"Outback Opal Hunters" Episode #4.6

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 . 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:02,199 . 3 00:00:02,280 --> 00:00:03,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... 4 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:04,039 On Outback Opal Hunters... 5 00:00:04,120 --> 00:00:05,999 Last chance to find opal before it gets too hot. 6 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,359 Last chance to find opal before it gets too hot. 7 00:00:06,440 --> 00:00:07,999 ..the Boulder Boys risk their only excavator... 8 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,119 ..the Boulder Boys risk their only excavator... 9 00:00:09,200 --> 00:00:09,999 Whoa! ..chasing an opal legend. 10 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,199 Whoa! ..chasing an opal legend. 11 00:00:11,280 --> 00:00:11,999 Dad found $240,000, probably where that big rock is. 12 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,999 Dad found $240,000, probably where that big rock is. 13 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:14,519 Dad found $240,000, probably where that big rock is. 14 00:00:15,600 --> 00:00:15,999 Shangri-La, we got a car! 15 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,999 Shangri-La, we got a car! 16 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,439 Shangri-La, we got a car! 17 00:00:19,480 --> 00:00:19,999 The Bushmen hit a dead end. 18 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,119 The Bushmen hit a dead end. 19 00:00:21,200 --> 00:00:21,999 Oh, what do we do, Les? It's completely gone. 20 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,999 Oh, what do we do, Les? It's completely gone. 21 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,319 Oh, what do we do, Les? It's completely gone. 22 00:00:24,400 --> 00:00:25,999 And disaster. No, no, no. (GROANS) 23 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,719 And disaster. No, no, no. (GROANS) 24 00:00:27,800 --> 00:00:27,999 And the young guns... Whoa! Oh! 25 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:29,999 And the young guns... Whoa! Oh! 26 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,519 And the young guns... Whoa! Oh! 27 00:00:30,600 --> 00:00:31,999 ..face the fury of the outback. 28 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:32,599 ..face the fury of the outback. 29 00:00:32,680 --> 00:00:33,999 Oi! Close up all the house! 30 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:34,679 Oi! Close up all the house! 31 00:00:34,760 --> 00:00:35,999 (CLATTERING) Oh, my God. 32 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,839 (CLATTERING) Oh, my God. 33 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:44,074 Do you want subtitles for any video? -=[ ai.OpenSubtitles.com ]=- 34 00:00:54,720 --> 00:00:55,999 (WHIRRING) 35 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:56,719 (WHIRRING) 36 00:00:59,240 --> 00:00:59,999 Hello. Hello. 37 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,879 Hello. Hello. 38 00:01:01,960 --> 00:01:01,999 He's got the blower going. 39 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:03,559 He's got the blower going. 40 00:01:04,640 --> 00:01:05,999 Good on you, Les. So, we can keep on digging. 41 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,999 Good on you, Les. So, we can keep on digging. 42 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:08,319 Good on you, Les. So, we can keep on digging. 43 00:01:08,400 --> 00:01:09,999 In Sheepyards Opal Field, New South Wales, 44 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:11,559 In Sheepyards Opal Field, New South Wales, 45 00:01:11,640 --> 00:01:11,999 after a series of mechanical breakdowns, 46 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,999 after a series of mechanical breakdowns, 47 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:14,039 after a series of mechanical breakdowns, 48 00:01:14,120 --> 00:01:15,999 Bushmen Rod Manning and Les Walsh are finally mining. 49 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,959 Bushmen Rod Manning and Les Walsh are finally mining. 50 00:01:18,040 --> 00:01:19,999 ROD: This one here, Les, doesn't pull ahead a big lump of colour. 51 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,159 ROD: This one here, Les, doesn't pull ahead a big lump of colour. 52 00:01:21,240 --> 00:01:21,999 LES: We've got to make a decision. 53 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,239 LES: We've got to make a decision. 54 00:01:27,880 --> 00:01:27,999 (CLATTERING) What do you think? 55 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,999 (CLATTERING) What do you think? 56 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,239 (CLATTERING) What do you think? 57 00:01:30,320 --> 00:01:31,999 Nothing there. Nothing there, is there? 58 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:33,359 Nothing there. Nothing there, is there? 59 00:01:33,440 --> 00:01:33,999 It's getting worse, isn't it? 60 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:35,439 It's getting worse, isn't it? 61 00:01:35,520 --> 00:01:35,999 Yeah, I think it's nearly all gone. 62 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,519 Yeah, I think it's nearly all gone. 63 00:01:38,680 --> 00:01:39,999 You hate stopping. You always think that when you stop 64 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,999 You hate stopping. You always think that when you stop 65 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,759 You hate stopping. You always think that when you stop 66 00:01:42,840 --> 00:01:43,999 another inch and you would have hit it. 67 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,399 another inch and you would have hit it. 68 00:01:45,480 --> 00:01:45,999 Well, what do we do, Les? Cos that's completely gone. 69 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,999 Well, what do we do, Les? Cos that's completely gone. 70 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,799 Well, what do we do, Les? Cos that's completely gone. 71 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,999 Over halfway to their season target, 72 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,559 Over halfway to their season target, 73 00:01:54,640 --> 00:01:55,999 Rod and Les are struggling to find the elusive black opal 74 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,999 Rod and Les are struggling to find the elusive black opal 75 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,119 Rod and Les are struggling to find the elusive black opal 76 00:01:59,200 --> 00:01:59,999 15 metres below ground in their Bondi claim. 77 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,999 15 metres below ground in their Bondi claim. 78 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:02,319 15 metres below ground in their Bondi claim. 79 00:02:03,440 --> 00:02:03,999 At up to $43,000 a gram, 80 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,999 At up to $43,000 a gram, 81 00:02:06,080 --> 00:02:07,999 it's worth 500 times more than gold. 82 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,639 it's worth 500 times more than gold. 83 00:02:09,720 --> 00:02:09,999 With gold, you can see the veins 84 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,999 With gold, you can see the veins 85 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,199 With gold, you can see the veins 86 00:02:12,280 --> 00:02:13,999 and you see lots of things with diamonds. 87 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:14,439 and you see lots of things with diamonds. 88 00:02:14,520 --> 00:02:15,999 No-one knows where opal is. 89 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:16,879 No-one knows where opal is. 90 00:02:16,960 --> 00:02:17,999 It's a mystery. 91 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,759 It's a mystery. 92 00:02:18,840 --> 00:02:19,999 Hang on. Hang on. We've got oil everywhere. 93 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:21,839 Hang on. Hang on. We've got oil everywhere. 94 00:02:23,360 --> 00:02:23,999 The season's been a pretty hard, bloody grind, you know. 95 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,999 The season's been a pretty hard, bloody grind, you know. 96 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:26,799 The season's been a pretty hard, bloody grind, you know. 97 00:02:26,880 --> 00:02:27,999 Everything that we've had has broken down at one stage. 98 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,999 Everything that we've had has broken down at one stage. 99 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:30,159 Everything that we've had has broken down at one stage. 100 00:02:30,240 --> 00:02:31,999 But that is opal mining, you know. It's harsh conditions out here. 101 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,959 But that is opal mining, you know. It's harsh conditions out here. 102 00:02:34,040 --> 00:02:35,999 And the machinery has just as hard a life as we do. 103 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,519 And the machinery has just as hard a life as we do. 104 00:02:38,960 --> 00:02:39,999 How are you, doll? Good, how are you? All right? Yeah. 105 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,759 How are you, doll? Good, how are you? All right? Yeah. 106 00:02:41,840 --> 00:02:41,999 We've had a few little just life problems, you know. 107 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,999 We've had a few little just life problems, you know. 108 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:44,799 We've had a few little just life problems, you know. 109 00:02:44,880 --> 00:02:45,999 Amanda's had some pretty major problems with her leg. 110 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,999 Amanda's had some pretty major problems with her leg. 111 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,239 Amanda's had some pretty major problems with her leg. 112 00:02:49,680 --> 00:02:49,999 She can't move much. She's in a lot of pain. 113 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,999 She can't move much. She's in a lot of pain. 114 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:52,919 She can't move much. She's in a lot of pain. 115 00:02:53,000 --> 00:02:53,999 It's a bit of a concern and you do think about it. 116 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,999 It's a bit of a concern and you do think about it. 117 00:02:58,400 --> 00:02:59,999 It puts more pressure on us, as she's got to go to appointments 118 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,999 It puts more pressure on us, as she's got to go to appointments 119 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:02,319 It puts more pressure on us, as she's got to go to appointments 120 00:03:02,400 --> 00:03:03,999 which is a 700K drive, which is money. 121 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:04,999 which is a 700K drive, which is money. 122 00:03:05,080 --> 00:03:05,999 If she does have to go and have an operation, 123 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,279 If she does have to go and have an operation, 124 00:03:07,360 --> 00:03:07,999 there's more money there. 125 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,159 there's more money there. 126 00:03:09,240 --> 00:03:09,999 So we need to hit our target 127 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,999 So we need to hit our target 128 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,999 So we need to hit our target 129 00:03:13,080 --> 00:03:13,999 and we need to probably go a little bit more than our target. 130 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,999 and we need to probably go a little bit more than our target. 131 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:16,879 and we need to probably go a little bit more than our target. 132 00:03:16,960 --> 00:03:17,999 All right. They've got pretty hard in here too. 133 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,639 All right. They've got pretty hard in here too. 134 00:03:19,720 --> 00:03:19,999 It's completely gone. You reckon I can talk you into going in here? 135 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,999 It's completely gone. You reckon I can talk you into going in here? 136 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,119 It's completely gone. You reckon I can talk you into going in here? 137 00:03:24,200 --> 00:03:25,999 Yeah, I reckon. Here's where I'd like to go. 138 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,079 Yeah, I reckon. Here's where I'd like to go. 139 00:03:27,160 --> 00:03:27,999 Yeah. Straight through here, see what it says. Excellent. 140 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:29,999 Yeah. Straight through here, see what it says. Excellent. 141 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:30,079 Yeah. Straight through here, see what it says. Excellent. 142 00:03:32,520 --> 00:03:33,999 We're going to duck over to this other side. 143 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:34,599 We're going to duck over to this other side. 144 00:03:34,680 --> 00:03:35,999 It's sort of opposite where the colour ran on this side. 145 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,719 It's sort of opposite where the colour ran on this side. 146 00:03:37,800 --> 00:03:37,999 Hopefully it'll continue through over that side. 147 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,999 Hopefully it'll continue through over that side. 148 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:40,199 Hopefully it'll continue through over that side. 149 00:03:40,280 --> 00:03:41,999 To move the 12-year-old two-ton digger, 150 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,079 To move the 12-year-old two-ton digger, 151 00:03:43,160 --> 00:03:43,999 Rod has to use the hydraulic digging arm, to lever it through the tunnel. 152 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:45,999 Rod has to use the hydraulic digging arm, to lever it through the tunnel. 153 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,519 Rod has to use the hydraulic digging arm, to lever it through the tunnel. 154 00:03:47,600 --> 00:03:47,999 They're pretty weighty 155 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,199 They're pretty weighty 156 00:03:49,280 --> 00:03:49,999 and it's real easy to dig because it's so short. 157 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:51,999 and it's real easy to dig because it's so short. 158 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:52,479 and it's real easy to dig because it's so short. 159 00:04:00,640 --> 00:04:01,999 It's in that hole. 160 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:02,639 It's in that hole. 161 00:04:04,480 --> 00:04:05,999 No, no, no, no, no, no. (GRUNTING) 162 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,759 No, no, no, no, no, no. (GRUNTING) 163 00:04:08,840 --> 00:04:09,999 Jeez! 164 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:10,839 Jeez! 165 00:04:10,920 --> 00:04:11,999 (SIGHS) 166 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:12,919 (SIGHS) 167 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,999 She dug into this soft ground here in the floor 168 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,999 She dug into this soft ground here in the floor 169 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,999 She dug into this soft ground here in the floor 170 00:04:19,080 --> 00:04:19,999 (GRUNTS) That hurt. 171 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:21,079 (GRUNTS) That hurt. 172 00:04:32,920 --> 00:04:33,999 This year hadn't been a bad year. 173 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:34,519 This year hadn't been a bad year. 174 00:04:34,600 --> 00:04:35,999 We've had some good finds, some not so good ones. 175 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,039 We've had some good finds, some not so good ones. 176 00:04:38,160 --> 00:04:39,999 But the season ain't over. 177 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:40,159 But the season ain't over. 178 00:04:42,800 --> 00:04:43,999 In Opalton, Queensland, Boulder Boys Aaron Grotjahn and Ron Selig 179 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,999 In Opalton, Queensland, Boulder Boys Aaron Grotjahn and Ron Selig 180 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:47,279 In Opalton, Queensland, Boulder Boys Aaron Grotjahn and Ron Selig 181 00:04:47,360 --> 00:04:47,999 are facing temperatures of over 40 degrees. 182 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,999 are facing temperatures of over 40 degrees. 183 00:04:50,080 --> 00:04:51,999 They close in on their $100,000 season target 184 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,999 They close in on their $100,000 season target 185 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:54,359 They close in on their $100,000 season target 186 00:04:54,440 --> 00:04:55,999 on Aaron's late father's claim, Dragonfly. 187 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,799 on Aaron's late father's claim, Dragonfly. 188 00:04:59,400 --> 00:04:59,999 Do this little bit here for me. Where, mate? Just there. 189 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,999 Do this little bit here for me. Where, mate? Just there. 190 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,719 Do this little bit here for me. Where, mate? Just there. 191 00:05:03,800 --> 00:05:03,999 I'll watch it. There's a rock there. 192 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,999 I'll watch it. There's a rock there. 193 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:06,159 I'll watch it. There's a rock there. 194 00:05:10,720 --> 00:05:11,999 I've been digging these leases for the last three years since Dad passed away. 195 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,999 I've been digging these leases for the last three years since Dad passed away. 196 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:15,519 I've been digging these leases for the last three years since Dad passed away. 197 00:05:15,600 --> 00:05:15,999 Miss old Pa a bit too. 198 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,599 Miss old Pa a bit too. 199 00:05:19,160 --> 00:05:19,999 There's a few spots where I'd like to continue, 200 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:21,399 There's a few spots where I'd like to continue, 201 00:05:21,480 --> 00:05:21,999 where Dad followed the fault. I know he was getting opal. 202 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,999 where Dad followed the fault. I know he was getting opal. 203 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,959 where Dad followed the fault. I know he was getting opal. 204 00:05:25,040 --> 00:05:25,999 There's still virgin ground, that side needs to be dug. 205 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,999 There's still virgin ground, that side needs to be dug. 206 00:05:28,080 --> 00:05:29,999 This week, Aaron would love to check out three different areas... 207 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,999 This week, Aaron would love to check out three different areas... 208 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:32,199 This week, Aaron would love to check out three different areas... 209 00:05:32,280 --> 00:05:33,999 It's a bit slippery, mate. ..that related to his dad and what his dad dug. 210 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,999 It's a bit slippery, mate. ..that related to his dad and what his dad dug. 211 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:36,599 It's a bit slippery, mate. ..that related to his dad and what his dad dug. 212 00:05:36,680 --> 00:05:37,999 So he wants to finish it off in his own mind 213 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,319 So he wants to finish it off in his own mind 214 00:05:39,400 --> 00:05:39,999 and finish it off for his father. 215 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,679 and finish it off for his father. 216 00:05:42,800 --> 00:05:43,999 He wants to be able to find that one big rock 217 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:44,839 He wants to be able to find that one big rock 218 00:05:44,920 --> 00:05:45,999 like his dad used to find. 219 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:46,599 like his dad used to find. 220 00:05:48,520 --> 00:05:49,999 Opalton is famous for rare veins of boulder opal 221 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,999 Opalton is famous for rare veins of boulder opal 222 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:52,199 Opalton is famous for rare veins of boulder opal 223 00:05:52,280 --> 00:05:53,999 worth up to $20,000 a gram 224 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,879 worth up to $20,000 a gram 225 00:05:54,960 --> 00:05:55,999 found inside rocks scattered through underground faults. 226 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,999 found inside rocks scattered through underground faults. 227 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:58,599 found inside rocks scattered through underground faults. 228 00:05:58,680 --> 00:05:59,999 On Dragonfly, a major fault 229 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,839 On Dragonfly, a major fault 230 00:06:00,920 --> 00:06:01,999 and several minor ones run right through the plane. 231 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,999 and several minor ones run right through the plane. 232 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:04,239 and several minor ones run right through the plane. 233 00:06:04,320 --> 00:06:05,999 Aaron's plan is to target three areas on these faults 234 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,439 Aaron's plan is to target three areas on these faults 235 00:06:07,520 --> 00:06:07,999 where he believes his father found opal decades ago. 236 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,999 where he believes his father found opal decades ago. 237 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:10,559 where he believes his father found opal decades ago. 238 00:06:10,640 --> 00:06:11,999 It's worth a go. Plenty of rock. 239 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,639 It's worth a go. Plenty of rock. 240 00:06:12,720 --> 00:06:13,999 Hm, well, we'll give it a go. 241 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:14,799 Hm, well, we'll give it a go. 242 00:06:15,880 --> 00:06:15,999 The first is an area between two outcrops 243 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,999 The first is an area between two outcrops 244 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:18,799 The first is an area between two outcrops 245 00:06:18,880 --> 00:06:19,999 with signs of the fault running through it. 246 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,239 with signs of the fault running through it. 247 00:06:21,320 --> 00:06:21,999 You gotta be on the ball mining these levels, 248 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,519 You gotta be on the ball mining these levels, 249 00:06:23,600 --> 00:06:23,999 cos they're not set, they're just rocks here, there and everywhere. 250 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,999 cos they're not set, they're just rocks here, there and everywhere. 251 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:27,399 cos they're not set, they're just rocks here, there and everywhere. 252 00:06:28,400 --> 00:06:29,999 We have to go through it bit by bit, won't we? 253 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,519 We have to go through it bit by bit, won't we? 254 00:06:30,600 --> 00:06:31,999 Yeah. I think you need that red stain on the rocks. 255 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,999 Yeah. I think you need that red stain on the rocks. 256 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:34,079 Yeah. I think you need that red stain on the rocks. 257 00:06:34,160 --> 00:06:35,999 It's there. They all look that way here. 258 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,679 It's there. They all look that way here. 259 00:06:43,120 --> 00:06:43,999 Hard levels to read, eh? Yeah. 260 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,719 Hard levels to read, eh? Yeah. 261 00:06:45,800 --> 00:06:45,999 Well, we've got a problem. 262 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,999 Well, we've got a problem. 263 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:48,399 Well, we've got a problem. 264 00:06:48,480 --> 00:06:49,999 Very messy ground. 265 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:50,199 Very messy ground. 266 00:06:51,280 --> 00:06:51,999 See, there's rocks there, there's rocks there. 267 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,599 See, there's rocks there, there's rocks there. 268 00:06:53,680 --> 00:06:53,999 This is just all over the show. 269 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,559 This is just all over the show. 270 00:06:56,640 --> 00:06:57,999 Even though there was a little bit of colour in the rocks, 271 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,559 Even though there was a little bit of colour in the rocks, 272 00:06:59,640 --> 00:06:59,999 once we actually got stuck into it, 273 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,759 once we actually got stuck into it, 274 00:07:01,840 --> 00:07:01,999 it didn't have clay under the level to capture the stones. 275 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,999 it didn't have clay under the level to capture the stones. 276 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,999 it didn't have clay under the level to capture the stones. 277 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,359 it didn't have clay under the level to capture the stones. 278 00:07:10,120 --> 00:07:11,999 Boulder opal forms when silica-rich water trickling 279 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,519 Boulder opal forms when silica-rich water trickling 280 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:13,999 through sandstone settles in cracks in brown ironstone boulders 281 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:15,999 through sandstone settles in cracks in brown ironstone boulders 282 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,319 through sandstone settles in cracks in brown ironstone boulders 283 00:07:17,400 --> 00:07:17,999 but only one boulder in a hundred will contain any opal. 284 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,999 but only one boulder in a hundred will contain any opal. 285 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:21,999 but only one boulder in a hundred will contain any opal. 286 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:22,279 but only one boulder in a hundred will contain any opal. 287 00:07:24,880 --> 00:07:25,999 Sort of dead ground. There's boulders there, there's not much. 288 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,999 Sort of dead ground. There's boulders there, there's not much. 289 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:28,239 Sort of dead ground. There's boulders there, there's not much. 290 00:07:28,320 --> 00:07:29,999 You're gonna go broke digging there. 291 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,439 You're gonna go broke digging there. 292 00:07:30,520 --> 00:07:31,999 (GRUNTS) 293 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:32,679 (GRUNTS) 294 00:07:32,760 --> 00:07:33,999 Too messy, isn't it. Yeah, it is. 295 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:35,119 Too messy, isn't it. Yeah, it is. 296 00:07:37,440 --> 00:07:37,999 We're going now around to the other side. 297 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,999 We're going now around to the other side. 298 00:07:40,080 --> 00:07:41,999 No good wasting fuel 299 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,159 No good wasting fuel 300 00:07:42,240 --> 00:07:43,999 if you can see it's not going to pan out. 301 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,519 if you can see it's not going to pan out. 302 00:07:45,600 --> 00:07:45,999 Aaron and Ron's second spot is on the other side of the ridge. 303 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,999 Aaron and Ron's second spot is on the other side of the ridge. 304 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,999 Aaron and Ron's second spot is on the other side of the ridge. 305 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:50,159 Aaron and Ron's second spot is on the other side of the ridge. 306 00:07:50,240 --> 00:07:51,999 We're gonna drive the machine up the top, strip 15 foot off it, 307 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,999 We're gonna drive the machine up the top, strip 15 foot off it, 308 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,399 We're gonna drive the machine up the top, strip 15 foot off it, 309 00:07:54,480 --> 00:07:55,999 then chase the big boulders in and see how we go. 310 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,719 then chase the big boulders in and see how we go. 311 00:07:57,800 --> 00:07:57,999 You just don't know what can happen. 312 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,799 You just don't know what can happen. 313 00:08:10,600 --> 00:08:11,999 This season is coming to an end. 314 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:12,719 This season is coming to an end. 315 00:08:12,800 --> 00:08:13,999 We've only got a month or two left before temperatures hit 50 degrees, 316 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,999 We've only got a month or two left before temperatures hit 50 degrees, 317 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:16,479 We've only got a month or two left before temperatures hit 50 degrees, 318 00:08:16,560 --> 00:08:17,999 so it's going to be absolutely crucial 319 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,839 so it's going to be absolutely crucial 320 00:08:18,920 --> 00:08:19,999 that this week we find some opal. 321 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:20,999 that this week we find some opal. 322 00:08:21,080 --> 00:08:21,999 If we don't find anything, then we're going to be in trouble. 323 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:23,999 If we don't find anything, then we're going to be in trouble. 324 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,119 If we don't find anything, then we're going to be in trouble. 325 00:08:24,200 --> 00:08:25,799 I'm already starting to doubt 326 00:08:25,880 --> 00:08:25,999 whether we're going to make our season target. 327 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,999 whether we're going to make our season target. 328 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:28,079 whether we're going to make our season target. 329 00:08:29,760 --> 00:08:29,999 If we can't nail this, 330 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,999 If we can't nail this, 331 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:32,159 If we can't nail this, 332 00:08:32,240 --> 00:08:33,999 it's not looking good for the Young Guns. 333 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:34,999 it's not looking good for the Young Guns. 334 00:08:35,080 --> 00:08:35,999 Rookie team, the Young Guns are hunting crystal opal 335 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,999 Rookie team, the Young Guns are hunting crystal opal 336 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:38,759 Rookie team, the Young Guns are hunting crystal opal 337 00:08:38,840 --> 00:08:39,999 worth up to $25,000 a gram. 338 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,319 worth up to $25,000 a gram. 339 00:08:41,400 --> 00:08:41,999 But, short on cash 340 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,079 But, short on cash 341 00:08:43,160 --> 00:08:43,999 after their first three months of mining, 342 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,519 after their first three months of mining, 343 00:08:45,600 --> 00:08:45,999 pressure is mounting. 344 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:47,679 pressure is mounting. 345 00:08:47,760 --> 00:08:47,999 Absolutely nothing coming out of the walls of the mines. 346 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,999 Absolutely nothing coming out of the walls of the mines. 347 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:51,639 Absolutely nothing coming out of the walls of the mines. 348 00:08:51,720 --> 00:08:51,999 We just keep finding more dirt and rocks. 349 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,999 We just keep finding more dirt and rocks. 350 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,879 We just keep finding more dirt and rocks. 351 00:08:54,960 --> 00:08:55,999 It's like a constant, constant struggle. 352 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,999 It's like a constant, constant struggle. 353 00:08:58,080 --> 00:08:59,999 Kanga'ing? You want me to Kanga? Yeah, mate. I'll go and grab it. 354 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,199 Kanga'ing? You want me to Kanga? Yeah, mate. I'll go and grab it. 355 00:09:01,280 --> 00:09:01,999 It's gonna take a bit of time to shift this dirt that we've just made. 356 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,999 It's gonna take a bit of time to shift this dirt that we've just made. 357 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:04,799 It's gonna take a bit of time to shift this dirt that we've just made. 358 00:09:04,880 --> 00:09:05,999 But, you know, just gonna keep moving dirt, keep moving forward. 359 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,999 But, you know, just gonna keep moving dirt, keep moving forward. 360 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:08,439 But, you know, just gonna keep moving dirt, keep moving forward. 361 00:09:08,520 --> 00:09:09,999 Hey, guys, guys. What's up? Giant dust storm out there. 362 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,999 Hey, guys, guys. What's up? Giant dust storm out there. 363 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,879 Hey, guys, guys. What's up? Giant dust storm out there. 364 00:09:12,960 --> 00:09:13,999 Really? A huge one, yeah. Whoa! 365 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,999 Really? A huge one, yeah. Whoa! 366 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:16,239 Really? A huge one, yeah. Whoa! 367 00:09:16,320 --> 00:09:17,999 Oh! Oh my God. 368 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,279 Oh! Oh my God. 369 00:09:19,360 --> 00:09:19,999 (WIND WHISTLING) 370 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,359 (WIND WHISTLING) 371 00:09:21,440 --> 00:09:21,999 Oi! Close up all the house! 372 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,919 Oi! Close up all the house! 373 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,999 Jesus. We're just gonna close everything up. 374 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:26,719 Jesus. We're just gonna close everything up. 375 00:09:26,800 --> 00:09:27,999 Otherwise our whole house is going to be full of dust. 376 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,519 Otherwise our whole house is going to be full of dust. 377 00:09:29,600 --> 00:09:29,999 Gonna tape the window's shut. 378 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,999 Gonna tape the window's shut. 379 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:32,359 Gonna tape the window's shut. 380 00:09:32,440 --> 00:09:33,999 It's not just dust, it's the wind as well. 381 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:34,439 It's not just dust, it's the wind as well. 382 00:09:34,520 --> 00:09:35,999 We gotta make sure everything's not moving around too much. 383 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,399 We gotta make sure everything's not moving around too much. 384 00:09:40,400 --> 00:09:41,999 High temperatures, combined with dry conditions, create dust storms 385 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,999 High temperatures, combined with dry conditions, create dust storms 386 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:44,519 High temperatures, combined with dry conditions, create dust storms 387 00:09:44,600 --> 00:09:45,999 with winds reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour. 388 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:47,999 with winds reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour. 389 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,839 with winds reaching speeds of up to 100 kilometres per hour. 390 00:09:49,880 --> 00:09:49,999 This one's full on. I don't think we can do anything right now. 391 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,999 This one's full on. I don't think we can do anything right now. 392 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:52,919 This one's full on. I don't think we can do anything right now. 393 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:53,999 Well, I guess we're just gonna have to wait this out. 394 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,719 Well, I guess we're just gonna have to wait this out. 395 00:09:55,800 --> 00:09:55,999 God! Never ends. 396 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,999 God! Never ends. 397 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:59,039 God! Never ends. 398 00:09:59,120 --> 00:09:59,999 What next? 399 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,119 What next? 400 00:10:07,040 --> 00:10:07,999 All right. Looks like it's cleared up a bit. 401 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,279 All right. Looks like it's cleared up a bit. 402 00:10:09,360 --> 00:10:09,999 We'll head down and have a look at the mine. 403 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,679 We'll head down and have a look at the mine. 404 00:10:11,760 --> 00:10:11,999 You got to chuck some fuel in, get it started up. 405 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,999 You got to chuck some fuel in, get it started up. 406 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:14,679 You got to chuck some fuel in, get it started up. 407 00:10:14,760 --> 00:10:15,999 Sounds good. Meet you down there. Get the first bucket out. 408 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,759 Sounds good. Meet you down there. Get the first bucket out. 409 00:10:20,320 --> 00:10:21,999 Oi! Come back down, boys. 410 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,279 Oi! Come back down, boys. 411 00:10:23,360 --> 00:10:23,999 Don't worry about that. We've got bigger problems. What's that? 412 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,999 Don't worry about that. We've got bigger problems. What's that? 413 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,159 Don't worry about that. We've got bigger problems. What's that? 414 00:10:27,240 --> 00:10:27,999 Ah. 415 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,239 Ah. 416 00:10:29,320 --> 00:10:29,999 Oh, (BLEEP)! 417 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,919 Oh, (BLEEP)! 418 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,999 Oh, dude, it's in the engine bay, it's absolutely shocked. 419 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,079 Oh, dude, it's in the engine bay, it's absolutely shocked. 420 00:10:37,640 --> 00:10:37,999 We've just got a heap of roof fall out straight on top of the Kanga. 421 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:39,999 We've just got a heap of roof fall out straight on top of the Kanga. 422 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,999 We've just got a heap of roof fall out straight on top of the Kanga. 423 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,559 We've just got a heap of roof fall out straight on top of the Kanga. 424 00:10:42,640 --> 00:10:43,999 And I guess that wind coming down just dried stuff out 425 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,799 And I guess that wind coming down just dried stuff out 426 00:10:45,880 --> 00:10:45,999 and made it fall in a bit. This is gonna be a nightmare to clean up. 427 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:47,999 and made it fall in a bit. This is gonna be a nightmare to clean up. 428 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,999 and made it fall in a bit. This is gonna be a nightmare to clean up. 429 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:50,239 and made it fall in a bit. This is gonna be a nightmare to clean up. 430 00:10:51,480 --> 00:10:51,999 There's another bit falling down right now. 431 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:53,599 There's another bit falling down right now. 432 00:10:53,680 --> 00:10:53,999 We didn't need this. It's going to be a fair bit of work 433 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,999 We didn't need this. It's going to be a fair bit of work 434 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:56,319 We didn't need this. It's going to be a fair bit of work 435 00:10:56,400 --> 00:10:57,999 just to get all these rocks off it and clean it all out. 436 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,999 just to get all these rocks off it and clean it all out. 437 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,039 just to get all these rocks off it and clean it all out. 438 00:11:00,120 --> 00:11:01,999 We don't want anything going through the radiator or the fans, 439 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,479 We don't want anything going through the radiator or the fans, 440 00:11:03,560 --> 00:11:03,999 so it's gonna be a bit of a job. 441 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,559 so it's gonna be a bit of a job. 442 00:11:07,040 --> 00:11:07,999 (ENGINE STARTING) The Young Guns' entire operation 443 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,999 (ENGINE STARTING) The Young Guns' entire operation 444 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:10,639 (ENGINE STARTING) The Young Guns' entire operation 445 00:11:10,720 --> 00:11:11,999 depends on the Kanga Loader, on hire for $200 a day. 446 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,999 depends on the Kanga Loader, on hire for $200 a day. 447 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:14,999 depends on the Kanga Loader, on hire for $200 a day. 448 00:11:15,080 --> 00:11:15,999 The Kanga, we're responsible for it. 449 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,119 The Kanga, we're responsible for it. 450 00:11:17,200 --> 00:11:17,999 We're very concerned that all the moving parts, the engine bay, 451 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,999 We're very concerned that all the moving parts, the engine bay, 452 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,199 We're very concerned that all the moving parts, the engine bay, 453 00:11:21,280 --> 00:11:21,999 all dirt had made its way into there 454 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,479 all dirt had made its way into there 455 00:11:23,560 --> 00:11:23,999 and fallen into those areas, which is not good for machinery. 456 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,999 and fallen into those areas, which is not good for machinery. 457 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:26,839 and fallen into those areas, which is not good for machinery. 458 00:11:26,920 --> 00:11:27,999 How does that even...? 459 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:28,599 How does that even...? 460 00:11:28,680 --> 00:11:29,999 Our biggest concern is rocks going through any of the fans and stuff like that. 461 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,999 Our biggest concern is rocks going through any of the fans and stuff like that. 462 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:32,759 Our biggest concern is rocks going through any of the fans and stuff like that. 463 00:11:32,840 --> 00:11:33,999 So, we've just really taken it piece by piece and taken out every little rock that we can. 464 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,999 So, we've just really taken it piece by piece and taken out every little rock that we can. 465 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,999 So, we've just really taken it piece by piece and taken out every little rock that we can. 466 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:38,119 So, we've just really taken it piece by piece and taken out every little rock that we can. 467 00:11:38,200 --> 00:11:39,999 I mean, if we wreck this machine, you know, then we essentially owe them a machine. 468 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:41,999 I mean, if we wreck this machine, you know, then we essentially owe them a machine. 469 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,239 I mean, if we wreck this machine, you know, then we essentially owe them a machine. 470 00:11:42,320 --> 00:11:43,999 It's absolutely ridiculous. We can't afford to spend $25,000 471 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,999 It's absolutely ridiculous. We can't afford to spend $25,000 472 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:46,279 It's absolutely ridiculous. We can't afford to spend $25,000 473 00:11:46,360 --> 00:11:47,999 replacing something that we've broken. 474 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,079 replacing something that we've broken. 475 00:11:49,160 --> 00:11:49,999 That is a lot of dust. 476 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,359 That is a lot of dust. 477 00:11:51,440 --> 00:11:51,999 (WHIRRING) 478 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:53,439 (WHIRRING) 479 00:11:58,040 --> 00:11:59,999 So we're just about ready to get rock and rolling again 480 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,839 So we're just about ready to get rock and rolling again 481 00:12:01,920 --> 00:12:01,999 and get back into it after a-bloody-nother setback. 482 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,999 and get back into it after a-bloody-nother setback. 483 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:04,439 and get back into it after a-bloody-nother setback. 484 00:12:05,520 --> 00:12:05,999 (ENGINE STARTS) 485 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,519 (ENGINE STARTS) 486 00:12:11,280 --> 00:12:11,999 We're back in business, boys. Woo! (INDISTINCT) 487 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,999 We're back in business, boys. Woo! (INDISTINCT) 488 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:14,599 We're back in business, boys. Woo! (INDISTINCT) 489 00:12:20,760 --> 00:12:21,999 No, no, no, no, no, no. 490 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,159 No, no, no, no, no, no. 491 00:12:23,240 --> 00:12:23,999 (THUDS) 492 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,839 (THUDS) 493 00:12:24,920 --> 00:12:25,999 Jeez! What is going on down here? 494 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,839 Jeez! What is going on down here? 495 00:12:27,920 --> 00:12:27,999 15 metres underground at their Bondi claim... 496 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:29,999 15 metres underground at their Bondi claim... 497 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,039 15 metres underground at their Bondi claim... 498 00:12:31,120 --> 00:12:31,999 I just tipped it over. 499 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,119 I just tipped it over. 500 00:12:34,480 --> 00:12:35,999 ..Rod and Les's overturned two-ton digger 501 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,079 ..Rod and Les's overturned two-ton digger 502 00:12:37,160 --> 00:12:37,999 has brought their mining operation to a halt. 503 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,999 has brought their mining operation to a halt. 504 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:40,719 has brought their mining operation to a halt. 505 00:12:40,800 --> 00:12:41,999 Where the 9" come down, the ground's real soft. 506 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,999 Where the 9" come down, the ground's real soft. 507 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:44,919 Where the 9" come down, the ground's real soft. 508 00:12:45,000 --> 00:12:45,999 One of the wheel's just tipped into the soft stuff and over she went. 509 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,999 One of the wheel's just tipped into the soft stuff and over she went. 510 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,359 One of the wheel's just tipped into the soft stuff and over she went. 511 00:12:49,440 --> 00:12:49,999 Thank Christ Les wasn't over the other side there, 512 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:51,839 Thank Christ Les wasn't over the other side there, 513 00:12:51,920 --> 00:12:51,999 cos he'd been a goner. 514 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,719 cos he'd been a goner. 515 00:12:56,200 --> 00:12:57,999 Nothing we can do about it. 516 00:12:58,080 --> 00:12:59,999 Stand her up. And back into her. And back into her. 517 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:00,719 Stand her up. And back into her. And back into her. 518 00:13:01,920 --> 00:13:01,999 What do you reckon? Drop the sling down. 519 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,999 What do you reckon? Drop the sling down. 520 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:04,479 What do you reckon? Drop the sling down. 521 00:13:04,560 --> 00:13:05,999 Higher, you see. Yeah, it's right, in line, too. Yeah. 522 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,599 Higher, you see. Yeah, it's right, in line, too. Yeah. 523 00:13:07,680 --> 00:13:07,999 They're generally hardest to stand up when they're like that. 524 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,999 They're generally hardest to stand up when they're like that. 525 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:10,599 They're generally hardest to stand up when they're like that. 526 00:13:10,680 --> 00:13:11,999 But we were just lucky there was a 9" hole in the right spot 527 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,999 But we were just lucky there was a 9" hole in the right spot 528 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,479 But we were just lucky there was a 9" hole in the right spot 529 00:13:15,560 --> 00:13:15,999 so we could drop a chain down that 9". 530 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,999 so we could drop a chain down that 9". 531 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,799 so we could drop a chain down that 9". 532 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:19,999 (COUGHS) Jesus. 533 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:20,879 (COUGHS) Jesus. 534 00:13:20,960 --> 00:13:21,999 Hook that to the top of the digger and slowly bring it up back onto its legs. 535 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,999 Hook that to the top of the digger and slowly bring it up back onto its legs. 536 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,039 Hook that to the top of the digger and slowly bring it up back onto its legs. 537 00:13:26,120 --> 00:13:27,999 Just a minute. 538 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:28,519 Just a minute. 539 00:13:28,600 --> 00:13:29,999 Righto. 540 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,599 Righto. 541 00:13:36,920 --> 00:13:37,999 He's not slipping on that bottom leg, Les? 542 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,719 He's not slipping on that bottom leg, Les? 543 00:13:41,800 --> 00:13:41,999 I'll just get it up a little bit further. 544 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,799 I'll just get it up a little bit further. 545 00:13:45,600 --> 00:13:45,999 (WHIRRING) 546 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,599 (WHIRRING) 547 00:13:49,760 --> 00:13:49,999 Oh, she's the right way up. 548 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,999 Oh, she's the right way up. 549 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:52,439 Oh, she's the right way up. 550 00:13:53,840 --> 00:13:53,999 Well, that's better, Les. 551 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,559 Well, that's better, Les. 552 00:13:55,640 --> 00:13:55,999 It could have been a lot bloody worse. 553 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,519 It could have been a lot bloody worse. 554 00:13:57,600 --> 00:13:57,999 (CHUCKLES) 555 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,599 (CHUCKLES) 556 00:14:01,360 --> 00:14:01,999 What the bloody hell were we doing before all that? 557 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,759 What the bloody hell were we doing before all that? 558 00:14:03,840 --> 00:14:03,999 We were going to shift it back down there. 559 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:05,839 We were going to shift it back down there. 560 00:14:06,880 --> 00:14:07,999 We've wasted all bloody morning getting this back on its feet, 561 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,999 We've wasted all bloody morning getting this back on its feet, 562 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,479 We've wasted all bloody morning getting this back on its feet, 563 00:14:10,560 --> 00:14:11,999 so it's time to start mining. 564 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,559 so it's time to start mining. 565 00:14:16,840 --> 00:14:17,999 It's always exciting when you start a new drive. 566 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,239 It's always exciting when you start a new drive. 567 00:14:19,320 --> 00:14:19,999 You don't know what's in there or where you're gonna hit it. 568 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,999 You don't know what's in there or where you're gonna hit it. 569 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:22,439 You don't know what's in there or where you're gonna hit it. 570 00:14:22,520 --> 00:14:23,999 We haven't been across this way, so we'll have a look and see what happens. 571 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,999 We haven't been across this way, so we'll have a look and see what happens. 572 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:26,239 We haven't been across this way, so we'll have a look and see what happens. 573 00:14:30,680 --> 00:14:31,999 The new spot where we started in, there's plenty of action in there. 574 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,999 The new spot where we started in, there's plenty of action in there. 575 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:34,319 The new spot where we started in, there's plenty of action in there. 576 00:14:34,400 --> 00:14:35,999 You know, I got nice seams running where they should be. 577 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,599 You know, I got nice seams running where they should be. 578 00:14:37,680 --> 00:14:37,999 Bloody good-looking dirt in there, Les. 579 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,759 Bloody good-looking dirt in there, Les. 580 00:14:39,840 --> 00:14:39,999 It is. It's looking really good. 581 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:41,839 It is. It's looking really good. 582 00:14:45,240 --> 00:14:45,999 Bloody hell. What's going wrong? 583 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,959 Bloody hell. What's going wrong? 584 00:14:48,040 --> 00:14:49,999 We're losing a fair bit of hydraulic oil from somewhere. 585 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:50,919 We're losing a fair bit of hydraulic oil from somewhere. 586 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:51,999 This? Yeah. 587 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:53,039 This? Yeah. 588 00:14:53,120 --> 00:14:53,999 Without hydraulic oil, the digger arm can't operate. 589 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,999 Without hydraulic oil, the digger arm can't operate. 590 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,079 Without hydraulic oil, the digger arm can't operate. 591 00:14:57,160 --> 00:14:57,999 Well, that's gonna be a fun fix (!) 592 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,359 Well, that's gonna be a fun fix (!) 593 00:15:01,400 --> 00:15:01,999 900 kilometres to the northwest... 594 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,999 900 kilometres to the northwest... 595 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:04,039 900 kilometres to the northwest... 596 00:15:05,720 --> 00:15:05,999 Dad and his mate Joe found $240,000, 597 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,999 Dad and his mate Joe found $240,000, 598 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,119 Dad and his mate Joe found $240,000, 599 00:15:09,200 --> 00:15:09,999 probably where that big rock is. 600 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:11,079 probably where that big rock is. 601 00:15:11,160 --> 00:15:11,999 That's why I wanna finish his job. 602 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,799 That's why I wanna finish his job. 603 00:15:13,880 --> 00:15:13,999 ..Aaron is driving hard to fulfil his late dad's opal dream. 604 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,999 ..Aaron is driving hard to fulfil his late dad's opal dream. 605 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:17,999 ..Aaron is driving hard to fulfil his late dad's opal dream. 606 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,319 ..Aaron is driving hard to fulfil his late dad's opal dream. 607 00:15:19,400 --> 00:15:19,999 I got a nice pocket close to where we're digging now, 608 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,999 I got a nice pocket close to where we're digging now, 609 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:22,119 I got a nice pocket close to where we're digging now, 610 00:15:22,200 --> 00:15:23,999 that was $240,000 and that was 15 years ago. 611 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:24,439 that was $240,000 and that was 15 years ago. 612 00:15:24,520 --> 00:15:25,999 It's probably half a million now. 613 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:26,839 It's probably half a million now. 614 00:15:26,920 --> 00:15:27,999 To reach the opal level, Aaron must first remove four metres 615 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,999 To reach the opal level, Aaron must first remove four metres 616 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,959 To reach the opal level, Aaron must first remove four metres 617 00:15:31,040 --> 00:15:31,999 of overburden whilst being careful not to undermine 618 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,999 of overburden whilst being careful not to undermine 619 00:15:34,080 --> 00:15:35,999 his excavator and risk a rollover. 620 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,679 his excavator and risk a rollover. 621 00:15:42,200 --> 00:15:43,999 All right. That's enough to have a look. I'll make a little ramp. 622 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,919 All right. That's enough to have a look. I'll make a little ramp. 623 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:47,999 Make a ramp, we'll go down, and you get into it. 624 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,759 Make a ramp, we'll go down, and you get into it. 625 00:15:49,840 --> 00:15:49,999 Aaron's next move is a precarious one. 626 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,999 Aaron's next move is a precarious one. 627 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:52,399 Aaron's next move is a precarious one. 628 00:15:52,480 --> 00:15:53,999 He must drive the 35-ton excavator 629 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,919 He must drive the 35-ton excavator 630 00:15:55,000 --> 00:15:55,999 down the loose dirt ramp to the bottom of the pit. 631 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,999 down the loose dirt ramp to the bottom of the pit. 632 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:58,119 down the loose dirt ramp to the bottom of the pit. 633 00:15:58,200 --> 00:15:59,999 We've got about four metres to go down and he's making a ramp. 634 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,999 We've got about four metres to go down and he's making a ramp. 635 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:02,839 We've got about four metres to go down and he's making a ramp. 636 00:16:02,920 --> 00:16:03,999 He wanted about 20 degrees back. We'll see how he goes. 637 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,999 He wanted about 20 degrees back. We'll see how he goes. 638 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,719 He wanted about 20 degrees back. We'll see how he goes. 639 00:16:22,240 --> 00:16:23,999 Aaron's got the excavator down. 640 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,919 Aaron's got the excavator down. 641 00:16:25,000 --> 00:16:25,999 We've got a bit of track going up and down there. 642 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,199 We've got a bit of track going up and down there. 643 00:16:27,280 --> 00:16:27,999 So it will make it easier. 644 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:28,759 So it will make it easier. 645 00:16:28,840 --> 00:16:29,999 Now he's starting to dig down to the actual level. 646 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,999 Now he's starting to dig down to the actual level. 647 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:32,559 Now he's starting to dig down to the actual level. 648 00:16:37,280 --> 00:16:37,999 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 649 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,279 (INDISTINCT CHATTER) 650 00:16:43,320 --> 00:16:43,999 It looks different now, eh, once when you open it up. 651 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,999 It looks different now, eh, once when you open it up. 652 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:46,319 It looks different now, eh, once when you open it up. 653 00:16:46,400 --> 00:16:47,999 It's messy looking level too. Yeah. 654 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,799 It's messy looking level too. Yeah. 655 00:16:49,880 --> 00:16:49,999 We've taken a little bite out of it. 656 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,879 We've taken a little bite out of it. 657 00:16:55,320 --> 00:16:55,999 It's as bad as the other side. It's too mixed up. 658 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,879 It's as bad as the other side. It's too mixed up. 659 00:16:57,960 --> 00:16:57,999 There's no defining levels. 660 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,959 There's no defining levels. 661 00:17:01,160 --> 00:17:01,999 It's a band, but it's not really a level. 662 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:03,999 It's a band, but it's not really a level. 663 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:04,359 It's a band, but it's not really a level. 664 00:17:07,680 --> 00:17:07,999 Oh! You're wasting fuel. 665 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:09,999 Oh! You're wasting fuel. 666 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:10,759 Oh! You're wasting fuel. 667 00:17:10,840 --> 00:17:11,999 It doesn't look real good. That's the same as the other side. 668 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,879 It doesn't look real good. That's the same as the other side. 669 00:17:13,960 --> 00:17:13,999 It's crap. Crap? Come on, let's get out of here. 670 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:15,999 It's crap. Crap? Come on, let's get out of here. 671 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:16,399 It's crap. Crap? Come on, let's get out of here. 672 00:17:16,480 --> 00:17:17,999 Righto. Get into a fresh bit 673 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:18,199 Righto. Get into a fresh bit 674 00:17:18,280 --> 00:17:19,999 that might have a bit more promise. Yeah. 675 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:20,679 that might have a bit more promise. Yeah. 676 00:17:20,760 --> 00:17:21,999 Aaron's quest to continue his father's legacy on Dragonfly 677 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,999 Aaron's quest to continue his father's legacy on Dragonfly 678 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,079 Aaron's quest to continue his father's legacy on Dragonfly 679 00:17:25,160 --> 00:17:25,999 is turning into an uphill battle. 680 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,479 is turning into an uphill battle. 681 00:17:28,520 --> 00:17:29,999 You've got to dig in there. 682 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,519 You've got to dig in there. 683 00:17:39,240 --> 00:17:39,999 Right now, we're just doing a bit of a make safe, 684 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:41,559 Right now, we're just doing a bit of a make safe, 685 00:17:41,640 --> 00:17:41,999 pulling off all the really loose bits of the roof 686 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,999 pulling off all the really loose bits of the roof 687 00:17:44,080 --> 00:17:45,999 just so they don't fall on us. 688 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:46,319 just so they don't fall on us. 689 00:17:47,880 --> 00:17:47,999 Oh, my! A massive dust storm... 690 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,999 Oh, my! A massive dust storm... 691 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:50,999 Oh, my! A massive dust storm... 692 00:17:51,080 --> 00:17:51,999 Oi! Close up all the house! 693 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,399 Oi! Close up all the house! 694 00:17:53,480 --> 00:17:53,999 ..has dried out the roof of the Young Guns' 100-year-old mine, 695 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,999 ..has dried out the roof of the Young Guns' 100-year-old mine, 696 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,159 ..has dried out the roof of the Young Guns' 100-year-old mine, 697 00:17:57,240 --> 00:17:57,999 putting it at risk of collapse. 698 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:59,639 putting it at risk of collapse. 699 00:17:59,720 --> 00:17:59,999 Team leader Jaymin must make it safe 700 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,999 Team leader Jaymin must make it safe 701 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:02,399 Team leader Jaymin must make it safe 702 00:18:02,480 --> 00:18:03,999 before their opal hunt can restart. 703 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:04,679 before their opal hunt can restart. 704 00:18:05,920 --> 00:18:05,999 We're only taking away the stuff that's gonna come down. 705 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,999 We're only taking away the stuff that's gonna come down. 706 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:08,719 We're only taking away the stuff that's gonna come down. 707 00:18:08,800 --> 00:18:09,999 Anything hard like over in this area here 708 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,599 Anything hard like over in this area here 709 00:18:11,680 --> 00:18:11,999 we just want to leave it as it's a nice, solid bit of roof. All right. 710 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,999 we just want to leave it as it's a nice, solid bit of roof. All right. 711 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,359 we just want to leave it as it's a nice, solid bit of roof. All right. 712 00:18:16,640 --> 00:18:17,999 But with the end of the season in sight, 713 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,679 But with the end of the season in sight, 714 00:18:18,760 --> 00:18:19,999 the Young Guns are struggling to make ends meet. 715 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,999 the Young Guns are struggling to make ends meet. 716 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:22,439 the Young Guns are struggling to make ends meet. 717 00:18:22,520 --> 00:18:23,999 We're near the end of the season. We've got a month or two left 718 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,639 We're near the end of the season. We've got a month or two left 719 00:18:25,720 --> 00:18:25,999 before those temperatures soar up to 50 degrees. 720 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,999 before those temperatures soar up to 50 degrees. 721 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:28,359 before those temperatures soar up to 50 degrees. 722 00:18:28,440 --> 00:18:29,999 We've not got much time left. 723 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,039 We've not got much time left. 724 00:18:30,120 --> 00:18:31,999 We really need to find something to get us where we need to be. 725 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,999 We really need to find something to get us where we need to be. 726 00:18:36,200 --> 00:18:37,999 It's not about finding millions, it's more about being able 727 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,079 It's not about finding millions, it's more about being able 728 00:18:39,160 --> 00:18:39,999 to live comfortably out here. 729 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,559 to live comfortably out here. 730 00:18:41,640 --> 00:18:41,999 Barely got a change of clothes. 731 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,319 Barely got a change of clothes. 732 00:18:43,400 --> 00:18:43,999 Don't have enough money to wash clothes. 733 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,999 Don't have enough money to wash clothes. 734 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:46,479 Don't have enough money to wash clothes. 735 00:18:46,560 --> 00:18:47,999 Yeah, we're getting kind of sick of all this dirt. 736 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,679 Yeah, we're getting kind of sick of all this dirt. 737 00:18:49,760 --> 00:18:49,999 I don't really know if I can handle much more of this. 738 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,999 I don't really know if I can handle much more of this. 739 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:52,679 I don't really know if I can handle much more of this. 740 00:18:56,720 --> 00:18:57,999 (WHIRRING) 741 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:58,719 (WHIRRING) 742 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,999 That's a shaft. 743 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:02,359 That's a shaft. 744 00:19:02,440 --> 00:19:03,999 Yo, J! Come down here! 745 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:04,839 Yo, J! Come down here! 746 00:19:04,920 --> 00:19:05,999 What's up? 747 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,239 What's up? 748 00:19:07,320 --> 00:19:07,999 I think we've hit another shaft. 749 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,319 I think we've hit another shaft. 750 00:19:09,400 --> 00:19:09,999 You serious? Yep. 751 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,399 You serious? Yep. 752 00:19:11,480 --> 00:19:11,999 In another setback, the mine shaft 753 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,919 In another setback, the mine shaft 754 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:15,999 contains tons of worthless dirt that will take days to shift. 755 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,959 contains tons of worthless dirt that will take days to shift. 756 00:19:18,040 --> 00:19:19,999 I think we just leave it for now. 757 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:20,239 I think we just leave it for now. 758 00:19:20,320 --> 00:19:21,999 We'll just chop in that side of the wall there. 759 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:22,519 We'll just chop in that side of the wall there. 760 00:19:22,600 --> 00:19:23,999 I don't want to keep shifting dirt that seems looked through. 761 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,519 I don't want to keep shifting dirt that seems looked through. 762 00:19:25,600 --> 00:19:25,999 There's no money in that. 763 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,599 There's no money in that. 764 00:19:29,320 --> 00:19:29,999 We need to be finding stuff. We can't be digging through dirt. 765 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,999 We need to be finding stuff. We can't be digging through dirt. 766 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:32,599 We need to be finding stuff. We can't be digging through dirt. 767 00:19:32,680 --> 00:19:33,999 It's just, you know clearing out a shaft that's just full of dirt 768 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,879 It's just, you know clearing out a shaft that's just full of dirt 769 00:19:35,960 --> 00:19:35,999 that there's gonna be no opal in. 770 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,999 that there's gonna be no opal in. 771 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:38,359 that there's gonna be no opal in. 772 00:19:38,440 --> 00:19:39,999 So we've cracked into some old workings up here. 773 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,999 So we've cracked into some old workings up here. 774 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,039 So we've cracked into some old workings up here. 775 00:19:42,120 --> 00:19:43,999 We've got this little smudge mark here from a candle. 776 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:45,119 We've got this little smudge mark here from a candle. 777 00:19:45,200 --> 00:19:45,999 So the old timers in here, which is why we're talking 778 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,879 So the old timers in here, which is why we're talking 779 00:19:47,960 --> 00:19:47,999 like 100 years ago, no electricity or anything. 780 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,999 like 100 years ago, no electricity or anything. 781 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:50,999 like 100 years ago, no electricity or anything. 782 00:19:51,080 --> 00:19:51,999 All they had was a little hand pick. You know, it would have been 783 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,999 All they had was a little hand pick. You know, it would have been 784 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,079 All they had was a little hand pick. You know, it would have been 785 00:19:54,160 --> 00:19:55,999 much more of a struggle than what we're doing, 786 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:56,359 much more of a struggle than what we're doing, 787 00:19:56,440 --> 00:19:57,999 but we're moving heaps more dirt. 788 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:58,319 but we're moving heaps more dirt. 789 00:20:00,280 --> 00:20:01,999 Here we go, little bit of trace 790 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:02,559 Here we go, little bit of trace 791 00:20:02,640 --> 00:20:03,999 You see this little bit up here? 792 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:04,639 You see this little bit up here? 793 00:20:04,720 --> 00:20:05,999 Holy moly, that's actually nice. 794 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,359 Holy moly, that's actually nice. 795 00:20:07,440 --> 00:20:07,999 So they probably dug through, but with their little lights, 796 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,999 So they probably dug through, but with their little lights, 797 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:10,719 So they probably dug through, but with their little lights, 798 00:20:10,800 --> 00:20:11,999 and candles, they wouldn't have been able to see 799 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,239 and candles, they wouldn't have been able to see 800 00:20:13,320 --> 00:20:13,999 the little bits and pieces around. 801 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,199 the little bits and pieces around. 802 00:20:15,280 --> 00:20:15,999 This is really, really awesome. 803 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,239 This is really, really awesome. 804 00:20:17,320 --> 00:20:17,999 There's actually some opal in here 805 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,119 There's actually some opal in here 806 00:20:19,200 --> 00:20:19,999 and we haven't seen opal in a while. 807 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,079 and we haven't seen opal in a while. 808 00:20:21,160 --> 00:20:21,999 Hey, boys! Come up here! 809 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:22,999 Hey, boys! Come up here! 810 00:20:23,080 --> 00:20:23,999 You mean some opal? Yeah. 811 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,719 You mean some opal? Yeah. 812 00:20:25,800 --> 00:20:25,999 It's only little, but it's actually got a bit of colour. 813 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:27,999 It's only little, but it's actually got a bit of colour. 814 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:28,559 It's only little, but it's actually got a bit of colour. 815 00:20:28,640 --> 00:20:29,999 Finally, some opal. That's really good. (CHUCKLES) 816 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,399 Finally, some opal. That's really good. (CHUCKLES) 817 00:20:37,320 --> 00:20:37,999 Coming out of there now. 818 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:39,319 Coming out of there now. 819 00:20:39,400 --> 00:20:39,999 15 metres below ground, 820 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,199 15 metres below ground, 821 00:20:41,280 --> 00:20:41,999 Rod and Les's digger is haemorrhaging hydraulic fluid. 822 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,999 Rod and Les's digger is haemorrhaging hydraulic fluid. 823 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:44,879 Rod and Les's digger is haemorrhaging hydraulic fluid. 824 00:20:46,360 --> 00:20:47,999 Ah, you... 825 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:48,159 Ah, you... 826 00:20:49,240 --> 00:20:49,999 Tastes like (BLEEP). Yeah, it does, that oil. (SIGHS) 827 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:51,999 Tastes like (BLEEP). Yeah, it does, that oil. (SIGHS) 828 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:52,599 Tastes like (BLEEP). Yeah, it does, that oil. (SIGHS) 829 00:20:52,680 --> 00:20:53,999 Without the two-ton digger, 830 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,479 Without the two-ton digger, 831 00:20:54,560 --> 00:20:55,999 they'll be forced to return to hand tools. 832 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:57,119 they'll be forced to return to hand tools. 833 00:20:57,200 --> 00:20:57,999 I'm not sure. I think it's a connection. The elbow? 834 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,999 I'm not sure. I think it's a connection. The elbow? 835 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,399 I'm not sure. I think it's a connection. The elbow? 836 00:21:00,480 --> 00:21:01,999 (GRUNTING) It might be loose. We're not real sure what it is. 837 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,999 (GRUNTING) It might be loose. We're not real sure what it is. 838 00:21:04,080 --> 00:21:05,999 But for now, it's only going to get worse. 839 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,519 But for now, it's only going to get worse. 840 00:21:06,600 --> 00:21:07,999 It's already spraying. 841 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:08,199 It's already spraying. 842 00:21:08,280 --> 00:21:09,999 Hopefully it's just a nut that's come loose. 843 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:10,439 Hopefully it's just a nut that's come loose. 844 00:21:10,520 --> 00:21:11,999 Otherwise, the elbow is probably cracked as I fell 845 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,559 Otherwise, the elbow is probably cracked as I fell 846 00:21:13,640 --> 00:21:13,999 and dropped her over. 847 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,439 and dropped her over. 848 00:21:15,520 --> 00:21:15,999 You all right? 849 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,319 You all right? 850 00:21:17,400 --> 00:21:17,999 Do you know what it is? It's not gonna be easy as it... 851 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,999 Do you know what it is? It's not gonna be easy as it... 852 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:20,079 Do you know what it is? It's not gonna be easy as it... 853 00:21:20,160 --> 00:21:21,999 What is it? The end of the tube's split. 854 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:22,879 What is it? The end of the tube's split. 855 00:21:22,960 --> 00:21:23,999 Cracked on the weld. Wonderful (!) 856 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,999 Cracked on the weld. Wonderful (!) 857 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:26,159 Cracked on the weld. Wonderful (!) 858 00:21:26,240 --> 00:21:27,999 Into the ram here, underneath here. 859 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:28,879 Into the ram here, underneath here. 860 00:21:28,960 --> 00:21:29,999 It's split and it's getting worse, 861 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,399 It's split and it's getting worse, 862 00:21:31,480 --> 00:21:31,999 so oil's too bloody dear to waste. When the digger broke, 863 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,999 so oil's too bloody dear to waste. When the digger broke, 864 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,359 so oil's too bloody dear to waste. When the digger broke, 865 00:21:35,440 --> 00:21:35,999 you sort of know it's game over until you can fix it. 866 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,999 you sort of know it's game over until you can fix it. 867 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,199 you sort of know it's game over until you can fix it. 868 00:21:39,280 --> 00:21:39,999 We're not going any further with this thing, Les. 869 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:41,999 We're not going any further with this thing, Les. 870 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,039 We're not going any further with this thing, Les. 871 00:21:42,120 --> 00:21:43,999 And that's more than a quick fix, mate. 872 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:44,799 And that's more than a quick fix, mate. 873 00:21:44,880 --> 00:21:45,999 (SIGHS) 874 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:47,159 (SIGHS) 875 00:21:47,240 --> 00:21:47,999 This is showing nice promise. 876 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,399 This is showing nice promise. 877 00:21:49,480 --> 00:21:49,999 We've only just started here and we're getting twinkles all over the place. 878 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:51,999 We've only just started here and we're getting twinkles all over the place. 879 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,439 We've only just started here and we're getting twinkles all over the place. 880 00:21:53,520 --> 00:21:53,999 Mm-hm. Do you want to have a bloody half-hour dig 881 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,839 Mm-hm. Do you want to have a bloody half-hour dig 882 00:21:55,920 --> 00:21:55,999 with the jackhammer and just see if we can... 883 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,999 with the jackhammer and just see if we can... 884 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:58,239 with the jackhammer and just see if we can... 885 00:21:58,320 --> 00:21:59,999 I would've liked to have gone further forward in there. Yeah. 886 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,999 I would've liked to have gone further forward in there. Yeah. 887 00:22:11,800 --> 00:22:11,999 There's a fair bit of activity up here. 888 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,599 There's a fair bit of activity up here. 889 00:22:13,680 --> 00:22:13,999 I'd be kind of surprised if those don't do something. 890 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,999 I'd be kind of surprised if those don't do something. 891 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:16,319 I'd be kind of surprised if those don't do something. 892 00:22:22,320 --> 00:22:23,999 I've got a few glints of colour here. 893 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,079 I've got a few glints of colour here. 894 00:22:24,160 --> 00:22:25,999 Bring that bloody tray up here, mate. 895 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,079 Bring that bloody tray up here, mate. 896 00:22:28,080 --> 00:22:29,999 Hold her up under there. 897 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,079 Hold her up under there. 898 00:22:33,640 --> 00:22:33,999 Bit of colour in that. A little bit of colour. Any money? Oh... 899 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,999 Bit of colour in that. A little bit of colour. Any money? Oh... 900 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,999 Bit of colour in that. A little bit of colour. Any money? Oh... 901 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:38,919 Bit of colour in that. A little bit of colour. Any money? Oh... 902 00:22:39,000 --> 00:22:39,999 Any good? Depending what it cleans up like. 903 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,799 Any good? Depending what it cleans up like. 904 00:22:45,800 --> 00:22:45,999 That's a nice shiny bit. 905 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,799 That's a nice shiny bit. 906 00:22:48,760 --> 00:22:49,999 Mate, we need to get this bloody digger going. 907 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,359 Mate, we need to get this bloody digger going. 908 00:22:51,440 --> 00:22:51,999 This is developing in here real nice. Yeah. 909 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,479 This is developing in here real nice. Yeah. 910 00:22:53,560 --> 00:22:53,999 That's not a bad bit in there, corner of that. 911 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,879 That's not a bad bit in there, corner of that. 912 00:22:55,960 --> 00:22:55,999 The further you go in there, hopefully the better it'll get. 913 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:57,999 The further you go in there, hopefully the better it'll get. 914 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:58,839 The further you go in there, hopefully the better it'll get. 915 00:22:58,920 --> 00:22:59,999 So for now all we need is some quick dollars to get the digger up and running. 916 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,999 So for now all we need is some quick dollars to get the digger up and running. 917 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:02,559 So for now all we need is some quick dollars to get the digger up and running. 918 00:23:02,640 --> 00:23:03,999 Without the digger, the Bushmen's operation has slowed to a crawl. 919 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,999 Without the digger, the Bushmen's operation has slowed to a crawl. 920 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,279 Without the digger, the Bushmen's operation has slowed to a crawl. 921 00:23:07,360 --> 00:23:07,999 And, for Rod, it's about to get even tougher. 922 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:09,999 And, for Rod, it's about to get even tougher. 923 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:10,399 And, for Rod, it's about to get even tougher. 924 00:23:11,880 --> 00:23:11,999 74-year-old partner Les must leave 925 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,999 74-year-old partner Les must leave 926 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:14,879 74-year-old partner Les must leave 927 00:23:14,960 --> 00:23:15,999 for a vital medical check-up 928 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:16,959 for a vital medical check-up 929 00:23:17,040 --> 00:23:17,999 350 kilometres away. 930 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,039 350 kilometres away. 931 00:23:21,000 --> 00:23:21,999 So what time is your appointment tomorrow? 11 o'clock, I think. 932 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,999 So what time is your appointment tomorrow? 11 o'clock, I think. 933 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,319 So what time is your appointment tomorrow? 11 o'clock, I think. 934 00:23:25,400 --> 00:23:25,999 You want anything in town? New digger (!) Yeah, right. 935 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,999 You want anything in town? New digger (!) Yeah, right. 936 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,119 You want anything in town? New digger (!) Yeah, right. 937 00:23:33,400 --> 00:23:33,999 AARON: Think me dad was digging here about 30 years ago. 938 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:35,999 AARON: Think me dad was digging here about 30 years ago. 939 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,039 AARON: Think me dad was digging here about 30 years ago. 940 00:23:36,120 --> 00:23:37,999 So we're just seeing if it's running more this way. 941 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:38,759 So we're just seeing if it's running more this way. 942 00:23:38,840 --> 00:23:39,999 Little luck, we can pick up a lead and start at the base. 943 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:41,759 Little luck, we can pick up a lead and start at the base. 944 00:23:41,840 --> 00:23:41,999 It's hotting up on Dragonfly claim 945 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,999 It's hotting up on Dragonfly claim 946 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:44,519 It's hotting up on Dragonfly claim 947 00:23:44,600 --> 00:23:45,999 with Aaron's father's old leads turning up nothing 948 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,559 with Aaron's father's old leads turning up nothing 949 00:23:47,640 --> 00:23:47,999 and costing the Boulder Boys hundreds of dollars in fuel. 950 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,999 and costing the Boulder Boys hundreds of dollars in fuel. 951 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:50,959 and costing the Boulder Boys hundreds of dollars in fuel. 952 00:23:51,040 --> 00:23:51,999 He knew what he was doing when he told me to dig around the shaft where there's opal. 953 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:53,999 He knew what he was doing when he told me to dig around the shaft where there's opal. 954 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,919 He knew what he was doing when he told me to dig around the shaft where there's opal. 955 00:23:55,000 --> 00:23:55,999 As we're getting away, we're not getting onto anything decent. 956 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,999 As we're getting away, we're not getting onto anything decent. 957 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:58,159 As we're getting away, we're not getting onto anything decent. 958 00:23:58,240 --> 00:23:59,999 Their last chance site is an old area known as the Cut. 959 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,999 Their last chance site is an old area known as the Cut. 960 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,439 Their last chance site is an old area known as the Cut. 961 00:24:03,520 --> 00:24:03,999 Strip the top off and we can get into it. Looks all right, eh? 962 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:05,999 Strip the top off and we can get into it. Looks all right, eh? 963 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,119 Strip the top off and we can get into it. Looks all right, eh? 964 00:24:07,200 --> 00:24:07,999 The sandstone's pink out here. 965 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:09,439 The sandstone's pink out here. 966 00:24:09,520 --> 00:24:09,999 Yes. Right, so there's good chances there. 967 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,999 Yes. Right, so there's good chances there. 968 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,879 Yes. Right, so there's good chances there. 969 00:24:12,960 --> 00:24:13,999 Last chance to find opal before it gets too hot. All right, mate. 970 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:15,999 Last chance to find opal before it gets too hot. All right, mate. 971 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:17,159 Last chance to find opal before it gets too hot. All right, mate. 972 00:24:18,280 --> 00:24:19,999 With their season target almost in reach, 973 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:20,959 With their season target almost in reach, 974 00:24:21,040 --> 00:24:21,999 everything rests on Aaron's dad's final location. 975 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,999 everything rests on Aaron's dad's final location. 976 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,799 everything rests on Aaron's dad's final location. 977 00:24:25,920 --> 00:24:25,999 It is opal ground. We've just gotta see what we can find. 978 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,999 It is opal ground. We've just gotta see what we can find. 979 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:28,959 It is opal ground. We've just gotta see what we can find. 980 00:24:30,320 --> 00:24:31,999 Hopefully, we'll get some nice rocks. 981 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:32,319 Hopefully, we'll get some nice rocks. 982 00:24:53,280 --> 00:24:53,999 (INDISTINCT) Yeah, I think you should. 983 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,999 (INDISTINCT) Yeah, I think you should. 984 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:56,799 (INDISTINCT) Yeah, I think you should. 985 00:24:59,720 --> 00:24:59,999 It's nice and moist. There's a level there. All right. 986 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,999 It's nice and moist. There's a level there. All right. 987 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:03,999 It's nice and moist. There's a level there. All right. 988 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:04,039 It's nice and moist. There's a level there. All right. 989 00:25:07,880 --> 00:25:07,999 We got a few butterflies down in the Cut. 990 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,999 We got a few butterflies down in the Cut. 991 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:10,079 We got a few butterflies down in the Cut. 992 00:25:11,440 --> 00:25:11,999 Usually when we got butterflies, we get opal. 993 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,999 Usually when we got butterflies, we get opal. 994 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:14,879 Usually when we got butterflies, we get opal. 995 00:25:17,400 --> 00:25:17,999 Found a bit of colour here, mate. Like a pipe, or something. 996 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,999 Found a bit of colour here, mate. Like a pipe, or something. 997 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:20,239 Found a bit of colour here, mate. Like a pipe, or something. 998 00:25:20,320 --> 00:25:21,999 That's very nice. Blue. 999 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:22,959 That's very nice. Blue. 1000 00:25:23,040 --> 00:25:23,999 It's like a pipe, isn't it? Well, it is. Yeah. 1001 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,519 It's like a pipe, isn't it? Well, it is. Yeah. 1002 00:25:25,600 --> 00:25:25,999 I reckon we saw that. You don't know what's up this end of it. 1003 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,999 I reckon we saw that. You don't know what's up this end of it. 1004 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:28,639 I reckon we saw that. You don't know what's up this end of it. 1005 00:25:28,720 --> 00:25:29,999 No, you don't. We'll keep going. All right, mate. 1006 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,239 No, you don't. We'll keep going. All right, mate. 1007 00:25:35,440 --> 00:25:35,999 Ah, boy, we got some colour! 1008 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,999 Ah, boy, we got some colour! 1009 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:38,119 Ah, boy, we got some colour! 1010 00:25:38,200 --> 00:25:39,999 You got colour? That's a good sign. Yeah. 1011 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:41,639 You got colour? That's a good sign. Yeah. 1012 00:25:41,720 --> 00:25:41,999 Really nice blue, electric. Looks all right. 1013 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,999 Really nice blue, electric. Looks all right. 1014 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:45,759 Really nice blue, electric. Looks all right. 1015 00:25:45,840 --> 00:25:45,999 Get this little bit here for me. 1016 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,879 Get this little bit here for me. 1017 00:25:52,560 --> 00:25:53,999 Hey! We've got colour! 1018 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,599 Hey! We've got colour! 1019 00:25:55,920 --> 00:25:55,999 It's got the line running through it. Blue to green. 1020 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,999 It's got the line running through it. Blue to green. 1021 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:58,879 It's got the line running through it. Blue to green. 1022 00:25:58,960 --> 00:25:59,999 It could be loaded that end. 1023 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,959 It could be loaded that end. 1024 00:26:01,040 --> 00:26:01,999 Oi, Ron! Bit of purple. You beauty! 1025 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,999 Oi, Ron! Bit of purple. You beauty! 1026 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:04,839 Oi, Ron! Bit of purple. You beauty! 1027 00:26:04,920 --> 00:26:05,999 Ah! Bit more! 1028 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,639 Ah! Bit more! 1029 00:26:07,720 --> 00:26:07,999 There you go, it's got a bit of electric in it. 1030 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,879 There you go, it's got a bit of electric in it. 1031 00:26:09,960 --> 00:26:09,999 If it makes it into a line here somewhere... 1032 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:11,999 If it makes it into a line here somewhere... 1033 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,439 If it makes it into a line here somewhere... 1034 00:26:12,520 --> 00:26:13,999 Yeah, yeah. That needs a saw, mate. 1035 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:14,599 Yeah, yeah. That needs a saw, mate. 1036 00:26:15,760 --> 00:26:15,999 Oi, Ron, more colour! That's fantastico! 1037 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:17,999 Oi, Ron, more colour! That's fantastico! 1038 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,879 Oi, Ron, more colour! That's fantastico! 1039 00:26:20,200 --> 00:26:21,999 Shangri-La! We got a car! 1040 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:23,119 Shangri-La! We got a car! 1041 00:26:23,200 --> 00:26:23,999 Whoa. Now that is nice colour, Ron. 1042 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,999 Whoa. Now that is nice colour, Ron. 1043 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:26,039 Whoa. Now that is nice colour, Ron. 1044 00:26:26,120 --> 00:26:27,719 Look at that red in there. 1045 00:26:27,800 --> 00:26:27,999 That'll need a saw, eh? 1046 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,399 That'll need a saw, eh? 1047 00:26:29,480 --> 00:26:29,999 Should be able to split it, eh? Hey, Ron, that's a nice colour. 1048 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,999 Should be able to split it, eh? Hey, Ron, that's a nice colour. 1049 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:33,799 Should be able to split it, eh? Hey, Ron, that's a nice colour. 1050 00:26:33,880 --> 00:26:33,999 Good on you, Ron. Lucky Ron strikes again, mate. 1051 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:35,999 Good on you, Ron. Lucky Ron strikes again, mate. 1052 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,319 Good on you, Ron. Lucky Ron strikes again, mate. 1053 00:26:37,400 --> 00:26:37,999 All right. Come on. Let's have an early day. We'll cut this up. 1054 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,999 All right. Come on. Let's have an early day. We'll cut this up. 1055 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:40,359 All right. Come on. Let's have an early day. We'll cut this up. 1056 00:26:42,520 --> 00:26:43,999 Lovely, Ron. That ain't a bad morning's work, mate. 1057 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,399 Lovely, Ron. That ain't a bad morning's work, mate. 1058 00:26:56,440 --> 00:26:57,999 Here are your keys, mate. Righto, thanks. 1059 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:58,679 Here are your keys, mate. Righto, thanks. 1060 00:26:58,760 --> 00:26:59,999 Good luck with it. Yeah. 1061 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,079 Good luck with it. Yeah. 1062 00:27:01,160 --> 00:27:01,999 Ring us and let us know how it went. I'll do that. 1063 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:03,999 Ring us and let us know how it went. I'll do that. 1064 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:04,199 Ring us and let us know how it went. I'll do that. 1065 00:27:04,280 --> 00:27:05,999 Gotta go to Dubbo to see the heart specialist down there 1066 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,479 Gotta go to Dubbo to see the heart specialist down there 1067 00:27:07,560 --> 00:27:07,999 for a check-up and see what he's got to say. 1068 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,959 for a check-up and see what he's got to say. 1069 00:27:11,240 --> 00:27:11,999 Les's visit to the doctor is a 700km round trip, 1070 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,999 Les's visit to the doctor is a 700km round trip, 1071 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,279 Les's visit to the doctor is a 700km round trip, 1072 00:27:15,360 --> 00:27:15,999 leaving Rod to mine alone. 1073 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,439 leaving Rod to mine alone. 1074 00:27:18,960 --> 00:27:19,999 With Les having to go to Dubbo for the doctor's appointment, 1075 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,999 With Les having to go to Dubbo for the doctor's appointment, 1076 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:22,359 With Les having to go to Dubbo for the doctor's appointment, 1077 00:27:22,440 --> 00:27:23,999 it steps your workload up a little bit. 1078 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,599 it steps your workload up a little bit. 1079 00:27:24,680 --> 00:27:25,999 Without Les or a working digger, 1080 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,319 Without Les or a working digger, 1081 00:27:27,400 --> 00:27:27,999 Rod's only option is a mine where he and Les 1082 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:29,999 Rod's only option is a mine where he and Les 1083 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,039 Rod's only option is a mine where he and Les 1084 00:27:30,120 --> 00:27:31,999 recently found good opal. 1085 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:32,119 recently found good opal. 1086 00:27:33,320 --> 00:27:33,999 The Maze. Hundreds of metres of unstable tunnels. 1087 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:35,999 The Maze. Hundreds of metres of unstable tunnels. 1088 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:37,519 The Maze. Hundreds of metres of unstable tunnels. 1089 00:27:37,600 --> 00:27:37,999 I've got a little column I want to dig out. 1090 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:39,999 I've got a little column I want to dig out. 1091 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:40,679 I've got a little column I want to dig out. 1092 00:27:40,760 --> 00:27:41,999 I just want to dig in a bit, find a bit of colour. 1093 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,319 I just want to dig in a bit, find a bit of colour. 1094 00:27:47,560 --> 00:27:47,999 Oh! 1095 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,599 Oh! 1096 00:27:49,680 --> 00:27:49,999 It's called a maze for a reason, and you can get lost down there very, very easily. 1097 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,999 It's called a maze for a reason, and you can get lost down there very, very easily. 1098 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,999 It's called a maze for a reason, and you can get lost down there very, very easily. 1099 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,199 It's called a maze for a reason, and you can get lost down there very, very easily. 1100 00:27:55,280 --> 00:27:55,999 Where am I? It's a horrible feeling when you get lost underground. 1101 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,999 Where am I? It's a horrible feeling when you get lost underground. 1102 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,279 Where am I? It's a horrible feeling when you get lost underground. 1103 00:27:59,360 --> 00:27:59,999 You can wander around for hours trying to find a way out. 1104 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,999 You can wander around for hours trying to find a way out. 1105 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:03,999 You can wander around for hours trying to find a way out. 1106 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:04,919 You can wander around for hours trying to find a way out. 1107 00:28:05,000 --> 00:28:05,999 (SIGHS) This is where we were working the other day. 1108 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,719 (SIGHS) This is where we were working the other day. 1109 00:28:10,160 --> 00:28:11,999 This is where we took the columns out. 1110 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:12,159 This is where we took the columns out. 1111 00:28:13,240 --> 00:28:13,999 They were out here before we took 'em out. 1112 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,999 They were out here before we took 'em out. 1113 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,439 They were out here before we took 'em out. 1114 00:28:17,520 --> 00:28:17,999 The rock columns or pillars are vital for holding up the roof. 1115 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,999 The rock columns or pillars are vital for holding up the roof. 1116 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,439 The rock columns or pillars are vital for holding up the roof. 1117 00:28:21,520 --> 00:28:21,999 That's not a bad seam, that, you know. 1118 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,519 That's not a bad seam, that, you know. 1119 00:28:24,800 --> 00:28:25,999 While they could still contain good opal, mining them risks a fatal roof collapse. 1120 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:27,999 While they could still contain good opal, mining them risks a fatal roof collapse. 1121 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:29,999 While they could still contain good opal, mining them risks a fatal roof collapse. 1122 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:35,999 Pillar bashing is probably one of the most dangerous things you can do in mining. 1123 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,999 Pillar bashing is probably one of the most dangerous things you can do in mining. 1124 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,719 Pillar bashing is probably one of the most dangerous things you can do in mining. 1125 00:28:39,800 --> 00:28:39,999 This is not too bad. 1126 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,999 This is not too bad. 1127 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,399 This is not too bad. 1128 00:28:42,480 --> 00:28:43,999 This pillar that I'm working on now that's all that holds the roof up. 1129 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,999 This pillar that I'm working on now that's all that holds the roof up. 1130 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:46,919 This pillar that I'm working on now that's all that holds the roof up. 1131 00:28:49,000 --> 00:28:49,999 Something happens, there's no-one to go for help. 1132 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,999 Something happens, there's no-one to go for help. 1133 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:52,279 Something happens, there's no-one to go for help. 1134 00:28:53,400 --> 00:28:53,999 But we need opal. 1135 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,879 But we need opal. 1136 00:29:00,480 --> 00:29:01,999 It's nice ground here. 1137 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:02,479 It's nice ground here. 1138 00:29:06,480 --> 00:29:07,999 Little bit of green up in there but... 1139 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:08,479 Little bit of green up in there but... 1140 00:29:09,560 --> 00:29:09,999 That might turn into something. 1141 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:11,559 That might turn into something. 1142 00:29:14,040 --> 00:29:15,999 (LAUGHS) It's big and it's cheesy! 1143 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,999 (LAUGHS) It's big and it's cheesy! 1144 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,319 (LAUGHS) It's big and it's cheesy! 1145 00:29:18,400 --> 00:29:19,999 Look at that. 1146 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:20,079 Look at that. 1147 00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:21,999 How good's this? We've taken out half a bucket of dirt. 1148 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,999 How good's this? We've taken out half a bucket of dirt. 1149 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,479 How good's this? We've taken out half a bucket of dirt. 1150 00:29:24,560 --> 00:29:25,999 That's good money. There's more in the walls. 1151 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,999 That's good money. There's more in the walls. 1152 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:28,079 That's good money. There's more in the walls. 1153 00:29:28,160 --> 00:29:29,999 Ah, happy, happy, happy. That's a week's pay, just there. 1154 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,999 Ah, happy, happy, happy. That's a week's pay, just there. 1155 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:32,439 Ah, happy, happy, happy. That's a week's pay, just there. 1156 00:29:32,520 --> 00:29:33,999 Ooh, it's starting to get exciting. 1157 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:34,839 Ooh, it's starting to get exciting. 1158 00:29:35,840 --> 00:29:35,999 Beautiful colour all the way round. 1159 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,999 Beautiful colour all the way round. 1160 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,119 Beautiful colour all the way round. 1161 00:29:39,200 --> 00:29:39,999 Another couple of grand. 1162 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:40,839 Another couple of grand. 1163 00:29:40,920 --> 00:29:41,999 And how good's this? Straight in the bank. 1164 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,719 And how good's this? Straight in the bank. 1165 00:29:44,880 --> 00:29:45,999 You know, lately everywhere we dig, we're getting a bit of colour. 1166 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,999 You know, lately everywhere we dig, we're getting a bit of colour. 1167 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:48,079 You know, lately everywhere we dig, we're getting a bit of colour. 1168 00:29:48,160 --> 00:29:49,999 (CHUCKLES) I hope it continues. 1169 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:50,799 (CHUCKLES) I hope it continues. 1170 00:29:59,120 --> 00:29:59,999 You see that? Mate, that's a $100 stone right there. Stoney. 1171 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,999 You see that? Mate, that's a $100 stone right there. Stoney. 1172 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:03,999 You see that? Mate, that's a $100 stone right there. Stoney. 1173 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:04,319 You see that? Mate, that's a $100 stone right there. Stoney. 1174 00:30:04,400 --> 00:30:05,999 All right. In their first season mining, 1175 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,839 All right. In their first season mining, 1176 00:30:06,920 --> 00:30:07,999 the Young Guns have finally hit a promising opal seam. 1177 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,999 the Young Guns have finally hit a promising opal seam. 1178 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:10,479 the Young Guns have finally hit a promising opal seam. 1179 00:30:10,560 --> 00:30:11,999 Slow and easy. Slow and steady finds the opal. 1180 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,679 Slow and easy. Slow and steady finds the opal. 1181 00:30:18,760 --> 00:30:19,999 Mate, I'm just getting covered in dirt. Yep. Me too. 1182 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,799 Mate, I'm just getting covered in dirt. Yep. Me too. 1183 00:30:23,520 --> 00:30:23,999 Ooh, is that a bit up there? What have we got? 1184 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,919 Ooh, is that a bit up there? What have we got? 1185 00:30:27,640 --> 00:30:27,999 Look at that. Holy... 1186 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,639 Look at that. Holy... 1187 00:30:29,720 --> 00:30:29,999 That's ridiculous. Look at the colour of that bad boy. 1188 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,999 That's ridiculous. Look at the colour of that bad boy. 1189 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:32,319 That's ridiculous. Look at the colour of that bad boy. 1190 00:30:32,400 --> 00:30:33,999 That's like gem-grade opal. Look at that. 1191 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:34,719 That's like gem-grade opal. Look at that. 1192 00:30:34,800 --> 00:30:35,999 That's wild. 1193 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,479 That's wild. 1194 00:30:37,560 --> 00:30:37,999 That's wild, dude. Holy moly! Look at that. 1195 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:39,999 That's wild, dude. Holy moly! Look at that. 1196 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:40,279 That's wild, dude. Holy moly! Look at that. 1197 00:30:40,360 --> 00:30:41,999 That's a massive green-blue gem-grade opal. 1198 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,639 That's a massive green-blue gem-grade opal. 1199 00:30:42,720 --> 00:30:43,999 Let's hope. Let's keep digging this and we'll see what happens. 1200 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:45,959 Let's hope. Let's keep digging this and we'll see what happens. 1201 00:30:46,040 --> 00:30:47,999 (WHIRRING) 1202 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,039 (WHIRRING) 1203 00:30:50,640 --> 00:30:51,999 Oh, hear that? That's a big crack. 1204 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:52,639 Oh, hear that? That's a big crack. 1205 00:30:52,720 --> 00:30:53,999 Oh, that's a bit of green up in the wall. 1206 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,879 Oh, that's a bit of green up in the wall. 1207 00:30:55,920 --> 00:30:55,999 You see that? Oh, yes. 1208 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,759 You see that? Oh, yes. 1209 00:30:57,840 --> 00:30:57,999 Dude, dude, look at that bit in the bucket, dude. 1210 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:59,999 Dude, dude, look at that bit in the bucket, dude. 1211 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:00,439 Dude, dude, look at that bit in the bucket, dude. 1212 00:31:00,520 --> 00:31:01,999 Woo! Whoa! 1213 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,359 Woo! Whoa! 1214 00:31:03,440 --> 00:31:03,999 What the hell? That's like dead-set 20 pieces just down there. 1215 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,999 What the hell? That's like dead-set 20 pieces just down there. 1216 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,039 What the hell? That's like dead-set 20 pieces just down there. 1217 00:31:07,120 --> 00:31:07,999 Oh! (CHUCKLES) Oh, there's 20 on the other side! 1218 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,999 Oh! (CHUCKLES) Oh, there's 20 on the other side! 1219 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:10,439 Oh! (CHUCKLES) Oh, there's 20 on the other side! 1220 00:31:10,520 --> 00:31:11,999 My hands are literally shaking. Look at that. 1221 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,799 My hands are literally shaking. Look at that. 1222 00:31:12,880 --> 00:31:13,999 Oh, look at... That's a nugget. Look at the size of that! 1223 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,559 Oh, look at... That's a nugget. Look at the size of that! 1224 00:31:17,880 --> 00:31:17,999 (CHUCKLES) We just broke through a whole big seam. 1225 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,999 (CHUCKLES) We just broke through a whole big seam. 1226 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:20,559 (CHUCKLES) We just broke through a whole big seam. 1227 00:31:20,640 --> 00:31:21,999 It's... Dude, it's thicker. Look at that. Holy... 1228 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:23,999 It's... Dude, it's thicker. Look at that. Holy... 1229 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,319 It's... Dude, it's thicker. Look at that. Holy... 1230 00:31:24,400 --> 00:31:25,999 Look at that. There's handfuls of it. 1231 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:26,999 Look at that. There's handfuls of it. 1232 00:31:27,080 --> 00:31:27,999 Yeah, baby! Yeah! (LAUGHS) 1233 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,999 Yeah, baby! Yeah! (LAUGHS) 1234 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,239 Yeah, baby! Yeah! (LAUGHS) 1235 00:31:30,320 --> 00:31:31,999 This is so beyond anything that we've found before. 1236 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,999 This is so beyond anything that we've found before. 1237 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:34,399 This is so beyond anything that we've found before. 1238 00:31:34,480 --> 00:31:35,999 Holy moly, so there's that bit of trace in the wall 1239 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,719 Holy moly, so there's that bit of trace in the wall 1240 00:31:37,800 --> 00:31:37,999 that we're following, and we just dropped that whole shelf down, 1241 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,999 that we're following, and we just dropped that whole shelf down, 1242 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:40,759 that we're following, and we just dropped that whole shelf down, 1243 00:31:40,840 --> 00:31:41,999 and it just went "Bang!" 1244 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:42,839 and it just went "Bang!" 1245 00:31:42,920 --> 00:31:43,999 Look at that! That's incredible. 1246 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:45,039 Look at that! That's incredible. 1247 00:31:45,120 --> 00:31:45,999 We just pulled out a massive pocket. 1248 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:47,359 We just pulled out a massive pocket. 1249 00:31:47,440 --> 00:31:47,999 I mean, look at this stuff. I mean, it's absolutely, you know... 1250 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,999 I mean, look at this stuff. I mean, it's absolutely, you know... 1251 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:50,559 I mean, look at this stuff. I mean, it's absolutely, you know... 1252 00:31:50,640 --> 00:31:51,999 It's so validating, it's so good. I've really needed this, this week. 1253 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,959 It's so validating, it's so good. I've really needed this, this week. 1254 00:31:54,040 --> 00:31:55,999 It makes it all worth it, you know? Let's get it in the tumbler. 1255 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:57,039 It makes it all worth it, you know? Let's get it in the tumbler. 1256 00:31:57,120 --> 00:31:57,999 I want to see what we've got as soon as possible. 1257 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,839 I want to see what we've got as soon as possible. 1258 00:32:00,840 --> 00:32:01,999 Do not spill that. (BLEEP) 1259 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:02,679 Do not spill that. (BLEEP) 1260 00:32:02,760 --> 00:32:03,999 Holding on to this like there's no tomorrow. 1261 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:04,999 Holding on to this like there's no tomorrow. 1262 00:32:06,040 --> 00:32:07,999 It's the biggest find of their short careers. 1263 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:09,039 It's the biggest find of their short careers. 1264 00:32:09,120 --> 00:32:09,999 But to discover its true value, there is an important step to take. 1265 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,999 But to discover its true value, there is an important step to take. 1266 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:13,479 But to discover its true value, there is an important step to take. 1267 00:32:13,560 --> 00:32:13,999 Yeah, dude. Let's have a look. Where's that sweet stuff? 1268 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,999 Yeah, dude. Let's have a look. Where's that sweet stuff? 1269 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:16,439 Yeah, dude. Let's have a look. Where's that sweet stuff? 1270 00:32:17,560 --> 00:32:17,999 All right, you know the drill, boys. Chuck it on. 1271 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,879 All right, you know the drill, boys. Chuck it on. 1272 00:32:20,960 --> 00:32:21,999 All right. Put her on there. 1273 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,799 All right. Put her on there. 1274 00:32:23,880 --> 00:32:23,999 There we go. Washing the clay-covered stones in water 1275 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,999 There we go. Washing the clay-covered stones in water 1276 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,079 There we go. Washing the clay-covered stones in water 1277 00:32:27,160 --> 00:32:27,999 overnight will reveal just how much opal they found. 1278 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:29,999 overnight will reveal just how much opal they found. 1279 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,879 overnight will reveal just how much opal they found. 1280 00:32:30,960 --> 00:32:31,999 Now, unfortunately, we have to wait for, like, 12 hours. 1281 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,999 Now, unfortunately, we have to wait for, like, 12 hours. 1282 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:34,839 Now, unfortunately, we have to wait for, like, 12 hours. 1283 00:32:34,920 --> 00:32:35,999 It's just gonna be pure wonder. 1284 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,919 It's just gonna be pure wonder. 1285 00:32:37,000 --> 00:32:37,999 I'm so excited. Dude, that's a nice colour. 1286 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,999 I'm so excited. Dude, that's a nice colour. 1287 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:40,959 I'm so excited. Dude, that's a nice colour. 1288 00:32:41,040 --> 00:32:41,999 Just stand and watch, wait and wonder. 1289 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,359 Just stand and watch, wait and wonder. 1290 00:32:53,240 --> 00:32:53,999 Hey, Les! How you going, mate? How are you, mate? 1291 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,999 Hey, Les! How you going, mate? How are you, mate? 1292 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:56,319 Hey, Les! How you going, mate? How are you, mate? 1293 00:32:56,400 --> 00:32:57,999 After a 700km round trip, Les is back from the doctors. 1294 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,999 After a 700km round trip, Les is back from the doctors. 1295 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,919 After a 700km round trip, Les is back from the doctors. 1296 00:33:01,000 --> 00:33:01,999 What did the vet say (?) Gave me another six months. Six months? 1297 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:03,999 What did the vet say (?) Gave me another six months. Six months? 1298 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,319 What did the vet say (?) Gave me another six months. Six months? 1299 00:33:05,400 --> 00:33:05,999 Well, we should hit our fortune in six months, I'd reckon. 1300 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,999 Well, we should hit our fortune in six months, I'd reckon. 1301 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:08,679 Well, we should hit our fortune in six months, I'd reckon. 1302 00:33:08,760 --> 00:33:09,999 Well, I hope so. (CHUCKLES) I started on it yesterday. 1303 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,879 Well, I hope so. (CHUCKLES) I started on it yesterday. 1304 00:33:11,960 --> 00:33:11,999 Well, that's good. I got a little bit while you were away. 1305 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,999 Well, that's good. I got a little bit while you were away. 1306 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,719 Well, that's good. I got a little bit while you were away. 1307 00:33:14,800 --> 00:33:15,999 Oh, righto. 1308 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:16,599 Oh, righto. 1309 00:33:19,200 --> 00:33:19,999 With a clean bill of health, 1310 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,199 With a clean bill of health, 1311 00:33:21,280 --> 00:33:21,999 Rod's opal haul from the Maze is a welcome surprise for Les. 1312 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,999 Rod's opal haul from the Maze is a welcome surprise for Les. 1313 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,319 Rod's opal haul from the Maze is a welcome surprise for Les. 1314 00:33:25,400 --> 00:33:25,999 Oh, that's nice. It's got a bit of red in her, eh? Oh, yeah. 1315 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,999 Oh, that's nice. It's got a bit of red in her, eh? Oh, yeah. 1316 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:29,319 Oh, that's nice. It's got a bit of red in her, eh? Oh, yeah. 1317 00:33:30,520 --> 00:33:31,999 Nice pieces in there. Couple of really nice pieces, actually. 1318 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:33,519 Nice pieces in there. Couple of really nice pieces, actually. 1319 00:33:33,600 --> 00:33:33,999 Yes, we'd get a stone out of that. 1320 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,719 Yes, we'd get a stone out of that. 1321 00:33:35,800 --> 00:33:35,999 After all the breakdowns 1322 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,999 After all the breakdowns 1323 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:38,239 After all the breakdowns 1324 00:33:38,320 --> 00:33:39,999 and all the trouble we've had, it was bloody good. 1325 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:40,839 and all the trouble we've had, it was bloody good. 1326 00:33:44,880 --> 00:33:45,999 Rod has arranged a meeting with a local opal buyer. 1327 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,999 Rod has arranged a meeting with a local opal buyer. 1328 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,359 Rod has arranged a meeting with a local opal buyer. 1329 00:33:49,440 --> 00:33:49,999 I'm not gonna do too much cos she's a cutter, and she'll wanna cut 'em. 1330 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,999 I'm not gonna do too much cos she's a cutter, and she'll wanna cut 'em. 1331 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,599 I'm not gonna do too much cos she's a cutter, and she'll wanna cut 'em. 1332 00:33:53,680 --> 00:33:53,999 I'm trying to get 'em to look as pretty as they can. Yeah. 1333 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,999 I'm trying to get 'em to look as pretty as they can. Yeah. 1334 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,279 I'm trying to get 'em to look as pretty as they can. Yeah. 1335 00:33:57,360 --> 00:33:57,999 Cleaning up the rough stones on a grinding wheel 1336 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:59,999 Cleaning up the rough stones on a grinding wheel 1337 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,279 Cleaning up the rough stones on a grinding wheel 1338 00:34:00,360 --> 00:34:01,999 gives a better chance of getting a higher price. 1339 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,839 gives a better chance of getting a higher price. 1340 00:34:03,920 --> 00:34:03,999 Oh, that's a nice piece, that. 1341 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,999 Oh, that's a nice piece, that. 1342 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:06,399 Oh, that's a nice piece, that. 1343 00:34:07,640 --> 00:34:07,999 Nice little stone, isn't it? That's a nice one. 1344 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,999 Nice little stone, isn't it? That's a nice one. 1345 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:10,079 Nice little stone, isn't it? That's a nice one. 1346 00:34:10,160 --> 00:34:11,999 And the grain is all flashy. Flashy, eh? 1347 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,999 And the grain is all flashy. Flashy, eh? 1348 00:34:13,080 --> 00:34:13,999 Now what we gotta do is decide on a price. 1349 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:15,639 Now what we gotta do is decide on a price. 1350 00:34:15,720 --> 00:34:15,999 I'm gonna ask for eight. Yeah. 1351 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:17,999 I'm gonna ask for eight. Yeah. 1352 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:18,519 I'm gonna ask for eight. Yeah. 1353 00:34:18,600 --> 00:34:19,999 And then our lowest price would be, say, five? 1354 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:21,559 And then our lowest price would be, say, five? 1355 00:34:21,640 --> 00:34:21,999 Yep. Yeah. If we get five or six for this, 1356 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,999 Yep. Yeah. If we get five or six for this, 1357 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,999 Yep. Yeah. If we get five or six for this, 1358 00:34:25,080 --> 00:34:25,999 I reckon we're gonna come pretty close to our season total. 1359 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,999 I reckon we're gonna come pretty close to our season total. 1360 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:28,079 I reckon we're gonna come pretty close to our season total. 1361 00:34:28,160 --> 00:34:29,999 Oh, yeah. Yeah. For a bloody change. (CHUCKLES) 1362 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,999 Oh, yeah. Yeah. For a bloody change. (CHUCKLES) 1363 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:32,079 Oh, yeah. Yeah. For a bloody change. (CHUCKLES) 1364 00:34:32,160 --> 00:34:33,999 The Bushmen stones are mainly crystal opal 1365 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:34,999 The Bushmen stones are mainly crystal opal 1366 00:34:35,080 --> 00:34:35,999 with good greens and blues. 1367 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,759 with good greens and blues. 1368 00:34:36,840 --> 00:34:37,999 They're rough, but rubbed clean and there's approximately 15 grams. 1369 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,999 They're rough, but rubbed clean and there's approximately 15 grams. 1370 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,119 They're rough, but rubbed clean and there's approximately 15 grams. 1371 00:34:41,200 --> 00:34:41,999 Rod and Les are hoping to get between five and $6,000 for them. 1372 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,999 Rod and Les are hoping to get between five and $6,000 for them. 1373 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,999 Rod and Les are hoping to get between five and $6,000 for them. 1374 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:46,199 Rod and Les are hoping to get between five and $6,000 for them. 1375 00:34:49,000 --> 00:34:49,999 G'day, Jenny. Hello. How are you, mate? Good? 1376 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,399 G'day, Jenny. Hello. How are you, mate? Good? 1377 00:34:51,480 --> 00:34:51,999 Yeah, good. That's good. Nice day. An experienced buyer, 1378 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,999 Yeah, good. That's good. Nice day. An experienced buyer, 1379 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,879 Yeah, good. That's good. Nice day. An experienced buyer, 1380 00:34:54,960 --> 00:34:55,999 Jenny Tolo has been dealing opals for 20 years. 1381 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,999 Jenny Tolo has been dealing opals for 20 years. 1382 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:58,359 Jenny Tolo has been dealing opals for 20 years. 1383 00:34:58,440 --> 00:34:59,999 Going on into a sale, there's always a bit of anticipation 1384 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,999 Going on into a sale, there's always a bit of anticipation 1385 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:02,079 Going on into a sale, there's always a bit of anticipation 1386 00:35:02,160 --> 00:35:03,999 cos this is what it's all about, you know. 1387 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:04,239 cos this is what it's all about, you know. 1388 00:35:04,320 --> 00:35:05,999 Grab a seat there, Jenny. 1389 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:06,319 Grab a seat there, Jenny. 1390 00:35:06,400 --> 00:35:07,999 It all comes down to when the buyer walks through your door 1391 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,679 It all comes down to when the buyer walks through your door 1392 00:35:09,760 --> 00:35:09,999 how much they're gonna give you for it. 1393 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,999 how much they're gonna give you for it. 1394 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,239 how much they're gonna give you for it. 1395 00:35:12,320 --> 00:35:13,999 Well, this is what I've got, Jenny. Rough from down the Maze. 1396 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,999 Well, this is what I've got, Jenny. Rough from down the Maze. 1397 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:16,559 Well, this is what I've got, Jenny. Rough from down the Maze. 1398 00:35:16,640 --> 00:35:17,999 This is a little bit I've got from another mine 1399 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,439 This is a little bit I've got from another mine 1400 00:35:19,520 --> 00:35:19,999 that I rubbed yesterday. 1401 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,399 that I rubbed yesterday. 1402 00:35:21,480 --> 00:35:21,999 Mmm! Looking good. Yeah, it's a nice colour in there. 1403 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,999 Mmm! Looking good. Yeah, it's a nice colour in there. 1404 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,799 Mmm! Looking good. Yeah, it's a nice colour in there. 1405 00:35:24,880 --> 00:35:25,999 Let me have a closer look at this. 1406 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:26,879 Let me have a closer look at this. 1407 00:35:28,440 --> 00:35:29,999 It's got nice colour, but they're only gonna cut little stones. 1408 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,999 It's got nice colour, but they're only gonna cut little stones. 1409 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:32,439 It's got nice colour, but they're only gonna cut little stones. 1410 00:35:35,280 --> 00:35:35,999 So what are you asking for this again? 1411 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,599 So what are you asking for this again? 1412 00:35:37,680 --> 00:35:37,999 I want $8,500 for it. Ooh! 1413 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,999 I want $8,500 for it. Ooh! 1414 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,159 I want $8,500 for it. Ooh! 1415 00:35:43,200 --> 00:35:43,999 I'm more like $6,000. 1416 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,199 I'm more like $6,000. 1417 00:35:45,280 --> 00:35:45,999 Nah, Les would belt me up the back of the head if I give it to you for six. 1418 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,999 Nah, Les would belt me up the back of the head if I give it to you for six. 1419 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,279 Nah, Les would belt me up the back of the head if I give it to you for six. 1420 00:35:51,680 --> 00:35:51,999 Seriously, eight's a bit too steep. 1421 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:53,679 Seriously, eight's a bit too steep. 1422 00:35:53,760 --> 00:35:53,999 This is beautiful colour. I'm not knocking it. 1423 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,999 This is beautiful colour. I'm not knocking it. 1424 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:56,359 This is beautiful colour. I'm not knocking it. 1425 00:35:56,440 --> 00:35:57,999 You're actually lucky to find stuff like this. 1426 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,439 You're actually lucky to find stuff like this. 1427 00:35:59,520 --> 00:35:59,999 The only thing is I'm gonna end up with smaller pieces, you see. 1428 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,999 The only thing is I'm gonna end up with smaller pieces, you see. 1429 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,199 The only thing is I'm gonna end up with smaller pieces, you see. 1430 00:36:05,120 --> 00:36:05,999 I'll tell you what, the lowest and this is me rock bottom, the lowest I'll do is $6,300. 1431 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,999 I'll tell you what, the lowest and this is me rock bottom, the lowest I'll do is $6,300. 1432 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:09,759 I'll tell you what, the lowest and this is me rock bottom, the lowest I'll do is $6,300. 1433 00:36:09,840 --> 00:36:09,999 I think $6,300 is... I won't go any lower than $6,300. 1434 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,999 I think $6,300 is... I won't go any lower than $6,300. 1435 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,999 I think $6,300 is... I won't go any lower than $6,300. 1436 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:14,039 I think $6,300 is... I won't go any lower than $6,300. 1437 00:36:14,120 --> 00:36:15,999 Well, I reckon it's worth a little bit more, but we'll come to the... 1438 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:17,839 Well, I reckon it's worth a little bit more, but we'll come to the... 1439 00:36:20,400 --> 00:36:21,999 No, I think that's fair. $6,300? Yeah, $6,300. 1440 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:23,519 No, I think that's fair. $6,300? Yeah, $6,300. 1441 00:36:23,600 --> 00:36:23,999 Good on you. Thanks. Thank you. Appreciate it. Yeah. 1442 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,999 Good on you. Thanks. Thank you. Appreciate it. Yeah. 1443 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:26,319 Good on you. Thanks. Thank you. Appreciate it. Yeah. 1444 00:36:26,400 --> 00:36:27,999 It was a bit more than we wanted so we're real happy with the sale 1445 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:29,919 It was a bit more than we wanted so we're real happy with the sale 1446 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,879 and she was happy to pay that. 1447 00:36:31,960 --> 00:36:31,999 You only need a couple of good stones 1448 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,799 You only need a couple of good stones 1449 00:36:33,880 --> 00:36:33,999 and you're right back in there. 1450 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,999 and you're right back in there. 1451 00:36:36,080 --> 00:36:37,999 This sale brings the Bushmen within reach of their season target. 1452 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,999 This sale brings the Bushmen within reach of their season target. 1453 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:40,199 This sale brings the Bushmen within reach of their season target. 1454 00:36:41,280 --> 00:36:41,999 Everything's sort of turning around for us. 1455 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,999 Everything's sort of turning around for us. 1456 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:44,199 Everything's sort of turning around for us. 1457 00:36:44,280 --> 00:36:45,999 If Lady Luck stays with us for a little bit longer, we're gonna do all right. 1458 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,999 If Lady Luck stays with us for a little bit longer, we're gonna do all right. 1459 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,839 If Lady Luck stays with us for a little bit longer, we're gonna do all right. 1460 00:36:56,080 --> 00:36:57,999 We found a little bit of opal. Cut it up, see if we get some surprises. It'd be good. 1461 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,999 We found a little bit of opal. Cut it up, see if we get some surprises. It'd be good. 1462 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,439 We found a little bit of opal. Cut it up, see if we get some surprises. It'd be good. 1463 00:37:00,520 --> 00:37:01,999 Aaron's gamble chasing his late father's old leads 1464 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,279 Aaron's gamble chasing his late father's old leads 1465 00:37:03,360 --> 00:37:03,999 has turned up promising stones. Mate, you know what you're doing. 1466 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,999 has turned up promising stones. Mate, you know what you're doing. 1467 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,959 has turned up promising stones. Mate, you know what you're doing. 1468 00:37:07,040 --> 00:37:07,999 But to discover their true value, 1469 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,079 But to discover their true value, 1470 00:37:09,160 --> 00:37:09,999 the stones must first be split on the diamond-tip cutting wheel. 1471 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,999 the stones must first be split on the diamond-tip cutting wheel. 1472 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,879 the stones must first be split on the diamond-tip cutting wheel. 1473 00:37:14,080 --> 00:37:15,999 Do what you can do, Ron. 1474 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:16,079 Do what you can do, Ron. 1475 00:37:18,480 --> 00:37:19,999 If the opal runs right through the rocks, 1476 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,079 If the opal runs right through the rocks, 1477 00:37:21,160 --> 00:37:21,999 it could more than triple their price. 1478 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,159 it could more than triple their price. 1479 00:37:23,240 --> 00:37:23,999 Another rinse through, that one. I reckon. All right. 1480 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,999 Another rinse through, that one. I reckon. All right. 1481 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:26,239 Another rinse through, that one. I reckon. All right. 1482 00:37:26,320 --> 00:37:27,999 Cut too close to the opal and Ron could render the stone worthless. 1483 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,999 Cut too close to the opal and Ron could render the stone worthless. 1484 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,159 Cut too close to the opal and Ron could render the stone worthless. 1485 00:37:32,160 --> 00:37:33,999 We're just grinding the sides down to see how big the stone's gonna be. 1486 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,479 We're just grinding the sides down to see how big the stone's gonna be. 1487 00:37:37,600 --> 00:37:37,999 It's runnin' there. You can tell. Well, it is running all the way. 1488 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,999 It's runnin' there. You can tell. Well, it is running all the way. 1489 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:41,399 It's runnin' there. You can tell. Well, it is running all the way. 1490 00:37:41,480 --> 00:37:41,999 So what we've gotta do is splitting. 1491 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,559 So what we've gotta do is splitting. 1492 00:37:44,600 --> 00:37:45,999 Splitting a seam can mean they get two opals from one rock, 1493 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:47,999 Splitting a seam can mean they get two opals from one rock, 1494 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:48,399 Splitting a seam can mean they get two opals from one rock, 1495 00:37:48,480 --> 00:37:49,999 instantly doubling its value. 1496 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:50,559 instantly doubling its value. 1497 00:37:50,640 --> 00:37:51,999 Split it. All right. 1498 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:52,639 Split it. All right. 1499 00:37:54,240 --> 00:37:55,999 See if it'll split. 1500 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:56,239 See if it'll split. 1501 00:37:57,360 --> 00:37:57,999 There you go. 1502 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,359 There you go. 1503 00:37:59,440 --> 00:37:59,999 That was a good little surprise, wasn't it? That was a surprise. 1504 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,999 That was a good little surprise, wasn't it? That was a surprise. 1505 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:02,719 That was a good little surprise, wasn't it? That was a surprise. 1506 00:38:02,800 --> 00:38:03,999 It split good too, Ron. Yeah, mate. 1507 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:04,999 It split good too, Ron. Yeah, mate. 1508 00:38:06,640 --> 00:38:07,999 Hey, look. Nice. 1509 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:08,719 Hey, look. Nice. 1510 00:38:08,800 --> 00:38:09,999 Nice electric gem, green. Beautiful, isn't it? 1511 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,999 Nice electric gem, green. Beautiful, isn't it? 1512 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,119 Nice electric gem, green. Beautiful, isn't it? 1513 00:38:12,200 --> 00:38:13,999 That's what we found. What do you reckon, Ron? 1514 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,999 That's what we found. What do you reckon, Ron? 1515 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,079 That's what we found. What do you reckon, Ron? 1516 00:38:16,160 --> 00:38:17,999 How do you get two stones out of that? Cut it through the gut. 1517 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,839 How do you get two stones out of that? Cut it through the gut. 1518 00:38:29,120 --> 00:38:29,999 Told you. 1519 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,119 Told you. 1520 00:38:32,600 --> 00:38:33,999 That's the better stuff, Ron. Well, that's our king stone. 1521 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:35,799 That's the better stuff, Ron. Well, that's our king stone. 1522 00:38:35,880 --> 00:38:35,999 Nice red, isn't it? Yeah. 1523 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,999 Nice red, isn't it? Yeah. 1524 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:38,079 Nice red, isn't it? Yeah. 1525 00:38:39,280 --> 00:38:39,999 I got two of them, mate. 1526 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:40,959 I got two of them, mate. 1527 00:38:41,040 --> 00:38:41,999 That's another surprise that we got. 1528 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:42,799 That's another surprise that we got. 1529 00:38:42,880 --> 00:38:43,999 That is, isn't it? This one was very good, I thought. 1530 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:45,999 That is, isn't it? This one was very good, I thought. 1531 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:46,639 That is, isn't it? This one was very good, I thought. 1532 00:38:46,720 --> 00:38:47,999 Yes. There you go, mate. Cos that's earrings. 1533 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,999 Yes. There you go, mate. Cos that's earrings. 1534 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:50,079 Yes. There you go, mate. Cos that's earrings. 1535 00:38:50,160 --> 00:38:51,999 That's got a couple of nice lines in it. Right. Right. Right. 1536 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,399 That's got a couple of nice lines in it. Right. Right. Right. 1537 00:38:53,480 --> 00:38:53,999 So they're our king stones, really. 1538 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,479 So they're our king stones, really. 1539 00:38:57,080 --> 00:38:57,999 Their opal is boulder opal with rich greens and blues. 1540 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,999 Their opal is boulder opal with rich greens and blues. 1541 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,439 Their opal is boulder opal with rich greens and blues. 1542 00:39:01,520 --> 00:39:01,999 It's still in the rough, but they have two kilos 1543 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,999 It's still in the rough, but they have two kilos 1544 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:04,319 It's still in the rough, but they have two kilos 1545 00:39:04,400 --> 00:39:05,999 making its value approximately... 1546 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,399 making its value approximately... 1547 00:39:08,560 --> 00:39:09,999 Well done, mate. Well done, mate. 1548 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,279 Well done, mate. Well done, mate. 1549 00:39:12,480 --> 00:39:13,999 The boys have passed their season target 1550 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:15,199 The boys have passed their season target 1551 00:39:15,280 --> 00:39:15,999 with six weeks' mining still to go. 1552 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:17,799 with six weeks' mining still to go. 1553 00:39:19,600 --> 00:39:19,999 Good on you, Ron. No worries. It does feel good following Dad. 1554 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,999 Good on you, Ron. No worries. It does feel good following Dad. 1555 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:22,799 Good on you, Ron. No worries. It does feel good following Dad. 1556 00:39:22,880 --> 00:39:23,999 It's good to finish the job, you know. 1557 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,199 It's good to finish the job, you know. 1558 00:39:25,280 --> 00:39:25,999 It would have been good if he was here to show me. 1559 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:27,679 It would have been good if he was here to show me. 1560 00:39:27,760 --> 00:39:27,999 He would've said, "Don't dig there. Don't do this. That's rubbish. This is good." 1561 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,999 He would've said, "Don't dig there. Don't do this. That's rubbish. This is good." 1562 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,999 He would've said, "Don't dig there. Don't do this. That's rubbish. This is good." 1563 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:32,439 He would've said, "Don't dig there. Don't do this. That's rubbish. This is good." 1564 00:39:32,520 --> 00:39:33,999 But the year ain't over, so anything can happen. 1565 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:35,399 But the year ain't over, so anything can happen. 1566 00:39:47,880 --> 00:39:47,999 (GRUNTS) Here we go. Our moment of truth. We are very excited. 1567 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,999 (GRUNTS) Here we go. Our moment of truth. We are very excited. 1568 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,719 (GRUNTS) Here we go. Our moment of truth. We are very excited. 1569 00:39:51,800 --> 00:39:51,999 For The Young Guns, a disappointing season so far, 1570 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,999 For The Young Guns, a disappointing season so far, 1571 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,399 For The Young Guns, a disappointing season so far, 1572 00:39:55,480 --> 00:39:55,999 all rests on the results of 12 hours 1573 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,839 all rests on the results of 12 hours 1574 00:39:57,920 --> 00:39:57,999 washing their stones in a homemade tumbler. 1575 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:59,999 washing their stones in a homemade tumbler. 1576 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,759 washing their stones in a homemade tumbler. 1577 00:40:02,760 --> 00:40:03,999 (CHUCKLES) Look at this. Bloody hell. 1578 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:05,799 (CHUCKLES) Look at this. Bloody hell. 1579 00:40:05,880 --> 00:40:05,999 Holy moly. Here it comes. 1580 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,999 Holy moly. Here it comes. 1581 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:08,039 Holy moly. Here it comes. 1582 00:40:09,360 --> 00:40:09,999 Yeah, that'll do. 1583 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,359 Yeah, that'll do. 1584 00:40:14,880 --> 00:40:15,999 Woo-hoo-hoo! Look at those colours! 1585 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,999 Woo-hoo-hoo! Look at those colours! 1586 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,359 Woo-hoo-hoo! Look at those colours! 1587 00:40:21,360 --> 00:40:21,999 Look at that. Enormous. 1588 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,999 Look at that. Enormous. 1589 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,359 Look at that. Enormous. 1590 00:40:27,080 --> 00:40:27,999 That is beautiful, boys. 1591 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,079 That is beautiful, boys. 1592 00:40:31,160 --> 00:40:31,999 It's like a mountain of opal. Holy moly, a mountain of a day. 1593 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,999 It's like a mountain of opal. Holy moly, a mountain of a day. 1594 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,999 It's like a mountain of opal. Holy moly, a mountain of a day. 1595 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,079 It's like a mountain of opal. Holy moly, a mountain of a day. 1596 00:40:36,160 --> 00:40:37,999 That stone is probably two or three grand. 1597 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,639 That stone is probably two or three grand. 1598 00:40:39,720 --> 00:40:39,999 What the hell? 1599 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:41,999 What the hell? 1600 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,119 What the hell? 1601 00:40:42,200 --> 00:40:43,999 There's reds, greens, blues... 1602 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:44,079 There's reds, greens, blues... 1603 00:40:44,160 --> 00:40:45,999 Get this! Damn! Holy... 1604 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:46,839 Get this! Damn! Holy... 1605 00:40:46,920 --> 00:40:47,999 There's definitely thousands of dollars here. Like, right here. 1606 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,999 There's definitely thousands of dollars here. Like, right here. 1607 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:50,679 There's definitely thousands of dollars here. Like, right here. 1608 00:40:50,760 --> 00:40:51,999 Look at that! Look at that. That is ridiculous. 1609 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,999 Look at that! Look at that. That is ridiculous. 1610 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:54,319 Look at that! Look at that. That is ridiculous. 1611 00:40:54,400 --> 00:40:55,999 I don't know how much something like this would even go for. 1612 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,399 I don't know how much something like this would even go for. 1613 00:40:57,480 --> 00:40:57,999 This is just ridiculous. 1614 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,359 This is just ridiculous. 1615 00:40:59,440 --> 00:40:59,999 It'll make your dad jealous? For sure. 1616 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,559 It'll make your dad jealous? For sure. 1617 00:41:01,640 --> 00:41:01,999 Opal doesn't get nicer than that. Here we go. 1618 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,999 Opal doesn't get nicer than that. Here we go. 1619 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:04,439 Opal doesn't get nicer than that. Here we go. 1620 00:41:04,520 --> 00:41:05,999 Dad, what's going on? Hey, Jay. 1621 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,439 Dad, what's going on? Hey, Jay. 1622 00:41:07,520 --> 00:41:07,999 Hey, fellas. We got something pretty cool to show you. 1623 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,999 Hey, fellas. We got something pretty cool to show you. 1624 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:10,479 Hey, fellas. We got something pretty cool to show you. 1625 00:41:10,560 --> 00:41:11,999 Jaymin's dad, Graham, 1626 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:12,559 Jaymin's dad, Graham, 1627 00:41:12,640 --> 00:41:13,999 is one of White Cliffs' foremost opal valueist. 1628 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,999 is one of White Cliffs' foremost opal valueist. 1629 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:16,199 is one of White Cliffs' foremost opal valueist. 1630 00:41:16,280 --> 00:41:17,999 Yeah, we thought we'd better bring this one to the professional. 1631 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,439 Yeah, we thought we'd better bring this one to the professional. 1632 00:41:19,520 --> 00:41:19,999 Oh, wow. That's actually really good stuff now. 1633 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,999 Oh, wow. That's actually really good stuff now. 1634 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:22,559 Oh, wow. That's actually really good stuff now. 1635 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,999 Oh, that is actually gem, that one. 1636 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:26,039 Oh, that is actually gem, that one. 1637 00:41:26,120 --> 00:41:27,999 That's the best stuff there, for sure. 1638 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:28,199 That's the best stuff there, for sure. 1639 00:41:28,280 --> 00:41:29,999 Yeah, look at this. So beautiful. 1640 00:41:30,080 --> 00:41:31,999 That is really beautiful White Cliffs crystal, that. Gem. 1641 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,839 That is really beautiful White Cliffs crystal, that. Gem. 1642 00:41:33,920 --> 00:41:33,999 The Young Guns' find is crystal opal. 1643 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,999 The Young Guns' find is crystal opal. 1644 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,919 The Young Guns' find is crystal opal. 1645 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:39,639 At a centimetre thick, 1646 00:41:39,720 --> 00:41:39,999 it is highly desirable for high-end jewellery. 1647 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:41,999 it is highly desirable for high-end jewellery. 1648 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,599 it is highly desirable for high-end jewellery. 1649 00:41:43,680 --> 00:41:43,999 It has clear blues and greens. It's in the rough 1650 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,999 It has clear blues and greens. It's in the rough 1651 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,639 It has clear blues and greens. It's in the rough 1652 00:41:46,720 --> 00:41:47,999 and, once cut, they will have 30 grams. 1653 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,599 and, once cut, they will have 30 grams. 1654 00:41:51,160 --> 00:41:51,999 When I look around, just looking at the quantities that you've got... 1655 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,999 When I look around, just looking at the quantities that you've got... 1656 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,039 When I look around, just looking at the quantities that you've got... 1657 00:41:56,280 --> 00:41:57,999 ..I think, just as a bit of a rough ballpark, 1658 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:59,999 ..I think, just as a bit of a rough ballpark, 1659 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,079 ..I think, just as a bit of a rough ballpark, 1660 00:42:00,160 --> 00:42:01,999 you're probably looking at least... 1661 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:02,159 you're probably looking at least... 1662 00:42:06,200 --> 00:42:07,999 ..$20,000. Whoa! 1663 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:08,559 ..$20,000. Whoa! 1664 00:42:08,640 --> 00:42:09,999 Oh, gee! Well done. 1665 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,999 Oh, gee! Well done. 1666 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,639 Oh, gee! Well done. 1667 00:42:12,720 --> 00:42:13,999 That is so cool. That's so cool. That is unbelievable. 1668 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,999 That is so cool. That's so cool. That is unbelievable. 1669 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:16,399 That is so cool. That's so cool. That is unbelievable. 1670 00:42:16,480 --> 00:42:17,999 You guys will start to make a bit of a go of it now. 1671 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,879 You guys will start to make a bit of a go of it now. 1672 00:42:18,960 --> 00:42:19,999 Doing well lately. Absolutely. You must be feeling relieved. 1673 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,999 Doing well lately. Absolutely. You must be feeling relieved. 1674 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:22,999 Doing well lately. Absolutely. You must be feeling relieved. 1675 00:42:23,080 --> 00:42:23,999 Twenty thou! Well done, proud of you guys. 1676 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,239 Twenty thou! Well done, proud of you guys. 1677 00:42:25,320 --> 00:42:25,999 That's massive. What do you reckon? We're real opal miners now? 1678 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,999 That's massive. What do you reckon? We're real opal miners now? 1679 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,239 That's massive. What do you reckon? We're real opal miners now? 1680 00:42:30,760 --> 00:42:31,999 You still got a bit to go now. (LAUGHTER) 1681 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,679 You still got a bit to go now. (LAUGHTER) 1682 00:42:33,760 --> 00:42:33,999 There's still a few things, you know, to learn. Yeah, yeah. 1683 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,999 There's still a few things, you know, to learn. Yeah, yeah. 1684 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,239 There's still a few things, you know, to learn. Yeah, yeah. 1685 00:42:37,320 --> 00:42:37,999 So, boys, are you sticking around for the rest of the season? 1686 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,999 So, boys, are you sticking around for the rest of the season? 1687 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:40,199 So, boys, are you sticking around for the rest of the season? 1688 00:42:40,280 --> 00:42:41,999 Oh, yes. Bloody oath. The big one's coming, boys. 1689 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,559 Oh, yes. Bloody oath. The big one's coming, boys. 1690 00:42:43,640 --> 00:42:43,999 This is just one of the smaller ones. 1691 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:45,679 This is just one of the smaller ones. 1692 00:42:45,760 --> 00:42:45,999 The little fish today. The million dollars might be next week. Phew! 1693 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:47,999 The little fish today. The million dollars might be next week. Phew! 1694 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,599 The little fish today. The million dollars might be next week. Phew! 1695 00:42:50,600 --> 00:42:51,999 Woo! Oh, yeah! 1696 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,079 Woo! Oh, yeah! 1697 00:42:54,400 --> 00:42:55,999 With this haul valued at $20,000, 1698 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:57,999 With this haul valued at $20,000, 1699 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:58,039 With this haul valued at $20,000, 1700 00:42:58,120 --> 00:42:59,999 their total is now over $37,000. 1701 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,999 their total is now over $37,000. 1702 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:03,999 their total is now over $37,000. 1703 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:04,479 their total is now over $37,000. 1704 00:43:04,560 --> 00:43:05,999 $20,000! Cheers, boys. Yeah! 1705 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,999 $20,000! Cheers, boys. Yeah! 1706 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,799 $20,000! Cheers, boys. Yeah! 1707 00:43:09,880 --> 00:43:09,999 (LAUGHTER) 1708 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,559 (LAUGHTER) 1709 00:43:11,640 --> 00:43:11,999 We did it, boys. 1710 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,319 We did it, boys. 1711 00:43:16,280 --> 00:43:17,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1712 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,279 subtitles by Deluxe 1713 00:43:19,305 --> 00:44:19,319 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm