"Outback Opal Hunters" Episode #4.5

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,239 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 3 00:00:03,320 --> 00:00:03,999 Les! Come have a look at this. 4 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:05,439 Les! Come have a look at this. 5 00:00:05,520 --> 00:00:05,999 The Bushmen risk it all, mining the rock 6 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,919 The Bushmen risk it all, mining the rock 7 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,999 that holds up their roof. 8 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:10,199 that holds up their roof. 9 00:00:10,280 --> 00:00:11,999 I think we can make it safe, Les. Yeah, and the (BLEEP) roof could fall in on us. 10 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,999 I think we can make it safe, Les. Yeah, and the (BLEEP) roof could fall in on us. 11 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:14,879 I think we can make it safe, Les. Yeah, and the (BLEEP) roof could fall in on us. 12 00:00:14,960 --> 00:00:15,999 It's not worth dying for a few bucks. 13 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,079 It's not worth dying for a few bucks. 14 00:00:17,160 --> 00:00:17,999 Ugh! 15 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,159 Ugh! 16 00:00:19,240 --> 00:00:19,999 CARL: We're spending money faster than we're making it at the moment. 17 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,599 CARL: We're spending money faster than we're making it at the moment. 18 00:00:21,680 --> 00:00:21,999 The Poms get their first taste of real mining... 19 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,999 The Poms get their first taste of real mining... 20 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,519 The Poms get their first taste of real mining... 21 00:00:25,600 --> 00:00:25,999 MARY: I'm just a bit concerned that he's not looking after himself. 22 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,999 MARY: I'm just a bit concerned that he's not looking after himself. 23 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:29,039 MARY: I'm just a bit concerned that he's not looking after himself. 24 00:00:29,120 --> 00:00:29,999 ..struggling to find their first piece of opal underground. 25 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,999 ..struggling to find their first piece of opal underground. 26 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:32,679 ..struggling to find their first piece of opal underground. 27 00:00:32,760 --> 00:00:33,999 Shattered. Absolutely shattered. 28 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:34,959 Shattered. Absolutely shattered. 29 00:00:35,040 --> 00:00:35,999 It's more your mirror on the tree that I'm worried about. 30 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,999 It's more your mirror on the tree that I'm worried about. 31 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:38,399 It's more your mirror on the tree that I'm worried about. 32 00:00:38,480 --> 00:00:39,999 Pete Cooke nurses a busted shoulder... 33 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:40,839 Pete Cooke nurses a busted shoulder... 34 00:00:40,920 --> 00:00:41,999 I'm frustrated as hell. I should be down there on the ground, shovelling sand. 35 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,999 I'm frustrated as hell. I should be down there on the ground, shovelling sand. 36 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:44,999 I'm frustrated as hell. I should be down there on the ground, shovelling sand. 37 00:00:45,080 --> 00:00:45,999 ..forcing rookie Sam to take on more than he can handle. 38 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:47,999 ..forcing rookie Sam to take on more than he can handle. 39 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,119 ..forcing rookie Sam to take on more than he can handle. 40 00:00:48,200 --> 00:00:49,999 You've got to be really careful. What's this button do? 41 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,079 You've got to be really careful. What's this button do? 42 00:00:52,960 --> 00:00:53,999 You OK? (RUMBLING) 43 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,119 You OK? (RUMBLING) 44 00:00:55,200 --> 00:00:55,999 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 45 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:57,199 (THEME MUSIC PLAYING) 46 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:05,074 47 00:01:18,120 --> 00:01:19,999 ROD: Bondi has ended up being a pretty good claim. 48 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:20,479 ROD: Bondi has ended up being a pretty good claim. 49 00:01:20,560 --> 00:01:21,999 You know, we haven't dug a great deal of it. 50 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,439 You know, we haven't dug a great deal of it. 51 00:01:23,520 --> 00:01:23,999 We've got good money, 52 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,639 We've got good money, 53 00:01:25,720 --> 00:01:25,999 but we've had a bloody lot of things gone wrong. 54 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:27,999 but we've had a bloody lot of things gone wrong. 55 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:28,519 but we've had a bloody lot of things gone wrong. 56 00:01:28,600 --> 00:01:29,999 Blower's broken down. 57 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,719 Blower's broken down. 58 00:01:30,800 --> 00:01:31,999 If the blower don't go, there's nothing we can do... 59 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:33,999 If the blower don't go, there's nothing we can do... 60 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:34,519 If the blower don't go, there's nothing we can do... 61 00:01:34,600 --> 00:01:35,999 Yeah. ..until we get it going. 62 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,799 Yeah. ..until we get it going. 63 00:01:36,880 --> 00:01:37,999 Yeah. I don't know what's the cause of the bloody problem. 64 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,999 Yeah. I don't know what's the cause of the bloody problem. 65 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:40,759 Yeah. I don't know what's the cause of the bloody problem. 66 00:01:40,840 --> 00:01:41,999 In outback New South Wales, 67 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,919 In outback New South Wales, 68 00:01:43,000 --> 00:01:43,999 the Bushmen's recent run of success is under threat 69 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,999 the Bushmen's recent run of success is under threat 70 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:46,119 the Bushmen's recent run of success is under threat 71 00:01:46,200 --> 00:01:47,999 from a broken-down rock extractor. 72 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,559 from a broken-down rock extractor. 73 00:01:51,200 --> 00:01:51,999 The blower's so important 74 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,199 The blower's so important 75 00:01:53,280 --> 00:01:53,999 because once you've got a pile of dirt on the ground, 76 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,799 because once you've got a pile of dirt on the ground, 77 00:01:55,880 --> 00:01:55,999 you can't move your digger forward any more. 78 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,999 you can't move your digger forward any more. 79 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:58,039 you can't move your digger forward any more. 80 00:01:58,120 --> 00:01:59,999 So, you've got to suck all that dirt out. 81 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,559 So, you've got to suck all that dirt out. 82 00:02:00,640 --> 00:02:01,999 So without the blower, it stops everything. 83 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,399 So without the blower, it stops everything. 84 00:02:05,840 --> 00:02:05,999 (EXCLAIMS) 85 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,839 (EXCLAIMS) 86 00:02:09,520 --> 00:02:09,999 We think it's this coupling. 87 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,799 We think it's this coupling. 88 00:02:11,880 --> 00:02:11,999 Till we get it off, we won't actually know. 89 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,999 Till we get it off, we won't actually know. 90 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:14,319 Till we get it off, we won't actually know. 91 00:02:18,280 --> 00:02:19,999 That's what it is. Yeah. 92 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:21,999 That's what it is. Yeah. 93 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:22,039 That's what it is. Yeah. 94 00:02:22,120 --> 00:02:23,999 This coupling goes on to the shaft that drives the fan, 95 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,999 This coupling goes on to the shaft that drives the fan, 96 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:26,079 This coupling goes on to the shaft that drives the fan, 97 00:02:26,160 --> 00:02:27,999 and all the inside in here is all flogged out. 98 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:28,999 and all the inside in here is all flogged out. 99 00:02:29,080 --> 00:02:29,999 So, to get a new one of these, we'll have to send this away. 100 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,999 So, to get a new one of these, we'll have to send this away. 101 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:32,239 So, to get a new one of these, we'll have to send this away. 102 00:02:32,320 --> 00:02:33,999 Yeah. Oh, Jesus. That's, what, 103 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,479 Yeah. Oh, Jesus. That's, what, 104 00:02:35,560 --> 00:02:35,999 three or four weeks, probably? Yeah, probably. 105 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,999 three or four weeks, probably? Yeah, probably. 106 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,519 three or four weeks, probably? Yeah, probably. 107 00:02:38,600 --> 00:02:39,999 (SIGHS) If it's not one damn thing, it's another. 108 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,319 (SIGHS) If it's not one damn thing, it's another. 109 00:02:44,040 --> 00:02:45,999 You ready? Yeah. 110 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:46,439 You ready? Yeah. 111 00:02:46,520 --> 00:02:47,999 BOTH: Oh! 112 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,519 BOTH: Oh! 113 00:02:48,600 --> 00:02:49,999 Yeah, that's money. That's money, mate. 114 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:50,679 Yeah, that's money. That's money, mate. 115 00:02:50,760 --> 00:02:51,999 This season, The Bushmen have steadily closed in 116 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,679 This season, The Bushmen have steadily closed in 117 00:02:53,760 --> 00:02:53,999 on their $60,000 target, 118 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,879 on their $60,000 target, 119 00:02:55,960 --> 00:02:55,999 hunting legendary black opal. 120 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,999 hunting legendary black opal. 121 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:58,159 hunting legendary black opal. 122 00:02:58,240 --> 00:02:59,999 Because we haven't found money for so long, 123 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:00,279 Because we haven't found money for so long, 124 00:03:00,360 --> 00:03:01,999 I've, erm, racked some bills up. 125 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:02,399 I've, erm, racked some bills up. 126 00:03:02,480 --> 00:03:03,999 And now we've got a bit of money, we do have to spend it 127 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:05,999 And now we've got a bit of money, we do have to spend it 128 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:06,399 And now we've got a bit of money, we do have to spend it 129 00:03:06,480 --> 00:03:07,999 on the machinery. There's things that need fixing. 130 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,879 on the machinery. There's things that need fixing. 131 00:03:11,840 --> 00:03:11,999 Recent family news gives even more reason 132 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,999 Recent family news gives even more reason 133 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:14,199 Recent family news gives even more reason 134 00:03:14,280 --> 00:03:15,999 to find opal fast. 135 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:16,279 to find opal fast. 136 00:03:16,360 --> 00:03:17,999 Our youngest daughter, we've just found out 137 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:18,479 Our youngest daughter, we've just found out 138 00:03:18,560 --> 00:03:19,999 that she's pregnant with our latest grandchild. 139 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,799 that she's pregnant with our latest grandchild. 140 00:03:22,840 --> 00:03:23,999 Amanda wants to be there at the week of the birth 141 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,879 Amanda wants to be there at the week of the birth 142 00:03:25,960 --> 00:03:25,999 so that she doesn't miss anything. Yeah. 143 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,999 so that she doesn't miss anything. Yeah. 144 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:28,359 so that she doesn't miss anything. Yeah. 145 00:03:28,440 --> 00:03:29,999 And if we just get a little tiny bit more money, 146 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,319 And if we just get a little tiny bit more money, 147 00:03:31,400 --> 00:03:31,999 we should be able to- No. We can do it. 148 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,999 we should be able to- No. We can do it. 149 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:34,119 we should be able to- No. We can do it. 150 00:03:34,200 --> 00:03:35,999 We're fine. We'll be doing it. Yeah, I know we can do it. 151 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,079 We're fine. We'll be doing it. Yeah, I know we can do it. 152 00:03:37,160 --> 00:03:37,999 At the moment, we haven't probably got enough money. 153 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,999 At the moment, we haven't probably got enough money. 154 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:40,239 At the moment, we haven't probably got enough money. 155 00:03:40,320 --> 00:03:41,999 I haven't told Amanda yet. She still thinks everything's rosy, 156 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,719 I haven't told Amanda yet. She still thinks everything's rosy, 157 00:03:43,800 --> 00:03:43,999 but there's no other way to get there than finding more opal. 158 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:45,999 but there's no other way to get there than finding more opal. 159 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,999 but there's no other way to get there than finding more opal. 160 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:48,119 but there's no other way to get there than finding more opal. 161 00:03:50,240 --> 00:03:51,999 Well, I've had a bit of an idea come to me, Les. 162 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:52,519 Well, I've had a bit of an idea come to me, Les. 163 00:03:52,600 --> 00:03:53,999 Yeah? Now, I don't know 164 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,119 Yeah? Now, I don't know 165 00:03:55,200 --> 00:03:55,999 whether you remember, Brian had that claim down there 166 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,719 whether you remember, Brian had that claim down there 167 00:03:57,800 --> 00:03:57,999 that you called it The Maze. Yeah. 168 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,799 that you called it The Maze. Yeah. 169 00:03:59,880 --> 00:03:59,999 Well, he got over a million dollars out of that. 170 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,999 Well, he got over a million dollars out of that. 171 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:02,119 Well, he got over a million dollars out of that. 172 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:03,999 And when he retired... (CLEARS THROAT) ..he told me 173 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:04,959 And when he retired... (CLEARS THROAT) ..he told me 174 00:04:05,040 --> 00:04:05,999 there was money still in the columns down there, 175 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,999 there was money still in the columns down there, 176 00:04:08,080 --> 00:04:09,999 that the columns are a bit dodgy taking it out 177 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:10,919 that the columns are a bit dodgy taking it out 178 00:04:11,000 --> 00:04:11,999 cos the roof down there is not real good. 179 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:12,959 cos the roof down there is not real good. 180 00:04:13,040 --> 00:04:13,999 How dangerous is this mine? We can go there and have a look. 181 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,999 How dangerous is this mine? We can go there and have a look. 182 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:16,399 How dangerous is this mine? We can go there and have a look. 183 00:04:16,480 --> 00:04:17,999 Oh, yeah. 184 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,479 Oh, yeah. 185 00:04:18,560 --> 00:04:19,999 Eight kilometres from their Bondi mine lies The Maze, 186 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:21,999 Eight kilometres from their Bondi mine lies The Maze, 187 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:22,799 Eight kilometres from their Bondi mine lies The Maze, 188 00:04:22,880 --> 00:04:23,999 abandoned by a retired Lightning Ridge miner... 189 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,639 abandoned by a retired Lightning Ridge miner... 190 00:04:25,720 --> 00:04:25,999 No wonder he called this The Maze. There's drives down in every direction. Yeah. 191 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:27,999 No wonder he called this The Maze. There's drives down in every direction. Yeah. 192 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,639 No wonder he called this The Maze. There's drives down in every direction. Yeah. 193 00:04:29,720 --> 00:04:29,999 ..a labyrinth of hundreds of metres of tunnels 194 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,999 ..a labyrinth of hundreds of metres of tunnels 195 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:32,439 ..a labyrinth of hundreds of metres of tunnels 196 00:04:32,520 --> 00:04:33,999 held up only by unstable columns of rock. 197 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:35,519 held up only by unstable columns of rock. 198 00:04:36,600 --> 00:04:37,999 This is where he told me, I'm pretty sure, Les, 199 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,039 This is where he told me, I'm pretty sure, Les, 200 00:04:39,120 --> 00:04:39,999 cos he said there's paint on the two columns. 201 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,719 cos he said there's paint on the two columns. 202 00:04:41,800 --> 00:04:41,999 I'd really like to take these out. 203 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,999 I'd really like to take these out. 204 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:44,679 I'd really like to take these out. 205 00:04:44,760 --> 00:04:45,999 I reckon there's money in them. There might be, but I don't know. 206 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:47,999 I reckon there's money in them. There might be, but I don't know. 207 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,039 I reckon there's money in them. There might be, but I don't know. 208 00:04:48,120 --> 00:04:49,999 You can only take out a certain amount of dirt. 209 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:50,239 You can only take out a certain amount of dirt. 210 00:04:50,320 --> 00:04:51,999 You have to leave columns in there to hold the roof up. 211 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,639 You have to leave columns in there to hold the roof up. 212 00:04:54,880 --> 00:04:55,999 You can go pillar bashing, which is just that. 213 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,199 You can go pillar bashing, which is just that. 214 00:04:57,280 --> 00:04:57,999 You're gonna go in with a jackhammer and take the pillar out. 215 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:59,999 You're gonna go in with a jackhammer and take the pillar out. 216 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:00,799 You're gonna go in with a jackhammer and take the pillar out. 217 00:05:00,880 --> 00:05:01,999 Before you do that, you've gotta put props all the way around it 218 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,999 Before you do that, you've gotta put props all the way around it 219 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:04,519 Before you do that, you've gotta put props all the way around it 220 00:05:04,600 --> 00:05:05,999 so the roof has still got some support. 221 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,359 so the roof has still got some support. 222 00:05:07,440 --> 00:05:07,999 We put a double row of props here, 223 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,999 We put a double row of props here, 224 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:10,159 We put a double row of props here, 225 00:05:10,240 --> 00:05:11,999 then one row of props, say, here. 226 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,119 then one row of props, say, here. 227 00:05:13,200 --> 00:05:13,999 I think we can make it safe, Les. I really do. 228 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:15,919 I think we can make it safe, Les. I really do. 229 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,999 We might take them out for money. And the (BLEEP)-ing roof 230 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,479 We might take them out for money. And the (BLEEP)-ing roof 231 00:05:18,560 --> 00:05:19,999 could fall in on us. Well, it could. 232 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:20,599 could fall in on us. Well, it could. 233 00:05:20,680 --> 00:05:21,999 Yeah. I'm not crazy about knocking the pillars out. 234 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,439 Yeah. I'm not crazy about knocking the pillars out. 235 00:05:23,520 --> 00:05:23,999 That's not worth dying for a few bucks. 236 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,559 That's not worth dying for a few bucks. 237 00:05:25,640 --> 00:05:25,999 If it falls in on top of you, you can't spend any of it. 238 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,999 If it falls in on top of you, you can't spend any of it. 239 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:28,399 If it falls in on top of you, you can't spend any of it. 240 00:05:28,480 --> 00:05:29,999 Put a plaque up top, "He was stupid and he's still here." 241 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,999 Put a plaque up top, "He was stupid and he's still here." 242 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:32,039 Put a plaque up top, "He was stupid and he's still here." 243 00:05:32,120 --> 00:05:33,999 So, you're in? Uh... 244 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:34,239 So, you're in? Uh... 245 00:05:40,840 --> 00:05:41,999 500km to the south west... 246 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,359 500km to the south west... 247 00:05:46,840 --> 00:05:47,999 CARL: I'm just shovelling and shovelling and shovelling. 248 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,759 CARL: I'm just shovelling and shovelling and shovelling. 249 00:05:53,040 --> 00:05:53,999 The task at hand at the moment is to dig down another two or three feet 250 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,999 The task at hand at the moment is to dig down another two or three feet 251 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,119 The task at hand at the moment is to dig down another two or three feet 252 00:05:57,200 --> 00:05:57,999 before I can start to make any progress forwards 253 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,679 before I can start to make any progress forwards 254 00:05:59,760 --> 00:05:59,999 towards the face to really chase the opal. 255 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,999 towards the face to really chase the opal. 256 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:02,639 towards the face to really chase the opal. 257 00:06:02,720 --> 00:06:03,999 It's a big task to be doing on your own 258 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:04,919 It's a big task to be doing on your own 259 00:06:05,000 --> 00:06:05,999 with just a shovel at the moment. 260 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,999 with just a shovel at the moment. 261 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:08,079 with just a shovel at the moment. 262 00:06:08,160 --> 00:06:09,999 ..school teacher Carl Grice and jewellery maker Mary McMillan 263 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,999 ..school teacher Carl Grice and jewellery maker Mary McMillan 264 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,199 ..school teacher Carl Grice and jewellery maker Mary McMillan 265 00:06:12,280 --> 00:06:13,999 have sold up their home and most of their belongings 266 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:14,959 have sold up their home and most of their belongings 267 00:06:15,040 --> 00:06:15,999 and travelled 3,000km to seek an opal fortune 268 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,999 and travelled 3,000km to seek an opal fortune 269 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:18,919 and travelled 3,000km to seek an opal fortune 270 00:06:19,000 --> 00:06:19,999 in the remote town of White Cliffs. 271 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,039 in the remote town of White Cliffs. 272 00:06:21,120 --> 00:06:21,999 Population, 148. 273 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,999 Population, 148. 274 00:06:24,080 --> 00:06:25,999 There's no safety net for us. We haven't got a home waiting for us to come back to 275 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:27,999 There's no safety net for us. We haven't got a home waiting for us to come back to 276 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:28,079 There's no safety net for us. We haven't got a home waiting for us to come back to 277 00:06:28,160 --> 00:06:29,999 if all this fails. Everything we own is now in an RV. 278 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,799 if all this fails. Everything we own is now in an RV. 279 00:06:30,880 --> 00:06:31,999 The last of the rookie miners' savings have gone 280 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,479 The last of the rookie miners' savings have gone 281 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:33,999 towards $3,000 worth of equipment 282 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,999 towards $3,000 worth of equipment 283 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,199 towards $3,000 worth of equipment 284 00:06:36,280 --> 00:06:37,999 and a lease on a 120-year-old mine, 285 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,359 and a lease on a 120-year-old mine, 286 00:06:39,440 --> 00:06:39,999 hunting for crystal opal 287 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,439 hunting for crystal opal 288 00:06:41,520 --> 00:06:41,999 worth up to $5,000 a carat. 289 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,999 worth up to $5,000 a carat. 290 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:44,159 worth up to $5,000 a carat. 291 00:06:44,240 --> 00:06:45,999 My profession has been a teacher, so, really, 292 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:46,879 My profession has been a teacher, so, really, 293 00:06:46,960 --> 00:06:47,999 most my adult life, I've been in the classroom 294 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,759 most my adult life, I've been in the classroom 295 00:06:49,840 --> 00:06:49,999 rather than on the tools. 296 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:51,959 rather than on the tools. 297 00:06:53,080 --> 00:06:53,999 Mary's in the workshop making jewellery. 298 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,759 Mary's in the workshop making jewellery. 299 00:06:55,840 --> 00:06:55,999 And the idea is that I find the opal and cut it and Mary sets it. 300 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,999 And the idea is that I find the opal and cut it and Mary sets it. 301 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,279 And the idea is that I find the opal and cut it and Mary sets it. 302 00:06:59,360 --> 00:06:59,999 Carls' been busy digging, digging, digging, digging. 303 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,999 Carls' been busy digging, digging, digging, digging. 304 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,359 Carls' been busy digging, digging, digging, digging. 305 00:07:03,440 --> 00:07:03,999 We've left a lot of kind of conventional living behind. 306 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,999 We've left a lot of kind of conventional living behind. 307 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,159 We've left a lot of kind of conventional living behind. 308 00:07:06,240 --> 00:07:07,999 I'm really pleased we've done that because we love this lifestyle. 309 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,559 I'm really pleased we've done that because we love this lifestyle. 310 00:07:09,640 --> 00:07:09,999 But obviously, I need to have opal to create jewellery. 311 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,999 But obviously, I need to have opal to create jewellery. 312 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,679 But obviously, I need to have opal to create jewellery. 313 00:07:15,000 --> 00:07:15,999 I'm working all the hours that I possibly can. 314 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,159 I'm working all the hours that I possibly can. 315 00:07:17,240 --> 00:07:17,999 I'm down there straight after I finish my breakfast, 316 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,719 I'm down there straight after I finish my breakfast, 317 00:07:19,800 --> 00:07:19,999 and I'm coming out when it's dark. This is really hard work 318 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:21,999 and I'm coming out when it's dark. This is really hard work 319 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:22,799 and I'm coming out when it's dark. This is really hard work 320 00:07:22,880 --> 00:07:23,999 cos with the sole tipper, I'm continually shovelling, 321 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,719 cos with the sole tipper, I'm continually shovelling, 322 00:07:25,800 --> 00:07:25,999 the time it takes to tip and come down, 323 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,799 the time it takes to tip and come down, 324 00:07:27,880 --> 00:07:27,999 I've shovelled two buckets, they go in, and I'm shovelling again, 325 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,999 I've shovelled two buckets, they go in, and I'm shovelling again, 326 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,479 I've shovelled two buckets, they go in, and I'm shovelling again, 327 00:07:30,560 --> 00:07:31,999 so, yeah, there's only breaks when you take them. 328 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,079 so, yeah, there's only breaks when you take them. 329 00:07:33,160 --> 00:07:33,999 With limited experience and equipment, 330 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:35,599 With limited experience and equipment, 331 00:07:35,680 --> 00:07:35,999 the Poms have barely dented their $100,000 season target. 332 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,999 the Poms have barely dented their $100,000 season target. 333 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,679 the Poms have barely dented their $100,000 season target. 334 00:07:39,760 --> 00:07:39,999 I'm at a bit of a turning point at the moment 335 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,999 I'm at a bit of a turning point at the moment 336 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,119 I'm at a bit of a turning point at the moment 337 00:07:42,200 --> 00:07:43,999 because this drive here, which has already been begun, 338 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,719 because this drive here, which has already been begun, 339 00:07:45,800 --> 00:07:45,999 it's half full of all this backfill. So it's gonna take me at least a couple of weeks 340 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,999 it's half full of all this backfill. So it's gonna take me at least a couple of weeks 341 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,079 it's half full of all this backfill. So it's gonna take me at least a couple of weeks 342 00:07:49,160 --> 00:07:49,999 to get all this backfill out before I can continue it to get opal. 343 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:51,999 to get all this backfill out before I can continue it to get opal. 344 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:52,759 to get all this backfill out before I can continue it to get opal. 345 00:07:53,800 --> 00:07:53,999 But this here, I could start attacking this with a jackhammer, 346 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,999 But this here, I could start attacking this with a jackhammer, 347 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,999 But this here, I could start attacking this with a jackhammer, 348 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:58,079 But this here, I could start attacking this with a jackhammer, 349 00:07:58,160 --> 00:07:59,999 and straightaway, there's a chance there could be opal there. 350 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,279 and straightaway, there's a chance there could be opal there. 351 00:08:01,360 --> 00:08:01,999 Funds are running low. We need to be finding opal and making a bit of money 352 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,999 Funds are running low. We need to be finding opal and making a bit of money 353 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:04,879 Funds are running low. We need to be finding opal and making a bit of money 354 00:08:04,960 --> 00:08:05,999 because there is no plan B for us at the moment. 355 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,359 because there is no plan B for us at the moment. 356 00:08:10,080 --> 00:08:11,999 I was a bit apprehensive going down the mine for the first time, 357 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,399 I was a bit apprehensive going down the mine for the first time, 358 00:08:13,480 --> 00:08:13,999 didn't really know what to expect. 359 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,479 didn't really know what to expect. 360 00:08:15,560 --> 00:08:15,999 Welcome. Welcome to our mine. Ooh! 361 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:17,999 Welcome. Welcome to our mine. Ooh! 362 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,199 Welcome. Welcome to our mine. Ooh! 363 00:08:18,280 --> 00:08:19,999 (CHUCKLES) This is cool. 364 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:20,599 (CHUCKLES) This is cool. 365 00:08:20,680 --> 00:08:21,999 What I'd like to do is go through here and create our own drive. 366 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:23,679 What I'd like to do is go through here and create our own drive. 367 00:08:23,760 --> 00:08:23,999 Yeah. What do you think? It's bloody exciting. Yeah. 368 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,999 Yeah. What do you think? It's bloody exciting. Yeah. 369 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:26,719 Yeah. What do you think? It's bloody exciting. Yeah. 370 00:08:26,800 --> 00:08:27,999 So I can see ash band. 371 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,159 So I can see ash band. 372 00:08:29,240 --> 00:08:29,999 Ah, well spotted. Yeah. 373 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,279 Ah, well spotted. Yeah. 374 00:08:31,360 --> 00:08:31,999 We've been told there's been a lot of opal found around ash bands. 375 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:33,999 We've been told there's been a lot of opal found around ash bands. 376 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:34,479 We've been told there's been a lot of opal found around ash bands. 377 00:08:34,560 --> 00:08:35,999 We're in the right place. We could be finding opal any moment. 378 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,519 We're in the right place. We could be finding opal any moment. 379 00:08:37,600 --> 00:08:37,999 Wow. (GIGGLES) 380 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,679 Wow. (GIGGLES) 381 00:08:39,760 --> 00:08:39,999 Ash bands are formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. 382 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,999 Ash bands are formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. 383 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,999 Ash bands are formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago. 384 00:08:44,080 --> 00:08:45,999 The ash is rich in silica, 385 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:46,119 The ash is rich in silica, 386 00:08:46,200 --> 00:08:47,999 the primary mineral that creates opal. 387 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,839 the primary mineral that creates opal. 388 00:08:50,880 --> 00:08:51,999 Next step, jackhammer. 389 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:52,879 Next step, jackhammer. 390 00:08:53,960 --> 00:08:53,999 This is virgin ground, no-one's ever been in here before. 391 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,999 This is virgin ground, no-one's ever been in here before. 392 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:56,639 This is virgin ground, no-one's ever been in here before. 393 00:08:57,920 --> 00:08:57,999 Ten minutes from now, we could have a million dollars. Who knows? 394 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:59,999 Ten minutes from now, we could have a million dollars. Who knows? 395 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,039 Ten minutes from now, we could have a million dollars. Who knows? 396 00:09:11,480 --> 00:09:11,999 All right, just watch your branches. Straighten up. 397 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,999 All right, just watch your branches. Straighten up. 398 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:14,119 All right, just watch your branches. Straighten up. 399 00:09:15,480 --> 00:09:15,999 Am I gonna get past that ladder? Yeah, the ladder's all right. 400 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,999 Am I gonna get past that ladder? Yeah, the ladder's all right. 401 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,199 Am I gonna get past that ladder? Yeah, the ladder's all right. 402 00:09:19,280 --> 00:09:19,999 It's more your mirror on the tree that I'm worried about. 403 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,999 It's more your mirror on the tree that I'm worried about. 404 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:22,039 It's more your mirror on the tree that I'm worried about. 405 00:09:25,760 --> 00:09:25,999 In Lightning Ridge, outback New South Wales, 406 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,999 In Lightning Ridge, outback New South Wales, 407 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:28,959 In Lightning Ridge, outback New South Wales, 408 00:09:29,040 --> 00:09:29,999 Pete Cook and apprentice, Sam Westra... 409 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,199 Pete Cook and apprentice, Sam Westra... 410 00:09:31,280 --> 00:09:31,999 Over that way, if you can. 411 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,359 Over that way, if you can. 412 00:09:33,440 --> 00:09:33,999 ..are one arm down in the fight to rescue their season. 413 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,999 ..are one arm down in the fight to rescue their season. 414 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,559 ..are one arm down in the fight to rescue their season. 415 00:09:37,640 --> 00:09:37,999 I'm frustrated as hell. I don't like getting wounded. 416 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,999 I'm frustrated as hell. I don't like getting wounded. 417 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:40,799 I'm frustrated as hell. I don't like getting wounded. 418 00:09:40,880 --> 00:09:41,999 It slows the whole show down. 419 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,879 It slows the whole show down. 420 00:09:42,960 --> 00:09:43,999 It's uncomfortable, it's painful, 421 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:44,959 It's uncomfortable, it's painful, 422 00:09:45,040 --> 00:09:45,999 and I'm not doing my bit. 423 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:47,039 and I'm not doing my bit. 424 00:09:48,320 --> 00:09:49,999 Pete has severe tendon damage in his shoulder 425 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,079 Pete has severe tendon damage in his shoulder 426 00:09:51,160 --> 00:09:51,999 after an epic effort to get 427 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,159 after an epic effort to get 428 00:09:53,240 --> 00:09:53,999 their one-tonne digger into the Allawah claim. 429 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,999 their one-tonne digger into the Allawah claim. 430 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:56,239 their one-tonne digger into the Allawah claim. 431 00:09:56,320 --> 00:09:57,999 With me arm out of action, I can't go up and down these ladders. 432 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:59,999 With me arm out of action, I can't go up and down these ladders. 433 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,239 With me arm out of action, I can't go up and down these ladders. 434 00:10:00,320 --> 00:10:01,999 I'd rather be down there underground, showing him how to drive the digger. 435 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,839 I'd rather be down there underground, showing him how to drive the digger. 436 00:10:03,920 --> 00:10:03,999 If you're not careful with it, it can be a bit unpredictable 437 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,999 If you're not careful with it, it can be a bit unpredictable 438 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,879 If you're not careful with it, it can be a bit unpredictable 439 00:10:06,960 --> 00:10:07,999 when you're working the levers. 440 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:08,959 when you're working the levers. 441 00:10:09,040 --> 00:10:09,999 Now he's just got to try and figure it out himself. 442 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,759 Now he's just got to try and figure it out himself. 443 00:10:11,840 --> 00:10:11,999 So those two are your legs. Right, yeah. 444 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,999 So those two are your legs. Right, yeah. 445 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:14,079 So those two are your legs. Right, yeah. 446 00:10:14,160 --> 00:10:15,999 They put the feet down. Yeah. And then, erm, 447 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:16,839 They put the feet down. Yeah. And then, erm, 448 00:10:16,920 --> 00:10:17,999 that one's your roof ramp. Yeah. 449 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,919 that one's your roof ramp. Yeah. 450 00:10:19,000 --> 00:10:19,999 If it falls over, make sure you're not under it. 451 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,239 If it falls over, make sure you're not under it. 452 00:10:22,480 --> 00:10:23,999 The digger is now Sam and Pete's best bet 453 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,159 The digger is now Sam and Pete's best bet 454 00:10:25,240 --> 00:10:25,999 for reaching their $50,000 target, 455 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,999 for reaching their $50,000 target, 456 00:10:28,080 --> 00:10:29,999 hunting the most valuable of the rainbow gem: 457 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,799 hunting the most valuable of the rainbow gem: 458 00:10:30,880 --> 00:10:31,999 black opal. 459 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:32,879 black opal. 460 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:35,999 I'm in Lightning Ridge to find opal. 461 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,839 I'm in Lightning Ridge to find opal. 462 00:10:36,920 --> 00:10:37,999 I'm putting a lot of work in. 463 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:38,919 I'm putting a lot of work in. 464 00:10:39,000 --> 00:10:39,999 We go to work eight to five every day. 465 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,479 We go to work eight to five every day. 466 00:10:41,560 --> 00:10:41,999 Don't have too much to show for it, that's for sure. 467 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,999 Don't have too much to show for it, that's for sure. 468 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:44,479 Don't have too much to show for it, that's for sure. 469 00:10:44,560 --> 00:10:45,999 To make ends meet, 470 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:46,559 To make ends meet, 471 00:10:46,640 --> 00:10:47,999 Sam has taken a second job at the local pub. 472 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,639 Sam has taken a second job at the local pub. 473 00:10:49,720 --> 00:10:49,999 Now I've got to work 16 hours a day, every day, 474 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,999 Now I've got to work 16 hours a day, every day, 475 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:52,319 Now I've got to work 16 hours a day, every day, 476 00:10:52,400 --> 00:10:53,999 and at the end the day, I could be earning more money doing something else. 477 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,999 and at the end the day, I could be earning more money doing something else. 478 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:56,119 and at the end the day, I could be earning more money doing something else. 479 00:10:56,200 --> 00:10:57,999 I'll have one of that. No worries. 480 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:58,239 I'll have one of that. No worries. 481 00:10:58,320 --> 00:10:59,999 If we don't find opal at the end of this season, 482 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,119 If we don't find opal at the end of this season, 483 00:11:01,200 --> 00:11:01,999 I'd be a bit, you know, questioning my choices in a way, I suppose. 484 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,999 I'd be a bit, you know, questioning my choices in a way, I suppose. 485 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,999 I'd be a bit, you know, questioning my choices in a way, I suppose. 486 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,079 I'd be a bit, you know, questioning my choices in a way, I suppose. 487 00:11:06,160 --> 00:11:07,999 I've now got someone else to think about, too. 488 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,839 I've now got someone else to think about, too. 489 00:11:09,920 --> 00:11:09,999 My girlfriend, she supports me 490 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,999 My girlfriend, she supports me 491 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,439 My girlfriend, she supports me 492 00:11:12,520 --> 00:11:13,999 doing opal mining at this stage. 493 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:14,839 doing opal mining at this stage. 494 00:11:14,920 --> 00:11:15,999 But because I still work every night, 495 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,999 But because I still work every night, 496 00:11:18,080 --> 00:11:19,999 it puts strains on our relationship. 497 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:20,719 it puts strains on our relationship. 498 00:11:20,800 --> 00:11:21,999 We only see each other half an hour for lunch, half an hour for dinner. 499 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,999 We only see each other half an hour for lunch, half an hour for dinner. 500 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,799 We only see each other half an hour for lunch, half an hour for dinner. 501 00:11:24,880 --> 00:11:25,999 And then, one day a week on a Saturday, that's it. 502 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,999 And then, one day a week on a Saturday, that's it. 503 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:28,679 And then, one day a week on a Saturday, that's it. 504 00:11:29,720 --> 00:11:29,999 Really putting a lot into opal mining, 505 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,799 Really putting a lot into opal mining, 506 00:11:31,880 --> 00:11:31,999 so, erm, hopefully, it can give something back. 507 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,999 so, erm, hopefully, it can give something back. 508 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,079 so, erm, hopefully, it can give something back. 509 00:11:39,880 --> 00:11:39,999 I suppose I'm a bit nervous about the digger. 510 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:41,999 I suppose I'm a bit nervous about the digger. 511 00:11:42,080 --> 00:11:43,999 Erm, I've never used one before. 512 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:44,479 Erm, I've never used one before. 513 00:11:44,560 --> 00:11:45,999 They're just not real well-designed, and they're dangerous. 514 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,999 They're just not real well-designed, and they're dangerous. 515 00:11:50,160 --> 00:11:51,999 I'm a bit concerned. I'd much rather be down there with him, 516 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:53,559 I'm a bit concerned. I'd much rather be down there with him, 517 00:11:53,640 --> 00:11:53,999 showing him how to do it, 518 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,679 showing him how to do it, 519 00:11:55,760 --> 00:11:55,999 but I can't be there to hold his hand. 520 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:57,999 but I can't be there to hold his hand. 521 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:58,039 but I can't be there to hold his hand. 522 00:11:58,120 --> 00:11:59,999 He'll just have to go down there and do it. 523 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,239 He'll just have to go down there and do it. 524 00:12:01,240 --> 00:12:01,999 It has been a long time coming to finally get set up digging dirt. 525 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,999 It has been a long time coming to finally get set up digging dirt. 526 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:05,079 It has been a long time coming to finally get set up digging dirt. 527 00:12:07,640 --> 00:12:07,999 It's the start of us being able to come out here and mine, 528 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,999 It's the start of us being able to come out here and mine, 529 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,399 It's the start of us being able to come out here and mine, 530 00:12:11,480 --> 00:12:11,999 you know, properly, conventionally, with a digger 531 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,999 you know, properly, conventionally, with a digger 532 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:14,439 you know, properly, conventionally, with a digger 533 00:12:14,520 --> 00:12:15,999 and a bit quicker and, yeah, 534 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:16,639 and a bit quicker and, yeah, 535 00:12:16,720 --> 00:12:17,999 hopefully pull out quite a bit of dirt. 536 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,759 hopefully pull out quite a bit of dirt. 537 00:12:18,840 --> 00:12:19,999 The more dirt you move, the bigger chance you've got of finding opal. 538 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999 The more dirt you move, the bigger chance you've got of finding opal. 539 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:22,039 The more dirt you move, the bigger chance you've got of finding opal. 540 00:12:23,520 --> 00:12:23,999 But this digger's very precarious to move. 541 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,999 But this digger's very precarious to move. 542 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,679 But this digger's very precarious to move. 543 00:12:27,760 --> 00:12:27,999 If you fall back and grab a hold of the levers 544 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:29,999 If you fall back and grab a hold of the levers 545 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,559 If you fall back and grab a hold of the levers 546 00:12:30,640 --> 00:12:31,999 it can pin you up against the wall. 547 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:32,719 it can pin you up against the wall. 548 00:12:34,280 --> 00:12:35,999 Just gotta be really careful. 549 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:36,559 Just gotta be really careful. 550 00:12:36,640 --> 00:12:37,999 You've got to be stable on your feet 551 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,119 You've got to be stable on your feet 552 00:12:39,200 --> 00:12:39,999 and make sure you've got a good floor. 553 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,399 and make sure you've got a good floor. 554 00:12:41,480 --> 00:12:41,999 Cos, yeah, this whole thing could come back and just crush me. 555 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,999 Cos, yeah, this whole thing could come back and just crush me. 556 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:44,719 Cos, yeah, this whole thing could come back and just crush me. 557 00:12:56,520 --> 00:12:57,999 You OK? 558 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:58,519 You OK? 559 00:13:06,640 --> 00:13:07,999 CARL: It's been continuous digging and carrying 560 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,319 CARL: It's been continuous digging and carrying 561 00:13:09,400 --> 00:13:09,999 and lifting and jackhammering. 562 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,959 and lifting and jackhammering. 563 00:13:12,040 --> 00:13:13,999 It's getting to the point where we need some kind of breakthrough. 564 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,359 It's getting to the point where we need some kind of breakthrough. 565 00:13:15,440 --> 00:13:15,999 Even a little bit of colour would just give me the energy, 566 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,999 Even a little bit of colour would just give me the energy, 567 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,199 Even a little bit of colour would just give me the energy, 568 00:13:18,280 --> 00:13:19,999 I think, to keep going. 569 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:20,279 I think, to keep going. 570 00:13:22,840 --> 00:13:23,999 I'm probably pushing myself to my absolute limits right now. 571 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,919 I'm probably pushing myself to my absolute limits right now. 572 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,999 I haven't had a day off since we arrived here. 573 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,119 I haven't had a day off since we arrived here. 574 00:13:29,200 --> 00:13:29,999 But we are living our dream. 575 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,999 But we are living our dream. 576 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:32,279 But we are living our dream. 577 00:13:32,360 --> 00:13:33,999 The last piece of that dream is finding the opal. 578 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:34,679 The last piece of that dream is finding the opal. 579 00:13:36,640 --> 00:13:37,999 While Carl still dreams of finding their first opal underground, 580 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,999 While Carl still dreams of finding their first opal underground, 581 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,919 While Carl still dreams of finding their first opal underground, 582 00:13:41,000 --> 00:13:41,999 Mary's expertise as a jeweller is being wasted. 583 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,919 Mary's expertise as a jeweller is being wasted. 584 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,999 Carl's done a huge amount of digging, but we haven't found any trace of opal at all. 585 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,999 Carl's done a huge amount of digging, but we haven't found any trace of opal at all. 586 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,199 Carl's done a huge amount of digging, but we haven't found any trace of opal at all. 587 00:13:48,280 --> 00:13:49,999 We're just keeping our fingers crossed every day 588 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:50,759 We're just keeping our fingers crossed every day 589 00:13:50,840 --> 00:13:51,999 and really trying to stay positive. 590 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:52,839 and really trying to stay positive. 591 00:13:52,920 --> 00:13:53,999 It's a very physical game, erm, hunting for opal, 592 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,919 It's a very physical game, erm, hunting for opal, 593 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,999 and Carl is very much one to go in all guns blazing. 594 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,679 and Carl is very much one to go in all guns blazing. 595 00:14:00,840 --> 00:14:01,999 It's very easy to see how people can become obsessed with this. 596 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999 It's very easy to see how people can become obsessed with this. 597 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:04,079 It's very easy to see how people can become obsessed with this. 598 00:14:04,160 --> 00:14:05,999 I'm probably part way there myself... 599 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,719 I'm probably part way there myself... 600 00:14:06,800 --> 00:14:07,999 because literally, as soon as I jump out of bed in the morning, 601 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,959 because literally, as soon as I jump out of bed in the morning, 602 00:14:10,040 --> 00:14:11,999 I just want to be down here and digging. 603 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,439 I just want to be down here and digging. 604 00:14:12,520 --> 00:14:13,999 I will dig until I physically can't any more. 605 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,039 I will dig until I physically can't any more. 606 00:14:24,160 --> 00:14:25,999 (GROANS) Shattered, absolutely shattered. 607 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,679 (GROANS) Shattered, absolutely shattered. 608 00:14:27,760 --> 00:14:27,999 Barely have enough energy to climb up the ladder. 609 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,999 Barely have enough energy to climb up the ladder. 610 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,159 Barely have enough energy to climb up the ladder. 611 00:14:31,960 --> 00:14:31,999 We're spending money faster than we're making it at the moment. 612 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,999 We're spending money faster than we're making it at the moment. 613 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,159 We're spending money faster than we're making it at the moment. 614 00:14:35,240 --> 00:14:35,999 I think it's a case of all hands on deck right now, 615 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,639 I think it's a case of all hands on deck right now, 616 00:14:37,720 --> 00:14:37,999 so Mary's gonna come down and give me a hand. 617 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,959 so Mary's gonna come down and give me a hand. 618 00:14:40,040 --> 00:14:41,999 I'm not used to lifting a 15kg bucket. 619 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,519 I'm not used to lifting a 15kg bucket. 620 00:14:43,600 --> 00:14:43,999 So, it's gonna be quite hard work going down there. 621 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,999 So, it's gonna be quite hard work going down there. 622 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:46,199 So, it's gonna be quite hard work going down there. 623 00:14:48,880 --> 00:14:49,999 I'll be going here with the jackhammer, 624 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:50,879 I'll be going here with the jackhammer, 625 00:14:50,960 --> 00:14:51,999 and all the loose stuff will fall down here. 626 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:53,879 and all the loose stuff will fall down here. 627 00:14:56,560 --> 00:14:57,999 You start clearing some of that. Just mind this cable, darling. 628 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,399 You start clearing some of that. Just mind this cable, darling. 629 00:15:01,400 --> 00:15:01,999 Mary's job is to move the rubble to allow Carl access to the wall 630 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,999 Mary's job is to move the rubble to allow Carl access to the wall 631 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,679 Mary's job is to move the rubble to allow Carl access to the wall 632 00:15:05,760 --> 00:15:05,999 that shows signs of volcanic ash, 633 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,799 that shows signs of volcanic ash, 634 00:15:07,880 --> 00:15:07,999 a silica-rich material that can form opal. 635 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,999 a silica-rich material that can form opal. 636 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:10,879 a silica-rich material that can form opal. 637 00:15:10,960 --> 00:15:11,999 It's bloody hard work. I don't know how Carl 638 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,759 It's bloody hard work. I don't know how Carl 639 00:15:13,840 --> 00:15:13,999 has energy to do it for so long. 640 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,999 has energy to do it for so long. 641 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:16,039 has energy to do it for so long. 642 00:15:16,120 --> 00:15:17,999 I find it hard to stay enthusiastic 643 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,199 I find it hard to stay enthusiastic 644 00:15:19,280 --> 00:15:19,999 when you're just digging through dirt, dirt, dirt. 645 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,839 when you're just digging through dirt, dirt, dirt. 646 00:15:21,920 --> 00:15:21,999 There's no sign of anything. Hard rock there. 647 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:23,999 There's no sign of anything. Hard rock there. 648 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:24,559 There's no sign of anything. Hard rock there. 649 00:15:24,640 --> 00:15:25,999 Carl's keeping me going at the moment. 650 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:26,799 Carl's keeping me going at the moment. 651 00:15:28,160 --> 00:15:29,999 He's just like a tunnelling mole. 652 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,439 He's just like a tunnelling mole. 653 00:15:33,600 --> 00:15:33,999 He just can't stop. 654 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,599 He just can't stop. 655 00:15:37,840 --> 00:15:37,999 Hey, Mary, look at this. What is that? 656 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:39,999 Hey, Mary, look at this. What is that? 657 00:15:40,080 --> 00:15:41,999 It looks like a really, really thin fault line. 658 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,719 It looks like a really, really thin fault line. 659 00:15:42,800 --> 00:15:43,999 Can you see? It's coming down. You can see it. Yes, quite clear. 660 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,999 Can you see? It's coming down. You can see it. Yes, quite clear. 661 00:15:46,080 --> 00:15:47,999 This is exactly what we want. This is a vertical fault line. 662 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,959 This is exactly what we want. This is a vertical fault line. 663 00:15:49,040 --> 00:15:49,999 Cos if this goes all the way to the surface... Yeah. 664 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,879 Cos if this goes all the way to the surface... Yeah. 665 00:15:51,960 --> 00:15:51,999 ..that's the crack that the water can come through. 666 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,999 ..that's the crack that the water can come through. 667 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,599 ..that's the crack that the water can come through. 668 00:15:54,680 --> 00:15:55,999 As it goes through the sand, it picks up the silica... Yeah. 669 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,759 As it goes through the sand, it picks up the silica... Yeah. 670 00:15:57,840 --> 00:15:57,999 ..and then, if it hits something like this level... Yeah. 671 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,999 ..and then, if it hits something like this level... Yeah. 672 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:00,719 ..and then, if it hits something like this level... Yeah. 673 00:16:00,800 --> 00:16:01,999 ..which is harder, it can pool out, and over millions of years, 674 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,999 ..which is harder, it can pool out, and over millions of years, 675 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:04,079 ..which is harder, it can pool out, and over millions of years, 676 00:16:04,160 --> 00:16:05,999 the water disappears, leaves the silica, which is opal. 677 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,039 the water disappears, leaves the silica, which is opal. 678 00:16:07,120 --> 00:16:07,999 So, this is a really good sign. Oh, wow. 679 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,199 So, this is a really good sign. Oh, wow. 680 00:16:09,280 --> 00:16:09,999 And it's the first one I've seen since we've come down here. 681 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,359 And it's the first one I've seen since we've come down here. 682 00:16:11,440 --> 00:16:11,999 Oh, that's well exciting. OK, get on with it, then. Come on. 683 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,999 Oh, that's well exciting. OK, get on with it, then. Come on. 684 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:14,759 Oh, that's well exciting. OK, get on with it, then. Come on. 685 00:16:18,480 --> 00:16:19,999 Carl hasn't found any fault line 686 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:20,559 Carl hasn't found any fault line 687 00:16:20,640 --> 00:16:21,999 since he's been digging all this seven meters. 688 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:23,039 since he's been digging all this seven meters. 689 00:16:23,120 --> 00:16:23,999 Erm, so, it's a really exciting find for us 690 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,999 Erm, so, it's a really exciting find for us 691 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:26,519 Erm, so, it's a really exciting find for us 692 00:16:26,600 --> 00:16:27,999 because where there's fault lines, potentially, there could be opal. 693 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,959 because where there's fault lines, potentially, there could be opal. 694 00:16:47,680 --> 00:16:47,999 Oh, (BLEEP), Mary. What? Look at this. 695 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,999 Oh, (BLEEP), Mary. What? Look at this. 696 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:50,679 Oh, (BLEEP), Mary. What? Look at this. 697 00:16:51,760 --> 00:16:51,999 What is it? Does that look like colour? 698 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:53,999 What is it? Does that look like colour? 699 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,239 What is it? Does that look like colour? 700 00:16:54,320 --> 00:16:55,999 (GASPS) Oh, my God. Oh, my God. 701 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:56,399 (GASPS) Oh, my God. Oh, my God. 702 00:16:57,840 --> 00:16:57,999 Oh, my God, look. 703 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,999 Oh, my God, look. 704 00:17:00,080 --> 00:17:01,999 What? (LAUGHS) What? 705 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:02,879 What? (LAUGHS) What? 706 00:17:02,960 --> 00:17:03,999 It's green. Look at that colour! Wow, I'm speechless. 707 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,719 It's green. Look at that colour! Wow, I'm speechless. 708 00:17:05,800 --> 00:17:05,999 And there's more, Mary. There's a bit of green there as well, to the left. 709 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,999 And there's more, Mary. There's a bit of green there as well, to the left. 710 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:09,999 And there's more, Mary. There's a bit of green there as well, to the left. 711 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:10,159 And there's more, Mary. There's a bit of green there as well, to the left. 712 00:17:10,240 --> 00:17:11,999 Oh, my God. (GASPS) 713 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,199 Oh, my God. (GASPS) 714 00:17:13,280 --> 00:17:13,999 Wow, Carl. We found our first opal! I know. 715 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:15,999 Wow, Carl. We found our first opal! I know. 716 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:16,479 Wow, Carl. We found our first opal! I know. 717 00:17:16,560 --> 00:17:17,999 Proper, proper, you know, underground. 718 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,399 Proper, proper, you know, underground. 719 00:17:19,480 --> 00:17:19,999 I know. (SQUEALS) I can't believe it. 720 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,879 I know. (SQUEALS) I can't believe it. 721 00:17:21,960 --> 00:17:21,999 I'm not sure what to do now. Is there any more? 722 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,959 I'm not sure what to do now. Is there any more? 723 00:17:24,040 --> 00:17:25,999 I was literally just about to plant my jackhammer 724 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:26,399 I was literally just about to plant my jackhammer 725 00:17:26,480 --> 00:17:27,999 and something green just winked at me just at the last second. 726 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,479 and something green just winked at me just at the last second. 727 00:17:29,560 --> 00:17:29,999 It'd be cool to clean these up and see what they look like. 728 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,999 It'd be cool to clean these up and see what they look like. 729 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:32,559 It'd be cool to clean these up and see what they look like. 730 00:17:32,640 --> 00:17:33,999 I couldn't quite believe it when Carl was like, "Mary, what's that?@ 731 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:34,799 I couldn't quite believe it when Carl was like, "Mary, what's that?@ 732 00:17:34,880 --> 00:17:35,999 You know, "I think there's something here." 733 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,879 You know, "I think there's something here." 734 00:17:36,960 --> 00:17:37,999 I just thought, you know, this is crazy. 735 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:38,959 I just thought, you know, this is crazy. 736 00:17:39,040 --> 00:17:39,999 I've been smashing at that wall and shifting dirt for weeks, 737 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:41,999 I've been smashing at that wall and shifting dirt for weeks, 738 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,999 I've been smashing at that wall and shifting dirt for weeks, 739 00:17:43,080 --> 00:17:43,999 so to have something wink at you out of that was just fantastic. 740 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,999 so to have something wink at you out of that was just fantastic. 741 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,319 so to have something wink at you out of that was just fantastic. 742 00:17:47,400 --> 00:17:47,999 Let's go. OK. (SQUEALS) 743 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,639 Let's go. OK. (SQUEALS) 744 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:01,999 I think there's money in these columns... 745 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,479 I think there's money in these columns... 746 00:18:04,560 --> 00:18:05,999 ..and I think if we prop it the right way, it'll be safe enough. 747 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,999 ..and I think if we prop it the right way, it'll be safe enough. 748 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:08,279 ..and I think if we prop it the right way, it'll be safe enough. 749 00:18:08,360 --> 00:18:09,999 In the labyrinth of the Maze mine, 750 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:10,519 In the labyrinth of the Maze mine, 751 00:18:10,600 --> 00:18:11,999 Rod's trying to convince partner Les 752 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,039 Rod's trying to convince partner Les 753 00:18:13,120 --> 00:18:13,999 to dig out the columns of rock that hold up the roof. 754 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,999 to dig out the columns of rock that hold up the roof. 755 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:16,679 to dig out the columns of rock that hold up the roof. 756 00:18:16,760 --> 00:18:17,999 Just say we took these two out... Yeah, if you took them all away, 757 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,599 Just say we took these two out... Yeah, if you took them all away, 758 00:18:19,680 --> 00:18:19,999 what have you got here? A football field? 759 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,679 what have you got here? A football field? 760 00:18:21,760 --> 00:18:21,999 Yeah, I know, but... Well, OK. 761 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,999 Yeah, I know, but... Well, OK. 762 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,199 Yeah, I know, but... Well, OK. 763 00:18:24,280 --> 00:18:25,999 Look, we've got a good haul out of the last one. 764 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,199 Look, we've got a good haul out of the last one. 765 00:18:27,280 --> 00:18:27,999 Why not sit it out for a while? Nah, stuff that. 766 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,999 Why not sit it out for a while? Nah, stuff that. 767 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,079 Why not sit it out for a while? Nah, stuff that. 768 00:18:30,160 --> 00:18:31,999 The way I figure it out, we're about... 769 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:32,679 The way I figure it out, we're about... 770 00:18:33,680 --> 00:18:33,999 ..80 percent safe. 771 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:35,719 ..80 percent safe. 772 00:18:35,800 --> 00:18:35,999 (LAUGHS) I reckon it's good odds. 773 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,999 (LAUGHS) I reckon it's good odds. 774 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,079 (LAUGHS) I reckon it's good odds. 775 00:18:39,160 --> 00:18:39,999 If I don't come down and help, you'll do it on your own, won't you? 776 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,999 If I don't come down and help, you'll do it on your own, won't you? 777 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,359 If I don't come down and help, you'll do it on your own, won't you? 778 00:18:42,440 --> 00:18:43,999 Yeah, and I'll get all the money on me own too. 779 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,239 Yeah, and I'll get all the money on me own too. 780 00:18:45,320 --> 00:18:45,999 So, you're in? (LAUGHS) 781 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,319 So, you're in? (LAUGHS) 782 00:18:47,400 --> 00:18:47,999 Good on you, Mate. Well done. 783 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,399 Good on you, Mate. Well done. 784 00:18:49,480 --> 00:18:49,999 OK, we're doing it. You beauty. 785 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,999 OK, we're doing it. You beauty. 786 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:52,279 OK, we're doing it. You beauty. 787 00:18:52,360 --> 00:18:53,999 Rod's promise to wife Amanda, 788 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,439 Rod's promise to wife Amanda, 789 00:18:54,520 --> 00:18:55,999 to visit their pregnant daughter 700km away, 790 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:57,599 to visit their pregnant daughter 700km away, 791 00:18:57,680 --> 00:18:57,999 relies on him finding opal to pay for the trip. 792 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:59,999 relies on him finding opal to pay for the trip. 793 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,999 relies on him finding opal to pay for the trip. 794 00:19:01,080 --> 00:19:01,999 She'll be devastated if I have to go home and tell her that we're not going. 795 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,999 She'll be devastated if I have to go home and tell her that we're not going. 796 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:04,639 She'll be devastated if I have to go home and tell her that we're not going. 797 00:19:04,720 --> 00:19:05,999 And I'm not gonna do it. I'm gonna make it happen. 798 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,559 And I'm not gonna do it. I'm gonna make it happen. 799 00:19:07,640 --> 00:19:07,999 OK, drop 'em. 800 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,999 OK, drop 'em. 801 00:19:10,080 --> 00:19:11,999 Righto, here it comes. 802 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:12,199 Righto, here it comes. 803 00:19:14,920 --> 00:19:15,999 Rod, he knows the consequences if things go wrong. 804 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,999 Rod, he knows the consequences if things go wrong. 805 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,159 Rod, he knows the consequences if things go wrong. 806 00:19:20,560 --> 00:19:21,999 The only way to be safe down there when you're doing that 807 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,719 The only way to be safe down there when you're doing that 808 00:19:23,800 --> 00:19:23,999 is to prop it properly. 809 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,839 is to prop it properly. 810 00:19:28,120 --> 00:19:29,999 A reasonable size lump of timber could be eight foot long. 811 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,399 A reasonable size lump of timber could be eight foot long. 812 00:19:31,480 --> 00:19:31,999 Cap it top and bottom, drive wedges in 813 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,959 Cap it top and bottom, drive wedges in 814 00:19:34,040 --> 00:19:35,999 so it's tight up against the roof. 815 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,519 so it's tight up against the roof. 816 00:19:36,600 --> 00:19:37,999 Here, give us another one. 817 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:38,799 Here, give us another one. 818 00:19:38,880 --> 00:19:39,999 You put enough of them in, 819 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:40,999 You put enough of them in, 820 00:19:41,080 --> 00:19:41,999 it'll be good enough then to take the pillars out. 821 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,479 it'll be good enough then to take the pillars out. 822 00:19:49,080 --> 00:19:49,999 It should hold the roof. 823 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,519 It should hold the roof. 824 00:19:51,600 --> 00:19:51,999 So we'll be able to start jackhammering, eh? 825 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,999 So we'll be able to start jackhammering, eh? 826 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,199 So we'll be able to start jackhammering, eh? 827 00:20:00,600 --> 00:20:01,999 Orange sandstone, and that's as hard as the hobs of hell. 828 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,679 Orange sandstone, and that's as hard as the hobs of hell. 829 00:20:03,760 --> 00:20:03,999 A little jackhammer won't bust through it. 830 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:05,999 A little jackhammer won't bust through it. 831 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,159 A little jackhammer won't bust through it. 832 00:20:06,240 --> 00:20:07,999 You need something 60, 70lb. 833 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:08,679 You need something 60, 70lb. 834 00:20:11,520 --> 00:20:11,999 After being hanging on to it for a bloody hour or two in there... 835 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,999 After being hanging on to it for a bloody hour or two in there... 836 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:14,439 After being hanging on to it for a bloody hour or two in there... 837 00:20:15,640 --> 00:20:15,999 ..it gets heavy, and you wish you'd never seen one. 838 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,999 ..it gets heavy, and you wish you'd never seen one. 839 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,039 ..it gets heavy, and you wish you'd never seen one. 840 00:20:20,400 --> 00:20:21,999 Ah! Jesus, Les. 841 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:22,999 Ah! Jesus, Les. 842 00:20:23,080 --> 00:20:23,999 I don't know how long I can do that. That's so bloody hard. 843 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,999 I don't know how long I can do that. That's so bloody hard. 844 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:26,439 I don't know how long I can do that. That's so bloody hard. 845 00:20:26,520 --> 00:20:27,999 I've got colour up here. 846 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:28,519 I've got colour up here. 847 00:20:28,600 --> 00:20:29,999 Have a look at this. It's nice colour. 848 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,159 Have a look at this. It's nice colour. 849 00:20:31,240 --> 00:20:31,999 But Jesus Christ, this is so hard, mate. 850 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:33,239 But Jesus Christ, this is so hard, mate. 851 00:20:33,320 --> 00:20:33,999 I don't think I'm gonna be able to take all this out. 852 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,999 I don't think I'm gonna be able to take all this out. 853 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,039 I don't think I'm gonna be able to take all this out. 854 00:20:36,120 --> 00:20:37,999 And I bloody know you're not gonna be able to do it. 855 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:38,679 And I bloody know you're not gonna be able to do it. 856 00:20:52,360 --> 00:20:53,999 OK? What's this button do? 857 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,519 OK? What's this button do? 858 00:20:55,600 --> 00:20:55,999 (CLANKS) Oi! 859 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:57,999 (CLANKS) Oi! 860 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:58,919 (CLANKS) Oi! 861 00:20:59,000 --> 00:20:59,999 Of course you're nervous when you're operating new machinery. 862 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,999 Of course you're nervous when you're operating new machinery. 863 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:02,879 Of course you're nervous when you're operating new machinery. 864 00:21:02,960 --> 00:21:03,999 Obviously, probably jumped into things a bit quick. 865 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,999 Obviously, probably jumped into things a bit quick. 866 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,279 Obviously, probably jumped into things a bit quick. 867 00:21:06,360 --> 00:21:07,999 I've heard of a lot of blokes getting pinned up against walls. 868 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:09,639 I've heard of a lot of blokes getting pinned up against walls. 869 00:21:11,600 --> 00:21:11,999 We heard of another bloke, I think he broke his arm. 870 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,999 We heard of another bloke, I think he broke his arm. 871 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:14,759 We heard of another bloke, I think he broke his arm. 872 00:21:14,840 --> 00:21:15,999 For rookie Sam, Pete's shoulder injury means 873 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,639 For rookie Sam, Pete's shoulder injury means 874 00:21:17,720 --> 00:21:17,999 he's operating the dangerous digger alone 875 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,999 he's operating the dangerous digger alone 876 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:20,319 he's operating the dangerous digger alone 877 00:21:20,400 --> 00:21:21,999 for the very first time. 878 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:22,399 for the very first time. 879 00:21:28,640 --> 00:21:29,999 I'd really like to see some money come out of Allawah. 880 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,559 I'd really like to see some money come out of Allawah. 881 00:21:31,640 --> 00:21:31,999 That'd just be great. 882 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,999 That'd just be great. 883 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:34,439 That'd just be great. 884 00:21:34,520 --> 00:21:35,999 You do think about it sometimes. 885 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,599 You do think about it sometimes. 886 00:21:36,680 --> 00:21:37,999 I'm just sitting still, 887 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:38,679 I'm just sitting still, 888 00:21:38,760 --> 00:21:39,999 and everyone is sort of moving forward with their lives. 889 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:41,759 and everyone is sort of moving forward with their lives. 890 00:21:43,080 --> 00:21:43,999 To ensure the one-tonne digger doesn't topple over, 891 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,999 To ensure the one-tonne digger doesn't topple over, 892 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:46,239 To ensure the one-tonne digger doesn't topple over, 893 00:21:46,320 --> 00:21:47,999 Sam needs to secure it to the roof with a hydraulic post called a ram. 894 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,999 Sam needs to secure it to the roof with a hydraulic post called a ram. 895 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:51,359 Sam needs to secure it to the roof with a hydraulic post called a ram. 896 00:21:51,440 --> 00:21:51,999 The roof here isn't really well-defined. 897 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,999 The roof here isn't really well-defined. 898 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,399 The roof here isn't really well-defined. 899 00:21:54,480 --> 00:21:55,999 It can just be too soft, and when you go to work it, it can move. 900 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,999 It can just be too soft, and when you go to work it, it can move. 901 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:58,559 It can just be too soft, and when you go to work it, it can move. 902 00:21:58,640 --> 00:21:59,999 And when it moves, 903 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,639 And when it moves, 904 00:22:00,720 --> 00:22:01,999 it'll rain down clods of sandstone and oval dirt on you. 905 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,999 it'll rain down clods of sandstone and oval dirt on you. 906 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:04,399 it'll rain down clods of sandstone and oval dirt on you. 907 00:22:07,320 --> 00:22:07,999 I was a little bit nervous. 908 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,319 I was a little bit nervous. 909 00:22:09,400 --> 00:22:09,999 There's bound to be rocks coming down. 910 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,759 There's bound to be rocks coming down. 911 00:22:16,760 --> 00:22:17,999 Just gotta make sure you wear your hard hat and stay out of the way. 912 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,999 Just gotta make sure you wear your hard hat and stay out of the way. 913 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:20,279 Just gotta make sure you wear your hard hat and stay out of the way. 914 00:22:22,360 --> 00:22:23,999 Once I've got going, once I've worked out what lever did what, 915 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,479 Once I've got going, once I've worked out what lever did what, 916 00:22:25,560 --> 00:22:25,999 we dug some dirt. 917 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,599 we dug some dirt. 918 00:22:27,680 --> 00:22:27,999 With that digger I could knock down in one swipe, 919 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:29,999 With that digger I could knock down in one swipe, 920 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,959 With that digger I could knock down in one swipe, 921 00:22:31,040 --> 00:22:31,999 and that was taking me an hour with the jackhammer. 922 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:33,999 and that was taking me an hour with the jackhammer. 923 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:34,599 and that was taking me an hour with the jackhammer. 924 00:22:35,760 --> 00:22:35,999 Pete, I'm sending the first bucket up! 925 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,999 Pete, I'm sending the first bucket up! 926 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:38,719 Pete, I'm sending the first bucket up! 927 00:22:38,800 --> 00:22:39,999 Yep. 928 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:40,799 Yep. 929 00:22:45,080 --> 00:22:45,999 Oh, he's getting the hang of it now. 930 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,079 Oh, he's getting the hang of it now. 931 00:22:47,160 --> 00:22:47,999 He'll start pulling a few buckets of dirt and hope we'll get a truckload. 932 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,999 He'll start pulling a few buckets of dirt and hope we'll get a truckload. 933 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:50,679 He'll start pulling a few buckets of dirt and hope we'll get a truckload. 934 00:22:57,280 --> 00:22:57,999 Just so I can remember how many buckets go in, keeping track on how it's going. 935 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,999 Just so I can remember how many buckets go in, keeping track on how it's going. 936 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,719 Just so I can remember how many buckets go in, keeping track on how it's going. 937 00:23:03,040 --> 00:23:03,999 But with Sam due at his second job at the pub, 938 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,719 But with Sam due at his second job at the pub, 939 00:23:05,800 --> 00:23:05,999 this shift must be cut short. 940 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,999 this shift must be cut short. 941 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:08,799 this shift must be cut short. 942 00:23:08,880 --> 00:23:09,999 Oh, I got to get to work. 943 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:10,879 Oh, I got to get to work. 944 00:23:10,960 --> 00:23:11,999 So, that's the last hoist bucket for the day. 945 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,639 So, that's the last hoist bucket for the day. 946 00:23:15,160 --> 00:23:15,999 The digger is bit of a thing to move. 947 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:17,159 The digger is bit of a thing to move. 948 00:23:17,240 --> 00:23:17,999 It will take a bit to get used to. 949 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,999 It will take a bit to get used to. 950 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:20,519 It will take a bit to get used to. 951 00:23:20,600 --> 00:23:21,999 But that's all right. 952 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:22,599 But that's all right. 953 00:23:22,680 --> 00:23:23,999 We got some dirt out today, and we'll go up and call it a day. 954 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,999 We got some dirt out today, and we'll go up and call it a day. 955 00:23:28,400 --> 00:23:29,999 All right, mate, so there's a bit of a load in. Yeah. 956 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,679 All right, mate, so there's a bit of a load in. Yeah. 957 00:23:31,760 --> 00:23:31,999 Good old Allawah dirt, mate, you dug yourself. That's it. Yeah. 958 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,999 Good old Allawah dirt, mate, you dug yourself. That's it. Yeah. 959 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:35,399 Good old Allawah dirt, mate, you dug yourself. That's it. Yeah. 960 00:23:35,480 --> 00:23:35,999 If there is anything in it, it'll make all the hard work worth it. 961 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,999 If there is anything in it, it'll make all the hard work worth it. 962 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,319 If there is anything in it, it'll make all the hard work worth it. 963 00:23:49,800 --> 00:23:49,999 There's colour there. There's very nice colours just there. 964 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:51,999 There's colour there. There's very nice colours just there. 965 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:52,639 There's colour there. There's very nice colours just there. 966 00:23:52,720 --> 00:23:53,999 And it runs around to here, 967 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,999 And it runs around to here, 968 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:56,399 And it runs around to here, 969 00:23:56,480 --> 00:23:57,999 but it's bloody hard stuff and it is hard to get out. 970 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:58,959 but it's bloody hard stuff and it is hard to get out. 971 00:24:00,320 --> 00:24:01,999 In a desperate effort for quick cash, the Bushmen are undertaking 972 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,999 In a desperate effort for quick cash, the Bushmen are undertaking 973 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:04,239 In a desperate effort for quick cash, the Bushmen are undertaking 974 00:24:04,320 --> 00:24:05,999 a highly dangerous mining technique known as pillar bashing. 975 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,999 a highly dangerous mining technique known as pillar bashing. 976 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:08,359 a highly dangerous mining technique known as pillar bashing. 977 00:24:08,440 --> 00:24:09,999 If you run out of luck pillar bashing, that's it. 978 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,159 If you run out of luck pillar bashing, that's it. 979 00:24:11,240 --> 00:24:11,999 They're gonna put a cross on top of the hole. 980 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,399 They're gonna put a cross on top of the hole. 981 00:24:13,480 --> 00:24:13,999 They're digging for opal in stone columns, holding up the ceiling. 982 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:15,999 They're digging for opal in stone columns, holding up the ceiling. 983 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:17,719 They're digging for opal in stone columns, holding up the ceiling. 984 00:24:17,800 --> 00:24:17,999 Above them, 15m of solid rock. 985 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,999 Above them, 15m of solid rock. 986 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:20,919 Above them, 15m of solid rock. 987 00:24:21,000 --> 00:24:21,999 You've got to keep your bloody wits about you. 988 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,399 You've got to keep your bloody wits about you. 989 00:24:23,480 --> 00:24:23,999 If you are not careful and go stupid, well... 990 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,599 If you are not careful and go stupid, well... 991 00:24:25,680 --> 00:24:25,999 you'll probably will be buried down there and stay down there. 992 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,999 you'll probably will be buried down there and stay down there. 993 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:28,759 you'll probably will be buried down there and stay down there. 994 00:24:28,840 --> 00:24:29,999 To carve through the sandstone, 995 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:30,839 To carve through the sandstone, 996 00:24:30,920 --> 00:24:31,999 they use jackhammers weighing 30kg apiece. 997 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,999 they use jackhammers weighing 30kg apiece. 998 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:34,839 they use jackhammers weighing 30kg apiece. 999 00:24:34,920 --> 00:24:35,999 These jackhammers are too heavy for us to lift up. 1000 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,919 These jackhammers are too heavy for us to lift up. 1001 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,999 It'll just bust us trying to hold the bloody things up. 1002 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:40,879 It'll just bust us trying to hold the bloody things up. 1003 00:24:42,360 --> 00:24:43,999 I could probably make something up 1004 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:44,359 I could probably make something up 1005 00:24:44,440 --> 00:24:45,999 to sit the jackhammer on, to hold it up there to take the weight. 1006 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:47,999 to sit the jackhammer on, to hold it up there to take the weight. 1007 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,239 to sit the jackhammer on, to hold it up there to take the weight. 1008 00:24:48,320 --> 00:24:49,999 Well, that might be a good idea. Would you have stuff at your place? 1009 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,999 Well, that might be a good idea. Would you have stuff at your place? 1010 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:52,199 Well, that might be a good idea. Would you have stuff at your place? 1011 00:24:52,280 --> 00:24:53,999 Oh, yeah, I'll be able to find something to do. Silly question. 1012 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,799 Oh, yeah, I'll be able to find something to do. Silly question. 1013 00:24:57,720 --> 00:24:57,999 Well, we will have something lying around here. 1014 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,999 Well, we will have something lying around here. 1015 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,119 Well, we will have something lying around here. 1016 00:25:00,200 --> 00:25:01,999 It's a matter of the finding the right piece, isn't it? 1017 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:02,879 It's a matter of the finding the right piece, isn't it? 1018 00:25:02,960 --> 00:25:03,999 In Les' scrapyard backyard, 1019 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:05,399 In Les' scrapyard backyard, 1020 00:25:05,480 --> 00:25:05,999 the Bushmen hope to find parts to create a prop for the jackhammers. 1021 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,999 the Bushmen hope to find parts to create a prop for the jackhammers. 1022 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,759 the Bushmen hope to find parts to create a prop for the jackhammers. 1023 00:25:09,840 --> 00:25:09,999 It needs to be strong enough to hold the weight, 1024 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,999 It needs to be strong enough to hold the weight, 1025 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:12,279 It needs to be strong enough to hold the weight, 1026 00:25:12,360 --> 00:25:13,999 but also adjustable to accommodate different digging heights. 1027 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:15,999 but also adjustable to accommodate different digging heights. 1028 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:16,439 but also adjustable to accommodate different digging heights. 1029 00:25:16,520 --> 00:25:17,999 Let's see if I can find one of them old Ford jacks. 1030 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,359 Let's see if I can find one of them old Ford jacks. 1031 00:25:20,520 --> 00:25:21,999 I got one around here somewhere I've seen the other day. 1032 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,399 I got one around here somewhere I've seen the other day. 1033 00:25:24,440 --> 00:25:25,999 Here they are. Oh, yeah. 1034 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,479 Here they are. Oh, yeah. 1035 00:25:28,760 --> 00:25:29,999 She works, Les. That's a good idea. Yes. 1036 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,999 She works, Les. That's a good idea. Yes. 1037 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:32,159 She works, Les. That's a good idea. Yes. 1038 00:25:32,240 --> 00:25:33,999 There's only one of these here. What else are you gonna use? 1039 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,599 There's only one of these here. What else are you gonna use? 1040 00:25:35,680 --> 00:25:35,999 I reckon... 1041 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,679 I reckon... 1042 00:25:37,760 --> 00:25:37,999 I'll try a Hills Hoist clothesline stem. 1043 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:39,999 I'll try a Hills Hoist clothesline stem. 1044 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:41,839 I'll try a Hills Hoist clothesline stem. 1045 00:25:41,920 --> 00:25:41,999 Yeah, we can make that work. 1046 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,959 Yeah, we can make that work. 1047 00:25:44,040 --> 00:25:45,999 Lot of those bits and pieces lying around the place. 1048 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,079 Lot of those bits and pieces lying around the place. 1049 00:25:47,160 --> 00:25:47,999 People say it's only rubbish but rubbish comes handy at times. 1050 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,999 People say it's only rubbish but rubbish comes handy at times. 1051 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:51,999 People say it's only rubbish but rubbish comes handy at times. 1052 00:25:52,080 --> 00:25:53,999 Cool, cool. 1053 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,999 Cool, cool. 1054 00:25:55,080 --> 00:25:55,999 Les is good value, you know? He's always got an idea or two 1055 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,999 Les is good value, you know? He's always got an idea or two 1056 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:58,359 Les is good value, you know? He's always got an idea or two 1057 00:25:58,440 --> 00:25:59,999 on how to dodge things up. 1058 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,919 on how to dodge things up. 1059 00:26:02,120 --> 00:26:03,999 Let's see if this works, Les. Look at that. 1060 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:04,839 Let's see if this works, Les. Look at that. 1061 00:26:06,800 --> 00:26:07,999 (EXCLAIMS) 1062 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,399 (EXCLAIMS) 1063 00:26:09,480 --> 00:26:09,999 Hey, that's bloody fantastic, Les. 1064 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:11,759 Hey, that's bloody fantastic, Les. 1065 00:26:16,360 --> 00:26:17,999 All right. That works. 1066 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,399 All right. That works. 1067 00:26:25,520 --> 00:26:25,999 It's taken all the weight off my shoulders. It's not easy. 1068 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,999 It's taken all the weight off my shoulders. It's not easy. 1069 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:28,479 It's taken all the weight off my shoulders. It's not easy. 1070 00:26:28,560 --> 00:26:29,999 You're not carrying the bloody weight. 1071 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,039 You're not carrying the bloody weight. 1072 00:26:31,120 --> 00:26:31,999 Oh, it's good. Yeah, no, it's real good. This works well. 1073 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:33,999 Oh, it's good. Yeah, no, it's real good. This works well. 1074 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:34,599 Oh, it's good. Yeah, no, it's real good. This works well. 1075 00:26:34,680 --> 00:26:35,999 But the more dirt they remove from the column, 1076 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,279 But the more dirt they remove from the column, 1077 00:26:37,360 --> 00:26:37,999 the more weight has to be taken up by their timber props. 1078 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,999 the more weight has to be taken up by their timber props. 1079 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:41,199 the more weight has to be taken up by their timber props. 1080 00:26:46,960 --> 00:26:47,999 This is while I was jackhammering, and I was getting a fair bit of movement up there. 1081 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,999 This is while I was jackhammering, and I was getting a fair bit of movement up there. 1082 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:50,999 This is while I was jackhammering, and I was getting a fair bit of movement up there. 1083 00:26:51,080 --> 00:26:51,999 It's starting to get a bit of weight on it. 1084 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,079 It's starting to get a bit of weight on it. 1085 00:26:54,400 --> 00:26:55,999 We got 50ft of bloody dirt on this roof. 1086 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,719 We got 50ft of bloody dirt on this roof. 1087 00:26:57,800 --> 00:26:57,999 The more dirt we take out, the less support there is. 1088 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,999 The more dirt we take out, the less support there is. 1089 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,039 The more dirt we take out, the less support there is. 1090 00:27:01,120 --> 00:27:01,999 So, the roof will start to sag. 1091 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:03,639 So, the roof will start to sag. 1092 00:27:03,720 --> 00:27:03,999 If it starts to sag, it'll crack and that's when they come down. 1093 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,999 If it starts to sag, it'll crack and that's when they come down. 1094 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,599 If it starts to sag, it'll crack and that's when they come down. 1095 00:27:07,680 --> 00:27:07,999 So you just gotta keep an eye on it. 1096 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,679 So you just gotta keep an eye on it. 1097 00:27:09,760 --> 00:27:09,999 Just see where it's just on the edge, it's starting to flare. 1098 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,999 Just see where it's just on the edge, it's starting to flare. 1099 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,359 Just see where it's just on the edge, it's starting to flare. 1100 00:27:12,440 --> 00:27:13,999 I have developed a very hairline crack up here. 1101 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,359 I have developed a very hairline crack up here. 1102 00:27:15,440 --> 00:27:15,999 Even a rock that big comes down straight on the head, 1103 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,999 Even a rock that big comes down straight on the head, 1104 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,519 Even a rock that big comes down straight on the head, 1105 00:27:18,600 --> 00:27:19,999 it's got a chance of killing you, breaking your neck. 1106 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,159 it's got a chance of killing you, breaking your neck. 1107 00:27:35,920 --> 00:27:35,999 SAM: If I'm finding opal, I'm moving forward. 1108 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:37,999 SAM: If I'm finding opal, I'm moving forward. 1109 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:38,759 SAM: If I'm finding opal, I'm moving forward. 1110 00:27:38,840 --> 00:27:39,999 I'm saving for a house, I'm setting myself up for life. 1111 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,999 I'm saving for a house, I'm setting myself up for life. 1112 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:42,599 I'm saving for a house, I'm setting myself up for life. 1113 00:27:42,680 --> 00:27:43,999 But if we're not finding anything, 1114 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:44,679 But if we're not finding anything, 1115 00:27:44,760 --> 00:27:45,999 well, then, I'm just sitting stagnant. 1116 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:47,839 well, then, I'm just sitting stagnant. 1117 00:27:47,920 --> 00:27:47,999 Money, money money. See if there's any gems. 1118 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,999 Money, money money. See if there's any gems. 1119 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,999 Money, money money. See if there's any gems. 1120 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:52,679 Money, money money. See if there's any gems. 1121 00:27:52,760 --> 00:27:53,999 In Lightning Ridge, 20-year-old Sam 1122 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,799 In Lightning Ridge, 20-year-old Sam 1123 00:27:55,880 --> 00:27:55,999 desperately needs his load of freshly-dug sandstone 1124 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,999 desperately needs his load of freshly-dug sandstone 1125 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:58,959 desperately needs his load of freshly-dug sandstone 1126 00:27:59,040 --> 00:27:59,999 to deliver opal. 1127 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,759 to deliver opal. 1128 00:28:01,840 --> 00:28:01,999 Nothing yet, mate. No. 1129 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:03,999 Nothing yet, mate. No. 1130 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:04,439 Nothing yet, mate. No. 1131 00:28:06,280 --> 00:28:07,999 Oh, here's one. Ooh, that's got to be a colour in it, too. 1132 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:09,319 Oh, here's one. Ooh, that's got to be a colour in it, too. 1133 00:28:09,400 --> 00:28:09,999 Look at that. We can see a bit of green. Yeah. 1134 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,759 Look at that. We can see a bit of green. Yeah. 1135 00:28:11,840 --> 00:28:11,999 It's a bit of orange. Look at this one, mate. 1136 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,999 It's a bit of orange. Look at this one, mate. 1137 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:14,799 It's a bit of orange. Look at this one, mate. 1138 00:28:14,880 --> 00:28:15,999 He's tiny. Tiny but look at that pattern. 1139 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,999 He's tiny. Tiny but look at that pattern. 1140 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,599 He's tiny. Tiny but look at that pattern. 1141 00:28:18,680 --> 00:28:19,999 Oh, right. Nice lines in there, innit? 1142 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,439 Oh, right. Nice lines in there, innit? 1143 00:28:21,520 --> 00:28:21,999 They're bright. Yeah. 1144 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,999 They're bright. Yeah. 1145 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:24,039 They're bright. Yeah. 1146 00:28:24,120 --> 00:28:25,999 That's pretty rare. That's what they call Chinese writing. 1147 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:26,839 That's pretty rare. That's what they call Chinese writing. 1148 00:28:26,920 --> 00:28:27,999 Bit like a Chinese pictogram. Yeah, righty-o. Yeah. 1149 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:29,999 Bit like a Chinese pictogram. Yeah, righty-o. Yeah. 1150 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,279 Bit like a Chinese pictogram. Yeah, righty-o. Yeah. 1151 00:28:31,360 --> 00:28:31,999 Nice blue rolling flash across it too. Is it? 1152 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:33,999 Nice blue rolling flash across it too. Is it? 1153 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:34,039 Nice blue rolling flash across it too. Is it? 1154 00:28:34,120 --> 00:28:35,999 A little bit of black. Yeah. 1155 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,919 A little bit of black. Yeah. 1156 00:28:37,000 --> 00:28:37,999 Well short of their target, 1157 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:38,999 Well short of their target, 1158 00:28:39,080 --> 00:28:39,999 Pete and Sam need to get the maximum they can for this stone. 1159 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,999 Pete and Sam need to get the maximum they can for this stone. 1160 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,239 Pete and Sam need to get the maximum they can for this stone. 1161 00:28:42,320 --> 00:28:43,999 And polishing the opal can triple its value. 1162 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,239 And polishing the opal can triple its value. 1163 00:28:45,320 --> 00:28:45,999 I'm not sure how I'm going to go one handed. Yep. 1164 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,999 I'm not sure how I'm going to go one handed. Yep. 1165 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,799 I'm not sure how I'm going to go one handed. Yep. 1166 00:28:48,880 --> 00:28:49,999 How do you feel about giving that one a bit of a rub on the wheel? 1167 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,999 How do you feel about giving that one a bit of a rub on the wheel? 1168 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,039 How do you feel about giving that one a bit of a rub on the wheel? 1169 00:28:53,120 --> 00:28:53,999 It might be up to you, mate. You're going to bang her on the wheel and spin it round. 1170 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,999 It might be up to you, mate. You're going to bang her on the wheel and spin it round. 1171 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,399 It might be up to you, mate. You're going to bang her on the wheel and spin it round. 1172 00:28:57,480 --> 00:28:57,999 Let's see how we go. 1173 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:59,999 Let's see how we go. 1174 00:29:00,080 --> 00:29:01,999 When you put the stone to the wheel, you can make mistakes on it. 1175 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,999 When you put the stone to the wheel, you can make mistakes on it. 1176 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:04,719 When you put the stone to the wheel, you can make mistakes on it. 1177 00:29:04,800 --> 00:29:05,999 If you wreck a nice stone then, we'll be paying for it. 1178 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,999 If you wreck a nice stone then, we'll be paying for it. 1179 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:09,999 If you wreck a nice stone then, we'll be paying for it. 1180 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:10,319 If you wreck a nice stone then, we'll be paying for it. 1181 00:29:10,400 --> 00:29:11,999 Don't let me rub too much off. No, you'll be right. 1182 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,559 Don't let me rub too much off. No, you'll be right. 1183 00:29:13,640 --> 00:29:13,999 Let's go have a look. Yeah. 1184 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:15,639 Let's go have a look. Yeah. 1185 00:29:15,720 --> 00:29:15,999 Takes a lot of experience to become a good cutter, and I'm quite an inexperienced cutter. 1186 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,999 Takes a lot of experience to become a good cutter, and I'm quite an inexperienced cutter. 1187 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,999 Takes a lot of experience to become a good cutter, and I'm quite an inexperienced cutter. 1188 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:20,519 Takes a lot of experience to become a good cutter, and I'm quite an inexperienced cutter. 1189 00:29:20,600 --> 00:29:21,999 Nice, gentle touch. Slow and steady. We don't make any mistakes. 1190 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,999 Nice, gentle touch. Slow and steady. We don't make any mistakes. 1191 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,439 Nice, gentle touch. Slow and steady. We don't make any mistakes. 1192 00:29:27,680 --> 00:29:27,999 What do we do, just roll it a little? 1193 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:29,999 What do we do, just roll it a little? 1194 00:29:30,080 --> 00:29:31,999 Just roll, just try to take that edge off, I reckon. 1195 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:32,839 Just roll, just try to take that edge off, I reckon. 1196 00:29:32,920 --> 00:29:33,999 It's a nice colour coming out. Yeah. 1197 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,479 It's a nice colour coming out. Yeah. 1198 00:29:35,560 --> 00:29:35,999 A few blues and golds. 1199 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,559 A few blues and golds. 1200 00:29:37,640 --> 00:29:37,999 Might just get a bit of the stone out of this one too. 1201 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,999 Might just get a bit of the stone out of this one too. 1202 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:40,639 Might just get a bit of the stone out of this one too. 1203 00:29:48,240 --> 00:29:49,999 What do you reckon? I reckon that's pretty good. 1204 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,279 What do you reckon? I reckon that's pretty good. 1205 00:29:53,080 --> 00:29:53,999 Yeah, it's come up all right. Yeah. 1206 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,799 Yeah, it's come up all right. Yeah. 1207 00:29:55,880 --> 00:29:55,999 So, I reckon we leave it like that, the buyer might decide to cut a bit more off it. 1208 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:57,999 So, I reckon we leave it like that, the buyer might decide to cut a bit more off it. 1209 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,959 So, I reckon we leave it like that, the buyer might decide to cut a bit more off it. 1210 00:30:00,040 --> 00:30:01,999 There'd be four or five grand in that. 1211 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:02,159 There'd be four or five grand in that. 1212 00:30:02,240 --> 00:30:03,999 Yeah. Now I reckon. Look at the colour in that. 1213 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,799 Yeah. Now I reckon. Look at the colour in that. 1214 00:30:05,880 --> 00:30:05,999 I'll bag that up and take it in, see what we can get for it. 1215 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,999 I'll bag that up and take it in, see what we can get for it. 1216 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,519 I'll bag that up and take it in, see what we can get for it. 1217 00:30:09,600 --> 00:30:09,999 Yes. 1218 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:11,599 Yes. 1219 00:30:11,680 --> 00:30:11,999 Sam and Pete have two cut stones. 1220 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,999 Sam and Pete have two cut stones. 1221 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:14,359 Sam and Pete have two cut stones. 1222 00:30:14,440 --> 00:30:15,999 The first is crystal opal, 1223 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:16,599 The first is crystal opal, 1224 00:30:16,680 --> 00:30:17,999 predominantly blue green with flashes of red and yellow. 1225 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,719 predominantly blue green with flashes of red and yellow. 1226 00:30:19,800 --> 00:30:19,999 weighing 10.5 carats or 2.1g. 1227 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,999 weighing 10.5 carats or 2.1g. 1228 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,159 weighing 10.5 carats or 2.1g. 1229 00:30:23,240 --> 00:30:23,999 They hope to sell it for at least $5,000. 1230 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,999 They hope to sell it for at least $5,000. 1231 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:27,199 They hope to sell it for at least $5,000. 1232 00:30:27,280 --> 00:30:27,999 The second stone is a black opal 1233 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,279 The second stone is a black opal 1234 00:30:29,360 --> 00:30:29,999 with green and blue patterning called Chinese writing. 1235 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,999 with green and blue patterning called Chinese writing. 1236 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:32,239 with green and blue patterning called Chinese writing. 1237 00:30:32,320 --> 00:30:33,999 It weighs only one carat, 0.2 of a gram 1238 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:35,359 It weighs only one carat, 0.2 of a gram 1239 00:30:35,440 --> 00:30:35,999 with a potential value of $500. 1240 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,999 with a potential value of $500. 1241 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:39,119 with a potential value of $500. 1242 00:30:39,200 --> 00:30:39,999 We'll go get some cash from these opal, eh? That'd be good. 1243 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,999 We'll go get some cash from these opal, eh? That'd be good. 1244 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,959 We'll go get some cash from these opal, eh? That'd be good. 1245 00:30:49,280 --> 00:30:49,999 Mary's entrusted me with our entire opal find, 1246 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,999 Mary's entrusted me with our entire opal find, 1247 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:52,759 Mary's entrusted me with our entire opal find, 1248 00:30:52,840 --> 00:30:53,999 to go into town and meet a lady called Linda, 1249 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:55,999 to go into town and meet a lady called Linda, 1250 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:56,079 to go into town and meet a lady called Linda, 1251 00:30:56,160 --> 00:30:57,999 who knows a thing or two about white crystal opal, and definitely about how to cut it. 1252 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:59,999 who knows a thing or two about white crystal opal, and definitely about how to cut it. 1253 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:00,199 who knows a thing or two about white crystal opal, and definitely about how to cut it. 1254 00:31:00,280 --> 00:31:01,999 Money's drying up quicker than it's coming in. 1255 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:02,799 Money's drying up quicker than it's coming in. 1256 00:31:02,880 --> 00:31:03,999 So it's up to me to try and cut something good enough to make some from today. 1257 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,999 So it's up to me to try and cut something good enough to make some from today. 1258 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,679 So it's up to me to try and cut something good enough to make some from today. 1259 00:31:09,480 --> 00:31:09,999 We've found a little bit. OK. Interested to see what you think of it. 1260 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,999 We've found a little bit. OK. Interested to see what you think of it. 1261 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,199 We've found a little bit. OK. Interested to see what you think of it. 1262 00:31:13,280 --> 00:31:13,999 With ten years' experience, Linda George has offered to guide 1263 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,999 With ten years' experience, Linda George has offered to guide 1264 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:17,919 With ten years' experience, Linda George has offered to guide 1265 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,999 rookie Carl in the art of cutting opal. 1266 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:20,159 rookie Carl in the art of cutting opal. 1267 00:31:20,240 --> 00:31:21,999 I was quite nervous. We only had one really good stone. 1268 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:22,839 I was quite nervous. We only had one really good stone. 1269 00:31:22,920 --> 00:31:23,999 This is the one to start with. That's my favourite piece as well. Yeah. 1270 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,999 This is the one to start with. That's my favourite piece as well. Yeah. 1271 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:27,439 This is the one to start with. That's my favourite piece as well. Yeah. 1272 00:31:27,520 --> 00:31:27,999 One mistake and I could wipe out our best stone in the parcel. 1273 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,999 One mistake and I could wipe out our best stone in the parcel. 1274 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,159 One mistake and I could wipe out our best stone in the parcel. 1275 00:31:31,240 --> 00:31:31,999 What I want you to do is just hold it very gently 1276 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,639 What I want you to do is just hold it very gently 1277 00:31:33,720 --> 00:31:33,999 against the wheel there and move it around. 1278 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:35,999 against the wheel there and move it around. 1279 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,319 against the wheel there and move it around. 1280 00:31:36,400 --> 00:31:37,999 But not so much like that. 1281 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,119 But not so much like that. 1282 00:31:39,200 --> 00:31:39,999 More like, put it on there flat... 1283 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,639 More like, put it on there flat... 1284 00:31:41,720 --> 00:31:41,999 Oh, OK. ..and move it around like that. 1285 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,919 Oh, OK. ..and move it around like that. 1286 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:45,999 Yeah. We're just removing that surface, the clay and staining... 1287 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:47,439 Yeah. We're just removing that surface, the clay and staining... 1288 00:31:47,520 --> 00:31:47,999 OK. ..so that we can see what the colour is underneath. 1289 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,999 OK. ..so that we can see what the colour is underneath. 1290 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:51,319 OK. ..so that we can see what the colour is underneath. 1291 00:31:51,400 --> 00:31:51,999 Keep moving it. All right. Always moving, moving. 1292 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,999 Keep moving it. All right. Always moving, moving. 1293 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,039 Keep moving it. All right. Always moving, moving. 1294 00:31:54,120 --> 00:31:55,999 Move it around. Yep. 1295 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:56,799 Move it around. Yep. 1296 00:31:56,880 --> 00:31:57,999 Keep checking. You don't wanna go too far. 1297 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,719 Keep checking. You don't wanna go too far. 1298 00:32:00,800 --> 00:32:01,999 Go too hard in the beginning and then you have lost it. 1299 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,479 Go too hard in the beginning and then you have lost it. 1300 00:32:03,560 --> 00:32:03,999 We have done a lot of digging to find this. That's right. 1301 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:05,999 We have done a lot of digging to find this. That's right. 1302 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,439 We have done a lot of digging to find this. That's right. 1303 00:32:06,520 --> 00:32:07,999 We don't want to lose it. No. 1304 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:09,759 We don't want to lose it. No. 1305 00:32:12,200 --> 00:32:13,999 Let's have a look at that one. I think you've probably almost done it. 1306 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,759 Let's have a look at that one. I think you've probably almost done it. 1307 00:32:15,840 --> 00:32:15,999 With the clay and staining removed, it's time for evaluation. 1308 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:17,999 With the clay and staining removed, it's time for evaluation. 1309 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,999 With the clay and staining removed, it's time for evaluation. 1310 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:21,319 With the clay and staining removed, it's time for evaluation. 1311 00:32:21,400 --> 00:32:21,999 It's blue, green. There's a little bit of yellow. Yeah. 1312 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,999 It's blue, green. There's a little bit of yellow. Yeah. 1313 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,759 It's blue, green. There's a little bit of yellow. Yeah. 1314 00:32:24,840 --> 00:32:25,999 It's what we call sheeny. OK. Sheeny isn't worth as much. 1315 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,999 It's what we call sheeny. OK. Sheeny isn't worth as much. 1316 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:28,439 It's what we call sheeny. OK. Sheeny isn't worth as much. 1317 00:32:28,520 --> 00:32:29,999 But it is pretty. So I'm gonna say $200 a carat. 1318 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,119 But it is pretty. So I'm gonna say $200 a carat. 1319 00:32:31,200 --> 00:32:31,999 So, we put that on the scales. And it's 5.45. 1320 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,999 So, we put that on the scales. And it's 5.45. 1321 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:35,999 So, we put that on the scales. And it's 5.45. 1322 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,799 So, we put that on the scales. And it's 5.45. 1323 00:32:36,880 --> 00:32:37,999 And my estimation is that it's worth about $200 a carat, 1324 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,999 And my estimation is that it's worth about $200 a carat, 1325 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:40,519 And my estimation is that it's worth about $200 a carat, 1326 00:32:40,600 --> 00:32:41,999 which brings it to $1,090. 1327 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:42,599 which brings it to $1,090. 1328 00:32:42,680 --> 00:32:43,999 Wow. That much. That's quite a valuable stone. 1329 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:45,679 Wow. That much. That's quite a valuable stone. 1330 00:32:45,760 --> 00:32:45,999 That is. That's a very good first find. 1331 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,839 That is. That's a very good first find. 1332 00:32:51,160 --> 00:32:51,999 How are you doing, love? Hello, hello, hello. 1333 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:53,519 How are you doing, love? Hello, hello, hello. 1334 00:32:53,600 --> 00:32:53,999 I've got something to show you. Have you? Yeah. 1335 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,999 I've got something to show you. Have you? Yeah. 1336 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:56,319 I've got something to show you. Have you? Yeah. 1337 00:32:56,400 --> 00:32:57,999 Have a look at this. Yeah. 1338 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:58,599 Have a look at this. Yeah. 1339 00:32:58,680 --> 00:32:59,999 What do you think? That really came out like of that? Yeah. 1340 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,999 What do you think? That really came out like of that? Yeah. 1341 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:02,319 What do you think? That really came out like of that? Yeah. 1342 00:33:02,400 --> 00:33:03,999 What we found? Yeah. That came out of our mine. Wow. I know. 1343 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,999 What we found? Yeah. That came out of our mine. Wow. I know. 1344 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,039 What we found? Yeah. That came out of our mine. Wow. I know. 1345 00:33:06,120 --> 00:33:07,999 That is a really nice ring stone. It's a beautiful ring stone. Yeah. 1346 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,999 That is a really nice ring stone. It's a beautiful ring stone. Yeah. 1347 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:10,479 That is a really nice ring stone. It's a beautiful ring stone. Yeah. 1348 00:33:10,560 --> 00:33:11,999 Mary will now have to call on her expertise as a jeweller 1349 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,999 Mary will now have to call on her expertise as a jeweller 1350 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,239 Mary will now have to call on her expertise as a jeweller 1351 00:33:14,320 --> 00:33:15,999 to turn the opal into something they can sell. 1352 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,199 to turn the opal into something they can sell. 1353 00:33:17,280 --> 00:33:17,999 So the first step of the process 1354 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,279 So the first step of the process 1355 00:33:19,360 --> 00:33:19,999 is to make the bezel to go around the opal. 1356 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,999 is to make the bezel to go around the opal. 1357 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:22,119 is to make the bezel to go around the opal. 1358 00:33:23,800 --> 00:33:23,999 This is one of my favourite parts 1359 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,839 This is one of my favourite parts 1360 00:33:25,920 --> 00:33:25,999 I'm gonna form the bezel around the stone. 1361 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,999 I'm gonna form the bezel around the stone. 1362 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:29,879 I'm gonna form the bezel around the stone. 1363 00:33:29,960 --> 00:33:29,999 I like this part because it's kind of different with each opal 1364 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,999 I like this part because it's kind of different with each opal 1365 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:33,599 I like this part because it's kind of different with each opal 1366 00:33:33,680 --> 00:33:33,999 but especially because I like to use free form opals. 1367 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,999 but especially because I like to use free form opals. 1368 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,799 but especially because I like to use free form opals. 1369 00:33:36,880 --> 00:33:37,999 You're really just reading the stone and reading the metal and just trying to, obviously, 1370 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,999 You're really just reading the stone and reading the metal and just trying to, obviously, 1371 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,079 You're really just reading the stone and reading the metal and just trying to, obviously, 1372 00:33:41,160 --> 00:33:41,999 make them marry up so that they sit as closely together as possible. 1373 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,999 make them marry up so that they sit as closely together as possible. 1374 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,999 make them marry up so that they sit as closely together as possible. 1375 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:46,039 make them marry up so that they sit as closely together as possible. 1376 00:33:47,360 --> 00:33:47,999 When you're wearing it, you know, 1377 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,359 When you're wearing it, you know, 1378 00:33:49,440 --> 00:33:49,999 knocking your hands, if it's a ring especially. 1379 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,999 knocking your hands, if it's a ring especially. 1380 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:52,439 knocking your hands, if it's a ring especially. 1381 00:33:52,520 --> 00:33:53,999 Bezels are just nice and smooth and comfortable to wear as well. 1382 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,999 Bezels are just nice and smooth and comfortable to wear as well. 1383 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,079 Bezels are just nice and smooth and comfortable to wear as well. 1384 00:34:03,320 --> 00:34:03,999 Are you there? 1385 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,359 Are you there? 1386 00:34:06,680 --> 00:34:07,999 Hiya, love, how are you getting on? Yeah, I'm finished. You wanna come up and have a look? 1387 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,999 Hiya, love, how are you getting on? Yeah, I'm finished. You wanna come up and have a look? 1388 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,119 Hiya, love, how are you getting on? Yeah, I'm finished. You wanna come up and have a look? 1389 00:34:11,200 --> 00:34:11,999 OK, I'm on my way up. Bye. 1390 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,599 OK, I'm on my way up. Bye. 1391 00:34:13,680 --> 00:34:13,999 I'm really pleased with it. It's always a bit nerve racking seeing what he thinks of it, 1392 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:15,999 I'm really pleased with it. It's always a bit nerve racking seeing what he thinks of it, 1393 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:17,999 I'm really pleased with it. It's always a bit nerve racking seeing what he thinks of it, 1394 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:18,039 I'm really pleased with it. It's always a bit nerve racking seeing what he thinks of it, 1395 00:34:18,120 --> 00:34:19,999 but I don't think he's realised that it turned out so well. 1396 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:21,479 but I don't think he's realised that it turned out so well. 1397 00:34:21,560 --> 00:34:21,999 So I'm excited to show him, yeah. 1398 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,999 So I'm excited to show him, yeah. 1399 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,639 So I'm excited to show him, yeah. 1400 00:34:24,720 --> 00:34:25,999 Hey. Hello. How'd you get on with it? 1401 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,879 Hey. Hello. How'd you get on with it? 1402 00:34:28,680 --> 00:34:29,999 What do you think? 1403 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,919 What do you think? 1404 00:34:31,000 --> 00:34:31,999 Oh, wow, that is gorgeous. 1405 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,359 Oh, wow, that is gorgeous. 1406 00:34:33,440 --> 00:34:33,999 Do you like it? Yeah, I really like it. Are you pleased? 1407 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:35,999 Do you like it? Yeah, I really like it. Are you pleased? 1408 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,479 Do you like it? Yeah, I really like it. Are you pleased? 1409 00:34:36,560 --> 00:34:37,999 Yeah. I am actually. Yeah, it's stunning, Mary. 1410 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,399 Yeah. I am actually. Yeah, it's stunning, Mary. 1411 00:34:39,480 --> 00:34:39,999 Mary's ring features a crystal opal, blue green in colour. 1412 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,999 Mary's ring features a crystal opal, blue green in colour. 1413 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,439 Mary's ring features a crystal opal, blue green in colour. 1414 00:34:43,520 --> 00:34:43,999 It weighs 5.45 carats. 1415 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,999 It weighs 5.45 carats. 1416 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:46,279 It weighs 5.45 carats. 1417 00:34:46,360 --> 00:34:47,999 Set in silver, it has an estimated value of $1,400, 1418 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,999 Set in silver, it has an estimated value of $1,400, 1419 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:50,359 Set in silver, it has an estimated value of $1,400, 1420 00:34:50,440 --> 00:34:51,999 bringing their season total to $7,900. 1421 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,999 bringing their season total to $7,900. 1422 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,159 bringing their season total to $7,900. 1423 00:34:54,240 --> 00:34:55,999 It's a really special gem stone cos it's the first opal that we've found since we were mining 1424 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,999 It's a really special gem stone cos it's the first opal that we've found since we were mining 1425 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:58,679 It's a really special gem stone cos it's the first opal that we've found since we were mining 1426 00:34:58,760 --> 00:34:59,999 in White Cliffs, and it's really spurred us on to keep going 1427 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,479 in White Cliffs, and it's really spurred us on to keep going 1428 00:35:01,560 --> 00:35:01,999 and believe in ourselves and know that we can do it. 1429 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:03,999 and believe in ourselves and know that we can do it. 1430 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:04,279 and believe in ourselves and know that we can do it. 1431 00:35:04,360 --> 00:35:05,999 More than the money, just to boost in morale is absolutely priceless for us 1432 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,999 More than the money, just to boost in morale is absolutely priceless for us 1433 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:08,199 More than the money, just to boost in morale is absolutely priceless for us 1434 00:35:08,280 --> 00:35:09,999 cos now I just want to get down there more than ever and find the rest of the stuff. 1435 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,999 cos now I just want to get down there more than ever and find the rest of the stuff. 1436 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,239 cos now I just want to get down there more than ever and find the rest of the stuff. 1437 00:35:18,160 --> 00:35:19,999 SAM: I'd really like to see some money. 1438 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:20,159 SAM: I'd really like to see some money. 1439 00:35:20,240 --> 00:35:21,999 That'd be just been great to keep everything ticking along. 1440 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,679 That'd be just been great to keep everything ticking along. 1441 00:35:25,000 --> 00:35:25,999 Yeah, come in. Paul. How you going? Good. 1442 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:27,399 Yeah, come in. Paul. How you going? Good. 1443 00:35:27,480 --> 00:35:27,999 In Lightning Ridge, 1444 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:29,479 In Lightning Ridge, 1445 00:35:29,560 --> 00:35:29,999 Sam and Pete are meeting prominent buyer Paul Sedawie. 1446 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,999 Sam and Pete are meeting prominent buyer Paul Sedawie. 1447 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:32,839 Sam and Pete are meeting prominent buyer Paul Sedawie. 1448 00:35:32,920 --> 00:35:33,999 They're hoping to get $5,500 1449 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,519 They're hoping to get $5,500 1450 00:35:35,600 --> 00:35:35,999 for their two stones. 1451 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,599 for their two stones. 1452 00:35:37,680 --> 00:35:37,999 He doesn't undersell his opal. He knows how hard it is, 1453 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,999 He doesn't undersell his opal. He knows how hard it is, 1454 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:40,759 He doesn't undersell his opal. He knows how hard it is, 1455 00:35:40,840 --> 00:35:41,999 so you can't knock someone for being a bit over the top. He pushes it to a limit. 1456 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999 so you can't knock someone for being a bit over the top. He pushes it to a limit. 1457 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,039 so you can't knock someone for being a bit over the top. He pushes it to a limit. 1458 00:35:45,120 --> 00:35:45,999 That's the king stone there. 1459 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,559 That's the king stone there. 1460 00:35:47,640 --> 00:35:47,999 There's ten-and-a-half carats in there. Yes. 1461 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,999 There's ten-and-a-half carats in there. Yes. 1462 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:51,159 There's ten-and-a-half carats in there. Yes. 1463 00:35:51,240 --> 00:35:51,999 The stone's got to sell itself. I can't really sell it. 1464 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:53,999 The stone's got to sell itself. I can't really sell it. 1465 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:54,319 The stone's got to sell itself. I can't really sell it. 1466 00:35:54,400 --> 00:35:55,999 It's gotta stand on its own merits, you know. 1467 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,719 It's gotta stand on its own merits, you know. 1468 00:35:57,800 --> 00:35:57,999 A couple of a little bit of sand spots in the middle there. But she is not too bad. 1469 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,999 A couple of a little bit of sand spots in the middle there. But she is not too bad. 1470 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,999 A couple of a little bit of sand spots in the middle there. But she is not too bad. 1471 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:02,039 A couple of a little bit of sand spots in the middle there. But she is not too bad. 1472 00:36:02,120 --> 00:36:03,999 What sort of money do you have on it? 1473 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:04,119 What sort of money do you have on it? 1474 00:36:04,200 --> 00:36:05,999 I reckon 1,000 a carat, Paul. 1475 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,599 I reckon 1,000 a carat, Paul. 1476 00:36:08,520 --> 00:36:09,999 Mm, it's a nice stone. It's a pretty stone. 1477 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,239 Mm, it's a nice stone. It's a pretty stone. 1478 00:36:11,320 --> 00:36:11,999 But I think it may be a little bit too high for me. 1479 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,999 But I think it may be a little bit too high for me. 1480 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:14,999 But I think it may be a little bit too high for me. 1481 00:36:15,080 --> 00:36:15,999 I'd be interested in probably 600 a carat. 1482 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:17,999 I'd be interested in probably 600 a carat. 1483 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,559 I'd be interested in probably 600 a carat. 1484 00:36:18,640 --> 00:36:19,999 600 a carat. Yeah. Yeah. 1485 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:20,919 600 a carat. Yeah. Yeah. 1486 00:36:22,320 --> 00:36:23,999 We were talking, you know... 1487 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,319 We were talking, you know... 1488 00:36:24,400 --> 00:36:25,999 6,000, slightly better than 6,000. 1489 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:27,759 6,000, slightly better than 6,000. 1490 00:36:27,840 --> 00:36:27,999 And what you have on this other one? 1491 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:29,839 And what you have on this other one? 1492 00:36:29,920 --> 00:36:29,999 Well, this is a unique little stone with Chinese writing in the corner. 1493 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,999 Well, this is a unique little stone with Chinese writing in the corner. 1494 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,439 Well, this is a unique little stone with Chinese writing in the corner. 1495 00:36:33,520 --> 00:36:33,999 Yeah. 1496 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,519 Yeah. 1497 00:36:36,880 --> 00:36:37,999 And I reckon that's worth a cool $1,000. 1498 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,999 And I reckon that's worth a cool $1,000. 1499 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:40,839 And I reckon that's worth a cool $1,000. 1500 00:36:42,240 --> 00:36:43,999 It's unfortunately got a little chip on the bottom of it 1501 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:44,799 It's unfortunately got a little chip on the bottom of it 1502 00:36:44,880 --> 00:36:45,999 so it's not actually gonna cut a carat stone. 1503 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,959 so it's not actually gonna cut a carat stone. 1504 00:36:48,040 --> 00:36:49,999 I'd probably go 550 on it. 550? Yeah. 1505 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:50,719 I'd probably go 550 on it. 550? Yeah. 1506 00:36:50,800 --> 00:36:51,999 So those two together, seven grand? 1507 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,999 So those two together, seven grand? 1508 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:54,999 So those two together, seven grand? 1509 00:36:55,080 --> 00:36:55,999 Might be a bit too high. 65. 1510 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,919 Might be a bit too high. 65. 1511 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,999 I think 65 would pull me up. Yeah. Yeah. 1512 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,759 I think 65 would pull me up. Yeah. Yeah. 1513 00:37:03,440 --> 00:37:03,999 Yeah, it's a fair offer. 1514 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,479 Yeah, it's a fair offer. 1515 00:37:11,160 --> 00:37:11,999 Oh, well. I think we can do business with that. 1516 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,959 Oh, well. I think we can do business with that. 1517 00:37:14,040 --> 00:37:15,999 OK, cool. That's good. Done. Perfect. 1518 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:16,239 OK, cool. That's good. Done. Perfect. 1519 00:37:16,320 --> 00:37:17,999 Thank you. Good on you. Happy days. 1520 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,319 Thank you. Good on you. Happy days. 1521 00:37:18,400 --> 00:37:19,999 It's a good result. 1522 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:20,399 It's a good result. 1523 00:37:20,480 --> 00:37:21,999 $6,500 brings Pete and Sam's 1524 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:22,999 $6,500 brings Pete and Sam's 1525 00:37:23,080 --> 00:37:23,999 season total to $24,000. 1526 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,999 season total to $24,000. 1527 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:27,039 season total to $24,000. 1528 00:37:27,120 --> 00:37:27,999 Yeah, I was really impressed with the bigger stone. 1529 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,799 Yeah, I was really impressed with the bigger stone. 1530 00:37:29,880 --> 00:37:29,999 It's a rich crystal. You see all this colour jumping out, it's dazzling. 1531 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,999 It's a rich crystal. You see all this colour jumping out, it's dazzling. 1532 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,759 It's a rich crystal. You see all this colour jumping out, it's dazzling. 1533 00:37:33,840 --> 00:37:33,999 And it's just like a trick of nature to delight us. 1534 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,999 And it's just like a trick of nature to delight us. 1535 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,079 And it's just like a trick of nature to delight us. 1536 00:37:37,160 --> 00:37:37,999 Oh, happy, happy enough. Yeah, that's fine. I mean, you've gotta come in a bit high anyway. 1537 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,999 Oh, happy, happy enough. Yeah, that's fine. I mean, you've gotta come in a bit high anyway. 1538 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:41,959 Oh, happy, happy enough. Yeah, that's fine. I mean, you've gotta come in a bit high anyway. 1539 00:37:42,040 --> 00:37:43,999 And they usually knock you back a bit, 1540 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:44,279 And they usually knock you back a bit, 1541 00:37:44,360 --> 00:37:45,999 but keep us going a bit longer. 1542 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:47,399 but keep us going a bit longer. 1543 00:37:47,480 --> 00:37:47,999 Yeah, I'm pretty happy with that. There's money in our pocket. It's good for me. 1544 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,999 Yeah, I'm pretty happy with that. There's money in our pocket. It's good for me. 1545 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,999 Yeah, I'm pretty happy with that. There's money in our pocket. It's good for me. 1546 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:52,119 Yeah, I'm pretty happy with that. There's money in our pocket. It's good for me. 1547 00:37:52,200 --> 00:37:53,999 Let's me keep on moving forward when we're actually making a bit of money, 1548 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,919 Let's me keep on moving forward when we're actually making a bit of money, 1549 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:57,999 not just covering costs. 1550 00:37:58,080 --> 00:37:59,999 So, yeah. Bit on the side, it's nice. 1551 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,439 So, yeah. Bit on the side, it's nice. 1552 00:38:09,560 --> 00:38:09,999 You've got to remember how much dirt's above us, you know. 1553 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,999 You've got to remember how much dirt's above us, you know. 1554 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,559 You've got to remember how much dirt's above us, you know. 1555 00:38:12,640 --> 00:38:13,999 And the more dirt you take out, the more weight's coming down on top of you. 1556 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,999 And the more dirt you take out, the more weight's coming down on top of you. 1557 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,199 And the more dirt you take out, the more weight's coming down on top of you. 1558 00:38:16,280 --> 00:38:17,999 At the Maze mine, the Bushmen's heavy weight jackhammers are removing 1559 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,999 At the Maze mine, the Bushmen's heavy weight jackhammers are removing 1560 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:20,399 At the Maze mine, the Bushmen's heavy weight jackhammers are removing 1561 00:38:20,480 --> 00:38:21,999 more rock from the pillars holding up the roof. 1562 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,679 more rock from the pillars holding up the roof. 1563 00:38:23,760 --> 00:38:23,999 This stuff's extremely hard. 1564 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,999 This stuff's extremely hard. 1565 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:26,279 This stuff's extremely hard. 1566 00:38:26,360 --> 00:38:27,999 The opal is nowhere near as hard as it, 1567 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:28,959 The opal is nowhere near as hard as it, 1568 00:38:29,040 --> 00:38:29,999 so the weakest point in the opal. 1569 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,159 so the weakest point in the opal. 1570 00:38:31,240 --> 00:38:31,999 So it tends to fracture. 1571 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,999 So it tends to fracture. 1572 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:34,479 So it tends to fracture. 1573 00:38:34,560 --> 00:38:35,999 Rod and Les need to be careful removing one shard of rock at a time. 1574 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,999 Rod and Les need to be careful removing one shard of rock at a time. 1575 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,359 Rod and Les need to be careful removing one shard of rock at a time. 1576 00:38:42,280 --> 00:38:43,999 A single wrong move could destroy the opal 1577 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:45,319 A single wrong move could destroy the opal 1578 00:38:45,400 --> 00:38:45,999 or bury them both under thousands of tonnes of rock. 1579 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,999 or bury them both under thousands of tonnes of rock. 1580 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,159 or bury them both under thousands of tonnes of rock. 1581 00:38:57,160 --> 00:38:57,999 Some nice bloody stuff starting to appear here, Les. 1582 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,999 Some nice bloody stuff starting to appear here, Les. 1583 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,879 Some nice bloody stuff starting to appear here, Les. 1584 00:39:00,960 --> 00:39:01,999 Oh, yeah? Oh. You got a little bit? 1585 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,999 Oh, yeah? Oh. You got a little bit? 1586 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:04,119 Oh, yeah? Oh. You got a little bit? 1587 00:39:04,200 --> 00:39:05,999 Oh, Les, come here. Oh, that looks good, mate. 1588 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,999 Oh, Les, come here. Oh, that looks good, mate. 1589 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:09,159 Oh, Les, come here. Oh, that looks good, mate. 1590 00:39:09,240 --> 00:39:09,999 Look at this. Ooh, that's even better. 1591 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,999 Look at this. Ooh, that's even better. 1592 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:12,559 Look at this. Ooh, that's even better. 1593 00:39:12,640 --> 00:39:13,999 That's bloody beautiful. That is. That's a nice piece of bloody rock. 1594 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:15,999 That's bloody beautiful. That is. That's a nice piece of bloody rock. 1595 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:16,239 That's bloody beautiful. That is. That's a nice piece of bloody rock. 1596 00:39:16,320 --> 00:39:17,999 I've still got a bit of colour up there. 1597 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,799 I've still got a bit of colour up there. 1598 00:39:19,880 --> 00:39:19,999 Yeah. It's in the roof, Les. Get into the roof. I'm getting there. 1599 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,999 Yeah. It's in the roof, Les. Get into the roof. I'm getting there. 1600 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,719 Yeah. It's in the roof, Les. Get into the roof. I'm getting there. 1601 00:39:23,800 --> 00:39:23,999 That's where it's at. 1602 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,839 That's where it's at. 1603 00:39:28,920 --> 00:39:29,999 Holy... Les! 1604 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,879 Holy... Les! 1605 00:39:31,960 --> 00:39:31,999 Holy... Man. Look at that. 1606 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999 Holy... Man. Look at that. 1607 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,479 Holy... Man. Look at that. 1608 00:39:37,360 --> 00:39:37,999 (LAUGHS) Ho-ho! 1609 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,959 (LAUGHS) Ho-ho! 1610 00:39:40,040 --> 00:39:41,999 Got a couple of bomb-bomb there. That's nice. 1611 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,839 Got a couple of bomb-bomb there. That's nice. 1612 00:39:42,920 --> 00:39:43,999 We still got the whole bloody Mother Luck on our shoulder, mate. 1613 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,999 We still got the whole bloody Mother Luck on our shoulder, mate. 1614 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:46,759 We still got the whole bloody Mother Luck on our shoulder, mate. 1615 00:39:46,840 --> 00:39:47,999 There it is. 1616 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,919 There it is. 1617 00:39:49,000 --> 00:39:49,999 (GRUNTS) 1618 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,279 (GRUNTS) 1619 00:39:51,360 --> 00:39:51,999 It's the end of that other piece. Look at the colour in that, Les. 1620 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,999 It's the end of that other piece. Look at the colour in that, Les. 1621 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,359 It's the end of that other piece. Look at the colour in that, Les. 1622 00:39:57,480 --> 00:39:57,999 Ooh. That's nice. We're getting a nice parcel, Les. 1623 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:59,999 Ooh. That's nice. We're getting a nice parcel, Les. 1624 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,639 Ooh. That's nice. We're getting a nice parcel, Les. 1625 00:40:01,720 --> 00:40:01,999 Beautiful, this is the best opal we've found in a while actually. 1626 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,999 Beautiful, this is the best opal we've found in a while actually. 1627 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:04,999 Beautiful, this is the best opal we've found in a while actually. 1628 00:40:05,080 --> 00:40:05,999 That's the stuff dreams are made of. 1629 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,519 That's the stuff dreams are made of. 1630 00:40:07,600 --> 00:40:07,999 Oh, we might be in for a few dollars, Les. 1631 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,999 Oh, we might be in for a few dollars, Les. 1632 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:10,679 Oh, we might be in for a few dollars, Les. 1633 00:40:10,760 --> 00:40:11,999 The Bushmen have found high quality black opal, 1634 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,999 The Bushmen have found high quality black opal, 1635 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:14,719 The Bushmen have found high quality black opal, 1636 00:40:14,800 --> 00:40:15,999 blue green with flashes of yellow and red. 1637 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,759 blue green with flashes of yellow and red. 1638 00:40:17,840 --> 00:40:17,999 They have 14g and are hoping it's worth $3,000 to $4,000. 1639 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,999 They have 14g and are hoping it's worth $3,000 to $4,000. 1640 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,999 They have 14g and are hoping it's worth $3,000 to $4,000. 1641 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,159 They have 14g and are hoping it's worth $3,000 to $4,000. 1642 00:40:25,440 --> 00:40:25,999 Well, we're in the big smoke now. 1643 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,879 Well, we're in the big smoke now. 1644 00:40:27,960 --> 00:40:27,999 Yeah, head to town. 1645 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,999 Yeah, head to town. 1646 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,119 Yeah, head to town. 1647 00:40:30,200 --> 00:40:31,999 To find out how much their parcel is worth, 1648 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:32,879 To find out how much their parcel is worth, 1649 00:40:32,960 --> 00:40:33,999 Rod, Les and Amanda travel 70km to Lightning Ridge 1650 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,999 Rod, Les and Amanda travel 70km to Lightning Ridge 1651 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,359 Rod, Les and Amanda travel 70km to Lightning Ridge 1652 00:40:37,440 --> 00:40:37,999 to visit the Miners Association Evaluation Service. 1653 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,999 to visit the Miners Association Evaluation Service. 1654 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:40,919 to visit the Miners Association Evaluation Service. 1655 00:40:41,000 --> 00:40:41,999 Let's see what the verdict is gonna be on this one. 1656 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,999 Let's see what the verdict is gonna be on this one. 1657 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:44,079 Let's see what the verdict is gonna be on this one. 1658 00:40:44,160 --> 00:40:45,999 Righto, hope it's a good one. 1659 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:46,599 Righto, hope it's a good one. 1660 00:40:46,680 --> 00:40:47,999 I guess the reason why we're bringing it in is that we've found a bit of opal recently, 1661 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,999 I guess the reason why we're bringing it in is that we've found a bit of opal recently, 1662 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,079 I guess the reason why we're bringing it in is that we've found a bit of opal recently, 1663 00:40:51,160 --> 00:40:51,999 but before that, it's been quite a long time. 1664 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,479 but before that, it's been quite a long time. 1665 00:40:53,560 --> 00:40:53,999 So we're a bit out of touch with what the prices are. 1666 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,999 So we're a bit out of touch with what the prices are. 1667 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:56,119 So we're a bit out of touch with what the prices are. 1668 00:40:56,200 --> 00:40:57,999 You put them all in there. All these good ones will go in there. 1669 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,999 You put them all in there. All these good ones will go in there. 1670 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,319 You put them all in there. All these good ones will go in there. 1671 00:41:00,400 --> 00:41:01,999 It's in our interest, I guess, 1672 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:02,399 It's in our interest, I guess, 1673 00:41:02,480 --> 00:41:03,999 to make sure that we're asking enough money for it. 1674 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,999 to make sure that we're asking enough money for it. 1675 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,959 to make sure that we're asking enough money for it. 1676 00:41:07,040 --> 00:41:07,999 Chuck that filler in for good luck, eh? 1677 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,999 Chuck that filler in for good luck, eh? 1678 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:10,039 Chuck that filler in for good luck, eh? 1679 00:41:10,120 --> 00:41:11,999 If we get three or four grand out of it, we've paid for pegging the client, 1680 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,999 If we get three or four grand out of it, we've paid for pegging the client, 1681 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:14,039 If we get three or four grand out of it, we've paid for pegging the client, 1682 00:41:14,120 --> 00:41:15,999 we've paid for the repairs and we've got a little bit left for diesel. So we're in front. 1683 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,999 we've paid for the repairs and we've got a little bit left for diesel. So we're in front. 1684 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,439 we've paid for the repairs and we've got a little bit left for diesel. So we're in front. 1685 00:41:18,520 --> 00:41:19,999 Money is also needed for Amanda 1686 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:20,799 Money is also needed for Amanda 1687 00:41:20,880 --> 00:41:21,999 to visit their pregnant daughter, 700km away on the coast. 1688 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,999 to visit their pregnant daughter, 700km away on the coast. 1689 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,479 to visit their pregnant daughter, 700km away on the coast. 1690 00:41:25,560 --> 00:41:25,999 If I told Amanda that we couldn't go, 1691 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,559 If I told Amanda that we couldn't go, 1692 00:41:27,640 --> 00:41:27,999 she's gonna be terribly disappointed, and I don't want to disappoint her. 1693 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,999 she's gonna be terribly disappointed, and I don't want to disappoint her. 1694 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,679 she's gonna be terribly disappointed, and I don't want to disappoint her. 1695 00:41:34,120 --> 00:41:35,999 The Miners Association is an impartial, voluntary panel of experts. 1696 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,999 The Miners Association is an impartial, voluntary panel of experts. 1697 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:38,599 The Miners Association is an impartial, voluntary panel of experts. 1698 00:41:38,680 --> 00:41:39,999 Open just two hours a week, giving free valuations on opal. 1699 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:41,999 Open just two hours a week, giving free valuations on opal. 1700 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,599 Open just two hours a week, giving free valuations on opal. 1701 00:41:43,680 --> 00:41:43,999 Well, what they doing in there is looking at our stones. 1702 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,999 Well, what they doing in there is looking at our stones. 1703 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,879 Well, what they doing in there is looking at our stones. 1704 00:41:46,960 --> 00:41:47,999 They're trying to put the same price on them that a buyer would put on them. 1705 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,999 They're trying to put the same price on them that a buyer would put on them. 1706 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,199 They're trying to put the same price on them that a buyer would put on them. 1707 00:41:51,280 --> 00:41:51,999 It's pretty bright. Little pattern in there. 1708 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,999 It's pretty bright. Little pattern in there. 1709 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,159 It's pretty bright. Little pattern in there. 1710 00:41:55,240 --> 00:41:55,999 Gold and green. 1711 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:57,919 Gold and green. 1712 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:59,999 Yes, you sort of are a little bit nervous, actually. 1713 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,039 Yes, you sort of are a little bit nervous, actually. 1714 00:42:01,120 --> 00:42:01,999 If we saying it's worth three grand and they come back and say, 1715 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,999 If we saying it's worth three grand and they come back and say, 1716 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:04,639 If we saying it's worth three grand and they come back and say, 1717 00:42:04,720 --> 00:42:05,999 "Fellas, it's worth 500 bucks", that's a bit of a kick in the ass. 1718 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,999 "Fellas, it's worth 500 bucks", that's a bit of a kick in the ass. 1719 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:08,599 "Fellas, it's worth 500 bucks", that's a bit of a kick in the ass. 1720 00:42:08,680 --> 00:42:09,999 Right, this has got sand all across the inside of it. Yeah, this one, yeah. 1721 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,999 Right, this has got sand all across the inside of it. Yeah, this one, yeah. 1722 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,279 Right, this has got sand all across the inside of it. Yeah, this one, yeah. 1723 00:42:13,360 --> 00:42:13,999 Too soon anyway. 1724 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,999 Too soon anyway. 1725 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:16,399 Too soon anyway. 1726 00:42:16,480 --> 00:42:17,999 Number one, that's us. That's us. Yeah. 1727 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,759 Number one, that's us. That's us. Yeah. 1728 00:42:25,320 --> 00:42:25,999 Yeah. 1729 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,319 Yeah. 1730 00:42:32,280 --> 00:42:33,999 That's a very good price. 1731 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:34,279 That's a very good price. 1732 00:42:37,840 --> 00:42:37,999 That's three grand, close enough, yeah. 1733 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,999 That's three grand, close enough, yeah. 1734 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:41,239 That's three grand, close enough, yeah. 1735 00:42:41,320 --> 00:42:41,999 Yeah. Because they always want to knock you down a little bit. 1736 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,999 Yeah. Because they always want to knock you down a little bit. 1737 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:44,439 Yeah. Because they always want to knock you down a little bit. 1738 00:42:44,520 --> 00:42:45,999 Oh, of course. You gotta let them knock you down a little bit. 1739 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:47,439 Oh, of course. You gotta let them knock you down a little bit. 1740 00:42:47,520 --> 00:42:47,999 I appreciate that, mate. Thank you very much. We'll see ya. 1741 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,999 I appreciate that, mate. Thank you very much. We'll see ya. 1742 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:50,359 I appreciate that, mate. Thank you very much. We'll see ya. 1743 00:42:50,440 --> 00:42:51,999 Thanks. Hopefully, we'll see you soon. 1744 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:52,719 Thanks. Hopefully, we'll see you soon. 1745 00:42:52,800 --> 00:42:53,999 With their evaluation of $3,000, 1746 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:54,999 With their evaluation of $3,000, 1747 00:42:55,080 --> 00:42:55,999 the Bushmen have a total of $50,500, 1748 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:57,999 the Bushmen have a total of $50,500, 1749 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,159 the Bushmen have a total of $50,500, 1750 00:42:59,240 --> 00:42:59,999 putting their season target within reach. 1751 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,999 putting their season target within reach. 1752 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:02,359 putting their season target within reach. 1753 00:43:02,440 --> 00:43:03,999 Yeah, I reckon the valuation that they've done at the LRMA, 1754 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,999 Yeah, I reckon the valuation that they've done at the LRMA, 1755 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,039 Yeah, I reckon the valuation that they've done at the LRMA, 1756 00:43:06,120 --> 00:43:07,999 yeah, I reckon it was really good. 1757 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:08,639 yeah, I reckon it was really good. 1758 00:43:08,720 --> 00:43:09,999 So we are still on the ball with our pricing 1759 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,199 So we are still on the ball with our pricing 1760 00:43:11,280 --> 00:43:11,999 of what we want for the opal we sell. 1761 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,719 of what we want for the opal we sell. 1762 00:43:13,800 --> 00:43:13,999 I'm as happy as a pig in (BLEEP) at the moment. 1763 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:15,999 I'm as happy as a pig in (BLEEP) at the moment. 1764 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:16,479 I'm as happy as a pig in (BLEEP) at the moment. 1765 00:43:16,560 --> 00:43:17,999 Our season this year this is a bloody ripper. 1766 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,999 Our season this year this is a bloody ripper. 1767 00:43:19,080 --> 00:43:19,999 We're real close to our target, 1768 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:21,079 We're real close to our target, 1769 00:43:21,160 --> 00:43:21,999 and things are looking fantastic for the end of season 1770 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:23,799 and things are looking fantastic for the end of season 1771 00:43:23,880 --> 00:43:23,999 for us getting away to see the kids. 1772 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,999 for us getting away to see the kids. 1773 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:26,399 for us getting away to see the kids. 1774 00:43:27,840 --> 00:43:27,999 It's for the baby. Oh, yeah. Good. That's great. 1775 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:29,999 It's for the baby. Oh, yeah. Good. That's great. 1776 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,999 It's for the baby. Oh, yeah. Good. That's great. 1777 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:32,359 It's for the baby. Oh, yeah. Good. That's great. 1778 00:43:32,440 --> 00:43:33,999 Aww, beautiful. Yeah. 1779 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,399 Aww, beautiful. Yeah. 1780 00:43:35,480 --> 00:43:35,999 That doesn't mean we're slowing down, but we've got to keep on hammering 1781 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:37,999 That doesn't mean we're slowing down, but we've got to keep on hammering 1782 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:39,399 That doesn't mean we're slowing down, but we've got to keep on hammering 1783 00:43:39,480 --> 00:43:39,999 cos we gotta catch up on 18 months of no pay. 1784 00:43:40,000 --> 00:43:41,999 cos we gotta catch up on 18 months of no pay. 1785 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:42,199 cos we gotta catch up on 18 months of no pay. 1786 00:43:42,280 --> 00:43:43,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1787 00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:44,279 subtitles by Deluxe 1788 00:43:45,305 --> 00:44:45,897 Do you want subtitles for any video? -=[ ai.OpenSubtitles.com ]=-