"Outback Opal Hunters" Episode #4.7

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:02,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 3 00:00:04,440 --> 00:00:05,999 We've got no time at all. 4 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,439 We've got no time at all. 5 00:00:06,520 --> 00:00:07,999 The Young Guns battle a severe storm in a race to save their season. 6 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,999 The Young Guns battle a severe storm in a race to save their season. 7 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:10,439 The Young Guns battle a severe storm in a race to save their season. 8 00:00:10,520 --> 00:00:11,999 JAYMIN: We've got to just keep moving this dirt into place. 9 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,399 JAYMIN: We've got to just keep moving this dirt into place. 10 00:00:13,480 --> 00:00:13,999 If this floods, we're in serious trouble. 11 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:15,999 If this floods, we're in serious trouble. 12 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:16,919 If this floods, we're in serious trouble. 13 00:00:17,000 --> 00:00:17,999 GAVAN: Digging out my floor would be a massive job. 14 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,399 GAVAN: Digging out my floor would be a massive job. 15 00:00:19,480 --> 00:00:19,999 I think I've got to get a drill rig and see what's down there. 16 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,999 I think I've got to get a drill rig and see what's down there. 17 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,119 I think I've got to get a drill rig and see what's down there. 18 00:00:23,200 --> 00:00:23,999 The McFarlanes hunt for opal in the floor. 19 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,679 The McFarlanes hunt for opal in the floor. 20 00:00:25,760 --> 00:00:25,999 Oh, look at that. Let there be colour in there, please. 21 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,999 Oh, look at that. Let there be colour in there, please. 22 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:28,359 Oh, look at that. Let there be colour in there, please. 23 00:00:28,440 --> 00:00:29,999 As they struggle to put a roof over their heads. 24 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,679 As they struggle to put a roof over their heads. 25 00:00:30,760 --> 00:00:31,999 This stuff just brings down dust and dirt. 26 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,359 This stuff just brings down dust and dirt. 27 00:00:35,080 --> 00:00:35,999 I can certainly say my confidence is not growing. 28 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,399 I can certainly say my confidence is not growing. 29 00:00:37,480 --> 00:00:37,999 That won't cut it. That's too high. That's gone. 30 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,999 That won't cut it. That's too high. That's gone. 31 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:40,439 That won't cut it. That's too high. That's gone. 32 00:00:40,520 --> 00:00:41,999 A new team hits the opal fields. 33 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,679 A new team hits the opal fields. 34 00:00:42,760 --> 00:00:43,999 I'm (BLEEP) off already. 35 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:44,759 I'm (BLEEP) off already. 36 00:00:44,840 --> 00:00:45,999 I want to get on top of the bills. 37 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:46,479 I want to get on top of the bills. 38 00:00:46,560 --> 00:00:47,999 I want to be able to provide for the kids. 39 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,439 I want to be able to provide for the kids. 40 00:00:48,520 --> 00:00:49,999 Big debts force the Cheals to take big risks. 41 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,759 Big debts force the Cheals to take big risks. 42 00:00:57,680 --> 00:00:57,999 # Money 43 00:00:58,000 --> 00:00:59,679 # Money 44 00:01:01,400 --> 00:01:01,999 # And fancy clothes # 45 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:03,999 # And fancy clothes # 46 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:04,919 # And fancy clothes # 47 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:12,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 48 00:01:16,400 --> 00:01:17,999 This is one of the old entrances to the out mines. 49 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,079 This is one of the old entrances to the out mines. 50 00:01:19,160 --> 00:01:19,999 So this goes directly under where we are now and look at that, 51 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,999 So this goes directly under where we are now and look at that, 52 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:22,039 So this goes directly under where we are now and look at that, 53 00:01:22,120 --> 00:01:23,959 we've got water (BLEEP) down the shaft. 54 00:01:24,040 --> 00:01:25,679 It's all starting to sink in. 55 00:01:27,840 --> 00:01:27,999 So we got to really quickly build a barrier 56 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,999 So we got to really quickly build a barrier 57 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,119 So we got to really quickly build a barrier 58 00:01:30,200 --> 00:01:31,999 just to stop all this water flowing down. 59 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:32,319 just to stop all this water flowing down. 60 00:01:34,040 --> 00:01:35,519 We've got no time at all. 61 00:01:35,600 --> 00:01:35,999 We've got to just keep moving this dirt into place, 62 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,759 We've got to just keep moving this dirt into place, 63 00:01:37,840 --> 00:01:37,999 and stop the mine from flooding. If this floods, serious trouble. 64 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,999 and stop the mine from flooding. If this floods, serious trouble. 65 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,959 and stop the mine from flooding. If this floods, serious trouble. 66 00:01:42,040 --> 00:01:43,999 I can't even touch the bottom there. 67 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:44,039 I can't even touch the bottom there. 68 00:01:44,120 --> 00:01:45,999 If the mine gets flooded, I mean, really, 69 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:46,119 If the mine gets flooded, I mean, really, 70 00:01:46,200 --> 00:01:47,839 we're not going to be able to mine it. 71 00:01:47,920 --> 00:01:47,999 Not with all the electrics and stuff. 72 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,999 Not with all the electrics and stuff. 73 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:50,159 Not with all the electrics and stuff. 74 00:01:50,240 --> 00:01:51,999 It's too dangerous to work down there with electricity, obviously. 75 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,759 It's too dangerous to work down there with electricity, obviously. 76 00:01:53,840 --> 00:01:53,999 We're starting to flood. 77 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,839 We're starting to flood. 78 00:01:56,880 --> 00:01:57,999 In remote White Cliffs, New South Wales, 79 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,519 In remote White Cliffs, New South Wales, 80 00:01:59,600 --> 00:01:59,999 a sudden summer storm is causing havoc for the Young Guns. 81 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,999 a sudden summer storm is causing havoc for the Young Guns. 82 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,519 a sudden summer storm is causing havoc for the Young Guns. 83 00:02:05,160 --> 00:02:05,999 As outback temperatures rise, 84 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,319 As outback temperatures rise, 85 00:02:07,400 --> 00:02:07,999 humidity can also build, causing violent torrential downpours, 86 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,999 humidity can also build, causing violent torrential downpours, 87 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,879 humidity can also build, causing violent torrential downpours, 88 00:02:11,960 --> 00:02:11,999 dumping hundreds of millimetres of rain in just a few hours. 89 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,999 dumping hundreds of millimetres of rain in just a few hours. 90 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,999 dumping hundreds of millimetres of rain in just a few hours. 91 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:16,279 dumping hundreds of millimetres of rain in just a few hours. 92 00:02:16,360 --> 00:02:17,999 This may seem like half an hour, 93 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,519 This may seem like half an hour, 94 00:02:18,600 --> 00:02:19,999 but we've had so much rain, 95 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:20,079 but we've had so much rain, 96 00:02:20,160 --> 00:02:21,999 more than we've seen in the last three years. 97 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:22,039 more than we've seen in the last three years. 98 00:02:26,600 --> 00:02:27,999 Jaymin can get a big barrier at the top of that decline. 99 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,919 Jaymin can get a big barrier at the top of that decline. 100 00:02:31,000 --> 00:02:31,999 Now we just dug a little trench here, we've made a little barrier, 101 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,999 Now we just dug a little trench here, we've made a little barrier, 102 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:34,199 Now we just dug a little trench here, we've made a little barrier, 103 00:02:34,280 --> 00:02:35,999 so hopefully, no more water gets in. 104 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,999 so hopefully, no more water gets in. 105 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,119 so hopefully, no more water gets in. 106 00:02:38,200 --> 00:02:39,999 All right, we really just need to get out of the rain now 107 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:40,559 All right, we really just need to get out of the rain now 108 00:02:40,640 --> 00:02:41,999 and just hope for the best. 109 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:42,159 and just hope for the best. 110 00:02:42,240 --> 00:02:43,999 We've done pretty much everything we can 111 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:44,239 We've done pretty much everything we can 112 00:02:44,320 --> 00:02:45,999 to make sure the mine doesn't flood too much. 113 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:46,479 to make sure the mine doesn't flood too much. 114 00:02:52,360 --> 00:02:53,999 In their first season, 115 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:54,399 In their first season, 116 00:02:54,480 --> 00:02:55,999 it's a massive setback for the rookies from the coast. 117 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,279 it's a massive setback for the rookies from the coast. 118 00:02:57,360 --> 00:02:57,999 Still over $22,000 short of their season target. 119 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,999 Still over $22,000 short of their season target. 120 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,319 Still over $22,000 short of their season target. 121 00:03:01,400 --> 00:03:01,999 If this goes for much longer, 122 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:02,919 If this goes for much longer, 123 00:03:03,000 --> 00:03:03,999 if this goes for like another hour or two, 124 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:04,759 if this goes for like another hour or two, 125 00:03:04,840 --> 00:03:05,999 you know, our mine would almost certainly get flooded. 126 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,559 you know, our mine would almost certainly get flooded. 127 00:03:07,640 --> 00:03:07,999 That's going to suck if that does happen, 128 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,999 That's going to suck if that does happen, 129 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:10,279 That's going to suck if that does happen, 130 00:03:10,360 --> 00:03:11,999 and we have to shut it down early. 131 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,359 and we have to shut it down early. 132 00:03:12,440 --> 00:03:13,999 You know, that's going to really be a bummer. 133 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:14,559 You know, that's going to really be a bummer. 134 00:03:25,480 --> 00:03:25,999 Just 500 kilometres away, 135 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,679 Just 500 kilometres away, 136 00:03:27,760 --> 00:03:27,999 the landscape is very different. 137 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:29,879 the landscape is very different. 138 00:03:29,960 --> 00:03:29,999 Bloody dry. Dry. Right. 139 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,999 Bloody dry. Dry. Right. 140 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:32,879 Bloody dry. Dry. Right. 141 00:03:32,960 --> 00:03:33,999 Heading to Lightning Ridge, 142 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:34,919 Heading to Lightning Ridge, 143 00:03:35,000 --> 00:03:35,999 former miner Chris Cheal and 18-year-old son Oscar 144 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,999 former miner Chris Cheal and 18-year-old son Oscar 145 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:38,079 former miner Chris Cheal and 18-year-old son Oscar 146 00:03:38,160 --> 00:03:39,999 are entering a region that's been ravaged by a three-year drought. 147 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:41,999 are entering a region that's been ravaged by a three-year drought. 148 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:42,039 are entering a region that's been ravaged by a three-year drought. 149 00:03:42,120 --> 00:03:43,919 It's probably gonna be a bit stressful, 150 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:45,559 but I just hope it's not too hot. 151 00:03:45,640 --> 00:03:45,999 Yeah. 152 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,639 Yeah. 153 00:03:47,720 --> 00:03:47,999 Chris is returning to opal mining 154 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,719 Chris is returning to opal mining 155 00:03:49,800 --> 00:03:49,999 after the worst drought in a decade destroyed his trucking business. 156 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:51,999 after the worst drought in a decade destroyed his trucking business. 157 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:53,719 after the worst drought in a decade destroyed his trucking business. 158 00:03:53,800 --> 00:03:53,999 Had a road train, and I'd cart grain with that. 159 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,999 Had a road train, and I'd cart grain with that. 160 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:56,719 Had a road train, and I'd cart grain with that. 161 00:03:56,800 --> 00:03:57,999 Obviously with no rain in the last three years, 162 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,399 Obviously with no rain in the last three years, 163 00:03:59,480 --> 00:03:59,999 I think the last harvest I did was 2016. 164 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,959 I think the last harvest I did was 2016. 165 00:04:04,040 --> 00:04:05,999 The drought has just gone on and on. 166 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,719 The drought has just gone on and on. 167 00:04:06,800 --> 00:04:07,999 As you can see from the landscape, it's as dry as (BLEEP). 168 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,519 As you can see from the landscape, it's as dry as (BLEEP). 169 00:04:11,000 --> 00:04:11,999 I've just had to park the truck up and source work elsewhere. 170 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,999 I've just had to park the truck up and source work elsewhere. 171 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,519 I've just had to park the truck up and source work elsewhere. 172 00:04:15,600 --> 00:04:15,999 I just graduated high school a few days ago. 173 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,999 I just graduated high school a few days ago. 174 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,359 I just graduated high school a few days ago. 175 00:04:18,440 --> 00:04:19,999 I finished my last exam. 176 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:20,639 I finished my last exam. 177 00:04:20,720 --> 00:04:21,999 Dad managed to get us down to Sydney for school. 178 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,719 Dad managed to get us down to Sydney for school. 179 00:04:23,800 --> 00:04:23,999 He worked his (BLEEP) off seven days a week, every week. 180 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,999 He worked his (BLEEP) off seven days a week, every week. 181 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:26,559 He worked his (BLEEP) off seven days a week, every week. 182 00:04:26,640 --> 00:04:27,999 And yeah, I'm just so grateful for that. 183 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,599 And yeah, I'm just so grateful for that. 184 00:04:29,680 --> 00:04:29,999 I'm really looking to give back 185 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,559 I'm really looking to give back 186 00:04:31,640 --> 00:04:31,999 now that I'm kind of moving into the workforce. 187 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:33,999 now that I'm kind of moving into the workforce. 188 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:34,119 now that I'm kind of moving into the workforce. 189 00:04:35,520 --> 00:04:35,999 The Cheals are back in Lightning Ridge, 190 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,959 The Cheals are back in Lightning Ridge, 191 00:04:38,040 --> 00:04:39,999 hunting legendary black opal worth up to $43,000 a gram. 192 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,999 hunting legendary black opal worth up to $43,000 a gram. 193 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,479 hunting legendary black opal worth up to $43,000 a gram. 194 00:04:43,560 --> 00:04:43,999 Lightning Ridge produces the best opal in the world. 195 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,999 Lightning Ridge produces the best opal in the world. 196 00:04:46,080 --> 00:04:47,999 And when you're mining, 197 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,159 And when you're mining, 198 00:04:48,240 --> 00:04:49,999 you've got a chance to change your life just in one day. 199 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:51,519 you've got a chance to change your life just in one day. 200 00:04:51,600 --> 00:04:51,999 You can get yourself ten years in front financially, 201 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,999 You can get yourself ten years in front financially, 202 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:54,039 You can get yourself ten years in front financially, 203 00:04:54,120 --> 00:04:55,999 and there's not many places in the world you can go and do that. 204 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,559 and there's not many places in the world you can go and do that. 205 00:04:58,880 --> 00:04:59,999 I'm back here to try and find some decent money 206 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,999 I'm back here to try and find some decent money 207 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:02,079 I'm back here to try and find some decent money 208 00:05:02,160 --> 00:05:03,879 cos I want to get on top of the bills. 209 00:05:03,960 --> 00:05:03,999 I want to be able to provide for the kids. 210 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,959 I want to be able to provide for the kids. 211 00:05:06,040 --> 00:05:07,999 I'm just trying to give my kids the opportunities that I never had. 212 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,239 I'm just trying to give my kids the opportunities that I never had. 213 00:05:12,440 --> 00:05:13,999 But only weeks are left 214 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:14,759 But only weeks are left 215 00:05:14,840 --> 00:05:15,999 until 50 degree temperatures make it too hot to mine. 216 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,999 until 50 degree temperatures make it too hot to mine. 217 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,439 until 50 degree temperatures make it too hot to mine. 218 00:05:18,520 --> 00:05:19,999 We've got a very small window to put a hole down, 219 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:21,999 We've got a very small window to put a hole down, 220 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:22,039 We've got a very small window to put a hole down, 221 00:05:22,120 --> 00:05:23,999 get the gear set up, and get as much dirt out as we can. 222 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,919 get the gear set up, and get as much dirt out as we can. 223 00:05:26,400 --> 00:05:27,999 If we could find ten grand, it'll cover the cost for this time 224 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:29,319 If we could find ten grand, it'll cover the cost for this time 225 00:05:29,400 --> 00:05:29,999 and we'll have a bit in the kitty to come back. 226 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,599 and we'll have a bit in the kitty to come back. 227 00:05:36,640 --> 00:05:37,999 Old mining mate Scott McMillan has a claim 228 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,319 Old mining mate Scott McMillan has a claim 229 00:05:39,400 --> 00:05:39,999 he's willing to subcontract to Chris. 230 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,719 he's willing to subcontract to Chris. 231 00:05:42,800 --> 00:05:43,999 Hey. Hey, Chealsy, this is my claim, this one here. 232 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:45,319 Hey. Hey, Chealsy, this is my claim, this one here. 233 00:05:45,400 --> 00:05:45,999 Yep. So that's a boundary? Yep. This is your claim. 234 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,999 Yep. So that's a boundary? Yep. This is your claim. 235 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,319 Yep. So that's a boundary? Yep. This is your claim. 236 00:05:48,400 --> 00:05:49,999 And it goes 50 - 50 by 50 metres that way. Yep. 237 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,999 And it goes 50 - 50 by 50 metres that way. Yep. 238 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:52,039 And it goes 50 - 50 by 50 metres that way. Yep. 239 00:05:54,200 --> 00:05:55,999 Scott offered this claim to work. 240 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:56,319 Scott offered this claim to work. 241 00:05:56,400 --> 00:05:57,999 He's done some work in here about 12 years ago. 242 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:58,759 He's done some work in here about 12 years ago. 243 00:05:58,840 --> 00:05:59,999 The holes have been filled back in. 244 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,799 The holes have been filled back in. 245 00:06:00,880 --> 00:06:01,999 And, you know, you got a bit of money here. 246 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,119 And, you know, you got a bit of money here. 247 00:06:03,200 --> 00:06:03,999 Before he takes on the claim, 248 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,319 Before he takes on the claim, 249 00:06:05,400 --> 00:06:05,999 Chris wants proof the ground has the potential to produce opal. 250 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,999 Chris wants proof the ground has the potential to produce opal. 251 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,199 Chris wants proof the ground has the potential to produce opal. 252 00:06:09,280 --> 00:06:09,999 Can we have a look down? Yeah, sure. 253 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,399 Can we have a look down? Yeah, sure. 254 00:06:11,480 --> 00:06:11,999 All right. Let's do it. We'll suit up. 255 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,879 All right. Let's do it. We'll suit up. 256 00:06:13,960 --> 00:06:13,999 We just want to go down, have a little scratch. 257 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:15,999 We just want to go down, have a little scratch. 258 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:16,959 We just want to go down, have a little scratch. 259 00:06:17,040 --> 00:06:17,999 This is Scott's claim, 260 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:18,439 This is Scott's claim, 261 00:06:18,520 --> 00:06:19,999 but it'll give us a good idea of what we can expect. 262 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:20,519 but it'll give us a good idea of what we can expect. 263 00:06:21,600 --> 00:06:21,999 For Oscar, the opportunity to mine again 264 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,999 For Oscar, the opportunity to mine again 265 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,119 For Oscar, the opportunity to mine again 266 00:06:24,200 --> 00:06:25,999 with his dad is a long-held dream. 267 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:26,399 with his dad is a long-held dream. 268 00:06:26,480 --> 00:06:27,999 OSCAR: Pretty much my whole life, I've been into opal mining. 269 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:29,359 OSCAR: Pretty much my whole life, I've been into opal mining. 270 00:06:29,440 --> 00:06:29,999 It's a passion of Dad's. 271 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,679 It's a passion of Dad's. 272 00:06:31,760 --> 00:06:31,999 As a young kid, I'd love to come out, hanging off him, 273 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,999 As a young kid, I'd love to come out, hanging off him, 274 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:34,799 As a young kid, I'd love to come out, hanging off him, 275 00:06:34,880 --> 00:06:35,999 and jump on the digger and all sorts of stuff. 276 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,519 and jump on the digger and all sorts of stuff. 277 00:06:37,600 --> 00:06:37,999 That's all right, Scott. Look. Broken one, eh? 278 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,999 That's all right, Scott. Look. Broken one, eh? 279 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:40,519 That's all right, Scott. Look. Broken one, eh? 280 00:06:41,800 --> 00:06:41,999 Is the other half in there somewhere? I don't know. 281 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,999 Is the other half in there somewhere? I don't know. 282 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:44,959 Is the other half in there somewhere? I don't know. 283 00:06:45,040 --> 00:06:45,999 There you go. Yeah, that's the other half. 284 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,119 There you go. Yeah, that's the other half. 285 00:06:49,040 --> 00:06:49,999 Nice blue bar in it. 286 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:51,039 Nice blue bar in it. 287 00:06:51,120 --> 00:06:51,999 Well, that's convinced me. Yeah, and I'm happy with that. 288 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,999 Well, that's convinced me. Yeah, and I'm happy with that. 289 00:06:54,080 --> 00:06:55,879 In with a chance. If you're happy with it, 290 00:06:55,960 --> 00:06:55,999 we can strike a deal, Scott? 291 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,559 we can strike a deal, Scott? 292 00:06:57,640 --> 00:06:57,999 The going rate's usually 30:70. Yeah. 293 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,999 The going rate's usually 30:70. Yeah. 294 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:00,279 The going rate's usually 30:70. Yeah. 295 00:07:00,360 --> 00:07:01,999 I'm pretty happy with that if you guys are. 296 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:02,559 I'm pretty happy with that if you guys are. 297 00:07:03,600 --> 00:07:03,999 Yeah, right. That will work. You get 30, we get 70. 298 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,999 Yeah, right. That will work. You get 30, we get 70. 299 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,319 Yeah, right. That will work. You get 30, we get 70. 300 00:07:07,400 --> 00:07:07,999 Hopefully we can make you some money. 301 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,599 Hopefully we can make you some money. 302 00:07:09,680 --> 00:07:09,999 Yeah. Cos if you're making money, we're making money. 303 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,999 Yeah. Cos if you're making money, we're making money. 304 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,319 Yeah. Cos if you're making money, we're making money. 305 00:07:18,640 --> 00:07:19,999 Where we're digging is supposed to be good opal ground. 306 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:21,759 Where we're digging is supposed to be good opal ground. 307 00:07:21,840 --> 00:07:21,999 We've been up there digging now for quite a few months, 308 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,999 We've been up there digging now for quite a few months, 309 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,719 We've been up there digging now for quite a few months, 310 00:07:24,800 --> 00:07:25,999 and all we've got out is a few grams, 311 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,759 and all we've got out is a few grams, 312 00:07:27,840 --> 00:07:27,999 so we don't want to push our luck. 313 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,999 so we don't want to push our luck. 314 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,399 so we don't want to push our luck. 315 00:07:30,480 --> 00:07:31,999 It's dangerous ground. We have had collapses around us, 316 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,999 It's dangerous ground. We have had collapses around us, 317 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:34,039 It's dangerous ground. We have had collapses around us, 318 00:07:34,120 --> 00:07:35,999 but we've just got to get some opal, you know. 319 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,319 but we've just got to get some opal, you know. 320 00:07:36,400 --> 00:07:37,999 Otherwise the family's going to suffer. 321 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:38,639 Otherwise the family's going to suffer. 322 00:07:38,720 --> 00:07:39,999 That's the end of the story. The family suffers. 323 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,039 That's the end of the story. The family suffers. 324 00:07:43,160 --> 00:07:43,999 So maybe we can buy you a car. Yeah. 325 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,319 So maybe we can buy you a car. Yeah. 326 00:07:45,400 --> 00:07:45,999 Seven years ago, Gavan McFarlane, 327 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,799 Seven years ago, Gavan McFarlane, 328 00:07:47,880 --> 00:07:47,999 wife Connie and 16-year-old daughter Teagan 329 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,999 wife Connie and 16-year-old daughter Teagan 330 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:50,959 wife Connie and 16-year-old daughter Teagan 331 00:07:51,040 --> 00:07:51,999 moved to Lightning Ridge from the coast to escape the rat race. 332 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,999 moved to Lightning Ridge from the coast to escape the rat race. 333 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,879 moved to Lightning Ridge from the coast to escape the rat race. 334 00:07:54,960 --> 00:07:55,999 Before opal mining, I was a computer engineer. 335 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,759 Before opal mining, I was a computer engineer. 336 00:07:57,840 --> 00:07:57,999 Sometimes I'd work seven days straight 337 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,879 Sometimes I'd work seven days straight 338 00:07:59,960 --> 00:07:59,999 or I'd be out seven, eight, nine o'clock at night, 339 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,999 or I'd be out seven, eight, nine o'clock at night, 340 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:02,039 or I'd be out seven, eight, nine o'clock at night, 341 00:08:02,120 --> 00:08:03,639 still working, you know. 342 00:08:03,720 --> 00:08:03,999 But there was something missing. 343 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,719 But there was something missing. 344 00:08:05,800 --> 00:08:05,999 I think the treasure hunter in me was ignited. 345 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,999 I think the treasure hunter in me was ignited. 346 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,439 I think the treasure hunter in me was ignited. 347 00:08:09,520 --> 00:08:09,999 You can go to work, $10 in your wallet 348 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:11,999 You can go to work, $10 in your wallet 349 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,679 You can go to work, $10 in your wallet 350 00:08:13,760 --> 00:08:13,999 and go home a millionaire. 351 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,999 and go home a millionaire. 352 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:16,199 and go home a millionaire. 353 00:08:16,280 --> 00:08:17,999 Everybody wants to be a millionaire. 354 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,639 Everybody wants to be a millionaire. 355 00:08:20,560 --> 00:08:21,999 Hunting legendary black opal, 356 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:22,719 Hunting legendary black opal, 357 00:08:22,800 --> 00:08:23,999 the McFarlanes are struggling, 358 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,799 the McFarlanes are struggling, 359 00:08:24,880 --> 00:08:25,999 with the family home in desperate need of repair. 360 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,839 with the family home in desperate need of repair. 361 00:08:27,920 --> 00:08:27,999 In there is my parents room, so I can see in, 362 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,999 In there is my parents room, so I can see in, 363 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:30,839 In there is my parents room, so I can see in, 364 00:08:30,920 --> 00:08:31,999 and then there actually is a window there, 365 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:33,999 and then there actually is a window there, 366 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:34,359 and then there actually is a window there, 367 00:08:34,440 --> 00:08:35,999 but it's kind of fallen through a little bit. 368 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,239 but it's kind of fallen through a little bit. 369 00:08:37,320 --> 00:08:37,999 And then that wall is just, by the heat and everything, 370 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,559 And then that wall is just, by the heat and everything, 371 00:08:39,640 --> 00:08:39,999 is just getting deformed. 372 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,119 is just getting deformed. 373 00:08:42,280 --> 00:08:43,999 Australia has experienced its hottest decade on record. 374 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,999 Australia has experienced its hottest decade on record. 375 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:46,199 Australia has experienced its hottest decade on record. 376 00:08:46,280 --> 00:08:47,999 For opal miners, the conditions are the toughest they've ever been. 377 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,999 For opal miners, the conditions are the toughest they've ever been. 378 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:50,079 For opal miners, the conditions are the toughest they've ever been. 379 00:08:50,160 --> 00:08:51,959 CONNIE: We have extreme weather here. 380 00:08:52,040 --> 00:08:53,999 At the moment, it's 45 degrees I heard, today. 381 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,279 At the moment, it's 45 degrees I heard, today. 382 00:08:54,360 --> 00:08:55,999 Tried to put the air conditioner on the other day, 383 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:56,959 Tried to put the air conditioner on the other day, 384 00:08:57,040 --> 00:08:57,999 and the load was too heavy for the solars, and it just stopped. 385 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:59,999 and the load was too heavy for the solars, and it just stopped. 386 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:00,799 and the load was too heavy for the solars, and it just stopped. 387 00:09:00,880 --> 00:09:01,999 And in the dead of this heat, it is killing me. 388 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,999 And in the dead of this heat, it is killing me. 389 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:04,919 And in the dead of this heat, it is killing me. 390 00:09:05,000 --> 00:09:05,999 Even if we had air conditioning or a fan or whatever else, 391 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,999 Even if we had air conditioning or a fan or whatever else, 392 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:08,679 Even if we had air conditioning or a fan or whatever else, 393 00:09:08,760 --> 00:09:09,999 because the ceiling is in the condition that it is, 394 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,999 because the ceiling is in the condition that it is, 395 00:09:12,080 --> 00:09:13,999 and it doesn't quite meet the walls in places, 396 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:14,839 and it doesn't quite meet the walls in places, 397 00:09:14,920 --> 00:09:15,999 any cool air we do have 398 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:16,919 any cool air we do have 399 00:09:17,000 --> 00:09:17,999 escapes faster than is practical to keep us cool. 400 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,999 escapes faster than is practical to keep us cool. 401 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:20,079 escapes faster than is practical to keep us cool. 402 00:09:20,160 --> 00:09:21,999 This season, Gavan has found little more than $2,000. 403 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,999 This season, Gavan has found little more than $2,000. 404 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,679 This season, Gavan has found little more than $2,000. 405 00:09:24,760 --> 00:09:25,999 So it's time for some new tactics. 406 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,239 So it's time for some new tactics. 407 00:09:27,320 --> 00:09:27,999 Mines around me, they've got millions of dollars out of here, 408 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,999 Mines around me, they've got millions of dollars out of here, 409 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,439 Mines around me, they've got millions of dollars out of here, 410 00:09:30,520 --> 00:09:31,999 and they are now condemned mines. 411 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,239 and they are now condemned mines. 412 00:09:33,320 --> 00:09:33,999 And they all were digging deeper. 413 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,439 And they all were digging deeper. 414 00:09:36,560 --> 00:09:37,999 So where we're at, where we're digging at the moment, 415 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,679 So where we're at, where we're digging at the moment, 416 00:09:39,760 --> 00:09:39,999 we have a hard roof, but we have a really soft base. 417 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,999 we have a hard roof, but we have a really soft base. 418 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,199 we have a hard roof, but we have a really soft base. 419 00:09:43,280 --> 00:09:43,999 I'm looking for a hard sandstone base... 420 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,999 I'm looking for a hard sandstone base... 421 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:46,679 I'm looking for a hard sandstone base... 422 00:09:47,800 --> 00:09:47,999 ..below me, where the opal has got an opportunity to form. 423 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,999 ..below me, where the opal has got an opportunity to form. 424 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,639 ..below me, where the opal has got an opportunity to form. 425 00:09:51,720 --> 00:09:51,999 Gavan's plan is simple. 426 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,999 Gavan's plan is simple. 427 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,159 Gavan's plan is simple. 428 00:09:54,240 --> 00:09:55,999 Explore a nearby mine to see 429 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:56,319 Explore a nearby mine to see 430 00:09:56,400 --> 00:09:57,999 what depth the previous miners found opal, 431 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:58,959 what depth the previous miners found opal, 432 00:09:59,040 --> 00:09:59,999 then dig to the same depth in his mine. 433 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,719 then dig to the same depth in his mine. 434 00:10:01,800 --> 00:10:01,999 Offsider Tim Bryant will measure from above. 435 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,999 Offsider Tim Bryant will measure from above. 436 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:04,279 Offsider Tim Bryant will measure from above. 437 00:10:04,360 --> 00:10:05,999 All right, mate, I'll go down. I'll give you an "oi" 438 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,399 All right, mate, I'll go down. I'll give you an "oi" 439 00:10:07,480 --> 00:10:07,999 when it's right for you 440 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:08,879 when it's right for you 441 00:10:08,960 --> 00:10:09,999 to come down for the first measurement. OK? 442 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:10,759 to come down for the first measurement. OK? 443 00:10:10,840 --> 00:10:11,999 Yeah, no worries. You be careful. I'll be careful. 444 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,239 Yeah, no worries. You be careful. I'll be careful. 445 00:10:13,320 --> 00:10:13,999 There is a mine next door that hasn't been worked. 446 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,799 There is a mine next door that hasn't been worked. 447 00:10:15,880 --> 00:10:15,999 It's been pretty much abandoned for ten years. 448 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,999 It's been pretty much abandoned for ten years. 449 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,159 It's been pretty much abandoned for ten years. 450 00:10:28,280 --> 00:10:29,999 This is so dangerous in here. 451 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,599 This is so dangerous in here. 452 00:10:32,440 --> 00:10:33,999 This has been exposed open for ten-plus years. 453 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,239 This has been exposed open for ten-plus years. 454 00:10:36,360 --> 00:10:37,999 Air coming in dries it out, so it makes it even crumblier. 455 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:39,999 Air coming in dries it out, so it makes it even crumblier. 456 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,679 Air coming in dries it out, so it makes it even crumblier. 457 00:10:41,760 --> 00:10:41,999 You have to be aware of stuff like this falling in on you. 458 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,999 You have to be aware of stuff like this falling in on you. 459 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,439 You have to be aware of stuff like this falling in on you. 460 00:10:47,280 --> 00:10:47,999 It's not solid. 461 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,279 It's not solid. 462 00:10:49,360 --> 00:10:49,999 God forbid, if the roof fell on you, it'd kill you. 463 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,759 God forbid, if the roof fell on you, it'd kill you. 464 00:10:52,800 --> 00:10:53,999 I'm just gonna venture up this other hole. 465 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,919 I'm just gonna venture up this other hole. 466 00:10:56,200 --> 00:10:57,999 Hopefully there could be something solid below me. 467 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,119 Hopefully there could be something solid below me. 468 00:11:00,360 --> 00:11:01,999 Well, there's a really, really narrow level 469 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,639 Well, there's a really, really narrow level 470 00:11:03,720 --> 00:11:03,999 underneath what they been calling here, the second level. 471 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,999 underneath what they been calling here, the second level. 472 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,799 underneath what they been calling here, the second level. 473 00:11:06,880 --> 00:11:07,999 You see that? In there. 474 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,999 You see that? In there. 475 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:10,119 You see that? In there. 476 00:11:10,200 --> 00:11:11,999 It's like a little narrow level in there. 477 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,319 It's like a little narrow level in there. 478 00:11:13,400 --> 00:11:13,999 Certainly could be exactly what we're looking for. 479 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,999 Certainly could be exactly what we're looking for. 480 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:16,639 Certainly could be exactly what we're looking for. 481 00:11:25,520 --> 00:11:25,999 We'll get all this loose stuff behind us here. 482 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,839 We'll get all this loose stuff behind us here. 483 00:11:27,920 --> 00:11:27,999 We'll put that in the water, and that'll soak up all that water, 484 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,999 We'll put that in the water, and that'll soak up all that water, 485 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,919 We'll put that in the water, and that'll soak up all that water, 486 00:11:31,000 --> 00:11:31,999 and then we can just bucket out those muddy buckets of dirt. 487 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,999 and then we can just bucket out those muddy buckets of dirt. 488 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:34,799 and then we can just bucket out those muddy buckets of dirt. 489 00:11:34,880 --> 00:11:35,999 In White Cliffs, the clean-up has begun for the Young Guns 490 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,999 In White Cliffs, the clean-up has begun for the Young Guns 491 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:38,759 In White Cliffs, the clean-up has begun for the Young Guns 492 00:11:38,840 --> 00:11:39,999 after extreme summer storms flooded their mine. 493 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:41,999 after extreme summer storms flooded their mine. 494 00:11:43,040 --> 00:11:43,999 Still well short of their season target, 495 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,239 Still well short of their season target, 496 00:11:45,320 --> 00:11:45,999 the rookies want to expand their operation 497 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,879 the rookies want to expand their operation 498 00:11:47,960 --> 00:11:47,999 as they hunt for crystal opal worth up to $25,000 a gram. 499 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,999 as they hunt for crystal opal worth up to $25,000 a gram. 500 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,999 as they hunt for crystal opal worth up to $25,000 a gram. 501 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:52,639 as they hunt for crystal opal worth up to $25,000 a gram. 502 00:11:52,720 --> 00:11:53,999 We're just gonna go down the back hole in the corner of the claim, 503 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,959 We're just gonna go down the back hole in the corner of the claim, 504 00:11:56,040 --> 00:11:57,999 just to go and see what's down that hole. 505 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:58,639 just to go and see what's down that hole. 506 00:11:58,720 --> 00:11:59,999 The plan is to connect their mine to a neighbouring one 507 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,679 The plan is to connect their mine to a neighbouring one 508 00:12:01,760 --> 00:12:01,999 and open it up enough for the Kanga digger to get through. 509 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,999 and open it up enough for the Kanga digger to get through. 510 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:04,639 and open it up enough for the Kanga digger to get through. 511 00:12:05,880 --> 00:12:05,999 OK. Slowly. 512 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,879 OK. Slowly. 513 00:12:08,880 --> 00:12:09,999 But first, Jaymin and Noah 514 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:10,999 But first, Jaymin and Noah 515 00:12:11,080 --> 00:12:11,999 need to descend nine metres to find the right location to dig. 516 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,999 need to descend nine metres to find the right location to dig. 517 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:14,799 need to descend nine metres to find the right location to dig. 518 00:12:15,800 --> 00:12:15,999 I'm a little bit nervous, yeah. 519 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,839 I'm a little bit nervous, yeah. 520 00:12:17,920 --> 00:12:17,999 The shafts like this that are that deep and unexplored. 521 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,999 The shafts like this that are that deep and unexplored. 522 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:20,519 The shafts like this that are that deep and unexplored. 523 00:12:20,600 --> 00:12:21,999 On a swinging ladder, it's still a little bit scary. 524 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,039 On a swinging ladder, it's still a little bit scary. 525 00:12:36,240 --> 00:12:37,999 (BLEEP) It's a bit sketchy. 526 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:38,959 (BLEEP) It's a bit sketchy. 527 00:12:39,040 --> 00:12:39,999 Dude, it's a little mine. Still one more place to go. 528 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,599 Dude, it's a little mine. Still one more place to go. 529 00:12:41,680 --> 00:12:41,999 A downstairs level, and that's just the other side of this level, so... 530 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,999 A downstairs level, and that's just the other side of this level, so... 531 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,119 A downstairs level, and that's just the other side of this level, so... 532 00:12:45,200 --> 00:12:45,999 Some of the ground looks pretty good. 533 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,199 Some of the ground looks pretty good. 534 00:12:47,280 --> 00:12:47,999 Could've been ten, 15 years ago that whoever was last in here 535 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,999 Could've been ten, 15 years ago that whoever was last in here 536 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:50,159 Could've been ten, 15 years ago that whoever was last in here 537 00:12:50,240 --> 00:12:51,999 gave it a bit of a go and then just never turned back up. 538 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:52,919 gave it a bit of a go and then just never turned back up. 539 00:12:54,040 --> 00:12:55,999 Whoa. 540 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:56,039 Whoa. 541 00:12:56,120 --> 00:12:57,999 That must be like the underneath part, but bloody hell. 542 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,159 That must be like the underneath part, but bloody hell. 543 00:12:59,240 --> 00:12:59,999 I think maybe we check out the bottom level 544 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,239 I think maybe we check out the bottom level 545 00:13:01,320 --> 00:13:01,999 and see what's down that way. 546 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,079 and see what's down that way. 547 00:13:03,160 --> 00:13:03,999 So I think that's probably where 548 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:04,679 So I think that's probably where 549 00:13:04,760 --> 00:13:05,999 we're going to end up breaking through. 550 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,519 we're going to end up breaking through. 551 00:13:06,600 --> 00:13:07,999 The bottom level is nine metres down, the same depth as their mine. 552 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,999 The bottom level is nine metres down, the same depth as their mine. 553 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:10,839 The bottom level is nine metres down, the same depth as their mine. 554 00:13:10,920 --> 00:13:11,999 This is where Jaymin believes 555 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,959 This is where Jaymin believes 556 00:13:13,040 --> 00:13:13,999 they can dig through to join them together. 557 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,599 they can dig through to join them together. 558 00:13:15,680 --> 00:13:15,999 Let's try and focus on connecting them up and getting the loader in 559 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,999 Let's try and focus on connecting them up and getting the loader in 560 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,039 Let's try and focus on connecting them up and getting the loader in 561 00:13:19,120 --> 00:13:19,999 and clearing out these walls, making them wider, 562 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,439 and clearing out these walls, making them wider, 563 00:13:21,520 --> 00:13:21,999 giving us a bit more room to walk through. 564 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,639 giving us a bit more room to walk through. 565 00:13:23,720 --> 00:13:23,999 I'm going to draw up a plan of how it looks down here, 566 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,999 I'm going to draw up a plan of how it looks down here, 567 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:26,479 I'm going to draw up a plan of how it looks down here, 568 00:13:26,560 --> 00:13:27,999 and then we'll head back up and draw a plan of our mine there 569 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,599 and then we'll head back up and draw a plan of our mine there 570 00:13:29,680 --> 00:13:29,999 and try and figure out exactly in relation to where we're digging 571 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,999 and try and figure out exactly in relation to where we're digging 572 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:32,879 and try and figure out exactly in relation to where we're digging 573 00:13:32,960 --> 00:13:33,999 to make sure we're going in the right direction to push through. 574 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:35,999 to make sure we're going in the right direction to push through. 575 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,159 to make sure we're going in the right direction to push through. 576 00:13:39,560 --> 00:13:39,999 Ooh, nice. Nice! 577 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:41,999 Ooh, nice. Nice! 578 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:42,079 Ooh, nice. Nice! 579 00:13:42,160 --> 00:13:43,999 Got it? (GRUNTS) She's a heavy one. 580 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:44,159 Got it? (GRUNTS) She's a heavy one. 581 00:13:44,240 --> 00:13:45,999 Key to the plan is this 1.5 metre long auger drill, 582 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,999 Key to the plan is this 1.5 metre long auger drill, 583 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,279 Key to the plan is this 1.5 metre long auger drill, 584 00:13:48,360 --> 00:13:49,999 hired for $700, that attaches to the Kanga. 585 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,599 hired for $700, that attaches to the Kanga. 586 00:13:51,680 --> 00:13:51,999 Say hello to my little friend! 587 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,999 Say hello to my little friend! 588 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,559 Say hello to my little friend! 589 00:13:54,640 --> 00:13:55,999 Yeah, there we go. Whoo! 590 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,519 Yeah, there we go. Whoo! 591 00:13:58,800 --> 00:13:59,999 For the plan to work, the boys are banking on the drill 592 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,999 For the plan to work, the boys are banking on the drill 593 00:14:02,080 --> 00:14:03,999 punching through to the other side. 594 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:04,559 punching through to the other side. 595 00:14:04,640 --> 00:14:05,999 We're going to use that to try to drill a hole through there, 596 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,519 We're going to use that to try to drill a hole through there, 597 00:14:07,600 --> 00:14:07,999 see if we can break through into it. That'd be really good. 598 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,999 see if we can break through into it. That'd be really good. 599 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,839 see if we can break through into it. That'd be really good. 600 00:14:10,920 --> 00:14:11,999 Just go straight ahead first. Straight ahead first. 601 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,679 Just go straight ahead first. Straight ahead first. 602 00:14:18,480 --> 00:14:19,999 I haven't seen any opal or anything like that 603 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:20,359 I haven't seen any opal or anything like that 604 00:14:20,440 --> 00:14:21,919 come out from the drill yet, 605 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,319 but at this stage, 606 00:14:23,400 --> 00:14:23,999 we're really just trying to find that mine and break through there. 607 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,999 we're really just trying to find that mine and break through there. 608 00:14:26,080 --> 00:14:27,999 Well, it's not a metre that way. 609 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:28,079 Well, it's not a metre that way. 610 00:14:28,160 --> 00:14:29,999 Think how long it would take to jackhammer that far. 611 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,479 Think how long it would take to jackhammer that far. 612 00:14:30,560 --> 00:14:31,999 I know. And now we know it's not in that direction. 613 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,079 I know. And now we know it's not in that direction. 614 00:14:33,160 --> 00:14:33,999 So now we're gonna come over this way 615 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:34,919 So now we're gonna come over this way 616 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:35,999 and we think it's, you know, now that way. 617 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,959 and we think it's, you know, now that way. 618 00:14:41,200 --> 00:14:41,999 Go right down the other hole. 619 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,679 Go right down the other hole. 620 00:14:43,760 --> 00:14:43,999 Climb down that ladder and see if we can hear and see how close it is. 621 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,999 Climb down that ladder and see if we can hear and see how close it is. 622 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,159 Climb down that ladder and see if we can hear and see how close it is. 623 00:14:50,880 --> 00:14:51,999 We've kind of worked it out by putting two holes in either side. 624 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:53,999 We've kind of worked it out by putting two holes in either side. 625 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:54,279 We've kind of worked it out by putting two holes in either side. 626 00:14:54,360 --> 00:14:55,999 Now we need to go straight in the middle. 627 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:56,199 Now we need to go straight in the middle. 628 00:14:56,280 --> 00:14:57,919 That's what we're doing right now. 629 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:09,999 That sounds close. 630 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:10,439 That sounds close. 631 00:15:12,240 --> 00:15:13,999 Like they could be a full metre away right now and they just... 632 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,879 Like they could be a full metre away right now and they just... 633 00:15:19,280 --> 00:15:19,999 Oh, it sounds really close. 634 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,279 Oh, it sounds really close. 635 00:15:28,560 --> 00:15:29,999 GAVAN: I'm thinking that's my hard sandstone level there. 636 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,239 GAVAN: I'm thinking that's my hard sandstone level there. 637 00:15:33,080 --> 00:15:33,999 Righto, if you send it down, the tape. 638 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,439 Righto, if you send it down, the tape. 639 00:15:37,480 --> 00:15:37,999 Whoa. What do you got? 640 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:39,479 Whoa. What do you got? 641 00:15:39,560 --> 00:15:39,999 That's 10.8 metres. OK. 642 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:41,999 That's 10.8 metres. OK. 643 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,639 That's 10.8 metres. OK. 644 00:15:43,720 --> 00:15:43,999 I've found a floor that's probably 645 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,559 I've found a floor that's probably 646 00:15:45,640 --> 00:15:45,999 roughly two and a half metres below where my floor is. 647 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:47,999 roughly two and a half metres below where my floor is. 648 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,439 roughly two and a half metres below where my floor is. 649 00:15:48,520 --> 00:15:49,999 So I'm hoping that carries through into my claim. 650 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,999 So I'm hoping that carries through into my claim. 651 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,119 So I'm hoping that carries through into my claim. 652 00:15:53,200 --> 00:15:53,999 That's where they were talking about where the opal is. 653 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,839 That's where they were talking about where the opal is. 654 00:15:55,920 --> 00:15:55,999 In a dangerous, abandoned mine, 655 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,999 In a dangerous, abandoned mine, 656 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:58,359 In a dangerous, abandoned mine, 657 00:15:58,440 --> 00:15:59,999 Gavan and offsider Tim have located the opal level. 658 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,999 Gavan and offsider Tim have located the opal level. 659 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:02,279 Gavan and offsider Tim have located the opal level. 660 00:16:02,360 --> 00:16:03,999 Next step, dig to the same level in Gavan's mine. 661 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,879 Next step, dig to the same level in Gavan's mine. 662 00:16:05,960 --> 00:16:05,999 Digging out my floor would be a massive job. 663 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,999 Digging out my floor would be a massive job. 664 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:08,319 Digging out my floor would be a massive job. 665 00:16:08,400 --> 00:16:09,999 Hundreds of tons of soil down there below me. 666 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,199 Hundreds of tons of soil down there below me. 667 00:16:11,280 --> 00:16:11,999 For us to get down into there, we're gonna have to... 668 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,799 For us to get down into there, we're gonna have to... 669 00:16:13,880 --> 00:16:13,999 I don't know, we're gonna have to come up with a plan, something. 670 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:15,999 I don't know, we're gonna have to come up with a plan, something. 671 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:16,959 I don't know, we're gonna have to come up with a plan, something. 672 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,999 I've been playing with the idea of possibly drilling underground 673 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:23,479 I've been playing with the idea of possibly drilling underground 674 00:16:23,560 --> 00:16:23,999 instead of spending weeks or months digging down with a digger 675 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,999 instead of spending weeks or months digging down with a digger 676 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,399 instead of spending weeks or months digging down with a digger 677 00:16:27,480 --> 00:16:27,999 and just moving dirt to get down there. 678 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,879 and just moving dirt to get down there. 679 00:16:29,960 --> 00:16:29,999 We've sort of thrown a few ideas around. 680 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,999 We've sort of thrown a few ideas around. 681 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,199 We've sort of thrown a few ideas around. 682 00:16:33,280 --> 00:16:33,999 The best one we've come up with is basically a small underground drill. 683 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:35,999 The best one we've come up with is basically a small underground drill. 684 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,999 The best one we've come up with is basically a small underground drill. 685 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:38,119 The best one we've come up with is basically a small underground drill. 686 00:16:40,800 --> 00:16:41,999 Gavan's gambling the last of the season 687 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,439 Gavan's gambling the last of the season 688 00:16:43,520 --> 00:16:43,999 on this 23-centimetre diameter drill 689 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,999 on this 23-centimetre diameter drill 690 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:46,079 on this 23-centimetre diameter drill 691 00:16:46,160 --> 00:16:47,999 to dig 2.5 metres into the floor of his mine. 692 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,719 to dig 2.5 metres into the floor of his mine. 693 00:16:50,720 --> 00:16:51,999 To me, the most important thing in my life is my family. 694 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:53,919 To me, the most important thing in my life is my family. 695 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,999 For us to find opal would just make our life that much more better. 696 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,999 For us to find opal would just make our life that much more better. 697 00:16:59,920 --> 00:16:59,999 Is it going to work underground? 698 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,919 Is it going to work underground? 699 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:03,999 Is everything going to work in our favour? 700 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:04,959 Is everything going to work in our favour? 701 00:17:08,760 --> 00:17:09,999 These pins are gonna come out, 702 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:10,319 These pins are gonna come out, 703 00:17:10,400 --> 00:17:11,999 that's got to come off, and then we're gonna sample them. 704 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,919 that's got to come off, and then we're gonna sample them. 705 00:17:14,160 --> 00:17:15,999 The plan is to use the one-tonne hydraulic digger to drive the drill. 706 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,999 The plan is to use the one-tonne hydraulic digger to drive the drill. 707 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:18,559 The plan is to use the one-tonne hydraulic digger to drive the drill. 708 00:17:20,120 --> 00:17:21,999 All right. Coming. 709 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:22,399 All right. Coming. 710 00:17:24,320 --> 00:17:25,999 Hold it there. 711 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:26,319 Hold it there. 712 00:17:27,680 --> 00:17:27,999 Beautiful. Beautiful. 713 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,679 Beautiful. Beautiful. 714 00:17:31,000 --> 00:17:31,999 From here, it should be reasonably simple for us now. 715 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,679 From here, it should be reasonably simple for us now. 716 00:17:33,760 --> 00:17:33,999 A few hydraulic hoses, and we'll be ready to give it its first run. 717 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,999 A few hydraulic hoses, and we'll be ready to give it its first run. 718 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,999 A few hydraulic hoses, and we'll be ready to give it its first run. 719 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:38,519 A few hydraulic hoses, and we'll be ready to give it its first run. 720 00:17:38,600 --> 00:17:39,999 The final step is to connect 721 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:40,759 The final step is to connect 722 00:17:40,840 --> 00:17:41,999 a hydraulic hose from the digger to the drill motor. 723 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,999 a hydraulic hose from the digger to the drill motor. 724 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:44,119 a hydraulic hose from the digger to the drill motor. 725 00:17:44,200 --> 00:17:45,999 There we go. 726 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:46,199 There we go. 727 00:17:47,880 --> 00:17:47,999 (GRUNTS) See how you go. 728 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,959 (GRUNTS) See how you go. 729 00:17:53,600 --> 00:17:53,999 It doesn't fit, Gav. Are you kidding me? 730 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,999 It doesn't fit, Gav. Are you kidding me? 731 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:56,479 It doesn't fit, Gav. Are you kidding me? 732 00:18:05,800 --> 00:18:05,999 It all hinges on the hole, whether you can get down or not. 733 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,999 It all hinges on the hole, whether you can get down or not. 734 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:08,799 It all hinges on the hole, whether you can get down or not. 735 00:18:08,880 --> 00:18:09,999 The more time setting up, the less chance of making money. 736 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,599 The more time setting up, the less chance of making money. 737 00:18:12,720 --> 00:18:13,999 Just weeks away from the end of the season, 738 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,199 Just weeks away from the end of the season, 739 00:18:15,280 --> 00:18:15,999 new team, the Cheals, are making a last-ditch effort 740 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,999 new team, the Cheals, are making a last-ditch effort 741 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,679 new team, the Cheals, are making a last-ditch effort 742 00:18:18,760 --> 00:18:19,999 to find $10,000 in opal to pay mounting bills. 743 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,999 to find $10,000 in opal to pay mounting bills. 744 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:22,159 to find $10,000 in opal to pay mounting bills. 745 00:18:22,240 --> 00:18:23,999 We are starting from scratch, and it's the backend of the season. 746 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,319 We are starting from scratch, and it's the backend of the season. 747 00:18:25,400 --> 00:18:25,999 It's getting so hot out here. 748 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,399 It's getting so hot out here. 749 00:18:27,480 --> 00:18:27,999 We've got a short period 750 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,039 We've got a short period 751 00:18:29,120 --> 00:18:29,999 to come out here and smash out as many loads as we can. 752 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,439 to come out here and smash out as many loads as we can. 753 00:18:34,920 --> 00:18:35,999 Rema, how are you? Pretty good. 754 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:36,919 Rema, how are you? Pretty good. 755 00:18:37,000 --> 00:18:37,999 We're gonna have to put a three-foot hole there, 756 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,799 We're gonna have to put a three-foot hole there, 757 00:18:39,880 --> 00:18:39,999 so we get the big rig in. 758 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,919 so we get the big rig in. 759 00:18:42,960 --> 00:18:43,999 Chris's plan is to dig a metre-wide shaft 760 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,959 Chris's plan is to dig a metre-wide shaft 761 00:18:46,040 --> 00:18:47,999 through a layer of hardened rock called silcrete, 762 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,999 through a layer of hardened rock called silcrete, 763 00:18:49,080 --> 00:18:49,999 to the opal-bearing fault line 13 metres down, 764 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,999 to the opal-bearing fault line 13 metres down, 765 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:52,279 to the opal-bearing fault line 13 metres down, 766 00:18:52,360 --> 00:18:53,999 then widen it by hand in a process known as "belling out" 767 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,999 then widen it by hand in a process known as "belling out" 768 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:56,039 then widen it by hand in a process known as "belling out" 769 00:18:56,120 --> 00:18:57,999 to make enough room for a tunnelling machine. 770 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:58,679 to make enough room for a tunnelling machine. 771 00:19:00,040 --> 00:19:01,999 So, there's a pretty hard cap 772 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:02,839 So, there's a pretty hard cap 773 00:19:02,920 --> 00:19:03,999 they say at about eight, ten feet, and it's about two foot thick. 774 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:05,999 they say at about eight, ten feet, and it's about two foot thick. 775 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,639 they say at about eight, ten feet, and it's about two foot thick. 776 00:19:07,720 --> 00:19:07,999 Yeah, that's fine. 777 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,719 Yeah, that's fine. 778 00:19:09,800 --> 00:19:09,999 At a cost of $1,300, 779 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,879 At a cost of $1,300, 780 00:19:11,960 --> 00:19:11,999 Chris has hired experienced drill rig operator, Homere Rema Remaili, 781 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,999 Chris has hired experienced drill rig operator, Homere Rema Remaili, 782 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:15,999 Chris has hired experienced drill rig operator, Homere Rema Remaili, 783 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:16,599 Chris has hired experienced drill rig operator, Homere Rema Remaili, 784 00:19:16,680 --> 00:19:17,999 to drill the 13 metres. 785 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,679 to drill the 13 metres. 786 00:19:18,760 --> 00:19:19,999 Probably bit of a slow go, but she should get through. 787 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,999 Probably bit of a slow go, but she should get through. 788 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:22,559 Probably bit of a slow go, but she should get through. 789 00:19:22,640 --> 00:19:23,999 All right. OK. I need you to get through. 790 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,239 All right. OK. I need you to get through. 791 00:19:27,720 --> 00:19:27,999 Getting the taste of it. 792 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:29,959 Getting the taste of it. 793 00:19:30,040 --> 00:19:31,999 The teeth on a drill bucket are made of tungsten steel, 794 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,679 The teeth on a drill bucket are made of tungsten steel, 795 00:19:33,760 --> 00:19:33,999 designed to carve through earth and rock. 796 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,999 designed to carve through earth and rock. 797 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,879 designed to carve through earth and rock. 798 00:19:36,960 --> 00:19:37,999 The bucket machine, that bucket, basically, it gets forced down. 799 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:39,999 The bucket machine, that bucket, basically, it gets forced down. 800 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,799 The bucket machine, that bucket, basically, it gets forced down. 801 00:19:41,880 --> 00:19:41,999 It fills the bucket. It's usually about one foot. 802 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,999 It fills the bucket. It's usually about one foot. 803 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:44,519 It fills the bucket. It's usually about one foot. 804 00:19:59,880 --> 00:19:59,999 Sorry. We have to change a few teeth from the cover. 805 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,999 Sorry. We have to change a few teeth from the cover. 806 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,519 Sorry. We have to change a few teeth from the cover. 807 00:20:03,600 --> 00:20:03,999 It used to have a tungsten tip like that... 808 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:05,999 It used to have a tungsten tip like that... 809 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,559 It used to have a tungsten tip like that... 810 00:20:08,080 --> 00:20:09,999 ..and it's just worn out. 811 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:11,439 ..and it's just worn out. 812 00:20:11,520 --> 00:20:11,999 That's how hard the silcrete is. It's harder than metal. 813 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,999 That's how hard the silcrete is. It's harder than metal. 814 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:14,719 That's how hard the silcrete is. It's harder than metal. 815 00:20:15,880 --> 00:20:15,999 Bore's only three metres down. 816 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,639 Bore's only three metres down. 817 00:20:17,720 --> 00:20:17,999 I've only really just started in that silcrete. 818 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,999 I've only really just started in that silcrete. 819 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:20,119 I've only really just started in that silcrete. 820 00:20:20,200 --> 00:20:21,999 You wouldn't really expect to be changing teeth already. 821 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,039 You wouldn't really expect to be changing teeth already. 822 00:20:25,200 --> 00:20:25,999 Replacing teeth takes up valuable time. 823 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:27,999 Replacing teeth takes up valuable time. 824 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:28,559 Replacing teeth takes up valuable time. 825 00:20:33,400 --> 00:20:33,999 Round two. Back to the grindstone. 826 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,999 Round two. Back to the grindstone. 827 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,199 Round two. Back to the grindstone. 828 00:20:42,920 --> 00:20:43,999 We want to get down to about 43 feet. 829 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:45,999 We want to get down to about 43 feet. 830 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:46,359 We want to get down to about 43 feet. 831 00:20:46,440 --> 00:20:47,999 If we can get to that stage today, hopefully by tomorrow afternoon, 832 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,999 If we can get to that stage today, hopefully by tomorrow afternoon, 833 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:50,319 If we can get to that stage today, hopefully by tomorrow afternoon, 834 00:20:50,400 --> 00:20:51,999 we're down the hole and actually digging some dirt. 835 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:52,839 we're down the hole and actually digging some dirt. 836 00:20:54,680 --> 00:20:55,999 Another one bites the dust. 837 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:56,679 Another one bites the dust. 838 00:20:58,440 --> 00:20:59,999 That's gone. Another one gone. 839 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,159 That's gone. Another one gone. 840 00:21:01,240 --> 00:21:01,999 He's down two more teeth. 841 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,239 He's down two more teeth. 842 00:21:08,440 --> 00:21:09,999 Seven feet. They've been at it for a while for seven feet. 843 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,639 Seven feet. They've been at it for a while for seven feet. 844 00:21:11,720 --> 00:21:11,999 I can certainly say my confidence is not growing. 845 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,999 I can certainly say my confidence is not growing. 846 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:14,439 I can certainly say my confidence is not growing. 847 00:21:17,560 --> 00:21:17,999 Three hours and nine teeth later... 848 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,999 Three hours and nine teeth later... 849 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:20,439 Three hours and nine teeth later... 850 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:23,999 Getting through slowly, but I don't know 851 00:21:24,080 --> 00:21:25,999 how much longer he's going to keep trying. 852 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:26,639 how much longer he's going to keep trying. 853 00:21:27,760 --> 00:21:27,999 Eight feet. 854 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,759 Eight feet. 855 00:21:33,880 --> 00:21:33,999 The teeth are gone again. 856 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,879 The teeth are gone again. 857 00:21:55,320 --> 00:21:55,999 Right now, we're really keen to get through, 858 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,199 Right now, we're really keen to get through, 859 00:21:57,280 --> 00:21:57,999 so we don't want to stop now. 860 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:58,759 so we don't want to stop now. 861 00:21:58,840 --> 00:21:59,999 Still well short of their target, 862 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,919 Still well short of their target, 863 00:22:01,000 --> 00:22:01,999 the Young Guns' plan to break through into a neighbouring mine... 864 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,999 the Young Guns' plan to break through into a neighbouring mine... 865 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:04,239 the Young Guns' plan to break through into a neighbouring mine... 866 00:22:05,680 --> 00:22:05,999 Ah, where are you? 867 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,799 Ah, where are you? 868 00:22:07,880 --> 00:22:07,999 ..has proved harder than expected. 869 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,999 ..has proved harder than expected. 870 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:10,039 ..has proved harder than expected. 871 00:22:12,840 --> 00:22:13,999 There it goes. There it goes. 872 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:14,839 There it goes. There it goes. 873 00:22:17,760 --> 00:22:17,999 Go on, little drill. 874 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,759 Go on, little drill. 875 00:22:23,680 --> 00:22:23,999 I reckon you're really close, but... 876 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,679 I reckon you're really close, but... 877 00:22:27,960 --> 00:22:27,999 (MUFFLED) Guys, you're in! The tip! The tip is in! 878 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:29,999 (MUFFLED) Guys, you're in! The tip! The tip is in! 879 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,999 (MUFFLED) Guys, you're in! The tip! The tip is in! 880 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:32,279 (MUFFLED) Guys, you're in! The tip! The tip is in! 881 00:22:32,360 --> 00:22:33,999 I can hear them. Listen to this. 882 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:34,359 I can hear them. Listen to this. 883 00:22:34,440 --> 00:22:35,999 Oi, hello! Oi, the tip is in! 884 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,559 Oi, hello! Oi, the tip is in! 885 00:22:38,560 --> 00:22:39,999 What? The tip is in! 886 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,839 What? The tip is in! 887 00:22:41,920 --> 00:22:41,999 The tip's in. We were thinking of giving up, and the tip was in. 888 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,999 The tip's in. We were thinking of giving up, and the tip was in. 889 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,679 The tip's in. We were thinking of giving up, and the tip was in. 890 00:22:47,080 --> 00:22:47,999 (CHEERING) 891 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,079 (CHEERING) 892 00:22:50,760 --> 00:22:51,999 We literally just gave up. 893 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:52,799 We literally just gave up. 894 00:22:55,600 --> 00:22:55,999 (LAUGHING EXULTANTLY) 895 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:57,599 (LAUGHING EXULTANTLY) 896 00:22:57,680 --> 00:22:57,999 Look at that. 897 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,679 Look at that. 898 00:22:59,760 --> 00:22:59,999 Oh, how're you doing? 899 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,799 Oh, how're you doing? 900 00:23:01,880 --> 00:23:01,999 (YELLING) 901 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:03,879 (YELLING) 902 00:23:04,920 --> 00:23:05,999 (LAUGHING) 903 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,919 (LAUGHING) 904 00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:07,999 Definitely very happy to be through, 905 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:09,079 Definitely very happy to be through, 906 00:23:09,160 --> 00:23:09,999 and definitely going to open up so much more options for us 907 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:11,959 and definitely going to open up so much more options for us 908 00:23:12,040 --> 00:23:13,999 in terms of opening the mine up in a huge way. Perfect. 909 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:14,639 in terms of opening the mine up in a huge way. Perfect. 910 00:23:15,880 --> 00:23:15,999 Just about to do that last little bit of jackhammering, 911 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:17,999 Just about to do that last little bit of jackhammering, 912 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,559 Just about to do that last little bit of jackhammering, 913 00:23:18,640 --> 00:23:19,999 make it so we can actually walk through into our new mine. 914 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,599 make it so we can actually walk through into our new mine. 915 00:23:21,680 --> 00:23:21,999 Let's dig. 916 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,679 Let's dig. 917 00:23:35,280 --> 00:23:35,999 We'll walk all the way through. It is so satisfying. 918 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,999 We'll walk all the way through. It is so satisfying. 919 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:38,039 We'll walk all the way through. It is so satisfying. 920 00:23:38,120 --> 00:23:39,999 You're satisfied now? I'm happy. 921 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:40,759 You're satisfied now? I'm happy. 922 00:23:40,840 --> 00:23:41,999 The new mine has 45 metres of tunnels that can now be accessed 923 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,999 The new mine has 45 metres of tunnels that can now be accessed 924 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,199 The new mine has 45 metres of tunnels that can now be accessed 925 00:23:45,280 --> 00:23:45,999 by their digging and mining equipment. 926 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,399 by their digging and mining equipment. 927 00:23:47,480 --> 00:23:47,999 Oh, this is pretty sick. 928 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,479 Oh, this is pretty sick. 929 00:23:49,560 --> 00:23:49,999 Checking out a whole new mine, it's just awesome. 930 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:51,999 Checking out a whole new mine, it's just awesome. 931 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:52,119 Checking out a whole new mine, it's just awesome. 932 00:23:52,200 --> 00:23:53,999 You know, it's going to increase our potential 933 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,919 You know, it's going to increase our potential 934 00:23:55,000 --> 00:23:55,999 to find opal by magnitudes. 935 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:56,999 to find opal by magnitudes. 936 00:23:57,080 --> 00:23:57,999 Oi, have you guys checked out this pit? 937 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:59,399 Oi, have you guys checked out this pit? 938 00:24:01,000 --> 00:24:01,999 What's up there? 939 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:02,999 What's up there? 940 00:24:03,080 --> 00:24:03,999 Oh, lots of backfill. 941 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:04,639 Oh, lots of backfill. 942 00:24:04,720 --> 00:24:05,999 We are going to be shovelling all this dirt up here. 943 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:06,919 We are going to be shovelling all this dirt up here. 944 00:24:08,200 --> 00:24:09,999 Bloody old timers and their backfill. 945 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:10,199 Bloody old timers and their backfill. 946 00:24:14,280 --> 00:24:15,999 Holy (BLEEP)! Look. Here. Look. 947 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:16,399 Holy (BLEEP)! Look. Here. Look. 948 00:24:16,480 --> 00:24:17,999 What have you got? You got something? Opal. Look at that! 949 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,159 What have you got? You got something? Opal. Look at that! 950 00:24:19,240 --> 00:24:19,999 (LAUGHING) 951 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,239 (LAUGHING) 952 00:24:21,320 --> 00:24:21,999 Dude, this mine is pin-up! 953 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,999 Dude, this mine is pin-up! 954 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,039 Dude, this mine is pin-up! 955 00:24:30,080 --> 00:24:31,999 As you can see, look, it's just cutting grooves. Yeah, yeah. 956 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,719 As you can see, look, it's just cutting grooves. Yeah, yeah. 957 00:24:34,840 --> 00:24:35,999 In a desperate effort to clear debts, 958 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,279 In a desperate effort to clear debts, 959 00:24:37,360 --> 00:24:37,999 former trucker Chris Cheal and son Oscar 960 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,999 former trucker Chris Cheal and son Oscar 961 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:40,079 former trucker Chris Cheal and son Oscar 962 00:24:40,160 --> 00:24:41,999 are attempting to open up a new mine. 963 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,599 are attempting to open up a new mine. 964 00:24:42,680 --> 00:24:43,999 But their efforts have hit a roadblock. 965 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:44,839 But their efforts have hit a roadblock. 966 00:24:44,920 --> 00:24:45,999 His clutch is burning out 967 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:46,519 His clutch is burning out 968 00:24:46,600 --> 00:24:47,999 cos it's too hard for the reams to get through. 969 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,719 cos it's too hard for the reams to get through. 970 00:24:48,800 --> 00:24:49,999 At a cost of $1,300, 971 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,439 At a cost of $1,300, 972 00:24:51,520 --> 00:24:51,999 the hired Caldwell drill can't break through a hard layer of silcrete rock 973 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:53,999 the hired Caldwell drill can't break through a hard layer of silcrete rock 974 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,839 the hired Caldwell drill can't break through a hard layer of silcrete rock 975 00:24:55,920 --> 00:24:55,999 to reach the opal level. 976 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,919 to reach the opal level. 977 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,999 What if I just go down the hole and took that out? 978 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,999 What if I just go down the hole and took that out? 979 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:02,959 What if I just go down the hole and took that out? 980 00:25:05,720 --> 00:25:05,999 Chris will tackle the hole with a full-face mask 981 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,999 Chris will tackle the hole with a full-face mask 982 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:08,759 Chris will tackle the hole with a full-face mask 983 00:25:08,840 --> 00:25:09,999 to stop silica dust damaging his lungs, 984 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,399 to stop silica dust damaging his lungs, 985 00:25:11,480 --> 00:25:11,999 and a 15 kilogram jackhammer 986 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,679 and a 15 kilogram jackhammer 987 00:25:13,760 --> 00:25:13,999 that can deliver more pressure to a single point. 988 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:15,999 that can deliver more pressure to a single point. 989 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:16,679 that can deliver more pressure to a single point. 990 00:25:16,760 --> 00:25:17,999 We can't get through, so the only thing I can think of 991 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,999 We can't get through, so the only thing I can think of 992 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:20,039 We can't get through, so the only thing I can think of 993 00:25:20,120 --> 00:25:21,559 is to get the jackhammer, 994 00:25:21,640 --> 00:25:21,999 just get in the hole, and knock it out by hand. 995 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,519 just get in the hole, and knock it out by hand. 996 00:25:28,760 --> 00:25:29,999 The temperature at the bottom of the one-metre wide hole 997 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,719 The temperature at the bottom of the one-metre wide hole 998 00:25:31,800 --> 00:25:31,999 is nearing 45 degrees with high humidity. 999 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,999 is nearing 45 degrees with high humidity. 1000 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,399 is nearing 45 degrees with high humidity. 1001 00:25:36,400 --> 00:25:37,999 Yeah, he's definitely going hard down there. 1002 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:38,479 Yeah, he's definitely going hard down there. 1003 00:25:38,560 --> 00:25:39,999 He's got probably about that much to go around the hole, so... 1004 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:41,879 He's got probably about that much to go around the hole, so... 1005 00:25:45,000 --> 00:25:45,999 Working in these conditions, 1006 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:46,999 Working in these conditions, 1007 00:25:47,080 --> 00:25:47,999 Chris is at risk of severe dehydration. 1008 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,999 Chris is at risk of severe dehydration. 1009 00:25:54,560 --> 00:25:55,999 He's got about a third left to go. 1010 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:56,759 He's got about a third left to go. 1011 00:26:06,360 --> 00:26:07,999 It's the hardest ground I've ever dug with a jackhammer. 1012 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,159 It's the hardest ground I've ever dug with a jackhammer. 1013 00:26:11,960 --> 00:26:11,999 Oh, great. Thanks, mate. 1014 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,959 Oh, great. Thanks, mate. 1015 00:26:17,120 --> 00:26:17,999 Let's give it a shot now. 1016 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,319 Let's give it a shot now. 1017 00:26:19,400 --> 00:26:19,999 Just hoping I've taken off enough down there 1018 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:21,479 Just hoping I've taken off enough down there 1019 00:26:21,560 --> 00:26:21,999 for him to get through that cap. 1020 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:23,199 for him to get through that cap. 1021 00:26:30,840 --> 00:26:31,999 All good. Beautiful. 1022 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:33,079 All good. Beautiful. 1023 00:26:33,160 --> 00:26:33,999 He's through that hard stuff. Thank goodness. 1024 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:35,999 He's through that hard stuff. Thank goodness. 1025 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,759 He's through that hard stuff. Thank goodness. 1026 00:26:36,840 --> 00:26:37,999 Yeah, I'm pretty happy, eh? 1027 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:38,919 Yeah, I'm pretty happy, eh? 1028 00:26:43,360 --> 00:26:43,999 Thirty-nine. 1029 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,359 Thirty-nine. 1030 00:26:46,360 --> 00:26:47,999 Thirty-nine feet. 1031 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,479 Thirty-nine feet. 1032 00:26:48,560 --> 00:26:49,999 After six hours of labour, the drill has finally reached the opal level. 1033 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,999 After six hours of labour, the drill has finally reached the opal level. 1034 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,479 After six hours of labour, the drill has finally reached the opal level. 1035 00:26:53,560 --> 00:26:53,999 With nearly a full day lost and $1,300 down, 1036 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:55,999 With nearly a full day lost and $1,300 down, 1037 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,319 With nearly a full day lost and $1,300 down, 1038 00:26:57,400 --> 00:26:57,999 Chris needs the next step of his operation to go smoothly. 1039 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,999 Chris needs the next step of his operation to go smoothly. 1040 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,919 Chris needs the next step of his operation to go smoothly. 1041 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:03,999 Just going over there to get the blower. 1042 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:04,199 Just going over there to get the blower. 1043 00:27:04,280 --> 00:27:05,999 I'm gonna bring it over here closer to the hole. 1044 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:06,559 I'm gonna bring it over here closer to the hole. 1045 00:27:07,880 --> 00:27:07,999 The blower is a 30-year-old, ten-tonne high-powered vacuum 1046 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,999 The blower is a 30-year-old, ten-tonne high-powered vacuum 1047 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,999 The blower is a 30-year-old, ten-tonne high-powered vacuum 1048 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,359 The blower is a 30-year-old, ten-tonne high-powered vacuum 1049 00:27:12,440 --> 00:27:13,999 that can suck dirt up and out of the bottom of a mine shaft. 1050 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,999 that can suck dirt up and out of the bottom of a mine shaft. 1051 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:16,199 that can suck dirt up and out of the bottom of a mine shaft. 1052 00:27:17,360 --> 00:27:17,999 So this thing will suck a brick 50 metres within a few seconds. 1053 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,999 So this thing will suck a brick 50 metres within a few seconds. 1054 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:20,879 So this thing will suck a brick 50 metres within a few seconds. 1055 00:27:20,960 --> 00:27:21,999 We'll hook it up and tow it out. 1056 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:23,439 We'll hook it up and tow it out. 1057 00:27:25,840 --> 00:27:25,999 But the blower doesn't have a working engine. 1058 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,999 But the blower doesn't have a working engine. 1059 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:28,519 But the blower doesn't have a working engine. 1060 00:27:28,600 --> 00:27:29,999 It must be towed into position right over the newly dug shaft. 1061 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,999 It must be towed into position right over the newly dug shaft. 1062 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:32,799 It must be towed into position right over the newly dug shaft. 1063 00:27:32,880 --> 00:27:33,999 Yeah, slow. Looking good. 1064 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:34,879 Yeah, slow. Looking good. 1065 00:27:36,200 --> 00:27:37,999 Your wheel's gonna be good. 1066 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:38,199 Your wheel's gonna be good. 1067 00:27:41,760 --> 00:27:41,999 Right on. 1068 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,759 Right on. 1069 00:27:46,120 --> 00:27:47,999 That one's good. 1070 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,119 That one's good. 1071 00:27:48,200 --> 00:27:49,999 Yeah, that way. 1072 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:50,199 Yeah, that way. 1073 00:28:10,040 --> 00:28:11,999 It doesn't fit, Gav. Uh-oh. Fittings are too big. 1074 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,159 It doesn't fit, Gav. Uh-oh. Fittings are too big. 1075 00:28:13,240 --> 00:28:13,999 These are too small. On the head, oh... 1076 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,239 These are too small. On the head, oh... 1077 00:28:15,320 --> 00:28:15,999 Eight metres underground, 1078 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,319 Eight metres underground, 1079 00:28:17,400 --> 00:28:17,999 Gavan McFarlane's hopes of finding opal this season are slipping away. 1080 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,999 Gavan McFarlane's hopes of finding opal this season are slipping away. 1081 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,319 Gavan McFarlane's hopes of finding opal this season are slipping away. 1082 00:28:21,400 --> 00:28:21,999 Fittings on the motor was different to their hoses. 1083 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,999 Fittings on the motor was different to their hoses. 1084 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,839 Fittings on the motor was different to their hoses. 1085 00:28:25,920 --> 00:28:25,999 Unable to fit the hydraulic hose onto the drill motor, 1086 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:27,999 Unable to fit the hydraulic hose onto the drill motor, 1087 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:29,399 Unable to fit the hydraulic hose onto the drill motor, 1088 00:28:29,480 --> 00:28:29,999 Gavan and Tim can't dig the floor of the mine. 1089 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,999 Gavan and Tim can't dig the floor of the mine. 1090 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:32,999 Gavan and Tim can't dig the floor of the mine. 1091 00:28:33,080 --> 00:28:33,999 I have some fittings up in the truck. 1092 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:35,359 I have some fittings up in the truck. 1093 00:28:36,440 --> 00:28:37,999 Just a heap of spares. I'll go up, see what I've got. 1094 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,999 Just a heap of spares. I'll go up, see what I've got. 1095 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:40,119 Just a heap of spares. I'll go up, see what I've got. 1096 00:28:41,800 --> 00:28:41,999 Gavan needs to make this work. 1097 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,999 Gavan needs to make this work. 1098 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:44,039 Gavan needs to make this work. 1099 00:28:44,120 --> 00:28:45,999 The family's off-the-grid home is in urgent need of repairs. 1100 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,999 The family's off-the-grid home is in urgent need of repairs. 1101 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,119 The family's off-the-grid home is in urgent need of repairs. 1102 00:28:48,200 --> 00:28:49,999 TEAGAN: I don't understand not having a flushing toilet. 1103 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,039 TEAGAN: I don't understand not having a flushing toilet. 1104 00:28:51,120 --> 00:28:51,999 It's just normal to other people. We don't have that. 1105 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,799 It's just normal to other people. We don't have that. 1106 00:28:55,720 --> 00:28:55,999 Coming down. 1107 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,719 Coming down. 1108 00:29:00,800 --> 00:29:01,999 Luckily, I keep a little box of mixed fittings, 1109 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,479 Luckily, I keep a little box of mixed fittings, 1110 00:29:03,560 --> 00:29:03,999 brand new fittings up in my truck. 1111 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,559 brand new fittings up in my truck. 1112 00:29:07,160 --> 00:29:07,999 Hopefully they fit. Let's do it. 1113 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:09,799 Hopefully they fit. Let's do it. 1114 00:29:13,560 --> 00:29:13,999 Give me some good news. 1115 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:15,559 Give me some good news. 1116 00:29:18,640 --> 00:29:19,999 Guess what? Yes? 1117 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:20,639 Guess what? Yes? 1118 00:29:20,720 --> 00:29:21,999 It fits. Ah! 1119 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:22,879 It fits. Ah! 1120 00:29:22,960 --> 00:29:23,999 Thank God for that. 1121 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,959 Thank God for that. 1122 00:29:27,240 --> 00:29:27,999 All right. The moment of truth. 1123 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:29,999 All right. The moment of truth. 1124 00:29:30,080 --> 00:29:31,999 You're ready? Ready. 1125 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:32,079 You're ready? Ready. 1126 00:29:34,800 --> 00:29:35,999 All right! Yeah! It spins! It's spinning. 1127 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,999 All right! Yeah! It spins! It's spinning. 1128 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:38,559 All right! Yeah! It spins! It's spinning. 1129 00:29:38,640 --> 00:29:39,999 Whoo-hoo! Good going, mate. Excellent. 1130 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,719 Whoo-hoo! Good going, mate. Excellent. 1131 00:29:41,800 --> 00:29:41,999 Ready to drill. Ready to go. 1132 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,959 Ready to drill. Ready to go. 1133 00:29:47,480 --> 00:29:47,999 Mother Nature produces a beautiful gem, 1134 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,999 Mother Nature produces a beautiful gem, 1135 00:29:50,080 --> 00:29:51,999 and she's pretty darn good at hiding it too. 1136 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:52,639 and she's pretty darn good at hiding it too. 1137 00:29:52,720 --> 00:29:53,999 So that's what we're here for, the treasure hunter in us 1138 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,999 So that's what we're here for, the treasure hunter in us 1139 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:56,319 So that's what we're here for, the treasure hunter in us 1140 00:29:56,400 --> 00:29:57,999 is trying to find out where she is, where she's hiding it. 1141 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,239 is trying to find out where she is, where she's hiding it. 1142 00:30:03,080 --> 00:30:03,999 Two and a half metres of drilled dirt is sifted through a mesh, 1143 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,999 Two and a half metres of drilled dirt is sifted through a mesh, 1144 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,919 Two and a half metres of drilled dirt is sifted through a mesh, 1145 00:30:07,000 --> 00:30:07,999 catching any small opal-bearing pebbles or "nobbies". 1146 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,999 catching any small opal-bearing pebbles or "nobbies". 1147 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:10,559 catching any small opal-bearing pebbles or "nobbies". 1148 00:30:11,680 --> 00:30:11,999 Like sieving for gold. 1149 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,679 Like sieving for gold. 1150 00:30:14,760 --> 00:30:15,999 Whoa, whoa, whoa, that's it. Whoa, look at that. 1151 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:17,319 Whoa, whoa, whoa, that's it. Whoa, look at that. 1152 00:30:17,400 --> 00:30:17,999 Look, look, look, look. Look at that. 1153 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,399 Look, look, look, look. Look at that. 1154 00:30:20,400 --> 00:30:21,999 That a nobby? 1155 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:22,399 That a nobby? 1156 00:30:24,960 --> 00:30:25,999 (CHUCKLES) Wow. Wow. 1157 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:27,999 (CHUCKLES) Wow. Wow. 1158 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:28,879 (CHUCKLES) Wow. Wow. 1159 00:30:30,120 --> 00:30:31,999 God, let there be colour in there, please. 1160 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:32,279 God, let there be colour in there, please. 1161 00:30:38,680 --> 00:30:39,999 That one's good. 1162 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:40,679 That one's good. 1163 00:30:49,480 --> 00:30:49,999 That's not what we want. (BOTH CHUCKLE) 1164 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,479 That's not what we want. (BOTH CHUCKLE) 1165 00:30:51,560 --> 00:30:51,999 I thought you were coming down. Too soft. 1166 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:53,999 I thought you were coming down. Too soft. 1167 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,359 I thought you were coming down. Too soft. 1168 00:30:54,440 --> 00:30:55,999 Right, I'll have to fire the big truck up, sneak her out of there... 1169 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,999 Right, I'll have to fire the big truck up, sneak her out of there... 1170 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:58,119 Right, I'll have to fire the big truck up, sneak her out of there... 1171 00:30:59,240 --> 00:30:59,999 ..and put another hole cover in. Right. 1172 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,239 ..and put another hole cover in. Right. 1173 00:31:01,320 --> 00:31:01,999 Just added two hours to the day. 1174 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,399 Just added two hours to the day. 1175 00:31:03,480 --> 00:31:03,999 Deep in debt, and with the season running out, 1176 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,919 Deep in debt, and with the season running out, 1177 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,999 the Cheals have got their ten-ton blower 1178 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:08,239 the Cheals have got their ten-ton blower 1179 00:31:08,320 --> 00:31:09,999 stuck in the entrance of their new mineshaft. 1180 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:10,559 stuck in the entrance of their new mineshaft. 1181 00:31:10,640 --> 00:31:11,999 We were trying to get the blower nice and close. 1182 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,919 We were trying to get the blower nice and close. 1183 00:31:13,000 --> 00:31:13,999 Just the dirt around the hole was a bit soft. 1184 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,919 Just the dirt around the hole was a bit soft. 1185 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:17,999 And, yes, it just went straight down. 1186 00:31:18,080 --> 00:31:19,999 Stand clear. I don't want the chain flying off and hitting anyone. 1187 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,199 Stand clear. I don't want the chain flying off and hitting anyone. 1188 00:31:21,280 --> 00:31:21,999 To get the blower out, 1189 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:23,319 To get the blower out, 1190 00:31:23,400 --> 00:31:23,999 Chris needs the might of his 570-horsepower haulage truck. 1191 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,999 Chris needs the might of his 570-horsepower haulage truck. 1192 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:27,919 Chris needs the might of his 570-horsepower haulage truck. 1193 00:31:34,040 --> 00:31:35,999 At the moment, we're at the start of day four. 1194 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,399 At the moment, we're at the start of day four. 1195 00:31:36,480 --> 00:31:37,999 It's a bit worrying considering we haven't actually gotten down 1196 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,439 It's a bit worrying considering we haven't actually gotten down 1197 00:31:39,520 --> 00:31:39,999 and started digging. We've only got the hole. 1198 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,639 and started digging. We've only got the hole. 1199 00:31:43,160 --> 00:31:43,999 Money is going out. Nothing's coming in 1200 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:44,959 Money is going out. Nothing's coming in 1201 00:31:45,040 --> 00:31:45,999 cos we're not getting through any dirt. 1202 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:46,839 cos we're not getting through any dirt. 1203 00:31:46,920 --> 00:31:47,999 And we've got this really, really short window to make some money, 1204 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,999 And we've got this really, really short window to make some money, 1205 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:50,079 And we've got this really, really short window to make some money, 1206 00:31:50,160 --> 00:31:51,999 and at the moment, every day counts, 1207 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:52,279 and at the moment, every day counts, 1208 00:31:52,360 --> 00:31:53,999 and just these little things are just chewing up so much time. 1209 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,359 and just these little things are just chewing up so much time. 1210 00:31:55,440 --> 00:31:55,999 I've got some 40-mil steel plate. 1211 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:57,999 I've got some 40-mil steel plate. 1212 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:58,439 I've got some 40-mil steel plate. 1213 00:32:00,120 --> 00:32:01,999 I'll put steel plate over it. 1214 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:02,119 I'll put steel plate over it. 1215 00:32:03,160 --> 00:32:03,999 It cannot fall in there, can it? 1216 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:05,159 It cannot fall in there, can it? 1217 00:32:21,200 --> 00:32:21,999 It's all good to go now, hopefully. 1218 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,519 It's all good to go now, hopefully. 1219 00:32:23,600 --> 00:32:23,999 All we got to do now is put the pipes down, and we can start work. 1220 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,999 All we got to do now is put the pipes down, and we can start work. 1221 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,559 All we got to do now is put the pipes down, and we can start work. 1222 00:32:31,240 --> 00:32:31,999 At the bottom of the 13-metre shaft, 1223 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,959 At the bottom of the 13-metre shaft, 1224 00:32:34,040 --> 00:32:35,999 Chris will bell out, widening the hole for a digger 1225 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,039 Chris will bell out, widening the hole for a digger 1226 00:32:37,120 --> 00:32:37,999 that will create the tunnels. 1227 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,119 that will create the tunnels. 1228 00:32:42,440 --> 00:32:43,999 Like that sound. 1229 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:44,439 Like that sound. 1230 00:32:45,720 --> 00:32:45,999 Jackhammering this cement-like sandstone is slow, 1231 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,999 Jackhammering this cement-like sandstone is slow, 1232 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,799 Jackhammering this cement-like sandstone is slow, 1233 00:32:48,880 --> 00:32:49,999 with only two cubic metres cleared in an hour. 1234 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,839 with only two cubic metres cleared in an hour. 1235 00:32:51,920 --> 00:32:51,999 Put your helmet on and come down. We'll take turns on the hammer. 1236 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:53,999 Put your helmet on and come down. We'll take turns on the hammer. 1237 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,279 Put your helmet on and come down. We'll take turns on the hammer. 1238 00:32:55,360 --> 00:32:55,999 I'm gonna jump down there with him. 1239 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,359 I'm gonna jump down there with him. 1240 00:33:00,160 --> 00:33:01,999 When you start up there, start on a bit of an angle. 1241 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:02,959 When you start up there, start on a bit of an angle. 1242 00:33:03,040 --> 00:33:03,999 Once your tip gets in there, then lift it up. 1243 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,159 Once your tip gets in there, then lift it up. 1244 00:33:06,280 --> 00:33:07,999 He hasn't had much of an opportunity the last few years 1245 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,479 He hasn't had much of an opportunity the last few years 1246 00:33:09,560 --> 00:33:09,999 because he's been studying so hard, 1247 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,639 because he's been studying so hard, 1248 00:33:11,720 --> 00:33:11,999 and obviously, the best way he can learn 1249 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,999 and obviously, the best way he can learn 1250 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,079 and obviously, the best way he can learn 1251 00:33:14,160 --> 00:33:15,919 is just to be put on it and left alone. 1252 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,719 He picks things up pretty quick. 1253 00:33:17,800 --> 00:33:17,999 That's it. 1254 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,799 That's it. 1255 00:33:21,120 --> 00:33:21,999 Yeah, it's really nice being down here and actually digging. 1256 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,999 Yeah, it's really nice being down here and actually digging. 1257 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,079 Yeah, it's really nice being down here and actually digging. 1258 00:33:45,080 --> 00:33:45,999 We better be able to because we're at the end of the season 1259 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,559 We better be able to because we're at the end of the season 1260 00:33:47,640 --> 00:33:47,999 and this is our only shot. 1261 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,199 and this is our only shot. 1262 00:33:58,280 --> 00:33:59,999 OK. Here's hoping. Right here. 1263 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,239 OK. Here's hoping. Right here. 1264 00:34:02,520 --> 00:34:03,999 Now what you do, all right, 1265 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:04,799 Now what you do, all right, 1266 00:34:04,880 --> 00:34:05,999 just around the edges. OK. 1267 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,199 just around the edges. OK. 1268 00:34:07,280 --> 00:34:07,999 For the McFarlanes, their entire season 1269 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,919 For the McFarlanes, their entire season 1270 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,999 rests on Gavan's find of an opal nobby 1271 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,439 rests on Gavan's find of an opal nobby 1272 00:34:12,520 --> 00:34:13,999 that could be worth thousands. 1273 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:14,519 that could be worth thousands. 1274 00:34:14,600 --> 00:34:15,999 You're probably better off doing these back here. 1275 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:16,959 You're probably better off doing these back here. 1276 00:34:17,040 --> 00:34:17,999 You got more... OK, yeah. I like the idea. 1277 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,159 You got more... OK, yeah. I like the idea. 1278 00:34:19,240 --> 00:34:19,999 He's putting faith in his budding miner daughter, 1279 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:21,839 He's putting faith in his budding miner daughter, 1280 00:34:21,920 --> 00:34:21,999 16-year-old Teagan, to cut away the outer layer of sandstone. 1281 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,999 16-year-old Teagan, to cut away the outer layer of sandstone. 1282 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,879 16-year-old Teagan, to cut away the outer layer of sandstone. 1283 00:34:25,960 --> 00:34:25,999 Here you go. Oh, gosh. 1284 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,959 Here you go. Oh, gosh. 1285 00:34:29,720 --> 00:34:29,999 You see OK? Yeah. Ah! 1286 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,719 You see OK? Yeah. Ah! 1287 00:34:33,160 --> 00:34:33,999 So Dad wanted me to, like, chip at the nobby 1288 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:35,999 So Dad wanted me to, like, chip at the nobby 1289 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,319 So Dad wanted me to, like, chip at the nobby 1290 00:34:36,400 --> 00:34:37,999 to get, like, the dirt off it and see if there was anything in there. 1291 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,999 to get, like, the dirt off it and see if there was anything in there. 1292 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:40,079 to get, like, the dirt off it and see if there was anything in there. 1293 00:34:40,160 --> 00:34:41,999 We need to get a little one. (BOTH CHUCKLE) 1294 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,559 We need to get a little one. (BOTH CHUCKLE) 1295 00:34:42,640 --> 00:34:43,999 It's been nerve-wracking when you first do it cos you're like, 1296 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,679 It's been nerve-wracking when you first do it cos you're like, 1297 00:34:45,760 --> 00:34:45,999 "What happens if it's a big, expensive one, and you break it?" 1298 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,999 "What happens if it's a big, expensive one, and you break it?" 1299 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,679 "What happens if it's a big, expensive one, and you break it?" 1300 00:34:48,760 --> 00:34:49,999 A little bit more there. 1301 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:50,759 A little bit more there. 1302 00:34:52,320 --> 00:34:53,999 Yeah, now it's getting into the opal. Ooh! 1303 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,399 Yeah, now it's getting into the opal. Ooh! 1304 00:34:56,480 --> 00:34:57,999 I feel like if Dad wasn't there, I would've chopped it right in half. 1305 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,999 I feel like if Dad wasn't there, I would've chopped it right in half. 1306 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,079 I feel like if Dad wasn't there, I would've chopped it right in half. 1307 00:35:00,160 --> 00:35:01,999 Yep. Can I take that much? Yeah, go on if you can. 1308 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:03,199 Yep. Can I take that much? Yeah, go on if you can. 1309 00:35:07,080 --> 00:35:07,999 There you go. Oh, look, there's... 1310 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,079 There you go. Oh, look, there's... 1311 00:35:09,160 --> 00:35:09,999 I mean, you can see it's purple and blue. Look, in there. 1312 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,839 I mean, you can see it's purple and blue. Look, in there. 1313 00:35:11,920 --> 00:35:11,999 We're gonna give it a rub so we can see. 1314 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,639 We're gonna give it a rub so we can see. 1315 00:35:13,720 --> 00:35:13,999 Give it a rub and have a look. 1316 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,359 Give it a rub and have a look. 1317 00:35:16,880 --> 00:35:17,999 Connie's skill at rubbing the stones on her polishing wheel 1318 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,959 Connie's skill at rubbing the stones on her polishing wheel 1319 00:35:20,040 --> 00:35:21,999 will reveal the true value of the opal, a gem or a dud. 1320 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,999 will reveal the true value of the opal, a gem or a dud. 1321 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,719 will reveal the true value of the opal, a gem or a dud. 1322 00:35:24,800 --> 00:35:25,999 So I get to rub the stones. 1323 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:26,519 So I get to rub the stones. 1324 00:35:26,600 --> 00:35:27,999 It's my way of helping, being part of the team. 1325 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,919 It's my way of helping, being part of the team. 1326 00:35:31,480 --> 00:35:31,999 There's a lot of sand in it. Yeah, I know. 1327 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,479 There's a lot of sand in it. Yeah, I know. 1328 00:35:34,480 --> 00:35:35,999 I'd take it all the way to the black. 1329 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,519 I'd take it all the way to the black. 1330 00:35:36,600 --> 00:35:37,999 Yeah? Yeah. 1331 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:38,599 Yeah? Yeah. 1332 00:35:44,280 --> 00:35:45,999 It's not quite what we want, but she's pretty. 1333 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:46,599 It's not quite what we want, but she's pretty. 1334 00:35:46,680 --> 00:35:47,999 You can see little bits of purple, a little bit of green, and... 1335 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,999 You can see little bits of purple, a little bit of green, and... 1336 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:50,479 You can see little bits of purple, a little bit of green, and... 1337 00:35:50,560 --> 00:35:51,999 but I think the sand's definitely got to the middle of it. Yeah. 1338 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:53,959 but I think the sand's definitely got to the middle of it. Yeah. 1339 00:35:55,280 --> 00:35:55,999 It's not gonna get us a new roof. No. No. 1340 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,439 It's not gonna get us a new roof. No. No. 1341 00:35:59,040 --> 00:35:59,999 The nobby kind of like came out nice, 1342 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,239 The nobby kind of like came out nice, 1343 00:36:01,320 --> 00:36:01,999 but there was sand straight through. 1344 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,839 but there was sand straight through. 1345 00:36:03,920 --> 00:36:03,999 The McFarlanes' nobby is a black opal called "sunflash". 1346 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,999 The McFarlanes' nobby is a black opal called "sunflash". 1347 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,999 The McFarlanes' nobby is a black opal called "sunflash". 1348 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:08,039 The McFarlanes' nobby is a black opal called "sunflash". 1349 00:36:08,120 --> 00:36:09,999 It has no colour bar, with only specks of floating green. 1350 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,799 It has no colour bar, with only specks of floating green. 1351 00:36:11,880 --> 00:36:11,999 There are three to four grams or 15 to 20 carats. 1352 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,999 There are three to four grams or 15 to 20 carats. 1353 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,639 There are three to four grams or 15 to 20 carats. 1354 00:36:15,720 --> 00:36:15,999 No money in it, sadly. No money. 1355 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:17,999 No money in it, sadly. No money. 1356 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,639 No money in it, sadly. No money. 1357 00:36:18,720 --> 00:36:19,999 Heading in the right direction. OK. 1358 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:20,719 Heading in the right direction. OK. 1359 00:36:20,800 --> 00:36:21,999 We just got to keep it going. That's right. 1360 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:22,799 We just got to keep it going. That's right. 1361 00:36:22,880 --> 00:36:23,999 Colour was in the potch, 1362 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,839 Colour was in the potch, 1363 00:36:24,920 --> 00:36:25,999 and Gavan tells me that that is what we're looking for. 1364 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:27,959 and Gavan tells me that that is what we're looking for. 1365 00:36:28,040 --> 00:36:29,679 If he keeps on digging where he is 1366 00:36:29,760 --> 00:36:29,999 or moves a couple of centimetres to the left or to the right, 1367 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,999 or moves a couple of centimetres to the left or to the right, 1368 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:32,519 or moves a couple of centimetres to the left or to the right, 1369 00:36:32,600 --> 00:36:33,999 we might find that elusive opal. 1370 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:34,599 we might find that elusive opal. 1371 00:36:34,680 --> 00:36:35,999 It just tells me to keep going, keep trying, keep working. 1372 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,759 It just tells me to keep going, keep trying, keep working. 1373 00:36:37,840 --> 00:36:37,999 I guess when I do find it, 1374 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,639 I guess when I do find it, 1375 00:36:39,720 --> 00:36:39,999 I'll be probably doing backflips and handstands and... 1376 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:41,999 I'll be probably doing backflips and handstands and... 1377 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:42,639 I'll be probably doing backflips and handstands and... 1378 00:36:58,800 --> 00:36:59,999 Oh! Up there. 1379 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,999 Oh! Up there. 1380 00:37:01,080 --> 00:37:01,999 Look at that. We got opal in the wall. 1381 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,999 Look at that. We got opal in the wall. 1382 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:04,479 Look at that. We got opal in the wall. 1383 00:37:04,560 --> 00:37:05,999 After surviving torrential storms 1384 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,559 After surviving torrential storms 1385 00:37:06,640 --> 00:37:07,999 that threatened to wash out their claim, 1386 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:08,999 that threatened to wash out their claim, 1387 00:37:09,080 --> 00:37:09,999 the Young Guns have broken through to a new opal-bearing mine. 1388 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,999 the Young Guns have broken through to a new opal-bearing mine. 1389 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,079 the Young Guns have broken through to a new opal-bearing mine. 1390 00:37:13,160 --> 00:37:13,999 Some colour, for sure. Oh, it keeps going. 1391 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,999 Some colour, for sure. Oh, it keeps going. 1392 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:16,479 Some colour, for sure. Oh, it keeps going. 1393 00:37:16,560 --> 00:37:17,999 This looks good, boys. Come on. 1394 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,559 This looks good, boys. Come on. 1395 00:37:18,640 --> 00:37:19,999 Keep going. Keep going. 1396 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:20,879 Keep going. Keep going. 1397 00:37:20,960 --> 00:37:21,999 That's the money going in. 1398 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:22,959 That's the money going in. 1399 00:37:24,200 --> 00:37:25,999 Whoa. Oh, that's a big boy. 1400 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:26,439 Whoa. Oh, that's a big boy. 1401 00:37:26,520 --> 00:37:27,999 That's a big one. That's some red and green. 1402 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,159 That's a big one. That's some red and green. 1403 00:37:29,240 --> 00:37:29,999 Boys. I think that's probably it. 1404 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,519 Boys. I think that's probably it. 1405 00:37:31,600 --> 00:37:31,999 Our bucket's pretty much full there. 1406 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,599 Our bucket's pretty much full there. 1407 00:37:40,040 --> 00:37:41,999 Let's do some cutting, boys. 1408 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:42,079 Let's do some cutting, boys. 1409 00:37:43,080 --> 00:37:43,999 Jaymin's decided that to up the price 1410 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,199 Jaymin's decided that to up the price 1411 00:37:45,280 --> 00:37:45,999 of the opal that we found, he's gonna cut it. 1412 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:47,879 of the opal that we found, he's gonna cut it. 1413 00:37:47,960 --> 00:37:47,999 Jaymin Sullivan has been learning to cut opals 1414 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,999 Jaymin Sullivan has been learning to cut opals 1415 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:50,919 Jaymin Sullivan has been learning to cut opals 1416 00:37:51,000 --> 00:37:51,999 from his experienced mining father for the past year. 1417 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:53,999 from his experienced mining father for the past year. 1418 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,079 from his experienced mining father for the past year. 1419 00:37:54,160 --> 00:37:55,999 I'm just going to grab a couple of stones and clean up the edges 1420 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:57,239 I'm just going to grab a couple of stones and clean up the edges 1421 00:37:57,320 --> 00:37:57,999 and just see, you know, what opal is beneath. 1422 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,439 and just see, you know, what opal is beneath. 1423 00:37:59,520 --> 00:37:59,999 Using his dad's polishing and cutting wheels, 1424 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,719 Using his dad's polishing and cutting wheels, 1425 00:38:01,800 --> 00:38:01,999 the value of the stones is now in Jaymin's hands. 1426 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:03,999 the value of the stones is now in Jaymin's hands. 1427 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,119 the value of the stones is now in Jaymin's hands. 1428 00:38:05,200 --> 00:38:05,999 Every time I touch this bit of opal 1429 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,839 Every time I touch this bit of opal 1430 00:38:06,920 --> 00:38:07,999 to the grinding wheel there, we're losing money. 1431 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:09,199 to the grinding wheel there, we're losing money. 1432 00:38:09,280 --> 00:38:09,999 So we don't want that to happen. 1433 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:10,879 So we don't want that to happen. 1434 00:38:10,960 --> 00:38:11,999 We want to take off as little as possible. 1435 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,799 We want to take off as little as possible. 1436 00:38:12,880 --> 00:38:13,999 All the stones we cut right now are all going to be freeform. 1437 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,839 All the stones we cut right now are all going to be freeform. 1438 00:38:15,920 --> 00:38:15,999 Opals can be cut freeform, which maintains the irregular edges, 1439 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:17,999 Opals can be cut freeform, which maintains the irregular edges, 1440 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,999 Opals can be cut freeform, which maintains the irregular edges, 1441 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:20,759 Opals can be cut freeform, which maintains the irregular edges, 1442 00:38:20,840 --> 00:38:21,999 or they can be cut into a calibrated stone, 1443 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,359 or they can be cut into a calibrated stone, 1444 00:38:23,440 --> 00:38:23,999 which has perfect symmetry. 1445 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,559 which has perfect symmetry. 1446 00:38:25,640 --> 00:38:25,999 So if we want to make a nice calibrated circle, 1447 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,999 So if we want to make a nice calibrated circle, 1448 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:28,559 So if we want to make a nice calibrated circle, 1449 00:38:28,640 --> 00:38:29,999 you would draw with a little pencil around there. 1450 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,959 you would draw with a little pencil around there. 1451 00:38:31,040 --> 00:38:31,999 So you'll be able to just follow your outline. 1452 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,239 So you'll be able to just follow your outline. 1453 00:38:33,320 --> 00:38:33,999 But if you're making something like that, 1454 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:35,239 But if you're making something like that, 1455 00:38:35,320 --> 00:38:35,999 that means you're losing that other beautiful stone. 1456 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,759 that means you're losing that other beautiful stone. 1457 00:38:37,840 --> 00:38:37,999 You've got to decide if you want to keep it as a freeform 1458 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,999 You've got to decide if you want to keep it as a freeform 1459 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:40,599 You've got to decide if you want to keep it as a freeform 1460 00:38:40,680 --> 00:38:41,999 or, you know, you take more of your opal away 1461 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,559 or, you know, you take more of your opal away 1462 00:38:43,640 --> 00:38:43,999 and make something that might sell a little bit quicker. 1463 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:45,999 and make something that might sell a little bit quicker. 1464 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:46,439 and make something that might sell a little bit quicker. 1465 00:38:46,520 --> 00:38:47,999 So it's always a bit of a gamble. 1466 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,519 So it's always a bit of a gamble. 1467 00:38:50,680 --> 00:38:51,999 Look at that. (CHUCKLING) 1468 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:52,679 Look at that. (CHUCKLING) 1469 00:38:54,040 --> 00:38:55,999 That's awesome. 1470 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:56,039 That's awesome. 1471 00:38:56,120 --> 00:38:57,999 That's that parcel done. 1472 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:58,159 That's that parcel done. 1473 00:38:58,240 --> 00:38:59,999 Just got to get a value now and see what we've actually got. 1474 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,079 Just got to get a value now and see what we've actually got. 1475 00:39:02,400 --> 00:39:03,999 Jaymin has asked local veteran miner 1476 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:05,279 Jaymin has asked local veteran miner 1477 00:39:05,360 --> 00:39:05,999 and opal buyer Micah to value their find. 1478 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,999 and opal buyer Micah to value their find. 1479 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:08,559 and opal buyer Micah to value their find. 1480 00:39:08,640 --> 00:39:09,999 So these are the opals I was calling you up about. 1481 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:10,999 So these are the opals I was calling you up about. 1482 00:39:11,080 --> 00:39:11,999 Hey, man. What do you think, Micah? 1483 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,999 Hey, man. What do you think, Micah? 1484 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:14,079 Hey, man. What do you think, Micah? 1485 00:39:16,440 --> 00:39:17,999 What weight? Uh, we got about 18 carats. 1486 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,519 What weight? Uh, we got about 18 carats. 1487 00:39:20,480 --> 00:39:21,999 That one's probably the best one. Oh, mate, that's beautiful. 1488 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,399 That one's probably the best one. Oh, mate, that's beautiful. 1489 00:39:23,480 --> 00:39:23,999 That's a kingstone there. That's six or so... Six, right... 1490 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,999 That's a kingstone there. That's six or so... Six, right... 1491 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:27,799 That's a kingstone there. That's six or so... Six, right... 1492 00:39:28,920 --> 00:39:29,999 The anticipation is killing me. Yeah, mate. 1493 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,599 The anticipation is killing me. Yeah, mate. 1494 00:39:31,680 --> 00:39:31,999 Another six and... (MUMBLING) 1495 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999 Another six and... (MUMBLING) 1496 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,159 Another six and... (MUMBLING) 1497 00:39:36,920 --> 00:39:37,999 Mate, I'd say between seven and eight thousand. 1498 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,239 Mate, I'd say between seven and eight thousand. 1499 00:39:40,520 --> 00:39:41,999 That's fantastic. Thank you for that, Micah. 1500 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,039 That's fantastic. Thank you for that, Micah. 1501 00:39:43,120 --> 00:39:43,999 That's all we needed to hear, I think. 1502 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,359 That's all we needed to hear, I think. 1503 00:39:45,440 --> 00:39:45,999 The Young Guns have found crystal opal, 1504 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,999 The Young Guns have found crystal opal, 1505 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,159 The Young Guns have found crystal opal, 1506 00:39:48,240 --> 00:39:49,999 featuring the full spectrum of colours. 1507 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,039 featuring the full spectrum of colours. 1508 00:39:51,120 --> 00:39:51,999 It has been cut and polished, and there's 3.6 grams, 1509 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,999 It has been cut and polished, and there's 3.6 grams, 1510 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,159 It has been cut and polished, and there's 3.6 grams, 1511 00:39:55,240 --> 00:39:55,999 with a top-end value of $8,000. 1512 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,999 with a top-end value of $8,000. 1513 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:58,359 with a top-end value of $8,000. 1514 00:40:01,360 --> 00:40:01,999 That's like three months of working our dead-end jobs at home. 1515 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,999 That's like three months of working our dead-end jobs at home. 1516 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:05,079 That's like three months of working our dead-end jobs at home. 1517 00:40:05,160 --> 00:40:05,999 (BLEEP) We're opal miners now. 1518 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,999 (BLEEP) We're opal miners now. 1519 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:08,119 (BLEEP) We're opal miners now. 1520 00:40:08,200 --> 00:40:09,999 We had problems with flooding. 1521 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:10,199 We had problems with flooding. 1522 00:40:10,280 --> 00:40:11,999 Everything just seemed to be against us. 1523 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,679 Everything just seemed to be against us. 1524 00:40:12,760 --> 00:40:13,999 The next moment, you just see this sparkle, 1525 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:14,639 The next moment, you just see this sparkle, 1526 00:40:14,720 --> 00:40:15,999 this rainbow behind the wall, 1527 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:16,279 this rainbow behind the wall, 1528 00:40:16,360 --> 00:40:17,999 and that's what makes it worthwhile. 1529 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,359 and that's what makes it worthwhile. 1530 00:40:18,440 --> 00:40:19,999 When you see that buried treasure underground, 1531 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:20,599 When you see that buried treasure underground, 1532 00:40:20,680 --> 00:40:21,999 it's just something special. 1533 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:22,279 it's just something special. 1534 00:40:22,360 --> 00:40:23,999 Right now, I've become completely adjusted 1535 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,439 Right now, I've become completely adjusted 1536 00:40:24,520 --> 00:40:25,999 to the lifestyle of an opal miner. 1537 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:26,199 to the lifestyle of an opal miner. 1538 00:40:26,280 --> 00:40:27,999 You know, it's just so rewarding. 1539 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:28,359 You know, it's just so rewarding. 1540 00:40:28,440 --> 00:40:29,999 You move enough dirt, you're gonna find opal. 1541 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,599 You move enough dirt, you're gonna find opal. 1542 00:40:30,680 --> 00:40:31,999 That's just something you can't get in other jobs. So that's why 1543 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,679 That's just something you can't get in other jobs. So that's why 1544 00:40:33,760 --> 00:40:33,999 it's just one of the best jobs in the world. 1545 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,839 it's just one of the best jobs in the world. 1546 00:40:45,440 --> 00:40:45,999 I just hope we get something by tonight, it's already... 1547 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,999 I just hope we get something by tonight, it's already... 1548 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,079 I just hope we get something by tonight, it's already... 1549 00:40:49,440 --> 00:40:49,999 It's already cut the grain going out. 1550 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,599 It's already cut the grain going out. 1551 00:40:54,080 --> 00:40:55,999 I just hope it's not for nothing, you know. Yeah, exactly. 1552 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,999 I just hope it's not for nothing, you know. Yeah, exactly. 1553 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:58,119 I just hope it's not for nothing, you know. Yeah, exactly. 1554 00:40:58,200 --> 00:40:59,999 After the worst drought in a decade 1555 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,319 After the worst drought in a decade 1556 00:41:00,400 --> 00:41:01,999 destroyed their grain trucking business, 1557 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,039 destroyed their grain trucking business, 1558 00:41:03,120 --> 00:41:03,999 father and son team Chris and Oscar Cheal 1559 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,759 father and son team Chris and Oscar Cheal 1560 00:41:05,840 --> 00:41:05,999 are banking on their first truck load of dirt holding opals. 1561 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,999 are banking on their first truck load of dirt holding opals. 1562 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,359 are banking on their first truck load of dirt holding opals. 1563 00:41:09,440 --> 00:41:09,999 Scott's been kind enough 1564 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,039 Scott's been kind enough 1565 00:41:11,120 --> 00:41:11,999 to let us use the agitator, so we'll get this in. 1566 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,319 to let us use the agitator, so we'll get this in. 1567 00:41:13,400 --> 00:41:13,999 The agitator's free this afternoon. 1568 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,519 The agitator's free this afternoon. 1569 00:41:15,600 --> 00:41:15,999 Chris and Oscar are going to put a load through that, 1570 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,839 Chris and Oscar are going to put a load through that, 1571 00:41:17,920 --> 00:41:17,999 just to help him out. 1572 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,439 just to help him out. 1573 00:41:19,520 --> 00:41:19,999 Scott said you see bugger all 1574 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,399 Scott said you see bugger all 1575 00:41:21,480 --> 00:41:21,999 when you're digging it, so let's hope he's right. 1576 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,999 when you're digging it, so let's hope he's right. 1577 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,119 when you're digging it, so let's hope he's right. 1578 00:41:24,200 --> 00:41:25,999 Cos we didn't really see much down there, did we? No. 1579 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:26,999 Cos we didn't really see much down there, did we? No. 1580 00:41:28,120 --> 00:41:29,999 A converted cement mixer, 1581 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,159 A converted cement mixer, 1582 00:41:30,240 --> 00:41:31,999 the agitator uses thousands of litres of water 1583 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:32,999 the agitator uses thousands of litres of water 1584 00:41:33,080 --> 00:41:33,999 to wash away dirt until all that remains are rocks and any opal. 1585 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,999 to wash away dirt until all that remains are rocks and any opal. 1586 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,639 to wash away dirt until all that remains are rocks and any opal. 1587 00:41:37,720 --> 00:41:37,999 Scott's here with his family, 1588 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:39,239 Scott's here with his family, 1589 00:41:39,320 --> 00:41:39,999 and then there's Dad and I, and a few others. 1590 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:41,199 and then there's Dad and I, and a few others. 1591 00:41:42,240 --> 00:41:43,799 We could find absolutely nothing. 1592 00:41:43,880 --> 00:41:43,999 We could find a million dollars, you never know. 1593 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,999 We could find a million dollars, you never know. 1594 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,079 We could find a million dollars, you never know. 1595 00:41:47,480 --> 00:41:47,999 Yeah, it all comes down to money, doesn't it? 1596 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,799 Yeah, it all comes down to money, doesn't it? 1597 00:41:49,880 --> 00:41:49,999 With no money there, we need to cover the costs, 1598 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,999 With no money there, we need to cover the costs, 1599 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:52,599 With no money there, we need to cover the costs, 1600 00:41:52,680 --> 00:41:53,999 or, you know, we don't go ahead. 1601 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,239 or, you know, we don't go ahead. 1602 00:41:55,320 --> 00:41:55,999 Whatever Chris and Oscar find will be split 70:30 with Scott, 1603 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:57,999 Whatever Chris and Oscar find will be split 70:30 with Scott, 1604 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:59,999 Whatever Chris and Oscar find will be split 70:30 with Scott, 1605 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,359 Whatever Chris and Oscar find will be split 70:30 with Scott, 1606 00:42:00,440 --> 00:42:01,999 so they'll need to find over two and a half thousand dollars... 1607 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,599 so they'll need to find over two and a half thousand dollars... 1608 00:42:03,680 --> 00:42:03,999 Bunch of the same. ..just to cover their costs. 1609 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,959 Bunch of the same. ..just to cover their costs. 1610 00:42:19,000 --> 00:42:19,999 Hey, look at that. 1611 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:20,999 Hey, look at that. 1612 00:42:22,040 --> 00:42:23,999 Nice bit of colour in it. 1613 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:24,039 Nice bit of colour in it. 1614 00:42:24,120 --> 00:42:25,999 Oh, yeah. That's a good sign. 1615 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:26,959 Oh, yeah. That's a good sign. 1616 00:42:31,080 --> 00:42:31,999 Oi, Dad, found a nice bit of colour. 1617 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,759 Oi, Dad, found a nice bit of colour. 1618 00:42:40,040 --> 00:42:41,999 You can make a little green bar in it. 1619 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,039 You can make a little green bar in it. 1620 00:42:44,720 --> 00:42:45,999 Hey, check that out. Could be the colour, nice, big nobby. 1621 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:47,999 Hey, check that out. Could be the colour, nice, big nobby. 1622 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,079 Hey, check that out. Could be the colour, nice, big nobby. 1623 00:42:49,080 --> 00:42:49,999 Oh, hey, it's going on, eh? 1624 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,079 Oh, hey, it's going on, eh? 1625 00:42:52,600 --> 00:42:53,999 A little bit of red down and it's on black. Ah, it's bloody good. 1626 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,999 A little bit of red down and it's on black. Ah, it's bloody good. 1627 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,439 A little bit of red down and it's on black. Ah, it's bloody good. 1628 00:42:57,560 --> 00:42:57,999 The Cheals have found crystal opal, 1629 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,999 The Cheals have found crystal opal, 1630 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,319 The Cheals have found crystal opal, 1631 00:43:00,400 --> 00:43:01,999 green and blue, with some of it on a valuable black base. 1632 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:03,959 green and blue, with some of it on a valuable black base. 1633 00:43:04,040 --> 00:43:05,999 In the rough, there are 20 grams of it. 1634 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,439 In the rough, there are 20 grams of it. 1635 00:43:07,440 --> 00:43:07,999 Some good colour here. Nice little pea nobbies, nice bright colour. 1636 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,999 Some good colour here. Nice little pea nobbies, nice bright colour. 1637 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,519 Some good colour here. Nice little pea nobbies, nice bright colour. 1638 00:43:11,600 --> 00:43:11,999 In the rough, at a guess, two grand. 1639 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,999 In the rough, at a guess, two grand. 1640 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:14,839 In the rough, at a guess, two grand. 1641 00:43:14,920 --> 00:43:15,999 Their $1,400-share won't cover costs, 1642 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,999 Their $1,400-share won't cover costs, 1643 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,159 Their $1,400-share won't cover costs, 1644 00:43:18,240 --> 00:43:19,999 but it's the sign the father and son team need. 1645 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:21,199 but it's the sign the father and son team need. 1646 00:43:21,280 --> 00:43:21,999 There was a bit of colour there, so it's given me a bit of spark. 1647 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:23,999 There was a bit of colour there, so it's given me a bit of spark. 1648 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:24,639 There was a bit of colour there, so it's given me a bit of spark. 1649 00:43:24,720 --> 00:43:25,999 We'll certainly put the digger down and rip some more dirt out. 1650 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:27,999 We'll certainly put the digger down and rip some more dirt out. 1651 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:28,199 We'll certainly put the digger down and rip some more dirt out. 1652 00:43:28,280 --> 00:43:29,999 Yeah, I'm really confident. Hopefully, you know, 1653 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:30,559 Yeah, I'm really confident. Hopefully, you know, 1654 00:43:30,640 --> 00:43:31,999 it leads us in the right way that we can hit a massive pocket. 1655 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:33,599 it leads us in the right way that we can hit a massive pocket. 1656 00:43:33,680 --> 00:43:33,999 He's been great, Oscar. Just being able to teach him a few things 1657 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,999 He's been great, Oscar. Just being able to teach him a few things 1658 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:36,719 He's been great, Oscar. Just being able to teach him a few things 1659 00:43:36,800 --> 00:43:37,999 and just getting time with him, I mean, he's great to have around. 1660 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:39,919 and just getting time with him, I mean, he's great to have around. 1661 00:43:45,880 --> 00:43:45,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1662 00:43:46,000 --> 00:43:47,879 subtitles by Deluxe 1663 00:43:48,305 --> 00:44:48,464 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm