"Outback Opal Hunters" Episode #4.9

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... (SHOUTING) ..a man down. 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... (SHOUTING) ..a man down. 3 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:05,959 On Outback Opal Hunters... (SHOUTING) ..a man down. 4 00:00:06,040 --> 00:00:07,999 This has really thrown a spanner in the works. 5 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:08,279 This has really thrown a spanner in the works. 6 00:00:08,360 --> 00:00:09,999 And Young Guns risking abandoned mines... Get in there, brother. This is deep. 7 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,999 And Young Guns risking abandoned mines... Get in there, brother. This is deep. 8 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,199 And Young Guns risking abandoned mines... Get in there, brother. This is deep. 9 00:00:12,280 --> 00:00:13,999 ..for a new source of Opal. Are we insane? 10 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:14,479 ..for a new source of Opal. Are we insane? 11 00:00:14,560 --> 00:00:15,999 Chris and Oscar Cheal battle their toughest ground yet... 12 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,599 Chris and Oscar Cheal battle their toughest ground yet... 13 00:00:17,680 --> 00:00:17,999 That's not working. ..and find another miner... That had a bit of work in here. 14 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,999 That's not working. ..and find another miner... That had a bit of work in here. 15 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,999 That's not working. ..and find another miner... That had a bit of work in here. 16 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:22,439 That's not working. ..and find another miner... That had a bit of work in here. 17 00:00:22,520 --> 00:00:23,999 Look here, look. ..has beaten them to it. 18 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,759 Look here, look. ..has beaten them to it. 19 00:00:26,080 --> 00:00:27,999 And the Poms' opal hunting dream... Carl, the tipper is stuck. 20 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:29,999 And the Poms' opal hunting dream... Carl, the tipper is stuck. 21 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,119 And the Poms' opal hunting dream... Carl, the tipper is stuck. 22 00:00:30,200 --> 00:00:31,999 ..could be about to shatter. Could that thing just work for a day? 23 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,999 ..could be about to shatter. Could that thing just work for a day? 24 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:34,879 ..could be about to shatter. Could that thing just work for a day? 25 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:42,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 26 00:00:52,720 --> 00:00:53,999 All right, we are pushing, pushing for the target. 27 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,119 All right, we are pushing, pushing for the target. 28 00:00:55,200 --> 00:00:55,999 OK, let's do it. Let's go down. 29 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:57,799 OK, let's do it. Let's go down. 30 00:00:57,880 --> 00:00:57,999 In remote New South Wales, temperatures are pushing 40 degrees. 31 00:00:58,000 --> 00:00:59,999 In remote New South Wales, temperatures are pushing 40 degrees. 32 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,959 In remote New South Wales, temperatures are pushing 40 degrees. 33 00:01:02,040 --> 00:01:03,999 The Young Guns, JC, Jaymin and Noah, have just a few weeks 34 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:05,839 The Young Guns, JC, Jaymin and Noah, have just a few weeks 35 00:01:05,920 --> 00:01:05,999 to hit their target before extreme temperatures end their season. 36 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,999 to hit their target before extreme temperatures end their season. 37 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:09,999 to hit their target before extreme temperatures end their season. 38 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:10,479 to hit their target before extreme temperatures end their season. 39 00:01:10,560 --> 00:01:11,999 It's like an oven in there during the day. 40 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,919 It's like an oven in there during the day. 41 00:01:13,000 --> 00:01:13,999 And our machinery is starting to struggle a bit 42 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:15,679 And our machinery is starting to struggle a bit 43 00:01:15,760 --> 00:01:15,999 and we don't know how much longer it can take it. 44 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,999 and we don't know how much longer it can take it. 45 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:18,439 and we don't know how much longer it can take it. 46 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,999 But there's been no sign of opal for two weeks. 47 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:22,839 But there's been no sign of opal for two weeks. 48 00:01:22,920 --> 00:01:23,999 We came out to show people that we could actually do this and there is actually money in it. 49 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,999 We came out to show people that we could actually do this and there is actually money in it. 50 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:26,999 We came out to show people that we could actually do this and there is actually money in it. 51 00:01:27,080 --> 00:01:27,999 And so we don't want to come back with nothing. 52 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,759 And so we don't want to come back with nothing. 53 00:01:29,840 --> 00:01:29,999 The key is, literally, the more dirt you move, the better your chances are gonna be. 54 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,999 The key is, literally, the more dirt you move, the better your chances are gonna be. 55 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:33,599 The key is, literally, the more dirt you move, the better your chances are gonna be. 56 00:01:33,680 --> 00:01:33,999 Woo-hoo! Let's move some dirt, boy. 57 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:35,999 Woo-hoo! Let's move some dirt, boy. 58 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,039 Woo-hoo! Let's move some dirt, boy. 59 00:01:37,840 --> 00:01:37,999 They're hunting White Cliffs famous pineapple opals, 60 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,999 They're hunting White Cliffs famous pineapple opals, 61 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,919 They're hunting White Cliffs famous pineapple opals, 62 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,999 worth up to half a million dollars a piece. 63 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,079 worth up to half a million dollars a piece. 64 00:01:45,160 --> 00:01:45,999 I mean, if we find one...that would, literally, be amazing. 65 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,879 I mean, if we find one...that would, literally, be amazing. 66 00:01:47,960 --> 00:01:47,999 You know, there's nothing that could compare to that. 67 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,999 You know, there's nothing that could compare to that. 68 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:50,959 You know, there's nothing that could compare to that. 69 00:01:54,840 --> 00:01:55,999 Bloody hell, having a bit of a rough day today. 70 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,719 Bloody hell, having a bit of a rough day today. 71 00:01:57,800 --> 00:01:57,999 Everyone's just digging pretty much their hardest. 72 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,999 Everyone's just digging pretty much their hardest. 73 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,159 Everyone's just digging pretty much their hardest. 74 00:02:00,240 --> 00:02:01,999 We're taking it in shifts at the moment. We just rotate out. 75 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,999 We're taking it in shifts at the moment. We just rotate out. 76 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:04,119 We're taking it in shifts at the moment. We just rotate out. 77 00:02:04,200 --> 00:02:05,719 Hey, Noah? 78 00:02:05,800 --> 00:02:05,999 So I'll jump in and have a bit of a dig as well. 79 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,999 So I'll jump in and have a bit of a dig as well. 80 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:08,079 So I'll jump in and have a bit of a dig as well. 81 00:02:16,240 --> 00:02:17,879 Argh! 82 00:02:17,960 --> 00:02:17,999 Nos? Oi, what happened? Is it the roof? 83 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,999 Nos? Oi, what happened? Is it the roof? 84 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:20,559 Nos? Oi, what happened? Is it the roof? 85 00:02:20,640 --> 00:02:21,999 (SCREAMING) 86 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:22,159 (SCREAMING) 87 00:02:22,240 --> 00:02:23,799 (BLEEP) What, what, what? 88 00:02:23,880 --> 00:02:23,999 Where are you? Up here! 89 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,799 Where are you? Up here! 90 00:02:25,880 --> 00:02:25,999 What happened? (SCREAMING) 91 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,599 What happened? (SCREAMING) 92 00:02:27,680 --> 00:02:27,999 What's wrong? What's wrong? I got a nail...through...the foot. 93 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,999 What's wrong? What's wrong? I got a nail...through...the foot. 94 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,239 What's wrong? What's wrong? I got a nail...through...the foot. 95 00:02:31,320 --> 00:02:31,999 Look at that! I think one of those went through his foot or something. 96 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,999 Look at that! I think one of those went through his foot or something. 97 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:34,919 Look at that! I think one of those went through his foot or something. 98 00:02:35,000 --> 00:02:35,999 (CRYING) 99 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,999 (CRYING) 100 00:02:38,120 --> 00:02:39,999 (GRUNTING) 101 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:40,119 (GRUNTING) 102 00:02:41,520 --> 00:02:41,999 Dude, I don't know what to do right now. 103 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,919 Dude, I don't know what to do right now. 104 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,999 Do we just chuck him in the back? I think, yeah, I think we just got to put it him the back. 105 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,999 Do we just chuck him in the back? I think, yeah, I think we just got to put it him the back. 106 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,319 Do we just chuck him in the back? I think, yeah, I think we just got to put it him the back. 107 00:02:48,400 --> 00:02:49,999 All right, Nos. Let's go. 108 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,479 All right, Nos. Let's go. 109 00:02:51,560 --> 00:02:51,999 Two kilometres from their mine is Jaymin's parents Opal Base Camp. 110 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,999 Two kilometres from their mine is Jaymin's parents Opal Base Camp. 111 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,479 Two kilometres from their mine is Jaymin's parents Opal Base Camp. 112 00:02:55,560 --> 00:02:55,999 Noah, how are you, mate? We're here. 113 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,839 Noah, how are you, mate? We're here. 114 00:02:57,920 --> 00:02:57,999 We just got here. OK. 115 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,799 We just got here. OK. 116 00:02:59,880 --> 00:02:59,999 I'll grab Mum. (GRUNTS) 117 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,999 I'll grab Mum. (GRUNTS) 118 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:02,039 I'll grab Mum. (GRUNTS) 119 00:03:02,120 --> 00:03:03,999 Take him over to this bench. Look at the foot. Look at the foot. 120 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:05,279 Take him over to this bench. Look at the foot. Look at the foot. 121 00:03:05,360 --> 00:03:05,999 What's going on? He's got a nail hanging out his foot. 122 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,759 What's going on? He's got a nail hanging out his foot. 123 00:03:07,840 --> 00:03:07,999 You have to leave it in there because you don't ever pull anything out like that. 124 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,999 You have to leave it in there because you don't ever pull anything out like that. 125 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,999 You have to leave it in there because you don't ever pull anything out like that. 126 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,079 You have to leave it in there because you don't ever pull anything out like that. 127 00:03:12,160 --> 00:03:13,999 That's when the damage is done. I'm heading to town... so let's just go. 128 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,839 That's when the damage is done. I'm heading to town... so let's just go. 129 00:03:15,920 --> 00:03:15,999 (GRUNTING) 130 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:17,199 (GRUNTING) 131 00:03:17,280 --> 00:03:17,999 You are gonna be all right. Don't worry, you'll be all right. 132 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,999 You are gonna be all right. Don't worry, you'll be all right. 133 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:20,119 You are gonna be all right. Don't worry, you'll be all right. 134 00:03:20,200 --> 00:03:21,919 We'll take you in, sort your foot. 135 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,999 Just watch your foot, watch your foot. (GRUNTS) 136 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,119 Just watch your foot, watch your foot. (GRUNTS) 137 00:03:25,200 --> 00:03:25,999 OK, you ready? Just keep your phone on you. Just give us a call. 138 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,999 OK, you ready? Just keep your phone on you. Just give us a call. 139 00:03:28,080 --> 00:03:29,999 The nearest hospital is 240 kilometres away in Broken Hill. 140 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,999 The nearest hospital is 240 kilometres away in Broken Hill. 141 00:03:32,080 --> 00:03:33,079 You'll be all right. 142 00:03:33,160 --> 00:03:33,999 And Noah will be out of action for an unknown period of time. 143 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,999 And Noah will be out of action for an unknown period of time. 144 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,199 And Noah will be out of action for an unknown period of time. 145 00:03:38,720 --> 00:03:39,999 This has really thrown a spanner in the works. 146 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:41,359 This has really thrown a spanner in the works. 147 00:03:41,480 --> 00:03:41,999 It's kind of confusing now as to where we will go from here. 148 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,999 It's kind of confusing now as to where we will go from here. 149 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:45,399 It's kind of confusing now as to where we will go from here. 150 00:03:45,480 --> 00:03:45,999 To avoid conflict over any fines... 151 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,919 To avoid conflict over any fines... 152 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,519 Look at those colours. 153 00:03:49,640 --> 00:03:49,999 ..the Young Guns have an agreement not to set foot in their shared mine 154 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:51,999 ..the Young Guns have an agreement not to set foot in their shared mine 155 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:53,199 ..the Young Guns have an agreement not to set foot in their shared mine 156 00:03:53,280 --> 00:03:53,999 if one of them is ill or injured. 157 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,239 if one of them is ill or injured. 158 00:03:55,320 --> 00:03:55,999 Look at that! That is ridiculous. 159 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,999 Look at that! That is ridiculous. 160 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,119 Look at that! That is ridiculous. 161 00:03:59,200 --> 00:03:59,999 With Noah gone... 162 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:00,759 With Noah gone... 163 00:04:00,840 --> 00:04:01,999 their season has suddenly been thrown into doubt. 164 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:03,479 their season has suddenly been thrown into doubt. 165 00:04:03,560 --> 00:04:03,999 We can't really do our mine without him. 166 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,879 We can't really do our mine without him. 167 00:04:05,960 --> 00:04:05,999 I don't want to be - The thing is... 168 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,759 I don't want to be - The thing is... 169 00:04:07,840 --> 00:04:07,999 We've all worked so hard to get that mine where it needs to be. 170 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,999 We've all worked so hard to get that mine where it needs to be. 171 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,319 We've all worked so hard to get that mine where it needs to be. 172 00:04:11,400 --> 00:04:11,999 If we find opal and he's not there, that's our team split up. 173 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,999 If we find opal and he's not there, that's our team split up. 174 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:14,399 If we find opal and he's not there, that's our team split up. 175 00:04:21,680 --> 00:04:21,999 I am really hoping that this will be the end of our troubles. 176 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,999 I am really hoping that this will be the end of our troubles. 177 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:24,999 I am really hoping that this will be the end of our troubles. 178 00:04:25,080 --> 00:04:25,999 Soon as we get out there, get out on the jackhammers and maybe drop the digger this arvo? 179 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:27,999 Soon as we get out there, get out on the jackhammers and maybe drop the digger this arvo? 180 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,399 Soon as we get out there, get out on the jackhammers and maybe drop the digger this arvo? 181 00:04:29,480 --> 00:04:29,999 If not, tomorrow morning? Yeah. 182 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,079 If not, tomorrow morning? Yeah. 183 00:04:31,160 --> 00:04:31,999 Hopefully drop the digger this afternoon. 184 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:33,479 Hopefully drop the digger this afternoon. 185 00:04:33,560 --> 00:04:33,999 Anyway, just have to do the best we can. 186 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:35,999 Anyway, just have to do the best we can. 187 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:36,319 Anyway, just have to do the best we can. 188 00:04:36,400 --> 00:04:37,999 The opal season is just weeks away from ending, 189 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,519 The opal season is just weeks away from ending, 190 00:04:39,600 --> 00:04:39,999 but Chris Cheal and 18-year-old son Oscar have only just started their hunt. 191 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,999 but Chris Cheal and 18-year-old son Oscar have only just started their hunt. 192 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,999 but Chris Cheal and 18-year-old son Oscar have only just started their hunt. 193 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:44,559 but Chris Cheal and 18-year-old son Oscar have only just started their hunt. 194 00:04:44,640 --> 00:04:45,999 There's a lot riding on the next two weeks. 195 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:47,119 There's a lot riding on the next two weeks. 196 00:04:47,200 --> 00:04:47,999 It's stressful. There's debt that I just want to tidy up... 197 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,999 It's stressful. There's debt that I just want to tidy up... 198 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:50,719 It's stressful. There's debt that I just want to tidy up... 199 00:04:50,800 --> 00:04:51,999 And I'm probably gonna need a miracle. 200 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:52,559 And I'm probably gonna need a miracle. 201 00:04:52,640 --> 00:04:53,999 But the miracle is not gonna happen if I don't try. 202 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,359 But the miracle is not gonna happen if I don't try. 203 00:04:56,720 --> 00:04:57,999 Australia's worst drought in a decade has destroyed Chris's grain trucking business, 204 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:59,999 Australia's worst drought in a decade has destroyed Chris's grain trucking business, 205 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,999 Australia's worst drought in a decade has destroyed Chris's grain trucking business, 206 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:02,519 Australia's worst drought in a decade has destroyed Chris's grain trucking business, 207 00:05:02,600 --> 00:05:03,999 forcing him to return to hunting opal. 208 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,119 forcing him to return to hunting opal. 209 00:05:05,200 --> 00:05:05,999 With over ten years of opal mining experience in the past, 210 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,999 With over ten years of opal mining experience in the past, 211 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,559 With over ten years of opal mining experience in the past, 212 00:05:09,640 --> 00:05:09,999 Chris knows the world's most valuable opal, black opal, worth up to $43,000 a gram, 213 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:11,999 Chris knows the world's most valuable opal, black opal, worth up to $43,000 a gram, 214 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,999 Chris knows the world's most valuable opal, black opal, worth up to $43,000 a gram, 215 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:15,199 Chris knows the world's most valuable opal, black opal, worth up to $43,000 a gram, 216 00:05:15,280 --> 00:05:15,999 could offer a quick payday. 217 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,679 could offer a quick payday. 218 00:05:18,960 --> 00:05:19,999 You can get yourself ten years in front, financially. 219 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:21,799 You can get yourself ten years in front, financially. 220 00:05:21,880 --> 00:05:21,999 There's not many places in the world you can go and do that. 221 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,999 There's not many places in the world you can go and do that. 222 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,559 There's not many places in the world you can go and do that. 223 00:05:24,640 --> 00:05:25,999 And I couldn't think of anything better than digging with my son. 224 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,959 And I couldn't think of anything better than digging with my son. 225 00:05:29,320 --> 00:05:29,999 Chealsy, this is my claim, this one here. 226 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,199 Chealsy, this is my claim, this one here. 227 00:05:31,280 --> 00:05:31,999 Yeah, 50 by 50 metres is that way. 228 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,839 Yeah, 50 by 50 metres is that way. 229 00:05:33,920 --> 00:05:33,999 Old mining friend Scott Macmillan has subcontracted his claim to the Cheals 230 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,999 Old mining friend Scott Macmillan has subcontracted his claim to the Cheals 231 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,999 Old mining friend Scott Macmillan has subcontracted his claim to the Cheals 232 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,079 Old mining friend Scott Macmillan has subcontracted his claim to the Cheals 233 00:05:39,160 --> 00:05:39,999 for a 30 per cent share of anything they find. 234 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,999 for a 30 per cent share of anything they find. 235 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,039 for a 30 per cent share of anything they find. 236 00:05:42,120 --> 00:05:43,999 The task now is to widen or bell out the mine shaft by hand 237 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:45,719 The task now is to widen or bell out the mine shaft by hand 238 00:05:45,800 --> 00:05:45,999 to give their digger room to start tunnelling for opal. 239 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,999 to give their digger room to start tunnelling for opal. 240 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,239 to give their digger room to start tunnelling for opal. 241 00:05:51,440 --> 00:05:51,999 Right on, mate, let's get into it, eh? Let's go. 242 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:53,999 Right on, mate, let's get into it, eh? Let's go. 243 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,999 Right on, mate, let's get into it, eh? Let's go. 244 00:05:55,080 --> 00:05:55,999 We just started the compressor, 245 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:56,959 We just started the compressor, 246 00:05:57,040 --> 00:05:57,999 will start the blower and start digging. 247 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,439 will start the blower and start digging. 248 00:05:59,520 --> 00:05:59,999 We've got to get down there and make enough room for the digger 249 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,999 We've got to get down there and make enough room for the digger 250 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:02,279 We've got to get down there and make enough room for the digger 251 00:06:02,360 --> 00:06:03,999 so we'll be taking turns hanging off the jackhammer. 252 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:04,879 so we'll be taking turns hanging off the jackhammer. 253 00:06:04,960 --> 00:06:05,999 Righto, here we go. (STARTING ENGINE) 254 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,719 Righto, here we go. (STARTING ENGINE) 255 00:06:08,760 --> 00:06:09,999 For Oscar it's the first chance to work underground with his dad. 256 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,999 For Oscar it's the first chance to work underground with his dad. 257 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,479 For Oscar it's the first chance to work underground with his dad. 258 00:06:13,560 --> 00:06:13,999 As a young kid I'd love to come out, hanging off him, 259 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:15,999 As a young kid I'd love to come out, hanging off him, 260 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:16,559 As a young kid I'd love to come out, hanging off him, 261 00:06:16,640 --> 00:06:17,999 and jump on the digger and go to tunnels. 262 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,199 and jump on the digger and go to tunnels. 263 00:06:19,280 --> 00:06:19,999 It kind of just seems like it was ticking a lot of boxes for us to come out and work together. 264 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,999 It kind of just seems like it was ticking a lot of boxes for us to come out and work together. 265 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,999 It kind of just seems like it was ticking a lot of boxes for us to come out and work together. 266 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,359 It kind of just seems like it was ticking a lot of boxes for us to come out and work together. 267 00:06:34,840 --> 00:06:35,999 I'd be lying to you if I said I wasn't stressed about it, 268 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,959 I'd be lying to you if I said I wasn't stressed about it, 269 00:06:38,040 --> 00:06:39,999 but I just want to make the most of this opportunity and I want to find money. 270 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,999 but I just want to make the most of this opportunity and I want to find money. 271 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:42,319 but I just want to make the most of this opportunity and I want to find money. 272 00:06:42,400 --> 00:06:43,999 We just got bugger all time to do that. 273 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:44,839 We just got bugger all time to do that. 274 00:06:44,920 --> 00:06:45,999 We've just two weeks of their season left... 275 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,279 We've just two weeks of their season left... 276 00:06:47,360 --> 00:06:47,999 the Cheals' need to find $10,000 to cover their debts. 277 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,999 the Cheals' need to find $10,000 to cover their debts. 278 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:51,999 the Cheals' need to find $10,000 to cover their debts. 279 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:52,439 the Cheals' need to find $10,000 to cover their debts. 280 00:06:53,480 --> 00:06:53,999 I reckon we should have enough room. 281 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,639 I reckon we should have enough room. 282 00:06:55,720 --> 00:06:55,999 I feel confident we can get it in today anyway. 283 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,999 I feel confident we can get it in today anyway. 284 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:58,479 I feel confident we can get it in today anyway. 285 00:06:59,000 --> 00:06:59,999 Their two tonne digger can carve through 10,000 kilograms of earth an hour, 286 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,999 Their two tonne digger can carve through 10,000 kilograms of earth an hour, 287 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,679 Their two tonne digger can carve through 10,000 kilograms of earth an hour, 288 00:07:03,760 --> 00:07:03,999 many times faster than they could by hand. 289 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,999 many times faster than they could by hand. 290 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,839 many times faster than they could by hand. 291 00:07:06,920 --> 00:07:07,999 To lower it down the 13 metre shaft 292 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,159 To lower it down the 13 metre shaft 293 00:07:09,240 --> 00:07:09,999 they've called on a local crane operator, Jack Pocock. 294 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,999 they've called on a local crane operator, Jack Pocock. 295 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,559 they've called on a local crane operator, Jack Pocock. 296 00:07:12,640 --> 00:07:13,999 Hey, Jack, good to see ya. 297 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:14,359 Hey, Jack, good to see ya. 298 00:07:14,440 --> 00:07:15,999 Jack's going to be up top here on the crane most of the time, 299 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,039 Jack's going to be up top here on the crane most of the time, 300 00:07:17,120 --> 00:07:17,999 gonna make sure the lifting gear is in good condition. 301 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,999 gonna make sure the lifting gear is in good condition. 302 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:20,159 gonna make sure the lifting gear is in good condition. 303 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:21,999 Haven't got much weight on it, just take the slack. That's it. 304 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,999 Haven't got much weight on it, just take the slack. That's it. 305 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,639 Haven't got much weight on it, just take the slack. That's it. 306 00:07:24,720 --> 00:07:25,999 Come towards me a little bit more, Dad. 307 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:26,719 Come towards me a little bit more, Dad. 308 00:07:26,800 --> 00:07:27,999 Sometimes the hole is a little bit crooked, 309 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:28,719 Sometimes the hole is a little bit crooked, 310 00:07:28,800 --> 00:07:29,999 you got to keep an eye on it and make sure it's not dragging up against the wall. 311 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,999 you got to keep an eye on it and make sure it's not dragging up against the wall. 312 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:32,239 you got to keep an eye on it and make sure it's not dragging up against the wall. 313 00:07:32,320 --> 00:07:33,999 Sometimes you're told that it's a bigger hole than what it is. 314 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:35,199 Sometimes you're told that it's a bigger hole than what it is. 315 00:07:35,280 --> 00:07:35,999 You look pretty good. 316 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,279 You look pretty good. 317 00:07:39,600 --> 00:07:39,999 'You all right?' No, mate. 318 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,999 'You all right?' No, mate. 319 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,319 'You all right?' No, mate. 320 00:07:42,400 --> 00:07:43,999 We haven't taken enough out of the roof 321 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:44,479 We haven't taken enough out of the roof 322 00:07:44,560 --> 00:07:45,999 and we should have taken that little lip off there, 323 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,199 and we should have taken that little lip off there, 324 00:07:47,280 --> 00:07:47,999 and we're jammed up in here for space. 325 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,279 and we're jammed up in here for space. 326 00:08:05,720 --> 00:08:05,999 Mining is, physically, one of the toughest things I've ever done. 327 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,999 Mining is, physically, one of the toughest things I've ever done. 328 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:08,679 Mining is, physically, one of the toughest things I've ever done. 329 00:08:08,760 --> 00:08:09,999 And mentally at the moment, it's incredibly difficult. 330 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:11,279 And mentally at the moment, it's incredibly difficult. 331 00:08:11,360 --> 00:08:11,999 I've talked to people around town and the advice that I'm getting back is that we are at the right level 332 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,999 I've talked to people around town and the advice that I'm getting back is that we are at the right level 333 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,959 I've talked to people around town and the advice that I'm getting back is that we are at the right level 334 00:08:16,040 --> 00:08:17,999 but we're just not seeing it, we're just not seeing the opal yet. 335 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,879 but we're just not seeing it, we're just not seeing the opal yet. 336 00:08:21,920 --> 00:08:21,999 Former primary school teacher Carl Grice and jeweller Mary McMillan 337 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:23,999 Former primary school teacher Carl Grice and jeweller Mary McMillan 338 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,999 Former primary school teacher Carl Grice and jeweller Mary McMillan 339 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:26,759 Former primary school teacher Carl Grice and jeweller Mary McMillan 340 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:27,999 have sold everything and travelled 3,000 kilometres 341 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,999 have sold everything and travelled 3,000 kilometres 342 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,039 have sold everything and travelled 3,000 kilometres 343 00:08:31,120 --> 00:08:31,999 to hunt opal in remote New South Wales. 344 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:33,999 to hunt opal in remote New South Wales. 345 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:34,039 to hunt opal in remote New South Wales. 346 00:08:34,120 --> 00:08:35,999 Established in the 1880s, White Cliffs is Australia's oldest opal field. 347 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,999 Established in the 1880s, White Cliffs is Australia's oldest opal field. 348 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,359 Established in the 1880s, White Cliffs is Australia's oldest opal field. 349 00:08:39,440 --> 00:08:39,999 We just like to do something that's a little bit different. 350 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,999 We just like to do something that's a little bit different. 351 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,919 We just like to do something that's a little bit different. 352 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:43,999 So we decided to jack in the stability of normal life. 353 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,999 So we decided to jack in the stability of normal life. 354 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:46,199 So we decided to jack in the stability of normal life. 355 00:08:46,280 --> 00:08:47,999 They've sunk $50,000 into a camper van 356 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,479 They've sunk $50,000 into a camper van 357 00:08:49,560 --> 00:08:49,999 that doubles as both workshop and home. 358 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:51,999 that doubles as both workshop and home. 359 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:52,319 that doubles as both workshop and home. 360 00:08:52,400 --> 00:08:53,999 Their last $3,000 has been spent on basic tools 361 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,639 Their last $3,000 has been spent on basic tools 362 00:08:55,720 --> 00:08:55,999 and the lease to an abandoned mine. 363 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,999 and the lease to an abandoned mine. 364 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:58,199 and the lease to an abandoned mine. 365 00:08:58,280 --> 00:08:59,999 We chose White Cliffs because we've seen some of the opal 366 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,479 We chose White Cliffs because we've seen some of the opal 367 00:09:01,560 --> 00:09:01,999 that comes from here and it's absolutely beautiful. 368 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,999 that comes from here and it's absolutely beautiful. 369 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:04,559 that comes from here and it's absolutely beautiful. 370 00:09:04,640 --> 00:09:05,999 Worth up to $25,000 a gram, 371 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,679 Worth up to $25,000 a gram, 372 00:09:07,760 --> 00:09:07,999 White Cliffs crystal opal is coveted around the world. 373 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,999 White Cliffs crystal opal is coveted around the world. 374 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,559 White Cliffs crystal opal is coveted around the world. 375 00:09:11,640 --> 00:09:11,999 I love the colours, the way they dance and disappear and reappear in different lights. 376 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,999 I love the colours, the way they dance and disappear and reappear in different lights. 377 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,999 I love the colours, the way they dance and disappear and reappear in different lights. 378 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:16,039 I love the colours, the way they dance and disappear and reappear in different lights. 379 00:09:16,120 --> 00:09:17,999 They really transform and they're really unique and individual. 380 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,079 They really transform and they're really unique and individual. 381 00:09:19,160 --> 00:09:19,999 Because I make custom jewellery, I feel that they represent the person 382 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,999 Because I make custom jewellery, I feel that they represent the person 383 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:22,759 Because I make custom jewellery, I feel that they represent the person 384 00:09:22,840 --> 00:09:23,999 that I'm creating for perfectly because they're so unique. 385 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,639 that I'm creating for perfectly because they're so unique. 386 00:09:25,720 --> 00:09:25,999 Mary's ability to make jewellery 387 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,719 Mary's ability to make jewellery 388 00:09:27,800 --> 00:09:27,999 can increase the value of any stones they find ten fold. 389 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,999 can increase the value of any stones they find ten fold. 390 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,599 can increase the value of any stones they find ten fold. 391 00:09:31,680 --> 00:09:31,999 This is a partnership for Mary and I. 392 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,439 This is a partnership for Mary and I. 393 00:09:33,520 --> 00:09:33,999 And the idea is that I find the opal and cut it, and Mary sets it. 394 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,999 And the idea is that I find the opal and cut it, and Mary sets it. 395 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,639 And the idea is that I find the opal and cut it, and Mary sets it. 396 00:09:37,960 --> 00:09:37,999 Mining is a complete machine itself and everything is an essential cog in that. 397 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,999 Mining is a complete machine itself and everything is an essential cog in that. 398 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,999 Mining is a complete machine itself and everything is an essential cog in that. 399 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,239 Mining is a complete machine itself and everything is an essential cog in that. 400 00:09:42,320 --> 00:09:43,999 The jackhammer, the tipper... 401 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:44,279 The jackhammer, the tipper... 402 00:09:44,360 --> 00:09:45,999 And then Mary and I as well are all integral parts of that machine. 403 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:47,999 And then Mary and I as well are all integral parts of that machine. 404 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,079 And then Mary and I as well are all integral parts of that machine. 405 00:09:48,160 --> 00:09:49,999 If one part of that goes, the whole system breaks down. 406 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:50,919 If one part of that goes, the whole system breaks down. 407 00:09:51,000 --> 00:09:51,999 But as the end of their first season closes in, 408 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,479 But as the end of their first season closes in, 409 00:09:53,560 --> 00:09:53,999 the novice team have barely made a dent in their target and are getting desperate. 410 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,999 the novice team have barely made a dent in their target and are getting desperate. 411 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,999 the novice team have barely made a dent in their target and are getting desperate. 412 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:58,319 the novice team have barely made a dent in their target and are getting desperate. 413 00:09:58,400 --> 00:09:59,999 I need to be cracking on. I need to be cracking on into the opal ground. 414 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,959 I need to be cracking on. I need to be cracking on into the opal ground. 415 00:10:02,040 --> 00:10:03,999 Rightio, opal, here we come. 416 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,039 Rightio, opal, here we come. 417 00:10:07,880 --> 00:10:07,999 (JACKHAMMER DIES) Ah, f... 418 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,999 (JACKHAMMER DIES) Ah, f... 419 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,679 (JACKHAMMER DIES) Ah, f... 420 00:10:13,640 --> 00:10:13,999 Argh, bloody jackhammer is not working. Really? 421 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,999 Argh, bloody jackhammer is not working. Really? 422 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,079 Argh, bloody jackhammer is not working. Really? 423 00:10:17,160 --> 00:10:17,999 Yeah. 424 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,159 Yeah. 425 00:10:20,680 --> 00:10:21,999 Oh, jackhammered. (BLEEP) 426 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:22,759 Oh, jackhammered. (BLEEP) 427 00:10:25,960 --> 00:10:25,999 What are we going to do? 428 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,999 What are we going to do? 429 00:10:28,080 --> 00:10:29,679 (SIGHS) I don't know, Mary. 430 00:10:29,760 --> 00:10:29,999 There aren't any jackhammer shops around there. 431 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,959 There aren't any jackhammer shops around there. 432 00:10:32,040 --> 00:10:33,999 And I don't wanna drive 1,300 kilometres to buy a new one. It'll cost a fortune. 433 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,999 And I don't wanna drive 1,300 kilometres to buy a new one. It'll cost a fortune. 434 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,559 And I don't wanna drive 1,300 kilometres to buy a new one. It'll cost a fortune. 435 00:10:37,440 --> 00:10:37,999 I'm absolutely stuffed. 436 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:39,439 I'm absolutely stuffed. 437 00:10:44,840 --> 00:10:45,999 This is proper old school. 438 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:46,919 This is proper old school. 439 00:10:47,000 --> 00:10:47,999 This is how the old boys did it. Hats off to them. 440 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,639 This is how the old boys did it. Hats off to them. 441 00:10:49,720 --> 00:10:49,999 They must have been fit blokes. 442 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,959 They must have been fit blokes. 443 00:10:57,720 --> 00:10:57,999 Carl? What? 444 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,999 Carl? What? 445 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,159 Carl? What? 446 00:11:00,240 --> 00:11:01,599 The tipper is stuck. 447 00:11:01,680 --> 00:11:01,999 What? The tipper's stuck. 448 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,599 What? The tipper's stuck. 449 00:11:03,680 --> 00:11:03,999 It's stuck? 450 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,399 It's stuck? 451 00:11:05,480 --> 00:11:05,999 (BLEEP) sake! Could everything just work for a day! 452 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,999 (BLEEP) sake! Could everything just work for a day! 453 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:08,879 (BLEEP) sake! Could everything just work for a day! 454 00:11:10,120 --> 00:11:11,999 I think it's stuck right at the top. 455 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,159 I think it's stuck right at the top. 456 00:11:12,240 --> 00:11:13,999 It's just not come back. (SIGHS) 457 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:14,239 It's just not come back. (SIGHS) 458 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:17,999 I'm sick of everything breaking down every ten minutes. 459 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,719 I'm sick of everything breaking down every ten minutes. 460 00:11:18,800 --> 00:11:19,999 I just want to dig, dig for a day without something breaking down. 461 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,999 I just want to dig, dig for a day without something breaking down. 462 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,679 I just want to dig, dig for a day without something breaking down. 463 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,439 We need to keep working. 464 00:11:31,520 --> 00:11:31,999 It's nearing the end of the season. Every week's one week closer. 465 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,999 It's nearing the end of the season. Every week's one week closer. 466 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:34,399 It's nearing the end of the season. Every week's one week closer. 467 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:35,999 It's just one week we can't spare. 468 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,039 It's just one week we can't spare. 469 00:11:36,160 --> 00:11:37,999 So we've really got to get to work as soon as possible and find another way to mine. 470 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:39,999 So we've really got to get to work as soon as possible and find another way to mine. 471 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:40,039 So we've really got to get to work as soon as possible and find another way to mine. 472 00:11:40,120 --> 00:11:41,999 Go and sort out some other odd jobs we can do, hey? 473 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,399 Go and sort out some other odd jobs we can do, hey? 474 00:11:43,520 --> 00:11:43,999 Jaymin and JC are in desperate need of a plan. 475 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,999 Jaymin and JC are in desperate need of a plan. 476 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:46,839 Jaymin and JC are in desperate need of a plan. 477 00:11:46,920 --> 00:11:47,999 With partner Noah out injured, they need a new location to hunt for opal. 478 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,999 With partner Noah out injured, they need a new location to hunt for opal. 479 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,999 With partner Noah out injured, they need a new location to hunt for opal. 480 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:52,239 With partner Noah out injured, they need a new location to hunt for opal. 481 00:11:52,320 --> 00:11:53,999 What options do we have? We don't really have much... 482 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,959 What options do we have? We don't really have much... 483 00:11:55,040 --> 00:11:55,999 Our main... Our best bet now is to go and see Pops. 484 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:57,999 Our main... Our best bet now is to go and see Pops. 485 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:58,719 Our main... Our best bet now is to go and see Pops. 486 00:11:58,800 --> 00:11:59,999 He's got some of the biggest knowledge in White Cliffs about opal mining. 487 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,999 He's got some of the biggest knowledge in White Cliffs about opal mining. 488 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:02,519 He's got some of the biggest knowledge in White Cliffs about opal mining. 489 00:12:02,640 --> 00:12:03,999 You know, he lives and breathes it his whole life. 490 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:04,959 You know, he lives and breathes it his whole life. 491 00:12:05,040 --> 00:12:05,999 Let's see what he reckons we should be checking out. 492 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,519 Let's see what he reckons we should be checking out. 493 00:12:07,600 --> 00:12:07,999 All right, here's Pops. 494 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,159 All right, here's Pops. 495 00:12:09,240 --> 00:12:09,999 See what he's got for us, hey? 496 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:10,639 See what he's got for us, hey? 497 00:12:10,720 --> 00:12:11,999 How's it going, Pop? It's going all right. 498 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,159 How's it going, Pop? It's going all right. 499 00:12:13,240 --> 00:12:13,999 What are you guys up? 500 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:15,039 What are you guys up? 501 00:12:15,160 --> 00:12:15,999 You know, just figuring out what our next step is. 502 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,479 You know, just figuring out what our next step is. 503 00:12:17,560 --> 00:12:17,999 Jaymin's grandfather, Pops, 504 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,879 Jaymin's grandfather, Pops, 505 00:12:19,960 --> 00:12:19,999 is a legendary local miner with nearly 50 years experience. 506 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999 is a legendary local miner with nearly 50 years experience. 507 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,759 is a legendary local miner with nearly 50 years experience. 508 00:12:23,880 --> 00:12:23,999 So we were just coming over to see you and see if you got any ideas 509 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,999 So we were just coming over to see you and see if you got any ideas 510 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,239 So we were just coming over to see you and see if you got any ideas 511 00:12:27,320 --> 00:12:27,999 of what we could get up to in the meantime. 512 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:29,519 of what we could get up to in the meantime. 513 00:12:29,640 --> 00:12:29,999 I suppose you could go down my old mine. 514 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,359 I suppose you could go down my old mine. 515 00:12:31,440 --> 00:12:31,999 I haven't been able to get down there for a while now, till I get my leg fixed up. 516 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,999 I haven't been able to get down there for a while now, till I get my leg fixed up. 517 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:35,599 I haven't been able to get down there for a while now, till I get my leg fixed up. 518 00:12:35,680 --> 00:12:35,999 So if you want to go down there and have a look about? 519 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,999 So if you want to go down there and have a look about? 520 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:38,159 So if you want to go down there and have a look about? 521 00:12:38,240 --> 00:12:39,999 Have you pulled any opal out of the mine? 522 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:40,999 Have you pulled any opal out of the mine? 523 00:12:41,080 --> 00:12:41,999 Yeah. Yeah? Yeah. I'll tell you what... Somewhere around... 524 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,999 Yeah. Yeah? Yeah. I'll tell you what... Somewhere around... 525 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,159 Yeah. Yeah? Yeah. I'll tell you what... Somewhere around... 526 00:12:45,240 --> 00:12:45,999 (STRAINING) 527 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,039 (STRAINING) 528 00:12:47,120 --> 00:12:47,999 (SCOFFS) Holy (BLEEP). 529 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,119 (SCOFFS) Holy (BLEEP). 530 00:12:49,520 --> 00:12:49,999 Look at that! Jeez! 531 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:51,479 Look at that! Jeez! 532 00:12:51,560 --> 00:12:51,999 That's from the mine. That is an enormous bit of potch. 533 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,999 That's from the mine. That is an enormous bit of potch. 534 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,759 That's from the mine. That is an enormous bit of potch. 535 00:12:55,840 --> 00:12:55,999 I don't think I've seen potch, even that size before! 536 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,999 I don't think I've seen potch, even that size before! 537 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:58,679 I don't think I've seen potch, even that size before! 538 00:12:58,760 --> 00:12:59,999 Potch is low value, colourless opal. 539 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,559 Potch is low value, colourless opal. 540 00:13:01,640 --> 00:13:01,999 It's a sign valuable rainbow opal could be nearby. 541 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,999 It's a sign valuable rainbow opal could be nearby. 542 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,519 It's a sign valuable rainbow opal could be nearby. 543 00:13:05,600 --> 00:13:05,999 It's there. I know it's there. 544 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,959 It's there. I know it's there. 545 00:13:08,040 --> 00:13:09,999 There's still opal showing so, yeah, they should find it. 546 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,839 There's still opal showing so, yeah, they should find it. 547 00:13:11,920 --> 00:13:11,999 Just a matter of whether they apply themselves to it. 548 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,999 Just a matter of whether they apply themselves to it. 549 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,279 Just a matter of whether they apply themselves to it. 550 00:13:15,400 --> 00:13:15,999 Two kilometres out of town lies Pop's mine, the mousetrap. 551 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,999 Two kilometres out of town lies Pop's mine, the mousetrap. 552 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,999 Two kilometres out of town lies Pop's mine, the mousetrap. 553 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:20,359 Two kilometres out of town lies Pop's mine, the mousetrap. 554 00:13:20,440 --> 00:13:21,999 Jeez, look at the hole there. Right on the side of the road too. 555 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,679 Jeez, look at the hole there. Right on the side of the road too. 556 00:13:23,760 --> 00:13:23,999 Almost two decades old, it hasn't been worked in over 13 years. 557 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,999 Almost two decades old, it hasn't been worked in over 13 years. 558 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,399 Almost two decades old, it hasn't been worked in over 13 years. 559 00:13:27,480 --> 00:13:27,999 And its current condition is unknown. 560 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,759 And its current condition is unknown. 561 00:13:29,840 --> 00:13:29,999 This is it. He said there was a ladder in place. 562 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,999 This is it. He said there was a ladder in place. 563 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:33,559 This is it. He said there was a ladder in place. 564 00:13:33,640 --> 00:13:33,999 Woo-hoo. (LAUGHS) 565 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:35,399 Woo-hoo. (LAUGHS) 566 00:13:36,640 --> 00:13:37,999 Dude, how deep is that? 567 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:38,759 Dude, how deep is that? 568 00:13:41,360 --> 00:13:41,999 That's deep. That's a big one. 569 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,159 That's deep. That's a big one. 570 00:13:43,240 --> 00:13:43,999 At least 40 foot. I still can't see the bottom. Me neither. 571 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,999 At least 40 foot. I still can't see the bottom. Me neither. 572 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,519 At least 40 foot. I still can't see the bottom. Me neither. 573 00:13:47,600 --> 00:13:47,999 Well, you wanna go first? Yes. Sure thing. 574 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,999 Well, you wanna go first? Yes. Sure thing. 575 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,159 Well, you wanna go first? Yes. Sure thing. 576 00:13:51,240 --> 00:13:51,999 I'll do the honours. 577 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:52,239 I'll do the honours. 578 00:13:57,320 --> 00:13:57,999 How's it looking? 579 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,839 How's it looking? 580 00:13:59,920 --> 00:13:59,999 Holy moly, it's massive. 581 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,999 Holy moly, it's massive. 582 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:02,479 Holy moly, it's massive. 583 00:14:02,560 --> 00:14:03,999 God, it's dusty, it hasn't been worked in a good while. Wow. 584 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:05,999 God, it's dusty, it hasn't been worked in a good while. Wow. 585 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,319 God, it's dusty, it hasn't been worked in a good while. Wow. 586 00:14:07,720 --> 00:14:07,999 Nearly missed a step. You at the bottom yet? There's a bit of a drop. 587 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,999 Nearly missed a step. You at the bottom yet? There's a bit of a drop. 588 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:11,479 Nearly missed a step. You at the bottom yet? There's a bit of a drop. 589 00:14:12,560 --> 00:14:13,999 Yeah, I just got down. All right. You good? Yeah, I'm coming down. 590 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,999 Yeah, I just got down. All right. You good? Yeah, I'm coming down. 591 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:16,679 Yeah, I just got down. All right. You good? Yeah, I'm coming down. 592 00:14:22,080 --> 00:14:23,999 Jeez, it is a bit of a climb, man. 593 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,279 Jeez, it is a bit of a climb, man. 594 00:14:24,360 --> 00:14:25,999 I reckon... 595 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:26,399 I reckon... 596 00:14:26,520 --> 00:14:27,879 Whoo! 597 00:14:27,960 --> 00:14:27,999 Have a look at this. We got some workings. Yeah, right. 598 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,999 Have a look at this. We got some workings. Yeah, right. 599 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,519 Have a look at this. We got some workings. Yeah, right. 600 00:14:31,600 --> 00:14:31,999 Jeez, look at all this. Holy... 601 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,999 Jeez, look at all this. Holy... 602 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:34,599 Jeez, look at all this. Holy... 603 00:14:36,040 --> 00:14:37,999 We got an indoor swimming pool. 604 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:38,639 We got an indoor swimming pool. 605 00:14:38,720 --> 00:14:39,999 That's going to be fun. No way! 606 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:41,039 That's going to be fun. No way! 607 00:14:41,160 --> 00:14:41,999 The flooded mine has just made the Young Guns' hunt for opal a whole lot tougher. 608 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,999 The flooded mine has just made the Young Guns' hunt for opal a whole lot tougher. 609 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,999 The flooded mine has just made the Young Guns' hunt for opal a whole lot tougher. 610 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:46,239 The flooded mine has just made the Young Guns' hunt for opal a whole lot tougher. 611 00:14:46,320 --> 00:14:47,399 Holy moly, man. 612 00:14:55,120 --> 00:14:55,999 Jack? Yes. 613 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,239 Jack? Yes. 614 00:14:57,320 --> 00:14:57,999 Grab the jackhammer out of the toolbox on my ute. 615 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,999 Grab the jackhammer out of the toolbox on my ute. 616 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:00,439 Grab the jackhammer out of the toolbox on my ute. 617 00:15:00,520 --> 00:15:01,999 13 metres underground, father and son team, Chris and Oscar Cheal, 618 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,999 13 metres underground, father and son team, Chris and Oscar Cheal, 619 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:04,839 13 metres underground, father and son team, Chris and Oscar Cheal, 620 00:15:04,920 --> 00:15:05,999 have a two ton problem. 621 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,239 have a two ton problem. 622 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:09,999 The digger they need to get them to their $10,000 goal 623 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:11,999 The digger they need to get them to their $10,000 goal 624 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,039 The digger they need to get them to their $10,000 goal 625 00:15:12,120 --> 00:15:13,999 is stuck at the bottom of the mine shaft. 626 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:14,799 is stuck at the bottom of the mine shaft. 627 00:15:16,200 --> 00:15:17,919 We haven't taken enough out of the roof 628 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,999 and we should have taken that little lip off there. 629 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:20,239 and we should have taken that little lip off there. 630 00:15:20,320 --> 00:15:21,999 And we jammed up in here for space. 631 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:22,439 And we jammed up in here for space. 632 00:15:22,520 --> 00:15:23,999 Without the digger, the Cheals' mining operation will grind to a halt. 633 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,999 Without the digger, the Cheals' mining operation will grind to a halt. 634 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:26,719 Without the digger, the Cheals' mining operation will grind to a halt. 635 00:15:26,800 --> 00:15:27,999 All right, coming down. 636 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:28,799 All right, coming down. 637 00:15:29,000 --> 00:15:29,999 To make it kinda fit properly, 638 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,879 To make it kinda fit properly, 639 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,999 had to jackhammer out a few different bits. 640 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:34,199 had to jackhammer out a few different bits. 641 00:15:45,520 --> 00:15:45,999 Hydraulically powered, it can carve through up to 10,000 kilograms of earth an hour. 642 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:47,999 Hydraulically powered, it can carve through up to 10,000 kilograms of earth an hour. 643 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,999 Hydraulically powered, it can carve through up to 10,000 kilograms of earth an hour. 644 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,439 Hydraulically powered, it can carve through up to 10,000 kilograms of earth an hour. 645 00:15:51,520 --> 00:15:51,999 Now we're talking. 646 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,439 Now we're talking. 647 00:15:56,800 --> 00:15:57,999 How far do you want it? The more, the better. 648 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,799 How far do you want it? The more, the better. 649 00:16:01,920 --> 00:16:01,999 All right. I reckon that's perfect. 650 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,999 All right. I reckon that's perfect. 651 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:04,519 All right. I reckon that's perfect. 652 00:16:04,600 --> 00:16:05,999 (ENGINE STARTING) Here we go. 653 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,999 (ENGINE STARTING) Here we go. 654 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:08,599 (ENGINE STARTING) Here we go. 655 00:16:09,000 --> 00:16:09,999 Once in position, four hydraulic rams lock it against the ceiling and floor. 656 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,999 Once in position, four hydraulic rams lock it against the ceiling and floor. 657 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,999 Once in position, four hydraulic rams lock it against the ceiling and floor. 658 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:14,639 Once in position, four hydraulic rams lock it against the ceiling and floor. 659 00:16:15,320 --> 00:16:15,999 About time, eh, we go this thing going? 660 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,719 About time, eh, we go this thing going? 661 00:16:33,680 --> 00:16:33,999 Ooh, staying out of the way. 662 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:35,999 Ooh, staying out of the way. 663 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,759 Ooh, staying out of the way. 664 00:16:36,840 --> 00:16:37,999 Is that all workings, mate? 665 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:38,879 Is that all workings, mate? 666 00:16:38,960 --> 00:16:39,999 That's all workings. 667 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:40,479 That's all workings. 668 00:16:40,560 --> 00:16:41,999 Seems like a fair bit of work's done in there, though. So good sign. 669 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,999 Seems like a fair bit of work's done in there, though. So good sign. 670 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:44,319 Seems like a fair bit of work's done in there, though. So good sign. 671 00:16:44,400 --> 00:16:45,999 We will open it up in there. 672 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:46,399 We will open it up in there. 673 00:16:46,480 --> 00:16:47,999 We'll go in there for a look to see how much work's done. 674 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,559 We'll go in there for a look to see how much work's done. 675 00:16:51,520 --> 00:16:51,999 Long lost, abandoned mines can be a blessing or a curse. 676 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:53,999 Long lost, abandoned mines can be a blessing or a curse. 677 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,479 Long lost, abandoned mines can be a blessing or a curse. 678 00:16:55,560 --> 00:16:55,999 They done a bit of work in here. 679 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:56,999 They done a bit of work in here. 680 00:16:57,080 --> 00:16:57,999 Someone's added a little gauge in there. 681 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,879 Someone's added a little gauge in there. 682 00:16:59,960 --> 00:16:59,999 It could be a sign the area has promise. 683 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,999 It could be a sign the area has promise. 684 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:02,519 It could be a sign the area has promise. 685 00:17:02,600 --> 00:17:03,999 Falling within the boundary of their 50-by-50 made claim, the tunnel is now theirs. 686 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,999 Falling within the boundary of their 50-by-50 made claim, the tunnel is now theirs. 687 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,999 Falling within the boundary of their 50-by-50 made claim, the tunnel is now theirs. 688 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:08,159 Falling within the boundary of their 50-by-50 made claim, the tunnel is now theirs. 689 00:17:08,240 --> 00:17:09,999 What we wanna do, because we got these old workings, 690 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:10,599 What we wanna do, because we got these old workings, 691 00:17:10,680 --> 00:17:11,999 is try and get the digger in here and clean this floor up. 692 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,239 is try and get the digger in here and clean this floor up. 693 00:17:13,320 --> 00:17:13,999 That's the plan today. We want to start knocking this out. 694 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:15,999 That's the plan today. We want to start knocking this out. 695 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,119 That's the plan today. We want to start knocking this out. 696 00:17:22,880 --> 00:17:23,999 I wanna knock that out in there. 697 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:24,879 I wanna knock that out in there. 698 00:17:29,280 --> 00:17:29,999 It's hard... There. 699 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,599 It's hard... There. 700 00:17:31,680 --> 00:17:31,999 Bloody hell. 701 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:32,679 Bloody hell. 702 00:17:35,760 --> 00:17:35,999 We really need something in the next couple of days for us to be able to keep working. 703 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,999 We really need something in the next couple of days for us to be able to keep working. 704 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,999 We really need something in the next couple of days for us to be able to keep working. 705 00:17:43,040 --> 00:17:43,999 Look at the sides. Looks like that crystal stuff. 706 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,999 Look at the sides. Looks like that crystal stuff. 707 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:46,119 Look at the sides. Looks like that crystal stuff. 708 00:17:46,200 --> 00:17:47,999 Looks like it's got a bit of colour in it. 709 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,719 Looks like it's got a bit of colour in it. 710 00:17:49,000 --> 00:17:49,999 Bloody hell. 711 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:50,999 Bloody hell. 712 00:17:53,280 --> 00:17:53,999 Haha! For all the (BLEEP) we went though for a week! 713 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,999 Haha! For all the (BLEEP) we went though for a week! 714 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:56,759 Haha! For all the (BLEEP) we went though for a week! 715 00:17:56,840 --> 00:17:57,999 Finally! We hit the opal! 716 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:59,159 Finally! We hit the opal! 717 00:17:59,240 --> 00:17:59,999 It's not bad! (LAUGHS) 718 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,239 It's not bad! (LAUGHS) 719 00:18:11,120 --> 00:18:11,999 Argh, for f... 720 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,759 Argh, for f... 721 00:18:12,840 --> 00:18:13,999 With the end of the mining season closing in, 722 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,719 With the end of the mining season closing in, 723 00:18:15,800 --> 00:18:15,999 frustrations are growing for rookie team, the Poms. 724 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,999 frustrations are growing for rookie team, the Poms. 725 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,559 frustrations are growing for rookie team, the Poms. 726 00:18:18,640 --> 00:18:19,999 Bloody bucket is stuck, Mary. 727 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:20,039 Bloody bucket is stuck, Mary. 728 00:18:20,120 --> 00:18:21,999 As long as this bucket is not working, we can't get any dirt out. 729 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:22,919 As long as this bucket is not working, we can't get any dirt out. 730 00:18:23,000 --> 00:18:23,999 It's just a (BLEEP) I don't need at the moment. 731 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,999 It's just a (BLEEP) I don't need at the moment. 732 00:18:26,320 --> 00:18:27,999 Three metres high and extending 15 metres below ground, 733 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,919 Three metres high and extending 15 metres below ground, 734 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,999 the tipper bucket can remove 60 kilograms of dirt at a time from the mine. 735 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,999 the tipper bucket can remove 60 kilograms of dirt at a time from the mine. 736 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:34,639 the tipper bucket can remove 60 kilograms of dirt at a time from the mine. 737 00:18:35,680 --> 00:18:35,999 Something's sticking somewhere but I haven't got a clue what it is. Just be careful with your hands. 738 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,999 Something's sticking somewhere but I haven't got a clue what it is. Just be careful with your hands. 739 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,999 Something's sticking somewhere but I haven't got a clue what it is. Just be careful with your hands. 740 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:40,039 Something's sticking somewhere but I haven't got a clue what it is. Just be careful with your hands. 741 00:18:40,120 --> 00:18:41,999 Does it look like it's twisted to you? If you stand at the end there? 742 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,839 Does it look like it's twisted to you? If you stand at the end there? 743 00:18:43,920 --> 00:18:43,999 No, it looks straight. So it's not that then. 744 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,999 No, it looks straight. So it's not that then. 745 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:46,079 No, it looks straight. So it's not that then. 746 00:18:47,520 --> 00:18:47,999 I might just have to give this a hard pull, just to release that bucket. OK. 747 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,999 I might just have to give this a hard pull, just to release that bucket. OK. 748 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,999 I might just have to give this a hard pull, just to release that bucket. OK. 749 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:52,159 I might just have to give this a hard pull, just to release that bucket. OK. 750 00:18:55,520 --> 00:18:55,999 Jesus Christ! What the (BLEEP) was that? 751 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:57,999 Jesus Christ! What the (BLEEP) was that? 752 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:58,759 Jesus Christ! What the (BLEEP) was that? 753 00:18:58,840 --> 00:18:59,999 That was the spring! 754 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,999 That was the spring! 755 00:19:01,080 --> 00:19:01,999 You joking? It flew straight past your head, Carl. 756 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,999 You joking? It flew straight past your head, Carl. 757 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:04,359 You joking? It flew straight past your head, Carl. 758 00:19:04,440 --> 00:19:05,999 Did it? Yeah. Oh, brilliant. 759 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:06,799 Did it? Yeah. Oh, brilliant. 760 00:19:06,880 --> 00:19:07,999 Great day (!) It could've been a lot worse. 761 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,319 Great day (!) It could've been a lot worse. 762 00:19:09,400 --> 00:19:09,999 How could it be worse? We got a broken tipper and broken jackhammer. It could have hit you, Carl. 763 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,999 How could it be worse? We got a broken tipper and broken jackhammer. It could have hit you, Carl. 764 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,759 How could it be worse? We got a broken tipper and broken jackhammer. It could have hit you, Carl. 765 00:19:13,840 --> 00:19:13,999 I can see where it's come off. It's come off that left-hand side. 766 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:15,999 I can see where it's come off. It's come off that left-hand side. 767 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:16,759 I can see where it's come off. It's come off that left-hand side. 768 00:19:16,840 --> 00:19:17,999 I can see, yeah. 769 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,519 I can see, yeah. 770 00:19:18,600 --> 00:19:19,999 (SIGHS) (BLEEP) sake. 771 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:20,879 (SIGHS) (BLEEP) sake. 772 00:19:20,960 --> 00:19:21,999 (DEEP SIGH) Need some help. 773 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,319 (DEEP SIGH) Need some help. 774 00:19:23,400 --> 00:19:23,999 Carl rings friend and neighbouring minor, Adrian Porch. 775 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,999 Carl rings friend and neighbouring minor, Adrian Porch. 776 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:26,239 Carl rings friend and neighbouring minor, Adrian Porch. 777 00:19:26,320 --> 00:19:27,999 'Hello?' Adrian, how you doing, mate? 778 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:28,999 'Hello?' Adrian, how you doing, mate? 779 00:19:29,080 --> 00:19:29,999 'Hey, Carl, how's it going?' 780 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,359 'Hey, Carl, how's it going?' 781 00:19:30,440 --> 00:19:31,999 Ahh, I think I've done something really bad in a past life. 782 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,279 Ahh, I think I've done something really bad in a past life. 783 00:19:33,360 --> 00:19:33,999 I am having the worst day. Bloody jackhammer packed up. 784 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,999 I am having the worst day. Bloody jackhammer packed up. 785 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,879 I am having the worst day. Bloody jackhammer packed up. 786 00:19:36,960 --> 00:19:37,999 And then the tipper's just literally thrown a spring and nearly taken my head off! (BLEEP) 787 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:39,999 And then the tipper's just literally thrown a spring and nearly taken my head off! (BLEEP) 788 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:40,959 And then the tipper's just literally thrown a spring and nearly taken my head off! (BLEEP) 789 00:19:41,040 --> 00:19:41,999 I know! So I've no tipper and no jackhammer. Don't suppose you're about, are you? 790 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,999 I know! So I've no tipper and no jackhammer. Don't suppose you're about, are you? 791 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:44,639 I know! So I've no tipper and no jackhammer. Don't suppose you're about, are you? 792 00:19:44,720 --> 00:19:45,999 Just come and have a look at it for me because I've no idea what's going on, mate. 793 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,999 Just come and have a look at it for me because I've no idea what's going on, mate. 794 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,199 Just come and have a look at it for me because I've no idea what's going on, mate. 795 00:19:48,280 --> 00:19:49,999 'Just give me... Erm... I will come over.' 796 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,959 'Just give me... Erm... I will come over.' 797 00:19:52,040 --> 00:19:53,479 Oh, you're a star. Thanks, mate. 798 00:19:53,560 --> 00:19:53,999 We're so grateful for the community here because Adrian 799 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,999 We're so grateful for the community here because Adrian 800 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,039 We're so grateful for the community here because Adrian 801 00:19:57,120 --> 00:19:57,999 has kindly offered to come and help look at the tipper as well. 802 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,999 has kindly offered to come and help look at the tipper as well. 803 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,879 has kindly offered to come and help look at the tipper as well. 804 00:20:00,960 --> 00:20:01,999 So it's just another validation of how lovely people are around here and how helpful they are. 805 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,999 So it's just another validation of how lovely people are around here and how helpful they are. 806 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:05,999 So it's just another validation of how lovely people are around here and how helpful they are. 807 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,399 So it's just another validation of how lovely people are around here and how helpful they are. 808 00:20:07,880 --> 00:20:07,999 I'm having one of them days, buddy. 809 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,879 I'm having one of them days, buddy. 810 00:20:11,120 --> 00:20:11,999 Ahh, look at this. This should sort your troubles. 811 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,999 Ahh, look at this. This should sort your troubles. 812 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,479 Ahh, look at this. This should sort your troubles. 813 00:20:15,560 --> 00:20:15,999 Thanks, mate. Thank you. That's all right. 814 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,999 Thanks, mate. Thank you. That's all right. 815 00:20:18,080 --> 00:20:19,999 You star, mate. Thanks for saving the day. Definitely. 816 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,799 You star, mate. Thanks for saving the day. Definitely. 817 00:20:21,880 --> 00:20:21,999 What you reckon? Is it fixable? Yeah, I reckon we can get it back up there again. Re-attach it. 818 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,999 What you reckon? Is it fixable? Yeah, I reckon we can get it back up there again. Re-attach it. 819 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,999 What you reckon? Is it fixable? Yeah, I reckon we can get it back up there again. Re-attach it. 820 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:26,719 What you reckon? Is it fixable? Yeah, I reckon we can get it back up there again. Re-attach it. 821 00:20:26,800 --> 00:20:27,799 Yeah. 822 00:20:32,800 --> 00:20:33,999 It's hard watching Carl up there, 823 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,919 It's hard watching Carl up there, 824 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,999 flapping around in the wind. 825 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:38,679 flapping around in the wind. 826 00:20:38,760 --> 00:20:39,999 A bit nerve-wracking but I am pleased we got someone here with us. 827 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,999 A bit nerve-wracking but I am pleased we got someone here with us. 828 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,159 A bit nerve-wracking but I am pleased we got someone here with us. 829 00:20:42,240 --> 00:20:43,999 Bring it back through the ladder. 830 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:44,199 Bring it back through the ladder. 831 00:20:44,280 --> 00:20:45,919 It's close, hang on. 832 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,999 Yeah, that's it. That's it. 833 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:48,479 Yeah, that's it. That's it. 834 00:20:48,560 --> 00:20:49,999 Well done. Beauty. 835 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:51,999 Well done. Beauty. 836 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:52,319 Well done. Beauty. 837 00:20:52,400 --> 00:20:53,999 All right. It looks a bit cockeyed but we'll give it a go, eh? 838 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,119 All right. It looks a bit cockeyed but we'll give it a go, eh? 839 00:20:55,200 --> 00:20:55,999 Yeah, give it a go. 840 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:56,679 Yeah, give it a go. 841 00:21:05,040 --> 00:21:05,999 Yes. 842 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,039 Yes. 843 00:21:07,240 --> 00:21:07,999 Thanks, mate. That's all right. Thanks, mate. Glad I could help. 844 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:09,999 Thanks, mate. That's all right. Thanks, mate. Glad I could help. 845 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:10,719 Thanks, mate. That's all right. Thanks, mate. Glad I could help. 846 00:21:10,800 --> 00:21:11,999 Start mining. Saved the day. See yous later on. 847 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,999 Start mining. Saved the day. See yous later on. 848 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:14,239 Start mining. Saved the day. See yous later on. 849 00:21:14,320 --> 00:21:15,999 Let's get to it. Right, I'll get down there then. 850 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:16,719 Let's get to it. Right, I'll get down there then. 851 00:21:18,040 --> 00:21:19,999 While the Poms' opal hunt is back on, 852 00:21:20,080 --> 00:21:21,999 struggling to make ends meet far from home is taking its toll on Mary. 853 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:23,999 struggling to make ends meet far from home is taking its toll on Mary. 854 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,559 struggling to make ends meet far from home is taking its toll on Mary. 855 00:21:26,440 --> 00:21:27,999 Hello! 856 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:28,719 Hello! 857 00:21:28,800 --> 00:21:29,999 Can you see me? I can see. 858 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,119 Can you see me? I can see. 859 00:21:31,200 --> 00:21:31,999 How are you? I'm OK, Mum. 860 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,719 How are you? I'm OK, Mum. 861 00:21:33,800 --> 00:21:33,999 How are you? Good. 862 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,439 How are you? Good. 863 00:21:35,520 --> 00:21:35,999 I know Mary's been finding it quite difficult being so far away from home. 864 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,999 I know Mary's been finding it quite difficult being so far away from home. 865 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,999 I know Mary's been finding it quite difficult being so far away from home. 866 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:40,119 I know Mary's been finding it quite difficult being so far away from home. 867 00:21:40,200 --> 00:21:41,999 Lots of things have been happening back in the UK, 868 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,559 Lots of things have been happening back in the UK, 869 00:21:42,640 --> 00:21:43,999 you know babies being born and weddings, and things like that. 870 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,639 you know babies being born and weddings, and things like that. 871 00:21:45,720 --> 00:21:45,999 How's the babies? They are coming up tomorrow. 872 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:47,999 How's the babies? They are coming up tomorrow. 873 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,119 How's the babies? They are coming up tomorrow. 874 00:21:48,200 --> 00:21:49,999 Is she? She's a proper little girl now. 875 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:50,199 Is she? She's a proper little girl now. 876 00:21:50,280 --> 00:21:51,999 You've missed so much of the baby stage, which is a shame. 877 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,239 You've missed so much of the baby stage, which is a shame. 878 00:21:53,320 --> 00:21:53,999 Mary's been in touch with all those people but I think feeling that distance, not being part of it. 879 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,999 Mary's been in touch with all those people but I think feeling that distance, not being part of it. 880 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,719 Mary's been in touch with all those people but I think feeling that distance, not being part of it. 881 00:21:57,800 --> 00:21:57,999 I want to come home soon, I think, because I'm just missing you. 882 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:59,999 I want to come home soon, I think, because I'm just missing you. 883 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,999 I want to come home soon, I think, because I'm just missing you. 884 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:02,479 I want to come home soon, I think, because I'm just missing you. 885 00:22:02,560 --> 00:22:03,999 Hurry up. OK, Mum. 886 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:04,559 Hurry up. OK, Mum. 887 00:22:08,040 --> 00:22:09,679 (SNIFFLING) 888 00:22:09,760 --> 00:22:09,999 I knew she was feeling a little homesick, 889 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,999 I knew she was feeling a little homesick, 890 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,199 I knew she was feeling a little homesick, 891 00:22:12,280 --> 00:22:13,999 but didn't quite realise how deeply until she got off the call with her mom. 892 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,999 but didn't quite realise how deeply until she got off the call with her mom. 893 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:16,719 but didn't quite realise how deeply until she got off the call with her mom. 894 00:22:16,800 --> 00:22:17,999 (CRYING) 895 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,799 (CRYING) 896 00:22:22,840 --> 00:22:23,999 You miss her a lot, don't you? 897 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,839 You miss her a lot, don't you? 898 00:22:25,480 --> 00:22:25,999 Hey? Yeah. 899 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:26,479 Hey? Yeah. 900 00:22:28,240 --> 00:22:29,999 You know, it's the longest time that I've been away for. 901 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,999 You know, it's the longest time that I've been away for. 902 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:32,239 You know, it's the longest time that I've been away for. 903 00:22:32,320 --> 00:22:33,999 At the end of the day, family is the most important thing 904 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,999 At the end of the day, family is the most important thing 905 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,279 At the end of the day, family is the most important thing 906 00:22:36,360 --> 00:22:37,999 so it's important to honour that, I think. 907 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:39,359 so it's important to honour that, I think. 908 00:22:46,240 --> 00:22:47,999 That is an Olympic swimming pool of water. 909 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,239 That is an Olympic swimming pool of water. 910 00:22:49,320 --> 00:22:49,999 Massive problem. We've gotten down into the mine 911 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,759 Massive problem. We've gotten down into the mine 912 00:22:51,840 --> 00:22:51,999 and we found several parts of the mine filled with water. 913 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,999 and we found several parts of the mine filled with water. 914 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,839 and we found several parts of the mine filled with water. 915 00:22:55,920 --> 00:22:55,999 With partner Noah out of action, 916 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:57,999 With partner Noah out of action, 917 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:58,079 With partner Noah out of action, 918 00:22:58,160 --> 00:22:59,999 Jaymin and JC are hunting for opal in a disused, flooded mine, 919 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,999 Jaymin and JC are hunting for opal in a disused, flooded mine, 920 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:02,879 Jaymin and JC are hunting for opal in a disused, flooded mine, 921 00:23:02,960 --> 00:23:03,999 50 metres long and 13 metres underground. 922 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,999 50 metres long and 13 metres underground. 923 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,279 50 metres long and 13 metres underground. 924 00:23:06,360 --> 00:23:07,999 So it's going to be a challenge to try and cross that 925 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:09,159 So it's going to be a challenge to try and cross that 926 00:23:09,240 --> 00:23:09,999 but it's something we're going to have to do 927 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:11,559 but it's something we're going to have to do 928 00:23:11,640 --> 00:23:11,999 if we want to get to the other side. 929 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,559 if we want to get to the other side. 930 00:23:13,640 --> 00:23:13,999 All right. 931 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:15,039 All right. 932 00:23:15,120 --> 00:23:15,999 You good? 933 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:16,479 You good? 934 00:23:16,560 --> 00:23:17,999 Let's do it. Get in there, brother. 935 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,559 Let's do it. Get in there, brother. 936 00:23:19,640 --> 00:23:19,999 Oh, my God, that is so cold. 937 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,999 Oh, my God, that is so cold. 938 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:22,239 Oh, my God, that is so cold. 939 00:23:22,320 --> 00:23:23,999 With its depth unknown, the water could contain abandoned 940 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,679 With its depth unknown, the water could contain abandoned 941 00:23:25,760 --> 00:23:25,999 tools, wire and metal that could seriously injure them. 942 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,999 tools, wire and metal that could seriously injure them. 943 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,999 tools, wire and metal that could seriously injure them. 944 00:23:30,080 --> 00:23:31,999 Dude, this is deep. This is insane. 945 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,079 Dude, this is deep. This is insane. 946 00:23:34,120 --> 00:23:35,999 See anything through there? 947 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,759 See anything through there? 948 00:23:36,840 --> 00:23:37,999 I've not seen anything yet...at all. 949 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,999 I've not seen anything yet...at all. 950 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:40,839 I've not seen anything yet...at all. 951 00:23:42,160 --> 00:23:43,999 I just wanna check over in this corner. Yeah. 952 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:44,439 I just wanna check over in this corner. Yeah. 953 00:23:45,720 --> 00:23:45,999 I should have brought a boat! 954 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,359 I should have brought a boat! 955 00:23:47,440 --> 00:23:47,999 I don't know why we thought this was a good idea. 956 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,999 I don't know why we thought this was a good idea. 957 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:50,119 I don't know why we thought this was a good idea. 958 00:23:50,200 --> 00:23:51,919 It's not paying off at all. 959 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:52,999 It's cold. 960 00:23:54,960 --> 00:23:55,999 Are we insane? 961 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:56,079 Are we insane? 962 00:23:57,840 --> 00:23:57,999 Dude, up here. Up there? Up here. 963 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:59,999 Dude, up here. Up there? Up here. 964 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,879 Dude, up here. Up there? Up here. 965 00:24:00,960 --> 00:24:01,999 Oh, God, there's some actual ground. 966 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,359 Oh, God, there's some actual ground. 967 00:24:05,000 --> 00:24:05,999 I honestly thought it was going to run out, and just be nothing. 968 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,999 I honestly thought it was going to run out, and just be nothing. 969 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:08,839 I honestly thought it was going to run out, and just be nothing. 970 00:24:08,920 --> 00:24:09,999 But the mine continues. 971 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,039 But the mine continues. 972 00:24:11,120 --> 00:24:11,999 Here. Ah, that's sore. 973 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,039 Here. Ah, that's sore. 974 00:24:13,120 --> 00:24:13,999 Ahh! Get up there. 975 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:15,319 Ahh! Get up there. 976 00:24:15,440 --> 00:24:15,999 Look at that! 977 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:16,999 Look at that! 978 00:24:17,080 --> 00:24:17,999 There's gotta be something after what we've just gone through to get to here. 979 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,999 There's gotta be something after what we've just gone through to get to here. 980 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,199 There's gotta be something after what we've just gone through to get to here. 981 00:24:21,280 --> 00:24:21,999 This is, like, good ground. 982 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:22,879 This is, like, good ground. 983 00:24:23,960 --> 00:24:23,999 Someone's had a bit of a dig around here. 984 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,999 Someone's had a bit of a dig around here. 985 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:26,119 Someone's had a bit of a dig around here. 986 00:24:26,200 --> 00:24:27,999 Oh, check this, bro. 987 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:28,439 Oh, check this, bro. 988 00:24:28,520 --> 00:24:29,999 Look at that! 989 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:30,079 Look at that! 990 00:24:30,160 --> 00:24:31,999 Opal. There's some opal running through the roof there. 991 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:32,599 Opal. There's some opal running through the roof there. 992 00:24:32,680 --> 00:24:33,999 Oh, thank, God, we didn't go though all that cold for nothing. 993 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,399 Oh, thank, God, we didn't go though all that cold for nothing. 994 00:24:35,480 --> 00:24:35,999 There, look! There's a bit of green and some purple. 995 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,999 There, look! There's a bit of green and some purple. 996 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:38,439 There, look! There's a bit of green and some purple. 997 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:39,999 It's got a bit of colour, it's something. The ground's pretty hard there, eh? 998 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,999 It's got a bit of colour, it's something. The ground's pretty hard there, eh? 999 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,119 It's got a bit of colour, it's something. The ground's pretty hard there, eh? 1000 00:24:42,200 --> 00:24:43,999 We're gonna have to go back through the water. We need jackhammers. 1001 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,239 We're gonna have to go back through the water. We need jackhammers. 1002 00:24:45,320 --> 00:24:45,999 We're gonna have to bring tools back through that water. Oh, God. 1003 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:47,999 We're gonna have to bring tools back through that water. Oh, God. 1004 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,239 We're gonna have to bring tools back through that water. Oh, God. 1005 00:24:48,320 --> 00:24:49,999 What do you reckon? 1006 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:50,519 What do you reckon? 1007 00:24:50,600 --> 00:24:51,999 Ah, let's go get wet. 1008 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:52,719 Ah, let's go get wet. 1009 00:24:52,800 --> 00:24:53,999 You know what? We bring towels down next time. 1010 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,279 You know what? We bring towels down next time. 1011 00:24:56,280 --> 00:24:57,999 We found a bit of trace in the wall. 1012 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:58,279 We found a bit of trace in the wall. 1013 00:24:58,360 --> 00:24:59,999 So when you find trace, you just got to chase it and hope it turns into something. 1014 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,999 So when you find trace, you just got to chase it and hope it turns into something. 1015 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:02,559 So when you find trace, you just got to chase it and hope it turns into something. 1016 00:25:02,640 --> 00:25:03,999 There's always that day, you know? You can be poor in the morning 1017 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:05,599 There's always that day, you know? You can be poor in the morning 1018 00:25:05,680 --> 00:25:05,999 and then by the afternoon you can be a millionaire. Type of day I want. 1019 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,999 and then by the afternoon you can be a millionaire. Type of day I want. 1020 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:08,839 and then by the afternoon you can be a millionaire. Type of day I want. 1021 00:25:08,920 --> 00:25:09,999 I think our biggest challenge today is going to be running our power. 1022 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,999 I think our biggest challenge today is going to be running our power. 1023 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,159 I think our biggest challenge today is going to be running our power. 1024 00:25:13,240 --> 00:25:13,999 Yeah. 1025 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:14,239 Yeah. 1026 00:25:14,320 --> 00:25:15,999 It's not worth risking your life and getting electrocuted. 1027 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:16,839 It's not worth risking your life and getting electrocuted. 1028 00:25:16,920 --> 00:25:17,999 No, not at all. 1029 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,599 No, not at all. 1030 00:25:18,680 --> 00:25:19,999 I know there's a drill hole right near the area. That's perfect. 1031 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,999 I know there's a drill hole right near the area. That's perfect. 1032 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:22,519 I know there's a drill hole right near the area. That's perfect. 1033 00:25:22,600 --> 00:25:23,999 Erm...I think it's this one here. 1034 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,319 Erm...I think it's this one here. 1035 00:25:25,400 --> 00:25:25,999 Yeah. I guess we just take the chance and drop the cable down this one. 1036 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,999 Yeah. I guess we just take the chance and drop the cable down this one. 1037 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:28,919 Yeah. I guess we just take the chance and drop the cable down this one. 1038 00:25:29,000 --> 00:25:29,999 If we're wrong then one of us is going to have to go back through the water and up the top again. 1039 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,999 If we're wrong then one of us is going to have to go back through the water and up the top again. 1040 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,239 If we're wrong then one of us is going to have to go back through the water and up the top again. 1041 00:25:33,320 --> 00:25:33,999 Let's just hope this is the hole. 1042 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,519 Let's just hope this is the hole. 1043 00:25:44,320 --> 00:25:45,999 I know you miss her. 1044 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:46,159 I know you miss her. 1045 00:25:46,240 --> 00:25:47,999 I can tell, I can feel it as well. 1046 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:48,159 I can tell, I can feel it as well. 1047 00:25:49,240 --> 00:25:49,999 I can see it's getting harder and harder as well. 1048 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:51,719 I can see it's getting harder and harder as well. 1049 00:25:51,800 --> 00:25:51,999 Mmm, it is. Yeah. 1050 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:53,999 Mmm, it is. Yeah. 1051 00:25:55,120 --> 00:25:55,999 It feels a long way away sometimes, doesn't it? Yeah, it does. 1052 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,879 It feels a long way away sometimes, doesn't it? Yeah, it does. 1053 00:25:57,960 --> 00:25:57,999 Especially when you're in the middle of nowhere. 1054 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,999 Especially when you're in the middle of nowhere. 1055 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,199 Especially when you're in the middle of nowhere. 1056 00:26:00,360 --> 00:26:01,759 Far from home... 1057 00:26:01,840 --> 00:26:01,999 cracks are starting to appear in the Poms' Australian opal dream. 1058 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,999 cracks are starting to appear in the Poms' Australian opal dream. 1059 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,999 cracks are starting to appear in the Poms' Australian opal dream. 1060 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:06,679 cracks are starting to appear in the Poms' Australian opal dream. 1061 00:26:06,760 --> 00:26:07,999 It just broke my heart seeing Mary that sad. 1062 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,199 It just broke my heart seeing Mary that sad. 1063 00:26:09,280 --> 00:26:09,999 So, immediately, I thought, we find opal as quick as we can 1064 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:11,999 So, immediately, I thought, we find opal as quick as we can 1065 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,519 So, immediately, I thought, we find opal as quick as we can 1066 00:26:12,600 --> 00:26:13,999 and get Mary on a plane home to see her family. 1067 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:15,079 and get Mary on a plane home to see her family. 1068 00:26:18,640 --> 00:26:19,999 But Carl and Mary haven't found a cent in opal for over a month. 1069 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:21,999 But Carl and Mary haven't found a cent in opal for over a month. 1070 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:22,639 But Carl and Mary haven't found a cent in opal for over a month. 1071 00:26:26,560 --> 00:26:27,999 The line's looking good. Is it? Yeah. 1072 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,359 The line's looking good. Is it? Yeah. 1073 00:26:29,440 --> 00:26:29,999 This seam's thickening up. It is, isn't it? 1074 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,639 This seam's thickening up. It is, isn't it? 1075 00:26:31,720 --> 00:26:31,999 Yeah, it's getting a lot thicker. 1076 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:33,319 Yeah, it's getting a lot thicker. 1077 00:26:34,320 --> 00:26:35,999 All of a sudden you see what's there. 1078 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,599 All of a sudden you see what's there. 1079 00:26:44,600 --> 00:26:45,999 Come on, Mary, bring your eagle eyes down, see if you can see anything. 1080 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:47,879 Come on, Mary, bring your eagle eyes down, see if you can see anything. 1081 00:26:51,440 --> 00:26:51,999 Look, I just found that in the wall. 1082 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,879 Look, I just found that in the wall. 1083 00:26:53,960 --> 00:26:53,999 Looks like potch. It does a bit. It's almost like a shell actually. 1084 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:55,999 Looks like potch. It does a bit. It's almost like a shell actually. 1085 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,999 Looks like potch. It does a bit. It's almost like a shell actually. 1086 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:58,799 Looks like potch. It does a bit. It's almost like a shell actually. 1087 00:26:58,880 --> 00:26:59,999 When I am scratching, it's making that horrible noise. That's silica. 1088 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,999 When I am scratching, it's making that horrible noise. That's silica. 1089 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:02,719 When I am scratching, it's making that horrible noise. That's silica. 1090 00:27:02,800 --> 00:27:03,999 It's really, really silica. 1091 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:04,759 It's really, really silica. 1092 00:27:04,840 --> 00:27:05,999 The main ingredient in opal, if the silica is deposited unevenly, 1093 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,999 The main ingredient in opal, if the silica is deposited unevenly, 1094 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,279 The main ingredient in opal, if the silica is deposited unevenly, 1095 00:27:09,360 --> 00:27:09,999 it forms a colourless, worthless substance called potch. 1096 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,999 it forms a colourless, worthless substance called potch. 1097 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,279 it forms a colourless, worthless substance called potch. 1098 00:27:13,360 --> 00:27:13,999 It looks like potch, Mary. 1099 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:14,999 It looks like potch, Mary. 1100 00:27:15,080 --> 00:27:15,999 It's a sign that valuable opal might not be far away. 1101 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,999 It's a sign that valuable opal might not be far away. 1102 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,839 It's a sign that valuable opal might not be far away. 1103 00:27:19,960 --> 00:27:19,999 Let's jackhammer it, see what happens. 1104 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,799 Let's jackhammer it, see what happens. 1105 00:27:29,640 --> 00:27:29,999 Oh, Mary! Yes. Mary, have a look. 1106 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,999 Oh, Mary! Yes. Mary, have a look. 1107 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:32,919 Oh, Mary! Yes. Mary, have a look. 1108 00:27:33,000 --> 00:27:33,999 What is it? Oh, wow. 1109 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:34,199 What is it? Oh, wow. 1110 00:27:34,280 --> 00:27:35,999 Have you found some? Yeah. Look. It's a vein. It's all through here. 1111 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:37,999 Have you found some? Yeah. Look. It's a vein. It's all through here. 1112 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:39,319 Have you found some? Yeah. Look. It's a vein. It's all through here. 1113 00:27:39,400 --> 00:27:39,999 Have you got the little pointy, stick thing? Look. 1114 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,999 Have you got the little pointy, stick thing? Look. 1115 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,479 Have you got the little pointy, stick thing? Look. 1116 00:27:43,560 --> 00:27:43,999 Oh, my God. Look at that colour. 1117 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,999 Oh, my God. Look at that colour. 1118 00:27:46,080 --> 00:27:47,999 Look at that. Bloody hell! That's thick as well. 1119 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,599 Look at that. Bloody hell! That's thick as well. 1120 00:27:48,680 --> 00:27:49,999 That's really thick. Ohh! There's lot's more, Mary. 1121 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,239 That's really thick. Ohh! There's lot's more, Mary. 1122 00:27:51,320 --> 00:27:51,999 Is there? Yeah, the vein runs all though here. 1123 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,519 Is there? Yeah, the vein runs all though here. 1124 00:27:53,600 --> 00:27:53,999 Wow! Look at the size of that! Wow. 1125 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,999 Wow! Look at the size of that! Wow. 1126 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,559 Wow! Look at the size of that! Wow. 1127 00:27:57,640 --> 00:27:57,999 Oh, my God. It's all through there as well, Mary. 1128 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,999 Oh, my God. It's all through there as well, Mary. 1129 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:00,079 Oh, my God. It's all through there as well, Mary. 1130 00:28:00,160 --> 00:28:01,999 It goes all the way round to here, Carl. I know, there's loads of it. 1131 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:02,959 It goes all the way round to here, Carl. I know, there's loads of it. 1132 00:28:03,040 --> 00:28:03,999 Wow. Look at that, that's beautiful. That's stunning. Yeah, that's really nice. 1133 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,999 Wow. Look at that, that's beautiful. That's stunning. Yeah, that's really nice. 1134 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,599 Wow. Look at that, that's beautiful. That's stunning. Yeah, that's really nice. 1135 00:28:07,680 --> 00:28:07,999 We've already taken out maybe 20 pieces and it's still going, it's still coming out. 1136 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:09,999 We've already taken out maybe 20 pieces and it's still going, it's still coming out. 1137 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,999 We've already taken out maybe 20 pieces and it's still going, it's still coming out. 1138 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:12,239 We've already taken out maybe 20 pieces and it's still going, it's still coming out. 1139 00:28:12,320 --> 00:28:13,999 This is brilliant. We got purple, blue. Wow, Carl! (SHRIEKS) 1140 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,999 This is brilliant. We got purple, blue. Wow, Carl! (SHRIEKS) 1141 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:16,839 This is brilliant. We got purple, blue. Wow, Carl! (SHRIEKS) 1142 00:28:16,920 --> 00:28:17,999 Green... Look how much we got, Carl! 1143 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,119 Green... Look how much we got, Carl! 1144 00:28:19,200 --> 00:28:19,999 Just look at this! 1145 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,199 Just look at this! 1146 00:28:23,200 --> 00:28:23,999 It's the sound of money, that. That's the sound of a plane ticket, Mary. 1147 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,999 It's the sound of money, that. That's the sound of a plane ticket, Mary. 1148 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:26,959 It's the sound of money, that. That's the sound of a plane ticket, Mary. 1149 00:28:27,040 --> 00:28:27,999 Let's go. 1150 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:28,039 Let's go. 1151 00:28:35,040 --> 00:28:35,999 With just two weeks of the season left to find opal, 1152 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,999 With just two weeks of the season left to find opal, 1153 00:28:38,080 --> 00:28:39,999 father and son team, Chris and Oscar Cheal, 1154 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:40,799 father and son team, Chris and Oscar Cheal, 1155 00:28:40,880 --> 00:28:41,999 have broken into an old mine. 1156 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,599 have broken into an old mine. 1157 00:28:42,680 --> 00:28:43,999 A bit of purple. 1158 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:44,679 A bit of purple. 1159 00:28:44,840 --> 00:28:45,999 Purple seam. Yeah, that's good trace. 1160 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,679 Purple seam. Yeah, that's good trace. 1161 00:28:47,760 --> 00:28:47,999 With his trucking business on the rocks, 1162 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,919 With his trucking business on the rocks, 1163 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,999 dad Chris desperately needs at least $10,000 to help support his family. 1164 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,999 dad Chris desperately needs at least $10,000 to help support his family. 1165 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,479 dad Chris desperately needs at least $10,000 to help support his family. 1166 00:28:55,840 --> 00:28:55,999 I'm back here to try and find some decent money 1167 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,999 I'm back here to try and find some decent money 1168 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:58,439 I'm back here to try and find some decent money 1169 00:28:58,520 --> 00:28:59,999 because I want to get on top of the bills. 1170 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,879 because I want to get on top of the bills. 1171 00:29:00,960 --> 00:29:01,999 I want to be able to provide for the kids. 1172 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:02,919 I want to be able to provide for the kids. 1173 00:29:03,000 --> 00:29:03,999 I'm just trying to give my kids the opportunities that I never had. 1174 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,999 I'm just trying to give my kids the opportunities that I never had. 1175 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:06,159 I'm just trying to give my kids the opportunities that I never had. 1176 00:29:07,160 --> 00:29:07,999 Chris is gambling on finding highly priced black opal, 1177 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:09,999 Chris is gambling on finding highly priced black opal, 1178 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:10,999 Chris is gambling on finding highly priced black opal, 1179 00:29:11,080 --> 00:29:11,999 so-called because of its black base. 1180 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,679 so-called because of its black base. 1181 00:29:13,760 --> 00:29:13,999 Best quality stones can be worth up to $43,000 a gram. 1182 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:15,999 Best quality stones can be worth up to $43,000 a gram. 1183 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,999 Best quality stones can be worth up to $43,000 a gram. 1184 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,639 Best quality stones can be worth up to $43,000 a gram. 1185 00:29:18,720 --> 00:29:19,999 This one stone is a clue there could be rich opal in the old mine. 1186 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:21,999 This one stone is a clue there could be rich opal in the old mine. 1187 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,199 This one stone is a clue there could be rich opal in the old mine. 1188 00:29:24,120 --> 00:29:25,599 Makes me want to keep digging. 1189 00:29:25,680 --> 00:29:25,999 Once we take this out, get the digger in here, 1190 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,639 Once we take this out, get the digger in here, 1191 00:29:27,720 --> 00:29:27,999 that's when the real stuff happens, so I want to get to that point as soon as possible. 1192 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:29,999 that's when the real stuff happens, so I want to get to that point as soon as possible. 1193 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,479 that's when the real stuff happens, so I want to get to that point as soon as possible. 1194 00:29:33,400 --> 00:29:33,999 To get their two ton digger into the old tunnel, they must first lower the mine's floor. 1195 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,999 To get their two ton digger into the old tunnel, they must first lower the mine's floor. 1196 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,999 To get their two ton digger into the old tunnel, they must first lower the mine's floor. 1197 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:38,399 To get their two ton digger into the old tunnel, they must first lower the mine's floor. 1198 00:29:49,040 --> 00:29:49,999 Look here. Look. 1199 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,039 Look here. Look. 1200 00:29:57,600 --> 00:29:57,999 (LAUGHING) 1201 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:58,999 (LAUGHING) 1202 00:29:59,080 --> 00:29:59,999 That's so good. We just came across a bit of opal in the floor. 1203 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,999 That's so good. We just came across a bit of opal in the floor. 1204 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:03,599 That's so good. We just came across a bit of opal in the floor. 1205 00:30:03,680 --> 00:30:03,999 Really happy to see that. 1206 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,279 Really happy to see that. 1207 00:30:08,080 --> 00:30:09,999 Ah, that's beautiful. 1208 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:10,079 Ah, that's beautiful. 1209 00:30:11,040 --> 00:30:11,999 Got black too, right? 1210 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,679 Got black too, right? 1211 00:30:19,280 --> 00:30:19,999 (EXCLAIMS) 1212 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,279 (EXCLAIMS) 1213 00:31:01,880 --> 00:31:01,999 A 140 horsepower suction tube called a blower 1214 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,999 A 140 horsepower suction tube called a blower 1215 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,519 A 140 horsepower suction tube called a blower 1216 00:31:05,600 --> 00:31:05,999 sucks the opal rich dirt out of the mine 1217 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,999 sucks the opal rich dirt out of the mine 1218 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:08,279 sucks the opal rich dirt out of the mine 1219 00:31:08,360 --> 00:31:09,999 into their truck so it can be processed in their wash plant 1220 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,799 into their truck so it can be processed in their wash plant 1221 00:31:11,880 --> 00:31:11,999 40 kilometres away. 1222 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,999 40 kilometres away. 1223 00:31:21,000 --> 00:31:21,999 We're pretty excited because we don't know what's in there, 1224 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:23,879 We're pretty excited because we don't know what's in there, 1225 00:31:23,960 --> 00:31:23,999 you know, we can see colour all through these. 1226 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,999 you know, we can see colour all through these. 1227 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:26,159 you know, we can see colour all through these. 1228 00:31:26,240 --> 00:31:27,999 We'll wash them up and see what comes out 1229 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:28,559 We'll wash them up and see what comes out 1230 00:31:28,640 --> 00:31:29,999 once the clay is washed away from all the nobbies. 1231 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,519 once the clay is washed away from all the nobbies. 1232 00:31:31,600 --> 00:31:31,999 Hopefully, there's enough in it, you know, and just keep digging. 1233 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,999 Hopefully, there's enough in it, you know, and just keep digging. 1234 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:34,599 Hopefully, there's enough in it, you know, and just keep digging. 1235 00:31:34,680 --> 00:31:35,999 That's what I'm looking for. 1236 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,239 That's what I'm looking for. 1237 00:31:44,720 --> 00:31:45,999 (EXCLAIM) Woah, it's cold! 1238 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:46,439 (EXCLAIM) Woah, it's cold! 1239 00:31:46,520 --> 00:31:47,999 With partner Noah out through injury, 1240 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,399 With partner Noah out through injury, 1241 00:31:49,480 --> 00:31:49,999 Jaymin and JC are chasing a seam of opal 13 meters underground 1242 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:51,999 Jaymin and JC are chasing a seam of opal 13 meters underground 1243 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,999 Jaymin and JC are chasing a seam of opal 13 meters underground 1244 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,039 Jaymin and JC are chasing a seam of opal 13 meters underground 1245 00:31:54,120 --> 00:31:55,999 in a flooded mine owned by Jaymin's grandfather Pops. 1246 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:57,999 in a flooded mine owned by Jaymin's grandfather Pops. 1247 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:58,119 in a flooded mine owned by Jaymin's grandfather Pops. 1248 00:31:58,640 --> 00:31:59,999 (CHUCKLING) Whoo! That was good. 1249 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,439 (CHUCKLING) Whoo! That was good. 1250 00:32:00,520 --> 00:32:01,999 Here's your cable. What? Is that it? 1251 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:02,199 Here's your cable. What? Is that it? 1252 00:32:02,280 --> 00:32:03,999 That's it. You nailed it, mate. Absolutely nailed it. 1253 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:05,919 That's it. You nailed it, mate. Absolutely nailed it. 1254 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,999 I think the opal's just up this way, just here. 1255 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:08,639 I think the opal's just up this way, just here. 1256 00:32:08,720 --> 00:32:09,999 There it is. There's our flash. 1257 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,799 There it is. There's our flash. 1258 00:32:15,280 --> 00:32:15,999 Stop, stop, stop. 1259 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:17,999 Stop, stop, stop. 1260 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,279 Stop, stop, stop. 1261 00:32:18,760 --> 00:32:19,999 Oh, my God, JC, look! That's red. (EXCLAIMS) 1262 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:21,679 Oh, my God, JC, look! That's red. (EXCLAIMS) 1263 00:32:21,760 --> 00:32:21,999 Look, there's a little bit of red, there's a bit of a red sparkle. 1264 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,999 Look, there's a little bit of red, there's a bit of a red sparkle. 1265 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,639 Look, there's a little bit of red, there's a bit of a red sparkle. 1266 00:32:24,720 --> 00:32:25,999 (LAUGHS) Good spot! 1267 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:26,199 (LAUGHS) Good spot! 1268 00:32:26,280 --> 00:32:27,999 That is gnarly, bro. 1269 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:28,159 That is gnarly, bro. 1270 00:32:28,240 --> 00:32:29,999 That's the cream of the crop when it comes to opal. 1271 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,479 That's the cream of the crop when it comes to opal. 1272 00:32:30,560 --> 00:32:31,999 That's what you want. You see red, you know you're on the money. 1273 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,399 That's what you want. You see red, you know you're on the money. 1274 00:32:33,480 --> 00:32:33,999 And it's looking kind of thick as well, so... 1275 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:35,519 And it's looking kind of thick as well, so... 1276 00:32:35,600 --> 00:32:35,999 Let's get it. 1277 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,599 Let's get it. 1278 00:32:45,040 --> 00:32:45,999 You ready? I'm in. Come to papa. 1279 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,999 You ready? I'm in. Come to papa. 1280 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,359 You ready? I'm in. Come to papa. 1281 00:32:53,360 --> 00:32:53,999 Let's have a look. 1282 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,079 Let's have a look. 1283 00:32:55,160 --> 00:32:55,999 Definitely got potential, this one here. 1284 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,199 Definitely got potential, this one here. 1285 00:32:57,280 --> 00:32:57,999 That's our boy. That might be the best one so far that's done, that's good. 1286 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,999 That's our boy. That might be the best one so far that's done, that's good. 1287 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,759 That's our boy. That might be the best one so far that's done, that's good. 1288 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,959 (BOTH EXCLAIM) 1289 00:33:08,040 --> 00:33:09,759 Where did that come from? 1290 00:33:09,840 --> 00:33:09,999 Very nice. Jeez, there's seams running all over the place. 1291 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,999 Very nice. Jeez, there's seams running all over the place. 1292 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,999 Very nice. Jeez, there's seams running all over the place. 1293 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,039 Very nice. Jeez, there's seams running all over the place. 1294 00:33:14,120 --> 00:33:15,559 You got it? Ho, ho, ho, ho. 1295 00:33:15,640 --> 00:33:15,999 Look at that little bit, there we go. 1296 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,759 Look at that little bit, there we go. 1297 00:33:17,840 --> 00:33:17,999 Jeez, that's colour. That is the colour. 1298 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,999 Jeez, that's colour. That is the colour. 1299 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,439 Jeez, that's colour. That is the colour. 1300 00:33:21,520 --> 00:33:21,999 Hell, yeah. 1301 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:22,519 Hell, yeah. 1302 00:33:25,360 --> 00:33:25,999 Ohhh... Is there a bigger bit up in there? 1303 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,319 Ohhh... Is there a bigger bit up in there? 1304 00:33:27,400 --> 00:33:27,999 That's pretty cool. 1305 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:28,559 That's pretty cool. 1306 00:33:28,640 --> 00:33:29,999 Ha, ha, ha, look at that beaut right there. 1307 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,799 Ha, ha, ha, look at that beaut right there. 1308 00:33:31,880 --> 00:33:31,999 That's some crystal green opal. That's the colour we want. 1309 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:33,999 That's some crystal green opal. That's the colour we want. 1310 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:34,799 That's some crystal green opal. That's the colour we want. 1311 00:33:36,280 --> 00:33:37,999 Stop, stop, stop. 1312 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:38,079 Stop, stop, stop. 1313 00:33:39,680 --> 00:33:39,999 You got this? Holy...dude, look at that! (LAUGHS) 1314 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,999 You got this? Holy...dude, look at that! (LAUGHS) 1315 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,999 You got this? Holy...dude, look at that! (LAUGHS) 1316 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:44,079 You got this? Holy...dude, look at that! (LAUGHS) 1317 00:33:44,160 --> 00:33:45,999 Look at that colour. Look at that stone! 1318 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:46,999 Look at that colour. Look at that stone! 1319 00:33:47,080 --> 00:33:47,999 That is a rock right there. 1320 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,879 That is a rock right there. 1321 00:33:48,960 --> 00:33:49,999 That's going straight on the Queen's finger. 1322 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,279 That's going straight on the Queen's finger. 1323 00:33:51,360 --> 00:33:51,999 That is worth doing just about anything for, I'd say. 1324 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,999 That is worth doing just about anything for, I'd say. 1325 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,199 That is worth doing just about anything for, I'd say. 1326 00:33:55,280 --> 00:33:55,999 We're seeing some brilliant colours come out of the ground, which is fantastic. 1327 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,999 We're seeing some brilliant colours come out of the ground, which is fantastic. 1328 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:58,879 We're seeing some brilliant colours come out of the ground, which is fantastic. 1329 00:33:58,960 --> 00:33:59,999 It's why we're here, it's what we're looking for. 1330 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,599 It's why we're here, it's what we're looking for. 1331 00:34:00,680 --> 00:34:01,999 Opal like this can change your life if you find enough of it. 1332 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,159 Opal like this can change your life if you find enough of it. 1333 00:34:03,240 --> 00:34:03,999 This has really turned it around, big time. 1334 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,279 This has really turned it around, big time. 1335 00:34:05,360 --> 00:34:05,999 This has turned into some really serious colour, good size on it as well. I'm ecstatic. 1336 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,999 This has turned into some really serious colour, good size on it as well. I'm ecstatic. 1337 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,999 This has turned into some really serious colour, good size on it as well. I'm ecstatic. 1338 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:10,999 This has turned into some really serious colour, good size on it as well. I'm ecstatic. 1339 00:34:11,080 --> 00:34:11,999 This is what we want. Hell, yes. That's bloody beautiful. 1340 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,959 This is what we want. Hell, yes. That's bloody beautiful. 1341 00:34:14,040 --> 00:34:15,039 What a good day. Mate. 1342 00:34:22,280 --> 00:34:23,999 I'll pour it on here, yeah? Yeah. 1343 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,559 I'll pour it on here, yeah? Yeah. 1344 00:34:24,640 --> 00:34:25,919 Let's have a look. 1345 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,999 After weeks of hard labour, 1346 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:28,239 After weeks of hard labour, 1347 00:34:28,320 --> 00:34:29,999 British couple Carl and Mary have finally hit a rich seam of opal 1348 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,999 British couple Carl and Mary have finally hit a rich seam of opal 1349 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:32,159 British couple Carl and Mary have finally hit a rich seam of opal 1350 00:34:32,240 --> 00:34:33,999 that could turn their fortunes around. 1351 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:34,599 that could turn their fortunes around. 1352 00:34:34,680 --> 00:34:35,999 Oh, look at the colour. Look at that. 1353 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,919 Oh, look at the colour. Look at that. 1354 00:34:37,000 --> 00:34:37,999 Wow, look at that one. 1355 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,599 Wow, look at that one. 1356 00:34:39,680 --> 00:34:39,999 Ah, gorgeous. Look at that! A bit of purple crystal there. 1357 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,999 Ah, gorgeous. Look at that! A bit of purple crystal there. 1358 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,559 Ah, gorgeous. Look at that! A bit of purple crystal there. 1359 00:34:43,640 --> 00:34:43,999 That's beautiful. Wow... Look at that bit, Carl. 1360 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,999 That's beautiful. Wow... Look at that bit, Carl. 1361 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:46,399 That's beautiful. Wow... Look at that bit, Carl. 1362 00:34:46,480 --> 00:34:47,999 Look at that. It's perfect. 1363 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,919 Look at that. It's perfect. 1364 00:34:49,000 --> 00:34:49,999 It's all the way through! All the way through. 1365 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,359 It's all the way through! All the way through. 1366 00:34:53,080 --> 00:34:53,999 I knew it was there. It was just looking more and more like it. 1367 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,759 I knew it was there. It was just looking more and more like it. 1368 00:34:55,840 --> 00:34:55,999 I felt it in my bones. 1369 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,879 I felt it in my bones. 1370 00:34:57,960 --> 00:34:57,999 This is gonna be worth thousands rather than hundreds. 1371 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,999 This is gonna be worth thousands rather than hundreds. 1372 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,759 This is gonna be worth thousands rather than hundreds. 1373 00:35:00,840 --> 00:35:01,999 Yeah, I think so, just because of how much is here. 1374 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:03,279 Yeah, I think so, just because of how much is here. 1375 00:35:03,360 --> 00:35:03,999 For homesick Mary, there's now hope she can see her family. 1376 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:05,999 For homesick Mary, there's now hope she can see her family. 1377 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,319 For homesick Mary, there's now hope she can see her family. 1378 00:35:07,400 --> 00:35:07,999 Looking at the opal there, obviously, I think I'd need a little help 1379 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,999 Looking at the opal there, obviously, I think I'd need a little help 1380 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:10,719 Looking at the opal there, obviously, I think I'd need a little help 1381 00:35:10,800 --> 00:35:11,999 from someone who's got a bit more expert eye, 1382 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,959 from someone who's got a bit more expert eye, 1383 00:35:13,040 --> 00:35:13,999 but I reckon there is enough there for a plane ticket for me to back to England. 1384 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,999 but I reckon there is enough there for a plane ticket for me to back to England. 1385 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:16,719 but I reckon there is enough there for a plane ticket for me to back to England. 1386 00:35:18,440 --> 00:35:19,999 We're gonna take the opal to Macko, a local legend. 1387 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,039 We're gonna take the opal to Macko, a local legend. 1388 00:35:21,120 --> 00:35:21,999 He knows what he's talking about when it comes to opal. 1389 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,439 He knows what he's talking about when it comes to opal. 1390 00:35:23,520 --> 00:35:23,999 We hope he'll give us a valuation, an appraisal of it. 1391 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,799 We hope he'll give us a valuation, an appraisal of it. 1392 00:35:25,880 --> 00:35:25,999 Nice to see you again. Macko, good to see you, mate. 1393 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:27,999 Nice to see you again. Macko, good to see you, mate. 1394 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,679 Nice to see you again. Macko, good to see you, mate. 1395 00:35:28,760 --> 00:35:29,999 Veteran opal miner John Macko McCaskill 1396 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,799 Veteran opal miner John Macko McCaskill 1397 00:35:31,880 --> 00:35:31,999 is a local legend with 30 years experience. 1398 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,999 is a local legend with 30 years experience. 1399 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,039 is a local legend with 30 years experience. 1400 00:35:35,120 --> 00:35:35,999 We did. We had a find. Good on you. 1401 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,559 We did. We had a find. Good on you. 1402 00:35:37,640 --> 00:35:37,999 We've given it a good scrub and wash so we can try and see some colour. 1403 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,999 We've given it a good scrub and wash so we can try and see some colour. 1404 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:40,999 We've given it a good scrub and wash so we can try and see some colour. 1405 00:35:41,080 --> 00:35:41,999 That's great. Oh, my God, you've cleaned that up well. 1406 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999 That's great. Oh, my God, you've cleaned that up well. 1407 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,399 That's great. Oh, my God, you've cleaned that up well. 1408 00:35:45,480 --> 00:35:45,999 Yeah, and it's good... (RATTLES STONES) 1409 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,879 Yeah, and it's good... (RATTLES STONES) 1410 00:35:47,960 --> 00:35:47,999 It's good White Cliffs opal. It's got that nice sound to it. 1411 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,999 It's good White Cliffs opal. It's got that nice sound to it. 1412 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:51,999 It's good White Cliffs opal. It's got that nice sound to it. 1413 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:52,039 It's good White Cliffs opal. It's got that nice sound to it. 1414 00:35:52,120 --> 00:35:53,999 Yeah. They look good. 1415 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:54,239 Yeah. They look good. 1416 00:35:54,320 --> 00:35:55,999 Good stuff. You've probably got 8 or 9 ounces maybe. 1417 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,999 Good stuff. You've probably got 8 or 9 ounces maybe. 1418 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,119 Good stuff. You've probably got 8 or 9 ounces maybe. 1419 00:36:01,480 --> 00:36:01,999 Hey, just the better side of 10. 1420 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,519 Hey, just the better side of 10. 1421 00:36:03,600 --> 00:36:03,999 Oh, that's good. It's pretty clean. It's as though there's no rubbish in it. 1422 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,999 Oh, that's good. It's pretty clean. It's as though there's no rubbish in it. 1423 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,999 Oh, that's good. It's pretty clean. It's as though there's no rubbish in it. 1424 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:09,839 Oh, that's good. It's pretty clean. It's as though there's no rubbish in it. 1425 00:36:09,920 --> 00:36:09,999 So Mary can set. 1426 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,999 So Mary can set. 1427 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:12,079 So Mary can set. 1428 00:36:12,160 --> 00:36:13,999 So you've got the chance to be able to do that and increase the value. 1429 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,999 So you've got the chance to be able to do that and increase the value. 1430 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:16,959 So you've got the chance to be able to do that and increase the value. 1431 00:36:17,040 --> 00:36:17,999 OK. 1432 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,239 OK. 1433 00:36:18,320 --> 00:36:19,999 Just say you were cutting to size, and not freeforming... 1434 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:21,999 Just say you were cutting to size, and not freeforming... 1435 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:22,119 Just say you were cutting to size, and not freeforming... 1436 00:36:22,200 --> 00:36:23,999 you'd expect to probably get at least... 1437 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,359 you'd expect to probably get at least... 1438 00:36:26,920 --> 00:36:27,999 (TUTTING) 1439 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:28,919 (TUTTING) 1440 00:36:31,720 --> 00:36:31,999 ..yeah, it brings you into the many thousands. 28,000 - 30,000 minimum. 1441 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,999 ..yeah, it brings you into the many thousands. 28,000 - 30,000 minimum. 1442 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,999 ..yeah, it brings you into the many thousands. 28,000 - 30,000 minimum. 1443 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,199 ..yeah, it brings you into the many thousands. 28,000 - 30,000 minimum. 1444 00:36:36,280 --> 00:36:37,359 (LAUGHS) 1445 00:36:37,440 --> 00:36:37,999 Good on you, kids. You've done well. 1446 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,559 Good on you, kids. You've done well. 1447 00:36:40,680 --> 00:36:41,999 Carl and Mary's opal is crystal opal with translucent blues and greens. 1448 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,999 Carl and Mary's opal is crystal opal with translucent blues and greens. 1449 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:45,399 Carl and Mary's opal is crystal opal with translucent blues and greens. 1450 00:36:45,480 --> 00:36:45,999 The stones are in the rough but Mary's jewellery making skills 1451 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,999 The stones are in the rough but Mary's jewellery making skills 1452 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,999 The stones are in the rough but Mary's jewellery making skills 1453 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:50,199 The stones are in the rough but Mary's jewellery making skills 1454 00:36:50,280 --> 00:36:51,999 could transform them into pieces worth up to $30,000. 1455 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,999 could transform them into pieces worth up to $30,000. 1456 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:54,319 could transform them into pieces worth up to $30,000. 1457 00:36:54,400 --> 00:36:55,999 In just one find, they've made a huge leap from 7,900 to almost $38,000. 1458 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,999 In just one find, they've made a huge leap from 7,900 to almost $38,000. 1459 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,999 In just one find, they've made a huge leap from 7,900 to almost $38,000. 1460 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,599 In just one find, they've made a huge leap from 7,900 to almost $38,000. 1461 00:37:01,440 --> 00:37:01,999 Exciting. Yeah, that's amazing. 1462 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,999 Exciting. Yeah, that's amazing. 1463 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:04,399 Exciting. Yeah, that's amazing. 1464 00:37:04,480 --> 00:37:05,999 That's a ticket home and then some. 1465 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,039 That's a ticket home and then some. 1466 00:37:06,120 --> 00:37:07,999 We realise that we've made, potentially, a good amount of money. 1467 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,639 We realise that we've made, potentially, a good amount of money. 1468 00:37:09,720 --> 00:37:09,999 But also that means I can afford a plane ticket now to go back and see my family. 1469 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,999 But also that means I can afford a plane ticket now to go back and see my family. 1470 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,359 But also that means I can afford a plane ticket now to go back and see my family. 1471 00:37:13,440 --> 00:37:13,999 So, although, I'm sad to be leaving Carl temporarily... 1472 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,999 So, although, I'm sad to be leaving Carl temporarily... 1473 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:17,239 So, although, I'm sad to be leaving Carl temporarily... 1474 00:37:17,320 --> 00:37:17,999 I love you. I love you too, sweetheart. 1475 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,719 I love you. I love you too, sweetheart. 1476 00:37:19,800 --> 00:37:19,999 ..I think it's important that I go back and see my family. 1477 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,999 ..I think it's important that I go back and see my family. 1478 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:22,719 ..I think it's important that I go back and see my family. 1479 00:37:22,800 --> 00:37:23,999 Hopefully Carl can find some opal in the meantime to show me for when I get back. 1480 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,999 Hopefully Carl can find some opal in the meantime to show me for when I get back. 1481 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:26,279 Hopefully Carl can find some opal in the meantime to show me for when I get back. 1482 00:37:26,360 --> 00:37:27,999 (SHOUTS) 1483 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:28,239 (SHOUTS) 1484 00:37:28,680 --> 00:37:29,999 On the one hand, I was really excited that Mary was able 1485 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,439 On the one hand, I was really excited that Mary was able 1486 00:37:31,520 --> 00:37:31,999 to go back and spend some time with her family. 1487 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,959 to go back and spend some time with her family. 1488 00:37:35,120 --> 00:37:35,999 On the other hand, selfishly, there is a big gap where she she was 1489 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,999 On the other hand, selfishly, there is a big gap where she she was 1490 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:38,839 On the other hand, selfishly, there is a big gap where she she was 1491 00:37:38,920 --> 00:37:39,999 and I knew I was going to miss her. 1492 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:41,039 and I knew I was going to miss her. 1493 00:37:44,040 --> 00:37:45,999 It's a case of me holding the fort here until Mary returns, 1494 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,959 It's a case of me holding the fort here until Mary returns, 1495 00:37:47,040 --> 00:37:47,999 and hopefully that fort will be sparkling with opal by the time she does. 1496 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,999 and hopefully that fort will be sparkling with opal by the time she does. 1497 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:50,799 and hopefully that fort will be sparkling with opal by the time she does. 1498 00:38:01,600 --> 00:38:01,999 Oh... Ho, ho, ho. Oh, nice. 1499 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:03,999 Oh... Ho, ho, ho. Oh, nice. 1500 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,119 Oh... Ho, ho, ho. Oh, nice. 1501 00:38:05,200 --> 00:38:05,999 Very nice. Look at that colour! 1502 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,999 Very nice. Look at that colour! 1503 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:08,359 Very nice. Look at that colour! 1504 00:38:09,240 --> 00:38:09,999 Young Guns, Jaymin and JC, are cleaning the excess clay off their find 1505 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,999 Young Guns, Jaymin and JC, are cleaning the excess clay off their find 1506 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,999 Young Guns, Jaymin and JC, are cleaning the excess clay off their find 1507 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:14,039 Young Guns, Jaymin and JC, are cleaning the excess clay off their find 1508 00:38:14,120 --> 00:38:15,999 before washing it to reveal its true value. 1509 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:17,039 before washing it to reveal its true value. 1510 00:38:17,120 --> 00:38:17,999 All right, let's chuck those in. 1511 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,359 All right, let's chuck those in. 1512 00:38:19,440 --> 00:38:19,999 And we'll see what we got... 1513 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,239 And we'll see what we got... 1514 00:38:21,720 --> 00:38:21,999 when they're clean. 1515 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,719 when they're clean. 1516 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,999 Let's chuck some water in it. Let's go, Mr Tumbler. 1517 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,919 Let's chuck some water in it. Let's go, Mr Tumbler. 1518 00:38:29,960 --> 00:38:29,999 That's it. We'll come back and check it out tomorrow. 1519 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,999 That's it. We'll come back and check it out tomorrow. 1520 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,239 That's it. We'll come back and check it out tomorrow. 1521 00:38:33,320 --> 00:38:33,999 See how she goes in the morning. 1522 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:34,719 See how she goes in the morning. 1523 00:38:34,800 --> 00:38:35,999 Yeah, we'll come back and check tomorrow. There's a couple of nice bits in there. For sure. 1524 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,999 Yeah, we'll come back and check tomorrow. There's a couple of nice bits in there. For sure. 1525 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,519 Yeah, we'll come back and check tomorrow. There's a couple of nice bits in there. For sure. 1526 00:38:41,640 --> 00:38:41,999 After losing partner Noah to injury, 1527 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,959 After losing partner Noah to injury, 1528 00:38:44,040 --> 00:38:45,999 and still $14,000 short of their target, 1529 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:46,679 and still $14,000 short of their target, 1530 00:38:46,760 --> 00:38:47,999 they'll need this fine to pay off just to keep their season on track. 1531 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,999 they'll need this fine to pay off just to keep their season on track. 1532 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:50,199 they'll need this fine to pay off just to keep their season on track. 1533 00:38:51,400 --> 00:38:51,999 See what we got. What we got! 1534 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,479 See what we got. What we got! 1535 00:38:55,320 --> 00:38:55,999 Big ol' moment of truth. 1536 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,639 Big ol' moment of truth. 1537 00:39:02,880 --> 00:39:03,999 Woo, some colour there. 1538 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:05,799 Woo, some colour there. 1539 00:39:06,840 --> 00:39:07,999 That's beautiful. Oh, oh, look at that one. 1540 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:09,759 That's beautiful. Oh, oh, look at that one. 1541 00:39:09,840 --> 00:39:09,999 That's got colour. 1542 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,999 That's got colour. 1543 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:12,279 That's got colour. 1544 00:39:12,360 --> 00:39:13,999 Oh, fantastic. 1545 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:14,239 Oh, fantastic. 1546 00:39:14,320 --> 00:39:15,999 You got some of that water still? That is absolute rainbow. 1547 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:17,719 You got some of that water still? That is absolute rainbow. 1548 00:39:17,800 --> 00:39:17,999 This is the high grade stuff, this is the low grade stuff. It's weaker. 1549 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,999 This is the high grade stuff, this is the low grade stuff. It's weaker. 1550 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,239 This is the high grade stuff, this is the low grade stuff. It's weaker. 1551 00:39:21,320 --> 00:39:21,999 We've probably got about an ounce of each. 1552 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,399 We've probably got about an ounce of each. 1553 00:39:23,480 --> 00:39:23,999 I reckon as a total, we're looking at about... 1554 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,719 I reckon as a total, we're looking at about... 1555 00:39:27,600 --> 00:39:27,999 Four grand for the lot. 1556 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,239 Four grand for the lot. 1557 00:39:29,320 --> 00:39:29,999 Mate! Look at that colour. (LAUGHING) 1558 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,599 Mate! Look at that colour. (LAUGHING) 1559 00:39:31,680 --> 00:39:31,999 Jaymin and JC have found crystal opal 1560 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999 Jaymin and JC have found crystal opal 1561 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,599 Jaymin and JC have found crystal opal 1562 00:39:34,680 --> 00:39:35,999 with blues, greens and flashes of valuable red. 1563 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,999 with blues, greens and flashes of valuable red. 1564 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:38,479 with blues, greens and flashes of valuable red. 1565 00:39:38,560 --> 00:39:39,999 Whilst there's over 50 grams, it's still in the rough, 1566 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,839 Whilst there's over 50 grams, it's still in the rough, 1567 00:39:41,920 --> 00:39:41,999 making it worth an estimated $4,000, 1568 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,999 making it worth an estimated $4,000, 1569 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,159 making it worth an estimated $4,000, 1570 00:39:45,240 --> 00:39:45,999 bringing their total to over $49,000. 1571 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,999 bringing their total to over $49,000. 1572 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,079 bringing their total to over $49,000. 1573 00:39:49,600 --> 00:39:49,999 Hello? There he is. There he is! Hey! 1574 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,999 Hello? There he is. There he is! Hey! 1575 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,639 Hello? There he is. There he is! Hey! 1576 00:39:53,720 --> 00:39:53,999 How's it going, mate? How's your foot? 1577 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,999 How's it going, mate? How's your foot? 1578 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:56,159 How's it going, mate? How's your foot? 1579 00:39:56,240 --> 00:39:57,999 Yeah, it doesn't hurt so much any more. 1580 00:39:58,080 --> 00:39:59,999 Had an X-ray, but it wasn't as bad, the cut itself. 1581 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,999 Had an X-ray, but it wasn't as bad, the cut itself. 1582 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:02,119 Had an X-ray, but it wasn't as bad, the cut itself. 1583 00:40:02,200 --> 00:40:03,999 Didn't actually go though (BLEEP) Oh, that's good. 1584 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:05,079 Didn't actually go though (BLEEP) Oh, that's good. 1585 00:40:05,160 --> 00:40:05,999 Well, look what you've bloody missed out on. Let me flip the camera. 1586 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,999 Well, look what you've bloody missed out on. Let me flip the camera. 1587 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:08,639 Well, look what you've bloody missed out on. Let me flip the camera. 1588 00:40:08,720 --> 00:40:09,999 Holy moly. Wow, look at that. 1589 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:10,439 Holy moly. Wow, look at that. 1590 00:40:10,520 --> 00:40:11,999 And look how big they are! Yeah. 1591 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,759 And look how big they are! Yeah. 1592 00:40:12,840 --> 00:40:13,999 Seen that stuff. I'm jealous now. I'm jealous. 1593 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,999 Seen that stuff. I'm jealous now. I'm jealous. 1594 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:16,799 Seen that stuff. I'm jealous now. I'm jealous. 1595 00:40:16,880 --> 00:40:17,999 I bet you are. Hurry up and get that foot bandaged and get on your way back. 1596 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,999 I bet you are. Hurry up and get that foot bandaged and get on your way back. 1597 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,519 I bet you are. Hurry up and get that foot bandaged and get on your way back. 1598 00:40:21,600 --> 00:40:21,999 Hobble back to us, we need you. I'm stinging for it. 1599 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,999 Hobble back to us, we need you. I'm stinging for it. 1600 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,919 Hobble back to us, we need you. I'm stinging for it. 1601 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,999 All right, brother. See you soon. See ya, bye. 1602 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,279 All right, brother. See you soon. See ya, bye. 1603 00:40:30,640 --> 00:40:31,999 That's it. Good job. Killed it. All right. 1604 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,599 That's it. Good job. Killed it. All right. 1605 00:40:42,760 --> 00:40:43,999 Yeah, it's cleaned up good. 1606 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:44,479 Yeah, it's cleaned up good. 1607 00:40:44,560 --> 00:40:45,999 In desperate need of at least $10,000 to pay mounting debt... 1608 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,999 In desperate need of at least $10,000 to pay mounting debt... 1609 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,159 In desperate need of at least $10,000 to pay mounting debt... 1610 00:40:48,240 --> 00:40:49,239 Beautiful. 1611 00:40:49,320 --> 00:40:49,999 ..Oscar Cheal and Chris are about to find out 1612 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,999 ..Oscar Cheal and Chris are about to find out 1613 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:52,159 ..Oscar Cheal and Chris are about to find out 1614 00:40:52,240 --> 00:40:53,999 if their first truckload from an abandoned mine has paid off. 1615 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,919 if their first truckload from an abandoned mine has paid off. 1616 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,999 Spinning them in reverse and send it down, I think it's only gonna be one set. 1617 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,879 Spinning them in reverse and send it down, I think it's only gonna be one set. 1618 00:40:59,960 --> 00:40:59,999 Owner Scott is there to help and claim his 30 per cent cut. 1619 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,999 Owner Scott is there to help and claim his 30 per cent cut. 1620 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,999 Owner Scott is there to help and claim his 30 per cent cut. 1621 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:04,559 Owner Scott is there to help and claim his 30 per cent cut. 1622 00:41:04,640 --> 00:41:05,999 Let's do it. She's ready, mate. 1623 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,639 Let's do it. She's ready, mate. 1624 00:41:09,080 --> 00:41:09,999 It should come out fairly clean anyway. 1625 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,479 It should come out fairly clean anyway. 1626 00:41:11,560 --> 00:41:11,999 But if there's no opal in this load, 1627 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,999 But if there's no opal in this load, 1628 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:14,039 But if there's no opal in this load, 1629 00:41:14,120 --> 00:41:15,999 the father and son team will just sink deeper into debt 1630 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,759 the father and son team will just sink deeper into debt 1631 00:41:17,840 --> 00:41:17,999 and could be forced to stop mining altogether. 1632 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,999 and could be forced to stop mining altogether. 1633 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:20,999 and could be forced to stop mining altogether. 1634 00:41:23,000 --> 00:41:23,999 Push it down, mate. 1635 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,879 Push it down, mate. 1636 00:41:24,960 --> 00:41:25,999 There's flashes everywhere. Woo-hoo! 1637 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,919 There's flashes everywhere. Woo-hoo! 1638 00:41:28,960 --> 00:41:29,999 Rightio. 1639 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,959 Rightio. 1640 00:41:31,320 --> 00:41:31,999 They're everywhere. Far out! 1641 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,999 They're everywhere. Far out! 1642 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:34,239 They're everywhere. Far out! 1643 00:41:35,880 --> 00:41:35,999 There's one. 1644 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,879 There's one. 1645 00:41:38,840 --> 00:41:39,999 (LAUGHTER) 1646 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:40,039 (LAUGHTER) 1647 00:41:40,120 --> 00:41:41,999 Look at the colour on that one. 1648 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,839 Look at the colour on that one. 1649 00:41:42,920 --> 00:41:43,999 Oh, mate, everywhere you look there's colour. They are everywhere. 1650 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,999 Oh, mate, everywhere you look there's colour. They are everywhere. 1651 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,199 Oh, mate, everywhere you look there's colour. They are everywhere. 1652 00:41:50,400 --> 00:41:51,999 Holy... 1653 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:52,399 Holy... 1654 00:41:52,760 --> 00:41:53,999 Everywhere you look, mate. 1655 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,999 Everywhere you look, mate. 1656 00:41:55,080 --> 00:41:55,999 Really bright green stone in here. 1657 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:57,959 Really bright green stone in here. 1658 00:41:58,040 --> 00:41:59,999 Here, beautiful little clean crystal. 1659 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,159 Here, beautiful little clean crystal. 1660 00:42:00,240 --> 00:42:01,999 One truckload and we were just... 1661 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:02,599 One truckload and we were just... 1662 00:42:02,680 --> 00:42:03,999 Everywhere you look, there was colour. Unbelievable. 1663 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,159 Everywhere you look, there was colour. Unbelievable. 1664 00:42:05,240 --> 00:42:05,999 Aren't they? Look at that. 1665 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,999 Aren't they? Look at that. 1666 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:08,159 Aren't they? Look at that. 1667 00:42:08,240 --> 00:42:09,999 A lot of shift in the colour, isn't it? Yeah, lots. 1668 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,679 A lot of shift in the colour, isn't it? Yeah, lots. 1669 00:42:14,880 --> 00:42:15,999 This is why we do it. 1670 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:16,879 This is why we do it. 1671 00:42:16,960 --> 00:42:17,999 (ALL LAUGHING) 1672 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,959 (ALL LAUGHING) 1673 00:42:20,440 --> 00:42:21,999 We got some opals. I've never, ever seen it like that before. 1674 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:23,679 We got some opals. I've never, ever seen it like that before. 1675 00:42:25,520 --> 00:42:25,999 With two weeks remaining before the summer heat ends the season, 1676 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,999 With two weeks remaining before the summer heat ends the season, 1677 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,519 With two weeks remaining before the summer heat ends the season, 1678 00:42:29,600 --> 00:42:29,999 Chris and rookie son Oscar have hit the jackpot 1679 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,999 Chris and rookie son Oscar have hit the jackpot 1680 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:32,839 Chris and rookie son Oscar have hit the jackpot 1681 00:42:32,920 --> 00:42:33,999 with a stunning haul of classic Lightning Ridge black opal. 1682 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,999 with a stunning haul of classic Lightning Ridge black opal. 1683 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,279 with a stunning haul of classic Lightning Ridge black opal. 1684 00:42:39,080 --> 00:42:39,999 With purple, turquoise, green, 1685 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:41,439 With purple, turquoise, green, 1686 00:42:41,520 --> 00:42:41,999 yellow and orange. 1687 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,519 yellow and orange. 1688 00:42:44,200 --> 00:42:45,639 (ALL LAUGHING) 1689 00:42:45,720 --> 00:42:45,999 It really is a long time coming, you know? 1690 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:47,999 It really is a long time coming, you know? 1691 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,999 It really is a long time coming, you know? 1692 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:50,159 It really is a long time coming, you know? 1693 00:42:50,240 --> 00:42:51,999 It's definitely worth more than 10 grand when you look at it like that. 1694 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,999 It's definitely worth more than 10 grand when you look at it like that. 1695 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:54,279 It's definitely worth more than 10 grand when you look at it like that. 1696 00:42:54,360 --> 00:42:55,999 100 per cent. 1697 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,079 100 per cent. 1698 00:42:56,160 --> 00:42:57,999 30 odd grand there. That's our target out the window, eh? 1699 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,799 30 odd grand there. That's our target out the window, eh? 1700 00:43:01,480 --> 00:43:01,999 Worth $30,000, their $21,000 share 1701 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:03,999 Worth $30,000, their $21,000 share 1702 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,399 Worth $30,000, their $21,000 share 1703 00:43:05,480 --> 00:43:05,999 means they've smashed their season target. 1704 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,799 means they've smashed their season target. 1705 00:43:08,360 --> 00:43:09,759 First go, mate. First go. 1706 00:43:09,840 --> 00:43:09,999 He's seen something that a lot of miners never see. 1707 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,999 He's seen something that a lot of miners never see. 1708 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:12,719 He's seen something that a lot of miners never see. 1709 00:43:12,800 --> 00:43:13,999 And he's only been at it a week. 1710 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:14,519 And he's only been at it a week. 1711 00:43:14,600 --> 00:43:15,999 You know, I think he's been shoved up the ass with a rainbow. 1712 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,399 You know, I think he's been shoved up the ass with a rainbow. 1713 00:43:18,040 --> 00:43:19,999 Do you want to keep mining with me, or what? 1714 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:21,479 Do you want to keep mining with me, or what? 1715 00:43:21,560 --> 00:43:21,999 You might be my good luck charm, mate. Maybe. 1716 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:23,999 You might be my good luck charm, mate. Maybe. 1717 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:24,679 You might be my good luck charm, mate. Maybe. 1718 00:43:24,760 --> 00:43:25,999 This whole experience is going to be something I'll look back on 1719 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:27,999 This whole experience is going to be something I'll look back on 1720 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:28,719 This whole experience is going to be something I'll look back on 1721 00:43:28,800 --> 00:43:29,999 all throughout my whole life and smile. 1722 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:30,759 all throughout my whole life and smile. 1723 00:43:30,840 --> 00:43:31,999 Especially with him. It's something we've been able to do together . 1724 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:33,999 Especially with him. It's something we've been able to do together . 1725 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,199 Especially with him. It's something we've been able to do together . 1726 00:43:40,000 --> 00:43:41,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1727 00:43:42,305 --> 00:44:42,794