"Outback Opal Hunters" Episode #3.8

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 . 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:02,519 . 3 00:00:02,640 --> 00:00:03,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... Righto, coming down! 4 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:05,119 On Outback Opal Hunters... Righto, coming down! 5 00:00:05,200 --> 00:00:05,999 ..the Bushmen chase opal in their last-chance mine... 6 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,999 ..the Bushmen chase opal in their last-chance mine... 7 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:08,639 ..the Bushmen chase opal in their last-chance mine... 8 00:00:08,720 --> 00:00:09,999 I can hear it yelling out to me, Les. 9 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:10,839 I can hear it yelling out to me, Les. 10 00:00:10,920 --> 00:00:11,999 ..before their world collapses. 11 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,519 ..before their world collapses. 12 00:00:14,920 --> 00:00:15,999 The rookie miner mates, the Young Guns... 13 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,079 The rookie miner mates, the Young Guns... 14 00:00:17,160 --> 00:00:17,999 I spent every bit of savings getting out here. 15 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,679 I spent every bit of savings getting out here. 16 00:00:19,760 --> 00:00:19,999 ..friendships are tested. You're not listening to me at all. 17 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,999 ..friendships are tested. You're not listening to me at all. 18 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:22,639 ..friendships are tested. You're not listening to me at all. 19 00:00:22,720 --> 00:00:23,999 We've just gotta keep digging forward and find opal. 20 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,559 We've just gotta keep digging forward and find opal. 21 00:00:25,640 --> 00:00:25,999 And the Boulder Boys' excavator... 22 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,879 And the Boulder Boys' excavator... 23 00:00:27,960 --> 00:00:27,999 Got yourself into a bit of a mess there, Ron. 24 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:29,999 Got yourself into a bit of a mess there, Ron. 25 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,039 Got yourself into a bit of a mess there, Ron. 26 00:00:30,120 --> 00:00:31,999 ..is stuck in a hole. Not good. Not good. 27 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,999 ..is stuck in a hole. Not good. Not good. 28 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:34,799 ..is stuck in a hole. Not good. Not good. 29 00:00:38,240 --> 00:00:39,999 # Money 30 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:40,559 # Money 31 00:00:42,040 --> 00:00:43,999 # And fancy clothes # 32 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:45,519 # And fancy clothes # 33 00:00:53,000 --> 00:00:53,999 We're just about to start here at Bondi. 34 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,719 We're just about to start here at Bondi. 35 00:00:55,800 --> 00:00:55,999 We've got everything hooked up, the blower pipes down there ready to go. 36 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:57,999 We've got everything hooked up, the blower pipes down there ready to go. 37 00:00:58,000 --> 00:00:59,879 We've got everything hooked up, the blower pipes down there ready to go. 38 00:00:59,960 --> 00:00:59,999 In the drought-stricken outback of New South Wales, 39 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,999 In the drought-stricken outback of New South Wales, 40 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:03,199 In the drought-stricken outback of New South Wales, 41 00:01:03,280 --> 00:01:03,999 Bushmen Rod Manning and Les Walsh are desperate for a breakthrough at their new mine, 42 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:05,999 Bushmen Rod Manning and Les Walsh are desperate for a breakthrough at their new mine, 43 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,999 Bushmen Rod Manning and Les Walsh are desperate for a breakthrough at their new mine, 44 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:08,079 Bushmen Rod Manning and Les Walsh are desperate for a breakthrough at their new mine, 45 00:01:08,160 --> 00:01:09,999 after running out of luck at their old claim, Hell's Corner. 46 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:11,559 after running out of luck at their old claim, Hell's Corner. 47 00:01:12,560 --> 00:01:13,999 We found nothing, been there too long, 48 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:14,839 We found nothing, been there too long, 49 00:01:14,920 --> 00:01:15,999 cos there's no money down there. 50 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:16,999 cos there's no money down there. 51 00:01:17,080 --> 00:01:17,999 Halfway through the season, 52 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,399 Halfway through the season, 53 00:01:19,480 --> 00:01:19,999 and their $60,000 target is still a distant dream. 54 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,999 and their $60,000 target is still a distant dream. 55 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:22,679 and their $60,000 target is still a distant dream. 56 00:01:23,520 --> 00:01:23,999 We're struggling to pay the diesel bill 57 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,839 We're struggling to pay the diesel bill 58 00:01:25,920 --> 00:01:25,999 to keep on mining at the moment. 59 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:27,999 to keep on mining at the moment. 60 00:01:28,080 --> 00:01:29,999 We need to find some opal. 61 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,239 We need to find some opal. 62 00:01:30,320 --> 00:01:31,999 The Bushmen are hunting the most valuable opal on the planet, 63 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:33,999 The Bushmen are hunting the most valuable opal on the planet, 64 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:34,519 The Bushmen are hunting the most valuable opal on the planet, 65 00:01:34,600 --> 00:01:35,999 Black Opal, worth 500 times more than gold. 66 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,999 Black Opal, worth 500 times more than gold. 67 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:38,919 Black Opal, worth 500 times more than gold. 68 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:39,999 The most beautiful gemstone in the world cos it's got every colour. 69 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,999 The most beautiful gemstone in the world cos it's got every colour. 70 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,599 The most beautiful gemstone in the world cos it's got every colour. 71 00:01:42,680 --> 00:01:43,999 You've got every colour of the rainbow. 72 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:44,519 You've got every colour of the rainbow. 73 00:01:44,600 --> 00:01:45,999 You've got the fire, the red, the green of the earth. 74 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,479 You've got the fire, the red, the green of the earth. 75 00:01:47,560 --> 00:01:47,999 If someone looks into a beautiful gem opal and says it's not beautiful, 76 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,999 If someone looks into a beautiful gem opal and says it's not beautiful, 77 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:51,239 If someone looks into a beautiful gem opal and says it's not beautiful, 78 00:01:51,320 --> 00:01:51,999 there's something bloody wrong with them, I reckon. 79 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,719 there's something bloody wrong with them, I reckon. 80 00:01:53,800 --> 00:01:53,999 To chase this stunning prize, 81 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,999 To chase this stunning prize, 82 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:56,279 To chase this stunning prize, 83 00:01:56,360 --> 00:01:57,999 Rod and Les have chosen to live on one of the most remote opal fields in the world, 84 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,999 Rod and Les have chosen to live on one of the most remote opal fields in the world, 85 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,679 Rod and Les have chosen to live on one of the most remote opal fields in the world, 86 00:02:01,760 --> 00:02:01,999 with no electricity or running water and a 90 minute drive to civilisation. 87 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,999 with no electricity or running water and a 90 minute drive to civilisation. 88 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,999 with no electricity or running water and a 90 minute drive to civilisation. 89 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,439 with no electricity or running water and a 90 minute drive to civilisation. 90 00:02:08,560 --> 00:02:09,999 For us to go to town, it's about 95K, 91 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,999 For us to go to town, it's about 95K, 92 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,199 For us to go to town, it's about 95K, 93 00:02:12,280 --> 00:02:13,999 and we can drive that 95K to town and only pass one or two cars, 94 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,999 and we can drive that 95K to town and only pass one or two cars, 95 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:16,359 and we can drive that 95K to town and only pass one or two cars, 96 00:02:16,440 --> 00:02:17,999 and that's the way we like it, you know? 97 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,759 and that's the way we like it, you know? 98 00:02:19,720 --> 00:02:19,999 Rod and Les are hoping that 15 metres underground, 99 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:21,999 Rod and Les are hoping that 15 metres underground, 100 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,479 Rod and Les are hoping that 15 metres underground, 101 00:02:23,560 --> 00:02:23,999 their Bondi mine will deliver the jackpot. 102 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,999 their Bondi mine will deliver the jackpot. 103 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:26,679 their Bondi mine will deliver the jackpot. 104 00:02:27,560 --> 00:02:27,999 We wanna get the digger into that corner behind Les... 105 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,999 We wanna get the digger into that corner behind Les... 106 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:30,479 We wanna get the digger into that corner behind Les... 107 00:02:31,360 --> 00:02:31,999 because that's where we hit that colour. 108 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,279 because that's where we hit that colour. 109 00:02:33,360 --> 00:02:33,999 A scouting mission two weeks ago produced promising signs. 110 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,999 A scouting mission two weeks ago produced promising signs. 111 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,999 A scouting mission two weeks ago produced promising signs. 112 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,039 A scouting mission two weeks ago produced promising signs. 113 00:02:39,000 --> 00:02:39,999 Ah, Les, look at that! 114 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:40,999 Ah, Les, look at that! 115 00:02:42,240 --> 00:02:43,999 Now, they need to manoeuver the digger into position. 116 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,519 Now, they need to manoeuver the digger into position. 117 00:02:46,400 --> 00:02:47,999 Where the digger is, is just under the hull. 118 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,439 Where the digger is, is just under the hull. 119 00:02:48,520 --> 00:02:49,999 We can't move it any further as it's stuck on the roof and the floor. 120 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,959 We can't move it any further as it's stuck on the roof and the floor. 121 00:02:52,040 --> 00:02:53,999 So we gotta make some room for it to move in. 122 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:54,639 So we gotta make some room for it to move in. 123 00:02:54,720 --> 00:02:55,999 You got a hydraulic ram that puts your pins into the roof, 124 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,999 You got a hydraulic ram that puts your pins into the roof, 125 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:58,119 You got a hydraulic ram that puts your pins into the roof, 126 00:02:58,200 --> 00:02:59,999 and you've got two hydraulic rams that put pins into the floor. 127 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,079 and you've got two hydraulic rams that put pins into the floor. 128 00:03:01,160 --> 00:03:01,999 That's what anchors your digging machine. 129 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:03,999 That's what anchors your digging machine. 130 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:04,519 That's what anchors your digging machine. 131 00:03:04,600 --> 00:03:05,999 Digging through the sandstone is quick work, 132 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,759 Digging through the sandstone is quick work, 133 00:03:07,840 --> 00:03:07,999 but its softness makes it difficult 134 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,919 but its softness makes it difficult 135 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,999 to brace the two-tonne digger safely against the roof. 136 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,199 to brace the two-tonne digger safely against the roof. 137 00:03:13,280 --> 00:03:13,999 Come on! 138 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,079 Come on! 139 00:03:15,960 --> 00:03:15,999 There's always an element of danger, you know. 140 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:17,999 There's always an element of danger, you know. 141 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:18,319 There's always an element of danger, you know. 142 00:03:18,400 --> 00:03:19,999 You can tip the digger over on yourself. 143 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:20,639 You can tip the digger over on yourself. 144 00:03:20,720 --> 00:03:21,999 I can wipe the other fella out with the digger arm, 145 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,079 I can wipe the other fella out with the digger arm, 146 00:03:23,160 --> 00:03:23,999 which I've done a couple of times. 147 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:24,879 which I've done a couple of times. 148 00:03:28,280 --> 00:03:29,999 Slow down. Mind on the work, right? Not on something, somewhere else. 149 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,999 Slow down. Mind on the work, right? Not on something, somewhere else. 150 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,999 Slow down. Mind on the work, right? Not on something, somewhere else. 151 00:03:34,080 --> 00:03:35,999 Ah, roof bolt, let go. 152 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:36,039 Ah, roof bolt, let go. 153 00:03:36,120 --> 00:03:37,999 Not far now. I should be able to swing the machine around now, 154 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,999 Not far now. I should be able to swing the machine around now, 155 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:40,319 Not far now. I should be able to swing the machine around now, 156 00:03:40,400 --> 00:03:41,999 to start getting in that wall. 157 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,039 to start getting in that wall. 158 00:03:45,920 --> 00:03:45,999 I'll be able to start digging the face, I think, if I don't tip over. 159 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,999 I'll be able to start digging the face, I think, if I don't tip over. 160 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,799 I'll be able to start digging the face, I think, if I don't tip over. 161 00:03:54,520 --> 00:03:55,999 Got an uneven roof there, and I've gotta, um, 162 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,799 Got an uneven roof there, and I've gotta, um, 163 00:03:57,880 --> 00:03:57,999 find a bit of flat ground to get my roof bolts in. 164 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,999 find a bit of flat ground to get my roof bolts in. 165 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,279 find a bit of flat ground to get my roof bolts in. 166 00:04:01,360 --> 00:04:01,999 Oh, I don't like that real much, but there's not much I can do. 167 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:03,999 Oh, I don't like that real much, but there's not much I can do. 168 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:04,999 Oh, I don't like that real much, but there's not much I can do. 169 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:12,074 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.OpenSubtitles.org 170 00:04:13,760 --> 00:04:13,999 We've come to the point that we can't go any further... 171 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,999 We've come to the point that we can't go any further... 172 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,279 We've come to the point that we can't go any further... 173 00:04:17,360 --> 00:04:17,999 with a machine. 174 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,239 with a machine. 175 00:04:20,160 --> 00:04:21,999 Deep in outback Queensland at the Dragonfly claim, 176 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,839 Deep in outback Queensland at the Dragonfly claim, 177 00:04:23,920 --> 00:04:23,999 Aaron and partner Ron have run into serious problems. 178 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,999 Aaron and partner Ron have run into serious problems. 179 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:27,559 Aaron and partner Ron have run into serious problems. 180 00:04:30,880 --> 00:04:31,999 Do you reckon she's, sort of, sunk a little bit more, since yesterday? 181 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:33,999 Do you reckon she's, sort of, sunk a little bit more, since yesterday? 182 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:34,959 Do you reckon she's, sort of, sunk a little bit more, since yesterday? 183 00:04:35,040 --> 00:04:35,999 They've dug their only machine, a 40-year-old excavator, 184 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,999 They've dug their only machine, a 40-year-old excavator, 185 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:38,479 They've dug their only machine, a 40-year-old excavator, 186 00:04:38,560 --> 00:04:39,999 into a dangerous position. 187 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:40,439 into a dangerous position. 188 00:04:40,520 --> 00:04:41,999 Creeping forward, I can't get dirt underneath the front tracks. 189 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,479 Creeping forward, I can't get dirt underneath the front tracks. 190 00:04:43,560 --> 00:04:43,999 Whoa, not good. Not good. 191 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,999 Whoa, not good. Not good. 192 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:46,999 Whoa, not good. Not good. 193 00:04:47,080 --> 00:04:47,999 Stranded for two days now, moving it could tip it over, 194 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,999 Stranded for two days now, moving it could tip it over, 195 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:51,439 Stranded for two days now, moving it could tip it over, 196 00:04:51,520 --> 00:04:51,999 and Aaron and Ron have no way of digging it out. 197 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,999 and Aaron and Ron have no way of digging it out. 198 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:54,559 and Aaron and Ron have no way of digging it out. 199 00:04:54,640 --> 00:04:55,999 Yeah, things aren't looking real good. 200 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:56,879 Yeah, things aren't looking real good. 201 00:04:56,960 --> 00:04:57,999 Top might fall in. We're sort of stuck here with this excavator. Mm. 202 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:59,999 Top might fall in. We're sort of stuck here with this excavator. Mm. 203 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,679 Top might fall in. We're sort of stuck here with this excavator. Mm. 204 00:05:01,760 --> 00:05:01,999 We just gotta pull out for safety reasons. 205 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,999 We just gotta pull out for safety reasons. 206 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:04,239 We just gotta pull out for safety reasons. 207 00:05:06,520 --> 00:05:07,999 For Aaron, it means he can't keep working the part of the claim 208 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,999 For Aaron, it means he can't keep working the part of the claim 209 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:10,199 For Aaron, it means he can't keep working the part of the claim 210 00:05:10,280 --> 00:05:11,999 where his dad first sank a mine, 20 years earlier. 211 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,999 where his dad first sank a mine, 20 years earlier. 212 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:14,079 where his dad first sank a mine, 20 years earlier. 213 00:05:14,160 --> 00:05:15,999 It's another setback in Aaron's fight 214 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:16,999 It's another setback in Aaron's fight 215 00:05:17,080 --> 00:05:17,999 to keep his father Arno's legacy alive, 216 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,999 to keep his father Arno's legacy alive, 217 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:20,039 to keep his father Arno's legacy alive, 218 00:05:20,120 --> 00:05:21,999 and turn Dragonfly into a profitable business. 219 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,999 and turn Dragonfly into a profitable business. 220 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,199 and turn Dragonfly into a profitable business. 221 00:05:25,120 --> 00:05:25,999 My father started digging here in the early days, and it's our family legacy. 222 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,999 My father started digging here in the early days, and it's our family legacy. 223 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:29,199 My father started digging here in the early days, and it's our family legacy. 224 00:05:29,280 --> 00:05:29,999 Been here ever since I can remember. 225 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,399 Been here ever since I can remember. 226 00:05:31,480 --> 00:05:31,999 When Dad passed away, that's what he said to me, keep digging. 227 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,999 When Dad passed away, that's what he said to me, keep digging. 228 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,519 When Dad passed away, that's what he said to me, keep digging. 229 00:05:37,120 --> 00:05:37,999 Halfway through the season, and for all their efforts, 230 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,999 Halfway through the season, and for all their efforts, 231 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:40,519 Halfway through the season, and for all their efforts, 232 00:05:40,600 --> 00:05:41,999 on the 270,000 square metre claim... Come on! 233 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,999 on the 270,000 square metre claim... Come on! 234 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:45,999 on the 270,000 square metre claim... Come on! 235 00:05:46,080 --> 00:05:47,999 ..the Boulder Boys are only $12,000 towards their $100,000 target. 236 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,999 ..the Boulder Boys are only $12,000 towards their $100,000 target. 237 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,999 ..the Boulder Boys are only $12,000 towards their $100,000 target. 238 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:52,119 ..the Boulder Boys are only $12,000 towards their $100,000 target. 239 00:05:52,200 --> 00:05:53,879 The year so far hasn't been too great. 240 00:05:53,960 --> 00:05:53,999 We've made a few thousand, but we haven't done real well. 241 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,999 We've made a few thousand, but we haven't done real well. 242 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,559 We've made a few thousand, but we haven't done real well. 243 00:05:58,640 --> 00:05:59,999 On the other side of the claim, from the crippled excavator 244 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,999 On the other side of the claim, from the crippled excavator 245 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:02,039 On the other side of the claim, from the crippled excavator 246 00:06:02,120 --> 00:06:03,999 at their best opal pit, they recently gambled their last $1,000 247 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,999 at their best opal pit, they recently gambled their last $1,000 248 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:06,519 at their best opal pit, they recently gambled their last $1,000 249 00:06:06,600 --> 00:06:07,999 on draining 3 million litres of flood water... 250 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,399 on draining 3 million litres of flood water... 251 00:06:09,480 --> 00:06:09,999 You beauty! ..in a bid to make it workable again. 252 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,999 You beauty! ..in a bid to make it workable again. 253 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,839 You beauty! ..in a bid to make it workable again. 254 00:06:14,080 --> 00:06:15,999 Let's go and see Lake, uh, Lake Disappointment. 255 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,599 Let's go and see Lake, uh, Lake Disappointment. 256 00:06:19,480 --> 00:06:19,999 Their efforts have failed. 257 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,679 Their efforts have failed. 258 00:06:21,760 --> 00:06:21,999 Still making water run. Bloody hell, it's frustrating, isn't it? 259 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,999 Still making water run. Bloody hell, it's frustrating, isn't it? 260 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,399 Still making water run. Bloody hell, it's frustrating, isn't it? 261 00:06:25,480 --> 00:06:25,999 It's coming through the fault. 262 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:27,479 It's coming through the fault. 263 00:06:27,560 --> 00:06:27,999 Water is seeping into the main pit, 264 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:29,959 Water is seeping into the main pit, 265 00:06:30,040 --> 00:06:31,999 from a flooded claim a few metres away. 266 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:32,839 from a flooded claim a few metres away. 267 00:06:32,920 --> 00:06:33,999 It's just not gonna dry out. It's obvious now. 268 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,999 It's just not gonna dry out. It's obvious now. 269 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,279 It's just not gonna dry out. It's obvious now. 270 00:06:36,360 --> 00:06:37,999 Well, we're not gonna be able to do anything here. 271 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,039 Well, we're not gonna be able to do anything here. 272 00:06:39,120 --> 00:06:39,999 So yeah, this is out. 273 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,039 So yeah, this is out. 274 00:06:41,120 --> 00:06:41,999 Chin up. Chin up, all right. 275 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,719 Chin up. Chin up, all right. 276 00:06:43,800 --> 00:06:43,999 With the main pit waterlogged, 277 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,999 With the main pit waterlogged, 278 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:46,159 With the main pit waterlogged, 279 00:06:46,240 --> 00:06:47,999 and their only excavator stranded, 280 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,559 and their only excavator stranded, 281 00:06:49,640 --> 00:06:49,999 there's no way to keep mining Dragonfly. 282 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:51,999 there's no way to keep mining Dragonfly. 283 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:52,439 there's no way to keep mining Dragonfly. 284 00:06:53,400 --> 00:06:53,999 Well, we gave it a go and we've ran out of tracks, simple. 285 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,999 Well, we gave it a go and we've ran out of tracks, simple. 286 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,999 Well, we gave it a go and we've ran out of tracks, simple. 287 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:58,599 Well, we gave it a go and we've ran out of tracks, simple. 288 00:07:01,480 --> 00:07:01,999 Had enough, mate? Yeah, mate. 289 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,279 Had enough, mate? Yeah, mate. 290 00:07:04,240 --> 00:07:05,999 Ron. Yeah, mate? I've had an idea. 291 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,199 Ron. Yeah, mate? I've had an idea. 292 00:07:07,280 --> 00:07:07,999 Mm, yeah, go on? 293 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,279 Mm, yeah, go on? 294 00:07:09,360 --> 00:07:09,999 Eric's got that 35-tonner sitting there doing nothing. 295 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,999 Eric's got that 35-tonner sitting there doing nothing. 296 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,479 Eric's got that 35-tonner sitting there doing nothing. 297 00:07:12,560 --> 00:07:13,999 We could ask him if we could borrow it to strip the top. 298 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:15,199 We could ask him if we could borrow it to strip the top. 299 00:07:15,280 --> 00:07:15,999 Eric and Chris are good friends of ours, I've known them for years. 300 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,999 Eric and Chris are good friends of ours, I've known them for years. 301 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:18,279 Eric and Chris are good friends of ours, I've known them for years. 302 00:07:18,360 --> 00:07:19,999 Mining a bit further down. We've got nothing to lose, have we? 303 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:21,639 Mining a bit further down. We've got nothing to lose, have we? 304 00:07:21,720 --> 00:07:21,999 We'll work out a percentage and... 305 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,559 We'll work out a percentage and... 306 00:07:23,640 --> 00:07:23,999 Let's go and see him and see what he says. 307 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,719 Let's go and see him and see what he says. 308 00:07:25,800 --> 00:07:25,999 Aaron's plan is to convince neighbouring miner, Eric, 309 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,999 Aaron's plan is to convince neighbouring miner, Eric, 310 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,959 Aaron's plan is to convince neighbouring miner, Eric, 311 00:07:30,040 --> 00:07:31,999 to lend them his equipment so they can rescue the excavator. 312 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,759 to lend them his equipment so they can rescue the excavator. 313 00:07:33,840 --> 00:07:33,999 Well, let's hope Eric's home. 314 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:35,999 Well, let's hope Eric's home. 315 00:07:36,080 --> 00:07:37,999 Fail, and they'll be forced to abandon Dragonfly for the rest of the season. 316 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,999 Fail, and they'll be forced to abandon Dragonfly for the rest of the season. 317 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,599 Fail, and they'll be forced to abandon Dragonfly for the rest of the season. 318 00:07:41,680 --> 00:07:41,999 Eric is our last hope. 319 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,999 Eric is our last hope. 320 00:07:44,080 --> 00:07:45,999 If he says no, then I'll just have to pack up and go to the coast. 321 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,399 If he says no, then I'll just have to pack up and go to the coast. 322 00:08:00,200 --> 00:08:01,999 This is it. Looks like we've got two shafts either side there. 323 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,919 This is it. Looks like we've got two shafts either side there. 324 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,999 Sweet! We've got another mine. 325 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,639 Sweet! We've got another mine. 326 00:08:06,720 --> 00:08:07,999 In the desert plains of White Cliffs, 327 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,359 In the desert plains of White Cliffs, 328 00:08:09,440 --> 00:08:09,999 rookie team The Young Guns have spent their last $2,000 329 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:11,999 rookie team The Young Guns have spent their last $2,000 330 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,439 rookie team The Young Guns have spent their last $2,000 331 00:08:13,520 --> 00:08:13,999 on a 2,500 square metre claim, 332 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,999 on a 2,500 square metre claim, 333 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:16,359 on a 2,500 square metre claim, 334 00:08:16,440 --> 00:08:17,999 complete with its own 100-year-old mine. 335 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,999 complete with its own 100-year-old mine. 336 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:20,439 complete with its own 100-year-old mine. 337 00:08:20,520 --> 00:08:21,999 I'll go down first and have a geez. 338 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:22,239 I'll go down first and have a geez. 339 00:08:22,320 --> 00:08:23,999 'There's always concerns, you know, opening up an old mine.' 340 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,639 'There's always concerns, you know, opening up an old mine.' 341 00:08:25,720 --> 00:08:25,999 Want me to go next? 342 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:26,959 Want me to go next? 343 00:08:27,040 --> 00:08:27,999 'You don't really know what's down there in regards to structural integrity.' 344 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,999 'You don't really know what's down there in regards to structural integrity.' 345 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:30,719 'You don't really know what's down there in regards to structural integrity.' 346 00:08:30,800 --> 00:08:31,999 You all right? Yeah, man. 347 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:32,359 You all right? Yeah, man. 348 00:08:32,440 --> 00:08:33,999 'You don't know what diggings are around you, 349 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:34,479 'You don't know what diggings are around you, 350 00:08:34,560 --> 00:08:35,999 so that can really be a bit of a safety hazard, too. 351 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,959 so that can really be a bit of a safety hazard, too. 352 00:08:40,440 --> 00:08:41,999 What do you guys think? 353 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,119 What do you guys think? 354 00:08:42,200 --> 00:08:43,999 There's a lot of digging to be done. Yeah, it's real tight. 355 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,679 There's a lot of digging to be done. Yeah, it's real tight. 356 00:08:45,760 --> 00:08:45,999 A makeshift camp was also part of the deal. 357 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:47,999 A makeshift camp was also part of the deal. 358 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,719 A makeshift camp was also part of the deal. 359 00:08:49,800 --> 00:08:49,999 Whoa! It's a bit drab, it's a bit beaten down. 360 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:51,999 Whoa! It's a bit drab, it's a bit beaten down. 361 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,999 Whoa! It's a bit drab, it's a bit beaten down. 362 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,479 Whoa! It's a bit drab, it's a bit beaten down. 363 00:08:56,520 --> 00:08:57,999 Oh, you...! 364 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:58,399 Oh, you...! 365 00:08:58,480 --> 00:08:59,999 Do you want a block of cheese for... for breakfast? 366 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,639 Do you want a block of cheese for... for breakfast? 367 00:09:02,720 --> 00:09:03,999 Well, that doesn't work. That's great (!) So no coffee for you. 368 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,999 Well, that doesn't work. That's great (!) So no coffee for you. 369 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,119 Well, that doesn't work. That's great (!) So no coffee for you. 370 00:09:07,840 --> 00:09:07,999 It's the chance for third generation miner, Jaymin Sullivan, 371 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,999 It's the chance for third generation miner, Jaymin Sullivan, 372 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,639 It's the chance for third generation miner, Jaymin Sullivan, 373 00:09:11,720 --> 00:09:11,999 to prove himself to his dad. 374 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,999 to prove himself to his dad. 375 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:14,079 to prove himself to his dad. 376 00:09:14,160 --> 00:09:15,999 He's persuaded mates JC and Noah to quit their jobs on the coast, 377 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,999 He's persuaded mates JC and Noah to quit their jobs on the coast, 378 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,119 He's persuaded mates JC and Noah to quit their jobs on the coast, 379 00:09:19,200 --> 00:09:19,999 and join him, hunting the rarest opal of all, Opal Pineapples. 380 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,999 and join him, hunting the rarest opal of all, Opal Pineapples. 381 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,999 and join him, hunting the rarest opal of all, Opal Pineapples. 382 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,719 and join him, hunting the rarest opal of all, Opal Pineapples. 383 00:09:24,800 --> 00:09:25,999 Opal Pineapples are only found in White Cliffs. 384 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:26,959 Opal Pineapples are only found in White Cliffs. 385 00:09:27,040 --> 00:09:27,999 It's the only place in the world they're found. 386 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,199 It's the only place in the world they're found. 387 00:09:29,280 --> 00:09:29,999 What would that one be valued at? This one would be 60,000 US. 388 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,999 What would that one be valued at? This one would be 60,000 US. 389 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,239 What would that one be valued at? This one would be 60,000 US. 390 00:09:35,360 --> 00:09:35,999 But with half the season gone, 391 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,679 But with half the season gone, 392 00:09:37,760 --> 00:09:37,999 they're far from their $60,000 target. 393 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,999 they're far from their $60,000 target. 394 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:40,799 they're far from their $60,000 target. 395 00:09:40,880 --> 00:09:41,999 We've only got a few months left in the season. 396 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,319 We've only got a few months left in the season. 397 00:09:43,400 --> 00:09:43,999 We need to find something spectacular to keep us going. 398 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,879 We need to find something spectacular to keep us going. 399 00:09:45,960 --> 00:09:45,999 I've spent every bit of savings getting out here. 400 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:47,999 I've spent every bit of savings getting out here. 401 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,479 I've spent every bit of savings getting out here. 402 00:09:48,560 --> 00:09:49,999 We're gonna put in the time and effort to do it. 403 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:50,639 We're gonna put in the time and effort to do it. 404 00:09:50,720 --> 00:09:51,999 We're not going home without any opals. 405 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:52,919 We're not going home without any opals. 406 00:09:53,840 --> 00:09:53,999 All their hopes rest on the old mine they've just bought. 407 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,999 All their hopes rest on the old mine they've just bought. 408 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,639 All their hopes rest on the old mine they've just bought. 409 00:09:58,560 --> 00:09:59,999 I like it. We've got our own, you know, set up. That's awesome. 410 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,999 I like it. We've got our own, you know, set up. That's awesome. 411 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:02,199 I like it. We've got our own, you know, set up. That's awesome. 412 00:10:02,280 --> 00:10:03,999 Five and a half metres deep and 20 metres long, 413 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,759 Five and a half metres deep and 20 metres long, 414 00:10:05,840 --> 00:10:05,999 it has a series of tight tunnels left by miners over the years. 415 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,999 it has a series of tight tunnels left by miners over the years. 416 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,999 it has a series of tight tunnels left by miners over the years. 417 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:10,239 it has a series of tight tunnels left by miners over the years. 418 00:10:10,320 --> 00:10:11,999 All right, so there's a fair bit of backfill. 419 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,279 All right, so there's a fair bit of backfill. 420 00:10:13,360 --> 00:10:13,999 The mine really has some potential. 421 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,079 The mine really has some potential. 422 00:10:15,160 --> 00:10:15,999 We've had a bit of a look around, looks absolutely fantastic. 423 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,999 We've had a bit of a look around, looks absolutely fantastic. 424 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,359 We've had a bit of a look around, looks absolutely fantastic. 425 00:10:18,440 --> 00:10:19,999 Only real problem with it is, it's actually full of backfilled dirt. 426 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,999 Only real problem with it is, it's actually full of backfilled dirt. 427 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:22,679 Only real problem with it is, it's actually full of backfilled dirt. 428 00:10:23,800 --> 00:10:23,999 Every time a new tunnel was dug, 429 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,959 Every time a new tunnel was dug, 430 00:10:26,040 --> 00:10:27,999 the dirt was dumped in the nearest unused shaft... 431 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,119 the dirt was dumped in the nearest unused shaft... 432 00:10:29,200 --> 00:10:29,999 There's a whole lot of backfill. 433 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,639 There's a whole lot of backfill. 434 00:10:30,720 --> 00:10:31,999 ..leaving the Young Guns 40 tonnes of worthless rubble to clear 435 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,999 ..leaving the Young Guns 40 tonnes of worthless rubble to clear 436 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:34,799 ..leaving the Young Guns 40 tonnes of worthless rubble to clear 437 00:10:34,880 --> 00:10:35,999 before they can start their opal hunt. 438 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,319 before they can start their opal hunt. 439 00:10:37,400 --> 00:10:37,999 We're gonna need to get some serious machinery out here. 440 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:39,999 We're gonna need to get some serious machinery out here. 441 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:40,559 We're gonna need to get some serious machinery out here. 442 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:41,999 We can't bucket and shovel it out. 443 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,639 We can't bucket and shovel it out. 444 00:10:42,720 --> 00:10:43,999 We need a loader or Kanga loader or something like that out here. 445 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,999 We need a loader or Kanga loader or something like that out here. 446 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:46,319 We need a loader or Kanga loader or something like that out here. 447 00:10:46,920 --> 00:10:47,999 The Kanga is a powerful compact digger with a 35 horsepower engine, 448 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,999 The Kanga is a powerful compact digger with a 35 horsepower engine, 449 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,999 The Kanga is a powerful compact digger with a 35 horsepower engine, 450 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:52,159 The Kanga is a powerful compact digger with a 35 horsepower engine, 451 00:10:52,240 --> 00:10:53,999 that can lift loads of 360 kilos. 452 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,479 that can lift loads of 360 kilos. 453 00:10:55,560 --> 00:10:55,999 But it will cost $200 a day to hire. 454 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,999 But it will cost $200 a day to hire. 455 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:58,799 But it will cost $200 a day to hire. 456 00:11:00,080 --> 00:11:01,999 All right, boys, I think we need to have a serious think about how we're gonna proceed now. 457 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,999 All right, boys, I think we need to have a serious think about how we're gonna proceed now. 458 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:04,559 All right, boys, I think we need to have a serious think about how we're gonna proceed now. 459 00:11:04,640 --> 00:11:05,999 It is a big decision, but maybe we should just go for it. 460 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,999 It is a big decision, but maybe we should just go for it. 461 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:08,559 It is a big decision, but maybe we should just go for it. 462 00:11:08,640 --> 00:11:09,999 We need machinery. Like, that's just the way it is. 463 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,479 We need machinery. Like, that's just the way it is. 464 00:11:11,560 --> 00:11:11,999 We're not gonna get anywhere right now, 465 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,999 We're not gonna get anywhere right now, 466 00:11:14,080 --> 00:11:15,999 if we try and keep going, you know, buckets and shovels down there. 467 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,479 if we try and keep going, you know, buckets and shovels down there. 468 00:11:17,560 --> 00:11:17,999 Like, that's...that's not gonna work at all. 469 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,679 Like, that's...that's not gonna work at all. 470 00:11:19,760 --> 00:11:19,999 It's gonna be a massive risk, but it may pay off, so... 471 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,999 It's gonna be a massive risk, but it may pay off, so... 472 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,879 It's gonna be a massive risk, but it may pay off, so... 473 00:11:23,960 --> 00:11:23,999 Yeah, I suppose I'm in. Yeah, I'm bloody... I'm definitely in. 474 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,999 Yeah, I suppose I'm in. Yeah, I'm bloody... I'm definitely in. 475 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:26,839 Yeah, I suppose I'm in. Yeah, I'm bloody... I'm definitely in. 476 00:11:26,920 --> 00:11:27,999 Let's do it. Let's do it. Let's make it happen. 477 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,359 Let's do it. Let's do it. Let's make it happen. 478 00:11:29,440 --> 00:11:29,999 Let's get a Kanga, get it out here. 479 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,199 Let's get a Kanga, get it out here. 480 00:11:31,280 --> 00:11:31,999 Yeah, find some proper opal. 481 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,999 Yeah, find some proper opal. 482 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:34,079 Yeah, find some proper opal. 483 00:11:34,160 --> 00:11:35,999 If we spend that money, we come out here and have a dig, 484 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,239 If we spend that money, we come out here and have a dig, 485 00:11:37,320 --> 00:11:37,999 and find no opal at all, we're gonna be in some serious trouble. 486 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:39,999 and find no opal at all, we're gonna be in some serious trouble. 487 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:40,759 and find no opal at all, we're gonna be in some serious trouble. 488 00:11:46,600 --> 00:11:47,999 15 metres underground at their Bondi mine, 489 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,999 15 metres underground at their Bondi mine, 490 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:50,199 15 metres underground at their Bondi mine, 491 00:11:50,280 --> 00:11:51,999 the Bushmen think they are finally closing in 492 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:53,079 the Bushmen think they are finally closing in 493 00:11:53,160 --> 00:11:53,999 on the quality opal they desperately need. 494 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,919 on the quality opal they desperately need. 495 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:57,999 I can hear it yelling out to me, Les. 496 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:58,599 I can hear it yelling out to me, Les. 497 00:11:58,680 --> 00:11:59,999 Well, I can't, because I'm a bit deafer than you are! 498 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,039 Well, I can't, because I'm a bit deafer than you are! 499 00:12:01,120 --> 00:12:01,999 (BOTH LAUGH) It looks good. 500 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,279 (BOTH LAUGH) It looks good. 501 00:12:03,360 --> 00:12:03,999 For much of this season, the ancient gem has eluded them. 502 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:05,999 For much of this season, the ancient gem has eluded them. 503 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,999 For much of this season, the ancient gem has eluded them. 504 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:08,039 For much of this season, the ancient gem has eluded them. 505 00:12:08,120 --> 00:12:09,999 Last time, that little bit of dirt out there was on the surface, 506 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,999 Last time, that little bit of dirt out there was on the surface, 507 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,119 Last time, that little bit of dirt out there was on the surface, 508 00:12:12,200 --> 00:12:13,999 was um, before mankind was even on Earth. 509 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:15,639 was um, before mankind was even on Earth. 510 00:12:15,720 --> 00:12:15,999 Opal forms over millions of years, 511 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,999 Opal forms over millions of years, 512 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,039 Opal forms over millions of years, 513 00:12:19,120 --> 00:12:19,999 when silica-rich water trickles into faults in the rock, 514 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999 when silica-rich water trickles into faults in the rock, 515 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:22,679 when silica-rich water trickles into faults in the rock, 516 00:12:22,760 --> 00:12:23,999 eventually hardening to form the gem. 517 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,839 eventually hardening to form the gem. 518 00:12:39,160 --> 00:12:39,999 All right, that wall's hard. 519 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,279 All right, that wall's hard. 520 00:12:41,360 --> 00:12:41,999 I'm just gonna move forward again, Les. 521 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,679 I'm just gonna move forward again, Les. 522 00:12:43,760 --> 00:12:43,999 Ha ha! What are you doing, dancing? 523 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,919 Ha ha! What are you doing, dancing? 524 00:12:55,040 --> 00:12:55,999 This digger here, 525 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:56,959 This digger here, 526 00:12:57,040 --> 00:12:57,999 it's really, really struggling on this hard ground. 527 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,839 it's really, really struggling on this hard ground. 528 00:12:59,920 --> 00:12:59,999 Hopefully we'll get through the hard ground and it'll soften up a little bit. 529 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,999 Hopefully we'll get through the hard ground and it'll soften up a little bit. 530 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,599 Hopefully we'll get through the hard ground and it'll soften up a little bit. 531 00:13:08,280 --> 00:13:09,999 Is that someone coming down the ladder? Yeah, it is. 532 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,559 Is that someone coming down the ladder? Yeah, it is. 533 00:13:14,040 --> 00:13:15,919 Hey, it's young Nick! 534 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,999 Neighbouring miner, Nick Casement, has worked with the Bushmen before 535 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,879 Neighbouring miner, Nick Casement, has worked with the Bushmen before 536 00:13:19,960 --> 00:13:19,999 and is a trusted mate. 537 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,959 and is a trusted mate. 538 00:13:22,040 --> 00:13:23,999 Hey, Nick. How you going, mate? Pretty good. What you up to? 539 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,399 Hey, Nick. How you going, mate? Pretty good. What you up to? 540 00:13:24,480 --> 00:13:25,999 I come to see how you guys going. Any luck yet? 541 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,199 I come to see how you guys going. Any luck yet? 542 00:13:27,280 --> 00:13:27,999 Not a great deal! Bloody hard, eh? 543 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,359 Not a great deal! Bloody hard, eh? 544 00:13:29,440 --> 00:13:29,999 It is hard, it's bloody hard. 545 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,199 It is hard, it's bloody hard. 546 00:13:31,280 --> 00:13:31,999 I was driving through here the other day with my dad, 547 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:33,679 I was driving through here the other day with my dad, 548 00:13:33,760 --> 00:13:33,999 and I was showing him where your claim is here. 549 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:35,999 and I was showing him where your claim is here. 550 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,079 and I was showing him where your claim is here. 551 00:13:36,160 --> 00:13:37,999 And he said 20 years ago when this first got found, 552 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,079 And he said 20 years ago when this first got found, 553 00:13:39,160 --> 00:13:39,999 an old bloke, he was drilling out here, 554 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,919 an old bloke, he was drilling out here, 555 00:13:41,000 --> 00:13:41,999 and he drilled up some colour just up here, he reckons. 556 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,999 and he drilled up some colour just up here, he reckons. 557 00:13:44,080 --> 00:13:45,999 Three or four holes where he said some good crystal came out of. 558 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:46,879 Three or four holes where he said some good crystal came out of. 559 00:13:46,960 --> 00:13:47,999 What, on this claim? Yeah, on your claim. 560 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,839 What, on this claim? Yeah, on your claim. 561 00:13:48,920 --> 00:13:49,999 Where do you reckon that is? Looks like it's somewhere over there. 562 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,999 Where do you reckon that is? Looks like it's somewhere over there. 563 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,679 Where do you reckon that is? Looks like it's somewhere over there. 564 00:13:53,760 --> 00:13:53,999 That direction? Yep. 565 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,719 That direction? Yep. 566 00:13:55,800 --> 00:13:55,999 So the opposite to where we're going! 567 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,559 So the opposite to where we're going! 568 00:13:57,640 --> 00:13:57,999 (LAUGHS) Opposite to where you're going! 569 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,559 (LAUGHS) Opposite to where you're going! 570 00:13:59,640 --> 00:13:59,999 If Nick's tip-off is right, the Bushmen's best chance of opal 571 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,999 If Nick's tip-off is right, the Bushmen's best chance of opal 572 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999 If Nick's tip-off is right, the Bushmen's best chance of opal 573 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:04,199 If Nick's tip-off is right, the Bushmen's best chance of opal 574 00:14:04,280 --> 00:14:05,999 could be at the other end of this new mine. 575 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,639 could be at the other end of this new mine. 576 00:14:07,720 --> 00:14:07,999 Par for the course, always going in the wrong direction! 577 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,999 Par for the course, always going in the wrong direction! 578 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,679 Par for the course, always going in the wrong direction! 579 00:14:16,880 --> 00:14:17,999 If we can't dig, we might as well not be here, Ron. Yeah. 580 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,679 If we can't dig, we might as well not be here, Ron. Yeah. 581 00:14:20,520 --> 00:14:21,999 On the Dragonfly claim, Aaron and Ron have stranded their excavator, 582 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,999 On the Dragonfly claim, Aaron and Ron have stranded their excavator, 583 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,639 On the Dragonfly claim, Aaron and Ron have stranded their excavator, 584 00:14:25,720 --> 00:14:25,999 forcing them to stop mining. 585 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,839 forcing them to stop mining. 586 00:14:27,920 --> 00:14:27,999 We tried to go as far as we could. 587 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,919 We tried to go as far as we could. 588 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,999 Need to get something to dig out behind it and get the machine out 589 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,399 Need to get something to dig out behind it and get the machine out 590 00:14:33,480 --> 00:14:33,999 and set it up a bit better and get going again. 591 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,999 and set it up a bit better and get going again. 592 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,479 and set it up a bit better and get going again. 593 00:14:36,560 --> 00:14:37,999 Their season is over, unless they can borrow some heavy machinery 594 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,999 Their season is over, unless they can borrow some heavy machinery 595 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:40,959 Their season is over, unless they can borrow some heavy machinery 596 00:14:41,040 --> 00:14:41,999 from neighbouring miner, Eric, to dig their excavator out. 597 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,999 from neighbouring miner, Eric, to dig their excavator out. 598 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,399 from neighbouring miner, Eric, to dig their excavator out. 599 00:14:45,480 --> 00:14:45,999 If he says yes, we can keep mining. 600 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,719 If he says yes, we can keep mining. 601 00:14:47,800 --> 00:14:47,999 If he says no, we'll just pack up and do what we gotta do. 602 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,999 If he says no, we'll just pack up and do what we gotta do. 603 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:50,519 If he says no, we'll just pack up and do what we gotta do. 604 00:14:50,600 --> 00:14:51,999 But there's no harm in asking. 605 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:52,599 But there's no harm in asking. 606 00:14:57,480 --> 00:14:57,999 How are you, Eric? Hey, g'day, Aaron. 607 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,719 How are you, Eric? Hey, g'day, Aaron. 608 00:14:59,800 --> 00:14:59,999 Eric. Ron. 609 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,799 Eric. Ron. 610 00:15:01,880 --> 00:15:01,999 What are yous up to? We're a bit snookered up there where we're digging. 611 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,999 What are yous up to? We're a bit snookered up there where we're digging. 612 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,879 What are yous up to? We're a bit snookered up there where we're digging. 613 00:15:05,960 --> 00:15:05,999 Oh, are you? Oh. 614 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,799 Oh, are you? Oh. 615 00:15:07,880 --> 00:15:07,999 We're wondering if we could do maybe a deal, 616 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,879 We're wondering if we could do maybe a deal, 617 00:15:09,960 --> 00:15:09,999 and use your excavator if you're not busy with it, 618 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:11,999 and use your excavator if you're not busy with it, 619 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,879 and use your excavator if you're not busy with it, 620 00:15:12,960 --> 00:15:13,999 and keep going, cos we're on good trace. 621 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,199 and keep going, cos we're on good trace. 622 00:15:15,280 --> 00:15:15,999 Yeah, yeah, we could arrange that. I'll get all the diesel. 623 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:17,999 Yeah, yeah, we could arrange that. I'll get all the diesel. 624 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,079 Yeah, yeah, we could arrange that. I'll get all the diesel. 625 00:15:19,160 --> 00:15:19,999 Get me one good big shiny one, eh? Yeah, no worries! 626 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,999 Get me one good big shiny one, eh? Yeah, no worries! 627 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:22,439 Get me one good big shiny one, eh? Yeah, no worries! 628 00:15:22,520 --> 00:15:23,999 Come on, then. I'll show you. 629 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:24,959 Come on, then. I'll show you. 630 00:15:25,760 --> 00:15:25,999 Yeah, you show Aaron. This one, at the back. 631 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:27,999 Yeah, you show Aaron. This one, at the back. 632 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:28,039 Yeah, you show Aaron. This one, at the back. 633 00:15:28,120 --> 00:15:29,999 See that lever? Yep, yep, yep. 634 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,839 See that lever? Yep, yep, yep. 635 00:15:30,920 --> 00:15:31,999 OK, then when you wanna start, put that over to the side and wait. 636 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,999 OK, then when you wanna start, put that over to the side and wait. 637 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:34,559 OK, then when you wanna start, put that over to the side and wait. 638 00:15:34,640 --> 00:15:35,999 So... Yeah, yeah, just wait. 639 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,959 So... Yeah, yeah, just wait. 640 00:15:37,040 --> 00:15:37,999 Yep. It hasn't happened yet. 641 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:39,639 Yep. It hasn't happened yet. 642 00:15:40,560 --> 00:15:41,999 I can hear something. 643 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,279 I can hear something. 644 00:15:43,160 --> 00:15:43,999 (AUTOMATIC MESSAGE PLAYS) 645 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,439 (AUTOMATIC MESSAGE PLAYS) 646 00:15:47,200 --> 00:15:47,999 (MESSAGE REPLAYS) Gotta say it twice! 647 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,999 (MESSAGE REPLAYS) Gotta say it twice! 648 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:50,599 (MESSAGE REPLAYS) Gotta say it twice! 649 00:15:50,680 --> 00:15:51,999 (STARTS ENGINE) 650 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,759 (STARTS ENGINE) 651 00:15:53,840 --> 00:15:53,999 There she goes. 652 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,639 There she goes. 653 00:15:57,120 --> 00:15:57,999 Eric, one last thing. I know you've got a front end loader. Yeah, yeah. 654 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,999 Eric, one last thing. I know you've got a front end loader. Yeah, yeah. 655 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,999 Eric, one last thing. I know you've got a front end loader. Yeah, yeah. 656 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:02,159 Eric, one last thing. I know you've got a front end loader. Yeah, yeah. 657 00:16:02,240 --> 00:16:03,999 It would be much more appreciated 658 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,879 It would be much more appreciated 659 00:16:05,960 --> 00:16:05,999 if we could have a loan of that for a little bit. 660 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,999 if we could have a loan of that for a little bit. 661 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:08,359 if we could have a loan of that for a little bit. 662 00:16:08,440 --> 00:16:09,999 Only if you're able to. We can only ask, and we do appreciate it. 663 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,999 Only if you're able to. We can only ask, and we do appreciate it. 664 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,199 Only if you're able to. We can only ask, and we do appreciate it. 665 00:16:12,280 --> 00:16:13,999 As long as you look after it. That's all right, all good. 666 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:15,399 As long as you look after it. That's all right, all good. 667 00:16:15,480 --> 00:16:15,999 And we'll go steady with it. 668 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,399 And we'll go steady with it. 669 00:16:17,480 --> 00:16:17,999 And now, that's two nice ones you gotta give me, eh? No worries! 670 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,999 And now, that's two nice ones you gotta give me, eh? No worries! 671 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,759 And now, that's two nice ones you gotta give me, eh? No worries! 672 00:16:22,720 --> 00:16:23,999 We're on business again. Thankfully, Eric's come to the rescue, 673 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,999 We're on business again. Thankfully, Eric's come to the rescue, 674 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:26,399 We're on business again. Thankfully, Eric's come to the rescue, 675 00:16:26,480 --> 00:16:27,999 and very kindly given us an excavator and a front-end loader. 676 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,999 and very kindly given us an excavator and a front-end loader. 677 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,719 and very kindly given us an excavator and a front-end loader. 678 00:16:31,640 --> 00:16:31,999 Using the borrowed loader and 35-tonne excavator, 679 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,999 Using the borrowed loader and 35-tonne excavator, 680 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:35,359 Using the borrowed loader and 35-tonne excavator, 681 00:16:35,440 --> 00:16:35,999 Aaron and Ron have just two days to dig out their own machine. 682 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,999 Aaron and Ron have just two days to dig out their own machine. 683 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,359 Aaron and Ron have just two days to dig out their own machine. 684 00:16:40,480 --> 00:16:41,999 I've never driven flash gear like this! 685 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,399 I've never driven flash gear like this! 686 00:16:43,560 --> 00:16:43,999 It will take them two hours on rough dirt tracks, 687 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,999 It will take them two hours on rough dirt tracks, 688 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:46,599 It will take them two hours on rough dirt tracks, 689 00:16:46,680 --> 00:16:47,999 just to get the excavator the 5km back to Dragonfly. 690 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,999 just to get the excavator the 5km back to Dragonfly. 691 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,079 just to get the excavator the 5km back to Dragonfly. 692 00:16:51,160 --> 00:16:51,999 He's doing about 3,4K an hour. 693 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:53,999 He's doing about 3,4K an hour. 694 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,359 He's doing about 3,4K an hour. 695 00:16:54,440 --> 00:16:55,999 Maybe 5K an hour. 696 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:56,159 Maybe 5K an hour. 697 00:17:03,200 --> 00:17:03,999 We just have to do the work and give it our best go. 698 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,999 We just have to do the work and give it our best go. 699 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:06,559 We just have to do the work and give it our best go. 700 00:17:06,640 --> 00:17:07,999 That's all we can do. We can't do more than that. 701 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:08,959 That's all we can do. We can't do more than that. 702 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,999 In White Cliffs, the Young Guns have gambled on hiring a Kanga loader 703 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,999 In White Cliffs, the Young Guns have gambled on hiring a Kanga loader 704 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:20,399 In White Cliffs, the Young Guns have gambled on hiring a Kanga loader 705 00:17:20,480 --> 00:17:21,999 to dig out their new mine at a cost of $200 a day. 706 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,999 to dig out their new mine at a cost of $200 a day. 707 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:24,799 to dig out their new mine at a cost of $200 a day. 708 00:17:24,880 --> 00:17:25,999 It's a serious upgrade, but they need it to pay off, 709 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,999 It's a serious upgrade, but they need it to pay off, 710 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:28,639 It's a serious upgrade, but they need it to pay off, 711 00:17:28,720 --> 00:17:29,999 or they'll run into debt. 712 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,759 or they'll run into debt. 713 00:17:30,840 --> 00:17:31,999 It leaves us a bit short in the end, 714 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:32,999 It leaves us a bit short in the end, 715 00:17:33,080 --> 00:17:33,999 but we're gonna go big or just pack up and go home. 716 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,999 but we're gonna go big or just pack up and go home. 717 00:17:36,080 --> 00:17:37,999 (HONKS) 718 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:38,399 (HONKS) 719 00:17:38,480 --> 00:17:39,999 Boys, you're back! Can you see that? That's a beast. 720 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:41,999 Boys, you're back! Can you see that? That's a beast. 721 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,119 Boys, you're back! Can you see that? That's a beast. 722 00:17:42,200 --> 00:17:43,999 That is an absolute beast. Dude, can you believe it? 723 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:44,679 That is an absolute beast. Dude, can you believe it? 724 00:17:44,760 --> 00:17:45,999 We're really gonna move some dirt with this. 725 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:46,759 We're really gonna move some dirt with this. 726 00:17:46,840 --> 00:17:47,999 (ENGINE STARTS) 727 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,999 (ENGINE STARTS) 728 00:17:49,080 --> 00:17:49,999 (LAUGHTER) 729 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,079 (LAUGHTER) 730 00:17:52,960 --> 00:17:53,999 Looks like he's been doing this his whole life, absolute pro! 731 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,999 Looks like he's been doing this his whole life, absolute pro! 732 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,119 Looks like he's been doing this his whole life, absolute pro! 733 00:17:57,200 --> 00:17:57,999 Man, I'm stoked, this is gonna... This is absolutely gonna... 734 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:59,999 Man, I'm stoked, this is gonna... This is absolutely gonna... 735 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,879 Man, I'm stoked, this is gonna... This is absolutely gonna... 736 00:18:00,960 --> 00:18:01,999 Look how cool it is! ..change everything. 737 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:02,679 Look how cool it is! ..change everything. 738 00:18:02,760 --> 00:18:03,999 Their new machine can shift 360 kilos of dirt in a single bucket, 739 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,999 Their new machine can shift 360 kilos of dirt in a single bucket, 740 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,479 Their new machine can shift 360 kilos of dirt in a single bucket, 741 00:18:07,560 --> 00:18:07,999 nearly 100 times more than a hand shovel. 742 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,999 nearly 100 times more than a hand shovel. 743 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:10,399 nearly 100 times more than a hand shovel. 744 00:18:10,480 --> 00:18:11,999 No more picking up buckets, we've got this thing! 745 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,839 No more picking up buckets, we've got this thing! 746 00:18:12,920 --> 00:18:13,999 The next step is to get the one tonne Kanga into their mine. 747 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,999 The next step is to get the one tonne Kanga into their mine. 748 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:16,839 The next step is to get the one tonne Kanga into their mine. 749 00:18:16,920 --> 00:18:17,999 But with no crane to lower it down the shaft, 750 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,559 But with no crane to lower it down the shaft, 751 00:18:19,640 --> 00:18:19,999 the Young Guns need to find another way in. 752 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,999 the Young Guns need to find another way in. 753 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:22,239 the Young Guns need to find another way in. 754 00:18:23,200 --> 00:18:23,999 There's a little bit of a trench running down this way, 755 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,999 There's a little bit of a trench running down this way, 756 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:26,119 There's a little bit of a trench running down this way, 757 00:18:26,200 --> 00:18:27,999 which could potentially be an entry 758 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:28,039 which could potentially be an entry 759 00:18:28,120 --> 00:18:29,999 to one of the mines, you know, behind us here. 760 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,399 to one of the mines, you know, behind us here. 761 00:18:30,480 --> 00:18:31,999 Next to their camp, a trench runs close to the main mine shaft. 762 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,999 Next to their camp, a trench runs close to the main mine shaft. 763 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:34,759 Next to their camp, a trench runs close to the main mine shaft. 764 00:18:34,840 --> 00:18:35,999 It could be the best way to get the Kanga in. 765 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,439 It could be the best way to get the Kanga in. 766 00:18:37,520 --> 00:18:37,999 We can literally take out all this loose dirt 767 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,799 We can literally take out all this loose dirt 768 00:18:39,880 --> 00:18:39,999 without much of a problem, get rid of all this. 769 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,999 without much of a problem, get rid of all this. 770 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,159 without much of a problem, get rid of all this. 771 00:18:42,240 --> 00:18:43,999 You've already got a solid path, a solid lead into it. 772 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,999 You've already got a solid path, a solid lead into it. 773 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:46,599 You've already got a solid path, a solid lead into it. 774 00:18:46,680 --> 00:18:47,999 If you have a look there, you can see where the dirt's eroded straight back down here. 775 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,999 If you have a look there, you can see where the dirt's eroded straight back down here. 776 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:50,559 If you have a look there, you can see where the dirt's eroded straight back down here. 777 00:18:50,640 --> 00:18:51,999 We remove that dirt, then we can go straight underground. It's gonna look good. 778 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,999 We remove that dirt, then we can go straight underground. It's gonna look good. 779 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,559 We remove that dirt, then we can go straight underground. It's gonna look good. 780 00:18:56,440 --> 00:18:57,999 That's a tough bucket, whoo! That's a good bucket. 781 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:59,159 That's a tough bucket, whoo! That's a good bucket. 782 00:19:01,400 --> 00:19:01,999 The decline here is already half dug. 783 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,399 The decline here is already half dug. 784 00:19:03,480 --> 00:19:03,999 We just gotta clear it back out. 785 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:05,119 We just gotta clear it back out. 786 00:19:05,200 --> 00:19:05,999 It's really convenient, it's all falling into place. 787 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,679 It's really convenient, it's all falling into place. 788 00:19:10,040 --> 00:19:11,999 We've got two guys on the jackhammers and Jaymin on the Kanga. 789 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,799 We've got two guys on the jackhammers and Jaymin on the Kanga. 790 00:19:13,880 --> 00:19:13,999 It's carting through the rock, we're churning through it. 791 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:15,999 It's carting through the rock, we're churning through it. 792 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:16,879 It's carting through the rock, we're churning through it. 793 00:19:16,960 --> 00:19:17,999 We have improved our operation big time. 794 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,959 We have improved our operation big time. 795 00:19:19,040 --> 00:19:19,999 But while it's on the surface moving worthless dirt, 796 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,999 But while it's on the surface moving worthless dirt, 797 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,039 But while it's on the surface moving worthless dirt, 798 00:19:23,120 --> 00:19:23,999 the $200-a-day Kanga isn't earning any money. 799 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,999 the $200-a-day Kanga isn't earning any money. 800 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:26,679 the $200-a-day Kanga isn't earning any money. 801 00:19:26,760 --> 00:19:27,999 We need to start, you know, getting the Kanga underground, 802 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:29,519 We need to start, you know, getting the Kanga underground, 803 00:19:29,600 --> 00:19:29,999 moving that dirt out so we can start looking for our opal level. 804 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,999 moving that dirt out so we can start looking for our opal level. 805 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:32,999 moving that dirt out so we can start looking for our opal level. 806 00:19:33,080 --> 00:19:33,999 After six hours digging... 807 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,079 After six hours digging... 808 00:19:35,160 --> 00:19:35,999 What are you yelling about? A hole. All right. 809 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,999 What are you yelling about? A hole. All right. 810 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:38,159 What are you yelling about? A hole. All right. 811 00:19:38,240 --> 00:19:39,999 ..JC and Noah uncover what looks like another possible entrance. 812 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,999 ..JC and Noah uncover what looks like another possible entrance. 813 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,319 ..JC and Noah uncover what looks like another possible entrance. 814 00:19:42,400 --> 00:19:43,999 I reckon we can go all the way up this one. 815 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:44,199 I reckon we can go all the way up this one. 816 00:19:44,280 --> 00:19:45,999 You can see, like, all the way up to the left. 817 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:46,799 You can see, like, all the way up to the left. 818 00:19:46,880 --> 00:19:47,999 It connects with that shaft there. 819 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,559 It connects with that shaft there. 820 00:19:49,640 --> 00:19:49,999 It does. I can see light. 821 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,959 It does. I can see light. 822 00:19:52,040 --> 00:19:53,999 But team leader Jaymin isn't convinced. 823 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,439 But team leader Jaymin isn't convinced. 824 00:19:55,520 --> 00:19:55,999 Ah, yeah, well, let's keep digging. 825 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,599 Ah, yeah, well, let's keep digging. 826 00:19:57,680 --> 00:19:57,999 No time to explore, let's just move the dirt out. Mm. 827 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,999 No time to explore, let's just move the dirt out. Mm. 828 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,399 No time to explore, let's just move the dirt out. Mm. 829 00:20:01,480 --> 00:20:01,999 Yeah. Let's just keep going. 830 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,759 Yeah. Let's just keep going. 831 00:20:04,960 --> 00:20:05,999 I wanna explore. Mm. 832 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,999 I wanna explore. Mm. 833 00:20:09,240 --> 00:20:09,999 I think we should go have a look in, um, that shaft over there, 834 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:11,999 I think we should go have a look in, um, that shaft over there, 835 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,599 I think we should go have a look in, um, that shaft over there, 836 00:20:12,680 --> 00:20:13,999 but Jaymin just... he just reckons we should keep going. 837 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,959 but Jaymin just... he just reckons we should keep going. 838 00:20:16,040 --> 00:20:17,999 I don't know if this is working, all this going down this decline... 839 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,999 I don't know if this is working, all this going down this decline... 840 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:20,559 I don't know if this is working, all this going down this decline... 841 00:20:20,640 --> 00:20:21,999 We can't explore that hole, we've got no time. I think we should. 842 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,919 We can't explore that hole, we've got no time. I think we should. 843 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,999 If we're going to find some opal, like... 844 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:26,319 If we're going to find some opal, like... 845 00:20:26,400 --> 00:20:27,999 We've been digging constantly, me and Noah have, at least. 846 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,239 We've been digging constantly, me and Noah have, at least. 847 00:20:29,320 --> 00:20:29,999 We can't just stop and just set up all our equipment in one area, 848 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,999 We can't just stop and just set up all our equipment in one area, 849 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:32,479 We can't just stop and just set up all our equipment in one area, 850 00:20:32,560 --> 00:20:33,999 then move as soon as you find another interesting hole to look down. 851 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,599 then move as soon as you find another interesting hole to look down. 852 00:20:35,680 --> 00:20:35,999 It's not about that. It's about checking our other options, 853 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,999 It's not about that. It's about checking our other options, 854 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:38,559 It's not about that. It's about checking our other options, 855 00:20:38,640 --> 00:20:39,999 making sure we're doing the, you know, 856 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:40,439 making sure we're doing the, you know, 857 00:20:40,520 --> 00:20:41,999 going down the best possible option at the moment, which I feel like we're not doing. 858 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,999 going down the best possible option at the moment, which I feel like we're not doing. 859 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:44,479 going down the best possible option at the moment, which I feel like we're not doing. 860 00:20:44,560 --> 00:20:45,999 Someone's gotta be making the decisions or we get nothing done. 861 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,519 Someone's gotta be making the decisions or we get nothing done. 862 00:20:47,600 --> 00:20:47,999 Yeah, all right. If you say so. 863 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,399 Yeah, all right. If you say so. 864 00:20:49,480 --> 00:20:49,999 But just... Just... 865 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:50,999 But just... Just... 866 00:20:51,080 --> 00:20:51,999 Keep your ears open for me and Noah a little bit more... 867 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,479 Keep your ears open for me and Noah a little bit more... 868 00:20:53,560 --> 00:20:53,999 I hear what you're saying, but it's the only option. 869 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,919 I hear what you're saying, but it's the only option. 870 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:57,999 We need to keep digging that way and keep pushing through. 871 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:58,639 We need to keep digging that way and keep pushing through. 872 00:20:58,720 --> 00:20:59,999 All right, we'll keep doing that, but...we're still here. 873 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,919 All right, we'll keep doing that, but...we're still here. 874 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,999 We're still, you know, we still kind of have an idea. Let's get to it. 875 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,999 We're still, you know, we still kind of have an idea. Let's get to it. 876 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,399 We're still, you know, we still kind of have an idea. Let's get to it. 877 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:09,999 Jaymin is kinda getting me and Nos to do everything. 878 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:10,359 Jaymin is kinda getting me and Nos to do everything. 879 00:21:10,440 --> 00:21:11,999 We're constantly digging and doing all the hard work, it seems. 880 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,479 We're constantly digging and doing all the hard work, it seems. 881 00:21:13,560 --> 00:21:13,999 He's definitely taking up the leader boss position, 882 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,999 He's definitely taking up the leader boss position, 883 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:16,319 He's definitely taking up the leader boss position, 884 00:21:16,400 --> 00:21:17,999 telling us what to do all the time, not listening to our ideas much. 885 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,919 telling us what to do all the time, not listening to our ideas much. 886 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,999 I don't know, he's got a bit bossy and all that, 887 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:22,039 I don't know, he's got a bit bossy and all that, 888 00:21:22,120 --> 00:21:23,999 but I don't know if it's working at the moment. 889 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,519 but I don't know if it's working at the moment. 890 00:21:33,840 --> 00:21:33,999 Reckon it's down that way? I reckon it's that way, maybe a bit to the right. 891 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,999 Reckon it's down that way? I reckon it's that way, maybe a bit to the right. 892 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,319 Reckon it's down that way? I reckon it's that way, maybe a bit to the right. 893 00:21:37,400 --> 00:21:37,999 All right, well, I guess we'll go up and have a bit of a look, Nick. 894 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,999 All right, well, I guess we'll go up and have a bit of a look, Nick. 895 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:40,519 All right, well, I guess we'll go up and have a bit of a look, Nick. 896 00:21:40,600 --> 00:21:41,999 At their Bondi mine, in desperate need of an opal payday, 897 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,999 At their Bondi mine, in desperate need of an opal payday, 898 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:44,999 At their Bondi mine, in desperate need of an opal payday, 899 00:21:45,080 --> 00:21:45,999 the Bushmen have had a tip from neighbouring miner, Nick and his dad. 900 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:47,999 the Bushmen have had a tip from neighbouring miner, Nick and his dad. 901 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,239 the Bushmen have had a tip from neighbouring miner, Nick and his dad. 902 00:21:50,280 --> 00:21:51,999 His dad's a good miner, and if he tells you something, 903 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,479 His dad's a good miner, and if he tells you something, 904 00:21:53,560 --> 00:21:53,999 then it's good information. 905 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,719 then it's good information. 906 00:21:55,800 --> 00:21:55,999 After finding only $8,000 so far this season, 907 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,999 After finding only $8,000 so far this season, 908 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:59,759 After finding only $8,000 so far this season, 909 00:21:59,840 --> 00:21:59,999 a helping hand is just what they need. 910 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,999 a helping hand is just what they need. 911 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:02,359 a helping hand is just what they need. 912 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:05,999 The opal found here, according to Nick's dad, is Crystal Opal, 913 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,639 The opal found here, according to Nick's dad, is Crystal Opal, 914 00:22:07,720 --> 00:22:07,999 which can fetch up to $25,000 a gram. 915 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,999 which can fetch up to $25,000 a gram. 916 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,799 which can fetch up to $25,000 a gram. 917 00:22:12,800 --> 00:22:13,999 It was extracted from three, nine-inch exploration holes, 918 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,999 It was extracted from three, nine-inch exploration holes, 919 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:16,679 It was extracted from three, nine-inch exploration holes, 920 00:22:16,760 --> 00:22:17,999 near the Bushmen's mine. 921 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,719 near the Bushmen's mine. 922 00:22:18,800 --> 00:22:19,999 Red crystal, multi-coloured. Multi-coloured crystal, eh? 923 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:21,999 Red crystal, multi-coloured. Multi-coloured crystal, eh? 924 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:22,119 Red crystal, multi-coloured. Multi-coloured crystal, eh? 925 00:22:23,800 --> 00:22:23,999 I reckon this is the end of the drive. Here? 926 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,999 I reckon this is the end of the drive. Here? 927 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,159 I reckon this is the end of the drive. Here? 928 00:22:28,080 --> 00:22:29,999 We're not far, so we... We may as well give it a go. 929 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,999 We're not far, so we... We may as well give it a go. 930 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:33,319 We're not far, so we... We may as well give it a go. 931 00:22:33,400 --> 00:22:33,999 We'll start heading towards Nick's, er, 9 inches. Yeah. 932 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,999 We'll start heading towards Nick's, er, 9 inches. Yeah. 933 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,679 We'll start heading towards Nick's, er, 9 inches. Yeah. 934 00:22:37,760 --> 00:22:37,999 That's where the colour was drilled, 935 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:39,879 That's where the colour was drilled, 936 00:22:39,960 --> 00:22:39,999 so that's what we're heading towards. 937 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,999 so that's what we're heading towards. 938 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:42,159 so that's what we're heading towards. 939 00:22:45,000 --> 00:22:45,999 Oh, that sounded right. Yeah, I felt that. There was a crunch there. 940 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,999 Oh, that sounded right. Yeah, I felt that. There was a crunch there. 941 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,319 Oh, that sounded right. Yeah, I felt that. There was a crunch there. 942 00:22:48,400 --> 00:22:49,999 Look, that rock right there in my light, Les? 943 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,119 Look, that rock right there in my light, Les? 944 00:22:51,200 --> 00:22:51,999 Hang on. 945 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,199 Hang on. 946 00:22:53,720 --> 00:22:53,999 There, look at that. Ah! Oh! 947 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,999 There, look at that. Ah! Oh! 948 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:56,959 There, look at that. Ah! Oh! 949 00:23:00,480 --> 00:23:01,999 It's red. It's red on black. 950 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:03,999 It's red. It's red on black. 951 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:04,039 It's red. It's red on black. 952 00:23:04,120 --> 00:23:05,999 As we're working over here towards where Nick's holes are, 953 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,959 As we're working over here towards where Nick's holes are, 954 00:23:08,040 --> 00:23:09,999 digging out the floor, we've hit a big pocket down in the floor, 955 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:11,999 digging out the floor, we've hit a big pocket down in the floor, 956 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,959 digging out the floor, we've hit a big pocket down in the floor, 957 00:23:14,040 --> 00:23:15,999 and we just found a little bit of red on black in the floor. 958 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:17,519 and we just found a little bit of red on black in the floor. 959 00:23:17,600 --> 00:23:17,999 So it's looking like they might be right. 960 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,999 So it's looking like they might be right. 961 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,479 So it's looking like they might be right. 962 00:23:22,840 --> 00:23:23,999 I got the twitch, Les. I got the twitch! 963 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,519 I got the twitch, Les. I got the twitch! 964 00:23:28,960 --> 00:23:29,999 Oh, I haven't got much of a hold on that roof neither, Les. 965 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,919 Oh, I haven't got much of a hold on that roof neither, Les. 966 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,719 Just be a bit careful. 967 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,999 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! 968 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:38,679 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! 969 00:23:38,760 --> 00:23:39,999 No, stop, stop! 970 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:40,719 No, stop, stop! 971 00:23:41,080 --> 00:23:41,999 We've hit one of the nine-inches that Nick sort of told us was gonna be there. 972 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,999 We've hit one of the nine-inches that Nick sort of told us was gonna be there. 973 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,919 We've hit one of the nine-inches that Nick sort of told us was gonna be there. 974 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,999 We've got a definite seam running into the nine-inch. 975 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,159 We've got a definite seam running into the nine-inch. 976 00:23:49,240 --> 00:23:49,999 We're on the right track for a change. 977 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:50,999 We're on the right track for a change. 978 00:23:53,360 --> 00:23:53,999 We've got a good bit here. All right, I'm gonna rip it out, Les. 979 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,999 We've got a good bit here. All right, I'm gonna rip it out, Les. 980 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:56,759 We've got a good bit here. All right, I'm gonna rip it out, Les. 981 00:23:56,840 --> 00:23:57,999 Righto. 982 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:58,279 Righto. 983 00:23:58,360 --> 00:23:59,999 I'm gonna go over you, mate. Just stay down for a second. 984 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,199 I'm gonna go over you, mate. Just stay down for a second. 985 00:24:03,680 --> 00:24:03,999 The ground is completely changing. 986 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:05,999 The ground is completely changing. 987 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:06,319 The ground is completely changing. 988 00:24:06,400 --> 00:24:07,999 It's just getting softer and more organic. 989 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:09,279 It's just getting softer and more organic. 990 00:24:09,360 --> 00:24:09,999 Yeah, we got pots everywhere. 991 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,359 Yeah, we got pots everywhere. 992 00:24:12,560 --> 00:24:13,999 Soft sandstone is the perfect ground for opal, 993 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:15,999 Soft sandstone is the perfect ground for opal, 994 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:16,039 Soft sandstone is the perfect ground for opal, 995 00:24:16,120 --> 00:24:17,999 but makes keeping the digger locked in place a challenge. 996 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,999 but makes keeping the digger locked in place a challenge. 997 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:20,119 but makes keeping the digger locked in place a challenge. 998 00:24:23,240 --> 00:24:23,999 (RUMBLING) 999 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,239 (RUMBLING) 1000 00:24:31,440 --> 00:24:31,999 For the Young Guns, tensions are rising. 1001 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,999 For the Young Guns, tensions are rising. 1002 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:34,559 For the Young Guns, tensions are rising. 1003 00:24:34,640 --> 00:24:35,999 We've all agreed to dig in that direction. 1004 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,559 We've all agreed to dig in that direction. 1005 00:24:36,640 --> 00:24:37,999 You also want to dig in all these other directions, 1006 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:38,879 You also want to dig in all these other directions, 1007 00:24:38,960 --> 00:24:39,999 which isn't viable. We've gotta pick a direction, stick to it, 1008 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,839 which isn't viable. We've gotta pick a direction, stick to it, 1009 00:24:41,920 --> 00:24:41,999 and find our opal down that way. Yeah, all right. 1010 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,999 and find our opal down that way. Yeah, all right. 1011 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:44,239 and find our opal down that way. Yeah, all right. 1012 00:24:45,280 --> 00:24:45,999 It's supposed to be a group of mates going out trying to find a fortune, 1013 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:47,999 It's supposed to be a group of mates going out trying to find a fortune, 1014 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,399 It's supposed to be a group of mates going out trying to find a fortune, 1015 00:24:48,480 --> 00:24:49,999 not a boss, you know, telling his underlings what to do. 1016 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,359 not a boss, you know, telling his underlings what to do. 1017 00:24:51,440 --> 00:24:51,999 So I don't know if it's working the way it should be at the moment. 1018 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:53,999 So I don't know if it's working the way it should be at the moment. 1019 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,399 So I don't know if it's working the way it should be at the moment. 1020 00:24:54,480 --> 00:24:55,999 The rookie crew are under pressure 1021 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,119 The rookie crew are under pressure 1022 00:24:57,200 --> 00:24:57,999 after hiring a $200-a-day mini loader for the next two months. 1023 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,999 after hiring a $200-a-day mini loader for the next two months. 1024 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,599 after hiring a $200-a-day mini loader for the next two months. 1025 00:25:02,600 --> 00:25:03,999 To get it into their mine, 1026 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:04,679 To get it into their mine, 1027 00:25:04,760 --> 00:25:05,999 they're clearing what Jaymin thinks is a collapsed entrance, 1028 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,999 they're clearing what Jaymin thinks is a collapsed entrance, 1029 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:08,359 they're clearing what Jaymin thinks is a collapsed entrance, 1030 00:25:08,440 --> 00:25:09,999 last used decades ago. 1031 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:10,799 last used decades ago. 1032 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:11,999 We're just getting right down to the end where the decline would start going underground. 1033 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,999 We're just getting right down to the end where the decline would start going underground. 1034 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:15,839 We're just getting right down to the end where the decline would start going underground. 1035 00:25:15,920 --> 00:25:15,999 JC and Noah are just having a bit of a jackhammer along the side, 1036 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:17,999 JC and Noah are just having a bit of a jackhammer along the side, 1037 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,799 JC and Noah are just having a bit of a jackhammer along the side, 1038 00:25:18,880 --> 00:25:19,999 to trim it off so I can fit the loader in a bit easier. 1039 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,239 to trim it off so I can fit the loader in a bit easier. 1040 00:25:21,320 --> 00:25:21,999 Once we get to the end of it, it's got a bit of an archway, 1041 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,999 Once we get to the end of it, it's got a bit of an archway, 1042 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,319 Once we get to the end of it, it's got a bit of an archway, 1043 00:25:24,400 --> 00:25:25,959 what we think is a bit of a plug, 1044 00:25:26,040 --> 00:25:27,999 hopefully that's gonna open up into the mine. 1045 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:28,119 hopefully that's gonna open up into the mine. 1046 00:25:31,520 --> 00:25:31,999 It's looking like it is a bit of tough work at the moment there. 1047 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,999 It's looking like it is a bit of tough work at the moment there. 1048 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:34,519 It's looking like it is a bit of tough work at the moment there. 1049 00:25:38,160 --> 00:25:39,999 I can't see anything back there, eh? 1050 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:40,119 I can't see anything back there, eh? 1051 00:25:40,200 --> 00:25:41,999 Just keep taking a bit more off, and we'll see. 1052 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,639 Just keep taking a bit more off, and we'll see. 1053 00:25:47,760 --> 00:25:47,999 That sounds just like a rock wall there. 1054 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,999 That sounds just like a rock wall there. 1055 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:50,199 That sounds just like a rock wall there. 1056 00:25:50,280 --> 00:25:51,999 I don't know if it's... Just ended there? 1057 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:53,519 I don't know if it's... Just ended there? 1058 00:25:53,600 --> 00:25:53,999 ..going deep, but that looks like it. That looks like just rock. 1059 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,999 ..going deep, but that looks like it. That looks like just rock. 1060 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,119 ..going deep, but that looks like it. That looks like just rock. 1061 00:25:57,200 --> 00:25:57,999 Ah, bummer! 1062 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:58,719 Ah, bummer! 1063 00:25:58,800 --> 00:25:59,999 After a hard day's grind, Jaymin has led his team into a dead end. 1064 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,999 After a hard day's grind, Jaymin has led his team into a dead end. 1065 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,599 After a hard day's grind, Jaymin has led his team into a dead end. 1066 00:26:03,680 --> 00:26:03,999 So that's a no-go, then? 1067 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,519 So that's a no-go, then? 1068 00:26:06,560 --> 00:26:07,999 Yeah, that's a bummer, boys. 1069 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:08,359 Yeah, that's a bummer, boys. 1070 00:26:08,440 --> 00:26:09,999 We've gotten to the end of our trench, 1071 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:10,519 We've gotten to the end of our trench, 1072 00:26:10,600 --> 00:26:11,999 slogging it out to get underground there. 1073 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,679 slogging it out to get underground there. 1074 00:26:12,760 --> 00:26:13,999 Jaymin kinda thought it lined up, but apparently it doesn't. 1075 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:15,759 Jaymin kinda thought it lined up, but apparently it doesn't. 1076 00:26:15,840 --> 00:26:15,999 Oh, well. Looks like I got it wrong. Looks like our best bet now 1077 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:17,999 Oh, well. Looks like I got it wrong. Looks like our best bet now 1078 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,999 Oh, well. Looks like I got it wrong. Looks like our best bet now 1079 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:20,119 Oh, well. Looks like I got it wrong. Looks like our best bet now 1080 00:26:20,200 --> 00:26:21,999 is just to find the entrance that JC and Noah found, 1081 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:22,559 is just to find the entrance that JC and Noah found, 1082 00:26:22,640 --> 00:26:23,999 keep going through that way. 1083 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:24,559 keep going through that way. 1084 00:26:24,640 --> 00:26:25,999 Let's go, Mario! OK, Luigi! 1085 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,159 Let's go, Mario! OK, Luigi! 1086 00:26:42,760 --> 00:26:43,999 Dude! What's that? 1087 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,119 Dude! What's that? 1088 00:26:45,200 --> 00:26:45,999 (LAUGHS) 1089 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:46,919 (LAUGHS) 1090 00:26:48,520 --> 00:26:49,999 Hey, hey! What? 1091 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:50,399 Hey, hey! What? 1092 00:26:50,480 --> 00:26:51,999 Look at this! Is that opal? 1093 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:52,519 Look at this! Is that opal? 1094 00:26:52,600 --> 00:26:53,999 It is, that's opal. Holy...! 1095 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:55,479 It is, that's opal. Holy...! 1096 00:26:56,360 --> 00:26:57,999 Dude, that's nice. It's actually nice. 1097 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:58,879 Dude, that's nice. It's actually nice. 1098 00:26:58,960 --> 00:26:59,999 Look at those rainbows. That's so cool. 1099 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,159 Look at those rainbows. That's so cool. 1100 00:27:02,080 --> 00:27:03,999 It's the colour, I don't think you can get colour better than that. 1101 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:04,959 It's the colour, I don't think you can get colour better than that. 1102 00:27:05,040 --> 00:27:05,999 That's a really good sign, mate. This is what we wanna see. 1103 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,479 That's a really good sign, mate. This is what we wanna see. 1104 00:27:09,040 --> 00:27:09,999 For the Young Guns, it's the first sign 1105 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,639 For the Young Guns, it's the first sign 1106 00:27:11,720 --> 00:27:11,999 that going it alone in their new mine could pay off. 1107 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,999 that going it alone in their new mine could pay off. 1108 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,159 that going it alone in their new mine could pay off. 1109 00:27:15,240 --> 00:27:15,999 That's awesome, that's a really good sign for us. 1110 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,719 That's awesome, that's a really good sign for us. 1111 00:27:22,760 --> 00:27:23,999 In outback Queensland, the Boulder Boys are making a 5km trek 1112 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,999 In outback Queensland, the Boulder Boys are making a 5km trek 1113 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,559 In outback Queensland, the Boulder Boys are making a 5km trek 1114 00:27:27,640 --> 00:27:27,999 to rescue their season. 1115 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:29,639 to rescue their season. 1116 00:27:30,720 --> 00:27:31,999 This'll be our last-ditch effort to make it turn around, 1117 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,999 This'll be our last-ditch effort to make it turn around, 1118 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:34,559 This'll be our last-ditch effort to make it turn around, 1119 00:27:34,640 --> 00:27:35,999 and end up with a pay packet. 1120 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,799 and end up with a pay packet. 1121 00:27:37,880 --> 00:27:37,999 At the Dragonfly claim, their excavator is trapped, 1122 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:39,999 At the Dragonfly claim, their excavator is trapped, 1123 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,479 At the Dragonfly claim, their excavator is trapped, 1124 00:27:41,560 --> 00:27:41,999 surrounded by loose earth that could bury it at any moment. 1125 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,999 surrounded by loose earth that could bury it at any moment. 1126 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,399 surrounded by loose earth that could bury it at any moment. 1127 00:27:45,480 --> 00:27:45,999 Need to get rid of the dirt and we'll go again. 1128 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:47,999 Need to get rid of the dirt and we'll go again. 1129 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,359 Need to get rid of the dirt and we'll go again. 1130 00:27:48,440 --> 00:27:49,999 It's got good potential, eh? 1131 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:50,159 It's got good potential, eh? 1132 00:27:59,880 --> 00:27:59,999 A lot safer, Ron, isn't it? 1133 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,719 A lot safer, Ron, isn't it? 1134 00:28:01,800 --> 00:28:01,999 We've done a lot of moving, mate. 1135 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:03,799 We've done a lot of moving, mate. 1136 00:28:03,880 --> 00:28:03,999 Mission rescue. It was. 1137 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,999 Mission rescue. It was. 1138 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,039 Mission rescue. It was. 1139 00:28:06,120 --> 00:28:07,999 I'm gonna clean the place and start digging. All right. 1140 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:09,519 I'm gonna clean the place and start digging. All right. 1141 00:28:09,600 --> 00:28:09,999 Finally, their own excavator can get back to work, 1142 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,999 Finally, their own excavator can get back to work, 1143 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,239 Finally, their own excavator can get back to work, 1144 00:28:13,320 --> 00:28:13,999 digging the spot first mined by Aaron's late father. 1145 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,999 digging the spot first mined by Aaron's late father. 1146 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,039 digging the spot first mined by Aaron's late father. 1147 00:28:17,120 --> 00:28:17,999 If you look at the shaft that Arno dug, Aaron's dad, 1148 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,999 If you look at the shaft that Arno dug, Aaron's dad, 1149 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:20,839 If you look at the shaft that Arno dug, Aaron's dad, 1150 00:28:20,920 --> 00:28:21,999 you can see at the bottom there, 1151 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:22,879 you can see at the bottom there, 1152 00:28:22,960 --> 00:28:23,999 all that sandstone running across on an angle. 1153 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,479 all that sandstone running across on an angle. 1154 00:28:25,560 --> 00:28:25,999 The point where the layers of rock converge is known as a pinch, 1155 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:27,999 The point where the layers of rock converge is known as a pinch, 1156 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:29,999 The point where the layers of rock converge is known as a pinch, 1157 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,479 The point where the layers of rock converge is known as a pinch, 1158 00:28:30,560 --> 00:28:31,999 a spot where water could have pooled millions of years ago, 1159 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:33,999 a spot where water could have pooled millions of years ago, 1160 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:34,359 a spot where water could have pooled millions of years ago, 1161 00:28:34,440 --> 00:28:35,999 and formed opal. 1162 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,159 and formed opal. 1163 00:28:36,240 --> 00:28:37,999 So where it pinches out is where we're finding the opal. 1164 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,039 So where it pinches out is where we're finding the opal. 1165 00:28:39,120 --> 00:28:39,999 As we're coming around, we're just following the pinch. 1166 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,719 As we're coming around, we're just following the pinch. 1167 00:28:43,960 --> 00:28:43,999 Over a decade ago, Aaron's dad hit a jackpot in this mine shaft. 1168 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,999 Over a decade ago, Aaron's dad hit a jackpot in this mine shaft. 1169 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,999 Over a decade ago, Aaron's dad hit a jackpot in this mine shaft. 1170 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,319 Over a decade ago, Aaron's dad hit a jackpot in this mine shaft. 1171 00:28:49,400 --> 00:28:49,999 He found $20,000 rock in that shaft, 1172 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,999 He found $20,000 rock in that shaft, 1173 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:52,319 He found $20,000 rock in that shaft, 1174 00:28:52,400 --> 00:28:53,999 all at the same level as we're digging. 1175 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,319 all at the same level as we're digging. 1176 00:28:54,400 --> 00:28:55,999 So, uh, it's live ground. 1177 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:56,599 So, uh, it's live ground. 1178 00:28:57,920 --> 00:28:57,999 Ron? Yeah, mate? 1179 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:59,399 Ron? Yeah, mate? 1180 00:28:59,480 --> 00:28:59,999 It's only minute, but it's a big of green. 1181 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,759 It's only minute, but it's a big of green. 1182 00:29:01,840 --> 00:29:01,999 Little lines in it, too. Little lines, yep. 1183 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,999 Little lines in it, too. Little lines, yep. 1184 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:04,559 Little lines in it, too. Little lines, yep. 1185 00:29:04,640 --> 00:29:05,999 Starting to come alive. It's a good sign, mate. 1186 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,319 Starting to come alive. It's a good sign, mate. 1187 00:29:07,400 --> 00:29:07,999 Do the corner, because that's where it's been starting to liven here. 1188 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:09,999 Do the corner, because that's where it's been starting to liven here. 1189 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:11,759 Do the corner, because that's where it's been starting to liven here. 1190 00:29:11,840 --> 00:29:11,999 Righto. 1191 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,479 Righto. 1192 00:29:15,840 --> 00:29:15,999 There's some nice rock there. 1193 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,999 There's some nice rock there. 1194 00:29:22,720 --> 00:29:23,999 Oi! That's a nice bloody pancake. 1195 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,999 Oi! That's a nice bloody pancake. 1196 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:26,519 Oi! That's a nice bloody pancake. 1197 00:29:26,600 --> 00:29:27,999 Wow, look at how thick the line is. 1198 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:29,919 Wow, look at how thick the line is. 1199 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,999 Give us a look, yeah. Could be anything in the middle of that. 1200 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,959 Give us a look, yeah. Could be anything in the middle of that. 1201 00:29:34,040 --> 00:29:35,999 All right, put him in the bag, Ron. We'll go through carefully now. 1202 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,319 All right, put him in the bag, Ron. We'll go through carefully now. 1203 00:29:37,400 --> 00:29:37,999 You've got it. Where's your level? Here? There. 1204 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,839 You've got it. Where's your level? Here? There. 1205 00:29:40,920 --> 00:29:41,999 Hey, look at the butterfly. Now, that's a butterfly for the opal. 1206 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,999 Hey, look at the butterfly. Now, that's a butterfly for the opal. 1207 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:44,159 Hey, look at the butterfly. Now, that's a butterfly for the opal. 1208 00:29:45,280 --> 00:29:45,999 Last season, they saw a butterfly before their biggest ever find. 1209 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,999 Last season, they saw a butterfly before their biggest ever find. 1210 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,719 Last season, they saw a butterfly before their biggest ever find. 1211 00:29:49,800 --> 00:29:49,999 I'm gonna break this one and hit it. 1212 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,719 I'm gonna break this one and hit it. 1213 00:29:51,800 --> 00:29:51,999 Whoa, bloody hell! 1214 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:53,799 Whoa, bloody hell! 1215 00:29:53,880 --> 00:29:53,999 Electric blue, very nice. 1216 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,999 Electric blue, very nice. 1217 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:56,599 Electric blue, very nice. 1218 00:29:56,680 --> 00:29:57,999 Ron. Oi! 1219 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,599 Ron. Oi! 1220 00:29:59,680 --> 00:29:59,999 We're on colour, all right! That's nice! 1221 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,999 We're on colour, all right! That's nice! 1222 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:02,999 We're on colour, all right! That's nice! 1223 00:30:03,080 --> 00:30:03,999 Hey, we might be on a nest of 'em. 1224 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,639 Hey, we might be on a nest of 'em. 1225 00:30:05,720 --> 00:30:05,999 Well, there's a little dip here, mate. Go very steady, mate. 1226 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,999 Well, there's a little dip here, mate. Go very steady, mate. 1227 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:08,959 Well, there's a little dip here, mate. Go very steady, mate. 1228 00:30:09,040 --> 00:30:09,999 You're not wrong. 1229 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:10,439 You're not wrong. 1230 00:30:11,840 --> 00:30:11,999 Oh, look at that. 1231 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,759 Oh, look at that. 1232 00:30:14,680 --> 00:30:15,999 Wait. 1233 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:16,239 Wait. 1234 00:30:16,320 --> 00:30:17,999 Ah, yes, look at that. Look in the middle. 1235 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,999 Ah, yes, look at that. Look in the middle. 1236 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:20,399 Ah, yes, look at that. Look in the middle. 1237 00:30:20,480 --> 00:30:21,999 I know, wow. Look at this one. 1238 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,319 I know, wow. Look at this one. 1239 00:30:24,920 --> 00:30:25,999 There's still a few more here, another one there, another one here. 1240 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:27,999 There's still a few more here, another one there, another one here. 1241 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,039 There's still a few more here, another one there, another one here. 1242 00:30:29,960 --> 00:30:29,999 Ron, on here. 1243 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,839 Ron, on here. 1244 00:30:31,920 --> 00:30:31,999 Bloody hell. A little pocket, I would say. 1245 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,999 Bloody hell. A little pocket, I would say. 1246 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:35,319 Bloody hell. A little pocket, I would say. 1247 00:30:35,400 --> 00:30:35,999 Now, that is a pocket! 1248 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,159 Now, that is a pocket! 1249 00:30:37,240 --> 00:30:37,999 (LAUGHS) 1250 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:39,839 (LAUGHS) 1251 00:30:39,920 --> 00:30:39,999 Ah Ron, have a look at this one. 1252 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,919 Ah Ron, have a look at this one. 1253 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,639 Oh! 1254 00:30:44,600 --> 00:30:45,999 Red. Ooh. 1255 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:46,959 Red. Ooh. 1256 00:30:47,040 --> 00:30:47,999 Oi, look, it goes right around. 1257 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,319 Oi, look, it goes right around. 1258 00:30:50,280 --> 00:30:51,999 Wow. 1259 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:52,119 Wow. 1260 00:31:01,480 --> 00:31:01,999 At the Bushmen's new mine... 1261 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,519 At the Bushmen's new mine... 1262 00:31:03,600 --> 00:31:03,999 (SHOUTING) 1263 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,479 (SHOUTING) 1264 00:31:07,600 --> 00:31:07,999 ..Les has survived a close call. 1265 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,999 ..Les has survived a close call. 1266 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:10,519 ..Les has survived a close call. 1267 00:31:10,600 --> 00:31:11,999 All right? Yeah, I'm all right. 1268 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,279 All right? Yeah, I'm all right. 1269 00:31:13,480 --> 00:31:13,999 It just let go. You can see the part where it just let go. 1270 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,999 It just let go. You can see the part where it just let go. 1271 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:16,999 It just let go. You can see the part where it just let go. 1272 00:31:18,240 --> 00:31:19,999 Les could've easily, easily been killed then. 1273 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,679 Les could've easily, easily been killed then. 1274 00:31:21,760 --> 00:31:21,999 The scraping sound of the roof bolts sliding along on hard stone, 1275 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:23,999 The scraping sound of the roof bolts sliding along on hard stone, 1276 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,999 The scraping sound of the roof bolts sliding along on hard stone, 1277 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:26,719 The scraping sound of the roof bolts sliding along on hard stone, 1278 00:31:26,800 --> 00:31:27,999 the instinct tells you to get back out of it. 1279 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,999 the instinct tells you to get back out of it. 1280 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,159 the instinct tells you to get back out of it. 1281 00:31:30,240 --> 00:31:31,999 They've moved their one-tonne digger into a new section of the mine, 1282 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,999 They've moved their one-tonne digger into a new section of the mine, 1283 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:35,079 They've moved their one-tonne digger into a new section of the mine, 1284 00:31:35,160 --> 00:31:35,999 after a tip-off from a mate. 1285 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,319 after a tip-off from a mate. 1286 00:31:37,400 --> 00:31:37,999 Ground's bloody beautiful, Les. 1287 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,759 Ground's bloody beautiful, Les. 1288 00:31:39,840 --> 00:31:39,999 You could put it on a sandwich and eat it. 1289 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,879 You could put it on a sandwich and eat it. 1290 00:31:41,960 --> 00:31:41,999 And the switch already looks like paying off. 1291 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,999 And the switch already looks like paying off. 1292 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:45,039 And the switch already looks like paying off. 1293 00:31:45,120 --> 00:31:45,999 Beautiful. Yeah. Like black on black or grey on grey? 1294 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:47,999 Beautiful. Yeah. Like black on black or grey on grey? 1295 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,039 Beautiful. Yeah. Like black on black or grey on grey? 1296 00:31:49,120 --> 00:31:49,999 Green on pink. Green on pink, is it? 1297 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:51,119 Green on pink. Green on pink, is it? 1298 00:31:52,520 --> 00:31:53,999 Try over here. 1299 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,399 Try over here. 1300 00:31:54,480 --> 00:31:55,999 Ah, finally you got it right. 1301 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:56,679 Ah, finally you got it right. 1302 00:31:56,760 --> 00:31:57,999 It is. 1303 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:58,639 It is. 1304 00:31:59,920 --> 00:31:59,999 Yeah, it's got a bit of red in it, a bit of green in it. 1305 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,999 Yeah, it's got a bit of red in it, a bit of green in it. 1306 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:02,559 Yeah, it's got a bit of red in it, a bit of green in it. 1307 00:32:02,640 --> 00:32:03,999 That's what it's like with opal, you know? 1308 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:04,759 That's what it's like with opal, you know? 1309 00:32:04,840 --> 00:32:05,999 You can be just digging like this, and you keep saying it's gonna turn, 1310 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,999 You can be just digging like this, and you keep saying it's gonna turn, 1311 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:08,359 You can be just digging like this, and you keep saying it's gonna turn, 1312 00:32:08,440 --> 00:32:09,999 and then for months it never does. 1313 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,159 and then for months it never does. 1314 00:32:11,240 --> 00:32:11,999 Then one day, just bang, 1315 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:13,719 Then one day, just bang, 1316 00:32:13,800 --> 00:32:13,999 you just open up into this big, juicy thick seam of colour. 1317 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,999 you just open up into this big, juicy thick seam of colour. 1318 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:17,719 you just open up into this big, juicy thick seam of colour. 1319 00:32:17,800 --> 00:32:17,999 Nice bit of green and gold in there, Les. 1320 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,999 Nice bit of green and gold in there, Les. 1321 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:20,319 Nice bit of green and gold in there, Les. 1322 00:32:20,400 --> 00:32:21,999 Bit of green, blue and gold. 1323 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:22,479 Bit of green, blue and gold. 1324 00:32:22,560 --> 00:32:23,999 This, um, fault's coming down the side here, Les. 1325 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,199 This, um, fault's coming down the side here, Les. 1326 00:32:25,280 --> 00:32:25,999 Running right through here. Yeah. 1327 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,999 Running right through here. Yeah. 1328 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:28,959 Running right through here. Yeah. 1329 00:32:29,040 --> 00:32:29,999 It's starting to look all right there, Les. Yeah. 1330 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,959 It's starting to look all right there, Les. Yeah. 1331 00:32:32,040 --> 00:32:33,999 There's a bit of... Ooh. 1332 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:34,079 There's a bit of... Ooh. 1333 00:32:35,160 --> 00:32:35,999 Oh, ho! Look at that! Yeah. 1334 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,279 Oh, ho! Look at that! Yeah. 1335 00:32:37,360 --> 00:32:37,999 Hey! Look at that, Les. 1336 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,959 Hey! Look at that, Les. 1337 00:32:40,040 --> 00:32:41,999 This is floor material, running this way, Les, into the floor. 1338 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,999 This is floor material, running this way, Les, into the floor. 1339 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:44,759 This is floor material, running this way, Les, into the floor. 1340 00:32:44,840 --> 00:32:45,999 It's everywhere. Yeah. 1341 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:46,919 It's everywhere. Yeah. 1342 00:32:50,680 --> 00:32:51,999 Oh-ho, look at that. 1343 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:52,719 Oh-ho, look at that. 1344 00:32:52,800 --> 00:32:53,999 That's on black. Look at that. Look at the flash... Oh, yeah. 1345 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,999 That's on black. Look at that. Look at the flash... Oh, yeah. 1346 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:56,519 That's on black. Look at that. Look at the flash... Oh, yeah. 1347 00:32:56,600 --> 00:32:57,999 It's looking really good. That's bright. 1348 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,039 It's looking really good. That's bright. 1349 00:32:59,120 --> 00:32:59,999 Now, that... That's a bit of purple. 1350 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,159 Now, that... That's a bit of purple. 1351 00:33:01,240 --> 00:33:01,999 That'll count as stone. We found it, didn't we? 1352 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:03,999 That'll count as stone. We found it, didn't we? 1353 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:04,399 That'll count as stone. We found it, didn't we? 1354 00:33:04,480 --> 00:33:05,999 Oh-ho, what have we got here? Look at the red there. 1355 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,759 Oh-ho, what have we got here? Look at the red there. 1356 00:33:07,840 --> 00:33:07,999 Yeah, right there. There's a twinkle, Les, there's a twinkle. 1357 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,999 Yeah, right there. There's a twinkle, Les, there's a twinkle. 1358 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,359 Yeah, right there. There's a twinkle, Les, there's a twinkle. 1359 00:33:11,440 --> 00:33:11,999 Bloody hell, the colours in there. 1360 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,399 Bloody hell, the colours in there. 1361 00:33:13,480 --> 00:33:13,999 Well, I reckon my bits are better, Les. Look at that. 1362 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:15,999 Well, I reckon my bits are better, Les. Look at that. 1363 00:33:16,080 --> 00:33:17,999 All right, yeah. Oh! Another bit there, look. 1364 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,359 All right, yeah. Oh! Another bit there, look. 1365 00:33:19,440 --> 00:33:19,999 Jeez, Les, I reckon this Bondi's gonna pay for us this season, mate. 1366 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,999 Jeez, Les, I reckon this Bondi's gonna pay for us this season, mate. 1367 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,439 Jeez, Les, I reckon this Bondi's gonna pay for us this season, mate. 1368 00:33:23,520 --> 00:33:23,999 We haven't done much yet. We haven't done much. 1369 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,999 We haven't done much yet. We haven't done much. 1370 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:26,519 We haven't done much yet. We haven't done much. 1371 00:33:26,600 --> 00:33:27,999 I reckon we'll get some bloody good money out of this. 1372 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:29,239 I reckon we'll get some bloody good money out of this. 1373 00:33:29,320 --> 00:33:29,999 I told you I'd find it. We've got a few bob for today, anyway. 1374 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,999 I told you I'd find it. We've got a few bob for today, anyway. 1375 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:32,959 I told you I'd find it. We've got a few bob for today, anyway. 1376 00:33:40,040 --> 00:33:41,679 (JAR RATTLES) 1377 00:33:41,760 --> 00:33:41,999 (CHUCKLES) Got a bit of colour, darl. 1378 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,999 (CHUCKLES) Got a bit of colour, darl. 1379 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:44,559 (CHUCKLES) Got a bit of colour, darl. 1380 00:33:44,640 --> 00:33:45,999 Oh, good. Let's take a look. Finally got a little bit. 1381 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,159 Oh, good. Let's take a look. Finally got a little bit. 1382 00:33:47,240 --> 00:33:47,999 She stands by me, so it's that good feeling 1383 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,999 She stands by me, so it's that good feeling 1384 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:50,559 She stands by me, so it's that good feeling 1385 00:33:50,640 --> 00:33:51,999 of also being able to walk in and tip that out on the table, 1386 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,999 of also being able to walk in and tip that out on the table, 1387 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,079 of also being able to walk in and tip that out on the table, 1388 00:33:55,160 --> 00:33:55,999 and say, you know, we got some money now, you know. 1389 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,839 and say, you know, we got some money now, you know. 1390 00:33:57,920 --> 00:33:57,999 Yeah, look at that. Very pretty. 1391 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:59,839 Yeah, look at that. Very pretty. 1392 00:33:59,920 --> 00:33:59,999 That is all right, isn't it? Yeah. 1393 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,799 That is all right, isn't it? Yeah. 1394 00:34:01,880 --> 00:34:01,999 That's a colour. Les? Oh, yeah. 1395 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,999 That's a colour. Les? Oh, yeah. 1396 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:04,799 That's a colour. Les? Oh, yeah. 1397 00:34:04,880 --> 00:34:05,999 Things are looking up. Bondi might be the one. 1398 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,359 Things are looking up. Bondi might be the one. 1399 00:34:07,440 --> 00:34:07,999 We need this so bad. It's a good sign so far. 1400 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,839 We need this so bad. It's a good sign so far. 1401 00:34:09,920 --> 00:34:09,999 Yeah. Can you see the twinkle in the top there? Oh, yeah. 1402 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,999 Yeah. Can you see the twinkle in the top there? Oh, yeah. 1403 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,159 Yeah. Can you see the twinkle in the top there? Oh, yeah. 1404 00:34:13,240 --> 00:34:13,999 That's... There's black down the... ..nice piece of stone. 1405 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:15,999 That's... There's black down the... ..nice piece of stone. 1406 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:16,199 That's... There's black down the... ..nice piece of stone. 1407 00:34:16,280 --> 00:34:17,999 Yeah, very nice. 1408 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:18,039 Yeah, very nice. 1409 00:34:18,120 --> 00:34:19,999 Their opal is Crystal Opal, 1410 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:20,519 Their opal is Crystal Opal, 1411 00:34:20,600 --> 00:34:21,999 green/blue, with some more valuable yellows. 1412 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,759 green/blue, with some more valuable yellows. 1413 00:34:23,840 --> 00:34:23,999 It's in the rough, and they have 15 grams. 1414 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,999 It's in the rough, and they have 15 grams. 1415 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,039 It's in the rough, and they have 15 grams. 1416 00:34:28,280 --> 00:34:29,999 Well, I reckon we ought to put a price on this, Les. Yes. 1417 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,879 Well, I reckon we ought to put a price on this, Les. Yes. 1418 00:34:31,960 --> 00:34:31,999 What do you reckon? 1419 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,679 What do you reckon? 1420 00:34:34,800 --> 00:34:35,999 Yeah, I reckon it'll be about three grand. 1421 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,759 Yeah, I reckon it'll be about three grand. 1422 00:34:36,840 --> 00:34:37,999 There's some nice stones in there. 1423 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:38,599 There's some nice stones in there. 1424 00:34:38,680 --> 00:34:39,999 Good find. Yeah, Bondi's going... Yeah, good find. 1425 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,999 Good find. Yeah, Bondi's going... Yeah, good find. 1426 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,439 Good find. Yeah, Bondi's going... Yeah, good find. 1427 00:34:42,520 --> 00:34:43,999 It's the payday the Bushmen needed. 1428 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,479 It's the payday the Bushmen needed. 1429 00:34:45,560 --> 00:34:45,999 Their last-chance mine, Bondi, might just turn their season around. 1430 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,999 Their last-chance mine, Bondi, might just turn their season around. 1431 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,999 Their last-chance mine, Bondi, might just turn their season around. 1432 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:50,439 Their last-chance mine, Bondi, might just turn their season around. 1433 00:34:50,520 --> 00:34:51,999 This is just the start, Les. Just the start, mate. 1434 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,639 This is just the start, Les. Just the start, mate. 1435 00:34:53,720 --> 00:34:53,999 I got that bloody feeling again, mate, I got that feeling! 1436 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,999 I got that bloody feeling again, mate, I got that feeling! 1437 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,319 I got that bloody feeling again, mate, I got that feeling! 1438 00:34:57,400 --> 00:34:57,999 As long as it keeps on coming in. It'll keep on coming, don't you worry. 1439 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,999 As long as it keeps on coming in. It'll keep on coming, don't you worry. 1440 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,719 As long as it keeps on coming in. It'll keep on coming, don't you worry. 1441 00:35:11,280 --> 00:35:11,999 The Young Guns have made a lucky find at their new mine. 1442 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,999 The Young Guns have made a lucky find at their new mine. 1443 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,439 The Young Guns have made a lucky find at their new mine. 1444 00:35:15,520 --> 00:35:15,999 We got opal in here! Dude, that's like high...high-end colour. 1445 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:17,999 We got opal in here! Dude, that's like high...high-end colour. 1446 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,119 We got opal in here! Dude, that's like high...high-end colour. 1447 00:35:19,200 --> 00:35:19,999 But it's impossible to trace which part of their mine it came from. 1448 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,999 But it's impossible to trace which part of their mine it came from. 1449 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,999 But it's impossible to trace which part of their mine it came from. 1450 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,279 But it's impossible to trace which part of their mine it came from. 1451 00:35:25,640 --> 00:35:25,999 If we just see it in there, like, we have no clue 1452 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:27,999 If we just see it in there, like, we have no clue 1453 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,119 If we just see it in there, like, we have no clue 1454 00:35:28,200 --> 00:35:29,999 as to where it's actually gonna be forming, which is what we need to find out. 1455 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,999 as to where it's actually gonna be forming, which is what we need to find out. 1456 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:32,479 as to where it's actually gonna be forming, which is what we need to find out. 1457 00:35:32,640 --> 00:35:33,999 The pressure's on to get their $200-a-day digger into the mine 1458 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,999 The pressure's on to get their $200-a-day digger into the mine 1459 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,519 The pressure's on to get their $200-a-day digger into the mine 1460 00:35:37,600 --> 00:35:37,999 and speed up the search for more opal. 1461 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,999 and speed up the search for more opal. 1462 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:40,519 and speed up the search for more opal. 1463 00:35:41,080 --> 00:35:41,999 Ah, we've only got a little bit more. We're doing really well. 1464 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999 Ah, we've only got a little bit more. We're doing really well. 1465 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,959 Ah, we've only got a little bit more. We're doing really well. 1466 00:35:46,040 --> 00:35:47,999 We're almost at a walkthrough. 1467 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,119 We're almost at a walkthrough. 1468 00:35:48,200 --> 00:35:49,999 Once it can get inside the mine, 1469 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:50,399 Once it can get inside the mine, 1470 00:35:50,480 --> 00:35:51,999 the Kanga will clear 360 kilos of mined rock at a time, 1471 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:53,999 the Kanga will clear 360 kilos of mined rock at a time, 1472 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,159 the Kanga will clear 360 kilos of mined rock at a time, 1473 00:35:55,240 --> 00:35:55,999 80 times faster than bucketing it out using the mine shaft. 1474 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,999 80 times faster than bucketing it out using the mine shaft. 1475 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,399 80 times faster than bucketing it out using the mine shaft. 1476 00:35:59,480 --> 00:35:59,999 It looks like JC was right. Their hunch paid off. 1477 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,999 It looks like JC was right. Their hunch paid off. 1478 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:02,039 It looks like JC was right. Their hunch paid off. 1479 00:36:02,120 --> 00:36:03,999 I was wrong. Doesn't really matter though, now. 1480 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:04,439 I was wrong. Doesn't really matter though, now. 1481 00:36:04,520 --> 00:36:05,999 We're in there, we're in there. 1482 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,039 We're in there, we're in there. 1483 00:36:06,120 --> 00:36:07,999 It's looking pretty good. We can walk straight in! 1484 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:08,799 It's looking pretty good. We can walk straight in! 1485 00:36:08,880 --> 00:36:09,999 Yeah. It's bloody unreal! 1486 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:10,479 Yeah. It's bloody unreal! 1487 00:36:10,560 --> 00:36:11,999 After three days of hard slog and heated disputes, 1488 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,999 After three days of hard slog and heated disputes, 1489 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:14,799 After three days of hard slog and heated disputes, 1490 00:36:14,880 --> 00:36:15,999 the Young Guns have broken through. 1491 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:16,719 the Young Guns have broken through. 1492 00:36:16,800 --> 00:36:17,999 It's unreal. We can walk into the mine! We've got our way in. 1493 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,999 It's unreal. We can walk into the mine! We've got our way in. 1494 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:21,359 It's unreal. We can walk into the mine! We've got our way in. 1495 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:23,999 And this is where we're gonna start digging. Let's do it. 1496 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,879 And this is where we're gonna start digging. Let's do it. 1497 00:36:24,960 --> 00:36:25,999 Well done, boys. 1498 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:26,599 Well done, boys. 1499 00:36:27,480 --> 00:36:27,999 The boys have put in some hard work, so that's been great to see. 1500 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:29,999 The boys have put in some hard work, so that's been great to see. 1501 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,999 The boys have put in some hard work, so that's been great to see. 1502 00:36:31,080 --> 00:36:31,999 It's not an easy job, it's dusty, it's hard work. 1503 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,999 It's not an easy job, it's dusty, it's hard work. 1504 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:34,159 It's not an easy job, it's dusty, it's hard work. 1505 00:36:34,240 --> 00:36:35,999 It's long days and a lot of hard hours put in. 1506 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,599 It's long days and a lot of hard hours put in. 1507 00:36:36,680 --> 00:36:37,999 To have people like that out here sharing the job is absolutely incredible. 1508 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,999 To have people like that out here sharing the job is absolutely incredible. 1509 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:41,359 To have people like that out here sharing the job is absolutely incredible. 1510 00:36:42,320 --> 00:36:43,559 It's dug. 1511 00:36:43,640 --> 00:36:43,999 Jaymin's keen to show veteran opal miner, Graham, 1512 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:45,999 Jaymin's keen to show veteran opal miner, Graham, 1513 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:46,839 Jaymin's keen to show veteran opal miner, Graham, 1514 00:36:46,920 --> 00:36:47,999 his new mine's promise. 1515 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,719 his new mine's promise. 1516 00:36:48,800 --> 00:36:49,999 I found a few nice little bits, but actually I've got... 1517 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,319 I found a few nice little bits, but actually I've got... 1518 00:36:51,400 --> 00:36:51,999 This bit here I wanted to show you at some point, 1519 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,559 This bit here I wanted to show you at some point, 1520 00:36:53,640 --> 00:36:53,999 but, have a look at that. Oh, wow, Jay! 1521 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,999 but, have a look at that. Oh, wow, Jay! 1522 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,439 but, have a look at that. Oh, wow, Jay! 1523 00:36:57,520 --> 00:36:57,999 That is really nice, that is. 1524 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,519 That is really nice, that is. 1525 00:36:59,600 --> 00:36:59,999 Definitely some good colour? Absolutely. 1526 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,999 Definitely some good colour? Absolutely. 1527 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:02,119 Definitely some good colour? Absolutely. 1528 00:37:02,200 --> 00:37:03,999 I mean, that is really impressive. That is really jammy, mate. 1529 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,999 I mean, that is really impressive. That is really jammy, mate. 1530 00:37:06,080 --> 00:37:07,999 What do you think something like that would be worth? Couple of hundred, or... 1531 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,839 What do you think something like that would be worth? Couple of hundred, or... 1532 00:37:09,920 --> 00:37:09,999 like a hundred bucks, maybe? 1533 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,599 like a hundred bucks, maybe? 1534 00:37:11,680 --> 00:37:11,999 Mate, looking at this specimen, this could be worth... 1535 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,999 Mate, looking at this specimen, this could be worth... 1536 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,719 Mate, looking at this specimen, this could be worth... 1537 00:37:16,800 --> 00:37:17,999 ..650. Yeah, right? 1538 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,679 ..650. Yeah, right? 1539 00:37:18,760 --> 00:37:19,999 Absolutely, mate! Yeah, look, I mean, you don't get pieces like this, you know, very often. 1540 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,999 Absolutely, mate! Yeah, look, I mean, you don't get pieces like this, you know, very often. 1541 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,999 Absolutely, mate! Yeah, look, I mean, you don't get pieces like this, you know, very often. 1542 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,239 Absolutely, mate! Yeah, look, I mean, you don't get pieces like this, you know, very often. 1543 00:37:24,320 --> 00:37:25,999 So... Boys are definitely gonna be happy. 1544 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:26,719 So... Boys are definitely gonna be happy. 1545 00:37:26,880 --> 00:37:27,999 They're gonna be ecstatic. Go home and give them the good news. 1546 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,999 They're gonna be ecstatic. Go home and give them the good news. 1547 00:37:30,080 --> 00:37:31,999 650, yeah? 1548 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:32,079 650, yeah? 1549 00:37:32,160 --> 00:37:33,999 Their opal is Crystal Opal, 1550 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:34,559 Their opal is Crystal Opal, 1551 00:37:34,640 --> 00:37:35,999 with blues and greens and more valuable reds. 1552 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,639 with blues and greens and more valuable reds. 1553 00:37:37,720 --> 00:37:37,999 But it's in the rough, giving it a value of $650, 1554 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,999 But it's in the rough, giving it a value of $650, 1555 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:41,999 But it's in the rough, giving it a value of $650, 1556 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,759 But it's in the rough, giving it a value of $650, 1557 00:37:43,840 --> 00:37:43,999 and bringing their season total to $8,400. 1558 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,999 and bringing their season total to $8,400. 1559 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,719 and bringing their season total to $8,400. 1560 00:37:49,240 --> 00:37:49,999 Blew me away, really. Like, the expectation there 1561 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,759 Blew me away, really. Like, the expectation there 1562 00:37:51,840 --> 00:37:51,999 was maybe 100, maybe 200 dollars, 1563 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:53,639 was maybe 100, maybe 200 dollars, 1564 00:37:53,720 --> 00:37:53,999 just as, you know, a piece. $650, that's, you know, 1565 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,999 just as, you know, a piece. $650, that's, you know, 1566 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:57,239 just as, you know, a piece. $650, that's, you know, 1567 00:37:57,320 --> 00:37:57,999 way more money than I thought, so I'm gonna head back down the street and get the boys a treat. 1568 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,999 way more money than I thought, so I'm gonna head back down the street and get the boys a treat. 1569 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,399 way more money than I thought, so I'm gonna head back down the street and get the boys a treat. 1570 00:38:04,320 --> 00:38:05,999 Boys! 1571 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,319 Boys! 1572 00:38:10,840 --> 00:38:11,999 How's it going? What's this? What's that? 1573 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,239 How's it going? What's this? What's that? 1574 00:38:14,160 --> 00:38:15,999 (LAUGHTER) What the...? 1575 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,159 (LAUGHTER) What the...? 1576 00:38:16,240 --> 00:38:17,999 Are you kidding me? What the hell? 1577 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,439 Are you kidding me? What the hell? 1578 00:38:18,520 --> 00:38:19,999 That is the most beautiful bucket I've ever seen! 1579 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,359 That is the most beautiful bucket I've ever seen! 1580 00:38:21,440 --> 00:38:21,999 There we go. I have some good news, so... 1581 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,999 There we go. I have some good news, so... 1582 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,879 There we go. I have some good news, so... 1583 00:38:24,960 --> 00:38:25,999 What's the good news? That specimen bit that I took to... 1584 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,999 What's the good news? That specimen bit that I took to... 1585 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:28,359 What's the good news? That specimen bit that I took to... 1586 00:38:28,440 --> 00:38:29,999 you found at the backfill there? I showed Doug, ran into him. 1587 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,919 you found at the backfill there? I showed Doug, ran into him. 1588 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,999 He valued it at $650. 1589 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:34,199 He valued it at $650. 1590 00:38:34,280 --> 00:38:35,999 So I figured we might celebrate a little bit. 1591 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,839 So I figured we might celebrate a little bit. 1592 00:38:36,920 --> 00:38:37,999 Not bad for something we just pulled out of some loose dirt. 1593 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,879 Not bad for something we just pulled out of some loose dirt. 1594 00:38:39,960 --> 00:38:39,999 We weren't even looking for opal in that spot. 650 bucks? 1595 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,999 We weren't even looking for opal in that spot. 650 bucks? 1596 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:42,679 We weren't even looking for opal in that spot. 650 bucks? 1597 00:38:42,760 --> 00:38:43,999 Yeah, that's it. Jesus Christ! 1598 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:44,559 Yeah, that's it. Jesus Christ! 1599 00:38:44,640 --> 00:38:45,999 That's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. 1600 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,119 That's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen. 1601 00:38:47,200 --> 00:38:47,999 I can't believe it. 1602 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,039 I can't believe it. 1603 00:38:49,800 --> 00:38:49,999 Dude, this mine's already paid off. 1604 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,799 Dude, this mine's already paid off. 1605 00:38:58,760 --> 00:38:59,999 Ron, we're still on it, mate. 1606 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,799 Ron, we're still on it, mate. 1607 00:39:00,880 --> 00:39:01,999 On the brink of quitting, the Boulder Boys, Aaron and Ron... 1608 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,999 On the brink of quitting, the Boulder Boys, Aaron and Ron... 1609 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:05,519 On the brink of quitting, the Boulder Boys, Aaron and Ron... 1610 00:39:05,600 --> 00:39:05,999 You never get over that, do you? 1611 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,039 You never get over that, do you? 1612 00:39:07,120 --> 00:39:07,999 ..have finally hit an opal seam that could save their season. 1613 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:09,999 ..have finally hit an opal seam that could save their season. 1614 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,639 ..have finally hit an opal seam that could save their season. 1615 00:39:11,720 --> 00:39:11,999 Well, look at that, it's blue. Phwoar. Look at that. 1616 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,999 Well, look at that, it's blue. Phwoar. Look at that. 1617 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:15,999 Well, look at that, it's blue. Phwoar. Look at that. 1618 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:16,359 Well, look at that, it's blue. Phwoar. Look at that. 1619 00:39:16,440 --> 00:39:17,999 Look how that goes into the red. It's got all the colours. 1620 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,559 Look how that goes into the red. It's got all the colours. 1621 00:39:19,640 --> 00:39:19,999 Man, that's unreal. 1622 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,799 Man, that's unreal. 1623 00:39:24,160 --> 00:39:25,999 Hey-hey, look at this one. 1624 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:27,399 Hey-hey, look at this one. 1625 00:39:29,000 --> 00:39:29,999 Ah, that way looks even better. 1626 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,159 Ah, that way looks even better. 1627 00:39:31,240 --> 00:39:31,999 It always looks better when I lick it! 1628 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,199 It always looks better when I lick it! 1629 00:39:33,280 --> 00:39:33,999 (BOTH LAUGH) 1630 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:35,279 (BOTH LAUGH) 1631 00:39:36,840 --> 00:39:37,999 Ooh. Colour again, Ron? 1632 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,759 Ooh. Colour again, Ron? 1633 00:39:39,840 --> 00:39:39,999 Wow. Look, you can see the red from this angle. 1634 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,999 Wow. Look, you can see the red from this angle. 1635 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,639 Wow. Look, you can see the red from this angle. 1636 00:39:42,720 --> 00:39:43,999 Glad we didn't throw the towel in, Ron, eh? 1637 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,119 Glad we didn't throw the towel in, Ron, eh? 1638 00:39:45,200 --> 00:39:45,999 Absolutely we get some surprises when we cut it up. 1639 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,999 Absolutely we get some surprises when we cut it up. 1640 00:39:48,520 --> 00:39:49,999 Very, very nice rock there. 1641 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,439 Very, very nice rock there. 1642 00:39:51,520 --> 00:39:51,999 Oi, have a look at that. 1643 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,999 Oi, have a look at that. 1644 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,119 Oi, have a look at that. 1645 00:39:54,200 --> 00:39:55,999 Wow. Natural break, mate. 1646 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:56,919 Wow. Natural break, mate. 1647 00:39:57,000 --> 00:39:57,999 That's nice. Bloody hell, that's nice! 1648 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:59,719 That's nice. Bloody hell, that's nice! 1649 00:39:59,800 --> 00:39:59,999 Strong pattern. What's it got in here? 1650 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,799 Strong pattern. What's it got in here? 1651 00:40:01,880 --> 00:40:01,999 Hey look, you've already loosened him. 1652 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,999 Hey look, you've already loosened him. 1653 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:04,239 Hey look, you've already loosened him. 1654 00:40:04,320 --> 00:40:05,999 Look at that for a face. 1655 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,799 Look at that for a face. 1656 00:40:06,880 --> 00:40:07,999 Keep him like that, eh? Unreal! 1657 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:08,959 Keep him like that, eh? Unreal! 1658 00:40:09,720 --> 00:40:09,999 Got all the colours, boys. That makes the day, doesn't it? 1659 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,999 Got all the colours, boys. That makes the day, doesn't it? 1660 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,879 Got all the colours, boys. That makes the day, doesn't it? 1661 00:40:12,960 --> 00:40:13,999 That's not even polished and it's looking nice. 1662 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,239 That's not even polished and it's looking nice. 1663 00:40:15,320 --> 00:40:15,999 Well, mate. Another parcel, mate. 1664 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,399 Well, mate. Another parcel, mate. 1665 00:40:18,200 --> 00:40:19,999 Enjoy it, mate. Yeah! We've done well. 1666 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,359 Enjoy it, mate. Yeah! We've done well. 1667 00:40:23,560 --> 00:40:23,999 Well, I'll be happy if it cuts up well and there's your year's wages. 1668 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,999 Well, I'll be happy if it cuts up well and there's your year's wages. 1669 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,559 Well, I'll be happy if it cuts up well and there's your year's wages. 1670 00:40:27,640 --> 00:40:27,999 So far looks good to me. 1671 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,999 So far looks good to me. 1672 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,359 So far looks good to me. 1673 00:40:30,440 --> 00:40:31,999 They've mined 12 kilos of promising ironstone rocks, 1674 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,999 They've mined 12 kilos of promising ironstone rocks, 1675 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:34,839 They've mined 12 kilos of promising ironstone rocks, 1676 00:40:34,920 --> 00:40:35,999 but they won't know the true value 1677 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,599 but they won't know the true value 1678 00:40:36,680 --> 00:40:37,999 until they're cut open with a diamond tip saw. 1679 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,919 until they're cut open with a diamond tip saw. 1680 00:40:40,960 --> 00:40:41,999 At the moment, we've got stones that are just on one edge, 1681 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,999 At the moment, we've got stones that are just on one edge, 1682 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:44,919 At the moment, we've got stones that are just on one edge, 1683 00:40:45,000 --> 00:40:45,999 we've got the colour coming out. 1684 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:46,719 we've got the colour coming out. 1685 00:40:46,800 --> 00:40:47,999 But we don't know what's in the other half, cos we didn't hit it. 1686 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,719 But we don't know what's in the other half, cos we didn't hit it. 1687 00:40:50,560 --> 00:40:51,999 As it is, the haul is already worth around $20,000. 1688 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,999 As it is, the haul is already worth around $20,000. 1689 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:54,999 As it is, the haul is already worth around $20,000. 1690 00:40:55,080 --> 00:40:55,999 But if they find high-quality opal running through the stones, 1691 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,999 But if they find high-quality opal running through the stones, 1692 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,999 But if they find high-quality opal running through the stones, 1693 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,079 But if they find high-quality opal running through the stones, 1694 00:41:00,160 --> 00:41:01,999 it could be much more valuable. 1695 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:02,919 it could be much more valuable. 1696 00:41:05,600 --> 00:41:05,999 Wow! Wow! 1697 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,599 Wow! Wow! 1698 00:41:07,680 --> 00:41:07,999 Look at that. You would never have known that's there. 1699 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,999 Look at that. You would never have known that's there. 1700 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:10,479 Look at that. You would never have known that's there. 1701 00:41:11,960 --> 00:41:11,999 That's running from there to there. 1702 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,999 That's running from there to there. 1703 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,359 That's running from there to there. 1704 00:41:17,400 --> 00:41:17,999 Oi! Eh, that proved it. 1705 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,999 Oi! Eh, that proved it. 1706 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,039 Oi! Eh, that proved it. 1707 00:41:21,120 --> 00:41:21,999 Look, nothing, nothing. Nothing. 1708 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,119 Look, nothing, nothing. Nothing. 1709 00:41:23,200 --> 00:41:23,999 Proved it. Ah, look at that! 1710 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,999 Proved it. Ah, look at that! 1711 00:41:25,080 --> 00:41:25,999 Good quality opal, running right through. 1712 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,839 Good quality opal, running right through. 1713 00:41:27,920 --> 00:41:27,999 You gonna give her a go, Ron? Yeah, I am. 1714 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,999 You gonna give her a go, Ron? Yeah, I am. 1715 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,079 You gonna give her a go, Ron? Yeah, I am. 1716 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,999 Ah, whoo-hoo! 1717 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,119 Ah, whoo-hoo! 1718 00:41:36,200 --> 00:41:37,999 And look how big that stone is once you grind that off. 1719 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:38,879 And look how big that stone is once you grind that off. 1720 00:41:38,960 --> 00:41:39,999 Yeah. Good break. That was a good break, Ron. Yeah. 1721 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:41,999 Yeah. Good break. That was a good break, Ron. Yeah. 1722 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,239 Yeah. Good break. That was a good break, Ron. Yeah. 1723 00:41:44,800 --> 00:41:45,999 Whoa! 1724 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,599 Whoa! 1725 00:41:46,680 --> 00:41:47,999 Look at that! Isn't that incredible? 1726 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,999 Look at that! Isn't that incredible? 1727 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,039 Look at that! Isn't that incredible? 1728 00:41:51,120 --> 00:41:51,999 Oh, that was worth mucking around with... Mucking around. 1729 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,999 Oh, that was worth mucking around with... Mucking around. 1730 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,999 Oh, that was worth mucking around with... Mucking around. 1731 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:56,159 Oh, that was worth mucking around with... Mucking around. 1732 00:41:56,240 --> 00:41:57,999 That's a good surprise. 1733 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:58,079 That's a good surprise. 1734 00:41:58,160 --> 00:41:59,999 If we would have sold it in the rough, 1735 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,079 If we would have sold it in the rough, 1736 00:42:00,160 --> 00:42:01,999 all them surprises would've been a bonus to the boys. 1737 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,359 all them surprises would've been a bonus to the boys. 1738 00:42:06,160 --> 00:42:07,999 Wow. You happy with that, mate? Oh, I am. 1739 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,199 Wow. You happy with that, mate? Oh, I am. 1740 00:42:10,640 --> 00:42:11,999 Their haul is stunning Boulder Opal, 1741 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,799 Their haul is stunning Boulder Opal, 1742 00:42:13,880 --> 00:42:13,999 with bright blues, greens, reds and yellows. 1743 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,999 with bright blues, greens, reds and yellows. 1744 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:17,999 with bright blues, greens, reds and yellows. 1745 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,159 with bright blues, greens, reds and yellows. 1746 00:42:18,240 --> 00:42:19,999 It weighs an estimated 60 grams, making it highly valuable. 1747 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,999 It weighs an estimated 60 grams, making it highly valuable. 1748 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:23,199 It weighs an estimated 60 grams, making it highly valuable. 1749 00:42:24,840 --> 00:42:25,999 Well, it was better than I thought. Yeah. 1750 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,999 Well, it was better than I thought. Yeah. 1751 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:28,359 Well, it was better than I thought. Yeah. 1752 00:42:28,440 --> 00:42:29,999 Why don't you have a gamble and guess at it, Ron? 1753 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,319 Why don't you have a gamble and guess at it, Ron? 1754 00:42:34,960 --> 00:42:35,999 I'd go most probably 80 grand. 1755 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:36,839 I'd go most probably 80 grand. 1756 00:42:36,920 --> 00:42:37,999 That's not a bad week's work. It's all right. 1757 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,999 That's not a bad week's work. It's all right. 1758 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:40,439 That's not a bad week's work. It's all right. 1759 00:42:40,520 --> 00:42:41,999 This incredible find means the Boulder Boys' season total 1760 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,999 This incredible find means the Boulder Boys' season total 1761 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:44,639 This incredible find means the Boulder Boys' season total 1762 00:42:44,720 --> 00:42:45,999 has jumped from 12 to $92,000. 1763 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:47,999 has jumped from 12 to $92,000. 1764 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,199 has jumped from 12 to $92,000. 1765 00:42:49,280 --> 00:42:49,999 For the Boulder Boys, the legendary Dragonfly Claim 1766 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,999 For the Boulder Boys, the legendary Dragonfly Claim 1767 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:52,919 For the Boulder Boys, the legendary Dragonfly Claim 1768 00:42:53,000 --> 00:42:53,999 has lived up to its reputation for rich opal 1769 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,999 has lived up to its reputation for rich opal 1770 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,119 has lived up to its reputation for rich opal 1771 00:42:56,200 --> 00:42:57,999 and turned their fortunes around. 1772 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:58,799 and turned their fortunes around. 1773 00:42:58,880 --> 00:42:59,999 That parcel is, for Aaron, it's a lifesaver. 1774 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,999 That parcel is, for Aaron, it's a lifesaver. 1775 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:02,159 That parcel is, for Aaron, it's a lifesaver. 1776 00:43:02,240 --> 00:43:03,999 Now, time will tell how we go. 1777 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:04,959 Now, time will tell how we go. 1778 00:43:05,040 --> 00:43:05,999 But we've got a very good parcel for him to keep on digging. 1779 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,999 But we've got a very good parcel for him to keep on digging. 1780 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,999 But we've got a very good parcel for him to keep on digging. 1781 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:10,079 But we've got a very good parcel for him to keep on digging. 1782 00:43:11,440 --> 00:43:11,999 Your dad was digging there for 40 years. He'd be proud of what we're doing at the top there. 1783 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,999 Your dad was digging there for 40 years. He'd be proud of what we're doing at the top there. 1784 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:15,519 Your dad was digging there for 40 years. He'd be proud of what we're doing at the top there. 1785 00:43:16,200 --> 00:43:17,959 He said you'd get opal and been right. 1786 00:43:18,040 --> 00:43:19,999 Wherever he's told me to dig, I've found opal. 1787 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:20,119 Wherever he's told me to dig, I've found opal. 1788 00:43:25,280 --> 00:43:25,999 Subtitles by Deluxe 1789 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:27,279 Subtitles by Deluxe 1790 00:43:28,305 --> 00:44:28,557 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.OpenSubtitles.org