"Outback Opal Hunters" Episode #4.8

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 . 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:02,479 . 3 00:00:02,560 --> 00:00:03,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... 4 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:04,399 On Outback Opal Hunters... 5 00:00:04,480 --> 00:00:05,999 This is the home of the black opal. Gives me goose bumps. 6 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,839 This is the home of the black opal. Gives me goose bumps. 7 00:00:07,920 --> 00:00:07,999 ..The Tunnel Rats... 8 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,639 ..The Tunnel Rats... 9 00:00:09,720 --> 00:00:09,999 I'm really hoping this could be it. 10 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,279 I'm really hoping this could be it. 11 00:00:11,360 --> 00:00:11,999 ..are fighting to make a new start in unknown ground. 12 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,999 ..are fighting to make a new start in unknown ground. 13 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:15,239 ..are fighting to make a new start in unknown ground. 14 00:00:15,320 --> 00:00:15,999 Right on the black too. 15 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,039 Right on the black too. 16 00:00:17,120 --> 00:00:17,999 Yes! 17 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,159 Yes! 18 00:00:19,240 --> 00:00:19,999 Solo prospector Col Duff feels the heat... 19 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,999 Solo prospector Col Duff feels the heat... 20 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:22,479 Solo prospector Col Duff feels the heat... 21 00:00:22,560 --> 00:00:23,999 Really good for catching the opal. 22 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,799 Really good for catching the opal. 23 00:00:24,880 --> 00:00:25,999 ..hired to find new opal in the vast Outback. 24 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,999 ..hired to find new opal in the vast Outback. 25 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:28,279 ..hired to find new opal in the vast Outback. 26 00:00:28,360 --> 00:00:29,999 There's some good areas to drill that haven't been looked at. 27 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,719 There's some good areas to drill that haven't been looked at. 28 00:00:32,800 --> 00:00:33,999 And with Pete Cooke out of action... I'm running out of ideas. 29 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,999 And with Pete Cooke out of action... I'm running out of ideas. 30 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,119 And with Pete Cooke out of action... I'm running out of ideas. 31 00:00:36,200 --> 00:00:37,999 ..it's the last roll of the dice for apprentice Sam. 32 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:38,999 ..it's the last roll of the dice for apprentice Sam. 33 00:00:39,080 --> 00:00:39,999 It's not working. 34 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:41,399 It's not working. 35 00:00:44,440 --> 00:00:45,999 # Money 36 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:46,439 # Money 37 00:00:47,880 --> 00:00:47,999 # And fancy clothes... # 38 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,999 # And fancy clothes... # 39 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:50,879 # And fancy clothes... # 40 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:58,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 41 00:01:06,520 --> 00:01:07,999 So lucky that we're able to come up here and make a new start. 42 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:09,999 So lucky that we're able to come up here and make a new start. 43 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:10,719 So lucky that we're able to come up here and make a new start. 44 00:01:10,800 --> 00:01:11,999 In the Grawin Opal Field, 45 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,199 In the Grawin Opal Field, 46 00:01:13,280 --> 00:01:13,999 the temperature is pushing 40C. 47 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:15,999 the temperature is pushing 40C. 48 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:16,599 the temperature is pushing 40C. 49 00:01:16,680 --> 00:01:17,999 The end of the season is just weeks away. 50 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,119 The end of the season is just weeks away. 51 00:01:20,120 --> 00:01:21,999 But for Tunnel Rats Bayden Pearse and Lise Grobe, 52 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,119 But for Tunnel Rats Bayden Pearse and Lise Grobe, 53 00:01:23,200 --> 00:01:23,999 their season here is just beginning. 54 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,999 their season here is just beginning. 55 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:26,559 their season here is just beginning. 56 00:01:26,640 --> 00:01:27,999 There's a lot of people who've come from Coober Pedy and other places 57 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,879 There's a lot of people who've come from Coober Pedy and other places 58 00:01:29,960 --> 00:01:29,999 and had a fresh start. You're not the first. Yeah. 59 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,999 and had a fresh start. You're not the first. Yeah. 60 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:32,439 and had a fresh start. You're not the first. Yeah. 61 00:01:32,520 --> 00:01:33,999 They've come here to seek one of the most valuable gemstones in the world: 62 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:35,999 They've come here to seek one of the most valuable gemstones in the world: 63 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,759 They've come here to seek one of the most valuable gemstones in the world: 64 00:01:36,840 --> 00:01:37,999 black opal, worth up to $43,000 a gram. 65 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,999 black opal, worth up to $43,000 a gram. 66 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,639 black opal, worth up to $43,000 a gram. 67 00:01:41,720 --> 00:01:41,999 If I can find some of that stuff - 68 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,959 If I can find some of that stuff - 69 00:01:44,040 --> 00:01:45,999 one stone, you could be looking at $20,000, 70 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:46,879 one stone, you could be looking at $20,000, 71 00:01:46,960 --> 00:01:47,999 just like 17 grand, 20 grand. 72 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,039 just like 17 grand, 20 grand. 73 00:01:49,120 --> 00:01:49,999 We're not used to that kind of material. 74 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:51,559 We're not used to that kind of material. 75 00:01:53,680 --> 00:01:53,999 Whoo! 76 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,679 Whoo! 77 00:01:55,760 --> 00:01:55,999 That is what I call Mintabie opal. (LAUGHS) 78 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,999 That is what I call Mintabie opal. (LAUGHS) 79 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:58,599 That is what I call Mintabie opal. (LAUGHS) 80 00:01:58,680 --> 00:01:59,999 Yes! (LAUGHS) Yes! 81 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,039 Yes! (LAUGHS) Yes! 82 00:02:01,120 --> 00:02:01,999 Two months ago, the Tunnel Rats hit the jackpot. 83 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,999 Two months ago, the Tunnel Rats hit the jackpot. 84 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,039 Two months ago, the Tunnel Rats hit the jackpot. 85 00:02:06,440 --> 00:02:07,999 It's just made things a lot easier for us. 86 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,279 It's just made things a lot easier for us. 87 00:02:09,360 --> 00:02:09,999 That's really changed a lot. 88 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,879 That's really changed a lot. 89 00:02:15,200 --> 00:02:15,999 In the mining township of Mintabie, 90 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:17,479 In the mining township of Mintabie, 91 00:02:17,560 --> 00:02:17,999 Bayden and dad Rodney worked their 40,000m-sq claim - 92 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,999 Bayden and dad Rodney worked their 40,000m-sq claim - 93 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:21,999 Bayden and dad Rodney worked their 40,000m-sq claim - 94 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:22,079 Bayden and dad Rodney worked their 40,000m-sq claim - 95 00:02:22,160 --> 00:02:23,999 Grasshopper. 96 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,159 Grasshopper. 97 00:02:29,920 --> 00:02:29,999 Look at that colour. That is beautiful colour, son. 98 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,999 Look at that colour. That is beautiful colour, son. 99 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:32,799 Look at that colour. That is beautiful colour, son. 100 00:02:32,880 --> 00:02:33,999 (TRIUMPHANT LAUGH) Yay! Whoo! 101 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,119 (TRIUMPHANT LAUGH) Yay! Whoo! 102 00:02:35,200 --> 00:02:35,999 The mine produced their biggest-ever opal find 103 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,999 The mine produced their biggest-ever opal find 104 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,199 The mine produced their biggest-ever opal find 105 00:02:38,280 --> 00:02:39,999 worth $100,000. 106 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:40,479 worth $100,000. 107 00:02:43,840 --> 00:02:43,999 But the find of a lifetime ripped the family apart. 108 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,999 But the find of a lifetime ripped the family apart. 109 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,639 But the find of a lifetime ripped the family apart. 110 00:02:49,160 --> 00:02:49,999 Bayden came and got me, 111 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,839 Bayden came and got me, 112 00:02:51,920 --> 00:02:51,999 and sort of started pushing me back, 113 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,999 and sort of started pushing me back, 114 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:54,199 and sort of started pushing me back, 115 00:02:54,280 --> 00:02:55,999 and I started pushing back against him, 116 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:56,279 and I started pushing back against him, 117 00:02:56,360 --> 00:02:57,999 and he just dropped me down on the ground. 118 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:58,319 and he just dropped me down on the ground. 119 00:02:58,400 --> 00:02:59,999 He's suspicious of me taking money. 120 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,839 He's suspicious of me taking money. 121 00:03:05,320 --> 00:03:05,999 He and I were mates. 122 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,039 He and I were mates. 123 00:03:07,120 --> 00:03:07,999 Mates. Not father and son, we were mates. 124 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,999 Mates. Not father and son, we were mates. 125 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:10,679 Mates. Not father and son, we were mates. 126 00:03:10,760 --> 00:03:11,999 We spoke about everything. 127 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,759 We spoke about everything. 128 00:03:13,600 --> 00:03:13,999 There's Bayden when he was little. 129 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,999 There's Bayden when he was little. 130 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:16,159 There's Bayden when he was little. 131 00:03:17,200 --> 00:03:17,999 Not sitting on his mother's knee, sitting on MY knee. 132 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,759 Not sitting on his mother's knee, sitting on MY knee. 133 00:03:19,840 --> 00:03:19,999 Who's feeding him? His father. 134 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,999 Who's feeding him? His father. 135 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:22,279 Who's feeding him? His father. 136 00:03:23,320 --> 00:03:23,999 Who took him out on the tractor? 137 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,319 Who took him out on the tractor? 138 00:03:26,600 --> 00:03:27,999 (VOICE BREAKS) Who looked after him? 139 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:28,599 (VOICE BREAKS) Who looked after him? 140 00:03:30,880 --> 00:03:31,999 (SNIFFS) 141 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,079 (SNIFFS) 142 00:03:34,280 --> 00:03:35,999 It's been pretty depressing, really. 143 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:36,279 It's been pretty depressing, really. 144 00:03:37,280 --> 00:03:37,999 Makes it hard when there's someone that you used to idolise... 145 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,999 Makes it hard when there's someone that you used to idolise... 146 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:41,999 Makes it hard when there's someone that you used to idolise... 147 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:42,159 Makes it hard when there's someone that you used to idolise... 148 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:45,999 ..that doesn't want to talk to you any more. 149 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:46,159 ..that doesn't want to talk to you any more. 150 00:03:47,600 --> 00:03:47,999 For the Tunnel Rats, there is no turning back. 151 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,999 For the Tunnel Rats, there is no turning back. 152 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:50,799 For the Tunnel Rats, there is no turning back. 153 00:03:53,520 --> 00:03:53,999 The town of Mintabie is being closed down by the authorities 154 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,999 The town of Mintabie is being closed down by the authorities 155 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,439 The town of Mintabie is being closed down by the authorities 156 00:03:57,520 --> 00:03:57,999 and handed back to its traditional owners. 157 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,559 and handed back to its traditional owners. 158 00:04:01,120 --> 00:04:01,999 So I've got a lot of work to do and not much time to do it. 159 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:03,999 So I've got a lot of work to do and not much time to do it. 160 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:04,119 So I've got a lot of work to do and not much time to do it. 161 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:07,999 Rodney must abandon his off-grid home. 162 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,999 Rodney must abandon his off-grid home. 163 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:10,119 Rodney must abandon his off-grid home. 164 00:04:11,480 --> 00:04:11,999 The stress of having to move, 165 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,999 The stress of having to move, 166 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:14,079 The stress of having to move, 167 00:04:14,160 --> 00:04:15,999 it's very emotional. 168 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:16,119 it's very emotional. 169 00:04:16,200 --> 00:04:17,999 (RESTRAINED SOBS) 170 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,199 (RESTRAINED SOBS) 171 00:04:20,640 --> 00:04:21,999 Nothing's in place, 172 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:22,439 Nothing's in place, 173 00:04:22,520 --> 00:04:23,999 and everything's stressful. 174 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:24,719 and everything's stressful. 175 00:04:24,800 --> 00:04:25,999 I don't know what the future holds. 176 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:26,359 I don't know what the future holds. 177 00:04:26,440 --> 00:04:27,999 Well, I've got to make sure that everything that I own 178 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,999 Well, I've got to make sure that everything that I own 179 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:30,039 Well, I've got to make sure that everything that I own 180 00:04:30,120 --> 00:04:31,999 is taken out before D-Day. 181 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:32,919 is taken out before D-Day. 182 00:04:35,040 --> 00:04:35,999 This is home for my four dogs and myself. 183 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,999 This is home for my four dogs and myself. 184 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:38,079 This is home for my four dogs and myself. 185 00:04:41,160 --> 00:04:41,999 It's not a nice feeling. 186 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,079 It's not a nice feeling. 187 00:04:43,160 --> 00:04:43,999 The place you've called home for 26 years... 188 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,999 The place you've called home for 26 years... 189 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:46,159 The place you've called home for 26 years... 190 00:04:47,200 --> 00:04:47,999 It's a strange feeling. 191 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,199 It's a strange feeling. 192 00:04:55,720 --> 00:04:55,999 1,500km away to the east... 193 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,999 1,500km away to the east... 194 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:58,519 1,500km away to the east... 195 00:04:58,600 --> 00:04:59,999 Reliable - you mean stability-wise? 196 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,479 Reliable - you mean stability-wise? 197 00:05:01,560 --> 00:05:01,999 Stable opal, it doesn't crack. Yeah, stable. 198 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,999 Stable opal, it doesn't crack. Yeah, stable. 199 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:04,159 Stable opal, it doesn't crack. Yeah, stable. 200 00:05:04,240 --> 00:05:05,999 Bayden and Lise are starting again 201 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:06,759 Bayden and Lise are starting again 202 00:05:06,840 --> 00:05:07,999 with old friend Murray - Muzz - Cantwell. 203 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,639 with old friend Murray - Muzz - Cantwell. 204 00:05:09,720 --> 00:05:09,999 So, this area that we're coming into now, 205 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:11,919 So, this area that we're coming into now, 206 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,999 this is what they call Millionaires Road. 207 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:14,679 this is what they call Millionaires Road. 208 00:05:14,760 --> 00:05:15,999 A lot of opal came out of this area. I like the sound of that! 209 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,999 A lot of opal came out of this area. I like the sound of that! 210 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,879 A lot of opal came out of this area. I like the sound of that! 211 00:05:18,960 --> 00:05:19,999 Muzz, Bayden and Lise have done a deal... 212 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:21,919 Muzz, Bayden and Lise have done a deal... 213 00:05:23,080 --> 00:05:23,999 Alrighty. So this is it. 214 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,159 Alrighty. So this is it. 215 00:05:25,240 --> 00:05:25,999 ..explore an abandoned mine on Muzz's claim 216 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,999 ..explore an abandoned mine on Muzz's claim 217 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:28,199 ..explore an abandoned mine on Muzz's claim 218 00:05:28,280 --> 00:05:29,999 for a half share of any opal found. 219 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,479 for a half share of any opal found. 220 00:05:31,560 --> 00:05:31,999 No-one's been down this hole for probably about seven years. 221 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,999 No-one's been down this hole for probably about seven years. 222 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,159 No-one's been down this hole for probably about seven years. 223 00:05:35,240 --> 00:05:35,999 Oh, wow. You said that claim was flooded. 224 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,319 Oh, wow. You said that claim was flooded. 225 00:05:37,400 --> 00:05:37,999 The claim down the bottom level 226 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,079 The claim down the bottom level 227 00:05:39,160 --> 00:05:39,999 used to get a lot of water in it... Yep. 228 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:40,839 used to get a lot of water in it... Yep. 229 00:05:40,920 --> 00:05:41,999 ..from all the other claims around. 230 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,919 ..from all the other claims around. 231 00:05:45,280 --> 00:05:45,999 I don't know what to expect. It's all new to me. 232 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,599 I don't know what to expect. It's all new to me. 233 00:05:47,680 --> 00:05:47,999 One person at a time. Yep. 234 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,559 One person at a time. Yep. 235 00:05:49,640 --> 00:05:49,999 Just hang on to the handrails. Three points to contact. 236 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,999 Just hang on to the handrails. Three points to contact. 237 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:52,319 Just hang on to the handrails. Three points to contact. 238 00:05:52,400 --> 00:05:53,999 Keep your feet on the rails, and you'll be all right. 239 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,439 Keep your feet on the rails, and you'll be all right. 240 00:05:55,520 --> 00:05:55,999 Mintabie's a lot more stable ground. It's very hard. 241 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,999 Mintabie's a lot more stable ground. It's very hard. 242 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:58,719 Mintabie's a lot more stable ground. It's very hard. 243 00:05:58,800 --> 00:05:59,999 Here they're having to put props up to stabilise the ground. 244 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,999 Here they're having to put props up to stabilise the ground. 245 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:02,879 Here they're having to put props up to stabilise the ground. 246 00:06:02,960 --> 00:06:03,999 I'm really, really nervous, 247 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:04,719 I'm really, really nervous, 248 00:06:04,800 --> 00:06:05,999 cos it's jumping into a bit of ground that you don't know about. 249 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,719 cos it's jumping into a bit of ground that you don't know about. 250 00:06:07,800 --> 00:06:07,999 Righto. OK, I'm coming down. 251 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,999 Righto. OK, I'm coming down. 252 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:10,239 Righto. OK, I'm coming down. 253 00:06:10,320 --> 00:06:11,999 This ground's no joke. 254 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,479 This ground's no joke. 255 00:06:12,560 --> 00:06:13,999 It can collapse on you. 256 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:14,559 It can collapse on you. 257 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,999 I'll show you a couple of spots where you're not allowed to go. 258 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,479 I'll show you a couple of spots where you're not allowed to go. 259 00:06:25,560 --> 00:06:25,999 That's a particularly bad area going in through there. 260 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:27,999 That's a particularly bad area going in through there. 261 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:28,439 That's a particularly bad area going in through there. 262 00:06:28,520 --> 00:06:29,999 This is where it's been mined. 263 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,679 This is where it's been mined. 264 00:06:30,760 --> 00:06:31,999 This is all out of bounds in through this direction here. 265 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,439 This is all out of bounds in through this direction here. 266 00:06:33,520 --> 00:06:33,999 You can see where there's been a fall in there from the roof. 267 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,999 You can see where there's been a fall in there from the roof. 268 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,839 You can see where there's been a fall in there from the roof. 269 00:06:36,920 --> 00:06:37,999 That area off that section is out of bounds. 270 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,039 That area off that section is out of bounds. 271 00:06:39,120 --> 00:06:39,999 You can see the stability of those pillars here. 272 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,519 You can see the stability of those pillars here. 273 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:41,999 We don't want to be getting anywhere near these. 274 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,919 We don't want to be getting anywhere near these. 275 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,999 Everything here, all that... 276 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:46,199 Everything here, all that... 277 00:06:46,280 --> 00:06:47,999 Is collapsed. ..is roof. 278 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:48,479 Is collapsed. ..is roof. 279 00:06:48,560 --> 00:06:49,999 No props in it. That's what happens. It all comes down. 280 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:51,879 No props in it. That's what happens. It all comes down. 281 00:06:51,960 --> 00:06:51,999 I quite often wonder whether anyone was underneath this stuff 282 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,999 I quite often wonder whether anyone was underneath this stuff 283 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,879 I quite often wonder whether anyone was underneath this stuff 284 00:06:54,960 --> 00:06:55,999 when it happened. 285 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:56,959 when it happened. 286 00:07:08,960 --> 00:07:09,999 For Pete Cooke... 287 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:10,479 For Pete Cooke... 288 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:11,999 Yeah? Let it down. 289 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,079 Yeah? Let it down. 290 00:07:12,160 --> 00:07:13,999 ..and Sam Westra the season is coming to an end. 291 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:15,439 ..and Sam Westra the season is coming to an end. 292 00:07:18,920 --> 00:07:19,999 Temperatures are rising... Rightio. 293 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:21,759 Temperatures are rising... Rightio. 294 00:07:21,840 --> 00:07:21,999 ..and so is the pressure on the master and his apprentice. 295 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,999 ..and so is the pressure on the master and his apprentice. 296 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,679 ..and so is the pressure on the master and his apprentice. 297 00:07:31,040 --> 00:07:31,999 It's been a pretty tough season so far. 298 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,479 It's been a pretty tough season so far. 299 00:07:35,560 --> 00:07:35,999 Haven't found much opal, and now Pete's torn his shoulder. 300 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,999 Haven't found much opal, and now Pete's torn his shoulder. 301 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:38,359 Haven't found much opal, and now Pete's torn his shoulder. 302 00:07:38,440 --> 00:07:39,999 So, uh, yeah, it's pretty tough going. 303 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,559 So, uh, yeah, it's pretty tough going. 304 00:07:41,640 --> 00:07:41,999 I busted up my shoulder. 305 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,639 I busted up my shoulder. 306 00:07:43,720 --> 00:07:43,999 That's my main niggle at the moment. 307 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,999 That's my main niggle at the moment. 308 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:46,159 That's my main niggle at the moment. 309 00:07:46,240 --> 00:07:47,919 That's a bit of a big (BLEEP), 310 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,839 climbing 50ft of ladders with one arm. 311 00:07:49,920 --> 00:07:49,999 It makes it difficult even just to get dressed, 312 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:51,999 It makes it difficult even just to get dressed, 313 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:52,999 It makes it difficult even just to get dressed, 314 00:07:53,080 --> 00:07:53,999 let alone getting anything done. 315 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,079 let alone getting anything done. 316 00:07:55,160 --> 00:07:55,999 Pete's injury has slowed their operation down, 317 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,999 Pete's injury has slowed their operation down, 318 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:58,639 Pete's injury has slowed their operation down, 319 00:07:58,720 --> 00:07:59,999 forcing 20-year-old rookie Sam underground alone. 320 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,999 forcing 20-year-old rookie Sam underground alone. 321 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:02,879 forcing 20-year-old rookie Sam underground alone. 322 00:08:02,960 --> 00:08:03,999 You know, we haven't found any money in the last couple of seasons, 323 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,999 You know, we haven't found any money in the last couple of seasons, 324 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,519 You know, we haven't found any money in the last couple of seasons, 325 00:08:06,600 --> 00:08:07,999 which is virtually two years of my life 326 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:08,479 which is virtually two years of my life 327 00:08:08,560 --> 00:08:09,999 where I haven't really got paid. 328 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:10,559 where I haven't really got paid. 329 00:08:14,440 --> 00:08:15,999 The partners are not even halfway 330 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:16,239 The partners are not even halfway 331 00:08:16,320 --> 00:08:17,999 to their $50,000 target 332 00:08:18,080 --> 00:08:19,959 with only one more week 333 00:08:20,040 --> 00:08:21,999 before the summer heat will force them to shut down. 334 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:23,959 before the summer heat will force them to shut down. 335 00:08:24,040 --> 00:08:25,999 They too are hunting the most valuable opal in the world: 336 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,879 They too are hunting the most valuable opal in the world: 337 00:08:27,960 --> 00:08:27,999 Lightning Ridge's black opal, 338 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,999 Lightning Ridge's black opal, 339 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,199 Lightning Ridge's black opal, 340 00:08:31,280 --> 00:08:31,999 500 times more expensive than gold. 341 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:33,999 500 times more expensive than gold. 342 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:35,719 500 times more expensive than gold. 343 00:08:35,800 --> 00:08:35,999 It's a very rare, elusive gem to find. 344 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,759 It's a very rare, elusive gem to find. 345 00:08:37,840 --> 00:08:37,999 That's why it's worth so much, because it's so scarce. 346 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,999 That's why it's worth so much, because it's so scarce. 347 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:40,519 That's why it's worth so much, because it's so scarce. 348 00:08:43,240 --> 00:08:43,999 It's pretty tough down here, mining by yourself. It's really slow. 349 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,999 It's pretty tough down here, mining by yourself. It's really slow. 350 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:46,719 It's pretty tough down here, mining by yourself. It's really slow. 351 00:08:46,800 --> 00:08:47,999 We're not gonna operate both machines at once. 352 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,479 We're not gonna operate both machines at once. 353 00:08:52,840 --> 00:08:53,999 We'll call that a day. Home time. 354 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,159 We'll call that a day. Home time. 355 00:09:00,800 --> 00:09:01,999 Better find some opal, mate. 356 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:02,799 Better find some opal, mate. 357 00:09:06,120 --> 00:09:07,999 It's all well and good for me when I'm by myself, but... 358 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:08,959 It's all well and good for me when I'm by myself, but... 359 00:09:10,320 --> 00:09:11,999 ..having Corinne in the equation definitely changes that. 360 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,999 ..having Corinne in the equation definitely changes that. 361 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:14,119 ..having Corinne in the equation definitely changes that. 362 00:09:15,200 --> 00:09:15,999 So, I've been doing quite a bit of thinking about it. 363 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,999 So, I've been doing quite a bit of thinking about it. 364 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,559 So, I've been doing quite a bit of thinking about it. 365 00:09:18,640 --> 00:09:19,999 Hello. How are you? Good, how are you? 366 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,359 Hello. How are you? Good, how are you? 367 00:09:21,440 --> 00:09:21,999 How was your day? Good. How was mining? 368 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,999 How was your day? Good. How was mining? 369 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,559 How was your day? Good. How was mining? 370 00:09:24,640 --> 00:09:25,999 Find anything? No. 371 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:26,759 Find anything? No. 372 00:09:26,840 --> 00:09:27,999 Just like every other day! 373 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,639 Just like every other day! 374 00:09:29,720 --> 00:09:29,999 If I found some opal to finish the season off, 375 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,999 If I found some opal to finish the season off, 376 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:32,719 If I found some opal to finish the season off, 377 00:09:32,800 --> 00:09:33,999 I'd have to stay, but if we don't find anything, 378 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,919 I'd have to stay, but if we don't find anything, 379 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,999 it's probably time just to look at the reality of it 380 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:38,479 it's probably time just to look at the reality of it 381 00:09:38,560 --> 00:09:39,999 and work out whether this is 382 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,159 and work out whether this is 383 00:09:41,240 --> 00:09:41,999 a good thing for me and for us. 384 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,999 a good thing for me and for us. 385 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:44,119 a good thing for me and for us. 386 00:09:51,920 --> 00:09:51,999 Hey, mate, have a look at these happy snaps. 387 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,999 Hey, mate, have a look at these happy snaps. 388 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,679 Hey, mate, have a look at these happy snaps. 389 00:09:54,760 --> 00:09:55,999 You see, all that should be full of tendon. 390 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,079 You see, all that should be full of tendon. 391 00:09:57,160 --> 00:09:57,999 So, I think there's four in total, 392 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:58,919 So, I think there's four in total, 393 00:09:59,000 --> 00:09:59,999 and I've torn three of them completely off. Right. 394 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,999 and I've torn three of them completely off. Right. 395 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:02,279 and I've torn three of them completely off. Right. 396 00:10:02,360 --> 00:10:03,999 I've got surgery in a week. 397 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:04,599 I've got surgery in a week. 398 00:10:04,680 --> 00:10:05,999 Well, can we do anything in that week? 399 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,839 Well, can we do anything in that week? 400 00:10:06,920 --> 00:10:07,999 You can't do that sort of work, 401 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,199 You can't do that sort of work, 402 00:10:09,280 --> 00:10:09,999 drive a truck or anything? I can still weld. 403 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,959 drive a truck or anything? I can still weld. 404 00:10:12,040 --> 00:10:13,999 I have a plan. Rightio. Let's go and have a look. 405 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,439 I have a plan. Rightio. Let's go and have a look. 406 00:10:15,520 --> 00:10:15,999 All right, mate. 407 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,799 All right, mate. 408 00:10:17,880 --> 00:10:17,999 Their hydraulically powered one-tonne digger 409 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,999 Their hydraulically powered one-tonne digger 410 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,399 Their hydraulically powered one-tonne digger 411 00:10:21,480 --> 00:10:21,999 moves by dragging itself slowly across the floor. 412 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,999 moves by dragging itself slowly across the floor. 413 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:24,559 moves by dragging itself slowly across the floor. 414 00:10:25,560 --> 00:10:25,999 Pete has a plan to speed up both it and their mining operation. 415 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,999 Pete has a plan to speed up both it and their mining operation. 416 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,999 Pete has a plan to speed up both it and their mining operation. 417 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,439 Pete has a plan to speed up both it and their mining operation. 418 00:10:30,520 --> 00:10:31,999 Looking at it from the side. So what I'm gonna do... 419 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,199 Looking at it from the side. So what I'm gonna do... 420 00:10:33,280 --> 00:10:33,999 is try and put some tracks or wheels on it - 421 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,799 is try and put some tracks or wheels on it - 422 00:10:35,880 --> 00:10:35,999 a drive wheel. 423 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,999 a drive wheel. 424 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:38,319 a drive wheel. 425 00:10:38,400 --> 00:10:39,999 And in the middle, we've got a hydraulic motor. 426 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,199 And in the middle, we've got a hydraulic motor. 427 00:10:41,280 --> 00:10:41,999 So you just hit some levers, 428 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,079 So you just hit some levers, 429 00:10:43,160 --> 00:10:43,999 and it's like a little Bobcat or an excavator, 430 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,999 and it's like a little Bobcat or an excavator, 431 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:46,159 and it's like a little Bobcat or an excavator, 432 00:10:46,240 --> 00:10:47,959 in that it drives itself along. 433 00:10:48,040 --> 00:10:49,999 So if this works how I hope it works... Yeah. 434 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,999 So if this works how I hope it works... Yeah. 435 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:52,439 So if this works how I hope it works... Yeah. 436 00:10:52,520 --> 00:10:53,999 ..you'll be able to do this by yourself underground without me. 437 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,759 ..you'll be able to do this by yourself underground without me. 438 00:10:55,840 --> 00:10:55,999 Pete's got this new concept, 439 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,999 Pete's got this new concept, 440 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:58,239 Pete's got this new concept, 441 00:10:58,320 --> 00:10:59,999 which will work well if it works, 442 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,479 which will work well if it works, 443 00:11:01,560 --> 00:11:01,999 but got to build 'em first! 444 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,319 but got to build 'em first! 445 00:11:03,400 --> 00:11:03,999 At the moment it's just a drawing. We'll see how it goes underground 446 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,999 At the moment it's just a drawing. We'll see how it goes underground 447 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,919 At the moment it's just a drawing. We'll see how it goes underground 448 00:11:07,000 --> 00:11:07,999 cos if it doesn't work, we can't mine. 449 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,719 cos if it doesn't work, we can't mine. 450 00:11:21,840 --> 00:11:21,999 Got a big drive, 451 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,999 Got a big drive, 452 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,439 Got a big drive, 453 00:11:24,520 --> 00:11:25,999 so, erm, got to make sure everything's right. 454 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,479 so, erm, got to make sure everything's right. 455 00:11:27,560 --> 00:11:27,999 Veteran prospector and self-taught geologist Col Duff 456 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,999 Veteran prospector and self-taught geologist Col Duff 457 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,759 Veteran prospector and self-taught geologist Col Duff 458 00:11:31,840 --> 00:11:31,999 is preparing for an opal hunt in remote wilderness country. 459 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,999 is preparing for an opal hunt in remote wilderness country. 460 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,599 is preparing for an opal hunt in remote wilderness country. 461 00:11:35,680 --> 00:11:35,999 You've just got to have the stuff you need, 462 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,999 You've just got to have the stuff you need, 463 00:11:38,080 --> 00:11:39,999 so you're not stuck in the middle of nowhere. 464 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:40,599 so you're not stuck in the middle of nowhere. 465 00:11:40,680 --> 00:11:41,999 If you're broken down and you've got to sit there for a few days, 466 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,519 If you're broken down and you've got to sit there for a few days, 467 00:11:43,600 --> 00:11:43,999 you wanna have some water. 468 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,679 you wanna have some water. 469 00:11:45,760 --> 00:11:45,999 Where Col's going, temperatures can hit 40C in the shade. 470 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,999 Where Col's going, temperatures can hit 40C in the shade. 471 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,999 Where Col's going, temperatures can hit 40C in the shade. 472 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,239 Where Col's going, temperatures can hit 40C in the shade. 473 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:53,999 Out here without water, an adult can be dead within a matter of hours. 474 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,999 Out here without water, an adult can be dead within a matter of hours. 475 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:56,999 Out here without water, an adult can be dead within a matter of hours. 476 00:11:59,080 --> 00:11:59,999 There we are here in Winton... 477 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,599 There we are here in Winton... 478 00:12:00,680 --> 00:12:01,999 and we're going to Opalville 479 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,439 and we're going to Opalville 480 00:12:03,520 --> 00:12:03,999 via Jundah. 481 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:05,679 via Jundah. 482 00:12:05,760 --> 00:12:05,999 Dirt most of the way. 483 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,759 Dirt most of the way. 484 00:12:09,480 --> 00:12:09,999 He's heading 400km south 485 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,999 He's heading 400km south 486 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,599 He's heading 400km south 487 00:12:12,680 --> 00:12:13,999 to the remote opal claim of old mate Ron Benny. 488 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:15,999 to the remote opal claim of old mate Ron Benny. 489 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:16,239 to the remote opal claim of old mate Ron Benny. 490 00:12:17,240 --> 00:12:17,999 It's one of the biggest opal operations in Australia, 491 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,999 It's one of the biggest opal operations in Australia, 492 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:20,439 It's one of the biggest opal operations in Australia, 493 00:12:20,520 --> 00:12:21,999 a multi-million-dollar mine-to-market business 494 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,199 a multi-million-dollar mine-to-market business 495 00:12:23,280 --> 00:12:23,999 where the opal is mined, cut, 496 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,999 where the opal is mined, cut, 497 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:26,719 where the opal is mined, cut, 498 00:12:26,800 --> 00:12:27,999 set and sold directly to customers 499 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:29,679 set and sold directly to customers 500 00:12:29,760 --> 00:12:29,999 in big city Sydney. 501 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,759 in big city Sydney. 502 00:12:32,560 --> 00:12:33,999 Righto. 503 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:35,079 Righto. 504 00:12:35,160 --> 00:12:35,999 Ron's hired Col to find new sources of opal 505 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,999 Ron's hired Col to find new sources of opal 506 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:38,359 Ron's hired Col to find new sources of opal 507 00:12:38,440 --> 00:12:39,999 using his expertise in satellite imagery. 508 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:40,999 using his expertise in satellite imagery. 509 00:12:41,080 --> 00:12:41,999 That's the lease there, 510 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,839 That's the lease there, 511 00:12:42,920 --> 00:12:43,999 and that's a big fault structure coming through there. 512 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,639 and that's a big fault structure coming through there. 513 00:12:45,720 --> 00:12:45,999 Opal is formed in ancient underground fault lines. 514 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,999 Opal is formed in ancient underground fault lines. 515 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,999 Opal is formed in ancient underground fault lines. 516 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:50,239 Opal is formed in ancient underground fault lines. 517 00:12:50,320 --> 00:12:51,999 Over millions of years, 518 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:52,039 Over millions of years, 519 00:12:52,120 --> 00:12:53,999 silica-rich water trickled through these natural cracks 520 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,879 silica-rich water trickled through these natural cracks 521 00:12:54,960 --> 00:12:55,999 into pools and cavities known as gutters, 522 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,919 into pools and cavities known as gutters, 523 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,679 forming opal. 524 00:12:59,760 --> 00:12:59,999 So these dark bits we can see - 525 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,959 So these dark bits we can see - 526 00:13:02,040 --> 00:13:03,999 what we call gutters - 527 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:04,199 what we call gutters - 528 00:13:04,280 --> 00:13:05,999 which are really good for catching the opal. 529 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,199 which are really good for catching the opal. 530 00:13:07,280 --> 00:13:07,999 And it shows up as like a shadow. 531 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,999 And it shows up as like a shadow. 532 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:10,359 And it shows up as like a shadow. 533 00:13:10,440 --> 00:13:11,999 I've got a bunch of squiggly little shadows, 534 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,439 I've got a bunch of squiggly little shadows, 535 00:13:13,520 --> 00:13:13,999 and we're gonna go straight to those places and see what's there. 536 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,999 and we're gonna go straight to those places and see what's there. 537 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:16,839 and we're gonna go straight to those places and see what's there. 538 00:13:19,320 --> 00:13:19,999 Col has two days to complete his mission. 539 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,999 Col has two days to complete his mission. 540 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:22,239 Col has two days to complete his mission. 541 00:13:22,320 --> 00:13:23,999 Starting to get a bit of excitement, a bit of adrenaline. 542 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,959 Starting to get a bit of excitement, a bit of adrenaline. 543 00:13:25,040 --> 00:13:25,999 We must be getting close. 544 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,799 We must be getting close. 545 00:13:27,880 --> 00:13:27,999 Can you smell the opal yet, Finn? 546 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,879 Can you smell the opal yet, Finn? 547 00:13:37,760 --> 00:13:37,999 Col, good to see you. Good on you, Ron. 548 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,999 Col, good to see you. Good on you, Ron. 549 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,279 Col, good to see you. Good on you, Ron. 550 00:13:40,360 --> 00:13:41,999 I found the place all right. Yeah, that's good. 551 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:42,879 I found the place all right. Yeah, that's good. 552 00:13:42,960 --> 00:13:43,999 Yeah, she's a big place. 553 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:44,799 Yeah, she's a big place. 554 00:13:44,880 --> 00:13:45,999 You can see those big structures there. 555 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:46,999 You can see those big structures there. 556 00:13:47,080 --> 00:13:47,999 This here is what I'm very interested in 557 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,999 This here is what I'm very interested in 558 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:50,399 This here is what I'm very interested in 559 00:13:50,480 --> 00:13:51,999 because you've got the Black Mine and the Galaxy Mine here. 560 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,479 because you've got the Black Mine and the Galaxy Mine here. 561 00:13:53,560 --> 00:13:53,999 What's going on in between? 562 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,279 What's going on in between? 563 00:13:55,360 --> 00:13:55,999 What's going in between there? Mm. 564 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,039 What's going in between there? Mm. 565 00:13:57,120 --> 00:13:57,999 Talk to you soon. Good on ya. Cheers, mate. 566 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,999 Talk to you soon. Good on ya. Cheers, mate. 567 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,319 Talk to you soon. Good on ya. Cheers, mate. 568 00:14:00,400 --> 00:14:01,999 (HORN TOOTS) 569 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:02,439 (HORN TOOTS) 570 00:14:02,520 --> 00:14:03,999 The first task in the field is to get 571 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:04,199 The first task in the field is to get 572 00:14:04,280 --> 00:14:05,999 a more detailed bird's-eye view of the area. 573 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,039 a more detailed bird's-eye view of the area. 574 00:14:07,520 --> 00:14:07,999 Basically, we're looking for surface trace. 575 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,999 Basically, we're looking for surface trace. 576 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,359 Basically, we're looking for surface trace. 577 00:14:10,440 --> 00:14:11,999 If we can't find any surface trace, 578 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,279 If we can't find any surface trace, 579 00:14:12,360 --> 00:14:13,999 we should be able to pick where the ground's changed. 580 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:14,879 we should be able to pick where the ground's changed. 581 00:14:14,960 --> 00:14:15,999 (DRONE BUZZES) 582 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:16,959 (DRONE BUZZES) 583 00:14:20,040 --> 00:14:21,999 That's gonna fly down the valley a bit 584 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:22,039 That's gonna fly down the valley a bit 585 00:14:22,120 --> 00:14:23,999 and see what we can see that sticks out. 586 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,519 and see what we can see that sticks out. 587 00:14:28,240 --> 00:14:29,999 The aerial view is very important 588 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,439 The aerial view is very important 589 00:14:30,520 --> 00:14:31,999 because it shows you some of those main structures. 590 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,119 because it shows you some of those main structures. 591 00:14:33,200 --> 00:14:33,999 With a bit of manipulation, you can see 592 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,719 With a bit of manipulation, you can see 593 00:14:35,800 --> 00:14:35,999 some of the underlying stuff that's hidden from us. 594 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,999 some of the underlying stuff that's hidden from us. 595 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,119 some of the underlying stuff that's hidden from us. 596 00:14:42,240 --> 00:14:43,999 (BEEPING) Turn off, cancel. 597 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,439 (BEEPING) Turn off, cancel. 598 00:14:47,720 --> 00:14:47,999 Cancel. 599 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,799 Cancel. 600 00:14:49,880 --> 00:14:49,999 Go home. OK... 601 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,879 Go home. OK... 602 00:14:53,840 --> 00:14:53,999 Yeah, totally lost the video feed. 603 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,839 Yeah, totally lost the video feed. 604 00:14:55,920 --> 00:14:55,999 (BUZZING) 605 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,919 (BUZZING) 606 00:14:59,200 --> 00:14:59,999 Don't break it. Not a good thing. 607 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,119 Don't break it. Not a good thing. 608 00:15:01,200 --> 00:15:01,999 (BUZZING) 609 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,199 (BUZZING) 610 00:15:12,240 --> 00:15:13,999 Just looking for any kind of loose rocks that might be hung up, 611 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,719 Just looking for any kind of loose rocks that might be hung up, 612 00:15:15,800 --> 00:15:15,999 so no rocks jump on our head and try to kill us. 613 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:17,999 so no rocks jump on our head and try to kill us. 614 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,999 so no rocks jump on our head and try to kill us. 615 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:20,359 so no rocks jump on our head and try to kill us. 616 00:15:21,480 --> 00:15:21,999 Tunnel Rats Bayden and Lise are entering unknown territory. 617 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:23,999 Tunnel Rats Bayden and Lise are entering unknown territory. 618 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,639 Tunnel Rats Bayden and Lise are entering unknown territory. 619 00:15:25,720 --> 00:15:25,999 (DEVICE HUMS) 620 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:27,719 (DEVICE HUMS) 621 00:15:29,320 --> 00:15:29,999 Watch your head. Yep. 622 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,039 Watch your head. Yep. 623 00:15:31,120 --> 00:15:31,999 With new partner Muzz, they're scouting out 624 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,399 With new partner Muzz, they're scouting out 625 00:15:33,480 --> 00:15:33,999 a heavily worked abandoned mine in the unfamiliar ground of Grawin, 626 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,999 a heavily worked abandoned mine in the unfamiliar ground of Grawin, 627 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,999 a heavily worked abandoned mine in the unfamiliar ground of Grawin, 628 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:38,599 a heavily worked abandoned mine in the unfamiliar ground of Grawin, 629 00:15:38,680 --> 00:15:39,999 1,500km from their native Mintabie. 630 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:41,799 1,500km from their native Mintabie. 631 00:15:41,880 --> 00:15:41,999 All of that roofing there would be sort of quite unstable. 632 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,999 All of that roofing there would be sort of quite unstable. 633 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,999 All of that roofing there would be sort of quite unstable. 634 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:46,239 All of that roofing there would be sort of quite unstable. 635 00:15:46,320 --> 00:15:47,999 Well, unstable to the point whereby that's just a big slab, 636 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,119 Well, unstable to the point whereby that's just a big slab, 637 00:15:49,200 --> 00:15:49,999 and you can see separation in here. 638 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,359 and you can see separation in here. 639 00:15:51,440 --> 00:15:51,999 Just a whole different kind of ground, like it's... 640 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,999 Just a whole different kind of ground, like it's... 641 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,399 Just a whole different kind of ground, like it's... 642 00:15:54,480 --> 00:15:55,999 With Mintabie ground, it's more white sandstone like this. 643 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,999 With Mintabie ground, it's more white sandstone like this. 644 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:58,479 With Mintabie ground, it's more white sandstone like this. 645 00:15:58,560 --> 00:15:59,999 But as you can see, you've got the blow, as they call this... 646 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,999 But as you can see, you've got the blow, as they call this... 647 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:02,159 But as you can see, you've got the blow, as they call this... 648 00:16:03,280 --> 00:16:03,999 It's just all mixed-up dirt. 649 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,359 It's just all mixed-up dirt. 650 00:16:05,440 --> 00:16:05,999 The problem with these walls is is that they're that dry 651 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,999 The problem with these walls is is that they're that dry 652 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:08,039 The problem with these walls is is that they're that dry 653 00:16:08,120 --> 00:16:09,999 that they start to separate. 654 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:10,279 that they start to separate. 655 00:16:10,360 --> 00:16:11,999 Put your hand out, there's just as much likelihood 656 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,919 Put your hand out, there's just as much likelihood 657 00:16:13,000 --> 00:16:13,999 that could fall down and fall on you. 658 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:14,839 that could fall down and fall on you. 659 00:16:17,480 --> 00:16:17,999 That tells a story that it's paid money. 660 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,999 That tells a story that it's paid money. 661 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:20,999 That tells a story that it's paid money. 662 00:16:21,080 --> 00:16:21,999 I can show you around here how well it's paid money. 663 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:23,879 I can show you around here how well it's paid money. 664 00:16:28,720 --> 00:16:29,999 The miners who started this claim before had a fairly good run. 665 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,999 The miners who started this claim before had a fairly good run. 666 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:32,399 The miners who started this claim before had a fairly good run. 667 00:16:32,480 --> 00:16:33,999 There's more trees down here than what there are trees on the surface, 668 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:35,919 There's more trees down here than what there are trees on the surface, 669 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,999 with all the props. 670 00:16:39,360 --> 00:16:39,999 And they didn't mine like that for nothing. Yeah, yeah. 671 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:41,999 And they didn't mine like that for nothing. Yeah, yeah. 672 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,079 And they didn't mine like that for nothing. Yeah, yeah. 673 00:16:43,160 --> 00:16:43,999 Knowing that this is the home of the black opal, 674 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,799 Knowing that this is the home of the black opal, 675 00:16:45,880 --> 00:16:45,999 it gives me goose bumps. 676 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,999 it gives me goose bumps. 677 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:48,279 it gives me goose bumps. 678 00:16:48,360 --> 00:16:49,999 Getting Bayden back into the swing of things 679 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:50,599 Getting Bayden back into the swing of things 680 00:16:50,680 --> 00:16:51,999 is probably the best thing for him. 681 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:52,999 is probably the best thing for him. 682 00:16:53,080 --> 00:16:53,999 Just comes and goes so quickly. 683 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,079 Just comes and goes so quickly. 684 00:16:56,480 --> 00:16:57,999 Get plenty of leads, but all of a sudden... 685 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:58,799 Get plenty of leads, but all of a sudden... 686 00:16:58,880 --> 00:16:59,999 Just little tiny... Tiny little bits and pieces. 687 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,999 Just little tiny... Tiny little bits and pieces. 688 00:17:02,080 --> 00:17:03,759 A bit frustrating. 689 00:17:14,840 --> 00:17:15,999 The fabrication's nearly done. 690 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:16,759 The fabrication's nearly done. 691 00:17:16,840 --> 00:17:17,999 We've just got to finish the plumbing and... 692 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,999 We've just got to finish the plumbing and... 693 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:20,079 We've just got to finish the plumbing and... 694 00:17:20,160 --> 00:17:21,999 yeah, we'll be right to test them out and see how they go. 695 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:22,879 yeah, we'll be right to test them out and see how they go. 696 00:17:23,960 --> 00:17:23,999 In a last-ditch effort to hit their target, 697 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,999 In a last-ditch effort to hit their target, 698 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:26,039 In a last-ditch effort to hit their target, 699 00:17:26,120 --> 00:17:27,999 Pete and Sam are building 700 00:17:28,080 --> 00:17:29,999 hydraulically powered wheels for their digger 701 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,999 hydraulically powered wheels for their digger 702 00:17:31,080 --> 00:17:31,999 to move it faster and single-handedly. 703 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,559 to move it faster and single-handedly. 704 00:17:33,640 --> 00:17:33,999 I hope this works, cos once you're in for your op, 705 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,919 I hope this works, cos once you're in for your op, 706 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,679 then I'm a bit stuck. 707 00:17:37,760 --> 00:17:37,999 With Pete out of action due to injury, 708 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,999 With Pete out of action due to injury, 709 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:40,679 With Pete out of action due to injury, 710 00:17:40,760 --> 00:17:41,999 Rookie Sam is carrying the entire operation on his shoulders. 711 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,999 Rookie Sam is carrying the entire operation on his shoulders. 712 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,159 Rookie Sam is carrying the entire operation on his shoulders. 713 00:17:45,240 --> 00:17:45,999 I don't wanna leave opal mining. 714 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,279 I don't wanna leave opal mining. 715 00:17:47,360 --> 00:17:47,999 I love what I do up here. 716 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,359 I love what I do up here. 717 00:17:49,440 --> 00:17:49,999 I'd hate to throw it all away and leave it. 718 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,719 I'd hate to throw it all away and leave it. 719 00:17:51,800 --> 00:17:51,999 But sometimes you've got to look at the reality of things. 720 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,999 But sometimes you've got to look at the reality of things. 721 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,559 But sometimes you've got to look at the reality of things. 722 00:17:57,120 --> 00:17:57,999 Personally, I'm struggling a bit financially to make ends meet - 723 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:59,999 Personally, I'm struggling a bit financially to make ends meet - 724 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,479 Personally, I'm struggling a bit financially to make ends meet - 725 00:18:01,560 --> 00:18:01,999 a bit over just going to work eight till five, 726 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,879 a bit over just going to work eight till five, 727 00:18:03,960 --> 00:18:03,999 and not getting anything in return. 728 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,959 and not getting anything in return. 729 00:18:06,040 --> 00:18:07,999 It's time to have a bit of a think about it and see whether... 730 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,239 It's time to have a bit of a think about it and see whether... 731 00:18:09,320 --> 00:18:09,999 how long I continue to do that. 732 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,239 how long I continue to do that. 733 00:18:11,320 --> 00:18:11,999 I can't see Sam staying here if we don't find any money. 734 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,999 I can't see Sam staying here if we don't find any money. 735 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,719 I can't see Sam staying here if we don't find any money. 736 00:18:15,800 --> 00:18:15,999 We've got to find some opal. 737 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,479 We've got to find some opal. 738 00:18:17,560 --> 00:18:17,999 You can't just keep putting all your time in and all your money in 739 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,999 You can't just keep putting all your time in and all your money in 740 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:20,879 You can't just keep putting all your time in and all your money in 741 00:18:20,960 --> 00:18:21,999 months and months on end without pay. 742 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,439 months and months on end without pay. 743 00:18:23,520 --> 00:18:23,999 I just hope I've got all the plumbing right. 744 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,879 I just hope I've got all the plumbing right. 745 00:18:25,960 --> 00:18:25,999 I hope it all goes together. 746 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,999 I hope it all goes together. 747 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:28,079 I hope it all goes together. 748 00:18:28,160 --> 00:18:29,999 Yeah, well, we're not gonna know until we put it in. Mm. 749 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,679 Yeah, well, we're not gonna know until we put it in. Mm. 750 00:18:39,400 --> 00:18:39,999 20m below ground, 751 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,759 20m below ground, 752 00:18:41,840 --> 00:18:41,999 Sam's task is to connect wheels to the digger 753 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,999 Sam's task is to connect wheels to the digger 754 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:44,799 Sam's task is to connect wheels to the digger 755 00:18:44,880 --> 00:18:45,999 designed to give it more grip. 756 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:46,879 designed to give it more grip. 757 00:18:48,200 --> 00:18:49,999 Whoa! 758 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:50,199 Whoa! 759 00:18:53,040 --> 00:18:53,999 Trying to get these wheels on myself, 760 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,799 Trying to get these wheels on myself, 761 00:18:54,880 --> 00:18:55,999 but it's not really a one-man job. 762 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:56,599 but it's not really a one-man job. 763 00:18:56,680 --> 00:18:57,999 It'd be a lot easier if Pete was down here. 764 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:58,719 It'd be a lot easier if Pete was down here. 765 00:19:06,240 --> 00:19:07,999 Oh, you... 766 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:08,239 Oh, you... 767 00:19:10,880 --> 00:19:11,999 We didn't make these things light, that's for sure. 768 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,439 We didn't make these things light, that's for sure. 769 00:19:13,520 --> 00:19:13,999 They're nice and strong, but they're bloody heavy. 770 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:15,999 They're nice and strong, but they're bloody heavy. 771 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:16,159 They're nice and strong, but they're bloody heavy. 772 00:19:18,520 --> 00:19:19,999 So far so good. 773 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:20,719 So far so good. 774 00:19:20,800 --> 00:19:21,999 Right. Let's test this thing. 775 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,279 Right. Let's test this thing. 776 00:19:23,360 --> 00:19:23,999 All right, I'm starting it up. Moment of truth. 777 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,999 All right, I'm starting it up. Moment of truth. 778 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:26,799 All right, I'm starting it up. Moment of truth. 779 00:19:26,880 --> 00:19:27,999 (ENGINE ON) 780 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:28,879 (ENGINE ON) 781 00:19:31,080 --> 00:19:31,999 (MACHINERY HUMMING) 782 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,079 (MACHINERY HUMMING) 783 00:19:35,920 --> 00:19:35,999 And it's not working. 784 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,919 And it's not working. 785 00:19:44,880 --> 00:19:45,999 (DRONE BUZZING) 786 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:46,879 (DRONE BUZZING) 787 00:19:47,960 --> 00:19:47,999 Oops. Too far. 788 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,439 Oops. Too far. 789 00:19:49,520 --> 00:19:49,999 Deep in the Queensland Outback... 790 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,519 Deep in the Queensland Outback... 791 00:19:52,560 --> 00:19:53,999 ..Col Duff is struggling with his drone. 792 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,639 ..Col Duff is struggling with his drone. 793 00:19:54,720 --> 00:19:55,999 Yeah, totally lost the video feed. 794 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,119 Yeah, totally lost the video feed. 795 00:19:57,200 --> 00:19:57,999 With only two days to find new opal sites, 796 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,719 With only two days to find new opal sites, 797 00:19:59,800 --> 00:19:59,999 he needs the drone's aerial capacity to help him cover vast distances. 798 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,999 he needs the drone's aerial capacity to help him cover vast distances. 799 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,999 he needs the drone's aerial capacity to help him cover vast distances. 800 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:04,559 he needs the drone's aerial capacity to help him cover vast distances. 801 00:20:06,920 --> 00:20:07,999 I'll just bring it down manually. 802 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:08,759 I'll just bring it down manually. 803 00:20:16,520 --> 00:20:17,999 Do you know what I mean? (CHUCKLES) Didn't think of that, eh? 804 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,359 Do you know what I mean? (CHUCKLES) Didn't think of that, eh? 805 00:20:19,440 --> 00:20:19,999 It's all good when it works, but, gee, sometimes it's an adventure. 806 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,999 It's all good when it works, but, gee, sometimes it's an adventure. 807 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,759 It's all good when it works, but, gee, sometimes it's an adventure. 808 00:20:23,840 --> 00:20:23,999 The drone has taken the images Col needs 809 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,999 The drone has taken the images Col needs 810 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:26,239 The drone has taken the images Col needs 811 00:20:26,320 --> 00:20:27,999 to analyse the landscape and pinpoint areas likely to hold opal. 812 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,999 to analyse the landscape and pinpoint areas likely to hold opal. 813 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,799 to analyse the landscape and pinpoint areas likely to hold opal. 814 00:20:30,880 --> 00:20:31,999 We just took a couple of aerials, 815 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:32,599 We just took a couple of aerials, 816 00:20:32,680 --> 00:20:33,999 a video, a few oblique photos. 817 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,999 a video, a few oblique photos. 818 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,279 a video, a few oblique photos. 819 00:20:36,360 --> 00:20:37,999 There's some interesting features up here. 820 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:38,919 There's some interesting features up here. 821 00:20:39,000 --> 00:20:39,999 You can see where some creeks join, 822 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,959 You can see where some creeks join, 823 00:20:42,040 --> 00:20:43,999 and the sort of stuff that looks interesting, 824 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:44,559 and the sort of stuff that looks interesting, 825 00:20:44,640 --> 00:20:45,999 you know, for an opal mining perspective. 826 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,999 you know, for an opal mining perspective. 827 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:48,039 you know, for an opal mining perspective. 828 00:20:48,120 --> 00:20:49,999 Righto. Let's find some opal. 829 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:50,119 Righto. Let's find some opal. 830 00:20:51,240 --> 00:20:51,999 Col's first target is a nearby dry creek bed. 831 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,999 Col's first target is a nearby dry creek bed. 832 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,639 Col's first target is a nearby dry creek bed. 833 00:20:55,720 --> 00:20:55,999 I need to walk it and just have a look 834 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:57,439 I need to walk it and just have a look 835 00:20:57,520 --> 00:20:57,999 cos if there's anything coming out on those levels, 836 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,919 cos if there's anything coming out on those levels, 837 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,999 usually it concentrates in the creek, and you'll see something. 838 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,159 usually it concentrates in the creek, and you'll see something. 839 00:21:03,240 --> 00:21:03,999 Where there is water, there is a chance of opal. 840 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,999 Where there is water, there is a chance of opal. 841 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,119 Where there is water, there is a chance of opal. 842 00:21:06,200 --> 00:21:07,999 Once you've found some in the creek, 843 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:08,239 Once you've found some in the creek, 844 00:21:08,320 --> 00:21:09,999 you've got to work out where it's coming from. 845 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:10,639 you've got to work out where it's coming from. 846 00:21:10,720 --> 00:21:11,999 Col's hoping to find signs of boulder opal 847 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,799 Col's hoping to find signs of boulder opal 848 00:21:13,880 --> 00:21:13,999 that occurs in this area of Australia. 849 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,999 that occurs in this area of Australia. 850 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:16,159 that occurs in this area of Australia. 851 00:21:17,960 --> 00:21:17,999 Formed when liquid silica flows and solidifies into cavities 852 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,999 Formed when liquid silica flows and solidifies into cavities 853 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,679 Formed when liquid silica flows and solidifies into cavities 854 00:21:21,760 --> 00:21:21,999 in ironstone rocks deep underground. 855 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:23,999 in ironstone rocks deep underground. 856 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,399 in ironstone rocks deep underground. 857 00:21:24,480 --> 00:21:25,999 Over millions of years, movement of the earth and erosion 858 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:27,799 Over millions of years, movement of the earth and erosion 859 00:21:27,880 --> 00:21:27,999 have brought these boulders to the surface. 860 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,999 have brought these boulders to the surface. 861 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:30,439 have brought these boulders to the surface. 862 00:21:32,200 --> 00:21:33,999 So we can see these different boulders here 863 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:34,359 So we can see these different boulders here 864 00:21:34,440 --> 00:21:35,999 lying on the ground that are weathering out. 865 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,599 lying on the ground that are weathering out. 866 00:21:36,680 --> 00:21:37,999 You can see this has got big cavities in it. 867 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:38,879 You can see this has got big cavities in it. 868 00:21:38,960 --> 00:21:39,999 When that fills up with opal, 869 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:40,759 When that fills up with opal, 870 00:21:40,840 --> 00:21:41,999 that makes the most beautiful black opal. 871 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,519 that makes the most beautiful black opal. 872 00:21:43,600 --> 00:21:43,999 So we've got the rocks and the cavities. 873 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,519 So we've got the rocks and the cavities. 874 00:21:45,600 --> 00:21:45,999 In the right place, that'd make beautiful opal, 875 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:47,999 In the right place, that'd make beautiful opal, 876 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,199 In the right place, that'd make beautiful opal, 877 00:21:48,280 --> 00:21:49,999 but we need to find some trace. 878 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:50,279 but we need to find some trace. 879 00:21:53,240 --> 00:21:53,999 Finding one with opal would be a good sign of a major deposit. 880 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,999 Finding one with opal would be a good sign of a major deposit. 881 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,759 Finding one with opal would be a good sign of a major deposit. 882 00:22:07,200 --> 00:22:07,999 There's a bit of trace. 883 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:08,879 There's a bit of trace. 884 00:22:08,960 --> 00:22:09,999 We've got a bit of black potch in a boulder cavity here. 885 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,999 We've got a bit of black potch in a boulder cavity here. 886 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,039 We've got a bit of black potch in a boulder cavity here. 887 00:22:13,120 --> 00:22:13,999 Black potch is fairly exciting cos you don't see it very often. 888 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,999 Black potch is fairly exciting cos you don't see it very often. 889 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:16,119 Black potch is fairly exciting cos you don't see it very often. 890 00:22:16,200 --> 00:22:17,999 When it makes colour, it makes the best black opal. 891 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,039 When it makes colour, it makes the best black opal. 892 00:22:19,120 --> 00:22:19,999 Somewhere that'll get better and start loading up and making colour, 893 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:21,999 Somewhere that'll get better and start loading up and making colour, 894 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:22,319 Somewhere that'll get better and start loading up and making colour, 895 00:22:22,400 --> 00:22:23,999 and then you've got a payday. But where? 896 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,079 and then you've got a payday. But where? 897 00:22:27,480 --> 00:22:27,999 Well, not much opal today, 898 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:29,999 Well, not much opal today, 899 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,159 Well, not much opal today, 900 00:22:30,240 --> 00:22:31,999 but that's how it goes. 901 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:32,119 but that's how it goes. 902 00:22:32,200 --> 00:22:33,999 You don't find traces every day. 903 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:34,039 You don't find traces every day. 904 00:22:34,120 --> 00:22:35,999 We need a bit more than potch to get anyone excited. 905 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,319 We need a bit more than potch to get anyone excited. 906 00:22:39,360 --> 00:22:39,999 If Col doesn't find any opal tomorrow, 907 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,639 If Col doesn't find any opal tomorrow, 908 00:22:41,720 --> 00:22:41,999 his mission to discover new deposits for mate Ron will fail. 909 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,999 his mission to discover new deposits for mate Ron will fail. 910 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,999 his mission to discover new deposits for mate Ron will fail. 911 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:46,479 his mission to discover new deposits for mate Ron will fail. 912 00:22:54,160 --> 00:22:55,999 (MACHINERY HUMS) 913 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:56,159 (MACHINERY HUMS) 914 00:22:57,880 --> 00:22:57,999 What's happening? 915 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,839 What's happening? 916 00:22:59,920 --> 00:22:59,999 The motors are getting oil, but they won't spin. 917 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,999 The motors are getting oil, but they won't spin. 918 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:03,719 The motors are getting oil, but they won't spin. 919 00:23:03,800 --> 00:23:03,999 Right. 920 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,399 Right. 921 00:23:05,480 --> 00:23:05,999 20m below ground, 922 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,999 20m below ground, 923 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:08,239 20m below ground, 924 00:23:08,320 --> 00:23:09,999 Pete's plan to speed up their operation 925 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:10,679 Pete's plan to speed up their operation 926 00:23:10,760 --> 00:23:11,999 has come to a grinding halt. 927 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,759 has come to a grinding halt. 928 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:15,999 It's not working. 929 00:23:17,240 --> 00:23:17,999 (MACHINERY HUMMING) 930 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,239 (MACHINERY HUMMING) 931 00:23:22,960 --> 00:23:23,999 Damn thing. 932 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,959 Damn thing. 933 00:23:25,040 --> 00:23:25,999 The wheels on their modified hydraulic digger aren't working. 934 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,999 The wheels on their modified hydraulic digger aren't working. 935 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,159 The wheels on their modified hydraulic digger aren't working. 936 00:23:29,240 --> 00:23:29,999 Still no good, eh? Yeah, I don't know, mate. 937 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,799 Still no good, eh? Yeah, I don't know, mate. 938 00:23:31,880 --> 00:23:31,999 I'm bloody...a bit stumped. 939 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,999 I'm bloody...a bit stumped. 940 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:34,919 I'm bloody...a bit stumped. 941 00:23:35,000 --> 00:23:35,999 Another failure risks putting their opal mining partnership 942 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,999 Another failure risks putting their opal mining partnership 943 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:38,719 Another failure risks putting their opal mining partnership 944 00:23:38,800 --> 00:23:39,999 on shaky ground. 945 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:40,839 on shaky ground. 946 00:23:40,920 --> 00:23:41,999 I really don't know, mate. 947 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,599 I really don't know, mate. 948 00:23:42,680 --> 00:23:43,999 Maybe I've got to come down. 949 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,119 Maybe I've got to come down. 950 00:23:45,200 --> 00:23:45,999 I'm running out of ideas unless I'm down there looking at it, you know? 951 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,999 I'm running out of ideas unless I'm down there looking at it, you know? 952 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:48,559 I'm running out of ideas unless I'm down there looking at it, you know? 953 00:23:50,120 --> 00:23:51,999 I wasn't real keen on climbing 50ft of ladder 954 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:52,559 I wasn't real keen on climbing 50ft of ladder 955 00:23:52,640 --> 00:23:53,999 with only one shoulder working properly. 956 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,919 with only one shoulder working properly. 957 00:23:55,000 --> 00:23:55,999 (SIGHS) 958 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:56,799 (SIGHS) 959 00:23:56,880 --> 00:23:57,999 Sometimes you've just got to get right there and hands-on. 960 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:59,999 Sometimes you've just got to get right there and hands-on. 961 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,919 Sometimes you've just got to get right there and hands-on. 962 00:24:03,200 --> 00:24:03,999 I was a bit trepidatious cos you've got 50ft of ladder 963 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:05,839 I was a bit trepidatious cos you've got 50ft of ladder 964 00:24:05,920 --> 00:24:05,999 you've got to climb up. 965 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,919 you've got to climb up. 966 00:24:09,040 --> 00:24:09,999 See you at the bottom. Righto, mate. 967 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,159 See you at the bottom. Righto, mate. 968 00:24:11,240 --> 00:24:11,999 I really didn't want Pete coming down the hole. 969 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,919 I really didn't want Pete coming down the hole. 970 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:15,999 (MURMURS) 971 00:24:17,680 --> 00:24:17,999 Climbing ladders with one hand is just so dangerous, 972 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,999 Climbing ladders with one hand is just so dangerous, 973 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,119 Climbing ladders with one hand is just so dangerous, 974 00:24:21,200 --> 00:24:21,999 but you've got to do what you've got to do sometimes. 975 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,999 but you've got to do what you've got to do sometimes. 976 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,119 but you've got to do what you've got to do sometimes. 977 00:24:24,640 --> 00:24:25,999 (STRAINS) Phew! 978 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:26,999 (STRAINS) Phew! 979 00:24:31,040 --> 00:24:31,999 Rightio. See if we can get this thing fixed. 980 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,279 Rightio. See if we can get this thing fixed. 981 00:24:37,520 --> 00:24:37,999 OK... 982 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,519 OK... 983 00:24:40,240 --> 00:24:41,999 Look at that little plug. 984 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,439 Look at that little plug. 985 00:24:43,520 --> 00:24:43,999 It's obviously blocking an oil path. 986 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,999 It's obviously blocking an oil path. 987 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:46,799 It's obviously blocking an oil path. 988 00:24:46,880 --> 00:24:47,999 So, if we take it out, 989 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,719 So, if we take it out, 990 00:24:49,800 --> 00:24:49,999 maybe it'll let the flow through when the lever's on, mate. 991 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,999 maybe it'll let the flow through when the lever's on, mate. 992 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:53,199 maybe it'll let the flow through when the lever's on, mate. 993 00:24:53,280 --> 00:24:53,999 Wow, I wouldn't have seen that. 994 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,359 Wow, I wouldn't have seen that. 995 00:24:55,440 --> 00:24:55,999 Oh, no, you wouldn't pick that. 996 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,559 Oh, no, you wouldn't pick that. 997 00:24:58,840 --> 00:24:59,999 You'd hope all our problems were this tiny little plug, 998 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,999 You'd hope all our problems were this tiny little plug, 999 00:25:02,080 --> 00:25:03,759 wouldn't you? Really? 1000 00:25:03,840 --> 00:25:03,999 We'll just try it, I reckon. We'll just put this hose back in. 1001 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:05,999 We'll just try it, I reckon. We'll just put this hose back in. 1002 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,159 We'll just try it, I reckon. We'll just put this hose back in. 1003 00:25:09,200 --> 00:25:09,999 Rightio, I'm gonna fire it up. 1004 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:10,919 Rightio, I'm gonna fire it up. 1005 00:25:11,000 --> 00:25:11,999 See if that fixes it, eh? 1006 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:12,999 See if that fixes it, eh? 1007 00:25:21,560 --> 00:25:21,999 There we go. There we are! Whoo! 1008 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,999 There we go. There we are! Whoo! 1009 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,279 There we go. There we are! Whoo! 1010 00:25:24,360 --> 00:25:25,999 (BOTH LAUGH) 1011 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:26,359 (BOTH LAUGH) 1012 00:25:26,440 --> 00:25:27,999 Well, that's good. That IS good. 1013 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:28,239 Well, that's good. That IS good. 1014 00:25:28,320 --> 00:25:29,999 Bloody river! Bang... 1015 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,279 Bloody river! Bang... 1016 00:25:31,360 --> 00:25:31,999 The wheels are spinning round, it's spitting out dirt. 1017 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,999 The wheels are spinning round, it's spitting out dirt. 1018 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:34,239 The wheels are spinning round, it's spitting out dirt. 1019 00:25:34,320 --> 00:25:35,999 Sam can manage that digger by himself. 1020 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,719 Sam can manage that digger by himself. 1021 00:25:36,800 --> 00:25:37,999 He can manoeuvre it. I don't have to be underground there with him. 1022 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:39,999 He can manoeuvre it. I don't have to be underground there with him. 1023 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:40,519 He can manoeuvre it. I don't have to be underground there with him. 1024 00:25:42,800 --> 00:25:43,999 Nice and easy now. 1025 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:44,599 Nice and easy now. 1026 00:25:44,680 --> 00:25:45,999 It's nowhere near as jumpy as it used to be. 1027 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,319 It's nowhere near as jumpy as it used to be. 1028 00:25:47,400 --> 00:25:47,999 That's good, mate. Well done. 1029 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,999 That's good, mate. Well done. 1030 00:25:54,080 --> 00:25:55,999 The end of their season is only days away. 1031 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,199 The end of their season is only days away. 1032 00:25:57,280 --> 00:25:57,999 For Sam, this load needs to contain opal. 1033 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,999 For Sam, this load needs to contain opal. 1034 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,959 For Sam, this load needs to contain opal. 1035 00:26:01,040 --> 00:26:01,999 Hoist coming up. 1036 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,479 Hoist coming up. 1037 00:26:03,560 --> 00:26:03,999 It's costing me more than I'm making, 1038 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,839 It's costing me more than I'm making, 1039 00:26:05,920 --> 00:26:05,999 and you can't really ignore that fact. 1040 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,799 and you can't really ignore that fact. 1041 00:26:11,120 --> 00:26:11,999 One single load of good black opal could turn their season around. 1042 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,999 One single load of good black opal could turn their season around. 1043 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:15,999 One single load of good black opal could turn their season around. 1044 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:16,879 One single load of good black opal could turn their season around. 1045 00:26:16,960 --> 00:26:17,999 Could be a million dollars spinning around in there. 1046 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,959 Could be a million dollars spinning around in there. 1047 00:26:25,720 --> 00:26:25,999 (DRILLING) 1048 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,719 (DRILLING) 1049 00:26:30,320 --> 00:26:31,999 Just starting to get a little bit of colour in the black. 1050 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:32,919 Just starting to get a little bit of colour in the black. 1051 00:26:33,000 --> 00:26:33,999 Right in here. Ooh, yes. OK. 1052 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:35,799 Right in here. Ooh, yes. OK. 1053 00:26:35,880 --> 00:26:35,999 In Grawin, the Tunnel Rats are also on the hunt for rare black opal. 1054 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,999 In Grawin, the Tunnel Rats are also on the hunt for rare black opal. 1055 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,399 In Grawin, the Tunnel Rats are also on the hunt for rare black opal. 1056 00:26:41,040 --> 00:26:41,999 That's nice. 1057 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,999 That's nice. 1058 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:44,039 That's nice. 1059 00:26:44,120 --> 00:26:45,999 Oh, beauty! That's got good colour on the... 1060 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:46,439 Oh, beauty! That's got good colour on the... 1061 00:26:46,520 --> 00:26:47,999 I found its partner. Yeah, there's the stone. 1062 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,799 I found its partner. Yeah, there's the stone. 1063 00:26:49,880 --> 00:26:49,999 Yeah. That's good dark potch, 1064 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,999 Yeah. That's good dark potch, 1065 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:52,839 Yeah. That's good dark potch, 1066 00:26:52,920 --> 00:26:53,999 and you've got a colour bar sitting on the top of it. 1067 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:55,279 and you've got a colour bar sitting on the top of it. 1068 00:26:55,360 --> 00:26:55,999 It's running around to about here at the moment, 1069 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,559 It's running around to about here at the moment, 1070 00:26:57,640 --> 00:26:57,999 so there's probably a good - I don't know - 1071 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,919 so there's probably a good - I don't know - 1072 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,999 probably seven, eight-carat stone in there. 1073 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:02,199 probably seven, eight-carat stone in there. 1074 00:27:02,280 --> 00:27:03,999 Whoo! Yeah. That's got good orange. 1075 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,199 Whoo! Yeah. That's got good orange. 1076 00:27:05,280 --> 00:27:05,999 That's your black opal. 1077 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,719 That's your black opal. 1078 00:27:07,800 --> 00:27:07,999 Yes! (LAUGHS) 1079 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,839 Yes! (LAUGHS) 1080 00:27:09,920 --> 00:27:09,999 Knew I was gonna get it. 1081 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,759 Knew I was gonna get it. 1082 00:27:11,840 --> 00:27:11,999 After opal tore their family apart 1083 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,999 After opal tore their family apart 1084 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:14,359 After opal tore their family apart 1085 00:27:14,440 --> 00:27:15,999 1,500km away in Mintabie, 1086 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,239 1,500km away in Mintabie, 1087 00:27:17,320 --> 00:27:17,999 this black opal might be their chance for a new start. 1088 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,999 this black opal might be their chance for a new start. 1089 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,239 this black opal might be their chance for a new start. 1090 00:27:22,720 --> 00:27:23,999 That's a fairly big piece. 1091 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,839 That's a fairly big piece. 1092 00:27:24,920 --> 00:27:25,999 Ooh, hello. 1093 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:26,559 Ooh, hello. 1094 00:27:26,640 --> 00:27:27,999 This rock looks like red on black from my angle. 1095 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:29,239 This rock looks like red on black from my angle. 1096 00:27:29,320 --> 00:27:29,999 Well done, Muzz. That one's got it too. 1097 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,519 Well done, Muzz. That one's got it too. 1098 00:27:31,600 --> 00:27:31,999 It's pretty good luck to go from one field to another, 1099 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,999 It's pretty good luck to go from one field to another, 1100 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:34,359 It's pretty good luck to go from one field to another, 1101 00:27:34,440 --> 00:27:35,999 and all of a sudden be on opal. 1102 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,599 and all of a sudden be on opal. 1103 00:27:36,680 --> 00:27:37,999 You can't pay someone to do that. It just doesn't happen. 1104 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:39,719 You can't pay someone to do that. It just doesn't happen. 1105 00:27:39,800 --> 00:27:39,999 But maybe I've brought some luck with me. 1106 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,799 But maybe I've brought some luck with me. 1107 00:27:41,880 --> 00:27:41,999 Bloody hell. 1108 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,839 Bloody hell. 1109 00:27:43,920 --> 00:27:43,999 It's the best bit of opal I've seen for a couple of years. 1110 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,999 It's the best bit of opal I've seen for a couple of years. 1111 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:46,919 It's the best bit of opal I've seen for a couple of years. 1112 00:27:47,000 --> 00:27:47,999 It's got every colour in it, and it's thick and clean. 1113 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,479 It's got every colour in it, and it's thick and clean. 1114 00:27:49,560 --> 00:27:49,999 You don't see this every day. 1115 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,919 You don't see this every day. 1116 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,999 I'm really hoping that this could be it. 1117 00:27:54,080 --> 00:27:55,999 I'm hoping, if all goes well, this is where I'll be. 1118 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:56,799 I'm hoping, if all goes well, this is where I'll be. 1119 00:27:58,200 --> 00:27:59,999 Reasonable size stone. That's huge. 1120 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:00,839 Reasonable size stone. That's huge. 1121 00:28:00,920 --> 00:28:01,999 Whoa! Nice. Yeah! 1122 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:03,959 Whoa! Nice. Yeah! 1123 00:28:04,040 --> 00:28:05,999 Look at that. (LAUGHS) 1124 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,079 Look at that. (LAUGHS) 1125 00:28:06,160 --> 00:28:07,999 You're after a black stone... Yeah! 1126 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:08,399 You're after a black stone... Yeah! 1127 00:28:08,480 --> 00:28:09,999 There's more there. It's going back... 1128 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:10,999 There's more there. It's going back... 1129 00:28:11,080 --> 00:28:11,999 Yes! That's what I think. Yes! (LAUGHS) 1130 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,519 Yes! That's what I think. Yes! (LAUGHS) 1131 00:28:13,600 --> 00:28:13,999 I've got more in my hand too. Right on the black too. 1132 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,999 I've got more in my hand too. Right on the black too. 1133 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:16,719 I've got more in my hand too. Right on the black too. 1134 00:28:16,800 --> 00:28:17,999 Oh, that's red. Oh, bloody hell, Muzz. 1135 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,799 Oh, that's red. Oh, bloody hell, Muzz. 1136 00:28:18,880 --> 00:28:19,999 Got the red and orange, 1137 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:20,879 Got the red and orange, 1138 00:28:20,960 --> 00:28:21,999 which is very, very rare colour. 1139 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:22,919 which is very, very rare colour. 1140 00:28:23,000 --> 00:28:23,999 I'm pretty happy. 1141 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:24,559 I'm pretty happy. 1142 00:28:24,640 --> 00:28:25,999 Whoo! 1143 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:26,199 Whoo! 1144 00:28:26,280 --> 00:28:27,999 I definitely could live here. 1145 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:28,039 I definitely could live here. 1146 00:28:28,120 --> 00:28:29,879 The opal's beautiful, mate. 1147 00:28:29,960 --> 00:28:29,999 I can't wait to see what they actually look like rubbed up. 1148 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,999 I can't wait to see what they actually look like rubbed up. 1149 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:32,919 I can't wait to see what they actually look like rubbed up. 1150 00:28:33,000 --> 00:28:33,999 I'm holding my breath. I'm thinking I hope that they just come out 1151 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:35,999 I'm holding my breath. I'm thinking I hope that they just come out 1152 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,119 I'm holding my breath. I'm thinking I hope that they just come out 1153 00:28:36,200 --> 00:28:37,999 the way they should, and if we do, we could be talking a few grand. 1154 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,759 the way they should, and if we do, we could be talking a few grand. 1155 00:28:39,840 --> 00:28:39,999 Don't put numbers in your head. We don't put numbers in our head. 1156 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,999 Don't put numbers in your head. We don't put numbers in our head. 1157 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,879 Don't put numbers in your head. We don't put numbers in our head. 1158 00:28:42,960 --> 00:28:43,999 If we get any more than 50 bucks, we're happy. 1159 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,199 If we get any more than 50 bucks, we're happy. 1160 00:28:45,280 --> 00:28:45,999 Well, that's it. (LAUGHS) 1161 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:46,719 Well, that's it. (LAUGHS) 1162 00:28:52,760 --> 00:28:53,999 We'll get up the top of this hill, 1163 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,439 We'll get up the top of this hill, 1164 00:28:54,520 --> 00:28:55,999 so we can look over the whole valley, 1165 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:56,319 so we can look over the whole valley, 1166 00:28:56,400 --> 00:28:57,999 see if we can see some of those big fault structures, 1167 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:58,999 see if we can see some of those big fault structures, 1168 00:28:59,080 --> 00:28:59,999 some of the changes in the ground. 1169 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,079 some of the changes in the ground. 1170 00:29:05,280 --> 00:29:05,999 In remote Outback Queensland, 1171 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,919 In remote Outback Queensland, 1172 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:09,999 Col Duff is on the hunt. 1173 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:10,159 Col Duff is on the hunt. 1174 00:29:10,240 --> 00:29:11,999 Oh, beautiful. 1175 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:12,199 Oh, beautiful. 1176 00:29:12,280 --> 00:29:13,999 Mining mate Ron Benny has hired him to find new opal sites. 1177 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:15,999 Mining mate Ron Benny has hired him to find new opal sites. 1178 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:16,759 Mining mate Ron Benny has hired him to find new opal sites. 1179 00:29:18,400 --> 00:29:19,999 As payment, any opal he finds, he keeps. 1180 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:21,999 As payment, any opal he finds, he keeps. 1181 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:22,679 As payment, any opal he finds, he keeps. 1182 00:29:22,760 --> 00:29:23,999 It's good to get a good overview of what's going on, 1183 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,999 It's good to get a good overview of what's going on, 1184 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:26,519 It's good to get a good overview of what's going on, 1185 00:29:26,600 --> 00:29:27,999 where everything's sitting. 1186 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:28,599 where everything's sitting. 1187 00:29:31,280 --> 00:29:31,999 Those faults coming in, they're sort of separating in a few places. 1188 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,999 Those faults coming in, they're sort of separating in a few places. 1189 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:34,839 Those faults coming in, they're sort of separating in a few places. 1190 00:29:34,920 --> 00:29:35,999 There might be opal in the creek 1191 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,039 There might be opal in the creek 1192 00:29:37,120 --> 00:29:37,999 cos it's fairly deep ground, eh? 1193 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,199 cos it's fairly deep ground, eh? 1194 00:29:39,280 --> 00:29:39,999 You'd have to do a few test holes there. 1195 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,759 You'd have to do a few test holes there. 1196 00:29:41,840 --> 00:29:41,999 Definitely, there's some good areas to drill 1197 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,999 Definitely, there's some good areas to drill 1198 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:45,119 Definitely, there's some good areas to drill 1199 00:29:45,200 --> 00:29:45,999 that haven't been looked at very much. 1200 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,519 that haven't been looked at very much. 1201 00:29:51,360 --> 00:29:51,999 Let's go for a walk around, 1202 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:53,399 Let's go for a walk around, 1203 00:29:53,480 --> 00:29:53,999 see if we can see some stuff on the surface. 1204 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,839 see if we can see some stuff on the surface. 1205 00:29:55,920 --> 00:29:55,999 Col's 30 years of experience hunting opal 1206 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:57,999 Col's 30 years of experience hunting opal 1207 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:58,879 Col's 30 years of experience hunting opal 1208 00:29:58,960 --> 00:29:59,999 has taught him to spot surface clues 1209 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,719 has taught him to spot surface clues 1210 00:30:01,800 --> 00:30:01,999 that could indicate an opal-rich area underground. 1211 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:03,999 that could indicate an opal-rich area underground. 1212 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:04,799 that could indicate an opal-rich area underground. 1213 00:30:05,560 --> 00:30:05,999 You get the sun to your back, 1214 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,799 You get the sun to your back, 1215 00:30:07,880 --> 00:30:07,999 and you've got the best chance of it reflecting. 1216 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,999 and you've got the best chance of it reflecting. 1217 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:10,359 and you've got the best chance of it reflecting. 1218 00:30:10,440 --> 00:30:11,999 Yeah. 1219 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,239 Yeah. 1220 00:30:12,320 --> 00:30:13,999 Oh, hang on, here's a nice bit of colour here. 1221 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,399 Oh, hang on, here's a nice bit of colour here. 1222 00:30:16,440 --> 00:30:17,999 That's a nice purple bar, 1223 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,599 That's a nice purple bar, 1224 00:30:18,680 --> 00:30:19,999 goes all the way through the rock. 1225 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:20,519 goes all the way through the rock. 1226 00:30:20,600 --> 00:30:21,999 So you can just see purple along there and green. 1227 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,999 So you can just see purple along there and green. 1228 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,639 So you can just see purple along there and green. 1229 00:30:24,720 --> 00:30:25,999 That might be a nice stone. 1230 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:26,479 That might be a nice stone. 1231 00:30:26,560 --> 00:30:27,999 Ladies love purple! 1232 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:28,279 Ladies love purple! 1233 00:30:28,360 --> 00:30:29,999 Where you find one, you might find some more. 1234 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,919 Where you find one, you might find some more. 1235 00:30:32,360 --> 00:30:33,999 Yeah, some nice green. 1236 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:34,359 Yeah, some nice green. 1237 00:30:34,440 --> 00:30:35,999 Beautiful laser-beam green. 1238 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,839 Beautiful laser-beam green. 1239 00:30:36,920 --> 00:30:37,999 I think they're good cutters. 1240 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:39,159 I think they're good cutters. 1241 00:30:39,240 --> 00:30:39,999 To the edge of the level, 1242 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,079 To the edge of the level, 1243 00:30:41,160 --> 00:30:41,999 which has just come out on the surface, 1244 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,159 which has just come out on the surface, 1245 00:30:43,240 --> 00:30:43,999 and there's nobbies lying everywhere. 1246 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:45,119 and there's nobbies lying everywhere. 1247 00:30:45,200 --> 00:30:45,999 That's not from a back or anything, 1248 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:47,719 That's not from a back or anything, 1249 00:30:47,800 --> 00:30:47,999 that's just naturally where the levels hit the surface. 1250 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,999 that's just naturally where the levels hit the surface. 1251 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,919 that's just naturally where the levels hit the surface. 1252 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:53,999 It's a shallow dish of opal. 1253 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,679 It's a shallow dish of opal. 1254 00:30:54,760 --> 00:30:55,999 With a good opal area pinpointed... 1255 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,719 With a good opal area pinpointed... 1256 00:30:57,800 --> 00:30:57,999 Yeah, now that's beautiful colour. 1257 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:59,439 Yeah, now that's beautiful colour. 1258 00:30:59,520 --> 00:30:59,999 ..Cole can return to Ron with the good news. 1259 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,999 ..Cole can return to Ron with the good news. 1260 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:02,119 ..Cole can return to Ron with the good news. 1261 00:31:16,800 --> 00:31:17,999 Rightio, mate. 1262 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,919 Rightio, mate. 1263 00:31:20,320 --> 00:31:21,999 See if there's any gems. 1264 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:22,039 See if there's any gems. 1265 00:31:22,120 --> 00:31:23,999 Over $25,000 short of their target, 1266 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,799 Over $25,000 short of their target, 1267 00:31:25,880 --> 00:31:25,999 Pete and Sam are banking everything on their last load of the season. 1268 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:27,999 Pete and Sam are banking everything on their last load of the season. 1269 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,999 Pete and Sam are banking everything on their last load of the season. 1270 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,199 Pete and Sam are banking everything on their last load of the season. 1271 00:31:31,400 --> 00:31:31,999 At least I can do this one-handed. Yeah, that's it. 1272 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,999 At least I can do this one-handed. Yeah, that's it. 1273 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:34,599 At least I can do this one-handed. Yeah, that's it. 1274 00:31:34,680 --> 00:31:35,999 In the tail-out room, 1275 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,399 In the tail-out room, 1276 00:31:36,480 --> 00:31:37,999 Sam's future in opal hunting is riding on this one load. 1277 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,999 Sam's future in opal hunting is riding on this one load. 1278 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:40,279 Sam's future in opal hunting is riding on this one load. 1279 00:31:40,360 --> 00:31:41,999 You can only live in this world if you're pulling out some gems, 1280 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,759 You can only live in this world if you're pulling out some gems, 1281 00:31:43,840 --> 00:31:43,999 and if you're not, you've got to go back to reality a bit 1282 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:45,999 and if you're not, you've got to go back to reality a bit 1283 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:46,359 and if you're not, you've got to go back to reality a bit 1284 00:31:46,440 --> 00:31:47,999 and go and get that nine-to-five job. 1285 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:48,999 and go and get that nine-to-five job. 1286 00:31:50,920 --> 00:31:51,999 Oh, there's a bit there. 1287 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:52,719 Oh, there's a bit there. 1288 00:31:52,800 --> 00:31:53,999 Nice black potch. 1289 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,319 Nice black potch. 1290 00:31:54,400 --> 00:31:55,999 Any colour in it? I can't see any colour in it, 1291 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:56,799 Any colour in it? I can't see any colour in it, 1292 00:31:56,880 --> 00:31:57,999 but that's all right. Bit of good trace. 1293 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,159 but that's all right. Bit of good trace. 1294 00:32:01,160 --> 00:32:01,999 We need to see opal now. That's it. 1295 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,039 We need to see opal now. That's it. 1296 00:32:03,120 --> 00:32:03,999 We've got the trace in here, but... Yeah, yeah. 1297 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:05,999 We've got the trace in here, but... Yeah, yeah. 1298 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,159 We've got the trace in here, but... Yeah, yeah. 1299 00:32:06,240 --> 00:32:07,999 Little bits and pieces, bit of grey potch. 1300 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:08,399 Little bits and pieces, bit of grey potch. 1301 00:32:14,160 --> 00:32:15,999 Oh, yeah. Look, look. 1302 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:16,159 Oh, yeah. Look, look. 1303 00:32:18,600 --> 00:32:19,999 Any colour in that one? 1304 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:20,319 Any colour in that one? 1305 00:32:20,400 --> 00:32:21,999 Not that I can see. 1306 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:22,159 Not that I can see. 1307 00:32:22,240 --> 00:32:23,959 Not from an initial glance. 1308 00:32:25,600 --> 00:32:25,999 The key to opal is colour. 1309 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,999 The key to opal is colour. 1310 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:28,039 The key to opal is colour. 1311 00:32:28,120 --> 00:32:29,999 No colour, and the stone will be worthless. 1312 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,879 No colour, and the stone will be worthless. 1313 00:32:30,960 --> 00:32:31,999 I reckon we just put it on the wheel, mate. 1314 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,319 I reckon we just put it on the wheel, mate. 1315 00:32:35,320 --> 00:32:35,999 A full spectrum of rainbow colours, 1316 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,999 A full spectrum of rainbow colours, 1317 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:38,079 A full spectrum of rainbow colours, 1318 00:32:38,160 --> 00:32:39,999 and the stone could be worth $30,000, 1319 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:41,119 and the stone could be worth $30,000, 1320 00:32:41,200 --> 00:32:41,999 saving their season and their partnership. 1321 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,359 saving their season and their partnership. 1322 00:32:43,440 --> 00:32:43,999 There could be a nice gem in here. We just don't know until you rub it. 1323 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:45,999 There could be a nice gem in here. We just don't know until you rub it. 1324 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:46,639 There could be a nice gem in here. We just don't know until you rub it. 1325 00:32:46,720 --> 00:32:47,999 Windows of colour rolling there. 1326 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,999 Windows of colour rolling there. 1327 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:50,799 Windows of colour rolling there. 1328 00:32:52,680 --> 00:32:53,999 I think we're gonna lose it, mate. We're gonna have to go through 'em. 1329 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,999 I think we're gonna lose it, mate. We're gonna have to go through 'em. 1330 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:56,919 I think we're gonna lose it, mate. We're gonna have to go through 'em. 1331 00:32:57,000 --> 00:32:57,999 They're, like, teasing you that there could be more. It just... 1332 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,999 They're, like, teasing you that there could be more. It just... 1333 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,759 They're, like, teasing you that there could be more. It just... 1334 00:33:03,480 --> 00:33:03,999 There's a nobby there that had a little bit of potential. 1335 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,999 There's a nobby there that had a little bit of potential. 1336 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,159 There's a nobby there that had a little bit of potential. 1337 00:33:06,240 --> 00:33:07,999 Could see a little bit of colour in it, 1338 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:08,159 Could see a little bit of colour in it, 1339 00:33:08,240 --> 00:33:09,999 but it rubbed down to nothing. 1340 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:10,119 but it rubbed down to nothing. 1341 00:33:10,200 --> 00:33:11,919 Worthless. No money. 1342 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,999 What have we got there? Yeah, pretty ordinary tail here. 1343 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:15,079 What have we got there? Yeah, pretty ordinary tail here. 1344 00:33:15,160 --> 00:33:15,999 Not much at all, mate. Didn't turn into much? 1345 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,679 Not much at all, mate. Didn't turn into much? 1346 00:33:18,880 --> 00:33:19,999 (BLEEP) in that, really. 1347 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:20,879 (BLEEP) in that, really. 1348 00:33:23,400 --> 00:33:23,999 With zero opal from their final load, 1349 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,999 With zero opal from their final load, 1350 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:26,359 With zero opal from their final load, 1351 00:33:26,440 --> 00:33:27,999 Pete and Sam's total for the season 1352 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:28,759 Pete and Sam's total for the season 1353 00:33:28,840 --> 00:33:29,999 remains at just $24,000, 1354 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,999 remains at just $24,000, 1355 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:32,079 remains at just $24,000, 1356 00:33:32,160 --> 00:33:33,999 not even enough to cover their costs. 1357 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:34,839 not even enough to cover their costs. 1358 00:33:34,920 --> 00:33:35,999 I don't know if I can keep going like this, to be honest, mate. 1359 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,999 I don't know if I can keep going like this, to be honest, mate. 1360 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,159 I don't know if I can keep going like this, to be honest, mate. 1361 00:33:39,240 --> 00:33:39,999 I don't know whether I'll be able to do another whole year 1362 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,999 I don't know whether I'll be able to do another whole year 1363 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:42,039 I don't know whether I'll be able to do another whole year 1364 00:33:42,120 --> 00:33:43,999 with just finding that stuff. 1365 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:44,719 with just finding that stuff. 1366 00:33:44,800 --> 00:33:45,999 I understand what you're saying, mate. 1367 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:46,719 I understand what you're saying, mate. 1368 00:33:46,800 --> 00:33:47,999 It's cost us a grand a week to mine. 1369 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,919 It's cost us a grand a week to mine. 1370 00:33:49,000 --> 00:33:49,999 You know, dig it, cart it, wash it. 1371 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,999 You know, dig it, cart it, wash it. 1372 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:52,719 You know, dig it, cart it, wash it. 1373 00:33:52,800 --> 00:33:53,999 Probably just need a bit of time to think about 1374 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,919 Probably just need a bit of time to think about 1375 00:33:55,000 --> 00:33:55,999 what next, what the next step is for me. 1376 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:56,879 what next, what the next step is for me. 1377 00:34:04,840 --> 00:34:05,999 He's saying now he's not sure if he can keep going, 1378 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,479 He's saying now he's not sure if he can keep going, 1379 00:34:07,560 --> 00:34:07,999 and I can understand that. 1380 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,559 and I can understand that. 1381 00:34:09,640 --> 00:34:09,999 It's a big financial commitment. 1382 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,639 It's a big financial commitment. 1383 00:34:11,720 --> 00:34:11,999 He's a young bloke, he hasn't got anything behind him. 1384 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,999 He's a young bloke, he hasn't got anything behind him. 1385 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:14,239 He's a young bloke, he hasn't got anything behind him. 1386 00:34:14,320 --> 00:34:15,959 He's got his future to think of. 1387 00:34:17,760 --> 00:34:17,999 I moved up here with a little bit of money, 1388 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,999 I moved up here with a little bit of money, 1389 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:20,639 I moved up here with a little bit of money, 1390 00:34:20,720 --> 00:34:21,999 but by the time I bought myself a camp 1391 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:22,999 but by the time I bought myself a camp 1392 00:34:23,080 --> 00:34:23,999 and I've been mining for two years, 1393 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,999 and I've been mining for two years, 1394 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,159 and I've been mining for two years, 1395 00:34:26,240 --> 00:34:27,999 there's not much left in the savings account. 1396 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:28,959 there's not much left in the savings account. 1397 00:34:29,040 --> 00:34:29,999 I've got to weigh up what's best for me and Corinne 1398 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,999 I've got to weigh up what's best for me and Corinne 1399 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,399 I've got to weigh up what's best for me and Corinne 1400 00:34:33,480 --> 00:34:33,999 and what's gonna put me in good stead for the future. 1401 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:35,999 and what's gonna put me in good stead for the future. 1402 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,959 and what's gonna put me in good stead for the future. 1403 00:34:37,040 --> 00:34:37,999 If that's to give up opal mining, it is what it is. 1404 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,839 If that's to give up opal mining, it is what it is. 1405 00:34:39,920 --> 00:34:39,999 And that's a decision I've got to make. 1406 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,999 And that's a decision I've got to make. 1407 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,479 And that's a decision I've got to make. 1408 00:34:49,080 --> 00:34:49,999 It's decision day for Sam, 1409 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,159 It's decision day for Sam, 1410 00:34:51,240 --> 00:34:51,999 as Pete leaves for his shoulder operation. 1411 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,759 as Pete leaves for his shoulder operation. 1412 00:34:58,880 --> 00:34:59,999 So, young fella, you've been home, and had a bit of a think? 1413 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,999 So, young fella, you've been home, and had a bit of a think? 1414 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:02,399 So, young fella, you've been home, and had a bit of a think? 1415 00:35:02,480 --> 00:35:03,999 What's the verdict? What are you gonna do? 1416 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:04,959 What's the verdict? What are you gonna do? 1417 00:35:06,600 --> 00:35:07,999 Erm, yeah, 1418 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:08,439 Erm, yeah, 1419 00:35:08,520 --> 00:35:09,999 I reckon I'll stay on another year. I reckon we can go around again. 1420 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,999 I reckon I'll stay on another year. I reckon we can go around again. 1421 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,479 I reckon I'll stay on another year. I reckon we can go around again. 1422 00:35:12,560 --> 00:35:13,999 In the ring for another swing, mate? 1423 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,239 In the ring for another swing, mate? 1424 00:35:15,320 --> 00:35:15,999 Yeah, I reckon. Ah, good. Excellent. 1425 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:17,159 Yeah, I reckon. Ah, good. Excellent. 1426 00:35:17,240 --> 00:35:17,999 Hate to give up on those two seasons. 1427 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,839 Hate to give up on those two seasons. 1428 00:35:19,920 --> 00:35:19,999 I reckon we can give it another go and see how we go, I reckon. 1429 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,999 I reckon we can give it another go and see how we go, I reckon. 1430 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,519 I reckon we can give it another go and see how we go, I reckon. 1431 00:35:23,600 --> 00:35:23,999 Hopefully, next season, we pull out some gems 1432 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,879 Hopefully, next season, we pull out some gems 1433 00:35:25,960 --> 00:35:25,999 and, yeah, keep everything ticking along. 1434 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:27,999 and, yeah, keep everything ticking along. 1435 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,199 and, yeah, keep everything ticking along. 1436 00:35:28,280 --> 00:35:29,999 I've decided I'll give it one last season. 1437 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,999 I've decided I'll give it one last season. 1438 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,199 I've decided I'll give it one last season. 1439 00:35:33,280 --> 00:35:33,999 We've found enough opal to keep me encouraged 1440 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,999 We've found enough opal to keep me encouraged 1441 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,719 We've found enough opal to keep me encouraged 1442 00:35:36,800 --> 00:35:37,999 that there could be some more down there. 1443 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:38,839 that there could be some more down there. 1444 00:35:38,920 --> 00:35:39,999 Next truck might have a million bucks in it. 1445 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,119 Next truck might have a million bucks in it. 1446 00:35:42,840 --> 00:35:43,999 I think we were hoping for 50 grand to cover costs, 1447 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,639 I think we were hoping for 50 grand to cover costs, 1448 00:35:45,720 --> 00:35:45,999 but halfway there. 1449 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,719 but halfway there. 1450 00:35:47,800 --> 00:35:47,999 So, yeah, we'll have to look on it 1451 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,639 So, yeah, we'll have to look on it 1452 00:35:49,720 --> 00:35:49,999 as a cup half full instead of half empty. You've got to be positive. 1453 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:51,999 as a cup half full instead of half empty. You've got to be positive. 1454 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:52,719 as a cup half full instead of half empty. You've got to be positive. 1455 00:35:52,800 --> 00:35:53,999 I'll give you the keys to the city, mate. 1456 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,559 I'll give you the keys to the city, mate. 1457 00:35:55,640 --> 00:35:55,999 Excavator, truck, shed. 1458 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,999 Excavator, truck, shed. 1459 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:58,919 Excavator, truck, shed. 1460 00:35:59,000 --> 00:35:59,999 You can keep that ticking over for us 1461 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,119 You can keep that ticking over for us 1462 00:36:01,200 --> 00:36:01,999 for the next couple of days. Yeah. 1463 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,239 for the next couple of days. Yeah. 1464 00:36:03,320 --> 00:36:03,999 Well, you go get cut and shut. Absolutely. 1465 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,399 Well, you go get cut and shut. Absolutely. 1466 00:36:05,480 --> 00:36:05,999 Good luck with it all. I'll give you a ring tomorrow. 1467 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,959 Good luck with it all. I'll give you a ring tomorrow. 1468 00:36:08,040 --> 00:36:09,999 I'll come back stronger than ever. I'll give you a call, 1469 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:10,599 I'll come back stronger than ever. I'll give you a call, 1470 00:36:10,680 --> 00:36:11,999 see how it all went. All right, mate. 1471 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:12,519 see how it all went. All right, mate. 1472 00:36:12,600 --> 00:36:13,999 All right, mate. Safe trip. 1473 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:14,319 All right, mate. Safe trip. 1474 00:36:14,400 --> 00:36:15,999 Bit of trust in this, but that's good. 1475 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:16,759 Bit of trust in this, but that's good. 1476 00:36:16,840 --> 00:36:17,999 That just shows that we are partners. 1477 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,199 That just shows that we are partners. 1478 00:36:21,880 --> 00:36:21,999 The keys to Cooke City. 1479 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:23,639 The keys to Cooke City. 1480 00:36:23,720 --> 00:36:23,999 It's not a bad city to have the keys to, actually. 1481 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,999 It's not a bad city to have the keys to, actually. 1482 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:26,159 It's not a bad city to have the keys to, actually. 1483 00:36:42,160 --> 00:36:43,999 Yeah, we had a good day today. 1484 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:44,199 Yeah, we had a good day today. 1485 00:36:44,280 --> 00:36:45,999 Col Duff's outback survey has come to an end. 1486 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,999 Col Duff's outback survey has come to an end. 1487 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,159 Col Duff's outback survey has come to an end. 1488 00:36:48,240 --> 00:36:49,999 He's identified potential new sources of opal 1489 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,239 He's identified potential new sources of opal 1490 00:36:51,320 --> 00:36:51,999 on a massive Outback claim. 1491 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,479 on a massive Outback claim. 1492 00:36:54,480 --> 00:36:55,999 We narrowed down a bit of a shallow show 1493 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:56,759 We narrowed down a bit of a shallow show 1494 00:36:56,840 --> 00:36:57,999 if they're interested in chasing some shallow stuff. 1495 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,999 if they're interested in chasing some shallow stuff. 1496 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,079 if they're interested in chasing some shallow stuff. 1497 00:37:00,160 --> 00:37:01,999 They'll get something there. 1498 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:02,079 They'll get something there. 1499 00:37:02,160 --> 00:37:03,999 These fault structures that we can see just now in this image, 1500 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,879 These fault structures that we can see just now in this image, 1501 00:37:05,960 --> 00:37:05,999 they're massive. 1502 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,999 they're massive. 1503 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:08,039 they're massive. 1504 00:37:08,120 --> 00:37:09,999 You can see how that's a really strong bit of movement. 1505 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,999 You can see how that's a really strong bit of movement. 1506 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,199 You can see how that's a really strong bit of movement. 1507 00:37:12,280 --> 00:37:13,999 Yeah, I think they'll find this stuff useful. 1508 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:14,919 Yeah, I think they'll find this stuff useful. 1509 00:37:15,000 --> 00:37:15,999 So we'll make up a data package and give it to 'em. 1510 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:17,999 So we'll make up a data package and give it to 'em. 1511 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,159 So we'll make up a data package and give it to 'em. 1512 00:37:20,120 --> 00:37:21,999 Here we go. 1513 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:22,119 Here we go. 1514 00:37:22,200 --> 00:37:23,999 Time to report back to claim owner Ron Benny. 1515 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,999 Time to report back to claim owner Ron Benny. 1516 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:26,119 Time to report back to claim owner Ron Benny. 1517 00:37:26,200 --> 00:37:27,919 Hey. 1518 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,999 Hey, Col. 1519 00:37:32,280 --> 00:37:33,999 How did it go? Yeah, good-oh. 1520 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:34,639 How did it go? Yeah, good-oh. 1521 00:37:34,720 --> 00:37:35,999 Put the drone up in those places that you pointed to, 1522 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,559 Put the drone up in those places that you pointed to, 1523 00:37:37,640 --> 00:37:37,999 and got some really good shots of all three places. 1524 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,999 and got some really good shots of all three places. 1525 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:40,079 and got some really good shots of all three places. 1526 00:37:40,160 --> 00:37:41,999 You can see where the level's coming out. 1527 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:42,239 You can see where the level's coming out. 1528 00:37:42,320 --> 00:37:43,999 I've got a USB stick for you 1529 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:44,559 I've got a USB stick for you 1530 00:37:44,640 --> 00:37:45,999 with all the aerials and information on it. 1531 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:47,799 with all the aerials and information on it. 1532 00:37:47,880 --> 00:37:47,999 Thanks for that. Really clear. 1533 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,559 Thanks for that. Really clear. 1534 00:37:49,640 --> 00:37:49,999 You see those big faults coming through each way. 1535 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,999 You see those big faults coming through each way. 1536 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:52,639 You see those big faults coming through each way. 1537 00:37:52,720 --> 00:37:53,999 Might be some ground in between. 1538 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,119 Might be some ground in between. 1539 00:37:55,200 --> 00:37:55,999 I'll have a look at it tonight and I really appreciate it once again. 1540 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:57,999 I'll have a look at it tonight and I really appreciate it once again. 1541 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:58,519 I'll have a look at it tonight and I really appreciate it once again. 1542 00:37:58,600 --> 00:37:59,999 Anyway, thank you very much. Good on ya. 1543 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,559 Anyway, thank you very much. Good on ya. 1544 00:38:00,640 --> 00:38:01,999 Yeah. And I'll talk to you. 1545 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:02,199 Yeah. And I'll talk to you. 1546 00:38:02,280 --> 00:38:03,999 No worries. Cheers. 1547 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:04,279 No worries. Cheers. 1548 00:38:09,000 --> 00:38:09,999 Well, there's our little haul of rocks. 1549 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,199 Well, there's our little haul of rocks. 1550 00:38:11,280 --> 00:38:11,999 So we'd better cut some stones. 1551 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,999 So we'd better cut some stones. 1552 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:14,039 So we'd better cut some stones. 1553 00:38:14,120 --> 00:38:15,999 As payment for his work, 1554 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,119 As payment for his work, 1555 00:38:16,200 --> 00:38:17,999 Col keeps any opal rocks he's found. 1556 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,039 Col keeps any opal rocks he's found. 1557 00:38:19,120 --> 00:38:19,999 Maybe half a dozen nice cut stones. 1558 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,679 Maybe half a dozen nice cut stones. 1559 00:38:21,760 --> 00:38:21,999 Some of it's very flashy. 1560 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,799 Some of it's very flashy. 1561 00:38:23,880 --> 00:38:23,999 And, really, I don't know what we'll get until we saw it up. 1562 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,999 And, really, I don't know what we'll get until we saw it up. 1563 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,999 And, really, I don't know what we'll get until we saw it up. 1564 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:28,239 And, really, I don't know what we'll get until we saw it up. 1565 00:38:28,320 --> 00:38:29,999 But I can see some potential, and there's some beautiful purple. 1566 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,599 But I can see some potential, and there's some beautiful purple. 1567 00:38:31,680 --> 00:38:31,999 They're big bars, so I'll go from side to side of the stone. 1568 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,999 They're big bars, so I'll go from side to side of the stone. 1569 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:35,679 They're big bars, so I'll go from side to side of the stone. 1570 00:38:35,760 --> 00:38:35,999 I'll have to do a bit of work to value-add it. 1571 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,999 I'll have to do a bit of work to value-add it. 1572 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,599 I'll have to do a bit of work to value-add it. 1573 00:38:39,680 --> 00:38:39,999 This is boulder opal in the rough, 1574 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,999 This is boulder opal in the rough, 1575 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:42,319 This is boulder opal in the rough, 1576 00:38:42,400 --> 00:38:43,999 mostly green and purple in colour, 1577 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:44,839 mostly green and purple in colour, 1578 00:38:44,920 --> 00:38:45,999 weighing about 5k. 1579 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,679 weighing about 5k. 1580 00:38:47,760 --> 00:38:47,999 $300... 1581 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,799 $300... 1582 00:38:49,880 --> 00:38:49,999 Not bad for a walk in the paddock. 1583 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,359 Not bad for a walk in the paddock. 1584 00:38:51,440 --> 00:38:51,999 For Col, opal mining is about much more than just money. 1585 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,999 For Col, opal mining is about much more than just money. 1586 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,839 For Col, opal mining is about much more than just money. 1587 00:38:57,120 --> 00:38:57,999 When you do see really good opal, it's exciting. 1588 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,999 When you do see really good opal, it's exciting. 1589 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,239 When you do see really good opal, it's exciting. 1590 00:39:00,320 --> 00:39:01,999 It's an emotional stone. 1591 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:02,319 It's an emotional stone. 1592 00:39:02,400 --> 00:39:03,999 It flashes so many different ways. 1593 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:04,519 It flashes so many different ways. 1594 00:39:04,600 --> 00:39:05,999 This magic-looking bunch of rainbows 1595 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,079 This magic-looking bunch of rainbows 1596 00:39:07,160 --> 00:39:07,999 bouncing around with laser beams and little squares and hexagons. 1597 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:09,999 bouncing around with laser beams and little squares and hexagons. 1598 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,079 bouncing around with laser beams and little squares and hexagons. 1599 00:39:11,160 --> 00:39:11,999 Very satisfying. 1600 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,999 Very satisfying. 1601 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:14,119 Very satisfying. 1602 00:39:14,200 --> 00:39:15,999 When you find good opal, it's really rewarding, 1603 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:16,839 When you find good opal, it's really rewarding, 1604 00:39:16,920 --> 00:39:17,999 but it's not easy. 1605 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,719 but it's not easy. 1606 00:39:18,800 --> 00:39:19,999 But because you love it, you just keep doing it. 1607 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,479 But because you love it, you just keep doing it. 1608 00:39:30,280 --> 00:39:31,999 700km to the south, in the opal field of Grawin... 1609 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999 700km to the south, in the opal field of Grawin... 1610 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,479 700km to the south, in the opal field of Grawin... 1611 00:39:34,560 --> 00:39:35,999 Got these bits here, guys, some of those other bits we had in the wall. 1612 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,999 Got these bits here, guys, some of those other bits we had in the wall. 1613 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:38,239 Got these bits here, guys, some of those other bits we had in the wall. 1614 00:39:38,320 --> 00:39:39,999 We'll go through, clean them up, clean the edges, 1615 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,119 We'll go through, clean them up, clean the edges, 1616 00:39:41,200 --> 00:39:41,999 see what we've got. Yeah. 1617 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,839 see what we've got. Yeah. 1618 00:39:42,920 --> 00:39:43,999 After losing their claim and home in Mintabie, 1619 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,999 After losing their claim and home in Mintabie, 1620 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,639 After losing their claim and home in Mintabie, 1621 00:39:47,720 --> 00:39:47,999 Bayden and Lise are relying on this find 1622 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,839 Bayden and Lise are relying on this find 1623 00:39:49,920 --> 00:39:49,999 to help them decide whether to make Grawin their new home 1624 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,999 to help them decide whether to make Grawin their new home 1625 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,399 to help them decide whether to make Grawin their new home 1626 00:39:53,480 --> 00:39:53,999 or keep moving on. 1627 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,479 or keep moving on. 1628 00:39:55,560 --> 00:39:55,999 I've got no home. 1629 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,559 I've got no home. 1630 00:39:57,640 --> 00:39:57,999 I've got nowhere to live. 1631 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:59,359 I've got nowhere to live. 1632 00:39:59,440 --> 00:39:59,999 I need to start finding opal. 1633 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,959 I need to start finding opal. 1634 00:40:02,040 --> 00:40:03,999 I'm raring to go, have a crack 1635 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:04,639 I'm raring to go, have a crack 1636 00:40:04,720 --> 00:40:05,999 and definitely a new future, hopefully. 1637 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,759 and definitely a new future, hopefully. 1638 00:40:10,360 --> 00:40:11,999 The good thing is it's a nice stone and it's clean. 1639 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,839 The good thing is it's a nice stone and it's clean. 1640 00:40:13,920 --> 00:40:13,999 I'll be happy to leave that as it is at the moment. 1641 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,999 I'll be happy to leave that as it is at the moment. 1642 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:16,239 I'll be happy to leave that as it is at the moment. 1643 00:40:16,320 --> 00:40:17,999 That's a pretty good-sized stone. 1644 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,959 That's a pretty good-sized stone. 1645 00:40:19,040 --> 00:40:19,999 You're looking at, what, a ten-carat stone there, Muzz? 1646 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,639 You're looking at, what, a ten-carat stone there, Muzz? 1647 00:40:21,720 --> 00:40:21,999 Yeah, we'll weigh that up in a minute, 1648 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,599 Yeah, we'll weigh that up in a minute, 1649 00:40:23,680 --> 00:40:23,999 but that's going gonna be a ten-carat stone, without a doubt. 1650 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,999 but that's going gonna be a ten-carat stone, without a doubt. 1651 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:26,559 but that's going gonna be a ten-carat stone, without a doubt. 1652 00:40:28,080 --> 00:40:29,999 We've got all the stones pretty much rubbed now. 1653 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,039 We've got all the stones pretty much rubbed now. 1654 00:40:31,120 --> 00:40:31,999 Muzz is just finishing up on one of the last ones, 1655 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,999 Muzz is just finishing up on one of the last ones, 1656 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:34,039 Muzz is just finishing up on one of the last ones, 1657 00:40:34,120 --> 00:40:35,999 and then we're gonna put a valuation on what we've got for the day. 1658 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,679 and then we're gonna put a valuation on what we've got for the day. 1659 00:40:39,800 --> 00:40:39,999 At the end of the day, that's 65 carats. 1660 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:41,959 At the end of the day, that's 65 carats. 1661 00:40:42,040 --> 00:40:43,999 It's a mixed bag. There's a couple of black stones in there. 1662 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:45,399 It's a mixed bag. There's a couple of black stones in there. 1663 00:40:45,480 --> 00:40:45,999 That stone there in the middle... That middle one. 1664 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,919 That stone there in the middle... That middle one. 1665 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,999 That's the black stone. That's 3.9 carats. 1666 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:50,519 That's the black stone. That's 3.9 carats. 1667 00:40:50,600 --> 00:40:51,999 You could almost take that out and put 1,000 a carat on it. 1668 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,559 You could almost take that out and put 1,000 a carat on it. 1669 00:40:53,640 --> 00:40:53,999 1,000 bucks a carat for that?! Yeah. 1670 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,999 1,000 bucks a carat for that?! Yeah. 1671 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:56,479 1,000 bucks a carat for that?! Yeah. 1672 00:40:56,560 --> 00:40:57,999 There's some crystal, there's some paler stones, 1673 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,399 There's some crystal, there's some paler stones, 1674 00:40:59,480 --> 00:40:59,999 but they've all got a different colour. 1675 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,479 but they've all got a different colour. 1676 00:41:01,560 --> 00:41:01,999 They're all clean-faced, all sellable. 1677 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,639 They're all clean-faced, all sellable. 1678 00:41:03,720 --> 00:41:03,999 There's a red stone there. 1679 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,279 There's a red stone there. 1680 00:41:05,360 --> 00:41:05,999 That's beautiful. That is beautiful. 1681 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,159 That's beautiful. That is beautiful. 1682 00:41:07,240 --> 00:41:07,999 Their haul is a mix of crystal and black opal. 1683 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,999 Their haul is a mix of crystal and black opal. 1684 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,759 Their haul is a mix of crystal and black opal. 1685 00:41:11,840 --> 00:41:11,999 It's rubbed with a weight of 65 carats or 13g 1686 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,999 It's rubbed with a weight of 65 carats or 13g 1687 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,999 It's rubbed with a weight of 65 carats or 13g 1688 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,359 It's rubbed with a weight of 65 carats or 13g 1689 00:41:17,440 --> 00:41:17,999 with colours of blue, green and highly prized red. 1690 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,999 with colours of blue, green and highly prized red. 1691 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,759 with colours of blue, green and highly prized red. 1692 00:41:23,040 --> 00:41:23,999 65 carats, if we go out and ask for 6½ grand, straight off the bat, 1693 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,999 65 carats, if we go out and ask for 6½ grand, straight off the bat, 1694 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,159 65 carats, if we go out and ask for 6½ grand, straight off the bat, 1695 00:41:27,240 --> 00:41:27,999 I don't think you're gonna have too many problems. 1696 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,919 I don't think you're gonna have too many problems. 1697 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,999 Man, that's awesome. Well done. Excellent. 1698 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:32,319 Man, that's awesome. Well done. Excellent. 1699 00:41:32,400 --> 00:41:33,999 Well done, honey. 1700 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:34,159 Well done, honey. 1701 00:41:34,240 --> 00:41:35,999 For their half share, 1702 00:41:36,080 --> 00:41:37,999 Bayden and Lise will net at least $3,000. 1703 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:39,639 Bayden and Lise will net at least $3,000. 1704 00:41:39,720 --> 00:41:39,999 I'm actually stoked. 1705 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:41,399 I'm actually stoked. 1706 00:41:41,480 --> 00:41:41,999 For a couple of days - 3,000 bucks. 1707 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,999 For a couple of days - 3,000 bucks. 1708 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:44,119 For a couple of days - 3,000 bucks. 1709 00:41:44,200 --> 00:41:45,999 That's pretty damn good. 1710 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,199 That's pretty damn good. 1711 00:41:50,280 --> 00:41:51,999 Yeah, I'm pretty happy to stay. 1712 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,159 Yeah, I'm pretty happy to stay. 1713 00:41:53,240 --> 00:41:53,999 The opal's beautiful, mate. 1714 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,279 The opal's beautiful, mate. 1715 00:41:55,360 --> 00:41:55,999 Just go up to the dump, 1716 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:57,399 Just go up to the dump, 1717 00:41:57,480 --> 00:41:57,999 and have a bit of a scratch around. 1718 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:59,199 and have a bit of a scratch around. 1719 00:41:59,280 --> 00:41:59,999 Yeah. 1720 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,959 Yeah. 1721 00:42:01,040 --> 00:42:01,999 Well, you get a bit of a bird's-eye view of everything. 1722 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,999 Well, you get a bit of a bird's-eye view of everything. 1723 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:04,119 Well, you get a bit of a bird's-eye view of everything. 1724 00:42:14,640 --> 00:42:15,999 Did you ever think that you would like opal mining so much? 1725 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:17,439 Did you ever think that you would like opal mining so much? 1726 00:42:17,520 --> 00:42:17,999 (CHUCKLES) Do you wanna keep on mining with me? 1727 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,919 (CHUCKLES) Do you wanna keep on mining with me? 1728 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,999 Yeah. Would you marry me? 1729 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:22,239 Yeah. Would you marry me? 1730 00:42:22,320 --> 00:42:23,999 Was that a proposal? 1731 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:24,439 Was that a proposal? 1732 00:42:24,520 --> 00:42:25,999 It is. Really? 1733 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:26,199 It is. Really? 1734 00:42:26,280 --> 00:42:27,999 Will you marry me? Really? You're (BLEEP) kidding. 1735 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,359 Will you marry me? Really? You're (BLEEP) kidding. 1736 00:42:29,440 --> 00:42:29,999 Elisa Grobe, will you marry me? 1737 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,279 Elisa Grobe, will you marry me? 1738 00:42:34,040 --> 00:42:35,719 Yes. 1739 00:42:38,040 --> 00:42:39,999 (CHUCKLES) 1740 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:40,039 (CHUCKLES) 1741 00:42:40,120 --> 00:42:41,999 You (BLEEP)! 1742 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,119 You (BLEEP)! 1743 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:45,999 It feels like a new beginning. Yeah. 1744 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:46,519 It feels like a new beginning. Yeah. 1745 00:42:46,600 --> 00:42:47,999 Everything felt right, so I want you as part of my life. 1746 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,399 Everything felt right, so I want you as part of my life. 1747 00:42:49,480 --> 00:42:49,999 I can't live life without you. You're fantastic. 1748 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,999 I can't live life without you. You're fantastic. 1749 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:52,239 I can't live life without you. You're fantastic. 1750 00:42:58,440 --> 00:42:59,999 I do love her, yeah. How can I not? 1751 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,679 I do love her, yeah. How can I not? 1752 00:43:00,760 --> 00:43:01,999 She loves opal! 1753 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:03,199 She loves opal! 1754 00:43:03,280 --> 00:43:03,999 (CHUCKLES) 1755 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,279 (CHUCKLES) 1756 00:43:06,760 --> 00:43:07,999 Cheers to new beginnings, honey. 1757 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,239 Cheers to new beginnings, honey. 1758 00:43:09,320 --> 00:43:09,999 Yeah, for sure. Let's find some more opal, eh? 1759 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,559 Yeah, for sure. Let's find some more opal, eh? 1760 00:43:11,640 --> 00:43:11,999 Yeah. 1761 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,359 Yeah. 1762 00:43:16,720 --> 00:43:17,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1763 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,719 subtitles by Deluxe 1764 00:43:36,280 --> 00:43:37,999 # Money! 1765 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:38,279 # Money! 1766 00:43:41,160 --> 00:43:41,999 # Money # 1767 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:42,839 # Money # 1768 00:43:43,305 --> 00:44:43,680 Do you want subtitles for any video? -=[ ai.OpenSubtitles.com ]=-