"Outback Opal Hunters" Episode #4.1

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 3 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:04,119 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 4 00:00:04,200 --> 00:00:05,999 Jesus. 5 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,119 Jesus. 6 00:00:06,200 --> 00:00:07,999 ..the Bushmen lose their way deep underground... 7 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,519 ..the Bushmen lose their way deep underground... 8 00:00:09,600 --> 00:00:09,999 We just strayed off course a little bit. Just as well we're not at sea. 9 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,999 We just strayed off course a little bit. Just as well we're not at sea. 10 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,599 We just strayed off course a little bit. Just as well we're not at sea. 11 00:00:12,680 --> 00:00:13,999 ..chasing priceless black opal. 12 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:15,239 ..chasing priceless black opal. 13 00:00:15,320 --> 00:00:15,999 (LAUGHING) 14 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,279 (LAUGHING) 15 00:00:17,360 --> 00:00:17,999 Newcomers, the Poms... 16 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,039 Newcomers, the Poms... 17 00:00:19,120 --> 00:00:19,999 Carl, look at that. That's beautiful. 18 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,239 Carl, look at that. That's beautiful. 19 00:00:21,320 --> 00:00:21,999 ..hunt a prized opal... 20 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,319 ..hunt a prized opal... 21 00:00:23,400 --> 00:00:23,999 It's the excitement of finding treasure. 22 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,399 It's the excitement of finding treasure. 23 00:00:25,480 --> 00:00:25,999 ..to kick-start their mining careers. 24 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,479 ..to kick-start their mining careers. 25 00:00:27,560 --> 00:00:27,999 I think I've stuffed it up. Yes! 26 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:29,559 I think I've stuffed it up. Yes! 27 00:00:29,640 --> 00:00:29,999 And after their find of a lifetime... Yes! 28 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,999 And after their find of a lifetime... Yes! 29 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:32,079 And after their find of a lifetime... Yes! 30 00:00:32,160 --> 00:00:33,999 ..the Tunnel Rats... They can't beat that. This is already pegged. 31 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,519 ..the Tunnel Rats... They can't beat that. This is already pegged. 32 00:00:35,600 --> 00:00:35,999 ..must tackle a rival team. 33 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,599 ..must tackle a rival team. 34 00:00:37,680 --> 00:00:37,999 Why is his peg in my claim? 35 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,919 Why is his peg in my claim? 36 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:41,999 Why the...is his peg in my claim? 37 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,479 Why the...is his peg in my claim? 38 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:50,074 39 00:01:04,520 --> 00:01:05,999 1: We're still a long way from reaching our target. 40 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,639 1: We're still a long way from reaching our target. 41 00:01:07,720 --> 00:01:07,999 We've only got two months, and so we pushed out. 42 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:09,999 We've only got two months, and so we pushed out. 43 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:10,079 We've only got two months, and so we pushed out. 44 00:01:10,160 --> 00:01:11,999 So, this our last shot. (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 45 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,999 So, this our last shot. (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 46 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:14,399 So, this our last shot. (INDISTINCT CHATTERING) 47 00:01:14,480 --> 00:01:15,999 Who's that out there? 48 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,919 Who's that out there? 49 00:01:19,480 --> 00:01:19,999 On the opal fields of South Australia, 50 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,999 On the opal fields of South Australia, 51 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:22,479 On the opal fields of South Australia, 52 00:01:22,560 --> 00:01:23,999 there's trouble brewing for family team, 53 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:24,559 there's trouble brewing for family team, 54 00:01:24,640 --> 00:01:25,999 the Tunnel Rats. 55 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:26,639 the Tunnel Rats. 56 00:01:26,720 --> 00:01:27,999 We've got someone walking on our claim, looking around. 57 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,879 We've got someone walking on our claim, looking around. 58 00:01:29,960 --> 00:01:29,999 Possibly, wanting to peg some dirt which is close to us. 59 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,999 Possibly, wanting to peg some dirt which is close to us. 60 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:33,999 Possibly, wanting to peg some dirt which is close to us. 61 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:34,599 Possibly, wanting to peg some dirt which is close to us. 62 00:01:34,680 --> 00:01:35,999 I don't really wanna talk to them, to be honest, 63 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,159 I don't really wanna talk to them, to be honest, 64 00:01:37,240 --> 00:01:37,999 cos there's only gonna be chaos. 65 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,239 cos there's only gonna be chaos. 66 00:01:39,320 --> 00:01:39,999 Oh, look at that. I've never seen an opal like this in my life. 67 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,999 Oh, look at that. I've never seen an opal like this in my life. 68 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,599 Oh, look at that. I've never seen an opal like this in my life. 69 00:01:43,680 --> 00:01:43,999 After 22 years struggling to make ends meet, 70 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,999 After 22 years struggling to make ends meet, 71 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:46,039 After 22 years struggling to make ends meet, 72 00:01:46,120 --> 00:01:47,999 they have just hit the best opal of their lives 73 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,279 they have just hit the best opal of their lives 74 00:01:49,360 --> 00:01:49,999 worth over $100,000. 75 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:51,879 worth over $100,000. 76 00:01:51,960 --> 00:01:51,999 Yes. Yes! 77 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,239 Yes. Yes! 78 00:01:53,320 --> 00:01:53,999 LEESE: That was an amazing experience. 79 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,119 LEESE: That was an amazing experience. 80 00:01:55,200 --> 00:01:55,999 It's like a once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing. 81 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,279 It's like a once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing. 82 00:01:57,360 --> 00:01:57,999 You just don't expect that'll ever happen to you. 83 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,839 You just don't expect that'll ever happen to you. 84 00:01:59,920 --> 00:01:59,999 And there could be much more. 85 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,919 And there could be much more. 86 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,999 RODNEY: I just feel like life's just changed. 87 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:04,159 RODNEY: I just feel like life's just changed. 88 00:02:04,240 --> 00:02:05,999 It just made things a lot easier for us. 89 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,959 It just made things a lot easier for us. 90 00:02:07,040 --> 00:02:07,999 But their whole way of life is now under threat, 91 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,839 But their whole way of life is now under threat, 92 00:02:09,920 --> 00:02:09,999 and time is fast running out for this opal mining family. 93 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,999 and time is fast running out for this opal mining family. 94 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,999 and time is fast running out for this opal mining family. 95 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:14,039 and time is fast running out for this opal mining family. 96 00:02:14,120 --> 00:02:15,999 We're gonna be getting shoved out of Mintabie. 97 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:16,479 We're gonna be getting shoved out of Mintabie. 98 00:02:16,560 --> 00:02:17,999 I can't afford to shift. I can't get out of here. 99 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,999 I can't afford to shift. I can't get out of here. 100 00:02:20,080 --> 00:02:21,999 In just two months' time, all the mines in the town of Mintabie 101 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,999 In just two months' time, all the mines in the town of Mintabie 102 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,239 In just two months' time, all the mines in the town of Mintabie 103 00:02:24,320 --> 00:02:25,999 are to be closed and the area returned to its indigenous owners. 104 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,999 are to be closed and the area returned to its indigenous owners. 105 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:28,839 are to be closed and the area returned to its indigenous owners. 106 00:02:28,920 --> 00:02:29,999 The Tunnel Rats will lose both their mines, 107 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,759 The Tunnel Rats will lose both their mines, 108 00:02:31,840 --> 00:02:31,999 and their mining camp home. 109 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,999 and their mining camp home. 110 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:34,679 and their mining camp home. 111 00:02:34,760 --> 00:02:35,999 I've invested over $500,000. We've all gotta get out of here. 112 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,999 I've invested over $500,000. We've all gotta get out of here. 113 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:39,399 I've invested over $500,000. We've all gotta get out of here. 114 00:02:39,480 --> 00:02:39,999 So, if I've got no money to get out. 115 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,679 So, if I've got no money to get out. 116 00:02:41,760 --> 00:02:41,999 Well, I don't know where I'm gonna go, 117 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,759 Well, I don't know where I'm gonna go, 118 00:02:43,840 --> 00:02:43,999 and how I can afford to shift. 119 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,839 and how I can afford to shift. 120 00:02:45,920 --> 00:02:45,999 We've come up with a target of $200,000. 121 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,999 We've come up with a target of $200,000. 122 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,759 We've come up with a target of $200,000. 123 00:02:48,840 --> 00:02:49,999 We just need that money to be able to relocate, and set us up. 124 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,999 We just need that money to be able to relocate, and set us up. 125 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:52,079 We just need that money to be able to relocate, and set us up. 126 00:02:52,160 --> 00:02:53,999 We've got to get it. We have to get it. 127 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:54,159 We've got to get it. We have to get it. 128 00:02:54,240 --> 00:02:55,999 It's a must. There's no ifs, buts or maybes. 129 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:56,679 It's a must. There's no ifs, buts or maybes. 130 00:02:56,760 --> 00:02:57,999 Opal is the only way out. 131 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:58,999 Opal is the only way out. 132 00:02:59,080 --> 00:02:59,999 But news of their big find has spread, 133 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,999 But news of their big find has spread, 134 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:02,079 But news of their big find has spread, 135 00:03:02,160 --> 00:03:03,999 and rivals are closing in, 136 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:04,159 and rivals are closing in, 137 00:03:04,240 --> 00:03:05,999 scouting the ground next to their claim. 138 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:06,759 scouting the ground next to their claim. 139 00:03:06,840 --> 00:03:07,999 We need to go knock them other pegs in. 140 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:08,999 We need to go knock them other pegs in. 141 00:03:09,080 --> 00:03:09,999 I've got some pegs ready, and we're gonna go stick them in. 142 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,999 I've got some pegs ready, and we're gonna go stick them in. 143 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,359 I've got some pegs ready, and we're gonna go stick them in. 144 00:03:12,440 --> 00:03:13,999 Miners are only allowed to own one claim at a time, 145 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,999 Miners are only allowed to own one claim at a time, 146 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:16,159 Miners are only allowed to own one claim at a time, 147 00:03:16,240 --> 00:03:17,999 marked by four corner pegs. 148 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,039 marked by four corner pegs. 149 00:03:19,120 --> 00:03:19,999 Dad Rodney's covers the entrance to their mines 150 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,999 Dad Rodney's covers the entrance to their mines 151 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:22,199 Dad Rodney's covers the entrance to their mines 152 00:03:22,280 --> 00:03:23,999 and Bayden's, the area where they made their recent big find. 153 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,879 and Bayden's, the area where they made their recent big find. 154 00:03:27,440 --> 00:03:27,999 The ground between them could be rich in opal. 155 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:29,999 The ground between them could be rich in opal. 156 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:30,599 The ground between them could be rich in opal. 157 00:03:30,680 --> 00:03:31,999 The danger now is that the rivals might peg it first. 158 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,999 The danger now is that the rivals might peg it first. 159 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:34,679 The danger now is that the rivals might peg it first. 160 00:03:34,760 --> 00:03:35,999 We gotta put Leese's pegs in the ground now. 161 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:36,879 We gotta put Leese's pegs in the ground now. 162 00:03:36,960 --> 00:03:37,999 Yeah, we gotta do it now. Yeah. So... 163 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:38,639 Yeah, we gotta do it now. Yeah. So... 164 00:03:38,720 --> 00:03:39,999 Yeah, we gotta go get 'em. 165 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:40,399 Yeah, we gotta go get 'em. 166 00:03:40,480 --> 00:03:41,999 As long as they haven't done it already. 167 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:42,479 As long as they haven't done it already. 168 00:03:47,120 --> 00:03:47,999 We'll just get going on the other side. Yeah. 169 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,479 We'll just get going on the other side. Yeah. 170 00:03:58,080 --> 00:03:59,999 Is that our peg? No. That's their peg. 171 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:00,079 Is that our peg? No. That's their peg. 172 00:04:00,160 --> 00:04:01,999 The rivals have got their red pegs in first. 173 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:02,999 The rivals have got their red pegs in first. 174 00:04:03,080 --> 00:04:03,999 But it looks like they're inside Bayden's claim. 175 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,999 But it looks like they're inside Bayden's claim. 176 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,119 But it looks like they're inside Bayden's claim. 177 00:04:06,200 --> 00:04:07,999 This is already pegged here. They can't peg that. 178 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:08,959 This is already pegged here. They can't peg that. 179 00:04:09,040 --> 00:04:09,999 When they're pegging, they're just not pegging any ground, 180 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,839 When they're pegging, they're just not pegging any ground, 181 00:04:11,920 --> 00:04:11,999 they're pegging my claim. 182 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,999 they're pegging my claim. 183 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:14,119 they're pegging my claim. 184 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:15,999 See my peg here? Yeah. See, he's pegged there. 185 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:16,559 See my peg here? Yeah. See, he's pegged there. 186 00:04:16,640 --> 00:04:17,999 Yes. He can't do it. Have a look at my...peg. 187 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,999 Yes. He can't do it. Have a look at my...peg. 188 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:20,599 Yes. He can't do it. Have a look at my...peg. 189 00:04:20,680 --> 00:04:21,999 It's here, it comes through there. Why has he got a peg there? 190 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,999 It's here, it comes through there. Why has he got a peg there? 191 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:24,239 It's here, it comes through there. Why has he got a peg there? 192 00:04:24,320 --> 00:04:25,999 Why is his peg in my claim? 193 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:26,719 Why is his peg in my claim? 194 00:04:26,800 --> 00:04:27,999 Why the...is his peg in my claim? 195 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:28,799 Why the...is his peg in my claim? 196 00:04:40,960 --> 00:04:41,999 Hey. It stinks in there. 197 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,799 Hey. It stinks in there. 198 00:04:43,880 --> 00:04:43,999 Ugh, Rod, is that you? Is it? 199 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,999 Ugh, Rod, is that you? Is it? 200 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:46,559 Ugh, Rod, is that you? Is it? 201 00:04:46,640 --> 00:04:47,999 He'd be in serious trouble if that smell was me, Les. 202 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,439 He'd be in serious trouble if that smell was me, Les. 203 00:04:49,520 --> 00:04:49,999 In outback New South Wales, 70km from the nearest town. 204 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:51,999 In outback New South Wales, 70km from the nearest town. 205 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,999 In outback New South Wales, 70km from the nearest town. 206 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:54,079 In outback New South Wales, 70km from the nearest town. 207 00:04:54,160 --> 00:04:55,999 Bushmen, Rod and Les, are on the hunt. 208 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:56,999 Bushmen, Rod and Les, are on the hunt. 209 00:04:59,200 --> 00:04:59,999 I reckon a snake's got in here or something and died. 210 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,999 I reckon a snake's got in here or something and died. 211 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:02,879 I reckon a snake's got in here or something and died. 212 00:05:02,960 --> 00:05:03,999 In the fierce heat, the stench of a dead animal 213 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,719 In the fierce heat, the stench of a dead animal 214 00:05:05,800 --> 00:05:05,999 has saturated the Bushmen's camp, 215 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,999 has saturated the Bushmen's camp, 216 00:05:08,080 --> 00:05:09,999 making living inside unbearable. 217 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:10,639 making living inside unbearable. 218 00:05:11,880 --> 00:05:11,999 Amanda's not really happy about the smell. 219 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,999 Amanda's not really happy about the smell. 220 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:14,399 Amanda's not really happy about the smell. 221 00:05:14,480 --> 00:05:15,999 It's all right, nothing's there. 222 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,839 It's all right, nothing's there. 223 00:05:17,920 --> 00:05:17,999 Ooh, yeah, it's gotten worse in here since this morning. 224 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,999 Ooh, yeah, it's gotten worse in here since this morning. 225 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:21,079 Ooh, yeah, it's gotten worse in here since this morning. 226 00:05:21,160 --> 00:05:21,999 She'd have hit me with a pick handle 227 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,199 She'd have hit me with a pick handle 228 00:05:23,280 --> 00:05:23,999 if I'd gone to work, and left that smell there. 229 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,879 if I'd gone to work, and left that smell there. 230 00:05:25,960 --> 00:05:25,999 Ugh, Roddy, the stink coming out of here. 231 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,999 Ugh, Roddy, the stink coming out of here. 232 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:28,679 Ugh, Roddy, the stink coming out of here. 233 00:05:28,760 --> 00:05:29,999 Jesus. 234 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,319 Jesus. 235 00:05:31,400 --> 00:05:31,999 What this is is, this is our conditioner for summer. 236 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,999 What this is is, this is our conditioner for summer. 237 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:34,519 What this is is, this is our conditioner for summer. 238 00:05:34,600 --> 00:05:35,999 All this side of the claim I've worked, it's all mined out. 239 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,919 All this side of the claim I've worked, it's all mined out. 240 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,999 So the air conditioner sucks the cold air up from underground 241 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,519 So the air conditioner sucks the cold air up from underground 242 00:05:41,600 --> 00:05:41,999 and blows it in here. 243 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,599 and blows it in here. 244 00:05:43,680 --> 00:05:43,999 Something's gotten down one of the old shafts and died, 245 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:45,999 Something's gotten down one of the old shafts and died, 246 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:46,519 Something's gotten down one of the old shafts and died, 247 00:05:46,600 --> 00:05:47,999 and it smells bloody horrible. 248 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,599 and it smells bloody horrible. 249 00:05:48,680 --> 00:05:49,999 So, I'm gonna have to climb down this old mine here, 250 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,959 So, I'm gonna have to climb down this old mine here, 251 00:05:52,040 --> 00:05:53,999 and see what it is. 252 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,079 and see what it is. 253 00:05:55,160 --> 00:05:55,999 Ahh! Jesus Christ! 254 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,319 Ahh! Jesus Christ! 255 00:05:57,400 --> 00:05:57,999 Halfway into the season, the Bushmen are fighting hard 256 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,999 Halfway into the season, the Bushmen are fighting hard 257 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,999 Halfway into the season, the Bushmen are fighting hard 258 00:06:01,080 --> 00:06:01,999 to reach their target. 259 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,239 to reach their target. 260 00:06:03,320 --> 00:06:03,999 Things are grim. You know, we do need to find some money desperately. 261 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,999 Things are grim. You know, we do need to find some money desperately. 262 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,039 Things are grim. You know, we do need to find some money desperately. 263 00:06:07,120 --> 00:06:07,999 I'm worried a bit about Les. 264 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,199 I'm worried a bit about Les. 265 00:06:09,280 --> 00:06:09,999 I know he hasn't had enough diesel to run his genny, 266 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,759 I know he hasn't had enough diesel to run his genny, 267 00:06:11,840 --> 00:06:11,999 so, he's had no electricity for a week or two. 268 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,999 so, he's had no electricity for a week or two. 269 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:15,199 so, he's had no electricity for a week or two. 270 00:06:15,280 --> 00:06:15,999 The hope is that we find enough money. 271 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,719 The hope is that we find enough money. 272 00:06:17,800 --> 00:06:17,999 I need another vehicle, and soon as we get enough money, I'm gonna get one. 273 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,999 I need another vehicle, and soon as we get enough money, I'm gonna get one. 274 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,359 I need another vehicle, and soon as we get enough money, I'm gonna get one. 275 00:06:21,440 --> 00:06:21,999 I hope to find enough colour to be able to go 276 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,999 I hope to find enough colour to be able to go 277 00:06:24,080 --> 00:06:25,999 and visit our kids and our grandkids. 278 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:26,399 and visit our kids and our grandkids. 279 00:06:26,480 --> 00:06:27,999 Rod and Les are hunting the most prized of all opals - black opal. 280 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:29,999 Rod and Les are hunting the most prized of all opals - black opal. 281 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,999 Rod and Les are hunting the most prized of all opals - black opal. 282 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:32,239 Rod and Les are hunting the most prized of all opals - black opal. 283 00:06:32,320 --> 00:06:33,999 The best stones can sell for $43,000 per gram, 284 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,999 The best stones can sell for $43,000 per gram, 285 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,199 The best stones can sell for $43,000 per gram, 286 00:06:36,280 --> 00:06:37,999 500 times as much as gold. 287 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,479 500 times as much as gold. 288 00:06:39,560 --> 00:06:39,999 If we don't find it, well, we gotta tighten the belt a bit more. 289 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,999 If we don't find it, well, we gotta tighten the belt a bit more. 290 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,079 If we don't find it, well, we gotta tighten the belt a bit more. 291 00:06:44,160 --> 00:06:45,999 But until the source of the smell at camp is found and removed, 292 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,679 But until the source of the smell at camp is found and removed, 293 00:06:47,760 --> 00:06:47,999 Rod and Les won't be mining anything. 294 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,999 Rod and Les won't be mining anything. 295 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:51,439 Rod and Les won't be mining anything. 296 00:06:51,520 --> 00:06:51,999 ROD: I'm not really happy about going underground here 297 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,999 ROD: I'm not really happy about going underground here 298 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,279 ROD: I'm not really happy about going underground here 299 00:06:54,360 --> 00:06:55,999 because this is really dangerous ground, this little field. 300 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,999 because this is really dangerous ground, this little field. 301 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:58,039 because this is really dangerous ground, this little field. 302 00:06:58,120 --> 00:06:59,999 I haven't been down there for years. 303 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:00,399 I haven't been down there for years. 304 00:07:00,480 --> 00:07:01,999 So, I don't know what it's gonna be like. 305 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:02,719 So, I don't know what it's gonna be like. 306 00:07:02,800 --> 00:07:03,999 But I know it's not gonna be good. 307 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,639 But I know it's not gonna be good. 308 00:07:05,720 --> 00:07:05,999 LES: What's it look like down there? 309 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,999 LES: What's it look like down there? 310 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:08,079 LES: What's it look like down there? 311 00:07:08,160 --> 00:07:09,999 Bloody awful. 312 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:10,919 Bloody awful. 313 00:07:11,000 --> 00:07:11,999 Oh, I don't want to do this. 314 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,999 Oh, I don't want to do this. 315 00:07:14,080 --> 00:07:15,999 The ground here is very unstable, it's very wet. 316 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,799 The ground here is very unstable, it's very wet. 317 00:07:17,880 --> 00:07:17,999 Jesus. 318 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,879 Jesus. 319 00:07:19,960 --> 00:07:19,999 The walls start to dry out, and as they dry out, 320 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:21,999 The walls start to dry out, and as they dry out, 321 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:22,399 The walls start to dry out, and as they dry out, 322 00:07:22,480 --> 00:07:23,999 they shrink, and as they shrink, they develop those big cracks. 323 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,999 they shrink, and as they shrink, they develop those big cracks. 324 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:26,719 they shrink, and as they shrink, they develop those big cracks. 325 00:07:26,800 --> 00:07:27,999 And all this is just the walls that have caved in. 326 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,839 And all this is just the walls that have caved in. 327 00:07:29,920 --> 00:07:29,999 If you're walking past, and one of those big rocks come down, 328 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,999 If you're walking past, and one of those big rocks come down, 329 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,999 If you're walking past, and one of those big rocks come down, 330 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:34,159 If you're walking past, and one of those big rocks come down, 331 00:07:34,240 --> 00:07:35,999 it's definitely gonna ruin your day. 332 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,799 it's definitely gonna ruin your day. 333 00:07:36,880 --> 00:07:37,999 You found anything yet? 334 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:38,959 You found anything yet? 335 00:07:39,040 --> 00:07:39,999 I can't smell too much, but I don't think it's down this end. 336 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,999 I can't smell too much, but I don't think it's down this end. 337 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,639 I can't smell too much, but I don't think it's down this end. 338 00:07:42,720 --> 00:07:43,999 Knowing what some mines go like, pieces falling out of the walls 339 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,839 Knowing what some mines go like, pieces falling out of the walls 340 00:07:45,920 --> 00:07:45,999 and stuff like that, or the roof falling in, 341 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,999 and stuff like that, or the roof falling in, 342 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,239 and stuff like that, or the roof falling in, 343 00:07:48,320 --> 00:07:49,999 you do worry, and try and keep a check on him. 344 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:50,639 you do worry, and try and keep a check on him. 345 00:07:52,080 --> 00:07:53,999 Jesus. 346 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,279 Jesus. 347 00:07:54,360 --> 00:07:55,999 It's a real dangerous mine, this. 348 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:56,359 It's a real dangerous mine, this. 349 00:07:56,440 --> 00:07:57,999 We don't work it anymore for that reason. 350 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:58,919 We don't work it anymore for that reason. 351 00:07:59,000 --> 00:07:59,999 The smell's starting to get a bit worse, 352 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,319 The smell's starting to get a bit worse, 353 00:08:01,400 --> 00:08:01,999 so we might be getting a bit closer. (SNIFFS) 354 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,599 so we might be getting a bit closer. (SNIFFS) 355 00:08:05,080 --> 00:08:05,999 Jesus. It's a kangaroo. 356 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,519 Jesus. It's a kangaroo. 357 00:08:07,600 --> 00:08:07,999 Oh! 358 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,439 Oh! 359 00:08:10,600 --> 00:08:11,999 It's come down here and landed straight 360 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:12,599 It's come down here and landed straight 361 00:08:12,680 --> 00:08:13,999 on one of those steel posts we've got. 362 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,239 on one of those steel posts we've got. 363 00:08:15,320 --> 00:08:15,999 Drop the bag down? Yeah, mate, drop it down. 364 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:17,999 Drop the bag down? Yeah, mate, drop it down. 365 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,359 Drop the bag down? Yeah, mate, drop it down. 366 00:08:18,440 --> 00:08:19,999 Here she comes. 367 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:20,719 Here she comes. 368 00:08:22,600 --> 00:08:23,999 I just wanted it to get in, get it and get out. 369 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,119 I just wanted it to get in, get it and get out. 370 00:08:25,200 --> 00:08:25,999 I didn't wanna hang around down there too long. 371 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,519 I didn't wanna hang around down there too long. 372 00:08:28,680 --> 00:08:29,999 For the smell or the danger of the mine. 373 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,279 For the smell or the danger of the mine. 374 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:33,999 (RETCHES) 375 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:35,599 (RETCHES) 376 00:08:41,560 --> 00:08:41,999 Right-o! 377 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,559 Right-o! 378 00:08:45,560 --> 00:08:45,999 (SIGHS) Well, we've got the kangaroo situation under control. 379 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:47,999 (SIGHS) Well, we've got the kangaroo situation under control. 380 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,559 (SIGHS) Well, we've got the kangaroo situation under control. 381 00:08:49,640 --> 00:08:49,999 That smell's gone, and now we wanna do a bit of digging. 382 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:51,999 That smell's gone, and now we wanna do a bit of digging. 383 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:52,679 That smell's gone, and now we wanna do a bit of digging. 384 00:08:52,760 --> 00:08:53,999 We go back and do what we were suppose to start this morning. 385 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,999 We go back and do what we were suppose to start this morning. 386 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:56,799 We go back and do what we were suppose to start this morning. 387 00:08:56,880 --> 00:08:57,999 Three kilometres from camp, at their latest mine, Bondi, 388 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:59,999 Three kilometres from camp, at their latest mine, Bondi, 389 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:00,679 Three kilometres from camp, at their latest mine, Bondi, 390 00:09:00,760 --> 00:09:01,999 they've had a tip-off that valuable opal was found 391 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,719 they've had a tip-off that valuable opal was found 392 00:09:03,800 --> 00:09:03,999 in three exploration holes drilled here years earlier. 393 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,999 in three exploration holes drilled here years earlier. 394 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,519 in three exploration holes drilled here years earlier. 395 00:09:07,600 --> 00:09:07,999 OK, Nige. 396 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,199 OK, Nige. 397 00:09:09,280 --> 00:09:09,999 The story is that when it was drilled 20 years ago, 398 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,999 The story is that when it was drilled 20 years ago, 399 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,359 The story is that when it was drilled 20 years ago, 400 00:09:12,440 --> 00:09:13,999 really nice colour came out of this grouping. 401 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,399 really nice colour came out of this grouping. 402 00:09:15,480 --> 00:09:15,999 They've already dug out one, but two more remain. 403 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,999 They've already dug out one, but two more remain. 404 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,999 They've already dug out one, but two more remain. 405 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:20,319 They've already dug out one, but two more remain. 406 00:09:20,400 --> 00:09:21,999 So, I'll get a compass bearing on where that is. 407 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,999 So, I'll get a compass bearing on where that is. 408 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,599 So, I'll get a compass bearing on where that is. 409 00:09:24,680 --> 00:09:25,999 Taking a bearing from one of their ventilation shafts 410 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,479 Taking a bearing from one of their ventilation shafts 411 00:09:27,560 --> 00:09:27,999 to the location of the holes 412 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,439 to the location of the holes 413 00:09:29,520 --> 00:09:29,999 should give them the direction to dig underground. 414 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,999 should give them the direction to dig underground. 415 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:32,359 should give them the direction to dig underground. 416 00:09:32,440 --> 00:09:33,999 When I go underground, I stand straight underneath this hole. 417 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,919 When I go underground, I stand straight underneath this hole. 418 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,999 When I get the same reading underground as what I've got here, 419 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,959 When I get the same reading underground as what I've got here, 420 00:09:40,040 --> 00:09:41,959 that's where we need to go. 421 00:09:44,640 --> 00:09:45,999 Straight through here. 422 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:46,639 Straight through here. 423 00:09:46,720 --> 00:09:47,999 Hole. Hole. Yeah. 424 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,559 Hole. Hole. Yeah. 425 00:09:49,640 --> 00:09:49,999 It will be pretty close. 426 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,999 It will be pretty close. 427 00:09:52,080 --> 00:09:53,999 We reckon that the exploratory holes 428 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,439 We reckon that the exploratory holes 429 00:09:54,520 --> 00:09:55,999 that we're looking for are a couple of metres that way. 430 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,519 that we're looking for are a couple of metres that way. 431 00:10:05,000 --> 00:10:05,999 I just have to move in a second, but it's looking all right 432 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,999 I just have to move in a second, but it's looking all right 433 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:08,199 I just have to move in a second, but it's looking all right 434 00:10:08,280 --> 00:10:09,999 in that section there, mate. 435 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:10,279 in that section there, mate. 436 00:10:10,360 --> 00:10:11,999 Rod must use all his 40 years' experience 437 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,599 Rod must use all his 40 years' experience 438 00:10:13,680 --> 00:10:13,999 to make the two-tonne machine delicately slice the earth 439 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,999 to make the two-tonne machine delicately slice the earth 440 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,239 to make the two-tonne machine delicately slice the earth 441 00:10:17,320 --> 00:10:17,999 at a rate of just 30cm-an-hour. 442 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,999 at a rate of just 30cm-an-hour. 443 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,319 at a rate of just 30cm-an-hour. 444 00:10:21,400 --> 00:10:21,999 With black opal worth up to $43,000 per gram 445 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,999 With black opal worth up to $43,000 per gram 446 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,079 With black opal worth up to $43,000 per gram 447 00:10:25,160 --> 00:10:25,999 and scattered randomly, they can't afford to miss a single piece. 448 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,999 and scattered randomly, they can't afford to miss a single piece. 449 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,799 and scattered randomly, they can't afford to miss a single piece. 450 00:10:29,880 --> 00:10:29,999 If you can get an opal the size of your thumbnail, 451 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,879 If you can get an opal the size of your thumbnail, 452 00:10:31,960 --> 00:10:31,999 it'd be worth $30,000. 453 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,479 it'd be worth $30,000. 454 00:10:33,560 --> 00:10:33,999 Anything in that place? Hold it. Here we go. You ready? 455 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,999 Anything in that place? Hold it. Here we go. You ready? 456 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,719 Anything in that place? Hold it. Here we go. You ready? 457 00:10:42,680 --> 00:10:43,999 It didn't. Continue. 458 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:44,679 It didn't. Continue. 459 00:10:46,400 --> 00:10:47,999 After several hours' digging, 460 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,439 After several hours' digging, 461 00:10:48,520 --> 00:10:49,999 Rod rechecks his compass bearings. 462 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,199 Rod rechecks his compass bearings. 463 00:10:53,920 --> 00:10:53,999 Oh...mate. 464 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,999 Oh...mate. 465 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:56,959 Oh...mate. 466 00:10:57,040 --> 00:10:57,999 We've strayed off course a little bit. 467 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:58,799 We've strayed off course a little bit. 468 00:10:58,880 --> 00:10:59,999 Just as well we're not out to see, 469 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,639 Just as well we're not out to see, 470 00:11:00,720 --> 00:11:01,999 we'd definitely have a bloody battle. 471 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:02,599 we'd definitely have a bloody battle. 472 00:11:02,680 --> 00:11:03,999 Ugh. Mate, move. Move. 473 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,999 Ugh. Mate, move. Move. 474 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,599 Ugh. Mate, move. Move. 475 00:11:10,560 --> 00:11:11,999 There's gonna be loads of scraps just left around on piles. 476 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,999 There's gonna be loads of scraps just left around on piles. 477 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:14,999 There's gonna be loads of scraps just left around on piles. 478 00:11:15,080 --> 00:11:15,999 Stuff that people have missed. Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. 479 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,999 Stuff that people have missed. Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. 480 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,879 Stuff that people have missed. Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. 481 00:11:18,960 --> 00:11:19,999 In Opalton, Queensland, 482 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,119 In Opalton, Queensland, 483 00:11:21,200 --> 00:11:21,999 British couple, Carl Grice and Mary McMillan, 484 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,999 British couple, Carl Grice and Mary McMillan, 485 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,279 British couple, Carl Grice and Mary McMillan, 486 00:11:24,360 --> 00:11:25,999 are taking their very first steps as prospectors, 487 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,399 are taking their very first steps as prospectors, 488 00:11:27,480 --> 00:11:27,999 hunting surface opal in almost eight million square kilometres 489 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,999 hunting surface opal in almost eight million square kilometres 490 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,439 hunting surface opal in almost eight million square kilometres 491 00:11:31,520 --> 00:11:31,999 of Australian outback. 492 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,239 of Australian outback. 493 00:11:34,320 --> 00:11:35,999 There's gotta be something left at the top, hasn't there? 494 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,999 There's gotta be something left at the top, hasn't there? 495 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:38,239 There's gotta be something left at the top, hasn't there? 496 00:11:38,320 --> 00:11:39,999 Former schoolteacher, Carl, has quit his job 497 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:40,719 Former schoolteacher, Carl, has quit his job 498 00:11:40,800 --> 00:11:41,999 to chase the opal dream. 499 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,079 to chase the opal dream. 500 00:11:43,160 --> 00:11:43,999 It's a complete lifestyle change, 501 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,159 It's a complete lifestyle change, 502 00:11:45,240 --> 00:11:45,999 and the excitement of finding treasure. 503 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,359 and the excitement of finding treasure. 504 00:11:47,440 --> 00:11:47,999 Mary is a skilled jeweller. 505 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,599 Mary is a skilled jeweller. 506 00:11:49,680 --> 00:11:49,999 I create custom, opal jewellery. 507 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,999 I create custom, opal jewellery. 508 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:52,559 I create custom, opal jewellery. 509 00:11:52,640 --> 00:11:53,999 When I came to Australia a few years ago, 510 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,639 When I came to Australia a few years ago, 511 00:11:54,720 --> 00:11:55,999 I discovered Australian opal and just fell in love with it. 512 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:57,999 I discovered Australian opal and just fell in love with it. 513 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:58,279 I discovered Australian opal and just fell in love with it. 514 00:11:58,360 --> 00:11:59,999 But they're both new to opal hunting. 515 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,479 But they're both new to opal hunting. 516 00:12:00,560 --> 00:12:01,999 Their plan is to make a living, turning any stones they find 517 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,999 Their plan is to make a living, turning any stones they find 518 00:12:04,080 --> 00:12:05,999 into high-end jewellery. 519 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,079 into high-end jewellery. 520 00:12:06,160 --> 00:12:07,999 I started having a go at cutting opal about a year-and-a-half ago, 521 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,319 I started having a go at cutting opal about a year-and-a-half ago, 522 00:12:09,400 --> 00:12:09,999 and found that, actually, I was OK at it. 523 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,999 and found that, actually, I was OK at it. 524 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,799 and found that, actually, I was OK at it. 525 00:12:12,880 --> 00:12:13,999 They've gambled all their savings 526 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:15,159 They've gambled all their savings 527 00:12:15,240 --> 00:12:15,999 kitting out a second-hand camper van as their mobile base, 528 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,999 kitting out a second-hand camper van as their mobile base, 529 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,639 kitting out a second-hand camper van as their mobile base, 530 00:12:18,720 --> 00:12:19,999 enabling them to cut and set opals wherever they find them. 531 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999 enabling them to cut and set opals wherever they find them. 532 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:22,919 enabling them to cut and set opals wherever they find them. 533 00:12:23,000 --> 00:12:23,999 We've spent all our savings setting up the van, 534 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,439 We've spent all our savings setting up the van, 535 00:12:25,520 --> 00:12:25,999 and it's a lot more than what we anticipated. 536 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,999 and it's a lot more than what we anticipated. 537 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:28,519 and it's a lot more than what we anticipated. 538 00:12:28,600 --> 00:12:29,999 We borrowed money to buy it. This is every penny I have, 539 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,919 We borrowed money to buy it. This is every penny I have, 540 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,999 and money I don't have, and now I'm driving it down the road. 541 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:34,999 and money I don't have, and now I'm driving it down the road. 542 00:12:35,080 --> 00:12:35,999 Their destination is the opal Mecca of White Cliffs, New South Wales 543 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,999 Their destination is the opal Mecca of White Cliffs, New South Wales 544 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,679 Their destination is the opal Mecca of White Cliffs, New South Wales 545 00:12:39,760 --> 00:12:39,999 to hunt legendary opal pineapples 546 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,999 to hunt legendary opal pineapples 547 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,679 to hunt legendary opal pineapples 548 00:12:42,760 --> 00:12:43,999 worth up to half a million dollars apiece. 549 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,919 worth up to half a million dollars apiece. 550 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,999 It's a little mining community. Everyone's friendly 551 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,479 It's a little mining community. Everyone's friendly 552 00:12:48,560 --> 00:12:49,999 and willing to help, and that's why we thought, 'Let's come back here 553 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:51,679 and willing to help, and that's why we thought, 'Let's come back here 554 00:12:51,760 --> 00:12:51,999 and get a lease and do some digging.' 555 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,999 and get a lease and do some digging.' 556 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,039 and get a lease and do some digging.' 557 00:12:54,120 --> 00:12:55,999 But they've never mined a day in their lives. 558 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:56,959 But they've never mined a day in their lives. 559 00:12:57,040 --> 00:12:57,999 We've read a little, but we are complete rookies. 560 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,599 We've read a little, but we are complete rookies. 561 00:12:59,680 --> 00:12:59,999 With their debt growing daily, 562 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,919 With their debt growing daily, 563 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,999 Carl and Mary need to find opal as quickly as they can. 564 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,599 Carl and Mary need to find opal as quickly as they can. 565 00:13:05,680 --> 00:13:05,999 Our target this season is... $100,000. Yeah. 566 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,999 Our target this season is... $100,000. Yeah. 567 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,159 Our target this season is... $100,000. Yeah. 568 00:13:09,240 --> 00:13:09,999 That'd be good. 569 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,239 That'd be good. 570 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:19,999 So, how much do you think we need to find? 571 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:20,879 So, how much do you think we need to find? 572 00:13:20,960 --> 00:13:21,999 I think to get us started in White Cliffs, We'll need at least 3,000. 573 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,999 I think to get us started in White Cliffs, We'll need at least 3,000. 574 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,119 I think to get us started in White Cliffs, We'll need at least 3,000. 575 00:13:24,200 --> 00:13:25,879 Between 3,000 and 5,000. 576 00:13:25,960 --> 00:13:25,999 We're gonna have to find at least one really good piece. 577 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,999 We're gonna have to find at least one really good piece. 578 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,999 We're gonna have to find at least one really good piece. 579 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,039 We're gonna have to find at least one really good piece. 580 00:13:31,120 --> 00:13:31,999 The first stop on their journey is Opalton, Queensland, 581 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:33,999 The first stop on their journey is Opalton, Queensland, 582 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:34,039 The first stop on their journey is Opalton, Queensland, 583 00:13:34,120 --> 00:13:35,999 home of boulder opal, worth up to $20,000 per gram. 584 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,999 home of boulder opal, worth up to $20,000 per gram. 585 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,679 home of boulder opal, worth up to $20,000 per gram. 586 00:13:39,760 --> 00:13:39,999 Boulder opal's probably my favourite type of Australian opal 587 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:41,999 Boulder opal's probably my favourite type of Australian opal 588 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,079 Boulder opal's probably my favourite type of Australian opal 589 00:13:43,160 --> 00:13:43,999 because I just feel it's a bit more fascinating, 590 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,879 because I just feel it's a bit more fascinating, 591 00:13:45,960 --> 00:13:45,999 it's a bit more interesting. 592 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,959 it's a bit more interesting. 593 00:13:48,040 --> 00:13:49,999 In the 1880s, hundreds of opal mines 594 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:50,719 In the 1880s, hundreds of opal mines 595 00:13:50,800 --> 00:13:51,999 covered this land until a dip in prices 596 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,359 covered this land until a dip in prices 597 00:13:53,440 --> 00:13:53,999 sent many miners bankrupt. 598 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,439 sent many miners bankrupt. 599 00:13:55,520 --> 00:13:55,999 Now, with prices soaring again, 600 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,479 Now, with prices soaring again, 601 00:13:57,560 --> 00:13:57,999 Karl and Mary could be on the way to a fortune. 602 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,999 Karl and Mary could be on the way to a fortune. 603 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,999 Karl and Mary could be on the way to a fortune. 604 00:14:01,080 --> 00:14:01,999 If we can find a few pieces we can cut into stones, 605 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999 If we can find a few pieces we can cut into stones, 606 00:14:04,080 --> 00:14:05,999 Mary can set a piece, and we could sell that. 607 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,799 Mary can set a piece, and we could sell that. 608 00:14:06,880 --> 00:14:07,999 But these remote opal fields stretch almost 1,000 square kilometres 609 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,999 But these remote opal fields stretch almost 1,000 square kilometres 610 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:11,999 But these remote opal fields stretch almost 1,000 square kilometres 611 00:14:12,080 --> 00:14:13,999 and temperatures can hit a deadly 46 degrees Celsius. 612 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,999 and temperatures can hit a deadly 46 degrees Celsius. 613 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:16,719 and temperatures can hit a deadly 46 degrees Celsius. 614 00:14:16,800 --> 00:14:17,999 In 2018, 13 people died 615 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,999 In 2018, 13 people died 616 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:20,439 In 2018, 13 people died 617 00:14:20,520 --> 00:14:21,999 of heat exhaustion in the outback. 618 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,839 of heat exhaustion in the outback. 619 00:14:23,920 --> 00:14:23,999 We're taking a chance, and this is a little part of that. 620 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,999 We're taking a chance, and this is a little part of that. 621 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,199 We're taking a chance, and this is a little part of that. 622 00:14:29,680 --> 00:14:29,999 All these boulders on the side of the road. Can you see? 623 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,999 All these boulders on the side of the road. Can you see? 624 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:32,319 All these boulders on the side of the road. Can you see? 625 00:14:32,400 --> 00:14:33,999 The ironstone as well, aren't they? Yeah. 626 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:34,599 The ironstone as well, aren't they? Yeah. 627 00:14:34,680 --> 00:14:35,999 In Queensland, with a $50 fossicking permit, 628 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,999 In Queensland, with a $50 fossicking permit, 629 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:38,199 In Queensland, with a $50 fossicking permit, 630 00:14:38,280 --> 00:14:39,999 anyone can hunt for opal on the surface 631 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:40,679 anyone can hunt for opal on the surface 632 00:14:40,760 --> 00:14:41,999 of publicly designated land. 633 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,199 of publicly designated land. 634 00:14:43,280 --> 00:14:43,999 I reckon this is ironstone, Mary. 635 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,279 I reckon this is ironstone, Mary. 636 00:14:45,360 --> 00:14:45,999 They're looking for boulder opal found inside ironstone rocks. 637 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,999 They're looking for boulder opal found inside ironstone rocks. 638 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,799 They're looking for boulder opal found inside ironstone rocks. 639 00:14:49,880 --> 00:14:49,999 We're in the right place. Yeah. 640 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,879 We're in the right place. Yeah. 641 00:14:51,960 --> 00:14:51,999 And the ground is scattered with ironstone 642 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:53,999 And the ground is scattered with ironstone 643 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:54,159 And the ground is scattered with ironstone 644 00:14:54,240 --> 00:14:55,999 that could hold opal that's been missed. 645 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:56,879 that could hold opal that's been missed. 646 00:14:56,960 --> 00:14:57,999 It's slightly darker than all the other bits around, isn't it? 647 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,919 It's slightly darker than all the other bits around, isn't it? 648 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,999 Yeah, that's the sandstone. You can see the difference. 649 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,959 Yeah, that's the sandstone. You can see the difference. 650 00:15:04,040 --> 00:15:05,999 We're managing to get our eye 651 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,439 We're managing to get our eye 652 00:15:06,520 --> 00:15:07,999 and spotting the ironstone pretty quickly. 653 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,479 and spotting the ironstone pretty quickly. 654 00:15:09,560 --> 00:15:09,999 It stands out from the sandstone quite significantly. 655 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:11,999 It stands out from the sandstone quite significantly. 656 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,759 It stands out from the sandstone quite significantly. 657 00:15:12,840 --> 00:15:13,999 The tricky part now, is to try and spot a boulder that's got 658 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,999 The tricky part now, is to try and spot a boulder that's got 659 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:16,959 The tricky part now, is to try and spot a boulder that's got 660 00:15:17,040 --> 00:15:17,999 potential colour in it from one that hasn't. 661 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,999 potential colour in it from one that hasn't. 662 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:20,479 potential colour in it from one that hasn't. 663 00:15:20,560 --> 00:15:21,999 Oh, look. What is it? 664 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:23,279 Oh, look. What is it? 665 00:15:24,360 --> 00:15:25,999 It's quite cute, isn't it? Oh. 666 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:27,079 It's quite cute, isn't it? Oh. 667 00:15:27,160 --> 00:15:27,999 It's just that milky blue. Yeah. 668 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,879 It's just that milky blue. Yeah. 669 00:15:29,960 --> 00:15:29,999 But all they're finding is common opal 670 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,999 But all they're finding is common opal 671 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:32,679 But all they're finding is common opal 672 00:15:32,760 --> 00:15:33,999 with little or no colour, known as potch. 673 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,999 with little or no colour, known as potch. 674 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,639 with little or no colour, known as potch. 675 00:15:37,720 --> 00:15:37,999 Yes, that's the colour. That's really, really potch. 676 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:39,999 Yes, that's the colour. That's really, really potch. 677 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:41,079 Yes, that's the colour. That's really, really potch. 678 00:15:41,160 --> 00:15:41,999 It's feeling a little bit like a needle in a haystack. 679 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,999 It's feeling a little bit like a needle in a haystack. 680 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:44,079 It's feeling a little bit like a needle in a haystack. 681 00:15:44,160 --> 00:15:45,999 We're teased with the right signs. 682 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:46,359 We're teased with the right signs. 683 00:15:46,440 --> 00:15:47,999 We get close with a little bit of potch, 684 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,519 We get close with a little bit of potch, 685 00:15:49,600 --> 00:15:49,999 but nothing that we can really usefully do anything with 686 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,999 but nothing that we can really usefully do anything with 687 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,399 but nothing that we can really usefully do anything with 688 00:15:53,480 --> 00:15:53,999 has presented itself at the moment. 689 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,879 has presented itself at the moment. 690 00:15:55,960 --> 00:15:55,999 It's pretty hard going with the flies, and the heat, and digging. 691 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,999 It's pretty hard going with the flies, and the heat, and digging. 692 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,439 It's pretty hard going with the flies, and the heat, and digging. 693 00:15:59,520 --> 00:15:59,999 Do you think we should try somewhere else? 694 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,999 Do you think we should try somewhere else? 695 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:02,119 Do you think we should try somewhere else? 696 00:16:02,200 --> 00:16:03,999 Maybe we should try and find something a bit more remote, 697 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:04,879 Maybe we should try and find something a bit more remote, 698 00:16:04,960 --> 00:16:05,999 a bit more of an older dump. Let's go for it. 699 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,799 a bit more of an older dump. Let's go for it. 700 00:16:14,680 --> 00:16:15,999 BAYDEN: They can't peg that. 701 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:16,679 BAYDEN: They can't peg that. 702 00:16:16,760 --> 00:16:17,999 My claim goes from there, and comes all the way through there. 703 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,999 My claim goes from there, and comes all the way through there. 704 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:20,559 My claim goes from there, and comes all the way through there. 705 00:16:20,640 --> 00:16:21,999 At the Tunnel Rats' Grasshopper Mine, 706 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:22,999 At the Tunnel Rats' Grasshopper Mine, 707 00:16:23,080 --> 00:16:23,999 Rival miners have pegged an unclaimed area 708 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,559 Rival miners have pegged an unclaimed area 709 00:16:25,640 --> 00:16:25,999 right next to their most productive bit of land. 710 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,999 right next to their most productive bit of land. 711 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:28,999 right next to their most productive bit of land. 712 00:16:29,080 --> 00:16:29,999 This is already pegged. No, it's not. 713 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,559 This is already pegged. No, it's not. 714 00:16:31,640 --> 00:16:31,999 What do you mean? It's not pegged. 715 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,639 What do you mean? It's not pegged. 716 00:16:33,720 --> 00:16:33,999 Bayden's convinced the rival's pegs are meters inside his own claim, 717 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:35,999 Bayden's convinced the rival's pegs are meters inside his own claim, 718 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,999 Bayden's convinced the rival's pegs are meters inside his own claim, 719 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:38,359 Bayden's convinced the rival's pegs are meters inside his own claim, 720 00:16:38,440 --> 00:16:39,999 but dad Rodney isn't so sure. 721 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:40,559 but dad Rodney isn't so sure. 722 00:16:41,640 --> 00:16:41,999 So, the way I've pegged it, how I wanted to peg it, 723 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,999 So, the way I've pegged it, how I wanted to peg it, 724 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:44,479 So, the way I've pegged it, how I wanted to peg it, 725 00:16:44,560 --> 00:16:45,999 was I had my peg coming straight through yours. 726 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,639 was I had my peg coming straight through yours. 727 00:16:47,720 --> 00:16:47,999 Yeah, that's where it should have been. And that is how it his is. 728 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,999 Yeah, that's where it should have been. And that is how it his is. 729 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,039 Yeah, that's where it should have been. And that is how it his is. 730 00:16:51,120 --> 00:16:51,999 No, it's not, because your peg 731 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:53,999 No, it's not, because your peg 732 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,759 No, it's not, because your peg 733 00:16:54,840 --> 00:16:55,999 goes through on an angle like that. 734 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,999 goes through on an angle like that. 735 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:58,879 goes through on an angle like that. 736 00:16:59,960 --> 00:16:59,999 Bayden has mistakenly set his pegs at an angle, 737 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,999 Bayden has mistakenly set his pegs at an angle, 738 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:03,799 Bayden has mistakenly set his pegs at an angle, 739 00:17:03,880 --> 00:17:03,999 and the rivals have legally pegged the land right next to him. 740 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,999 and the rivals have legally pegged the land right next to him. 741 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,999 and the rivals have legally pegged the land right next to him. 742 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:08,399 and the rivals have legally pegged the land right next to him. 743 00:17:08,480 --> 00:17:09,999 If the rich opal seam that has netted the Tunnel Rats $100,000 744 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:11,999 If the rich opal seam that has netted the Tunnel Rats $100,000 745 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,639 If the rich opal seam that has netted the Tunnel Rats $100,000 746 00:17:12,720 --> 00:17:13,999 continues into the rivals' claim, 747 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:15,439 continues into the rivals' claim, 748 00:17:15,520 --> 00:17:15,999 Bayden, Rodney and Leese will have just lost access to it. 749 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,999 Bayden, Rodney and Leese will have just lost access to it. 750 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,799 Bayden, Rodney and Leese will have just lost access to it. 751 00:17:19,880 --> 00:17:19,999 We're talking big money here. And this kind of... 752 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,999 We're talking big money here. And this kind of... 753 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:22,159 We're talking big money here. And this kind of... 754 00:17:22,240 --> 00:17:23,999 It's just...you off to the point where you just... 755 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,639 It's just...you off to the point where you just... 756 00:17:25,720 --> 00:17:25,999 (CHUCKLES) I can't even explain. 757 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,999 (CHUCKLES) I can't even explain. 758 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:28,959 (CHUCKLES) I can't even explain. 759 00:17:30,040 --> 00:17:31,999 I can't even explain. Oh, I just can't. 760 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,399 I can't even explain. Oh, I just can't. 761 00:17:36,440 --> 00:17:37,999 No-one's gonna take care our riches off us. Not Dad and I. 762 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,879 No-one's gonna take care our riches off us. Not Dad and I. 763 00:17:39,960 --> 00:17:39,999 No. Worked too hard. 764 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:41,999 No. Worked too hard. 765 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,159 No. Worked too hard. 766 00:17:43,240 --> 00:17:43,999 You see my peg here? Yes, son. 767 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:44,839 You see my peg here? Yes, son. 768 00:17:44,920 --> 00:17:45,999 See he's pegged there. Yeah. 769 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:46,559 See he's pegged there. Yeah. 770 00:17:46,640 --> 00:17:47,999 He can't do it. Yes, he can. 771 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,199 He can't do it. Yes, he can. 772 00:17:49,280 --> 00:17:49,999 For Bayden, after working this claim 773 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,679 For Bayden, after working this claim 774 00:17:51,760 --> 00:17:51,999 for 17 years with little reward, it's the last straw. 775 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,999 for 17 years with little reward, it's the last straw. 776 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,999 for 17 years with little reward, it's the last straw. 777 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:56,079 for 17 years with little reward, it's the last straw. 778 00:17:56,160 --> 00:17:57,999 Come over here. No. Let's walk over here. 779 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:58,399 Come over here. No. Let's walk over here. 780 00:17:58,480 --> 00:17:59,999 No, I don't want to go over there. I'm looking at my peg. 781 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,799 No, I don't want to go over there. I'm looking at my peg. 782 00:18:01,880 --> 00:18:01,999 You've got to look where the other peg is. OK? 783 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,999 You've got to look where the other peg is. OK? 784 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:04,879 You've got to look where the other peg is. OK? 785 00:18:04,960 --> 00:18:05,999 The only reason I probably even haven't done it... 786 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,959 The only reason I probably even haven't done it... 787 00:18:10,040 --> 00:18:11,999 It needs to come over more. That's what it is. 788 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,799 It needs to come over more. That's what it is. 789 00:18:12,880 --> 00:18:13,999 Yeah. 790 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:14,879 Yeah. 791 00:18:14,960 --> 00:18:15,999 I've made a mistake. That was my first original spot 792 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,999 I've made a mistake. That was my first original spot 793 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,199 I've made a mistake. That was my first original spot 794 00:18:18,280 --> 00:18:19,999 where I put my peg. But then, I had an angle. 795 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,879 where I put my peg. But then, I had an angle. 796 00:18:21,960 --> 00:18:21,999 Breathe. Breathe, honey. Breathe. 797 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,999 Breathe. Breathe, honey. Breathe. 798 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,559 Breathe. Breathe, honey. Breathe. 799 00:18:24,640 --> 00:18:25,999 Just breathe. I was scared about it yesterday. 800 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,999 Just breathe. I was scared about it yesterday. 801 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:28,119 Just breathe. I was scared about it yesterday. 802 00:18:28,200 --> 00:18:29,999 I was scared it was gonna happen. 803 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,879 I was scared it was gonna happen. 804 00:18:30,960 --> 00:18:31,999 Just breathe. Take big breaths. Come on. 805 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,439 Just breathe. Take big breaths. Come on. 806 00:18:34,440 --> 00:18:35,999 They're still working in your claim, son. So, don't panic. (SOBS) 807 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,999 They're still working in your claim, son. So, don't panic. (SOBS) 808 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:38,279 They're still working in your claim, son. So, don't panic. (SOBS) 809 00:18:38,360 --> 00:18:39,999 That's why I wanted people to (BLEEP)... 810 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,839 That's why I wanted people to (BLEEP)... 811 00:18:41,920 --> 00:18:41,999 Peg! 812 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,359 Peg! 813 00:18:43,440 --> 00:18:43,999 Hey. That's (BLEEP) why! 814 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,999 Hey. That's (BLEEP) why! 815 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:46,599 Hey. That's (BLEEP) why! 816 00:18:46,680 --> 00:18:47,999 (BLEEP) me, Dad. 817 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,679 (BLEEP) me, Dad. 818 00:18:50,240 --> 00:18:51,999 How many times did I say, 'Please look at my claim?' 819 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,999 How many times did I say, 'Please look at my claim?' 820 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,679 How many times did I say, 'Please look at my claim?' 821 00:18:54,760 --> 00:18:55,999 How many (BLEEP) times, Dad? 822 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:57,199 How many (BLEEP) times, Dad? 823 00:18:57,280 --> 00:18:57,999 I said, 'Please, look at my claim.' 824 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:59,999 I said, 'Please, look at my claim.' 825 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,999 I said, 'Please, look at my claim.' 826 00:19:01,080 --> 00:19:01,999 Son... You know it. 827 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,079 Son... You know it. 828 00:19:04,480 --> 00:19:05,999 It's all right. You're still working in your ground. 829 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,759 It's all right. You're still working in your ground. 830 00:19:07,840 --> 00:19:07,999 All I wanna do is, we'll sell the opal we've got, 831 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,999 All I wanna do is, we'll sell the opal we've got, 832 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:10,559 All I wanna do is, we'll sell the opal we've got, 833 00:19:10,640 --> 00:19:11,999 and I'm done here in Mintabie. I'm done. I'm done. 834 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,999 and I'm done here in Mintabie. I'm done. I'm done. 835 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:14,079 and I'm done here in Mintabie. I'm done. I'm done. 836 00:19:15,560 --> 00:19:15,999 Son, all this ground through here 837 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,999 Son, all this ground through here 838 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,719 Son, all this ground through here 839 00:19:19,800 --> 00:19:19,999 is the ground that is producing opal, OK? 840 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,999 is the ground that is producing opal, OK? 841 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,319 is the ground that is producing opal, OK? 842 00:19:23,400 --> 00:19:23,999 Our drive's coming this way. 843 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,999 Our drive's coming this way. 844 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:26,319 Our drive's coming this way. 845 00:19:26,400 --> 00:19:27,999 Here. Underneath. So, we're nowhere near 846 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:29,999 Here. Underneath. So, we're nowhere near 847 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,279 Here. Underneath. So, we're nowhere near 848 00:19:31,360 --> 00:19:31,999 anybody else's ground. 849 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,999 anybody else's ground. 850 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:34,079 anybody else's ground. 851 00:19:34,160 --> 00:19:35,999 And they have just missed the run by 20 or 30 metres. 852 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,999 And they have just missed the run by 20 or 30 metres. 853 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:38,399 And they have just missed the run by 20 or 30 metres. 854 00:19:38,480 --> 00:19:39,999 It's all right, son. It's all right, mate. 855 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:40,959 It's all right, son. It's all right, mate. 856 00:19:41,040 --> 00:19:41,999 So, we're just gonna continue mining on our ground. 857 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,999 So, we're just gonna continue mining on our ground. 858 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:44,199 So, we're just gonna continue mining on our ground. 859 00:19:44,280 --> 00:19:45,999 So, nothing's stopping me. 860 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,519 So, nothing's stopping me. 861 00:19:47,600 --> 00:19:47,999 When you think that somebody's coming in 862 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,999 When you think that somebody's coming in 863 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:50,319 When you think that somebody's coming in 864 00:19:50,400 --> 00:19:51,999 to steal your dreams... 865 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:52,959 to steal your dreams... 866 00:19:54,320 --> 00:19:55,999 ..yeah, it gets emotional. 867 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:56,039 ..yeah, it gets emotional. 868 00:20:01,360 --> 00:20:01,999 Well, if it's silent in there, if we come back and go through there, 869 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,999 Well, if it's silent in there, if we come back and go through there, 870 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:05,239 Well, if it's silent in there, if we come back and go through there, 871 00:20:05,320 --> 00:20:05,999 we should still hit the edge of it. 872 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,919 we should still hit the edge of it. 873 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,999 Deep in Bondi, their last remaining untapped mine, 874 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:11,359 Deep in Bondi, their last remaining untapped mine, 875 00:20:11,440 --> 00:20:11,999 the Bushmen have lost their way. 876 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,999 the Bushmen have lost their way. 877 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:14,239 the Bushmen have lost their way. 878 00:20:14,320 --> 00:20:15,999 I would've thought it was on this direction. 879 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:16,319 I would've thought it was on this direction. 880 00:20:16,400 --> 00:20:17,999 We keep saying we're looking for nine inchers. 881 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,679 We keep saying we're looking for nine inchers. 882 00:20:18,760 --> 00:20:19,999 What we mean by that is, 883 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,319 What we mean by that is, 884 00:20:21,400 --> 00:20:21,999 one of them, which is a nine-inch exploratory hole. 885 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,999 one of them, which is a nine-inch exploratory hole. 886 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,799 one of them, which is a nine-inch exploratory hole. 887 00:20:24,880 --> 00:20:25,999 They're hunting a group of long-lost exploratory holes, 888 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:27,999 They're hunting a group of long-lost exploratory holes, 889 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:28,359 They're hunting a group of long-lost exploratory holes, 890 00:20:28,440 --> 00:20:29,999 rumoured to hold good opal. 891 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,559 rumoured to hold good opal. 892 00:20:30,640 --> 00:20:31,999 That's what we're looking for. The three over there, 893 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:33,439 That's what we're looking for. The three over there, 894 00:20:33,520 --> 00:20:33,999 they drilled up colour 20 years ago. 895 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,519 they drilled up colour 20 years ago. 896 00:20:35,600 --> 00:20:35,999 But Rod and Les have been digging in the wrong direction. 897 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,999 But Rod and Les have been digging in the wrong direction. 898 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:38,439 But Rod and Les have been digging in the wrong direction. 899 00:20:38,520 --> 00:20:39,999 Bring this right forward and lay it forward. 900 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,599 Bring this right forward and lay it forward. 901 00:20:41,680 --> 00:20:41,999 We were sort of going in that way cos we were following a nice seam, 902 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,999 We were sort of going in that way cos we were following a nice seam, 903 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:45,559 We were sort of going in that way cos we were following a nice seam, 904 00:20:45,640 --> 00:20:45,999 and we actually had to swing around about 45 degrees. 905 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,999 and we actually had to swing around about 45 degrees. 906 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,799 and we actually had to swing around about 45 degrees. 907 00:20:52,120 --> 00:20:53,999 Having struggled to find any good opal for months 908 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,959 Having struggled to find any good opal for months 909 00:20:55,040 --> 00:20:55,999 and running out of fuel and food, 910 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:57,039 and running out of fuel and food, 911 00:20:57,120 --> 00:20:57,999 the Bushmen need their luck to change. 912 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,999 the Bushmen need their luck to change. 913 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,679 the Bushmen need their luck to change. 914 00:21:00,760 --> 00:21:01,999 We could sure do with a payday at the moment, 915 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:02,919 We could sure do with a payday at the moment, 916 00:21:03,000 --> 00:21:03,999 the way things are going. So, we're really hoping 917 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,959 the way things are going. So, we're really hoping 918 00:21:06,040 --> 00:21:07,999 that this will be it. 919 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:08,079 that this will be it. 920 00:21:09,160 --> 00:21:09,999 If we don't hit it soon, it's more goat stew and... 921 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,999 If we don't hit it soon, it's more goat stew and... 922 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,959 If we don't hit it soon, it's more goat stew and... 923 00:21:14,040 --> 00:21:15,999 and just scabbing to try and get diesel to go back underground, 924 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,999 and just scabbing to try and get diesel to go back underground, 925 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,079 and just scabbing to try and get diesel to go back underground, 926 00:21:18,160 --> 00:21:19,999 and keep on doing what we're doing. 927 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:20,879 and keep on doing what we're doing. 928 00:21:22,840 --> 00:21:23,999 LES: Shift your bloody machine out the road. 929 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,839 LES: Shift your bloody machine out the road. 930 00:21:24,920 --> 00:21:25,999 Well, that sounds a bit exciting. It is exciting. 931 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:27,639 Well, that sounds a bit exciting. It is exciting. 932 00:21:27,720 --> 00:21:27,999 You've got it a little harder, flatter now. 933 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,719 You've got it a little harder, flatter now. 934 00:21:29,800 --> 00:21:29,999 It better be good, I'm telling you. 935 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,999 It better be good, I'm telling you. 936 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:32,479 It better be good, I'm telling you. 937 00:21:32,560 --> 00:21:33,999 Ho! There she is. Look at that. 938 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,999 Ho! There she is. Look at that. 939 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,199 Ho! There she is. Look at that. 940 00:21:37,760 --> 00:21:37,999 Not bad bloody black. 941 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,999 Not bad bloody black. 942 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:40,039 Not bad bloody black. 943 00:21:40,120 --> 00:21:41,999 We found an opal. It's not big money, but it's a real good trace. 944 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,999 We found an opal. It's not big money, but it's a real good trace. 945 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,479 We found an opal. It's not big money, but it's a real good trace. 946 00:21:45,560 --> 00:21:45,999 If you're not finding gem opal, this is the next best thing to it 947 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:47,999 If you're not finding gem opal, this is the next best thing to it 948 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,879 If you're not finding gem opal, this is the next best thing to it 949 00:21:48,960 --> 00:21:49,999 because it's a really good sign 950 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:51,599 because it's a really good sign 951 00:21:51,680 --> 00:21:51,999 that you're leading up to something. 952 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,999 that you're leading up to something. 953 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,479 that you're leading up to something. 954 00:21:54,560 --> 00:21:55,999 ROD: For once, Les, the stories appear to be right. 955 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,999 ROD: For once, Les, the stories appear to be right. 956 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:58,119 ROD: For once, Les, the stories appear to be right. 957 00:21:58,200 --> 00:21:59,999 It was in the truth section of the fiction section. 958 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,079 It was in the truth section of the fiction section. 959 00:22:01,160 --> 00:22:01,999 We might suck this out so I can get in here properly, mate, 960 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,759 We might suck this out so I can get in here properly, mate, 961 00:22:03,840 --> 00:22:03,999 cos it is continuing. 962 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:05,719 cos it is continuing. 963 00:22:05,800 --> 00:22:05,999 I might be able to undercut it with the digger. 964 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,999 I might be able to undercut it with the digger. 965 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:08,199 I might be able to undercut it with the digger. 966 00:22:08,280 --> 00:22:09,999 To chase the opal, they first need to clear out the mined earth. 967 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,999 To chase the opal, they first need to clear out the mined earth. 968 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,759 To chase the opal, they first need to clear out the mined earth. 969 00:22:12,840 --> 00:22:13,999 A powerful diesel-fuelled vacuum called a blower, 970 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,999 A powerful diesel-fuelled vacuum called a blower, 971 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:16,199 A powerful diesel-fuelled vacuum called a blower, 972 00:22:16,280 --> 00:22:17,999 sucks up the excavated rock at a rate of four tonnes-an-hour 973 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,999 sucks up the excavated rock at a rate of four tonnes-an-hour 974 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:20,319 sucks up the excavated rock at a rate of four tonnes-an-hour 975 00:22:20,400 --> 00:22:21,999 depositing it above ground. 976 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:22,399 depositing it above ground. 977 00:22:26,320 --> 00:22:27,999 Guess what, Les? Not sucking? 978 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:29,159 Guess what, Les? Not sucking? 979 00:22:29,240 --> 00:22:29,999 Something's gone wrong. Oh, God, now what? 980 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,999 Something's gone wrong. Oh, God, now what? 981 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:32,239 Something's gone wrong. Oh, God, now what? 982 00:22:35,880 --> 00:22:35,999 The belts are off. 983 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,879 The belts are off. 984 00:22:37,960 --> 00:22:37,999 The belts have come off the pulley 985 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:39,959 The belts have come off the pulley 986 00:22:40,040 --> 00:22:41,999 that powers the blower's 20-year-old vacuum pump. 987 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,239 that powers the blower's 20-year-old vacuum pump. 988 00:22:43,320 --> 00:22:43,999 Jesus. What else can go bloody wrong? 989 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,999 Jesus. What else can go bloody wrong? 990 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,639 Jesus. What else can go bloody wrong? 991 00:22:47,720 --> 00:22:47,999 We were sucking out, and all of a sudden, 992 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,839 We were sucking out, and all of a sudden, 993 00:22:49,920 --> 00:22:49,999 the blowers stopped working. 994 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,919 the blowers stopped working. 995 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,999 It had spat all the drive belts off. 996 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:54,319 It had spat all the drive belts off. 997 00:22:55,400 --> 00:22:55,999 We're just getting so close to those nine-inch exploratory holes. 998 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:57,999 We're just getting so close to those nine-inch exploratory holes. 999 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,159 We're just getting so close to those nine-inch exploratory holes. 1000 00:22:59,240 --> 00:22:59,999 And we're starting to get really nice potch with good colour. 1001 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,999 And we're starting to get really nice potch with good colour. 1002 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:02,079 And we're starting to get really nice potch with good colour. 1003 00:23:02,160 --> 00:23:03,999 It's just that frustration in not being to get down there, you know? 1004 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,999 It's just that frustration in not being to get down there, you know? 1005 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,239 It's just that frustration in not being to get down there, you know? 1006 00:23:06,320 --> 00:23:07,999 See, it's cracked here. It's cracked there. 1007 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:08,519 See, it's cracked here. It's cracked there. 1008 00:23:08,600 --> 00:23:09,999 The pulley is broken here, its cracked through here, 1009 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:11,159 The pulley is broken here, its cracked through here, 1010 00:23:11,240 --> 00:23:11,999 and it's not staying on the shaft. 1011 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,359 and it's not staying on the shaft. 1012 00:23:13,440 --> 00:23:13,999 We're just gonna weld the bloody thing up, and be done with it. 1013 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:15,999 We're just gonna weld the bloody thing up, and be done with it. 1014 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:16,199 We're just gonna weld the bloody thing up, and be done with it. 1015 00:23:16,280 --> 00:23:17,999 I know you don't wanna do it, but... 1016 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,279 I know you don't wanna do it, but... 1017 00:23:18,360 --> 00:23:19,999 Yeah, I know, because... No, I know. Don't tell me why. 1018 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:20,799 Yeah, I know, because... No, I know. Don't tell me why. 1019 00:23:20,880 --> 00:23:21,999 Don't tell me what's gonna happen, cos I don't wanna know. 1020 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,679 Don't tell me what's gonna happen, cos I don't wanna know. 1021 00:23:23,760 --> 00:23:23,999 All I wanna know is, if you weld it there, 1022 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,999 All I wanna know is, if you weld it there, 1023 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:26,999 All I wanna know is, if you weld it there, 1024 00:23:27,080 --> 00:23:27,999 it's not gonna kill either of us, is it? 1025 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:28,999 it's not gonna kill either of us, is it? 1026 00:23:29,080 --> 00:23:29,999 We won't be up here. No, OK. So what are we worried about? 1027 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,519 We won't be up here. No, OK. So what are we worried about? 1028 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:31,999 Let's just bloody do it. 1029 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,279 Let's just bloody do it. 1030 00:23:35,640 --> 00:23:35,999 Rod wanted to do the dodgy cos I'm not into that dodgy stuff much. 1031 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,999 Rod wanted to do the dodgy cos I'm not into that dodgy stuff much. 1032 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:38,879 Rod wanted to do the dodgy cos I'm not into that dodgy stuff much. 1033 00:23:38,960 --> 00:23:39,999 I'd sooner fix it properly. 1034 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:41,279 I'd sooner fix it properly. 1035 00:23:43,480 --> 00:23:43,999 You shouldn't do it, but didn't have much choice. 1036 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,999 You shouldn't do it, but didn't have much choice. 1037 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,279 You shouldn't do it, but didn't have much choice. 1038 00:23:47,360 --> 00:23:47,999 So, I wanna keep digging. Yeah, we need some money. 1039 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,999 So, I wanna keep digging. Yeah, we need some money. 1040 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:51,079 So, I wanna keep digging. Yeah, we need some money. 1041 00:23:51,160 --> 00:23:51,999 Now we're ready to roll. 1042 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:53,759 Now we're ready to roll. 1043 00:23:56,040 --> 00:23:57,999 Well done, mate. Beauty. 1044 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:58,519 Well done, mate. Beauty. 1045 00:24:00,080 --> 00:24:01,999 It's bloody good to be back at work, get a bit of digging done. 1046 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,519 It's bloody good to be back at work, get a bit of digging done. 1047 00:24:07,760 --> 00:24:07,999 You reckon you can pass us the jackhammer, Les? Yeah, right-o. 1048 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:09,999 You reckon you can pass us the jackhammer, Les? Yeah, right-o. 1049 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,399 You reckon you can pass us the jackhammer, Les? Yeah, right-o. 1050 00:24:11,480 --> 00:24:11,999 There's a bit of bloody purply blue stuff here in the wall. 1051 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,999 There's a bit of bloody purply blue stuff here in the wall. 1052 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:15,479 There's a bit of bloody purply blue stuff here in the wall. 1053 00:24:15,560 --> 00:24:15,999 Now, I've got a seam coming down there. 1054 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:17,559 Now, I've got a seam coming down there. 1055 00:24:17,640 --> 00:24:17,999 I've got another seam coming down there. 1056 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,639 I've got another seam coming down there. 1057 00:24:19,720 --> 00:24:19,999 Then I've got a horizontal coming down here. 1058 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,719 Then I've got a horizontal coming down here. 1059 00:24:21,800 --> 00:24:21,999 And where it all meets, that's generally where you find colour. 1060 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,999 And where it all meets, that's generally where you find colour. 1061 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,439 And where it all meets, that's generally where you find colour. 1062 00:24:25,520 --> 00:24:25,999 You better get the lid off the colour tin. 1063 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,559 You better get the lid off the colour tin. 1064 00:24:27,640 --> 00:24:27,999 We're gonna need it, I think. 1065 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:29,439 We're gonna need it, I think. 1066 00:24:29,520 --> 00:24:29,999 I'm getting that feeling. You got the feeling? 1067 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,919 I'm getting that feeling. You got the feeling? 1068 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,999 I've got the bloody feeling, mate. 1069 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:34,119 I've got the bloody feeling, mate. 1070 00:24:34,200 --> 00:24:35,999 You got your hand on it? 1071 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,199 You got your hand on it? 1072 00:24:39,320 --> 00:24:39,999 Bloody beautiful. I can see that from here. Yeah, look at that. 1073 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,999 Bloody beautiful. I can see that from here. Yeah, look at that. 1074 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,519 Bloody beautiful. I can see that from here. Yeah, look at that. 1075 00:24:42,600 --> 00:24:43,999 Yeah, it's gotta be good. 1076 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:44,879 Yeah, it's gotta be good. 1077 00:24:46,400 --> 00:24:47,999 This is just getting better and better. 1078 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,679 This is just getting better and better. 1079 00:24:54,200 --> 00:24:55,999 We've got a four-wheel drive. Let's do a bit of off road. 1080 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,199 We've got a four-wheel drive. Let's do a bit of off road. 1081 00:24:57,280 --> 00:24:57,999 See if we can find some old-timer's dig-ins. 1082 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,999 See if we can find some old-timer's dig-ins. 1083 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,279 See if we can find some old-timer's dig-ins. 1084 00:25:00,360 --> 00:25:01,999 In outback Queensland, novice miners Karl and Mary 1085 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:03,999 In outback Queensland, novice miners Karl and Mary 1086 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:04,079 In outback Queensland, novice miners Karl and Mary 1087 00:25:04,160 --> 00:25:05,999 are hoping to find valuable Boulder Opal 1088 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:06,719 are hoping to find valuable Boulder Opal 1089 00:25:06,800 --> 00:25:07,999 by sifting through the waste dirt from 100-year-old abandoned mines. 1090 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,999 by sifting through the waste dirt from 100-year-old abandoned mines. 1091 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,999 by sifting through the waste dirt from 100-year-old abandoned mines. 1092 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:12,079 by sifting through the waste dirt from 100-year-old abandoned mines. 1093 00:25:12,160 --> 00:25:13,999 We've been told that having a scratch around in some of the old-timer dumps 1094 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:15,399 We've been told that having a scratch around in some of the old-timer dumps 1095 00:25:15,480 --> 00:25:15,999 can turn up some material. 1096 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:17,559 can turn up some material. 1097 00:25:17,640 --> 00:25:17,999 Those boys used to throw valuable stuff away. 1098 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,919 Those boys used to throw valuable stuff away. 1099 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,999 It wasn't valuable to them, but it is to us. Yeah, absolutely. 1100 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:22,759 It wasn't valuable to them, but it is to us. Yeah, absolutely. 1101 00:25:22,840 --> 00:25:23,999 But they've never mined before, 1102 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,839 But they've never mined before, 1103 00:25:24,920 --> 00:25:25,999 and have so far found nothing. 1104 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,239 and have so far found nothing. 1105 00:25:27,320 --> 00:25:27,999 We've realised just how much hard work it's gonna be. 1106 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:29,999 We've realised just how much hard work it's gonna be. 1107 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:30,039 We've realised just how much hard work it's gonna be. 1108 00:25:30,120 --> 00:25:31,999 We scratched around, we got hot, we got sweaty, we've got 1109 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:32,479 We scratched around, we got hot, we got sweaty, we've got 1110 00:25:32,560 --> 00:25:33,999 covered in flies and dusty, and really didn't turn anything up. 1111 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,519 covered in flies and dusty, and really didn't turn anything up. 1112 00:25:35,600 --> 00:25:35,999 It's a big expectations to turn up to a place you've never been before, 1113 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,999 It's a big expectations to turn up to a place you've never been before, 1114 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:39,319 It's a big expectations to turn up to a place you've never been before, 1115 00:25:39,400 --> 00:25:39,999 do something you've never done before. 1116 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:41,999 do something you've never done before. 1117 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,239 do something you've never done before. 1118 00:25:42,320 --> 00:25:43,999 They're now gambling what little they have left 1119 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:44,999 They're now gambling what little they have left 1120 00:25:45,080 --> 00:25:45,999 on hiring a 4x4 to help them go even deeper into the harsh outback. 1121 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,999 on hiring a 4x4 to help them go even deeper into the harsh outback. 1122 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,999 on hiring a 4x4 to help them go even deeper into the harsh outback. 1123 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:51,479 on hiring a 4x4 to help them go even deeper into the harsh outback. 1124 00:25:51,560 --> 00:25:51,999 Well, this looks like it could be it. Brilliant. 1125 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:53,999 Well, this looks like it could be it. Brilliant. 1126 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,359 Well, this looks like it could be it. Brilliant. 1127 00:25:55,440 --> 00:25:55,999 The further they go, the greater chance they have 1128 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,999 The further they go, the greater chance they have 1129 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:58,439 The further they go, the greater chance they have 1130 00:25:58,520 --> 00:25:59,999 of discovering old mine sites that haven't been thoroughly picked over. 1131 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,999 of discovering old mine sites that haven't been thoroughly picked over. 1132 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,079 of discovering old mine sites that haven't been thoroughly picked over. 1133 00:26:03,160 --> 00:26:03,999 These are really old dumps. They're probably 60, 70 years old. 1134 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,999 These are really old dumps. They're probably 60, 70 years old. 1135 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,919 These are really old dumps. They're probably 60, 70 years old. 1136 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,999 So, the good stuff's probably been taken from the top. 1137 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:10,439 So, the good stuff's probably been taken from the top. 1138 00:26:10,520 --> 00:26:11,999 But there might be some treasure underneath. 1139 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,639 But there might be some treasure underneath. 1140 00:26:12,720 --> 00:26:13,999 So, we're gonna dig down and see if we can find a bit more colour. 1141 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:15,839 So, we're gonna dig down and see if we can find a bit more colour. 1142 00:26:19,120 --> 00:26:19,999 We're going a little further down, and I'm just washing off 1143 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:21,999 We're going a little further down, and I'm just washing off 1144 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:22,439 We're going a little further down, and I'm just washing off 1145 00:26:22,520 --> 00:26:23,999 to help get some of the dirt off 1146 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,439 to help get some of the dirt off 1147 00:26:25,520 --> 00:26:25,999 so we can see if there's any colour 1148 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,719 so we can see if there's any colour 1149 00:26:27,800 --> 00:26:27,999 inside any of these bits of ironstone. 1150 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,999 inside any of these bits of ironstone. 1151 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:30,119 inside any of these bits of ironstone. 1152 00:26:33,040 --> 00:26:33,999 Hang a minute, Carl? 1153 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:35,119 Hang a minute, Carl? 1154 00:26:35,200 --> 00:26:35,999 Look at that. Oh, look at that. Wow. 1155 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,679 Look at that. Oh, look at that. Wow. 1156 00:26:37,760 --> 00:26:37,999 That's real colour. That's beautiful. Lovely. 1157 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,999 That's real colour. That's beautiful. Lovely. 1158 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:41,519 That's real colour. That's beautiful. Lovely. 1159 00:26:41,600 --> 00:26:41,999 Wow, look at that. 1160 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,999 Wow, look at that. 1161 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:44,159 Wow, look at that. 1162 00:26:44,240 --> 00:26:45,999 There's loads of little veins in there as well. 1163 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:46,559 There's loads of little veins in there as well. 1164 00:26:46,640 --> 00:26:47,999 That could face on the top there. 1165 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,839 That could face on the top there. 1166 00:26:48,920 --> 00:26:49,999 It goes all the way through. Wow. Yeah. 1167 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,239 It goes all the way through. Wow. Yeah. 1168 00:26:51,320 --> 00:26:51,999 If we come down on the face of that. Look at that. That's a stone. 1169 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,999 If we come down on the face of that. Look at that. That's a stone. 1170 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,679 If we come down on the face of that. Look at that. That's a stone. 1171 00:26:54,760 --> 00:26:55,999 If the opal in this stone runs right through it, 1172 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,719 If the opal in this stone runs right through it, 1173 00:26:57,800 --> 00:26:57,999 it will create a full opal face 1174 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,999 it will create a full opal face 1175 00:27:00,080 --> 00:27:01,999 which could be worth around $500. 1176 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:03,279 which could be worth around $500. 1177 00:27:03,360 --> 00:27:03,999 Have you got another bit? Yeah, hang on. 1178 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,599 Have you got another bit? Yeah, hang on. 1179 00:27:06,680 --> 00:27:07,999 Were they all in that last shovelful? Yeah. 1180 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:08,839 Were they all in that last shovelful? Yeah. 1181 00:27:08,920 --> 00:27:09,999 It all just came together. Oh, wow, look at that. 1182 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,439 It all just came together. Oh, wow, look at that. 1183 00:27:11,520 --> 00:27:11,999 That colour's stunning. That's my favourite. 1184 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,599 That colour's stunning. That's my favourite. 1185 00:27:13,680 --> 00:27:13,999 That's the green. Yellow-green. 1186 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,679 That's the green. Yellow-green. 1187 00:27:15,760 --> 00:27:15,999 I can't believe that just came out of there. 1188 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,999 I can't believe that just came out of there. 1189 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,199 I can't believe that just came out of there. 1190 00:27:18,280 --> 00:27:19,999 Look at the brightness. 1191 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,079 Look at the brightness. 1192 00:27:21,160 --> 00:27:21,999 That is so vibrant. 1193 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:23,919 That is so vibrant. 1194 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,999 That's fantastic. Isn't it? We've got a stone to cut. 1195 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,039 That's fantastic. Isn't it? We've got a stone to cut. 1196 00:27:29,280 --> 00:27:29,999 We've just found some really, really amazing colour. 1197 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,999 We've just found some really, really amazing colour. 1198 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,479 We've just found some really, really amazing colour. 1199 00:27:33,560 --> 00:27:33,999 Some really bright blue-green. 1200 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:35,999 Some really bright blue-green. 1201 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:37,239 Some really bright blue-green. 1202 00:27:37,320 --> 00:27:37,999 It might have a nice face on it. 1203 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:39,599 It might have a nice face on it. 1204 00:27:39,680 --> 00:27:39,999 So these are potential jewellery opals. 1205 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,999 So these are potential jewellery opals. 1206 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:42,159 So these are potential jewellery opals. 1207 00:27:42,240 --> 00:27:43,999 These are the first cuttable stones we've seen 1208 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:44,479 These are the first cuttable stones we've seen 1209 00:27:44,560 --> 00:27:45,999 since we arrived in Opalton yesterday. So, this is exciting. 1210 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:47,719 since we arrived in Opalton yesterday. So, this is exciting. 1211 00:27:47,800 --> 00:27:47,999 If I can cut those to their best, I think we got enough stones to cut. 1212 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,999 If I can cut those to their best, I think we got enough stones to cut. 1213 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,159 If I can cut those to their best, I think we got enough stones to cut. 1214 00:27:51,240 --> 00:27:51,999 Do you reckon? Yeah, I do. 1215 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,359 Do you reckon? Yeah, I do. 1216 00:27:53,440 --> 00:27:53,999 If we can find a buyer for those, 1217 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,199 If we can find a buyer for those, 1218 00:27:55,280 --> 00:27:55,999 we definitely have enough to get set up in White Cliffs. Yeah. 1219 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,999 we definitely have enough to get set up in White Cliffs. Yeah. 1220 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:58,079 we definitely have enough to get set up in White Cliffs. Yeah. 1221 00:27:59,480 --> 00:27:59,999 Back at their mobile base, the Poms will need 1222 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,999 Back at their mobile base, the Poms will need 1223 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:02,199 Back at their mobile base, the Poms will need 1224 00:28:02,280 --> 00:28:03,999 Carl's newly-learned skills at cutting stones... 1225 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,439 Carl's newly-learned skills at cutting stones... 1226 00:28:05,520 --> 00:28:05,999 I'll probably be a bit cautious, not wanting to do the wrong thing. 1227 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,999 I'll probably be a bit cautious, not wanting to do the wrong thing. 1228 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:08,879 I'll probably be a bit cautious, not wanting to do the wrong thing. 1229 00:28:08,960 --> 00:28:09,999 ..and Mary's skills at making jewellery 1230 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,519 ..and Mary's skills at making jewellery 1231 00:28:11,600 --> 00:28:11,999 to turn these rough stones worth hundreds 1232 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,999 to turn these rough stones worth hundreds 1233 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:14,239 to turn these rough stones worth hundreds 1234 00:28:14,320 --> 00:28:15,999 into finished pieces worth thousands. 1235 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,999 into finished pieces worth thousands. 1236 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,199 into finished pieces worth thousands. 1237 00:28:18,280 --> 00:28:19,999 There's a lot of sun spots in the face. 1238 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:20,639 There's a lot of sun spots in the face. 1239 00:28:20,720 --> 00:28:21,999 If those sunspots clear out, there's some beautiful colour underneath. 1240 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,999 If those sunspots clear out, there's some beautiful colour underneath. 1241 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:24,239 If those sunspots clear out, there's some beautiful colour underneath. 1242 00:28:24,320 --> 00:28:25,999 But it's very thin. 1243 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:26,319 But it's very thin. 1244 00:28:29,160 --> 00:28:29,999 Hope we don't lose the colour. 1245 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,159 Hope we don't lose the colour. 1246 00:28:34,440 --> 00:28:35,999 Oh. 1247 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,439 Oh. 1248 00:28:38,120 --> 00:28:39,999 I think I've stuffed it up. 1249 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:40,319 I think I've stuffed it up. 1250 00:28:47,240 --> 00:28:47,999 She knows. She knows exactly. 1251 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,639 She knows. She knows exactly. 1252 00:28:49,720 --> 00:28:49,999 Lady, here. 1253 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,839 Lady, here. 1254 00:28:51,920 --> 00:28:51,999 In Mintabie, rival miners have pegged a claim 1255 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,999 In Mintabie, rival miners have pegged a claim 1256 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,799 In Mintabie, rival miners have pegged a claim 1257 00:28:54,880 --> 00:28:55,999 right next to the Tunnel Rats' rich opal mine, 1258 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,999 right next to the Tunnel Rats' rich opal mine, 1259 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:58,079 right next to the Tunnel Rats' rich opal mine, 1260 00:28:58,160 --> 00:28:59,999 putting them on high alert. 1261 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,039 putting them on high alert. 1262 00:29:01,120 --> 00:29:01,999 Just put the dog on the leash at the front there for security measures. 1263 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,999 Just put the dog on the leash at the front there for security measures. 1264 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,999 Just put the dog on the leash at the front there for security measures. 1265 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:06,159 Just put the dog on the leash at the front there for security measures. 1266 00:29:06,240 --> 00:29:07,999 They bark at everything, and anything. 1267 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:08,399 They bark at everything, and anything. 1268 00:29:08,480 --> 00:29:09,999 So, anyone snooping around, she will let us know for sure. 1269 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:11,999 So, anyone snooping around, she will let us know for sure. 1270 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:12,239 So, anyone snooping around, she will let us know for sure. 1271 00:29:12,320 --> 00:29:13,999 Get going, buddy. Yeah, it looks like it. 1272 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:15,239 Get going, buddy. Yeah, it looks like it. 1273 00:29:15,320 --> 00:29:15,999 (JACKHAMMER WHIRS) 1274 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:16,599 (JACKHAMMER WHIRS) 1275 00:29:16,680 --> 00:29:17,999 Yeah, it wants to. 1276 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,599 Yeah, it wants to. 1277 00:29:18,680 --> 00:29:19,999 (BAYDEN GRUNTS) Timber! 1278 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:20,559 (BAYDEN GRUNTS) Timber! 1279 00:29:20,640 --> 00:29:21,999 In just two months, they face eviction 1280 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:22,879 In just two months, they face eviction 1281 00:29:22,960 --> 00:29:23,999 from their camp and mining claims. 1282 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,639 from their camp and mining claims. 1283 00:29:25,720 --> 00:29:25,999 And now, with rival miners closing in, 1284 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,999 And now, with rival miners closing in, 1285 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:28,159 And now, with rival miners closing in, 1286 00:29:28,240 --> 00:29:29,999 it's a race to find opal. 1287 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,799 it's a race to find opal. 1288 00:29:30,880 --> 00:29:31,999 RODNEY: Every day, I feel that we're running out of time 1289 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,959 RODNEY: Every day, I feel that we're running out of time 1290 00:29:34,040 --> 00:29:35,999 and I'm trying to look for ways to cut corners 1291 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,599 and I'm trying to look for ways to cut corners 1292 00:29:37,680 --> 00:29:37,999 to get the dirt out faster. 1293 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,999 to get the dirt out faster. 1294 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:40,199 to get the dirt out faster. 1295 00:29:40,280 --> 00:29:41,999 Dad's gonna be homeless. I'm gonna be homeless. 1296 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,759 Dad's gonna be homeless. I'm gonna be homeless. 1297 00:29:42,840 --> 00:29:43,999 We need money to be able to buy another place. 1298 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:45,999 We need money to be able to buy another place. 1299 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:46,959 We need money to be able to buy another place. 1300 00:29:53,560 --> 00:29:53,999 Like, it's trying. There's a fleck of red, but that's all. 1301 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,999 Like, it's trying. There's a fleck of red, but that's all. 1302 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:56,719 Like, it's trying. There's a fleck of red, but that's all. 1303 00:29:56,800 --> 00:29:57,999 Up here, we've got potch and colour, 1304 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,439 Up here, we've got potch and colour, 1305 00:29:59,520 --> 00:29:59,999 and here we've got green. 1306 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,719 and here we've got green. 1307 00:30:01,800 --> 00:30:01,999 We'll come in over the top and we'll drop it down. 1308 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:03,999 We'll come in over the top and we'll drop it down. 1309 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,159 We'll come in over the top and we'll drop it down. 1310 00:30:05,240 --> 00:30:05,999 You don't want to get the jackhammer too close, 1311 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,279 You don't want to get the jackhammer too close, 1312 00:30:07,360 --> 00:30:07,999 or you'll smash up all your opal. 1313 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:08,959 or you'll smash up all your opal. 1314 00:30:09,040 --> 00:30:09,999 Right-o, give us a hand. You all right? 1315 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:11,999 Right-o, give us a hand. You all right? 1316 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,519 Right-o, give us a hand. You all right? 1317 00:30:12,600 --> 00:30:13,999 Oh, yeah, there's green up there. Oh, yes. 1318 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,159 Oh, yeah, there's green up there. Oh, yes. 1319 00:30:15,240 --> 00:30:15,999 Look at that. Look at that. Yeah. 1320 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:17,999 Look at that. Look at that. Yeah. 1321 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,519 Look at that. Look at that. Yeah. 1322 00:30:19,600 --> 00:30:19,999 It's pay dirt, mate. It's pay dirt. 1323 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,999 It's pay dirt, mate. It's pay dirt. 1324 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:22,119 It's pay dirt, mate. It's pay dirt. 1325 00:30:22,200 --> 00:30:23,999 All right, what do you wanna do? Green, blues, reds. 1326 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,479 All right, what do you wanna do? Green, blues, reds. 1327 00:30:32,360 --> 00:30:33,999 Look at those pieces. (LEESE EXCLAIMING) 1328 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:34,759 Look at those pieces. (LEESE EXCLAIMING) 1329 00:30:36,840 --> 00:30:37,999 You know, it just seems like... 1330 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:38,999 You know, it just seems like... 1331 00:30:39,080 --> 00:30:39,999 it just keeps on getting better. 1332 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,119 it just keeps on getting better. 1333 00:30:41,200 --> 00:30:41,999 Chuck it in the drum, and let's get it all. Yeah, let's get it all. 1334 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,999 Chuck it in the drum, and let's get it all. Yeah, let's get it all. 1335 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:44,239 Chuck it in the drum, and let's get it all. Yeah, let's get it all. 1336 00:30:46,240 --> 00:30:47,999 Bayden, look at that. Oh. 1337 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,559 Bayden, look at that. Oh. 1338 00:30:49,640 --> 00:30:49,999 I can't see any there. No, I got it off with my hand. 1339 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,999 I can't see any there. No, I got it off with my hand. 1340 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:53,879 I can't see any there. No, I got it off with my hand. 1341 00:30:53,960 --> 00:30:53,999 (GASPS) Look at that. Look at freaking... Yes! 1342 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:55,999 (GASPS) Look at that. Look at freaking... Yes! 1343 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,999 (GASPS) Look at that. Look at freaking... Yes! 1344 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:58,199 (GASPS) Look at that. Look at freaking... Yes! 1345 00:30:58,280 --> 00:30:59,999 Yes! That's what I'm talking about. 1346 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,479 Yes! That's what I'm talking about. 1347 00:31:01,560 --> 00:31:01,999 Yes! Yes! 1348 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,559 Yes! Yes! 1349 00:31:07,480 --> 00:31:07,999 I'm nearly shaking! Yes! 1350 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,999 I'm nearly shaking! Yes! 1351 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:10,439 I'm nearly shaking! Yes! 1352 00:31:15,160 --> 00:31:15,999 Yeah. We need another bucket. 1353 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:17,999 Yeah. We need another bucket. 1354 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,199 Yeah. We need another bucket. 1355 00:31:18,280 --> 00:31:19,999 Oh, use the Bobcat. 1356 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:20,279 Oh, use the Bobcat. 1357 00:31:20,360 --> 00:31:21,999 I think I'm bragging now. I think I might have 1358 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:22,519 I think I'm bragging now. I think I might have 1359 00:31:22,600 --> 00:31:23,999 to just start dumping in the Bobcat. 1360 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,319 to just start dumping in the Bobcat. 1361 00:31:24,400 --> 00:31:25,999 It's the find they desperately need to move out of Mintabie, 1362 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:27,999 It's the find they desperately need to move out of Mintabie, 1363 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:28,039 It's the find they desperately need to move out of Mintabie, 1364 00:31:28,120 --> 00:31:29,999 and keep their opal dream alive. 1365 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,999 and keep their opal dream alive. 1366 00:31:31,080 --> 00:31:31,999 The green just held off and held off and held off, 1367 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,519 The green just held off and held off and held off, 1368 00:31:33,600 --> 00:31:33,999 and all of a sudden, it's like, 'Hey. It's time to pay you.' Come find me. 1369 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:35,999 and all of a sudden, it's like, 'Hey. It's time to pay you.' Come find me. 1370 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,039 and all of a sudden, it's like, 'Hey. It's time to pay you.' Come find me. 1371 00:31:37,120 --> 00:31:37,999 And, mate, it's come at a good time for us, I'll tell you. 1372 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,999 And, mate, it's come at a good time for us, I'll tell you. 1373 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:40,679 And, mate, it's come at a good time for us, I'll tell you. 1374 00:31:47,560 --> 00:31:47,999 Hope we don't lose the colour. 1375 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,559 Hope we don't lose the colour. 1376 00:31:52,760 --> 00:31:53,999 Oh. 1377 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,759 Oh. 1378 00:31:58,520 --> 00:31:59,999 I think I've stuffed it up. 1379 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,519 I think I've stuffed it up. 1380 00:32:00,600 --> 00:32:01,999 At the start of his dream journey to become an opal miner, 1381 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,559 At the start of his dream journey to become an opal miner, 1382 00:32:03,640 --> 00:32:03,999 British ex-schoolteacher Carl has made his first rookie mistake. 1383 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:05,999 British ex-schoolteacher Carl has made his first rookie mistake. 1384 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,999 British ex-schoolteacher Carl has made his first rookie mistake. 1385 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:08,439 British ex-schoolteacher Carl has made his first rookie mistake. 1386 00:32:08,520 --> 00:32:09,999 I got overexcited, trying to get the sunspots out 1387 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:10,679 I got overexcited, trying to get the sunspots out 1388 00:32:10,760 --> 00:32:11,999 so I could see the colour, 1389 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,359 so I could see the colour, 1390 00:32:12,440 --> 00:32:13,999 and I've taken both out. The colour, and the sunspots have gone. 1391 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,519 and I've taken both out. The colour, and the sunspots have gone. 1392 00:32:15,600 --> 00:32:15,999 We're just down to bare ironstone. 1393 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:17,599 We're just down to bare ironstone. 1394 00:32:17,680 --> 00:32:17,999 With its high moisture content, opal is relatively soft 1395 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,999 With its high moisture content, opal is relatively soft 1396 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:21,439 With its high moisture content, opal is relatively soft 1397 00:32:21,520 --> 00:32:21,999 compared to other gems, and is easily damaged 1398 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,999 compared to other gems, and is easily damaged 1399 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,599 compared to other gems, and is easily damaged 1400 00:32:24,680 --> 00:32:25,999 by an inexperienced cutter. 1401 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,079 by an inexperienced cutter. 1402 00:32:27,160 --> 00:32:27,999 We only had two stones that looked like they were promising. 1403 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:29,879 We only had two stones that looked like they were promising. 1404 00:32:29,960 --> 00:32:29,999 So, we've got one left. That one has to work 1405 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,999 So, we've got one left. That one has to work 1406 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:32,119 So, we've got one left. That one has to work 1407 00:32:32,200 --> 00:32:33,999 if we're gonna make any money. 1408 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:34,919 if we're gonna make any money. 1409 00:32:35,000 --> 00:32:35,999 I'm just letting the stone roll around, 1410 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,959 I'm just letting the stone roll around, 1411 00:32:38,040 --> 00:32:39,999 taking off some more of the ironstone and letting the shape appear. 1412 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:41,719 taking off some more of the ironstone and letting the shape appear. 1413 00:32:41,800 --> 00:32:41,999 Jeweller Mary is already crafting $1,000 worth of gold 1414 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,999 Jeweller Mary is already crafting $1,000 worth of gold 1415 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:45,999 Jeweller Mary is already crafting $1,000 worth of gold 1416 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:46,239 Jeweller Mary is already crafting $1,000 worth of gold 1417 00:32:46,320 --> 00:32:47,999 into a ring for the stone. 1418 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,319 into a ring for the stone. 1419 00:32:50,120 --> 00:32:51,999 Because gold's quite expensive to buy, I usually just buy it 1420 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:53,599 Because gold's quite expensive to buy, I usually just buy it 1421 00:32:53,680 --> 00:32:53,999 for each commission that I do, 1422 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,719 for each commission that I do, 1423 00:32:55,800 --> 00:32:55,999 but I've got a little piece left over. 1424 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,999 but I've got a little piece left over. 1425 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:58,759 but I've got a little piece left over. 1426 00:32:58,840 --> 00:32:59,999 We're just trying to make the opal fit. 1427 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,439 We're just trying to make the opal fit. 1428 00:33:04,160 --> 00:33:05,999 Mary, do you wanna bring your gold out, darling, and see if this fits? 1429 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,799 Mary, do you wanna bring your gold out, darling, and see if this fits? 1430 00:33:07,880 --> 00:33:07,999 Yeah. 1431 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,479 Yeah. 1432 00:33:10,560 --> 00:33:11,999 That's gonna be a beautiful ring, isn't it? Yeah, well done. 1433 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,839 That's gonna be a beautiful ring, isn't it? Yeah, well done. 1434 00:33:15,680 --> 00:33:15,999 Opals are quite soft. As a gemstone, they're quite fragile. 1435 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,999 Opals are quite soft. As a gemstone, they're quite fragile. 1436 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,999 Opals are quite soft. As a gemstone, they're quite fragile. 1437 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,159 Opals are quite soft. As a gemstone, they're quite fragile. 1438 00:33:21,240 --> 00:33:21,999 If there's a slight weakness in the opal, it can crack and break. 1439 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,999 If there's a slight weakness in the opal, it can crack and break. 1440 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,959 If there's a slight weakness in the opal, it can crack and break. 1441 00:33:25,040 --> 00:33:25,999 So this is quite nerve wrecking. 1442 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,839 So this is quite nerve wrecking. 1443 00:33:32,200 --> 00:33:33,999 So I think that's almost there. 1444 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:34,999 So I think that's almost there. 1445 00:33:35,080 --> 00:33:35,999 It goes in there nicely, but it just, sort of, catches slightly. 1446 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,999 It goes in there nicely, but it just, sort of, catches slightly. 1447 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,879 It goes in there nicely, but it just, sort of, catches slightly. 1448 00:33:39,960 --> 00:33:39,999 Carl. What? 1449 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,959 Carl. What? 1450 00:33:42,040 --> 00:33:43,999 The opal's still too big. Are you kidding me? 1451 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,599 The opal's still too big. Are you kidding me? 1452 00:33:45,680 --> 00:33:45,999 I need to have a bit of gold still on the outside of the back plate. 1453 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,999 I need to have a bit of gold still on the outside of the back plate. 1454 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,039 I need to have a bit of gold still on the outside of the back plate. 1455 00:33:49,120 --> 00:33:49,999 That's gonna be a lot smaller, Mary. 1456 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,279 That's gonna be a lot smaller, Mary. 1457 00:33:51,360 --> 00:33:51,999 It needs to be like this on both sides. 1458 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,599 It needs to be like this on both sides. 1459 00:33:53,680 --> 00:33:53,999 That's a lot. 1460 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,319 That's a lot. 1461 00:33:59,360 --> 00:33:59,999 Usually, you start with the opal, 1462 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,359 Usually, you start with the opal, 1463 00:34:01,440 --> 00:34:01,999 and you cut the metal to the size of the opal. 1464 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,439 and you cut the metal to the size of the opal. 1465 00:34:03,520 --> 00:34:03,999 But because gold is hideously expensive, 1466 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,959 But because gold is hideously expensive, 1467 00:34:06,040 --> 00:34:07,999 we've had to trim the opal to the size of the metal, 1468 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:08,599 we've had to trim the opal to the size of the metal, 1469 00:34:08,680 --> 00:34:09,999 which is just heart-breaking. 1470 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,279 which is just heart-breaking. 1471 00:34:15,400 --> 00:34:15,999 Yeah, that'll do. Stop! 1472 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:17,679 Yeah, that'll do. Stop! 1473 00:34:19,280 --> 00:34:19,999 So, now we've re-cut the stone, and I've filed the ring. 1474 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:21,999 So, now we've re-cut the stone, and I've filed the ring. 1475 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,799 So, now we've re-cut the stone, and I've filed the ring. 1476 00:34:23,880 --> 00:34:23,999 So, now, hopefully, when I put it on there, 1477 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,999 So, now, hopefully, when I put it on there, 1478 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,439 So, now, hopefully, when I put it on there, 1479 00:34:26,520 --> 00:34:27,999 it should stand up on its own. 1480 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:28,639 it should stand up on its own. 1481 00:34:28,720 --> 00:34:29,999 I've got a couple of pieces of solder here 1482 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,879 I've got a couple of pieces of solder here 1483 00:34:30,960 --> 00:34:31,999 that will hopefully join the ring band to the setting. 1484 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,999 that will hopefully join the ring band to the setting. 1485 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:35,999 that will hopefully join the ring band to the setting. 1486 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,319 that will hopefully join the ring band to the setting. 1487 00:34:39,520 --> 00:34:39,999 So, now, I've just got to heat it all to the same temperature. 1488 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,999 So, now, I've just got to heat it all to the same temperature. 1489 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,679 So, now, I've just got to heat it all to the same temperature. 1490 00:34:43,760 --> 00:34:43,999 And then I'll pickle that for about 40 minutes. 1491 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,999 And then I'll pickle that for about 40 minutes. 1492 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,799 And then I'll pickle that for about 40 minutes. 1493 00:34:47,880 --> 00:34:47,999 The ring is pickled in a solution of acid and water 1494 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,999 The ring is pickled in a solution of acid and water 1495 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,119 The ring is pickled in a solution of acid and water 1496 00:34:51,200 --> 00:34:51,999 to remove residues from the solder. 1497 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,999 to remove residues from the solder. 1498 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,159 to remove residues from the solder. 1499 00:34:54,240 --> 00:34:55,999 And finally, the opal is placed in its setting. 1500 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,999 And finally, the opal is placed in its setting. 1501 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:58,239 And finally, the opal is placed in its setting. 1502 00:34:58,320 --> 00:34:59,999 It's the perfect size, which is why it's taken too long. 1503 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,999 It's the perfect size, which is why it's taken too long. 1504 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:02,279 It's the perfect size, which is why it's taken too long. 1505 00:35:02,360 --> 00:35:03,999 Setting opals is quite dodgy 1506 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:05,519 Setting opals is quite dodgy 1507 00:35:05,600 --> 00:35:05,999 because they're so fragile. 1508 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,759 because they're so fragile. 1509 00:35:07,840 --> 00:35:07,999 When it just survives the whole process, it's really nice to see it. 1510 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,999 When it just survives the whole process, it's really nice to see it. 1511 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,839 When it just survives the whole process, it's really nice to see it. 1512 00:35:11,920 --> 00:35:11,999 Karl and Mary have turned a $500 stone 1513 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,999 Karl and Mary have turned a $500 stone 1514 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,359 Karl and Mary have turned a $500 stone 1515 00:35:15,440 --> 00:35:15,999 and $1,000 of gold into a piece they hope is worth over $6,000. 1516 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:17,999 and $1,000 of gold into a piece they hope is worth over $6,000. 1517 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,999 and $1,000 of gold into a piece they hope is worth over $6,000. 1518 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:20,959 and $1,000 of gold into a piece they hope is worth over $6,000. 1519 00:35:21,040 --> 00:35:21,999 The ring is 14 karat gold. 1520 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,439 The ring is 14 karat gold. 1521 00:35:23,520 --> 00:35:23,999 $6,000 even sounds cheap, but we need the money. 1522 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,999 $6,000 even sounds cheap, but we need the money. 1523 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:26,759 $6,000 even sounds cheap, but we need the money. 1524 00:35:26,840 --> 00:35:27,999 And Carl has polished five more lower quality stones. 1525 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:29,999 And Carl has polished five more lower quality stones. 1526 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,959 And Carl has polished five more lower quality stones. 1527 00:35:31,040 --> 00:35:31,999 The stones, we'd like $1,000, but I'd probably ask for $1,500. 1528 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,999 The stones, we'd like $1,000, but I'd probably ask for $1,500. 1529 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,079 The stones, we'd like $1,000, but I'd probably ask for $1,500. 1530 00:35:35,160 --> 00:35:35,999 In their first ever opal deal, Carl and Mary are meeting 1531 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,999 In their first ever opal deal, Carl and Mary are meeting 1532 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:38,919 In their first ever opal deal, Carl and Mary are meeting 1533 00:35:39,000 --> 00:35:39,999 with experienced opal buyer, Erik Madsen, 1534 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,839 with experienced opal buyer, Erik Madsen, 1535 00:35:41,920 --> 00:35:41,999 who travels the Queensland opal fields looking for stock. 1536 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999 who travels the Queensland opal fields looking for stock. 1537 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,759 who travels the Queensland opal fields looking for stock. 1538 00:35:45,840 --> 00:35:45,999 Good to see you, Erik. Mary, how are you? 1539 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,999 Good to see you, Erik. Mary, how are you? 1540 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,159 Good to see you, Erik. Mary, how are you? 1541 00:35:48,240 --> 00:35:49,999 I'm an opal dealer from Sydney, and they mentioned to me 1542 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:50,719 I'm an opal dealer from Sydney, and they mentioned to me 1543 00:35:50,800 --> 00:35:51,999 that they have some nice pieces that they would like to show to me, 1544 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:53,999 that they have some nice pieces that they would like to show to me, 1545 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:54,839 that they have some nice pieces that they would like to show to me, 1546 00:35:54,920 --> 00:35:55,999 and maybe wanna sell. 1547 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:56,919 and maybe wanna sell. 1548 00:35:57,000 --> 00:35:57,999 So, we've managed to find a few pieces... Yeah. 1549 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,279 So, we've managed to find a few pieces... Yeah. 1550 00:35:59,360 --> 00:35:59,999 ..which I've cut and polished. 1551 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,199 ..which I've cut and polished. 1552 00:36:02,280 --> 00:36:03,999 So that's those there. Yeah. 1553 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,079 So that's those there. Yeah. 1554 00:36:05,160 --> 00:36:05,999 ERIK: Yeah, OK, that's a bit of... 1555 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,999 ERIK: Yeah, OK, that's a bit of... 1556 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:09,039 ERIK: Yeah, OK, that's a bit of... 1557 00:36:09,120 --> 00:36:09,999 It's not worth a real big amount of money. 1558 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,599 It's not worth a real big amount of money. 1559 00:36:11,680 --> 00:36:11,999 I've also made a ring with a really nice opal. 1560 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,999 I've also made a ring with a really nice opal. 1561 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,199 I've also made a ring with a really nice opal. 1562 00:36:17,560 --> 00:36:17,999 Oh, that's beautiful. 1563 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,879 Oh, that's beautiful. 1564 00:36:19,960 --> 00:36:19,999 So, it's 14-karat gold. 1565 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:21,999 So, it's 14-karat gold. 1566 00:36:22,080 --> 00:36:23,999 That's our prize gem out of the lot. 1567 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,159 That's our prize gem out of the lot. 1568 00:36:24,240 --> 00:36:25,999 It's clean face. It's got all the colours. Yeah. 1569 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:26,879 It's clean face. It's got all the colours. Yeah. 1570 00:36:28,960 --> 00:36:29,999 And you like to sell the whole lot as one parcel lot? 1571 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,999 And you like to sell the whole lot as one parcel lot? 1572 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:32,839 And you like to sell the whole lot as one parcel lot? 1573 00:36:32,920 --> 00:36:33,999 Ideally. So, how much are you looking at? 1574 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,439 Ideally. So, how much are you looking at? 1575 00:36:35,520 --> 00:36:35,999 We'd like $1,500 for the stones. 1576 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,999 We'd like $1,500 for the stones. 1577 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:38,159 We'd like $1,500 for the stones. 1578 00:36:38,240 --> 00:36:39,999 And the ring's gotta be worth at least $6,000. $6,000. Yeah. 1579 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:41,159 And the ring's gotta be worth at least $6,000. $6,000. Yeah. 1580 00:36:41,240 --> 00:36:41,999 Yeah. $7,500. 1581 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,999 Yeah. $7,500. 1582 00:36:44,080 --> 00:36:45,999 You know, $7,500 for the lot, I think it's a bit high for me. 1583 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,679 You know, $7,500 for the lot, I think it's a bit high for me. 1584 00:36:48,760 --> 00:36:49,999 I'm interested in it. 1585 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,199 I'm interested in it. 1586 00:36:52,880 --> 00:36:53,999 I can give you $6,500 for the lot. 1587 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,999 I can give you $6,500 for the lot. 1588 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:56,319 I can give you $6,500 for the lot. 1589 00:36:57,880 --> 00:36:57,999 What do you think about that? 1590 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,879 What do you think about that? 1591 00:36:59,960 --> 00:36:59,999 Erm... What do you reckon? 1592 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,999 Erm... What do you reckon? 1593 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,279 Erm... What do you reckon? 1594 00:37:04,360 --> 00:37:05,999 It's less than what we wanted, but... Yeah, I think... 1595 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,519 It's less than what we wanted, but... Yeah, I think... 1596 00:37:07,600 --> 00:37:07,999 Yeah, we need it, really, don't we? Yeah. 1597 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,719 Yeah, we need it, really, don't we? Yeah. 1598 00:37:09,800 --> 00:37:09,999 Yeah, OK, $6,500. OK. 1599 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,919 Yeah, OK, $6,500. OK. 1600 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,999 Thanks, Erik. Thank you. Thank you very much. 1601 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:14,519 Thanks, Erik. Thank you. Thank you very much. 1602 00:37:14,600 --> 00:37:15,999 Their opal is boulder opal, 1603 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:16,599 Their opal is boulder opal, 1604 00:37:16,680 --> 00:37:17,999 cut and polished with one set in a gold ring. 1605 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,759 cut and polished with one set in a gold ring. 1606 00:37:19,840 --> 00:37:19,999 Worth $6,500, it's just the kick-start the Brits need 1607 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,999 Worth $6,500, it's just the kick-start the Brits need 1608 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,999 Worth $6,500, it's just the kick-start the Brits need 1609 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,159 Worth $6,500, it's just the kick-start the Brits need 1610 00:37:24,240 --> 00:37:25,999 to begin their new life as opal miners. 1611 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:27,599 to begin their new life as opal miners. 1612 00:37:27,680 --> 00:37:27,999 This place has been really good for us. It's been a fantastic experience, 1613 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,999 This place has been really good for us. It's been a fantastic experience, 1614 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,839 This place has been really good for us. It's been a fantastic experience, 1615 00:37:31,920 --> 00:37:31,999 and we're looking forward to moving on towards White Cliffs now. 1616 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,999 and we're looking forward to moving on towards White Cliffs now. 1617 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,639 and we're looking forward to moving on towards White Cliffs now. 1618 00:37:35,720 --> 00:37:35,999 We've made enough money to help us set up our own mine. 1619 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,999 We've made enough money to help us set up our own mine. 1620 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,959 We've made enough money to help us set up our own mine. 1621 00:37:40,040 --> 00:37:41,999 At least get some power tools, and lights for when we're tunnelling. 1622 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,799 At least get some power tools, and lights for when we're tunnelling. 1623 00:37:43,880 --> 00:37:43,999 We're looking forward to learning more about opal, 1624 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,999 We're looking forward to learning more about opal, 1625 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,319 We're looking forward to learning more about opal, 1626 00:37:46,400 --> 00:37:47,999 a bit more about mining, a bit more about ourselves 1627 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:48,719 a bit more about mining, a bit more about ourselves 1628 00:37:48,800 --> 00:37:49,999 and having the adventure. 1629 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:50,799 and having the adventure. 1630 00:37:56,360 --> 00:37:57,999 There's a couple of bob, mate! 1631 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,079 There's a couple of bob, mate! 1632 00:37:59,160 --> 00:37:59,999 Oh, yeah? Yeah, yeah. 1633 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,759 Oh, yeah? Yeah, yeah. 1634 00:38:00,840 --> 00:38:01,999 Where's the other half? Up here. 1635 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:02,439 Where's the other half? Up here. 1636 00:38:02,520 --> 00:38:03,999 After years of finding just enough to survive, 1637 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,999 After years of finding just enough to survive, 1638 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,039 After years of finding just enough to survive, 1639 00:38:06,120 --> 00:38:07,999 the Bushmen's opal drought appears to be over. 1640 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:09,279 the Bushmen's opal drought appears to be over. 1641 00:38:09,360 --> 00:38:09,999 I reckon, Les, that this is gonna be a payday. 1642 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,999 I reckon, Les, that this is gonna be a payday. 1643 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,559 I reckon, Les, that this is gonna be a payday. 1644 00:38:12,640 --> 00:38:13,999 I know the baked beans cupboard's nearly empty. 1645 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:14,959 I know the baked beans cupboard's nearly empty. 1646 00:38:15,040 --> 00:38:15,999 Yeah. Oh, man, it's everywhere. 1647 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:17,999 Yeah. Oh, man, it's everywhere. 1648 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,079 Yeah. Oh, man, it's everywhere. 1649 00:38:19,160 --> 00:38:19,999 I'm scared to dig it out, Les. It's been that long. 1650 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,719 I'm scared to dig it out, Les. It's been that long. 1651 00:38:21,800 --> 00:38:21,999 Do you want me to get under it? No, it's too big for that. 1652 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,999 Do you want me to get under it? No, it's too big for that. 1653 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,959 Do you want me to get under it? No, it's too big for that. 1654 00:38:28,160 --> 00:38:29,999 Oh, man. 1655 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,519 Oh, man. 1656 00:38:31,600 --> 00:38:31,999 Digging colour out of the wall, there's no better feeling. 1657 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,999 Digging colour out of the wall, there's no better feeling. 1658 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:34,679 Digging colour out of the wall, there's no better feeling. 1659 00:38:34,760 --> 00:38:35,999 For Rod and Les, opal fever has struck again. 1660 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,999 For Rod and Les, opal fever has struck again. 1661 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:38,639 For Rod and Les, opal fever has struck again. 1662 00:38:38,720 --> 00:38:39,999 When you got the opal bug bad, it's the joy you get looking into it. 1663 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,999 When you got the opal bug bad, it's the joy you get looking into it. 1664 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,039 When you got the opal bug bad, it's the joy you get looking into it. 1665 00:38:43,120 --> 00:38:43,999 Something about the colours do something to your soul. 1666 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:45,999 Something about the colours do something to your soul. 1667 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:46,319 Something about the colours do something to your soul. 1668 00:38:46,400 --> 00:38:47,999 It's just so pretty. 1669 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,479 It's just so pretty. 1670 00:38:48,560 --> 00:38:49,999 I love looking at opal. 1671 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:50,639 I love looking at opal. 1672 00:38:50,720 --> 00:38:51,999 Oh-ho-ho! Les! 1673 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,159 Oh-ho-ho! Les! 1674 00:38:53,240 --> 00:38:53,999 I'd say that will go in the colour jar, mate. 1675 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,599 I'd say that will go in the colour jar, mate. 1676 00:38:56,680 --> 00:38:57,999 Yeah, this is a really good place. 1677 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:58,799 Yeah, this is a really good place. 1678 00:38:58,880 --> 00:38:59,999 Hard work, trying to break all the bloody stuff 1679 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,999 Hard work, trying to break all the bloody stuff 1680 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,919 Hard work, trying to break all the bloody stuff 1681 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:05,999 you have to go through to find this, and here it is. 1682 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,999 you have to go through to find this, and here it is. 1683 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:08,799 you have to go through to find this, and here it is. 1684 00:39:08,880 --> 00:39:09,999 Oh, man, what a feeling. 1685 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,999 Oh, man, what a feeling. 1686 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:12,359 Oh, man, what a feeling. 1687 00:39:12,440 --> 00:39:13,999 I reckon you dream in black and white, 1688 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:14,559 I reckon you dream in black and white, 1689 00:39:14,640 --> 00:39:15,999 but I know I dream in colour. 1690 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:17,319 but I know I dream in colour. 1691 00:39:17,400 --> 00:39:17,999 Oh, ho ho ho! 1692 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,879 Oh, ho ho ho! 1693 00:39:19,960 --> 00:39:19,999 She keeps going. 1694 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,999 She keeps going. 1695 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:22,239 She keeps going. 1696 00:39:22,320 --> 00:39:23,999 This here is as good as it gets for blue-green. 1697 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,999 This here is as good as it gets for blue-green. 1698 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:26,239 This here is as good as it gets for blue-green. 1699 00:39:26,320 --> 00:39:27,999 You know, that could be a three-grand stone. 1700 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,039 You know, that could be a three-grand stone. 1701 00:39:29,120 --> 00:39:29,999 Getting into some good money now. Look at that twinkle in there. 1702 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,999 Getting into some good money now. Look at that twinkle in there. 1703 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:32,479 Getting into some good money now. Look at that twinkle in there. 1704 00:39:32,560 --> 00:39:33,999 It's gonna be a good payday when we cash it in. 1705 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:35,559 It's gonna be a good payday when we cash it in. 1706 00:39:35,640 --> 00:39:35,999 We'd have something different to eat than bloody beans and kangaroos. 1707 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,999 We'd have something different to eat than bloody beans and kangaroos. 1708 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,679 We'd have something different to eat than bloody beans and kangaroos. 1709 00:39:39,760 --> 00:39:39,999 Beautiful stuff. I reckon we picked up 20 grand. 1710 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,999 Beautiful stuff. I reckon we picked up 20 grand. 1711 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,439 Beautiful stuff. I reckon we picked up 20 grand. 1712 00:39:45,120 --> 00:39:45,999 The Bushmen have unearthed high quality black opal, 1713 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,999 The Bushmen have unearthed high quality black opal, 1714 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,599 The Bushmen have unearthed high quality black opal, 1715 00:39:48,680 --> 00:39:49,999 mainly medium-value blue-green 1716 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:50,999 mainly medium-value blue-green 1717 00:39:51,080 --> 00:39:51,999 on an intense black base. 1718 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,399 on an intense black base. 1719 00:39:53,480 --> 00:39:53,999 They have almost 400 grams 1720 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,879 They have almost 400 grams 1721 00:39:55,960 --> 00:39:55,999 with an estimated value of $20,000, 1722 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,999 with an estimated value of $20,000, 1723 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:59,999 with an estimated value of $20,000, 1724 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,079 with an estimated value of $20,000, 1725 00:40:00,160 --> 00:40:01,999 taking their season total to over $30,000. 1726 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,999 taking their season total to over $30,000. 1727 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:04,679 taking their season total to over $30,000. 1728 00:40:04,760 --> 00:40:05,999 How good is that? That's real good. 1729 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,319 How good is that? That's real good. 1730 00:40:09,200 --> 00:40:09,999 I'm feeling pretty, bloody good about 1731 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,999 I'm feeling pretty, bloody good about 1732 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,079 I'm feeling pretty, bloody good about 1733 00:40:12,160 --> 00:40:13,999 all these bits of colours coming my way. 1734 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:14,399 all these bits of colours coming my way. 1735 00:40:14,480 --> 00:40:15,999 Yeah, I do smile to myself, 1736 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,959 Yeah, I do smile to myself, 1737 00:40:18,040 --> 00:40:19,999 and I think it's really good. 1738 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,999 and I think it's really good. 1739 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:22,359 and I think it's really good. 1740 00:40:22,440 --> 00:40:23,999 We hit $20 grand there this afternoon, which is fantastic. 1741 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,759 We hit $20 grand there this afternoon, which is fantastic. 1742 00:40:25,840 --> 00:40:25,999 It's a lot of money, but I reckon there's bigger things to come. 1743 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,999 It's a lot of money, but I reckon there's bigger things to come. 1744 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,239 It's a lot of money, but I reckon there's bigger things to come. 1745 00:40:29,320 --> 00:40:29,999 If this is the edge of it, you imagine what the good stuff's gonna be like. 1746 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,999 If this is the edge of it, you imagine what the good stuff's gonna be like. 1747 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:32,799 If this is the edge of it, you imagine what the good stuff's gonna be like. 1748 00:40:32,880 --> 00:40:33,999 A bloody river in here, if this is only the edge. 1749 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,439 A bloody river in here, if this is only the edge. 1750 00:40:36,960 --> 00:40:37,999 I'm thinking we're gonna hit it in this claim. 1751 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,439 I'm thinking we're gonna hit it in this claim. 1752 00:40:39,520 --> 00:40:39,999 This might be the claim that gets us all we want. 1753 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:41,999 This might be the claim that gets us all we want. 1754 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,839 This might be the claim that gets us all we want. 1755 00:40:55,680 --> 00:40:55,999 Good morning, Robert. Good morning colour opal miners. 1756 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,999 Good morning, Robert. Good morning colour opal miners. 1757 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:58,919 Good morning, Robert. Good morning colour opal miners. 1758 00:40:59,000 --> 00:40:59,999 At the Tunnel Rats' Mintabie camp, fellow miner 1759 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,999 At the Tunnel Rats' Mintabie camp, fellow miner 1760 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:02,279 At the Tunnel Rats' Mintabie camp, fellow miner 1761 00:41:02,360 --> 00:41:03,999 and and international opal dealer, Robert Haanstra 1762 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:04,759 and and international opal dealer, Robert Haanstra 1763 00:41:04,840 --> 00:41:05,999 has arrived to value their recent find. 1764 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,039 has arrived to value their recent find. 1765 00:41:07,120 --> 00:41:07,999 How are you going, mate? Nice to see you. 1766 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,159 How are you going, mate? Nice to see you. 1767 00:41:09,240 --> 00:41:09,999 Robert goes to the region, and keeps an eye on the prices 1768 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,999 Robert goes to the region, and keeps an eye on the prices 1769 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:12,399 Robert goes to the region, and keeps an eye on the prices 1770 00:41:12,480 --> 00:41:13,999 cos he also mines himself. 1771 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:14,919 cos he also mines himself. 1772 00:41:15,000 --> 00:41:15,999 So, I trust his judgment, for sure. 1773 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,999 So, I trust his judgment, for sure. 1774 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,239 So, I trust his judgment, for sure. 1775 00:41:18,320 --> 00:41:19,999 Valuing opal is subject to a number of variables, 1776 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,919 Valuing opal is subject to a number of variables, 1777 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,999 including colour, size, brightness and shape. 1778 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,999 including colour, size, brightness and shape. 1779 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:26,199 including colour, size, brightness and shape. 1780 00:41:26,280 --> 00:41:27,999 All righty, so, the two categories I've separated into 1781 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,999 All righty, so, the two categories I've separated into 1782 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,359 All righty, so, the two categories I've separated into 1783 00:41:30,440 --> 00:41:31,999 is your top grade, which is all you're solid cutters here 1784 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,999 is your top grade, which is all you're solid cutters here 1785 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:34,519 is your top grade, which is all you're solid cutters here 1786 00:41:34,600 --> 00:41:35,999 with a very bright bar along the top of it, 1787 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,479 with a very bright bar along the top of it, 1788 00:41:37,560 --> 00:41:37,999 and using the potch as your base. 1789 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:39,879 and using the potch as your base. 1790 00:41:39,960 --> 00:41:39,999 And this is the largest stone in the lesser grade. 1791 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:41,999 And this is the largest stone in the lesser grade. 1792 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,559 And this is the largest stone in the lesser grade. 1793 00:41:42,640 --> 00:41:43,999 This one's more of a jelly, and you can see the comparison difference, 1794 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,999 This one's more of a jelly, and you can see the comparison difference, 1795 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,719 This one's more of a jelly, and you can see the comparison difference, 1796 00:41:46,800 --> 00:41:47,999 where you've got a really dense pattern 1797 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:48,799 where you've got a really dense pattern 1798 00:41:48,880 --> 00:41:49,999 and very bright to a jelly, which is very grey in the lower grade. 1799 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,999 and very bright to a jelly, which is very grey in the lower grade. 1800 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,599 and very bright to a jelly, which is very grey in the lower grade. 1801 00:41:53,680 --> 00:41:53,999 And you got a lot of smaller stones. 1802 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,879 And you got a lot of smaller stones. 1803 00:41:55,960 --> 00:41:55,999 Bear opal a mixture of lighter and darker Mintabie crystal. 1804 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:57,999 Bear opal a mixture of lighter and darker Mintabie crystal. 1805 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:59,999 Bear opal a mixture of lighter and darker Mintabie crystal. 1806 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,599 Bear opal a mixture of lighter and darker Mintabie crystal. 1807 00:42:00,680 --> 00:42:01,999 It's in the rough, and there is 800 grams of it. 1808 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,999 It's in the rough, and there is 800 grams of it. 1809 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,159 It's in the rough, and there is 800 grams of it. 1810 00:42:05,240 --> 00:42:05,999 So how much have we got here, Rob? 1811 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,359 So how much have we got here, Rob? 1812 00:42:07,440 --> 00:42:07,999 Well, for the four parcels, obviously, the top two are the best. 1813 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,999 Well, for the four parcels, obviously, the top two are the best. 1814 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:10,519 Well, for the four parcels, obviously, the top two are the best. 1815 00:42:10,600 --> 00:42:11,999 The second two are very nice colour, but smaller pieces. 1816 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,359 The second two are very nice colour, but smaller pieces. 1817 00:42:13,440 --> 00:42:13,999 I've come to a total general estimate of... 1818 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,999 I've come to a total general estimate of... 1819 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:16,879 I've come to a total general estimate of... 1820 00:42:20,960 --> 00:42:21,999 $37,500. 1821 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:22,919 $37,500. 1822 00:42:23,000 --> 00:42:23,999 Yes! All right! Yes. 1823 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,079 Yes! All right! Yes. 1824 00:42:25,160 --> 00:42:25,999 So, yeah, I wish you the best there. That's awesome. 1825 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,719 So, yeah, I wish you the best there. That's awesome. 1826 00:42:27,800 --> 00:42:27,999 I'm excited. Finally. High-five! 1827 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,999 I'm excited. Finally. High-five! 1828 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,399 I'm excited. Finally. High-five! 1829 00:42:33,120 --> 00:42:33,999 LEESE: I think that mine has a lot more to give. 1830 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,999 LEESE: I think that mine has a lot more to give. 1831 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:36,639 LEESE: I think that mine has a lot more to give. 1832 00:42:36,720 --> 00:42:37,999 Every time you have a look, you just seem to find something. 1833 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,999 Every time you have a look, you just seem to find something. 1834 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:40,079 Every time you have a look, you just seem to find something. 1835 00:42:40,160 --> 00:42:41,999 The opal just seems to keep coming, one pocket after the next pocket. 1836 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,999 The opal just seems to keep coming, one pocket after the next pocket. 1837 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:45,359 The opal just seems to keep coming, one pocket after the next pocket. 1838 00:42:45,440 --> 00:42:45,999 It just makes me so happy that I haven't wasted my life. 1839 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:47,999 It just makes me so happy that I haven't wasted my life. 1840 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,999 It just makes me so happy that I haven't wasted my life. 1841 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:50,079 It just makes me so happy that I haven't wasted my life. 1842 00:42:50,160 --> 00:42:51,999 That's something that we've been waiting for 1843 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:52,479 That's something that we've been waiting for 1844 00:42:52,560 --> 00:42:53,999 for a long, long, long time, to see it and experience it. 1845 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,999 for a long, long, long time, to see it and experience it. 1846 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,799 for a long, long, long time, to see it and experience it. 1847 00:42:56,880 --> 00:42:57,999 Opal keeps on coming out, and all of a sudden, 1848 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,159 Opal keeps on coming out, and all of a sudden, 1849 00:42:59,240 --> 00:42:59,999 it's red, it's greens, its oranges, and all sudden it gets darker. 1850 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,999 it's red, it's greens, its oranges, and all sudden it gets darker. 1851 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:02,799 it's red, it's greens, its oranges, and all sudden it gets darker. 1852 00:43:02,880 --> 00:43:03,999 And it's just... It's beautiful. 1853 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,359 And it's just... It's beautiful. 1854 00:43:05,440 --> 00:43:05,999 I'm just hoping when it actually does make 1855 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,439 I'm just hoping when it actually does make 1856 00:43:07,520 --> 00:43:07,999 proper thick stuff, that's gonna be all black opal, mate. 1857 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,999 proper thick stuff, that's gonna be all black opal, mate. 1858 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:10,799 proper thick stuff, that's gonna be all black opal, mate. 1859 00:43:12,400 --> 00:43:13,999 That will really be a lot of change. 1860 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:14,399 That will really be a lot of change. 1861 00:43:17,640 --> 00:43:17,999 Subtitles by Deluxe 1862 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,639 Subtitles by Deluxe 1863 00:43:20,305 --> 00:44:20,642 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm