04:30,640 --> 00:04:31,999 It's the best option we've got at the moment. 192 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:33,679 It's the best option we've got at the moment. 193 00:04:33,760 --> 00:04:33,999 I reckon there's good money down there, myself. 194 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:35,999 I reckon there's good money down there, myself. 195 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:36,919 I reckon there's good money down there, myself. 196 00:04:37,000 --> 00:04:37,999 Fame and fortune awaits us down there, you reckon? I bloody hope so. 197 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,999 Fame and fortune awaits us down there, you reckon? I bloody hope so. 198 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,999 Fame and fortune awaits us down there, you reckon? I bloody hope so. 199 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:42,039 Fame and fortune awaits us down there, you reckon? I bloody hope so. 200 00:04:50,680 --> 00:04:51,999 In the harsh South Australian outback... 201 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,999 In the harsh South Australian outback... 202 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:54,239 In the harsh South Australian outback... 203 00:04:55,760 --> 00:04:55,999 Do you know who it is? Who's that? 204 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,999 Do you know who it is? Who's that? 205 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:58,279 Do you know who it is? Who's that? 206 00:04:58,360 --> 00:04:59,999 I don't know. Why park on our claim? 207 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:00,999 I don't know. Why park on our claim? 208 00:05:01,080 --> 00:05:01,999 The Tunnel Rats face unwelcome visitors 209 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,999 The Tunnel Rats face unwelcome visitors 210 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:04,039 The Tunnel Rats face unwelcome visitors 211 00:05:04,120 --> 00:05:05,999 after news has got out of their massive $100,000 opal find. 212 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,999 after news has got out of their massive $100,000 opal find. 213 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:08,839 after news has got out of their massive $100,000 opal find. 214 00:05:08,920 --> 00:05:09,999 What's going on? We heard there's a big find on Grasshopper. 215 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:11,999 What's going on? We heard there's a big find on Grasshopper. 216 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,319 What's going on? We heard there's a big find on Grasshopper. 217 00:05:12,400 --> 00:05:13,999 I wouldn't say a big find. 218 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:14,079 I wouldn't say a big find. 219 00:05:14,160 --> 00:05:15,999 Just seeing where you were, mate. Good luck to youse. 220 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,119 Just seeing where you were, mate. Good luck to youse. 221 00:05:17,200 --> 00:05:17,999 I'm going to have to get going. 222 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,999 I'm going to have to get going. 223 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:20,679 I'm going to have to get going. 224 00:05:20,760 --> 00:05:21,999 It gets around like wildfire, as soon as someone finds opal. 225 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,999 It gets around like wildfire, as soon as someone finds opal. 226 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,599 It gets around like wildfire, as soon as someone finds opal. 227 00:05:24,680 --> 00:05:25,999 I didn't know who they were. 228 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:26,519 I didn't know who they were. 229 00:05:26,600 --> 00:05:27,999 (WHISTLES) Dad! 230 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:28,599 (WHISTLES) Dad! 231 00:05:28,680 --> 00:05:29,999 Makes you feel uneasy, cos you don't know what people can do. 232 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,999 Makes you feel uneasy, cos you don't know what people can do. 233 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:32,639 Makes you feel uneasy, cos you don't know what people can do. 234 00:05:32,720 --> 00:05:33,999 I was yelling at you, whistling, waving at you. 235 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,879 I was yelling at you, whistling, waving at you. 236 00:05:35,960 --> 00:05:35,999 What? Can we stop 237 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,719 What? Can we stop 238 00:05:37,800 --> 00:05:37,999 and make sure that all my claim is good to go? Thank you. 239 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,999 and make sure that all my claim is good to go? Thank you. 240 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,679 and make sure that all my claim is good to go? Thank you. 241 00:05:41,760 --> 00:05:41,999 We want to make sure our claim is still registered 242 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,999 We want to make sure our claim is still registered 243 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:45,079 We want to make sure our claim is still registered 244 00:05:45,160 --> 00:05:45,999 and everything's how it should be, 245 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,279 and everything's how it should be, 246 00:05:47,360 --> 00:05:47,999 cos if it's not, you can lose your ground. 247 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,639 cos if it's not, you can lose your ground. 248 00:05:49,720 --> 00:05:49,999 Even though they're congratulating you on your find, 249 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,999 Even though they're congratulating you on your find, 250 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:53,639 Even though they're congratulating you on your find, 251 00:05:53,720 --> 00:05:53,999 they want your ground. 252 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,999 they want your ground. 253 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:56,359 they want your ground. 254 00:05:56,440 --> 00:05:57,999 Oh, look at that. Oh, look at that, Bayden! (LAUGHS) 255 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,999 Oh, look at that. Oh, look at that, Bayden! (LAUGHS) 256 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,519 Oh, look at that. Oh, look at that, Bayden! (LAUGHS) 257 00:06:00,600 --> 00:06:01,999 I've seen real opal now! 258 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:02,279 I've seen real opal now! 259 00:06:02,360 --> 00:06:03,999 After 22 hard years of finding virtually nothing, 260 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,999 After 22 hard years of finding virtually nothing, 261 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:06,919 After 22 hard years of finding virtually nothing, 262 00:06:07,000 --> 00:06:07,999 Dad Rodney, Bayden and partner Lise 263 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,759 Dad Rodney, Bayden and partner Lise 264 00:06:09,840 --> 00:06:09,999 have just hit a mother lode of crystal opal 265 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,999 have just hit a mother lode of crystal opal 266 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,599 have just hit a mother lode of crystal opal 267 00:06:13,680 --> 00:06:13,999 with an estimated value of $100,000. 268 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:15,999 with an estimated value of $100,000. 269 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,439 with an estimated value of $100,000. 270 00:06:19,520 --> 00:06:19,999 That's unbelievable. 271 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,319 That's unbelievable. 272 00:06:21,400 --> 00:06:21,999 But in three months, the mining town of Mintabie 273 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,999 But in three months, the mining town of Mintabie 274 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,199 But in three months, the mining town of Mintabie 275 00:06:25,280 --> 00:06:25,999 is being shut down by the government 276 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:27,279 is being shut down by the government 277 00:06:27,360 --> 00:06:27,999 and the land returned to its Indigenous owners. 278 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:29,999 and the land returned to its Indigenous owners. 279 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,159 and the land returned to its Indigenous owners. 280 00:06:30,240 --> 00:06:31,999 Residents are being forced to leave their homes and mines. 281 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,999 Residents are being forced to leave their homes and mines. 282 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:34,319 Residents are being forced to leave their homes and mines. 283 00:06:34,400 --> 00:06:35,999 I haven't got the money to shift my camp, 284 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,439 I haven't got the money to shift my camp, 285 00:06:37,520 --> 00:06:37,999 my truck, my bulldozer, my drill. 286 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,999 my truck, my bulldozer, my drill. 287 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:40,599 my truck, my bulldozer, my drill. 288 00:06:40,680 --> 00:06:41,999 I'm on the bones of my bum, I have no place to go. 289 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,999 I'm on the bones of my bum, I have no place to go. 290 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:44,319 I'm on the bones of my bum, I have no place to go. 291 00:06:44,400 --> 00:06:45,999 Before they're evicted, The Tunnel Rats need $200,000 292 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,999 Before they're evicted, The Tunnel Rats need $200,000 293 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,279 Before they're evicted, The Tunnel Rats need $200,000 294 00:06:49,360 --> 00:06:49,999 to move their mining camp to a new town or face abandoning it all, 295 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:51,999 to move their mining camp to a new town or face abandoning it all, 296 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,999 to move their mining camp to a new town or face abandoning it all, 297 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,919 to move their mining camp to a new town or face abandoning it all, 298 00:06:55,000 --> 00:06:55,999 leaving them homeless. 299 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:56,879 leaving them homeless. 300 00:06:56,960 --> 00:06:57,999 We haven't got opal, we haven't got anything, 301 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,879 We haven't got opal, we haven't got anything, 302 00:06:59,960 --> 00:06:59,999 we're in tents on the ground. 303 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,839 we're in tents on the ground. 304 00:07:01,920 --> 00:07:01,999 It's serious, we need to find money. 305 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,999 It's serious, we need to find money. 306 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:04,199 It's serious, we need to find money. 307 00:07:04,280 --> 00:07:05,999 Key to their success is their claim called Grasshopper, 308 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,999 Key to their success is their claim called Grasshopper, 309 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:08,919 Key to their success is their claim called Grasshopper, 310 00:07:09,000 --> 00:07:09,999 a 200 X 100 metre-square mine 311 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,479 a 200 X 100 metre-square mine 312 00:07:11,560 --> 00:07:11,999 with a network of over 500 metres of tunnels. 313 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,999 with a network of over 500 metres of tunnels. 314 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:15,359 with a network of over 500 metres of tunnels. 315 00:07:15,440 --> 00:07:15,999 But Bayden is worried. 316 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:16,919 But Bayden is worried. 317 00:07:17,000 --> 00:07:17,999 When I got Dad to register my claim, 318 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,639 When I got Dad to register my claim, 319 00:07:19,720 --> 00:07:19,999 I think a couple of my dimensions was wrong. OK. 320 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:21,999 I think a couple of my dimensions was wrong. OK. 321 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,559 I think a couple of my dimensions was wrong. OK. 322 00:07:23,640 --> 00:07:23,999 Give me a minute, I'll get your file. Thank you. 323 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,999 Give me a minute, I'll get your file. Thank you. 324 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:26,679 Give me a minute, I'll get your file. Thank you. 325 00:07:26,760 --> 00:07:27,999 If the measurements on the lease are wrong, it's open to rival claims. 326 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,999 If the measurements on the lease are wrong, it's open to rival claims. 327 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,999 If the measurements on the lease are wrong, it's open to rival claims. 328 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:32,319 If the measurements on the lease are wrong, it's open to rival claims. 329 00:07:32,400 --> 00:07:33,999 Everything has to be spot-on. If we don't, 330 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:34,839 Everything has to be spot-on. If we don't, 331 00:07:34,920 --> 00:07:35,999 we'll lose our ground, lose our opal, 332 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,719 we'll lose our ground, lose our opal, 333 00:07:37,800 --> 00:07:37,999 and that could be really just (BLEEP) for all of us. 334 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,999 and that could be really just (BLEEP) for all of us. 335 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,599 and that could be really just (BLEEP) for all of us. 336 00:07:41,680 --> 00:07:41,999 I've got to make sure the data-pegging on the dates 337 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,999 I've got to make sure the data-pegging on the dates 338 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,959 I've got to make sure the data-pegging on the dates 339 00:07:46,040 --> 00:07:47,999 were the 13th to the 6th, is that correct? Yeah. 340 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,919 were the 13th to the 6th, is that correct? Yeah. 341 00:07:49,000 --> 00:07:49,999 And registration number 89656. 342 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:51,999 And registration number 89656. 343 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,119 And registration number 89656. 344 00:07:53,200 --> 00:07:53,999 That's it, mate. Goodo. Let's go. 345 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,999 That's it, mate. Goodo. Let's go. 346 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,879 That's it, mate. Goodo. Let's go. 347 00:07:57,960 --> 00:07:57,999 While the measurements are right, 348 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,919 While the measurements are right, 349 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,999 registration number and acquisition date 350 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:02,519 registration number and acquisition date 351 00:08:02,600 --> 00:08:03,999 need to be added to lease pegs. 352 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:04,319 need to be added to lease pegs. 353 00:08:04,400 --> 00:08:05,999 Registration number. Come on, they're up there! 354 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,999 Registration number. Come on, they're up there! 355 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:08,479 Registration number. Come on, they're up there! 356 00:08:08,560 --> 00:08:09,999 They're freakin' just up there, you know? 357 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:11,599 They're freakin' just up there, you know? 358 00:08:14,240 --> 00:08:15,999 Come on, can we just hurry up? Dad, in the ute, come on! 359 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:17,999 Come on, can we just hurry up? Dad, in the ute, come on! 360 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,239 Come on, can we just hurry up? Dad, in the ute, come on! 361 00:08:20,200 --> 00:08:21,999 Let's go. 362 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:22,239 Let's go. 363 00:08:22,320 --> 00:08:23,999 As soon as they've heard you're on opal, 364 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,839 As soon as they've heard you're on opal, 365 00:08:24,920 --> 00:08:25,999 they will peg around you, they'll peg anything and everything 366 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,999 they will peg around you, they'll peg anything and everything 367 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:28,439 they will peg around you, they'll peg anything and everything 368 00:08:28,520 --> 00:08:29,999 to stop you from mining. 369 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,319 to stop you from mining. 370 00:08:31,400 --> 00:08:31,999 How much more you got to go? Just the reg number. 371 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:33,999 How much more you got to go? Just the reg number. 372 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:34,919 How much more you got to go? Just the reg number. 373 00:08:35,000 --> 00:08:35,999 There's definitely miners that want to make your life hard 374 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,999 There's definitely miners that want to make your life hard 375 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:38,679 There's definitely miners that want to make your life hard 376 00:08:38,760 --> 00:08:39,999 to fill their own pockets - dog eat dog. 377 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,719 to fill their own pockets - dog eat dog. 378 00:08:41,800 --> 00:08:41,999 The stress of the last 22 years is beginning to tell. 379 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,999 The stress of the last 22 years is beginning to tell. 380 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,999 The stress of the last 22 years is beginning to tell. 381 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:46,599 The stress of the last 22 years is beginning to tell. 382 00:08:46,680 --> 00:08:47,999 All your hard-earned work - every day, nothing. 383 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,999 All your hard-earned work - every day, nothing. 384 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:50,159 All your hard-earned work - every day, nothing. 385 00:08:50,240 --> 00:08:51,959 People look at you like a loser 386 00:08:52,040 --> 00:08:53,999 wasting your time, wasting your life. 387 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,239 wasting your time, wasting your life. 388 00:08:54,320 --> 00:08:55,999 Just to have that one split moment 389 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,159 Just to have that one split moment 390 00:08:57,240 --> 00:08:57,999 when someone could walk onto your claim... 391 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:59,999 when someone could walk onto your claim... 392 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:00,999 when someone could walk onto your claim... 393 00:09:01,080 --> 00:09:01,999 If there's that little bit of something wrong, 394 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,999 If there's that little bit of something wrong, 395 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:04,279 If there's that little bit of something wrong, 396 00:09:04,360 --> 00:09:05,999 all the hard-earned work, ever since I was 17, is gone. 397 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,999 all the hard-earned work, ever since I was 17, is gone. 398 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:08,879 all the hard-earned work, ever since I was 17, is gone. 399 00:09:08,960 --> 00:09:09,999 Dad and I nearly lost our future, you know? 400 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,999 Dad and I nearly lost our future, you know? 401 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,759 Dad and I nearly lost our future, you know? 402 00:09:12,840 --> 00:09:13,999 He's my best mate, and I'd hate to see his future disappear 403 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,999 He's my best mate, and I'd hate to see his future disappear 404 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:16,559 He's my best mate, and I'd hate to see his future disappear 405 00:09:16,640 --> 00:09:17,999 because something was wrong on the claim. 406 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,279 because something was wrong on the claim. 407 00:09:19,360 --> 00:09:19,999 Put the numbers on this one, and it's all good. 408 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,999 Put the numbers on this one, and it's all good. 409 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,279 Put the numbers on this one, and it's all good. 410 00:09:23,360 --> 00:09:23,999 You're all right, you're all right. 411 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,999 You're all right, you're all right. 412 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:26,039 You're all right, you're all right. 413 00:09:27,720 --> 00:09:27,999 (MACHINE RUMBLES) 414 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,719 (MACHINE RUMBLES) 415 00:09:31,640 --> 00:09:31,999 Yeah, we're good. Let's go to work. 416 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,999 Yeah, we're good. Let's go to work. 417 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:34,679 Yeah, we're good. Let's go to work. 418 00:09:43,840 --> 00:09:43,999 Pretty well been untouched. There's a few little workings there, 419 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,999 Pretty well been untouched. There's a few little workings there, 420 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:47,999 Pretty well been untouched. There's a few little workings there, 421 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,279 Pretty well been untouched. There's a few little workings there, 422 00:09:48,360 --> 00:09:49,999 but it needs a proper going-over. 423 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:50,359 but it needs a proper going-over. 424 00:09:50,440 --> 00:09:51,999 Col has come to give me a hand. 425 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:52,439 Col has come to give me a hand. 426 00:09:52,520 --> 00:09:53,999 Opalton, outback Queensland. 427 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,759 Opalton, outback Queensland. 428 00:09:54,840 --> 00:09:55,999 In the hunt for new opal-rich ground, 429 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,759 In the hunt for new opal-rich ground, 430 00:09:57,840 --> 00:09:57,999 Aaron has reunited with former partner, Col Duff. 431 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:59,999 Aaron has reunited with former partner, Col Duff. 432 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,999 Aaron has reunited with former partner, Col Duff. 433 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:02,399 Aaron has reunited with former partner, Col Duff. 434 00:10:02,480 --> 00:10:03,999 Aaron and I aren't in partnership any more, but we're still mates. 435 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,999 Aaron and I aren't in partnership any more, but we're still mates. 436 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,759 Aaron and I aren't in partnership any more, but we're still mates. 437 00:10:06,840 --> 00:10:07,999 We'll team up for a week, that'll help both of us. 438 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,879 We'll team up for a week, that'll help both of us. 439 00:10:09,960 --> 00:10:09,999 They're braving hot desert temperatures up to 40 degrees 440 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,999 They're braving hot desert temperatures up to 40 degrees 441 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,999 They're braving hot desert temperatures up to 40 degrees 442 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:14,559 They're braving hot desert temperatures up to 40 degrees 443 00:10:14,640 --> 00:10:15,999 in search of boulder opal, worth as much as $4,000 a carat. 444 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,999 in search of boulder opal, worth as much as $4,000 a carat. 445 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,319 in search of boulder opal, worth as much as $4,000 a carat. 446 00:10:19,400 --> 00:10:19,999 There could be patches anywhere. 447 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,399 There could be patches anywhere. 448 00:10:21,480 --> 00:10:21,999 Keep your eyes open for where rocks come out. 449 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,999 Keep your eyes open for where rocks come out. 450 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:24,839 Keep your eyes open for where rocks come out. 451 00:10:24,920 --> 00:10:25,999 You've got to make money or you can't be here. 452 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,999 You've got to make money or you can't be here. 453 00:10:28,080 --> 00:10:29,999 You've got to buy food, you need diesel. 454 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,919 You've got to buy food, you need diesel. 455 00:10:31,000 --> 00:10:31,999 I haven't starved, but I've gone close. 456 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,799 I haven't starved, but I've gone close. 457 00:10:33,880 --> 00:10:33,999 After a record season last year, 458 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,999 After a record season last year, 459 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,159 After a record season last year, 460 00:10:36,240 --> 00:10:37,999 this season has been disastrous for Aaron, with a flooded claim... 461 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:39,999 this season has been disastrous for Aaron, with a flooded claim... 462 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,599 this season has been disastrous for Aaron, with a flooded claim... 463 00:10:41,680 --> 00:10:41,999 Can't dig that. ..and a bust-up with mining partner Greg. 464 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,999 Can't dig that. ..and a bust-up with mining partner Greg. 465 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,999 Can't dig that. ..and a bust-up with mining partner Greg. 466 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:46,039 Can't dig that. ..and a bust-up with mining partner Greg. 467 00:10:46,120 --> 00:10:47,999 Me and Greg had a bit of a run-in. 468 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,039 Me and Greg had a bit of a run-in. 469 00:10:48,120 --> 00:10:49,999 Back to square one, eh? 470 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,279 Back to square one, eh? 471 00:10:51,360 --> 00:10:51,999 My goal this year is to get myself a dozer 472 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:53,919 My goal this year is to get myself a dozer 473 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,999 and fix up the old excavator, and we're away, we can dig deeper. 474 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,959 and fix up the old excavator, and we're away, we can dig deeper. 475 00:10:58,040 --> 00:10:59,999 You can buy a bulldozer for between $80,000 and $100,000. 476 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,879 You can buy a bulldozer for between $80,000 and $100,000. 477 00:11:01,960 --> 00:11:01,999 Aaron has set an ambitious season target of $100,000. 478 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,999 Aaron has set an ambitious season target of $100,000. 479 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,999 Aaron has set an ambitious season target of $100,000. 480 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,719 Aaron has set an ambitious season target of $100,000. 481 00:11:06,800 --> 00:11:07,999 You've got to be in it to win it. 482 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,279 You've got to be in it to win it. 483 00:11:11,680 --> 00:11:11,999 Down on his luck, Aaron has bought an exploration permit 484 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,999 Down on his luck, Aaron has bought an exploration permit 485 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,719 Down on his luck, Aaron has bought an exploration permit 486 00:11:15,800 --> 00:11:15,999 in the hunt for a new claim on a vast, desolate stretch of land. 487 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,999 in the hunt for a new claim on a vast, desolate stretch of land. 488 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,999 in the hunt for a new claim on a vast, desolate stretch of land. 489 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:20,799 in the hunt for a new claim on a vast, desolate stretch of land. 490 00:11:20,880 --> 00:11:21,999 It gives you five years to look over the whole area. 491 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,999 It gives you five years to look over the whole area. 492 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,679 It gives you five years to look over the whole area. 493 00:11:24,760 --> 00:11:25,999 If you like the spot, you put your claims or leases on it. 494 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,999 If you like the spot, you put your claims or leases on it. 495 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,359 If you like the spot, you put your claims or leases on it. 496 00:11:29,440 --> 00:11:29,999 Col, you right? 497 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,519 Col, you right? 498 00:11:31,600 --> 00:11:31,999 My guts are... 499 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,119 My guts are... 500 00:11:33,200 --> 00:11:33,999 The last time Aaron and Col worked together, 501 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,679 The last time Aaron and Col worked together, 502 00:11:35,760 --> 00:11:35,999 Col's battle with a debilitating virus 503 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,999 Col's battle with a debilitating virus 504 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:38,399 Col's battle with a debilitating virus 505 00:11:38,480 --> 00:11:39,999 and weeks away for cancer treatment tore the partnership apart. 506 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:41,999 and weeks away for cancer treatment tore the partnership apart. 507 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,799 and weeks away for cancer treatment tore the partnership apart. 508 00:11:42,880 --> 00:11:43,999 It'll never be easy. One step at a time, it's a big process. 509 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,999 It'll never be easy. One step at a time, it's a big process. 510 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,999 It'll never be easy. One step at a time, it's a big process. 511 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,039 It'll never be easy. One step at a time, it's a big process. 512 00:11:48,120 --> 00:11:49,999 While medical bills mount up and sickness has weakened him, 513 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,999 While medical bills mount up and sickness has weakened him, 514 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:52,039 While medical bills mount up and sickness has weakened him, 515 00:11:52,120 --> 00:11:53,999 for Col, the call of opal is as strong as ever. 516 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,999 for Col, the call of opal is as strong as ever. 517 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:56,199 for Col, the call of opal is as strong as ever. 518 00:11:56,280 --> 00:11:57,999 Really good opal, you don't have to look at - it looks at you. 519 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,999 Really good opal, you don't have to look at - it looks at you. 520 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,159 Really good opal, you don't have to look at - it looks at you. 521 00:12:00,240 --> 00:12:01,999 It bounces out alive, the colours of the soul. 522 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,799 It bounces out alive, the colours of the soul. 523 00:12:05,160 --> 00:12:05,999 Aaron's got our 4 square mile. It's not opal everywhere, it's patchy. 524 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,999 Aaron's got our 4 square mile. It's not opal everywhere, it's patchy. 525 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,559 Aaron's got our 4 square mile. It's not opal everywhere, it's patchy. 526 00:12:09,640 --> 00:12:09,999 Let's have a look at where the best opportunities are. 527 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,999 Let's have a look at where the best opportunities are. 528 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,999 Let's have a look at where the best opportunities are. 529 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:14,119 Let's have a look at where the best opportunities are. 530 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:15,999 If we highlight faulting structures, steps, old river systems, 531 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,999 If we highlight faulting structures, steps, old river systems, 532 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,119 If we highlight faulting structures, steps, old river systems, 533 00:12:18,200 --> 00:12:19,999 that straightaway gives us areas that might trap the opal. 534 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999 that straightaway gives us areas that might trap the opal. 535 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:22,319 that straightaway gives us areas that might trap the opal. 536 00:12:25,760 --> 00:12:25,999 Get it straight back. 537 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,759 Get it straight back. 538 00:12:31,080 --> 00:12:31,999 The chief way of prospecting for opal - get on your bike and look. 539 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,999 The chief way of prospecting for opal - get on your bike and look. 540 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:35,479 The chief way of prospecting for opal - get on your bike and look. 541 00:12:35,560 --> 00:12:35,999 Four square miles, a lot of ground to cover. 542 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,999 Four square miles, a lot of ground to cover. 543 00:12:38,080 --> 00:12:39,999 It would be nice to find shallow opal for a change. 544 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,319 It would be nice to find shallow opal for a change. 545 00:12:43,320 --> 00:12:43,999 The bike hasn't been going for over a year, I hope it goes. 546 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,999 The bike hasn't been going for over a year, I hope it goes. 547 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,199 The bike hasn't been going for over a year, I hope it goes. 548 00:12:47,280 --> 00:12:47,999 (GRUNTS) 549 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,759 (GRUNTS) 550 00:12:54,880 --> 00:12:55,999 Doesn't sound real good, eh? 551 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,079 Doesn't sound real good, eh? 552 00:13:06,640 --> 00:13:07,999 Dig it all out before I get down there, Les. 553 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,879 Dig it all out before I get down there, Les. 554 00:13:09,960 --> 00:13:09,999 When we dug here, we couldn't get a digger down, 555 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,999 When we dug here, we couldn't get a digger down, 556 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,519 When we dug here, we couldn't get a digger down, 557 00:13:13,600 --> 00:13:13,999 so it was only dug by jackhammers. 558 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,999 so it was only dug by jackhammers. 559 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:16,199 so it was only dug by jackhammers. 560 00:13:16,280 --> 00:13:17,999 Broke and forced to hunt for food, 561 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,159 Broke and forced to hunt for food, 562 00:13:19,240 --> 00:13:19,999 The Bushmen have returned to their Bondi mine, 563 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,999 The Bushmen have returned to their Bondi mine, 564 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:22,039 The Bushmen have returned to their Bondi mine, 565 00:13:22,120 --> 00:13:23,999 where crystal opal was found years earlier. 566 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,719 where crystal opal was found years earlier. 567 00:13:25,800 --> 00:13:25,999 That's why we call it Bondi, look at that - 568 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,999 That's why we call it Bondi, look at that - 569 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:28,119 That's why we call it Bondi, look at that - 570 00:13:28,200 --> 00:13:29,999 down to there, that's all sand, pull it out with your fingers, 571 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,999 down to there, that's all sand, pull it out with your fingers, 572 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:32,199 down to there, that's all sand, pull it out with your fingers, 573 00:13:32,280 --> 00:13:33,999 just like beach sand. 574 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:34,239 just like beach sand. 575 00:13:34,320 --> 00:13:35,999 There's a line of potch through here. 576 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,759 There's a line of potch through here. 577 00:13:36,840 --> 00:13:37,999 That's not bad-looking ground, right through there. 578 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,999 That's not bad-looking ground, right through there. 579 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,399 That's not bad-looking ground, right through there. 580 00:13:40,480 --> 00:13:41,999 There's black potch in there, no sign of colour, but it's nice potch. 581 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,999 There's black potch in there, no sign of colour, but it's nice potch. 582 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,999 There's black potch in there, no sign of colour, but it's nice potch. 583 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:46,079 There's black potch in there, no sign of colour, but it's nice potch. 584 00:13:46,160 --> 00:13:47,999 Let's come back with a digger. Yep. 585 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,959 Let's come back with a digger. Yep. 586 00:13:49,040 --> 00:13:49,999 You've won me over, Les. 587 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,279 You've won me over, Les. 588 00:13:51,360 --> 00:13:51,999 That's a bloody good idea. 589 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,439 That's a bloody good idea. 590 00:13:53,520 --> 00:13:53,999 To make the move to Bondi, Rod and Les first need to extract 591 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,999 To make the move to Bondi, Rod and Les first need to extract 592 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,439 To make the move to Bondi, Rod and Les first need to extract 593 00:13:57,520 --> 00:13:57,999 all the equipment from their existing mine, Hell's Corner. 594 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,999 all the equipment from their existing mine, Hell's Corner. 595 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,839 all the equipment from their existing mine, Hell's Corner. 596 00:14:01,920 --> 00:14:01,999 How we going to get this big bastard up that hole? 597 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999 How we going to get this big bastard up that hole? 598 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:04,959 How we going to get this big bastard up that hole? 599 00:14:05,040 --> 00:14:05,999 Their biggest and most important problem 600 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,999 Their biggest and most important problem 601 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:08,679 Their biggest and most important problem 602 00:14:08,760 --> 00:14:09,999 is getting this 2-tonne digger up an 18-meter mineshaft. 603 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:11,999 is getting this 2-tonne digger up an 18-meter mineshaft. 604 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,959 is getting this 2-tonne digger up an 18-meter mineshaft. 605 00:14:13,040 --> 00:14:13,999 It's the first time we've pulled it out, 606 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,439 It's the first time we've pulled it out, 607 00:14:15,520 --> 00:14:15,999 so this is going to be a little bit of a learning curve with it. 608 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,999 so this is going to be a little bit of a learning curve with it. 609 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,599 so this is going to be a little bit of a learning curve with it. 610 00:14:19,680 --> 00:14:19,999 You drop your digger down a 50-, 60-foot hole, 611 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,999 You drop your digger down a 50-, 60-foot hole, 612 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:22,799 You drop your digger down a 50-, 60-foot hole, 613 00:14:22,880 --> 00:14:23,999 it don't do it any good. 614 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,439 it don't do it any good. 615 00:14:24,520 --> 00:14:25,999 If it fell on top of you, it'd squash you. 616 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,999 If it fell on top of you, it'd squash you. 617 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:28,839 If it fell on top of you, it'd squash you. 618 00:14:28,920 --> 00:14:29,999 You don't want that to happen. 619 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,839 You don't want that to happen. 620 00:14:31,920 --> 00:14:31,999 I'm just a bit allergic to pain. 621 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,999 I'm just a bit allergic to pain. 622 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:34,479 I'm just a bit allergic to pain. 623 00:14:36,160 --> 00:14:37,999 To lift the digger, The Bushmen enlist some brute force. 624 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,999 To lift the digger, The Bushmen enlist some brute force. 625 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:40,679 To lift the digger, The Bushmen enlist some brute force. 626 00:14:41,880 --> 00:14:41,999 This is our crane. 627 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,839 This is our crane. 628 00:14:43,920 --> 00:14:43,999 Top piece of machinery, latest technology. 629 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,999 Top piece of machinery, latest technology. 630 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,199 Top piece of machinery, latest technology. 631 00:14:47,280 --> 00:14:47,999 Made of bit and pieces - half is a truck, the other half is a crane. 632 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,999 Made of bit and pieces - half is a truck, the other half is a crane. 633 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,399 Made of bit and pieces - half is a truck, the other half is a crane. 634 00:14:51,480 --> 00:14:51,999 We call it Arnold - she'll lift anything, like Schwarzenegger. 635 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:53,999 We call it Arnold - she'll lift anything, like Schwarzenegger. 636 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:54,959 We call it Arnold - she'll lift anything, like Schwarzenegger. 637 00:14:55,040 --> 00:14:55,999 It's got a few oil leaks and what have you but does the job. 638 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,999 It's got a few oil leaks and what have you but does the job. 639 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:58,359 It's got a few oil leaks and what have you but does the job. 640 00:14:58,440 --> 00:14:59,999 The weight of Les and Rod's entire operation 641 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,999 The weight of Les and Rod's entire operation 642 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:02,679 The weight of Les and Rod's entire operation 643 00:15:02,760 --> 00:15:03,999 rests on 60-year-old Arnold's iron shoulders. 644 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,999 rests on 60-year-old Arnold's iron shoulders. 645 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,799 rests on 60-year-old Arnold's iron shoulders. 646 00:15:06,880 --> 00:15:07,999 It's a dangerous thing, and you've got to be careful with doing it. 647 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,999 It's a dangerous thing, and you've got to be careful with doing it. 648 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:11,879 It's a dangerous thing, and you've got to be careful with doing it. 649 00:15:17,960 --> 00:15:17,999 We just had a little bit of a scare, 650 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,999 We just had a little bit of a scare, 651 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:20,479 We just had a little bit of a scare, 652 00:15:20,560 --> 00:15:21,999 want to make sure that our claims were registered. 653 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:23,959 want to make sure that our claims were registered. 654 00:15:24,040 --> 00:15:25,999 After 22 years finding very little, 655 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:27,079 After 22 years finding very little, 656 00:15:27,160 --> 00:15:27,999 The Tunnel Rats are finally on a rich opal seam, 657 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,999 The Tunnel Rats are finally on a rich opal seam, 658 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,679 The Tunnel Rats are finally on a rich opal seam, 659 00:15:30,760 --> 00:15:31,999 desperate to protect it, as competing miners try to muscle in. 660 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,999 desperate to protect it, as competing miners try to muscle in. 661 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:34,959 desperate to protect it, as competing miners try to muscle in. 662 00:15:35,040 --> 00:15:35,999 People start sniffing around, they know you're on opal. 663 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,999 People start sniffing around, they know you're on opal. 664 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:38,719 People start sniffing around, they know you're on opal. 665 00:15:38,800 --> 00:15:39,999 If you go home for lunch or dinner, 666 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:40,879 If you go home for lunch or dinner, 667 00:15:40,960 --> 00:15:41,999 people come down and see what the action is. 668 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,639 people come down and see what the action is. 669 00:15:43,720 --> 00:15:43,999 We want to get out as much material as possible, 670 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,999 We want to get out as much material as possible, 671 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:47,559 We want to get out as much material as possible, 672 00:15:47,640 --> 00:15:47,999 keep on jackhammering, leave nothing left in the wall. 673 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,999 keep on jackhammering, leave nothing left in the wall. 674 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,479 keep on jackhammering, leave nothing left in the wall. 675 00:15:55,400 --> 00:15:55,999 Go out under it. A little bit of colour trying to start. 676 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,999 Go out under it. A little bit of colour trying to start. 677 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,559 Go out under it. A little bit of colour trying to start. 678 00:15:59,640 --> 00:15:59,999 It's just got flecks of colour in it, 679 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,999 It's just got flecks of colour in it, 680 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:02,959 It's just got flecks of colour in it, 681 00:16:03,040 --> 00:16:03,999 but that can be a really good sign for it to make more opal. 682 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,999 but that can be a really good sign for it to make more opal. 683 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,319 but that can be a really good sign for it to make more opal. 684 00:16:07,400 --> 00:16:07,999 Green and red. We'll just keep on chasing it in. 685 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,999 Green and red. We'll just keep on chasing it in. 686 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,079 Green and red. We'll just keep on chasing it in. 687 00:16:14,920 --> 00:16:15,999 When it makes, it makes big out here. 688 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,559 When it makes, it makes big out here. 689 00:16:17,640 --> 00:16:17,999 Oh! 690 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,119 Oh! 691 00:16:19,200 --> 00:16:19,999 All the stories - "Grasshopper this, Grasshopper that, makes big seams" - 692 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,999 All the stories - "Grasshopper this, Grasshopper that, makes big seams" - 693 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:23,999 All the stories - "Grasshopper this, Grasshopper that, makes big seams" - 694 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,839 All the stories - "Grasshopper this, Grasshopper that, makes big seams" - 695 00:16:24,920 --> 00:16:25,999 we're on a big seam, it's starting to spit out colour now. 696 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,999 we're on a big seam, it's starting to spit out colour now. 697 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:28,799 we're on a big seam, it's starting to spit out colour now. 698 00:16:28,880 --> 00:16:29,999 Look at this, whoa! 699 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,039 Look at this, whoa! 700 00:16:31,120 --> 00:16:31,999 There we go. Here we go! 701 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,039 There we go. Here we go! 702 00:16:33,120 --> 00:16:33,999 That's what I wanted to see. 703 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:35,439 That's what I wanted to see. 704 00:16:35,520 --> 00:16:35,999 I think this will end up being a megapocket, personally. 705 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,999 I think this will end up being a megapocket, personally. 706 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,759 I think this will end up being a megapocket, personally. 707 00:16:52,800 --> 00:16:53,999 (GRUNTS) 708 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,279 (GRUNTS) 709 00:16:57,720 --> 00:16:57,999 Just got the... 710 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,519 Just got the... 711 00:16:59,600 --> 00:16:59,999 Were you a wee bit stuck? (LAUGHS) ..pick stuck in the wall. 712 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,999 Were you a wee bit stuck? (LAUGHS) ..pick stuck in the wall. 713 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:03,999 Were you a wee bit stuck? (LAUGHS) ..pick stuck in the wall. 714 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:04,239 Were you a wee bit stuck? (LAUGHS) ..pick stuck in the wall. 715 00:17:04,320 --> 00:17:05,999 The ground is too hard for jackhammers. 716 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:06,999 The ground is too hard for jackhammers. 717 00:17:07,080 --> 00:17:07,999 Bayden needs to turn to one of the most dangerous methods 718 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:09,999 Bayden needs to turn to one of the most dangerous methods 719 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:11,439 Bayden needs to turn to one of the most dangerous methods 720 00:17:11,520 --> 00:17:11,999 of opal mining - dynamite... 721 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,599 of opal mining - dynamite... 722 00:17:15,480 --> 00:17:15,999 ..each stick packed with enough explosives 723 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,999 ..each stick packed with enough explosives 724 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:18,839 ..each stick packed with enough explosives 725 00:17:18,920 --> 00:17:19,999 to blow through a metre of rock. 726 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,239 to blow through a metre of rock. 727 00:17:21,320 --> 00:17:21,999 We've got some opal down here, like, opal trace. 728 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,999 We've got some opal down here, like, opal trace. 729 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:24,519 We've got some opal down here, like, opal trace. 730 00:17:24,600 --> 00:17:25,999 I've just realised it was there. 731 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:26,719 I've just realised it was there. 732 00:17:26,800 --> 00:17:27,999 I've put a bomb there, and we've got the trace there. 733 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,999 I've put a bomb there, and we've got the trace there. 734 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,079 I've put a bomb there, and we've got the trace there. 735 00:17:30,160 --> 00:17:31,999 I'm hoping it's not going to thicken up and blow up our opal. 736 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,919 I'm hoping it's not going to thicken up and blow up our opal. 737 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,999 We were expecting opal up here, not down there. Yeah. 738 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,399 We were expecting opal up here, not down there. Yeah. 739 00:17:37,480 --> 00:17:37,999 8...9. 740 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,999 8...9. 741 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:41,599 8...9. 742 00:17:41,680 --> 00:17:41,999 Righto. 743 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,439 Righto. 744 00:17:43,520 --> 00:17:43,999 Ready to do the bomb! 745 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,999 Ready to do the bomb! 746 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:46,279 Ready to do the bomb! 747 00:17:46,360 --> 00:17:47,999 (EXPLOSION) 748 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,359 (EXPLOSION) 749 00:17:56,200 --> 00:17:57,999 Does sound real good, eh? 750 00:17:58,080 --> 00:17:59,999 In remote outback Queensland, 751 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,119 In remote outback Queensland, 752 00:18:00,200 --> 00:18:01,999 Aaron and Col's old motorbikes are refusing to cooperate. 753 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,919 Aaron and Col's old motorbikes are refusing to cooperate. 754 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,999 I'll get it against a tree and kick it. 755 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:06,519 I'll get it against a tree and kick it. 756 00:18:06,600 --> 00:18:07,999 If the bikes are busted, 757 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:08,079 If the bikes are busted, 758 00:18:08,160 --> 00:18:09,999 they've lost their best way of covering treacherous desert terrain 759 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,959 they've lost their best way of covering treacherous desert terrain 760 00:18:12,040 --> 00:18:13,999 in search of new opal ground. 761 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:14,279 in search of new opal ground. 762 00:18:15,280 --> 00:18:15,999 Something wrong with that switch. I just got the starter motor fixed! 763 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,999 Something wrong with that switch. I just got the starter motor fixed! 764 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,519 Something wrong with that switch. I just got the starter motor fixed! 765 00:18:21,000 --> 00:18:21,999 There's always something breaking, 766 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,679 There's always something breaking, 767 00:18:23,760 --> 00:18:23,999 and miners don't have brand-new machines. 768 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,999 and miners don't have brand-new machines. 769 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:26,839 and miners don't have brand-new machines. 770 00:18:26,920 --> 00:18:27,999 (GRUNTS) 771 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:28,399 (GRUNTS) 772 00:18:28,480 --> 00:18:29,999 Something breaks, you replace it, a constant round of fixing bits. 773 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,999 Something breaks, you replace it, a constant round of fixing bits. 774 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:32,519 Something breaks, you replace it, a constant round of fixing bits. 775 00:18:32,600 --> 00:18:33,999 It just makes it a little harder and takes a bit longer. 776 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:35,999 It just makes it a little harder and takes a bit longer. 777 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:36,519 It just makes it a little harder and takes a bit longer. 778 00:18:36,600 --> 00:18:37,999 (STARTS ENGINE) 779 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:38,599 (STARTS ENGINE) 780 00:18:41,200 --> 00:18:41,999 (STARTS ENGINE, CHEERS) 781 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,199 (STARTS ENGINE, CHEERS) 782 00:18:45,440 --> 00:18:45,999 See if we can get up on the top and get an overview. 783 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,999 See if we can get up on the top and get an overview. 784 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,439 See if we can get up on the top and get an overview. 785 00:18:48,520 --> 00:18:49,999 We're right here. Yeah. 786 00:18:50,080 --> 00:18:51,999 That drill hole is just around the corner. 787 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:52,719 That drill hole is just around the corner. 788 00:18:52,800 --> 00:18:53,999 If we get up there, we can see right across. 789 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,999 If we get up there, we can see right across. 790 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:56,039 If we get up there, we can see right across. 791 00:19:00,360 --> 00:19:01,999 Listen to that! 792 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:02,359 Listen to that! 793 00:19:08,600 --> 00:19:09,999 Hey! 794 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,399 Hey! 795 00:19:11,480 --> 00:19:11,999 Down! You've got to take it easy, mate. 796 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,879 Down! You've got to take it easy, mate. 797 00:19:13,960 --> 00:19:13,999 I put in my clutch. 798 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:15,639 I put in my clutch. 799 00:19:15,720 --> 00:19:15,999 Too far from the hospital to hurt yourself. 800 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,999 Too far from the hospital to hurt yourself. 801 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,679 Too far from the hospital to hurt yourself. 802 00:19:18,760 --> 00:19:19,999 You right? Yeah. I've got to get my boot on. 803 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,799 You right? Yeah. I've got to get my boot on. 804 00:19:21,880 --> 00:19:21,999 I had a bad start on the motorbike - threw me off a few times. 805 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,999 I had a bad start on the motorbike - threw me off a few times. 806 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,519 I had a bad start on the motorbike - threw me off a few times. 807 00:19:25,600 --> 00:19:25,999 You always fall off. 808 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,079 You always fall off. 809 00:19:27,160 --> 00:19:27,999 Every time I've ridden a bike, there's something wrong. 810 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:29,999 Every time I've ridden a bike, there's something wrong. 811 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,039 Every time I've ridden a bike, there's something wrong. 812 00:19:31,120 --> 00:19:31,999 Looks like a drill hole, Col. 813 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,279 Looks like a drill hole, Col. 814 00:19:33,360 --> 00:19:33,999 I'm guessing that's the drill hole that's marked 815 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,999 I'm guessing that's the drill hole that's marked 816 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,199 I'm guessing that's the drill hole that's marked 817 00:19:36,280 --> 00:19:37,999 from that 1970s exploration. 818 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:38,039 from that 1970s exploration. 819 00:19:38,120 --> 00:19:39,999 They did drill holes across Opalton. 820 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:40,439 They did drill holes across Opalton. 821 00:19:40,520 --> 00:19:41,999 I'm going to go and have a look, Col. 822 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,959 I'm going to go and have a look, Col. 823 00:19:43,040 --> 00:19:43,999 These 50-year-old exploration holes may offer clues 824 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:45,999 These 50-year-old exploration holes may offer clues 825 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,319 These 50-year-old exploration holes may offer clues 826 00:19:47,400 --> 00:19:47,999 missed by miners that came before. 827 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,999 missed by miners that came before. 828 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:50,159 missed by miners that came before. 829 00:19:50,240 --> 00:19:51,999 Cheaper way of finding opal - you just need a pick and a motorbike. 830 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,999 Cheaper way of finding opal - you just need a pick and a motorbike. 831 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,399 Cheaper way of finding opal - you just need a pick and a motorbike. 832 00:19:54,480 --> 00:19:55,999 We'll see if we can pick up some colour. 833 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:56,959 We'll see if we can pick up some colour. 834 00:19:57,040 --> 00:19:57,999 Aaron wants to dig deeper, requiring a bit of bush ingenuity. 835 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,999 Aaron wants to dig deeper, requiring a bit of bush ingenuity. 836 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,799 Aaron wants to dig deeper, requiring a bit of bush ingenuity. 837 00:20:10,520 --> 00:20:11,999 Good opal dirt. 838 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,519 Good opal dirt. 839 00:20:12,600 --> 00:20:13,999 They call that fairy opal. See all the colours in it? 840 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,999 They call that fairy opal. See all the colours in it? 841 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:16,239 They call that fairy opal. See all the colours in it? 842 00:20:16,320 --> 00:20:17,999 Everywhere we find some trace, we take a GPS point and a photo of it. 843 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,999 Everywhere we find some trace, we take a GPS point and a photo of it. 844 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:20,599 Everywhere we find some trace, we take a GPS point and a photo of it. 845 00:20:20,680 --> 00:20:21,999 That way, we're building up a record. 846 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:22,839 That way, we're building up a record. 847 00:20:22,920 --> 00:20:23,999 There's money in it, eh? 848 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,439 There's money in it, eh? 849 00:20:24,520 --> 00:20:25,999 When you get chunks and bars, you can cut beautiful stones. 850 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:27,999 When you get chunks and bars, you can cut beautiful stones. 851 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:28,079 When you get chunks and bars, you can cut beautiful stones. 852 00:20:28,160 --> 00:20:29,999 A bit of tucker money. 853 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,159 A bit of tucker money. 854 00:20:32,560 --> 00:20:33,999 Here we go. 855 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:34,559 Here we go. 856 00:20:39,920 --> 00:20:39,999 Want a push, Col? (SIGHS) 857 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,999 Want a push, Col? (SIGHS) 858 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,199 Want a push, Col? (SIGHS) 859 00:20:42,280 --> 00:20:43,999 What's going on? Oh, are we cursed? 860 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:45,679 What's going on? Oh, are we cursed? 861 00:20:45,760 --> 00:20:45,999 You don't expect anything more. 862 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,759 You don't expect anything more. 863 00:20:47,840 --> 00:20:47,999 It's like it's a loose wire or... 864 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,999 It's like it's a loose wire or... 865 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:51,199 It's like it's a loose wire or... 866 00:20:52,520 --> 00:20:53,999 It's dead. 867 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,239 It's dead. 868 00:21:00,440 --> 00:21:01,999 Knock the pins out. Yeah. 869 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,399 Knock the pins out. Yeah. 870 00:21:03,480 --> 00:21:03,999 Let it drift around this side. 871 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,599 Let it drift around this side. 872 00:21:05,680 --> 00:21:05,999 Deep in their Hell's Corner mine, 873 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,999 Deep in their Hell's Corner mine, 874 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:08,319 Deep in their Hell's Corner mine, 875 00:21:08,400 --> 00:21:09,999 Rod and Les are struggling to haul their 2-tonne digger 876 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,999 Rod and Les are struggling to haul their 2-tonne digger 877 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:12,639 Rod and Les are struggling to haul their 2-tonne digger 878 00:21:12,720 --> 00:21:13,999 up a narrow 18-meter mineshaft. 879 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:14,799 up a narrow 18-meter mineshaft. 880 00:21:14,880 --> 00:21:15,999 I'll have to put pressure on 881 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:16,599 I'll have to put pressure on 882 00:21:16,680 --> 00:21:17,999 to stop it from going a million miles an hour, 883 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,719 to stop it from going a million miles an hour, 884 00:21:19,800 --> 00:21:19,999 cos we'll pop our pipes. 885 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,799 cos we'll pop our pipes. 886 00:21:21,880 --> 00:21:21,999 If they break, the hose busts... 887 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:23,999 If they break, the hose busts... 888 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,639 If they break, the hose busts... 889 00:21:24,720 --> 00:21:25,999 We're in deep. Yeah. (LAUGHS) 890 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:26,799 We're in deep. Yeah. (LAUGHS) 891 00:21:26,880 --> 00:21:27,999 As soon as you break a cable, it releases pressure in your line, 892 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,999 As soon as you break a cable, it releases pressure in your line, 893 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:30,959 As soon as you break a cable, it releases pressure in your line, 894 00:21:31,040 --> 00:21:31,999 which will allow our roof bolt to come down, 895 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,799 which will allow our roof bolt to come down, 896 00:21:33,880 --> 00:21:33,999 which will allow the bloody frame to fall. 897 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,999 which will allow the bloody frame to fall. 898 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,319 which will allow the bloody frame to fall. 899 00:21:36,400 --> 00:21:37,999 If it goes, Les, if it tips, it's going to go forward, 900 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,999 If it goes, Les, if it tips, it's going to go forward, 901 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:40,119 If it goes, Les, if it tips, it's going to go forward, 902 00:21:40,200 --> 00:21:41,999 so you go back into back into that hole behind you. Yeah, mate. 903 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,999 so you go back into back into that hole behind you. Yeah, mate. 904 00:21:44,080 --> 00:21:45,999 Don't worry, I'll be out of the way. 905 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:46,079 Don't worry, I'll be out of the way. 906 00:21:47,320 --> 00:21:47,999 It's going. 907 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,359 It's going. 908 00:21:49,440 --> 00:21:49,999 This is a real chance of one of us getting hurt. 909 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:51,999 This is a real chance of one of us getting hurt. 910 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:52,919 This is a real chance of one of us getting hurt. 911 00:21:53,000 --> 00:21:53,999 Don't move, don't breathe. 912 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,159 Don't move, don't breathe. 913 00:21:58,680 --> 00:21:59,999 Just watch that don't go your way, Les. 914 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,639 Just watch that don't go your way, Les. 915 00:22:01,720 --> 00:22:01,999 On the surface, their ancient crane, Arnold, 916 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,999 On the surface, their ancient crane, Arnold, 917 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:05,959 On the surface, their ancient crane, Arnold, 918 00:22:06,040 --> 00:22:07,999 is the only thing stopping the heavy digger from toppling over. 919 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,999 is the only thing stopping the heavy digger from toppling over. 920 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:10,359 is the only thing stopping the heavy digger from toppling over. 921 00:22:10,440 --> 00:22:11,999 What are you doing? (RUMBLING) 922 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,919 What are you doing? (RUMBLING) 923 00:22:14,040 --> 00:22:15,999 That's creeping. You're going to have to do something with it. 924 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:17,559 That's creeping. You're going to have to do something with it. 925 00:22:17,640 --> 00:22:17,999 The brake drum on the crane isn't holding. 926 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,999 The brake drum on the crane isn't holding. 927 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:21,399 The brake drum on the crane isn't holding. 928 00:22:21,480 --> 00:22:21,999 There must be a broken seal, which is a pain in the arse. 929 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:23,999 There must be a broken seal, which is a pain in the arse. 930 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,119 There must be a broken seal, which is a pain in the arse. 931 00:22:25,200 --> 00:22:25,999 Come up, Les! 932 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:26,759 Come up, Les! 933 00:22:28,040 --> 00:22:29,999 Do you reckon we tighten that brake, would that solve the problem? 934 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,999 Do you reckon we tighten that brake, would that solve the problem? 935 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:32,759 Do you reckon we tighten that brake, would that solve the problem? 936 00:22:32,840 --> 00:22:33,999 That would solve a bit of a problem, yeah. 937 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,599 That would solve a bit of a problem, yeah. 938 00:22:35,680 --> 00:22:35,999 Right, give me my box. 939 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,959 Right, give me my box. 940 00:22:38,040 --> 00:22:39,999 And the shifter. 941 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:40,919 And the shifter. 942 00:22:43,680 --> 00:22:43,999 Just watch you don't slip there, Les. 943 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,999 Just watch you don't slip there, Les. 944 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:46,119 Just watch you don't slip there, Les. 945 00:22:46,200 --> 00:22:47,999 You see Les jumping around, doing all this - he's 74 years old. 946 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,999 You see Les jumping around, doing all this - he's 74 years old. 947 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,879 You see Les jumping around, doing all this - he's 74 years old. 948 00:22:51,960 --> 00:22:51,999 Most 74-year-olds sit in front of the fire with a rug over their lap. 949 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,999 Most 74-year-olds sit in front of the fire with a rug over their lap. 950 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,999 Most 74-year-olds sit in front of the fire with a rug over their lap. 951 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:56,279 Most 74-year-olds sit in front of the fire with a rug over their lap. 952 00:22:56,360 --> 00:22:57,999 Right - crank her up. 953 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:58,799 Right - crank her up. 954 00:22:58,880 --> 00:22:59,999 (ENGINE RUNS) 955 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,239 (ENGINE RUNS) 956 00:23:03,000 --> 00:23:03,999 It's holding. 957 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:04,679 It's holding. 958 00:23:04,760 --> 00:23:05,999 I think it'll be right - it's stopped creeping. 959 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,999 I think it'll be right - it's stopped creeping. 960 00:23:08,080 --> 00:23:09,999 The only way to know if Les's fix has worked 961 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:11,159 The only way to know if Les's fix has worked 962 00:23:11,240 --> 00:23:11,999 is when they lift the digger. 963 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,959 is when they lift the digger. 964 00:23:13,040 --> 00:23:13,999 If he's failed, he'll be the one under the machine. 965 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:15,999 If he's failed, he'll be the one under the machine. 966 00:23:16,080 --> 00:23:17,999 Remember - if you kill yourself, I'm just filling the hole in. 967 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,839 Remember - if you kill yourself, I'm just filling the hole in. 968 00:23:19,920 --> 00:23:19,999 I understand. Too much paperwork otherwise. 969 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,999 I understand. Too much paperwork otherwise. 970 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:22,599 I understand. Too much paperwork otherwise. 971 00:23:22,680 --> 00:23:23,999 We're about to start lifting her out. 972 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,799 We're about to start lifting her out. 973 00:23:24,880 --> 00:23:25,999 Hopefully, Les will get it started up the hole, 974 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,879 Hopefully, Les will get it started up the hole, 975 00:23:27,960 --> 00:23:27,999 then he'll come up the emergency hole, 976 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,999 then he'll come up the emergency hole, 977 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,199 then he'll come up the emergency hole, 978 00:23:30,280 --> 00:23:31,999 then he'll guide it as I'm lifting her up. 979 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,319 then he'll guide it as I'm lifting her up. 980 00:23:33,400 --> 00:23:33,999 This is the fun part - trying to get it up that bloody hole. 981 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:35,999 This is the fun part - trying to get it up that bloody hole. 982 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,759 This is the fun part - trying to get it up that bloody hole. 983 00:23:51,880 --> 00:23:51,999 Something's wrong. 984 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:53,999 Something's wrong. 985 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,359 Something's wrong. 986 00:23:54,440 --> 00:23:55,999 Hang on, hang on! There's oil everywhere. 987 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,999 Hang on, hang on! There's oil everywhere. 988 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:58,199 Hang on, hang on! There's oil everywhere. 989 00:23:58,280 --> 00:23:59,999 We've got a bad oil leak. 990 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,279 We've got a bad oil leak. 991 00:24:01,400 --> 00:24:01,999 Kill it. 992 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,399 Kill it. 993 00:24:17,160 --> 00:24:17,999 (EXPLOSION) 994 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:18,719 (EXPLOSION) 995 00:24:18,800 --> 00:24:19,999 Two... (EXPLOSION) 996 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:20,719 Two... (EXPLOSION) 997 00:24:20,800 --> 00:24:21,999 ..three. 998 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:22,759 ..three. 999 00:24:22,840 --> 00:24:23,999 Six, seven. 1000 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,559 Six, seven. 1001 00:24:27,280 --> 00:24:27,999 Safe? Yep, going down to have a look. We're all good. 1002 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:29,999 Safe? Yep, going down to have a look. We're all good. 1003 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:30,519 Safe? Yep, going down to have a look. We're all good. 1004 00:24:30,600 --> 00:24:31,999 The Tunnel Rats are racing to extract a mass of opal 1005 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,999 The Tunnel Rats are racing to extract a mass of opal 1006 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:34,319 The Tunnel Rats are racing to extract a mass of opal 1007 00:24:34,400 --> 00:24:35,999 before being raided by rival miners. 1008 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,159 before being raided by rival miners. 1009 00:24:37,240 --> 00:24:37,999 To speed up their operation, 1010 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,039 To speed up their operation, 1011 00:24:39,120 --> 00:24:39,999 they've resorted to the most dangerous of all mining methods. 1012 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,999 they've resorted to the most dangerous of all mining methods. 1013 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,039 they've resorted to the most dangerous of all mining methods. 1014 00:24:43,120 --> 00:24:43,999 Because the ground in Mintabie is so hard, you just have to blast. 1015 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,999 Because the ground in Mintabie is so hard, you just have to blast. 1016 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:47,999 Because the ground in Mintabie is so hard, you just have to blast. 1017 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,999 Because the ground in Mintabie is so hard, you just have to blast. 1018 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:50,839 Because the ground in Mintabie is so hard, you just have to blast. 1019 00:24:50,920 --> 00:24:51,999 That's where you find the opal. It's a bit of a trade-off. 1020 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:53,999 That's where you find the opal. It's a bit of a trade-off. 1021 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,999 That's where you find the opal. It's a bit of a trade-off. 1022 00:24:55,080 --> 00:24:55,999 We've got a bit of something on the ground. 1023 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,479 We've got a bit of something on the ground. 1024 00:24:57,560 --> 00:24:57,999 Oh, yeah, we have too. 1025 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,479 Oh, yeah, we have too. 1026 00:24:59,560 --> 00:24:59,999 Can I just pull that little there? 1027 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,959 Can I just pull that little there? 1028 00:25:02,040 --> 00:25:03,999 In three months' time, the land the father-and-son team call home 1029 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:05,999 In three months' time, the land the father-and-son team call home 1030 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:06,239 In three months' time, the land the father-and-son team call home 1031 00:25:06,320 --> 00:25:07,999 is to be handed back to its Indigenous owners. 1032 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,999 is to be handed back to its Indigenous owners. 1033 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:10,239 is to be handed back to its Indigenous owners. 1034 00:25:10,320 --> 00:25:11,999 Bayden is desperate to find the funds needed 1035 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:12,999 Bayden is desperate to find the funds needed 1036 00:25:13,080 --> 00:25:13,999 to relocate his dad and their mining operation. 1037 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:15,959 to relocate his dad and their mining operation. 1038 00:25:16,040 --> 00:25:17,999 My worst fear is Dad being homeless 1039 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,639 My worst fear is Dad being homeless 1040 00:25:18,720 --> 00:25:19,999 and me not being able to support Dad any more. 1041 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,719 and me not being able to support Dad any more. 1042 00:25:21,800 --> 00:25:21,999 I don't know what I'm going to do either. 1043 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,999 I don't know what I'm going to do either. 1044 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,399 I don't know what I'm going to do either. 1045 00:25:24,480 --> 00:25:25,999 Hopefully, we can find what we're looking for. 1046 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,599 Hopefully, we can find what we're looking for. 1047 00:25:27,680 --> 00:25:27,999 It's trying. Some bits are... 1048 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:29,999 It's trying. Some bits are... 1049 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:30,039 It's trying. Some bits are... 1050 00:25:30,120 --> 00:25:31,999 There's another one. It's got nice red in it. 1051 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,959 There's another one. It's got nice red in it. 1052 00:25:34,040 --> 00:25:35,999 What's that? Bloody hell! Look how big that is. Bit of green. 1053 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,999 What's that? Bloody hell! Look how big that is. Bit of green. 1054 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:38,559 What's that? Bloody hell! Look how big that is. Bit of green. 1055 00:25:38,640 --> 00:25:39,999 They're pretty thick pieces. 1056 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:40,559 They're pretty thick pieces. 1057 00:25:40,640 --> 00:25:41,999 That's beautiful. Yeah, it is. 1058 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,919 That's beautiful. Yeah, it is. 1059 00:25:43,000 --> 00:25:43,999 It's got red in it. See how it's got that... Yeah. 1060 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:45,999 It's got red in it. See how it's got that... Yeah. 1061 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:46,679 It's got red in it. See how it's got that... Yeah. 1062 00:25:46,760 --> 00:25:47,999 At least it's still going, that's very encouraging. 1063 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,999 At least it's still going, that's very encouraging. 1064 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:50,199 At least it's still going, that's very encouraging. 1065 00:25:50,280 --> 00:25:51,999 That's a big piece, where's that from? 1066 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:52,959 That's a big piece, where's that from? 1067 00:25:53,040 --> 00:25:53,999 I slid that out of there, see? That's pretty, I really like that. 1068 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,999 I slid that out of there, see? That's pretty, I really like that. 1069 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,199 I slid that out of there, see? That's pretty, I really like that. 1070 00:25:57,280 --> 00:25:57,999 Still getting a fair bit of opal. 1071 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,319 Still getting a fair bit of opal. 1072 00:25:59,400 --> 00:25:59,999 It's not fantastic, but it's opal, it's saleable, 1073 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,999 It's not fantastic, but it's opal, it's saleable, 1074 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,719 It's not fantastic, but it's opal, it's saleable, 1075 00:26:03,800 --> 00:26:03,999 it's something we can turn into explosives and fuel, right, Dad? 1076 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,999 it's something we can turn into explosives and fuel, right, Dad? 1077 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,999 it's something we can turn into explosives and fuel, right, Dad? 1078 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:08,479 it's something we can turn into explosives and fuel, right, Dad? 1079 00:26:08,560 --> 00:26:09,999 Getting this kind of stuff, you can keep on working, which is good, 1080 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:11,999 Getting this kind of stuff, you can keep on working, which is good, 1081 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,679 Getting this kind of stuff, you can keep on working, which is good, 1082 00:26:12,760 --> 00:26:13,999 keep looking for the bigger one. 1083 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:14,759 keep looking for the bigger one. 1084 00:26:16,200 --> 00:26:17,999 Relocation costs - moving your dozers, moving the camp - 1085 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,959 Relocation costs - moving your dozers, moving the camp - 1086 00:26:20,040 --> 00:26:21,999 we definitely need the money. 1087 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:22,399 we definitely need the money. 1088 00:26:30,400 --> 00:26:31,999 Get out of this bump here. Right, that's a bit better there. 1089 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:33,999 Get out of this bump here. Right, that's a bit better there. 1090 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:34,519 Get out of this bump here. Right, that's a bit better there. 1091 00:26:34,600 --> 00:26:35,999 Deep in the heart of outback Queensland, 1092 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,039 Deep in the heart of outback Queensland, 1093 00:26:37,120 --> 00:26:37,999 Aaron and Col have more bike trouble. 1094 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,959 Aaron and Col have more bike trouble. 1095 00:26:41,760 --> 00:26:41,999 That's why it's good to go in the bush with someone else. 1096 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,999 That's why it's good to go in the bush with someone else. 1097 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,079 That's why it's good to go in the bush with someone else. 1098 00:26:45,160 --> 00:26:45,999 I would have been walking. 1099 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:47,679 I would have been walking. 1100 00:26:49,320 --> 00:26:49,999 Don't go faster than second gear. Nice and steady. 1101 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,999 Don't go faster than second gear. Nice and steady. 1102 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:52,519 Don't go faster than second gear. Nice and steady. 1103 00:26:52,600 --> 00:26:53,999 All right, I'm going. 1104 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,559 All right, I'm going. 1105 00:26:54,640 --> 00:26:55,999 That could have happened when I shoved in the screwdriver 1106 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,999 That could have happened when I shoved in the screwdriver 1107 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,399 That could have happened when I shoved in the screwdriver 1108 00:26:59,480 --> 00:26:59,999 to short out the starter. 1109 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,559 to short out the starter. 1110 00:27:01,640 --> 00:27:01,999 Be careful, will you? Slow down. 1111 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:03,879 Be careful, will you? Slow down. 1112 00:27:03,960 --> 00:27:03,999 Summer heat, all that bouncing around just to get it here. 1113 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,999 Summer heat, all that bouncing around just to get it here. 1114 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,999 Summer heat, all that bouncing around just to get it here. 1115 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:08,039 Summer heat, all that bouncing around just to get it here. 1116 00:27:08,120 --> 00:27:09,999 Sometimes you're just about to find something, 1117 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,319 Sometimes you're just about to find something, 1118 00:27:11,400 --> 00:27:11,999 and suddenly, something breaks down. 1119 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,959 and suddenly, something breaks down. 1120 00:27:14,040 --> 00:27:15,999 With a vast area still to cover, Aaron and Col need a plan 1121 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,999 With a vast area still to cover, Aaron and Col need a plan 1122 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,799 With a vast area still to cover, Aaron and Col need a plan 1123 00:27:18,880 --> 00:27:19,999 to continue their hunt for opal. 1124 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,359 to continue their hunt for opal. 1125 00:27:25,520 --> 00:27:25,999 It's a big area, you can't walk it all. 1126 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,999 It's a big area, you can't walk it all. 1127 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:29,239 It's a big area, you can't walk it all. 1128 00:27:29,320 --> 00:27:29,999 I'm going to put the drone up and take aerial images. 1129 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,999 I'm going to put the drone up and take aerial images. 1130 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:32,439 I'm going to put the drone up and take aerial images. 1131 00:27:32,520 --> 00:27:33,999 Fly it around a little bit and see what I can see. 1132 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:35,999 Fly it around a little bit and see what I can see. 1133 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,239 Fly it around a little bit and see what I can see. 1134 00:27:36,320 --> 00:27:37,999 This might narrow the field down. 1135 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:38,239 This might narrow the field down. 1136 00:27:38,320 --> 00:27:39,999 If we can pick areas from the air or see workings, 1137 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,959 If we can pick areas from the air or see workings, 1138 00:27:42,040 --> 00:27:43,799 we can go straight to them. 1139 00:27:43,880 --> 00:27:43,999 I'll give you this radio. Yep, ta. 1140 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,999 I'll give you this radio. Yep, ta. 1141 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:46,639 I'll give you this radio. Yep, ta. 1142 00:27:46,720 --> 00:27:47,999 If I see anything interesting, 1143 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,599 If I see anything interesting, 1144 00:27:48,680 --> 00:27:49,999 I'll get you to go have a look in the outcrops. 1145 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,239 I'll get you to go have a look in the outcrops. 1146 00:27:51,320 --> 00:27:51,999 The drone can not only cover a wide area quickly, 1147 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,999 The drone can not only cover a wide area quickly, 1148 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,999 The drone can not only cover a wide area quickly, 1149 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:56,039 The drone can not only cover a wide area quickly, 1150 00:27:56,120 --> 00:27:57,999 it can reveal clues in the landscape. 1151 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:58,839 it can reveal clues in the landscape. 1152 00:27:58,920 --> 00:27:59,999 It's the faulting structures that we need to concentrate on. 1153 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,999 It's the faulting structures that we need to concentrate on. 1154 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:02,719 It's the faulting structures that we need to concentrate on. 1155 00:28:02,800 --> 00:28:03,999 Keep going, Col. Keep going that way. 1156 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,999 Keep going, Col. Keep going that way. 1157 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,479 Keep going, Col. Keep going that way. 1158 00:28:06,560 --> 00:28:07,999 If we can see those things, there's probably opal in between, 1159 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:09,999 If we can see those things, there's probably opal in between, 1160 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,319 If we can see those things, there's probably opal in between, 1161 00:28:11,400 --> 00:28:11,999 but it's under the cap rock. 1162 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,519 but it's under the cap rock. 1163 00:28:17,240 --> 00:28:17,999 A little bit of potch here, eh? Not much. 1164 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,999 A little bit of potch here, eh? Not much. 1165 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:20,119 A little bit of potch here, eh? Not much. 1166 00:28:20,200 --> 00:28:21,999 Hard to see, but there is a bit of potch. 1167 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:22,679 Hard to see, but there is a bit of potch. 1168 00:28:22,760 --> 00:28:23,999 Potch is colourless and virtually worthless, 1169 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,639 Potch is colourless and virtually worthless, 1170 00:28:25,720 --> 00:28:25,999 but it signals that valuable opal could be nearby. 1171 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:27,999 but it signals that valuable opal could be nearby. 1172 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:29,519 but it signals that valuable opal could be nearby. 1173 00:28:29,600 --> 00:28:29,999 Col, I'm back towards the hill the same way. 1174 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,999 Col, I'm back towards the hill the same way. 1175 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:32,839 Col, I'm back towards the hill the same way. 1176 00:28:32,920 --> 00:28:33,999 Yeah, mate. 1177 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:34,919 Yeah, mate. 1178 00:28:35,000 --> 00:28:35,999 Suddenly, high above... 1179 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,679 Suddenly, high above... 1180 00:28:40,280 --> 00:28:41,999 We've got a bird about to get it. 1181 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,679 We've got a bird about to get it. 1182 00:28:44,840 --> 00:28:45,999 Hey, look, we've got a couple - they're coming for it. 1183 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,999 Hey, look, we've got a couple - they're coming for it. 1184 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,559 Hey, look, we've got a couple - they're coming for it. 1185 00:28:50,800 --> 00:28:51,999 Hey! 1186 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:52,279 Hey! 1187 00:28:57,760 --> 00:28:57,999 At Hell's Corner mine... 1188 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:59,759 At Hell's Corner mine... 1189 00:28:59,840 --> 00:28:59,999 We're standing here, that end is boiling water and spewing out, 1190 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,999 We're standing here, that end is boiling water and spewing out, 1191 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,799 We're standing here, that end is boiling water and spewing out, 1192 00:29:03,880 --> 00:29:03,999 this end is bloody spewing out friggin' hydraulic oil. 1193 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,999 this end is bloody spewing out friggin' hydraulic oil. 1194 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,999 this end is bloody spewing out friggin' hydraulic oil. 1195 00:29:08,080 --> 00:29:09,999 It's not that bad, is it? It could be worse. (LAUGHS) 1196 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:11,439 It's not that bad, is it? It could be worse. (LAUGHS) 1197 00:29:11,520 --> 00:29:11,999 The Bushmen's 60-year-old crane, Arnold, has sprung a leak, 1198 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,999 The Bushmen's 60-year-old crane, Arnold, has sprung a leak, 1199 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:15,599 The Bushmen's 60-year-old crane, Arnold, has sprung a leak, 1200 00:29:15,680 --> 00:29:15,999 leaving their 2-tonne digger stuck down the mine. 1201 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,999 leaving their 2-tonne digger stuck down the mine. 1202 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,119 leaving their 2-tonne digger stuck down the mine. 1203 00:29:20,800 --> 00:29:21,999 I think that's probably the main problem is, the caps broke. 1204 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,999 I think that's probably the main problem is, the caps broke. 1205 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,359 I think that's probably the main problem is, the caps broke. 1206 00:29:25,440 --> 00:29:25,999 One of the caps on top of the hydraulic line has broken. 1207 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,999 One of the caps on top of the hydraulic line has broken. 1208 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:28,839 One of the caps on top of the hydraulic line has broken. 1209 00:29:28,920 --> 00:29:29,999 I'll get a knife. We can't stop hydraulic oil coming out. 1210 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,999 I'll get a knife. We can't stop hydraulic oil coming out. 1211 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:32,159 I'll get a knife. We can't stop hydraulic oil coming out. 1212 00:29:32,240 --> 00:29:33,999 70 kilometres from the nearest mechanic, 1213 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:34,759 70 kilometres from the nearest mechanic, 1214 00:29:34,840 --> 00:29:35,999 The Bushmen need a bushman's fix. 1215 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,959 The Bushmen need a bushman's fix. 1216 00:29:38,040 --> 00:29:39,999 So what we'll do is, we'll cut a bit of bloody tree, 1217 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,999 So what we'll do is, we'll cut a bit of bloody tree, 1218 00:29:42,080 --> 00:29:43,999 then whittle it down to the right size, then jam it in there. 1219 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:45,919 then whittle it down to the right size, then jam it in there. 1220 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,999 What part number do you reckon that is, Les? 1221 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,159 What part number do you reckon that is, Les? 1222 00:29:49,240 --> 00:29:49,999 Oh, that would have to go part No.1,569.74. 1223 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,999 Oh, that would have to go part No.1,569.74. 1224 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:52,919 Oh, that would have to go part No.1,569.74. 1225 00:29:53,000 --> 00:29:53,999 Ah! 1226 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:54,479 Ah! 1227 00:29:54,560 --> 00:29:55,999 Is this what all hydraulic engineers use, Les? Yep. 1228 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:57,999 Is this what all hydraulic engineers use, Les? Yep. 1229 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:58,519 Is this what all hydraulic engineers use, Les? Yep. 1230 00:30:13,880 --> 00:30:13,999 We're real hungry for money, you know? We're at desperation stage. 1231 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,999 We're real hungry for money, you know? We're at desperation stage. 1232 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:17,999 We're real hungry for money, you know? We're at desperation stage. 1233 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,879 We're real hungry for money, you know? We're at desperation stage. 1234 00:30:18,960 --> 00:30:19,999 To pinpoint the best spot for the digger in their new mine, Bondi, 1235 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,999 To pinpoint the best spot for the digger in their new mine, Bondi, 1236 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,999 To pinpoint the best spot for the digger in their new mine, Bondi, 1237 00:30:24,080 --> 00:30:25,999 they'll test the walls with hand tools first. 1238 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:27,439 they'll test the walls with hand tools first. 1239 00:30:27,520 --> 00:30:27,999 We need to find colour straightaway. 1240 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,999 We need to find colour straightaway. 1241 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,719 We need to find colour straightaway. 1242 00:30:30,800 --> 00:30:31,999 I don't want to be digging for 20 metres 1243 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,759 I don't want to be digging for 20 metres 1244 00:30:33,840 --> 00:30:33,999 before we find a bit of money. 1245 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:35,999 before we find a bit of money. 1246 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,039 before we find a bit of money. 1247 00:30:36,120 --> 00:30:37,999 That's it. 1248 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:38,359 That's it. 1249 00:30:43,240 --> 00:30:43,999 Hey, Les? Yeah? 1250 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:45,439 Hey, Les? Yeah? 1251 00:30:45,520 --> 00:30:45,999 We might have something here. Do you want to have a look? 1252 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:47,999 We might have something here. Do you want to have a look? 1253 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,079 We might have something here. Do you want to have a look? 1254 00:30:49,160 --> 00:30:49,999 Ho-ho! That's nice enough, that's nice. 1255 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,719 Ho-ho! That's nice enough, that's nice. 1256 00:30:51,800 --> 00:30:51,999 That's got colour in it - that's green. Nice green. 1257 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:53,999 That's got colour in it - that's green. Nice green. 1258 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,799 That's got colour in it - that's green. Nice green. 1259 00:30:54,880 --> 00:30:55,999 That's not bad, Les. That's not bad at all. 1260 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,839 That's not bad, Les. That's not bad at all. 1261 00:30:57,920 --> 00:30:57,999 (GRUNTS) There's more up in there too. I see a piece. 1262 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:59,999 (GRUNTS) There's more up in there too. I see a piece. 1263 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,999 (GRUNTS) There's more up in there too. I see a piece. 1264 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,239 (GRUNTS) There's more up in there too. I see a piece. 1265 00:31:03,320 --> 00:31:03,999 Whoa-ho-ho-ho! 1266 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,999 Whoa-ho-ho-ho! 1267 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,319 Whoa-ho-ho-ho! 1268 00:31:06,400 --> 00:31:07,999 I told you we should have come here, didn't I? 1269 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,279 I told you we should have come here, didn't I? 1270 00:31:09,360 --> 00:31:09,999 You wouldn't bloody listen to me! 1271 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,239 You wouldn't bloody listen to me! 1272 00:31:11,320 --> 00:31:11,999 You just tried to talk me out of it. Jesus! 1273 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,679 You just tried to talk me out of it. Jesus! 1274 00:31:13,760 --> 00:31:13,999 It's big and it's cheesy. 1275 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,959 It's big and it's cheesy. 1276 00:31:16,040 --> 00:31:17,999 Look at that, eh? 1277 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,479 Look at that, eh? 1278 00:31:18,560 --> 00:31:19,999 Oh - look at this piece. (LAUGHS) 1279 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,999 Oh - look at this piece. (LAUGHS) 1280 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:22,599 Oh - look at this piece. (LAUGHS) 1281 00:31:22,680 --> 00:31:23,999 Nice bloody colour there. 1282 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,119 Nice bloody colour there. 1283 00:31:25,200 --> 00:31:25,999 That's red-on-black, mate. That's the money. Oh, yeah. 1284 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:27,999 That's red-on-black, mate. That's the money. Oh, yeah. 1285 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:28,479 That's red-on-black, mate. That's the money. Oh, yeah. 1286 00:31:28,560 --> 00:31:29,999 Look at all the colours in it - beautiful! Look at that. 1287 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,999 Look at all the colours in it - beautiful! Look at that. 1288 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,479 Look at all the colours in it - beautiful! Look at that. 1289 00:31:33,560 --> 00:31:33,999 The buyers are going to love that. 1290 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:35,999 The buyers are going to love that. 1291 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,119 The buyers are going to love that. 1292 00:31:43,760 --> 00:31:43,999 I woke up with anxiety this morning. Man, the day of sale. 1293 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:45,999 I woke up with anxiety this morning. Man, the day of sale. 1294 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:47,879 I woke up with anxiety this morning. Man, the day of sale. 1295 00:31:47,960 --> 00:31:47,999 It's crunch time for The Tunnel Rats. 1296 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,999 It's crunch time for The Tunnel Rats. 1297 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:50,279 It's crunch time for The Tunnel Rats. 1298 00:31:50,360 --> 00:31:51,999 With their town closing in less than three months, 1299 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,399 With their town closing in less than three months, 1300 00:31:53,480 --> 00:31:53,999 they need to sell their new haul of opal 1301 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,999 they need to sell their new haul of opal 1302 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:56,079 they need to sell their new haul of opal 1303 00:31:56,160 --> 00:31:57,999 to pay for expensive relocation costs. 1304 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,359 to pay for expensive relocation costs. 1305 00:31:59,440 --> 00:31:59,999 How are you going, what's happening? 1306 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,999 How are you going, what's happening? 1307 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:02,279 How are you going, what's happening? 1308 00:32:02,360 --> 00:32:03,999 With little experience in selling opal, 1309 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:04,919 With little experience in selling opal, 1310 00:32:05,000 --> 00:32:05,999 Bayden has hired opal cutter Shane to negotiate the deal. 1311 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,999 Bayden has hired opal cutter Shane to negotiate the deal. 1312 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:08,319 Bayden has hired opal cutter Shane to negotiate the deal. 1313 00:32:08,400 --> 00:32:09,999 What were you being offered for that? 1314 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:10,999 What were you being offered for that? 1315 00:32:11,080 --> 00:32:11,999 500 bucks an ounce. Really? 1316 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,959 500 bucks an ounce. Really? 1317 00:32:13,040 --> 00:32:13,999 What's your opinion about it? 1318 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,479 What's your opinion about it? 1319 00:32:15,560 --> 00:32:15,999 From looking in there, I can see easily $1,000, $1,500 an ounce. 1320 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:17,999 From looking in there, I can see easily $1,000, $1,500 an ounce. 1321 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,679 From looking in there, I can see easily $1,000, $1,500 an ounce. 1322 00:32:19,760 --> 00:32:19,999 He saw a lot of my stuff that I've just recently found 1323 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:21,999 He saw a lot of my stuff that I've just recently found 1324 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,279 He saw a lot of my stuff that I've just recently found 1325 00:32:23,360 --> 00:32:23,999 and told me some rough prices. 1326 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,479 and told me some rough prices. 1327 00:32:25,560 --> 00:32:25,999 He said, "You miners, you guys get robbed." 1328 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,999 He said, "You miners, you guys get robbed." 1329 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:28,279 He said, "You miners, you guys get robbed." 1330 00:32:28,360 --> 00:32:29,999 What do you think all this is worth? 1331 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,959 What do you think all this is worth? 1332 00:32:31,040 --> 00:32:31,999 I wouldn't let it go for less than $30,000. 1333 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,799 I wouldn't let it go for less than $30,000. 1334 00:32:33,880 --> 00:32:33,999 That would be a nice day. I bloody hope so, cos we need fuel money. 1335 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:35,999 That would be a nice day. I bloody hope so, cos we need fuel money. 1336 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,799 That would be a nice day. I bloody hope so, cos we need fuel money. 1337 00:32:37,880 --> 00:32:37,999 These are magnificent, these. 1338 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,999 These are magnificent, these. 1339 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:40,039 These are magnificent, these. 1340 00:32:41,040 --> 00:32:41,999 Through a network of associates, Shane has organised a buyer 1341 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,999 Through a network of associates, Shane has organised a buyer 1342 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:45,439 Through a network of associates, Shane has organised a buyer 1343 00:32:45,520 --> 00:32:45,999 300 kilometres away in Coober Pedy. 1344 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,999 300 kilometres away in Coober Pedy. 1345 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,279 300 kilometres away in Coober Pedy. 1346 00:32:49,360 --> 00:32:49,999 So how it works is, one guy knows one guy, and he wants a cut 1347 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,999 So how it works is, one guy knows one guy, and he wants a cut 1348 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:53,999 So how it works is, one guy knows one guy, and he wants a cut 1349 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,679 So how it works is, one guy knows one guy, and he wants a cut 1350 00:32:54,760 --> 00:32:55,999 cos he knows these buyers, people that set things up, brokers. 1351 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,999 cos he knows these buyers, people that set things up, brokers. 1352 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,599 cos he knows these buyers, people that set things up, brokers. 1353 00:32:59,680 --> 00:32:59,999 That's just how the opal game runs. 1354 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,999 That's just how the opal game runs. 1355 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:02,639 That's just how the opal game runs. 1356 00:33:06,920 --> 00:33:07,999 Shane. 1357 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:08,719 Shane. 1358 00:33:08,800 --> 00:33:09,999 The buyer is Jurgen Schutz, a high-end dealer from Germany. 1359 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,999 The buyer is Jurgen Schutz, a high-end dealer from Germany. 1360 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:12,919 The buyer is Jurgen Schutz, a high-end dealer from Germany. 1361 00:33:13,000 --> 00:33:13,999 My father was cutting gemstones, my grandfather. 1362 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:15,919 My father was cutting gemstones, my grandfather. 1363 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,999 Ask me as a kid, "What do you want to do?" "Gemstones." 1364 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,359 Ask me as a kid, "What do you want to do?" "Gemstones." 1365 00:33:19,440 --> 00:33:19,999 Bayden and partner Lise are selling crystal opal. 1366 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,999 Bayden and partner Lise are selling crystal opal. 1367 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:22,919 Bayden and partner Lise are selling crystal opal. 1368 00:33:23,000 --> 00:33:23,999 At the highest quality, it's worth $7,000 an ounce. 1369 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,999 At the highest quality, it's worth $7,000 an ounce. 1370 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:26,679 At the highest quality, it's worth $7,000 an ounce. 1371 00:33:26,760 --> 00:33:27,999 Their opal is mainly white with flecks of colour. 1372 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:29,839 Their opal is mainly white with flecks of colour. 1373 00:33:29,920 --> 00:33:29,999 They have 30 ounces, and are hoping to sell it for $30,000. 1374 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,999 They have 30 ounces, and are hoping to sell it for $30,000. 1375 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:33,999 They have 30 ounces, and are hoping to sell it for $30,000. 1376 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:34,159 They have 30 ounces, and are hoping to sell it for $30,000. 1377 00:33:34,240 --> 00:33:35,839 Show me a few things. 1378 00:33:35,920 --> 00:33:35,999 There's a couple there that have just been cleaned up. 1379 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,999 There's a couple there that have just been cleaned up. 1380 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,679 There's a couple there that have just been cleaned up. 1381 00:33:39,760 --> 00:33:39,999 There's a larger... 1382 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,759 There's a larger... 1383 00:33:43,680 --> 00:33:43,999 That's all one similar grade there. 1384 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,999 That's all one similar grade there. 1385 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:46,479 That's all one similar grade there. 1386 00:33:48,440 --> 00:33:49,999 I do it my way. 1387 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:50,119 I do it my way. 1388 00:33:51,760 --> 00:33:51,999 I'm nervous, nervous as hell. 1389 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,759 I'm nervous, nervous as hell. 1390 00:33:58,240 --> 00:33:59,999 The most important question of all... 1391 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,719 The most important question of all... 1392 00:34:00,800 --> 00:34:01,999 Yes? ..how much? 1393 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,119 Yes? ..how much? 1394 00:34:03,200 --> 00:34:03,999 Erm, well, I brought Shane up. 1395 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,959 Erm, well, I brought Shane up. 1396 00:34:06,040 --> 00:34:07,559 Yeah. 1397 00:34:07,640 --> 00:34:07,999 I've asked Shane for his expertise - what do you think this is worth? 1398 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,999 I've asked Shane for his expertise - what do you think this is worth? 1399 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,999 I've asked Shane for his expertise - what do you think this is worth? 1400 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,799 I've asked Shane for his expertise - what do you think this is worth? 1401 00:34:12,880 --> 00:34:13,999 Well, I'm thinking, for these here... 1402 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:15,999 Well, I'm thinking, for these here... 1403 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:17,719 Well, I'm thinking, for these here... 1404 00:34:19,240 --> 00:34:19,999 ..18 ounces... Yeah. 1405 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:20,879 ..18 ounces... Yeah. 1406 00:34:20,960 --> 00:34:21,999 Not these ones, these are different. 1407 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,999 Not these ones, these are different. 1408 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,319 Not these ones, these are different. 1409 00:34:24,400 --> 00:34:25,999 25 grand. 1410 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,599 25 grand. 1411 00:34:30,240 --> 00:34:31,999 How much would YOU pay? Me? I'd pay $1,500 an ounce, easy. 1412 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,999 How much would YOU pay? Me? I'd pay $1,500 an ounce, easy. 1413 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:34,479 How much would YOU pay? Me? I'd pay $1,500 an ounce, easy. 1414 00:34:34,560 --> 00:34:35,999 Take it, take it from him. 1415 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,719 Take it, take it from him. 1416 00:34:36,800 --> 00:34:37,999 How much is this? 1417 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,159 How much is this? 1418 00:34:39,240 --> 00:34:39,999 Try to make a small deal if you cannot make the big deal. 1419 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,999 Try to make a small deal if you cannot make the big deal. 1420 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,959 Try to make a small deal if you cannot make the big deal. 1421 00:34:43,040 --> 00:34:43,999 How much is it? 1422 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,119 How much is it? 1423 00:34:45,200 --> 00:34:45,999 How much is the parcel? Yeah. 1424 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:46,999 How much is the parcel? Yeah. 1425 00:34:47,080 --> 00:34:47,999 This one, $7,000. 1426 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,279 This one, $7,000. 1427 00:34:49,360 --> 00:34:49,999 Who put the prices on? 1428 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,199 Who put the prices on? 1429 00:34:51,280 --> 00:34:51,999 I have loads of material for this kind of money. 1430 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,999 I have loads of material for this kind of money. 1431 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,079 I have loads of material for this kind of money. 1432 00:34:55,160 --> 00:34:55,999 It doesn't matter what a professional cutter would say. 1433 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,999 It doesn't matter what a professional cutter would say. 1434 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,679 It doesn't matter what a professional cutter would say. 1435 00:34:59,760 --> 00:34:59,999 I would say your parcel is not... $7,000? It's worth maybe $2,000. 1436 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,999 I would say your parcel is not... $7,000? It's worth maybe $2,000. 1437 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:03,999 I would say your parcel is not... $7,000? It's worth maybe $2,000. 1438 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:04,399 I would say your parcel is not... $7,000? It's worth maybe $2,000. 1439 00:35:06,560 --> 00:35:07,999 It's not good enough. I'm after pure crystal, 1440 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,639 It's not good enough. I'm after pure crystal, 1441 00:35:09,720 --> 00:35:09,999 the real top-of-the-rage, let's say, like this. 1442 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,999 the real top-of-the-rage, let's say, like this. 1443 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,719 the real top-of-the-rage, let's say, like this. 1444 00:35:13,800 --> 00:35:13,999 I hate selling opal, I hate it, 1445 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,999 I hate selling opal, I hate it, 1446 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:16,199 I hate selling opal, I hate it, 1447 00:35:16,280 --> 00:35:17,999 especially when they (SILENCED) all over your opal. 1448 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,839 especially when they (SILENCED) all over your opal. 1449 00:35:19,920 --> 00:35:19,999 It just boils my blood. 1450 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,959 It just boils my blood. 1451 00:35:22,040 --> 00:35:23,999 When you've been mining for so long, and you finally find something, 1452 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,879 When you've been mining for so long, and you finally find something, 1453 00:35:25,960 --> 00:35:25,999 it's, "Nah, sorry, mate, it ain't worth that," that hurts the most. 1454 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:27,999 it's, "Nah, sorry, mate, it ain't worth that," that hurts the most. 1455 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:29,999 it's, "Nah, sorry, mate, it ain't worth that," that hurts the most. 1456 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,279 it's, "Nah, sorry, mate, it ain't worth that," that hurts the most. 1457 00:35:31,360 --> 00:35:31,999 I'm sorry that we couldn't make a deal. 1458 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,759 I'm sorry that we couldn't make a deal. 1459 00:35:33,840 --> 00:35:33,999 I'm sure, if you find nice opal, we can make it up next time. 1460 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,999 I'm sure, if you find nice opal, we can make it up next time. 1461 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,999 I'm sure, if you find nice opal, we can make it up next time. 1462 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:38,479 I'm sure, if you find nice opal, we can make it up next time. 1463 00:35:38,560 --> 00:35:39,999 I prepare a lot of money, then... Thank you. 1464 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,239 I prepare a lot of money, then... Thank you. 1465 00:35:41,320 --> 00:35:41,999 It's a bitter blow for Bayden and Lise. 1466 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999 It's a bitter blow for Bayden and Lise. 1467 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,319 It's a bitter blow for Bayden and Lise. 1468 00:35:45,400 --> 00:35:45,999 They now must return to Dad Rodney empty-handed. 1469 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,999 They now must return to Dad Rodney empty-handed. 1470 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,959 They now must return to Dad Rodney empty-handed. 1471 00:35:49,040 --> 00:35:49,999 It is disappointing that we didn't get a sale, 1472 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:51,919 It is disappointing that we didn't get a sale, 1473 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:53,999 but that's not the end of the world. 1474 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:54,319 but that's not the end of the world. 1475 00:35:54,400 --> 00:35:55,999 Plenty of other buyers might be interested. 1476 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,719 Plenty of other buyers might be interested. 1477 00:35:57,800 --> 00:35:57,999 Despite their town's immanent closure and their eviction from it, 1478 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,999 Despite their town's immanent closure and their eviction from it, 1479 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,919 Despite their town's immanent closure and their eviction from it, 1480 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,999 they're still hopeful. 1481 00:36:04,080 --> 00:36:05,999 On a positive note, he was saying, "Keep going. 1482 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,839 On a positive note, he was saying, "Keep going. 1483 00:36:06,920 --> 00:36:07,999 It's going to make what I want. When it does, come back and see me." 1484 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:09,999 It's going to make what I want. When it does, come back and see me." 1485 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:10,759 It's going to make what I want. When it does, come back and see me." 1486 00:36:10,840 --> 00:36:11,999 How far away we are, I'm not sure, but we're very close. 1487 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,999 How far away we are, I'm not sure, but we're very close. 1488 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:14,959 How far away we are, I'm not sure, but we're very close. 1489 00:36:15,040 --> 00:36:15,999 There definitely is more opal. 1490 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:17,999 There definitely is more opal. 1491 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,679 There definitely is more opal. 1492 00:36:21,880 --> 00:36:21,999 Did the bird get it, Col? 1493 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:23,879 Did the bird get it, Col? 1494 00:36:23,960 --> 00:36:23,999 He's not answering, he must be stressing. 1495 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,999 He's not answering, he must be stressing. 1496 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:27,999 He's not answering, he must be stressing. 1497 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:28,279 He's not answering, he must be stressing. 1498 00:36:28,360 --> 00:36:29,999 In remote outback Queensland, 1499 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,719 In remote outback Queensland, 1500 00:36:30,800 --> 00:36:31,999 Col's opal-spotting drone is under attack. 1501 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,999 Col's opal-spotting drone is under attack. 1502 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,159 Col's opal-spotting drone is under attack. 1503 00:36:35,240 --> 00:36:35,999 Look, it's coming back! 1504 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,039 Look, it's coming back! 1505 00:36:37,120 --> 00:36:37,999 Col and Aaron need it to cover the vast exploration area. 1506 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,999 Col and Aaron need it to cover the vast exploration area. 1507 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:40,719 Col and Aaron need it to cover the vast exploration area. 1508 00:36:47,040 --> 00:36:47,999 I was a bit worried, I thought the drone might fall out of the sky. 1509 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,999 I was a bit worried, I thought the drone might fall out of the sky. 1510 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,479 I was a bit worried, I thought the drone might fall out of the sky. 1511 00:36:51,560 --> 00:36:51,999 I've seen so many. I just got buzzed by some hawks. 1512 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,999 I've seen so many. I just got buzzed by some hawks. 1513 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,679 I've seen so many. I just got buzzed by some hawks. 1514 00:36:55,760 --> 00:36:55,999 As soon as it got up to height, they came over. 1515 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,999 As soon as it got up to height, they came over. 1516 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:58,359 As soon as it got up to height, they came over. 1517 00:36:58,440 --> 00:36:59,999 I was worried about them attacking the drone. 1518 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,199 I was worried about them attacking the drone. 1519 00:37:01,280 --> 00:37:01,999 I got two bits of potch. 1520 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,759 I got two bits of potch. 1521 00:37:03,840 --> 00:37:03,999 Looks like you're in the right area. 1522 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,999 Looks like you're in the right area. 1523 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,279 Looks like you're in the right area. 1524 00:37:06,360 --> 00:37:07,999 What I might do is, pack this up, take a couple GPS readings. 1525 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,999 What I might do is, pack this up, take a couple GPS readings. 1526 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:10,959 What I might do is, pack this up, take a couple GPS readings. 1527 00:37:11,040 --> 00:37:11,999 With the drone grounded, Aaron and Col search on foot. 1528 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,999 With the drone grounded, Aaron and Col search on foot. 1529 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,639 With the drone grounded, Aaron and Col search on foot. 1530 00:37:15,720 --> 00:37:15,999 Nice style of rock, eh? A little bit of blue potch. 1531 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:17,999 Nice style of rock, eh? A little bit of blue potch. 1532 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,439 Nice style of rock, eh? A little bit of blue potch. 1533 00:37:19,520 --> 00:37:19,999 You get a bit of potch? A tiny bit, just to give us hope. 1534 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,999 You get a bit of potch? A tiny bit, just to give us hope. 1535 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,479 You get a bit of potch? A tiny bit, just to give us hope. 1536 00:37:23,560 --> 00:37:23,999 There might be some more around here, let's have a look. 1537 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,999 There might be some more around here, let's have a look. 1538 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:27,359 There might be some more around here, let's have a look. 1539 00:37:27,440 --> 00:37:27,999 That's trace. I might give this another hit. 1540 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,999 That's trace. I might give this another hit. 1541 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:30,879 That's trace. I might give this another hit. 1542 00:37:30,960 --> 00:37:31,999 Have a look at that. 1543 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:32,879 Have a look at that. 1544 00:37:32,960 --> 00:37:33,999 Oh, purple! Where was that, under the spinifex? 1545 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,999 Oh, purple! Where was that, under the spinifex? 1546 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,879 Oh, purple! Where was that, under the spinifex? 1547 00:37:37,960 --> 00:37:37,999 Sitting in that. That's colour, Col. 1548 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,999 Sitting in that. That's colour, Col. 1549 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:41,039 Sitting in that. That's colour, Col. 1550 00:37:41,120 --> 00:37:41,999 Good surface trace, mate, I don't care what anyone says. Good, eh? 1551 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,999 Good surface trace, mate, I don't care what anyone says. Good, eh? 1552 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,999 Good surface trace, mate, I don't care what anyone says. Good, eh? 1553 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,159 Good surface trace, mate, I don't care what anyone says. Good, eh? 1554 00:37:46,240 --> 00:37:47,999 For Aaron, these promising signs are particularly important. 1555 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,999 For Aaron, these promising signs are particularly important. 1556 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:50,559 For Aaron, these promising signs are particularly important. 1557 00:37:50,640 --> 00:37:51,999 Unable to mine his late father's claim, 1558 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:53,959 Unable to mine his late father's claim, 1559 00:37:54,040 --> 00:37:55,999 he's desperate to find new ground. 1560 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:56,719 he's desperate to find new ground. 1561 00:37:56,800 --> 00:37:57,999 Look, we found a little more. 1562 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:58,799 Look, we found a little more. 1563 00:37:58,880 --> 00:37:59,999 Good to see they're carrying. Yeah. 1564 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,159 Good to see they're carrying. Yeah. 1565 00:38:01,240 --> 00:38:01,999 That's nice purple too, Col. It is, it's colour. 1566 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:03,999 That's nice purple too, Col. It is, it's colour. 1567 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:04,879 That's nice purple too, Col. It is, it's colour. 1568 00:38:08,080 --> 00:38:09,799 Let's see what we got. 1569 00:38:09,880 --> 00:38:09,999 I'm pretty happy with that trace, Col. Nice colour. 1570 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,999 I'm pretty happy with that trace, Col. Nice colour. 1571 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,679 I'm pretty happy with that trace, Col. Nice colour. 1572 00:38:13,760 --> 00:38:13,999 Yeah, nice bit of flash in it. 1573 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,999 Yeah, nice bit of flash in it. 1574 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,679 Yeah, nice bit of flash in it. 1575 00:38:16,760 --> 00:38:17,999 Better than potch, this bit too. 1576 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,079 Better than potch, this bit too. 1577 00:38:19,160 --> 00:38:19,999 There might be a little stone there, we'll find out with a saw. 1578 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,999 There might be a little stone there, we'll find out with a saw. 1579 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:22,679 There might be a little stone there, we'll find out with a saw. 1580 00:38:22,760 --> 00:38:23,999 Let's pack up and get out of here. Sounds good to me. 1581 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,999 Let's pack up and get out of here. Sounds good to me. 1582 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:26,679 Let's pack up and get out of here. Sounds good to me. 1583 00:38:30,200 --> 00:38:31,999 Back in Col's workshop, Aaron is now depending on Col's skills 1584 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,999 Back in Col's workshop, Aaron is now depending on Col's skills 1585 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:34,679 Back in Col's workshop, Aaron is now depending on Col's skills 1586 00:38:34,760 --> 00:38:35,999 at cutting stones to reveal the true quality of opal inside. 1587 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,999 at cutting stones to reveal the true quality of opal inside. 1588 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,639 at cutting stones to reveal the true quality of opal inside. 1589 00:38:39,720 --> 00:38:39,999 We can see where the end of the line is. 1590 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,919 We can see where the end of the line is. 1591 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,999 Give it a little room but get close, but err on the side of caution. 1592 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:45,999 Give it a little room but get close, but err on the side of caution. 1593 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:46,959 Give it a little room but get close, but err on the side of caution. 1594 00:38:47,040 --> 00:38:47,999 I think it's going to fall apart, it's got a natural crack there. 1595 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,999 I think it's going to fall apart, it's got a natural crack there. 1596 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,759 I think it's going to fall apart, it's got a natural crack there. 1597 00:38:51,840 --> 00:38:51,999 We're getting close now. Just take that little bit out there. 1598 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,999 We're getting close now. Just take that little bit out there. 1599 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,999 We're getting close now. Just take that little bit out there. 1600 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:56,239 We're getting close now. Just take that little bit out there. 1601 00:38:58,120 --> 00:38:59,719 And then... 1602 00:38:59,800 --> 00:38:59,999 Oh, look at that! That's great, eh? Yeah. Ooh, yeah! 1603 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,999 Oh, look at that! That's great, eh? Yeah. Ooh, yeah! 1604 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,999 Oh, look at that! That's great, eh? Yeah. Ooh, yeah! 1605 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:04,359 Oh, look at that! That's great, eh? Yeah. Ooh, yeah! 1606 00:39:04,440 --> 00:39:05,999 That colour, Col - that's beautiful, eh. 1607 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,519 That colour, Col - that's beautiful, eh. 1608 00:39:07,600 --> 00:39:07,999 They're worth cutting, eh? Definitely. 1609 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:09,999 They're worth cutting, eh? Definitely. 1610 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:10,159 They're worth cutting, eh? Definitely. 1611 00:39:10,240 --> 00:39:11,999 Blue-green - love it. I could see that bit of green. 1612 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,839 Blue-green - love it. I could see that bit of green. 1613 00:39:13,920 --> 00:39:13,999 I didn't realise the colour was that good, that's a good thing. 1614 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:15,999 I didn't realise the colour was that good, that's a good thing. 1615 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:17,999 I didn't realise the colour was that good, that's a good thing. 1616 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,879 I didn't realise the colour was that good, that's a good thing. 1617 00:39:19,960 --> 00:39:19,999 With the rest, maybe $3,000. 1618 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,999 With the rest, maybe $3,000. 1619 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:22,199 With the rest, maybe $3,000. 1620 00:39:22,280 --> 00:39:23,999 We've got a bit of a payday. 1621 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,799 We've got a bit of a payday. 1622 00:39:24,880 --> 00:39:25,999 Their rough-cut boulder opal has blues and greens. 1623 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:27,999 Their rough-cut boulder opal has blues and greens. 1624 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,399 Their rough-cut boulder opal has blues and greens. 1625 00:39:29,480 --> 00:39:29,999 It weighs 30 grams, 1626 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,319 It weighs 30 grams, 1627 00:39:31,400 --> 00:39:31,999 with an estimated value of $3,000. 1628 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999 with an estimated value of $3,000. 1629 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,559 with an estimated value of $3,000. 1630 00:39:37,160 --> 00:39:37,999 It's an interesting start to the season, and there's hope there. 1631 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,999 It's an interesting start to the season, and there's hope there. 1632 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:40,919 It's an interesting start to the season, and there's hope there. 1633 00:39:41,000 --> 00:39:41,999 I'm sure, somewhere on that ground, there'll be opal. 1634 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,999 I'm sure, somewhere on that ground, there'll be opal. 1635 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:44,399 I'm sure, somewhere on that ground, there'll be opal. 1636 00:39:44,480 --> 00:39:45,999 No worries again, Col, appreciate it. Good onya. 1637 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,799 No worries again, Col, appreciate it. Good onya. 1638 00:39:47,880 --> 00:39:47,999 The bills keep coming in. I'd better do more cutting in the workshop 1639 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,999 The bills keep coming in. I'd better do more cutting in the workshop 1640 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,999 The bills keep coming in. I'd better do more cutting in the workshop 1641 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:52,279 The bills keep coming in. I'd better do more cutting in the workshop 1642 00:39:52,360 --> 00:39:53,999 and get ready for the next effort. 1643 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,959 and get ready for the next effort. 1644 00:39:55,040 --> 00:39:55,999 I'm pretty impressed with that - that's money. 1645 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,999 I'm pretty impressed with that - that's money. 1646 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:58,839 I'm pretty impressed with that - that's money. 1647 00:39:58,920 --> 00:39:59,999 Before, the whole six rocks we had would have gone for, like, $500. 1648 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,999 Before, the whole six rocks we had would have gone for, like, $500. 1649 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,599 Before, the whole six rocks we had would have gone for, like, $500. 1650 00:40:03,680 --> 00:40:03,999 Col's given me a hand, and he's got patience for it. 1651 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:05,999 Col's given me a hand, and he's got patience for it. 1652 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,039 Col's given me a hand, and he's got patience for it. 1653 00:40:07,120 --> 00:40:07,999 It's good to have friends that want to help you. 1654 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,999 It's good to have friends that want to help you. 1655 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:10,759 It's good to have friends that want to help you. 1656 00:40:13,800 --> 00:40:13,999 (TURKEYS GOBBLE) 1657 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,359 (TURKEYS GOBBLE) 1658 00:40:15,440 --> 00:40:15,999 For the first time in 12 months, Bushmen Rod and Les 1659 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,999 For the first time in 12 months, Bushmen Rod and Les 1660 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,839 For the first time in 12 months, Bushmen Rod and Les 1661 00:40:19,920 --> 00:40:19,999 are talking money. 1662 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,519 are talking money. 1663 00:40:21,600 --> 00:40:21,999 If you're happy, I'll accept $2,500 for it but nothing less. Yep. 1664 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,999 If you're happy, I'll accept $2,500 for it but nothing less. Yep. 1665 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,999 If you're happy, I'll accept $2,500 for it but nothing less. Yep. 1666 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:26,759 If you're happy, I'll accept $2,500 for it but nothing less. Yep. 1667 00:40:26,840 --> 00:40:27,999 That sounds... I'll ask for $3,500 just in case he's a mug. 1668 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,999 That sounds... I'll ask for $3,500 just in case he's a mug. 1669 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,599 That sounds... I'll ask for $3,500 just in case he's a mug. 1670 00:40:30,680 --> 00:40:31,999 Before we go, I've got to change into my good-luck selling hat 1671 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,999 Before we go, I've got to change into my good-luck selling hat 1672 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,999 Before we go, I've got to change into my good-luck selling hat 1673 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,639 Before we go, I've got to change into my good-luck selling hat 1674 00:40:36,720 --> 00:40:37,999 instead of my mining hat. 1675 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:38,719 instead of my mining hat. 1676 00:40:38,800 --> 00:40:39,999 All right? Let's do it. 1677 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:40,639 All right? Let's do it. 1678 00:40:45,880 --> 00:40:45,999 Most opal buyers prey on us. 1679 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,999 Most opal buyers prey on us. 1680 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,319 Most opal buyers prey on us. 1681 00:40:49,400 --> 00:40:49,999 They know that a lot of us are struggling for a quid 1682 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,999 They know that a lot of us are struggling for a quid 1683 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,439 They know that a lot of us are struggling for a quid 1684 00:40:53,520 --> 00:40:53,999 and we need it, and they play on that. 1685 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,679 and we need it, and they play on that. 1686 00:40:55,760 --> 00:40:55,999 How're you going? Rod. 1687 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,239 How're you going? Rod. 1688 00:40:57,320 --> 00:40:57,999 Mark, is it? Yeah. 1689 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:58,799 Mark, is it? Yeah. 1690 00:40:58,880 --> 00:40:59,999 You buying, mate? Yeah, mate. 1691 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,639 You buying, mate? Yeah, mate. 1692 00:41:00,720 --> 00:41:01,999 You buying? I'm always buying. 1693 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,079 You buying? I'm always buying. 1694 00:41:03,160 --> 00:41:03,999 Pleased to meet you. You too, mate. 1695 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,839 Pleased to meet you. You too, mate. 1696 00:41:05,920 --> 00:41:05,999 I don't know much about Mark, this buyer we're selling to. 1697 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,999 I don't know much about Mark, this buyer we're selling to. 1698 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,959 I don't know much about Mark, this buyer we're selling to. 1699 00:41:10,040 --> 00:41:11,999 I've heard that he's reasonably fair with what he does. 1700 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,999 I've heard that he's reasonably fair with what he does. 1701 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:14,399 I've heard that he's reasonably fair with what he does. 1702 00:41:14,480 --> 00:41:15,999 You can't get better than that. 1703 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:16,319 You can't get better than that. 1704 00:41:16,400 --> 00:41:17,999 What I've got here, this is all together in one parcel. 1705 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,999 What I've got here, this is all together in one parcel. 1706 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:20,559 What I've got here, this is all together in one parcel. 1707 00:41:20,640 --> 00:41:21,999 Some really nice base-grade crystal in there, a jar of it. 1708 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,999 Some really nice base-grade crystal in there, a jar of it. 1709 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,079 Some really nice base-grade crystal in there, a jar of it. 1710 00:41:25,160 --> 00:41:25,999 There's some bloody good cutters in there, like that one there. 1711 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,999 There's some bloody good cutters in there, like that one there. 1712 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,199 There's some bloody good cutters in there, like that one there. 1713 00:41:29,280 --> 00:41:29,999 I've saved the best till last. Have a look at that stuff. 1714 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,999 I've saved the best till last. Have a look at that stuff. 1715 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:32,999 I've saved the best till last. Have a look at that stuff. 1716 00:41:33,080 --> 00:41:33,999 All on black, a couple of them have got some nice red stones, 1717 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,999 All on black, a couple of them have got some nice red stones, 1718 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,999 All on black, a couple of them have got some nice red stones, 1719 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:38,079 All on black, a couple of them have got some nice red stones, 1720 00:41:38,160 --> 00:41:39,679 bloody nice colour. 1721 00:41:39,760 --> 00:41:39,999 Pretty stone, that one, yeah. Nice, isn't it? 1722 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:41,999 Pretty stone, that one, yeah. Nice, isn't it? 1723 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,439 Pretty stone, that one, yeah. Nice, isn't it? 1724 00:41:44,840 --> 00:41:45,999 What are we talking? 1725 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,519 What are we talking? 1726 00:41:46,600 --> 00:41:47,999 You can have all of that 1727 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:48,559 You can have all of that 1728 00:41:48,640 --> 00:41:49,999 for the unbelievably low price of three-and-a-half grand. 1729 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,999 for the unbelievably low price of three-and-a-half grand. 1730 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,119 for the unbelievably low price of three-and-a-half grand. 1731 00:41:55,120 --> 00:41:55,999 What's that look for? (CHUCKLES) 1732 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:57,999 What's that look for? (CHUCKLES) 1733 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:58,119 What's that look for? (CHUCKLES) 1734 00:41:58,200 --> 00:41:59,999 Come on, mate, be realistic here. 1735 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,359 Come on, mate, be realistic here. 1736 00:42:01,440 --> 00:42:01,999 I am being realistic! 1737 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:02,959 I am being realistic! 1738 00:42:03,040 --> 00:42:03,999 This is worth three-and-a-half grand any day of the week. 1739 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,999 This is worth three-and-a-half grand any day of the week. 1740 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:06,519 This is worth three-and-a-half grand any day of the week. 1741 00:42:06,600 --> 00:42:07,999 Let's get serious here, what are we talking about, real money? 1742 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,999 Let's get serious here, what are we talking about, real money? 1743 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:10,959 Let's get serious here, what are we talking about, real money? 1744 00:42:11,040 --> 00:42:11,999 Bloody opal buyers - youse are all the same. 1745 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,599 Bloody opal buyers - youse are all the same. 1746 00:42:13,680 --> 00:42:13,999 If you buy off me all the time, I can look after you. 1747 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,999 If you buy off me all the time, I can look after you. 1748 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:17,639 If you buy off me all the time, I can look after you. 1749 00:42:17,720 --> 00:42:17,999 I'll come down to bloody three grand. 1750 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,999 I'll come down to bloody three grand. 1751 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:20,359 I'll come down to bloody three grand. 1752 00:42:22,120 --> 00:42:23,999 Look, let's not muck about here. 1753 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:24,239 Look, let's not muck about here. 1754 00:42:24,320 --> 00:42:25,999 Two and a half. 1755 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:26,439 Two and a half. 1756 00:42:27,720 --> 00:42:27,999 Done deal? (SIGHS) 1757 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,999 Done deal? (SIGHS) 1758 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:30,199 Done deal? (SIGHS) 1759 00:42:31,200 --> 00:42:31,999 Money's on the table. 1760 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,519 Money's on the table. 1761 00:42:37,080 --> 00:42:37,999 I'd have preferred more, but if that's all we're going to get... 1762 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,999 I'd have preferred more, but if that's all we're going to get... 1763 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:40,759 I'd have preferred more, but if that's all we're going to get... 1764 00:42:40,840 --> 00:42:41,999 You're happy with two and a half? 1765 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,999 You're happy with two and a half? 1766 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:44,079 You're happy with two and a half? 1767 00:42:44,160 --> 00:42:45,999 Yeah. Done deal. 1768 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:46,599 Yeah. Done deal. 1769 00:42:48,680 --> 00:42:49,999 I think he was OK, probably a reasonable buyer. 1770 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,999 I think he was OK, probably a reasonable buyer. 1771 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:52,119 I think he was OK, probably a reasonable buyer. 1772 00:42:52,200 --> 00:42:53,999 Their opal is a mixture of black and crystal in the rough 1773 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,999 Their opal is a mixture of black and crystal in the rough 1774 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:57,039 Their opal is a mixture of black and crystal in the rough 1775 00:42:57,120 --> 00:42:57,999 flecked with red, yellow, green and blue. 1776 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,999 flecked with red, yellow, green and blue. 1777 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,279 flecked with red, yellow, green and blue. 1778 00:43:00,360 --> 00:43:01,999 Their 16 grams sold for $2,500... 1779 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:03,999 Their 16 grams sold for $2,500... 1780 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,199 Their 16 grams sold for $2,500... 1781 00:43:06,560 --> 00:43:07,999 ..the most The Bushmen have made in 12 months. 1782 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,999 ..the most The Bushmen have made in 12 months. 1783 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:10,919 ..the most The Bushmen have made in 12 months. 1784 00:43:11,000 --> 00:43:11,999 Me and Les are very happy. 1785 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,239 Me and Les are very happy. 1786 00:43:13,320 --> 00:43:13,999 We get to buy diesel, Les gets to buy a beer, 1787 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:15,879 We get to buy diesel, Les gets to buy a beer, 1788 00:43:15,960 --> 00:43:15,999 and everyone's bloody happy. 1789 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,719 and everyone's bloody happy. 1790 00:43:17,800 --> 00:43:17,999 (BOTH LAUGH) 1791 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,799 (BOTH LAUGH) 1792 00:43:36,560 --> 00:43:37,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1793 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:38,559 subtitles by Deluxe 1794 00:43:39,305 --> 00:44:39,403 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.OpenSubtitles.org