"Outback Opal Hunters" Episode #4.11

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 . 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:02,319 . 3 00:00:02,400 --> 00:00:03,839 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 4 00:00:03,920 --> 00:00:03,999 Maybe there's good opals just there if we can get the excavator through. 5 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:05,999 Maybe there's good opals just there if we can get the excavator through. 6 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,999 Maybe there's good opals just there if we can get the excavator through. 7 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:08,519 Maybe there's good opals just there if we can get the excavator through. 8 00:00:08,600 --> 00:00:09,999 Col Duff reunites with partner Greg and pilot Stoney, 9 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,999 Col Duff reunites with partner Greg and pilot Stoney, 10 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,679 Col Duff reunites with partner Greg and pilot Stoney, 11 00:00:13,760 --> 00:00:13,999 in one last push to find opal before summer heat ends the season. 12 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:15,999 in one last push to find opal before summer heat ends the season. 13 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,999 in one last push to find opal before summer heat ends the season. 14 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,959 in one last push to find opal before summer heat ends the season. 15 00:00:19,040 --> 00:00:19,999 It looks like she's running hot. 16 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,039 It looks like she's running hot. 17 00:00:21,120 --> 00:00:21,999 Maybe the motor's getting sick. I don't know. 18 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,799 Maybe the motor's getting sick. I don't know. 19 00:00:23,880 --> 00:00:23,999 I think that bucket's stuck. 20 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,799 I think that bucket's stuck. 21 00:00:25,880 --> 00:00:25,999 Cos it's so hot, it's not got the cooling power 22 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,999 Cos it's so hot, it's not got the cooling power 23 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:28,399 Cos it's so hot, it's not got the cooling power 24 00:00:28,480 --> 00:00:29,999 to get it over the top once it heats up. 25 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,719 to get it over the top once it heats up. 26 00:00:30,800 --> 00:00:31,999 The Cheals struggle with the extremes of the Outback... 27 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,999 The Cheals struggle with the extremes of the Outback... 28 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:34,079 The Cheals struggle with the extremes of the Outback... 29 00:00:34,160 --> 00:00:35,999 Our steering (BLEEP) itself smashed. Very frustrating. 30 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,239 Our steering (BLEEP) itself smashed. Very frustrating. 31 00:00:37,320 --> 00:00:37,999 ..threatening the final days of their season. 32 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,479 ..threatening the final days of their season. 33 00:00:39,560 --> 00:00:39,999 We just didn't need this today, you know? 34 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:41,359 We just didn't need this today, you know? 35 00:00:41,840 --> 00:00:41,999 If they've left their tools here, they're coming back here. 36 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,999 If they've left their tools here, they're coming back here. 37 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:44,479 If they've left their tools here, they're coming back here. 38 00:00:45,400 --> 00:00:45,999 After weeks of poachers threatening his livelihood... 39 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:47,999 After weeks of poachers threatening his livelihood... 40 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,559 After weeks of poachers threatening his livelihood... 41 00:00:48,640 --> 00:00:49,999 A pick handle ain't much good against a shotgun. 42 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,159 A pick handle ain't much good against a shotgun. 43 00:00:51,240 --> 00:00:51,999 ..bushman Rod Manning battles to drive out thieves from his mine. 44 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:53,999 ..bushman Rod Manning battles to drive out thieves from his mine. 45 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:54,959 ..bushman Rod Manning battles to drive out thieves from his mine. 46 00:00:55,040 --> 00:00:55,999 Hey, you thieving (BLEEP)! You better run! 47 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:57,999 Hey, you thieving (BLEEP)! You better run! 48 00:00:58,000 --> 00:00:58,119 Hey, you thieving (BLEEP)! You better run! 49 00:01:01,720 --> 00:01:01,999 # Money 50 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:02,879 # Money 51 00:01:05,800 --> 00:01:05,999 # And fancy clothes 52 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,999 # And fancy clothes 53 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:08,399 # And fancy clothes 54 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:16,074 55 00:01:19,680 --> 00:01:19,999 This year's been, er... Doing a lot of solo missions. 56 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,999 This year's been, er... Doing a lot of solo missions. 57 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:22,919 This year's been, er... Doing a lot of solo missions. 58 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:23,999 Prospecting, looking at new country. 59 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,199 Prospecting, looking at new country. 60 00:01:26,280 --> 00:01:27,999 You just gotta be extra careful when you're by yourself. 61 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,319 You just gotta be extra careful when you're by yourself. 62 00:01:29,400 --> 00:01:29,999 If you hurt yourself, erm, you got no one to help you. 63 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,999 If you hurt yourself, erm, you got no one to help you. 64 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:32,159 If you hurt yourself, erm, you got no one to help you. 65 00:01:32,240 --> 00:01:33,999 There's no room for error. 66 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:34,239 There's no room for error. 67 00:01:35,680 --> 00:01:35,999 It's the final sweltering weeks of the opal season 68 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,999 It's the final sweltering weeks of the opal season 69 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,399 It's the final sweltering weeks of the opal season 70 00:01:39,480 --> 00:01:39,999 in Australia's hottest year on record. 71 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,759 in Australia's hottest year on record. 72 00:01:42,560 --> 00:01:43,999 Unworkable temperatures of 47 degrees Celsius are about to hit. 73 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,999 Unworkable temperatures of 47 degrees Celsius are about to hit. 74 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,359 Unworkable temperatures of 47 degrees Celsius are about to hit. 75 00:01:47,880 --> 00:01:47,999 The clock's ticking. There's places to go and I'm not there yet. 76 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,999 The clock's ticking. There's places to go and I'm not there yet. 77 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:51,999 The clock's ticking. There's places to go and I'm not there yet. 78 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:52,479 The clock's ticking. There's places to go and I'm not there yet. 79 00:01:52,560 --> 00:01:53,999 I've still got to dig a bit of ground. 80 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,199 I've still got to dig a bit of ground. 81 00:01:54,280 --> 00:01:55,999 I definitely need a payday. This car's having a bit of trouble. 82 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,999 I definitely need a payday. This car's having a bit of trouble. 83 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:58,439 I definitely need a payday. This car's having a bit of trouble. 84 00:01:58,520 --> 00:01:59,999 It'd be good to find five grand, get a set of teeth 85 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,519 It'd be good to find five grand, get a set of teeth 86 00:02:01,600 --> 00:02:01,999 so I got a smile again and can eat steak. 87 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,679 so I got a smile again and can eat steak. 88 00:02:04,400 --> 00:02:05,999 It's good when you got a good crew, you know. 89 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,799 It's good when you got a good crew, you know. 90 00:02:06,880 --> 00:02:07,999 It's a hard job to do by yourself. 91 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,319 It's a hard job to do by yourself. 92 00:02:09,400 --> 00:02:09,999 In some ways, it's nearly impossible. 93 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,999 In some ways, it's nearly impossible. 94 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,119 In some ways, it's nearly impossible. 95 00:02:15,560 --> 00:02:15,999 Hey, how are you? Fine. Good, man, how you going? 96 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:17,999 Hey, how are you? Fine. Good, man, how you going? 97 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,399 Hey, how are you? Fine. Good, man, how you going? 98 00:02:18,480 --> 00:02:19,999 Good to see you today. How are ya? Good to see you. 99 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:21,639 Good to see you today. How are ya? Good to see you. 100 00:02:21,720 --> 00:02:21,999 After downing mining tools for most of the season, 101 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,999 After downing mining tools for most of the season, 102 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,999 After downing mining tools for most of the season, 103 00:02:25,080 --> 00:02:25,999 opal hunter Greg Geran, and his sister Margie, 104 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,999 opal hunter Greg Geran, and his sister Margie, 105 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:28,319 opal hunter Greg Geran, and his sister Margie, 106 00:02:28,400 --> 00:02:29,999 are back to join forces with Col. 107 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,359 are back to join forces with Col. 108 00:02:31,440 --> 00:02:31,999 I had a bit of a late start to the year 109 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,439 I had a bit of a late start to the year 110 00:02:33,520 --> 00:02:33,999 cos I had a pretty hard run last year. 111 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,559 cos I had a pretty hard run last year. 112 00:02:35,640 --> 00:02:35,999 Had about five months off, cut a heap of opal, 113 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,999 Had about five months off, cut a heap of opal, 114 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,479 Had about five months off, cut a heap of opal, 115 00:02:38,560 --> 00:02:39,999 now it's time to go digging. 116 00:02:42,080 --> 00:02:43,799 (LAUGHS) Oh, look at that. 117 00:02:44,920 --> 00:02:45,999 Queensland boulder Opal, mate. Not bad, eh? 118 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,559 Queensland boulder Opal, mate. Not bad, eh? 119 00:02:47,640 --> 00:02:47,999 Last season saw the end of a successful mining run 120 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,999 Last season saw the end of a successful mining run 121 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,199 Last season saw the end of a successful mining run 122 00:02:51,280 --> 00:02:51,999 with former partner, Aaron Grotjahn. 123 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,839 with former partner, Aaron Grotjahn. 124 00:02:53,920 --> 00:02:53,999 I don't know. You don't know much, do you? (BLEEP) 125 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,999 I don't know. You don't know much, do you? (BLEEP) 126 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,279 I don't know. You don't know much, do you? (BLEEP) 127 00:02:57,640 --> 00:02:57,999 People change when opal comes. 128 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,639 People change when opal comes. 129 00:02:59,720 --> 00:02:59,999 There was a bit of a disagreement, 130 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,719 There was a bit of a disagreement, 131 00:03:01,800 --> 00:03:01,999 and he told me to get (BLEEP) off his lease, 132 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:03,999 and he told me to get (BLEEP) off his lease, 133 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:04,159 and he told me to get (BLEEP) off his lease, 134 00:03:04,240 --> 00:03:05,919 and that's exactly what I've done. 135 00:03:08,160 --> 00:03:09,999 Can you see that line there? This is from the seismic data. Yeah. 136 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,719 Can you see that line there? This is from the seismic data. Yeah. 137 00:03:11,800 --> 00:03:11,999 Greg and Col have teamed up to dig on a huge 138 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,999 Greg and Col have teamed up to dig on a huge 139 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,359 Greg and Col have teamed up to dig on a huge 140 00:03:15,440 --> 00:03:15,999 ten square kilometre exploration permit, The Knob. 141 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:17,999 ten square kilometre exploration permit, The Knob. 142 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,799 ten square kilometre exploration permit, The Knob. 143 00:03:19,880 --> 00:03:19,999 We have an exploration permit here of four sub blocks. 144 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,999 We have an exploration permit here of four sub blocks. 145 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,319 We have an exploration permit here of four sub blocks. 146 00:03:23,400 --> 00:03:23,999 And by the end of the year, we need to drop two off, 147 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,999 And by the end of the year, we need to drop two off, 148 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:26,599 And by the end of the year, we need to drop two off, 149 00:03:26,680 --> 00:03:27,999 so, we're gonna go to a few places and dig 'em 150 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:29,079 so, we're gonna go to a few places and dig 'em 151 00:03:29,160 --> 00:03:29,999 to see if it's viable to put leases down. 152 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,439 to see if it's viable to put leases down. 153 00:03:32,680 --> 00:03:33,999 It's worth having a try here, 154 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:34,719 It's worth having a try here, 155 00:03:34,800 --> 00:03:35,999 because we know opal has come out in this area 156 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:36,959 because we know opal has come out in this area 157 00:03:37,040 --> 00:03:37,999 by a few different parties that have dug it. 158 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,359 by a few different parties that have dug it. 159 00:03:40,320 --> 00:03:41,999 They have less than a week before summer temperatures end their season, 160 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,999 They have less than a week before summer temperatures end their season, 161 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:44,239 They have less than a week before summer temperatures end their season, 162 00:03:44,320 --> 00:03:45,999 and they're forced to abandon their mission 163 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:46,319 and they're forced to abandon their mission 164 00:03:46,400 --> 00:03:47,999 to discover signs of new opal ground. 165 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,599 to discover signs of new opal ground. 166 00:03:49,680 --> 00:03:49,999 Might be a few hard lumps in amongst there. 167 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:51,999 Might be a few hard lumps in amongst there. 168 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:52,039 Might be a few hard lumps in amongst there. 169 00:03:52,120 --> 00:03:53,999 You got a big excavator, we can only give it a try. 170 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,639 You got a big excavator, we can only give it a try. 171 00:03:54,720 --> 00:03:55,999 While Greg has the big machinery to dig, 172 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,399 While Greg has the big machinery to dig, 173 00:03:57,480 --> 00:03:57,999 he's relying on Col's expertise to pin-point opal. 174 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,999 he's relying on Col's expertise to pin-point opal. 175 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,279 he's relying on Col's expertise to pin-point opal. 176 00:04:01,360 --> 00:04:01,999 It's been a while since I worked with Col. 177 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:03,639 It's been a while since I worked with Col. 178 00:04:03,720 --> 00:04:03,999 He is a professor of opal. 179 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,719 He is a professor of opal. 180 00:04:05,800 --> 00:04:05,999 He's been studying mapping and imagery 181 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,999 He's been studying mapping and imagery 182 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:08,279 He's been studying mapping and imagery 183 00:04:08,360 --> 00:04:09,999 for the last 25 years that I know of. 184 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:10,839 for the last 25 years that I know of. 185 00:04:10,920 --> 00:04:11,999 And he's getting close to hitting the nail right on the head. 186 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,999 And he's getting close to hitting the nail right on the head. 187 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:14,119 And he's getting close to hitting the nail right on the head. 188 00:04:15,520 --> 00:04:15,999 Greg's sister, opal dealer, Margie, 189 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,919 Greg's sister, opal dealer, Margie, 190 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,999 will sell whatever boulder opal they find, 191 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:20,559 will sell whatever boulder opal they find, 192 00:04:20,640 --> 00:04:21,999 worth up to $20,000 a gram. 193 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:22,999 worth up to $20,000 a gram. 194 00:04:23,080 --> 00:04:23,999 When you've got bills to pay and everything else, 195 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,079 When you've got bills to pay and everything else, 196 00:04:25,160 --> 00:04:25,999 that's the sort of stuff you wanna have. 197 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:26,919 that's the sort of stuff you wanna have. 198 00:04:27,000 --> 00:04:27,999 But got a bit of ground to get through before we get there. 199 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,999 But got a bit of ground to get through before we get there. 200 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:30,519 But got a bit of ground to get through before we get there. 201 00:04:32,600 --> 00:04:33,999 Critical to giving the team a competitive edge 202 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:35,479 Critical to giving the team a competitive edge 203 00:04:35,560 --> 00:04:35,999 is an eye in the sky. 204 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,999 is an eye in the sky. 205 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:38,039 is an eye in the sky. 206 00:04:38,120 --> 00:04:39,999 Completing the team, helicopter cattle musterer 207 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:40,999 Completing the team, helicopter cattle musterer 208 00:04:41,080 --> 00:04:41,999 and opal miner, Stoney Cain. 209 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,319 and opal miner, Stoney Cain. 210 00:04:44,480 --> 00:04:45,999 Cobber. You getting in? Seatbelt on. 211 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:47,399 Cobber. You getting in? Seatbelt on. 212 00:04:48,240 --> 00:04:49,999 I've been mustering cattle in a helicopter 213 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:50,359 I've been mustering cattle in a helicopter 214 00:04:50,440 --> 00:04:51,999 for 19 years now or something. 215 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:52,119 for 19 years now or something. 216 00:04:52,200 --> 00:04:53,999 But I'm sort of bloody over it, eh. 217 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:54,279 But I'm sort of bloody over it, eh. 218 00:04:54,360 --> 00:04:55,999 It's dangerous, and not only that, but I got a little boy now. 219 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,559 It's dangerous, and not only that, but I got a little boy now. 220 00:04:57,640 --> 00:04:57,999 He's about two. 221 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:59,279 He's about two. 222 00:04:59,920 --> 00:04:59,999 They're asleep in the morning when you go to work and when you get home 223 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,999 They're asleep in the morning when you go to work and when you get home 224 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,119 They're asleep in the morning when you go to work and when you get home 225 00:05:03,200 --> 00:05:03,999 All right, Dad's gotta go to work. No. No? 226 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,999 All right, Dad's gotta go to work. No. No? 227 00:05:06,640 --> 00:05:07,999 And they gotta grow up without you. You don't get much of a family life. 228 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,999 And they gotta grow up without you. You don't get much of a family life. 229 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:10,039 And they gotta grow up without you. You don't get much of a family life. 230 00:05:10,120 --> 00:05:11,999 Have a good day. (CRYING) 231 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,119 Have a good day. (CRYING) 232 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:13,999 He'll be back. 233 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:15,639 He'll be back. 234 00:05:15,720 --> 00:05:15,999 I wouldn't mind kicking back a bit on the flying, doing a bit less, 235 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,999 I wouldn't mind kicking back a bit on the flying, doing a bit less, 236 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,199 I wouldn't mind kicking back a bit on the flying, doing a bit less, 237 00:05:19,280 --> 00:05:19,999 and doing a bit more opal mining. 238 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:21,279 and doing a bit more opal mining. 239 00:05:23,160 --> 00:05:23,999 I've been mining with Greg for six or seven years. 240 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,999 I've been mining with Greg for six or seven years. 241 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:26,599 I've been mining with Greg for six or seven years. 242 00:05:26,680 --> 00:05:27,999 And over the years, I've taught myself 243 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:28,759 And over the years, I've taught myself 244 00:05:28,840 --> 00:05:29,999 to read the ground from the helicopter. 245 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:30,959 to read the ground from the helicopter. 246 00:05:31,040 --> 00:05:31,999 You need the faults 247 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:32,999 You need the faults 248 00:05:33,080 --> 00:05:33,999 and changes in the ground for the opal to form. 249 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,239 and changes in the ground for the opal to form. 250 00:05:35,320 --> 00:05:35,999 That sort of gives you an idea to go have a look. 251 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,959 That sort of gives you an idea to go have a look. 252 00:05:39,120 --> 00:05:39,999 When you break that rock and it's full of colour, 253 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,679 When you break that rock and it's full of colour, 254 00:05:41,760 --> 00:05:41,999 it's an amazing rush, it's hard to explain. 255 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,959 it's an amazing rush, it's hard to explain. 256 00:05:44,440 --> 00:05:45,999 This mark here is a big fault that's marked on the seismic survey. 257 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,999 This mark here is a big fault that's marked on the seismic survey. 258 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,159 This mark here is a big fault that's marked on the seismic survey. 259 00:05:48,240 --> 00:05:49,999 And that's why the opal's there. It's the underlying feeder. 260 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,479 And that's why the opal's there. It's the underlying feeder. 261 00:05:51,560 --> 00:05:51,999 I reckon it looks good ground. Let's go and get some opal, mate. 262 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:53,999 I reckon it looks good ground. Let's go and get some opal, mate. 263 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,559 I reckon it looks good ground. Let's go and get some opal, mate. 264 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,999 Stoney's first task is to help Col locate fault lines, 265 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,839 Stoney's first task is to help Col locate fault lines, 266 00:05:59,920 --> 00:05:59,999 where millions of years ago, ground water deposited silica 267 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,999 where millions of years ago, ground water deposited silica 268 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,479 where millions of years ago, ground water deposited silica 269 00:06:03,560 --> 00:06:03,999 in ironstone rock, forming opal. 270 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,999 in ironstone rock, forming opal. 271 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:06,119 in ironstone rock, forming opal. 272 00:06:25,000 --> 00:06:25,999 Yeah. That looks good, buddy. 273 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:27,439 Yeah. That looks good, buddy. 274 00:06:37,160 --> 00:06:37,999 ROS: Cos of the drought, we've been getting bloody terrible dust storms. 275 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,999 ROS: Cos of the drought, we've been getting bloody terrible dust storms. 276 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,199 ROS: Cos of the drought, we've been getting bloody terrible dust storms. 277 00:06:41,280 --> 00:06:41,999 We got a real bad one last night about 12 o'clock. 278 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,999 We got a real bad one last night about 12 o'clock. 279 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:44,119 We got a real bad one last night about 12 o'clock. 280 00:06:45,200 --> 00:06:45,999 Everything's covered in dust today. 281 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,879 Everything's covered in dust today. 282 00:06:47,960 --> 00:06:47,999 Makes a mess, you can hardly breathe. 283 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,999 Makes a mess, you can hardly breathe. 284 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:50,799 Makes a mess, you can hardly breathe. 285 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,999 Bushman Rod Manning is racing to reach his season target 286 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,959 Bushman Rod Manning is racing to reach his season target 287 00:06:56,040 --> 00:06:57,999 in the final scorching days of the mining season. 288 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,079 in the final scorching days of the mining season. 289 00:07:00,160 --> 00:07:01,999 It's (BLEEP) the heat, because yesterday was nearly 50. 290 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,999 It's (BLEEP) the heat, because yesterday was nearly 50. 291 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:04,079 It's (BLEEP) the heat, because yesterday was nearly 50. 292 00:07:04,160 --> 00:07:05,999 When you get that layer of dust, it traps the heat in. 293 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,639 When you get that layer of dust, it traps the heat in. 294 00:07:07,720 --> 00:07:07,999 So, it just makes it real humid and real bloody hot. 295 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,999 So, it just makes it real humid and real bloody hot. 296 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,919 So, it just makes it real humid and real bloody hot. 297 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,999 And it just (BLEEP) everything up. 298 00:07:14,080 --> 00:07:15,999 Even tougher, Rod is without mining partner, Les. 299 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,959 Even tougher, Rod is without mining partner, Les. 300 00:07:18,040 --> 00:07:19,519 What's that? (DOG WHINES) 301 00:07:19,600 --> 00:07:19,999 Les is away getting us a bogger. 302 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:21,079 Les is away getting us a bogger. 303 00:07:21,160 --> 00:07:21,999 A bogger's like a little front end loader 304 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,599 A bogger's like a little front end loader 305 00:07:23,680 --> 00:07:23,999 that we use underground to move dirt. 306 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,719 that we use underground to move dirt. 307 00:07:25,800 --> 00:07:25,999 A mate of ours has got one for sale. 308 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,959 A mate of ours has got one for sale. 309 00:07:28,040 --> 00:07:29,999 It needs a little bit of work. So, he'll do that down there, 310 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,239 It needs a little bit of work. So, he'll do that down there, 311 00:07:31,320 --> 00:07:31,999 if he decides to buy it. 312 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,359 if he decides to buy it. 313 00:07:35,200 --> 00:07:35,999 How are you? Hey, doll. How was your trip? 314 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,399 How are you? Hey, doll. How was your trip? 315 00:07:37,480 --> 00:07:37,999 Good. Yeah? Yeah. 316 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,199 Good. Yeah? Yeah. 317 00:07:40,160 --> 00:07:41,999 So, yeah, I got the mail from the Mines Department. 318 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,999 So, yeah, I got the mail from the Mines Department. 319 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:44,319 So, yeah, I got the mail from the Mines Department. 320 00:07:44,400 --> 00:07:45,999 Dodgy's is up for renewal. Oh, yeah? 321 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:46,719 Dodgy's is up for renewal. Oh, yeah? 322 00:07:46,800 --> 00:07:47,999 How much is it? $350. Ooh. 323 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,959 How much is it? $350. Ooh. 324 00:07:50,040 --> 00:07:51,999 With the claims, you gotta renew them every year. 325 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,199 With the claims, you gotta renew them every year. 326 00:07:53,280 --> 00:07:53,999 So, every year, they're gonna cost you 350 bucks. 327 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,999 So, every year, they're gonna cost you 350 bucks. 328 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:56,159 So, every year, they're gonna cost you 350 bucks. 329 00:07:56,800 --> 00:07:57,999 I kept the claim because we got real good money out of there. 330 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,999 I kept the claim because we got real good money out of there. 331 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,519 I kept the claim because we got real good money out of there. 332 00:08:00,600 --> 00:08:01,999 We had a break from it, then when we went to go back to it, 333 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,919 We had a break from it, then when we went to go back to it, 334 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,999 that's when we discovered the ratters. 335 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,319 that's when we discovered the ratters. 336 00:08:06,400 --> 00:08:07,999 When the ratters went in there, they made it unsafe. 337 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,399 When the ratters went in there, they made it unsafe. 338 00:08:09,480 --> 00:08:09,999 Ratters are opal thieves 339 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:11,719 Ratters are opal thieves 340 00:08:11,800 --> 00:08:11,999 that illegally mine on claims they don't own. 341 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,999 that illegally mine on claims they don't own. 342 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:14,679 that illegally mine on claims they don't own. 343 00:08:14,760 --> 00:08:15,999 Where the ratters got in, it's not safe. 344 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:16,759 Where the ratters got in, it's not safe. 345 00:08:16,840 --> 00:08:17,999 We can't work down there, 346 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,839 We can't work down there, 347 00:08:18,920 --> 00:08:19,999 but there's a bit of solid ground we might be able to work in. 348 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:21,999 but there's a bit of solid ground we might be able to work in. 349 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:22,199 but there's a bit of solid ground we might be able to work in. 350 00:08:22,280 --> 00:08:23,999 OK. I'll go and have a look, and see what's happening, all right? 351 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,919 OK. I'll go and have a look, and see what's happening, all right? 352 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,999 OK. Night. 353 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:28,279 OK. Night. 354 00:08:28,360 --> 00:08:29,999 You can't just keep paying renewal year after year after year. 355 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,959 You can't just keep paying renewal year after year after year. 356 00:08:32,040 --> 00:08:33,999 So, I've gotta make up my mind, and if we're gonna work it, 357 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:35,359 So, I've gotta make up my mind, and if we're gonna work it, 358 00:08:35,440 --> 00:08:35,999 we'll go and work it, and if we're not gonna go and work it, then I'll hand it in. 359 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,999 we'll go and work it, and if we're not gonna go and work it, then I'll hand it in. 360 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,319 we'll go and work it, and if we're not gonna go and work it, then I'll hand it in. 361 00:08:40,240 --> 00:08:41,999 Choosing which mine to keep is a gamble with serious consequences. 362 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,999 Choosing which mine to keep is a gamble with serious consequences. 363 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:44,639 Choosing which mine to keep is a gamble with serious consequences. 364 00:08:44,720 --> 00:08:45,999 Let the wrong one go, 365 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:46,399 Let the wrong one go, 366 00:08:46,480 --> 00:08:47,999 and Rod could be forfeiting a fortune in opals. 367 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,279 and Rod could be forfeiting a fortune in opals. 368 00:08:49,360 --> 00:08:49,999 Stay there, Nige. 369 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:50,839 Stay there, Nige. 370 00:08:52,560 --> 00:08:53,999 Well, hello. 371 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,559 Well, hello. 372 00:08:56,200 --> 00:08:57,999 This is not us. 373 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:59,039 This is not us. 374 00:08:59,120 --> 00:08:59,999 We didn't do this. This is ratters. This is all ratters here. 375 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,999 We didn't do this. This is ratters. This is all ratters here. 376 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:02,839 We didn't do this. This is ratters. This is all ratters here. 377 00:09:02,920 --> 00:09:03,999 Jesus! They're unbelievable. Look at that. 378 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,279 Jesus! They're unbelievable. Look at that. 379 00:09:05,360 --> 00:09:05,999 Little pile of potch they've left there. 380 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,679 Little pile of potch they've left there. 381 00:09:07,760 --> 00:09:07,999 They could've left me some bloody colour. 382 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,839 They could've left me some bloody colour. 383 00:09:09,920 --> 00:09:09,999 If they've left their tools here, they're fairly certain 384 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,999 If they've left their tools here, they're fairly certain 385 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,239 If they've left their tools here, they're fairly certain 386 00:09:12,320 --> 00:09:13,999 that I'm not coming back here and they are. 387 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:15,959 that I'm not coming back here and they are. 388 00:09:17,120 --> 00:09:17,999 So, we might have to do something about that. 389 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,559 So, we might have to do something about that. 390 00:09:29,720 --> 00:09:29,999 We're just gonna dig out in there. 391 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,999 We're just gonna dig out in there. 392 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:32,159 We're just gonna dig out in there. 393 00:09:32,240 --> 00:09:33,999 We got opal in the floor. That's why we're taking the floor. 394 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,359 We got opal in the floor. That's why we're taking the floor. 395 00:09:37,240 --> 00:09:37,999 In Lightning Ridge, Chris Cheal and 18-year-old son, Oscar, 396 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,999 In Lightning Ridge, Chris Cheal and 18-year-old son, Oscar, 397 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,559 In Lightning Ridge, Chris Cheal and 18-year-old son, Oscar, 398 00:09:41,640 --> 00:09:41,999 are also pushing hard before the mining season is shut down 399 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,999 are also pushing hard before the mining season is shut down 400 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,719 are also pushing hard before the mining season is shut down 401 00:09:45,800 --> 00:09:45,999 by unworkable 47-degree summer temperatures. 402 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:47,999 by unworkable 47-degree summer temperatures. 403 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,999 by unworkable 47-degree summer temperatures. 404 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:50,239 by unworkable 47-degree summer temperatures. 405 00:09:50,320 --> 00:09:51,999 Hoping that we can get a full load before it gets too hot. 406 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,519 Hoping that we can get a full load before it gets too hot. 407 00:09:53,600 --> 00:09:53,999 We've moved into our last week here. 408 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,599 We've moved into our last week here. 409 00:09:55,680 --> 00:09:55,999 I guess the main objective for this week is 410 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,999 I guess the main objective for this week is 411 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:58,479 I guess the main objective for this week is 412 00:09:58,560 --> 00:09:59,999 prove this claim is worthy of digging 413 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,679 prove this claim is worthy of digging 414 00:10:00,760 --> 00:10:01,999 and if it's still carrying a lot of opal, 415 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:02,839 and if it's still carrying a lot of opal, 416 00:10:02,920 --> 00:10:03,999 we're gonna come in here, and rip it all out. 417 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,359 we're gonna come in here, and rip it all out. 418 00:10:07,760 --> 00:10:07,999 That's the bogger. Scoop it again. 419 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,879 That's the bogger. Scoop it again. 420 00:10:09,960 --> 00:10:09,999 You dig on a digger, obviously, there's a lot of dirt lying around. 421 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,999 You dig on a digger, obviously, there's a lot of dirt lying around. 422 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,599 You dig on a digger, obviously, there's a lot of dirt lying around. 423 00:10:13,680 --> 00:10:13,999 So, it comes in, scoops it all up. 424 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,959 So, it comes in, scoops it all up. 425 00:10:16,040 --> 00:10:17,999 Chucks it in here and then you back her into the bucket, 426 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,719 Chucks it in here and then you back her into the bucket, 427 00:10:18,800 --> 00:10:19,999 pull it off and she goes straight up into truck. 428 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,119 pull it off and she goes straight up into truck. 429 00:10:27,720 --> 00:10:27,999 We've been loading the bucket up. It hadn't come back down. 430 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,999 We've been loading the bucket up. It hadn't come back down. 431 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,599 We've been loading the bucket up. It hadn't come back down. 432 00:10:30,680 --> 00:10:31,999 Looked up and it was stuck, so... We don't know why. 433 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,999 Looked up and it was stuck, so... We don't know why. 434 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:34,079 Looked up and it was stuck, so... We don't know why. 435 00:10:34,160 --> 00:10:35,999 With a busted hoist, there's no way 436 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,639 With a busted hoist, there's no way 437 00:10:36,720 --> 00:10:37,999 of getting opal-rich dirt out of the mine. 438 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:39,319 of getting opal-rich dirt out of the mine. 439 00:10:45,360 --> 00:10:45,999 Chris has returned to opal mining at the end of the season, 440 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:47,999 Chris has returned to opal mining at the end of the season, 441 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,639 Chris has returned to opal mining at the end of the season, 442 00:10:48,720 --> 00:10:49,999 after a crippling three-year drought destroyed his trucking business. 443 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,999 after a crippling three-year drought destroyed his trucking business. 444 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:52,959 after a crippling three-year drought destroyed his trucking business. 445 00:10:53,760 --> 00:10:53,999 I don't know if there's many other industries that you can go into 446 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,999 I don't know if there's many other industries that you can go into 447 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,239 I don't know if there's many other industries that you can go into 448 00:10:57,320 --> 00:10:57,999 and go to work one morning and come home that afternoon 449 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,999 and go to work one morning and come home that afternoon 450 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,079 and go to work one morning and come home that afternoon 451 00:11:01,640 --> 00:11:01,999 and be set up for the rest of your life. 452 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,999 and be set up for the rest of your life. 453 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:04,439 and be set up for the rest of your life. 454 00:11:04,880 --> 00:11:05,999 Leasing a claim and taking a 70% cut of any opal found, 455 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,999 Leasing a claim and taking a 70% cut of any opal found, 456 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,479 Leasing a claim and taking a 70% cut of any opal found, 457 00:11:09,560 --> 00:11:09,999 the Cheals made a dream start... 458 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,959 the Cheals made a dream start... 459 00:11:12,040 --> 00:11:13,999 Oh, that's beautiful. (BLEEP) (LAUGHS) 460 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,679 Oh, that's beautiful. (BLEEP) (LAUGHS) 461 00:11:15,760 --> 00:11:15,999 ..finding $20,000 worth of black opal. 462 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,999 ..finding $20,000 worth of black opal. 463 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,999 ..finding $20,000 worth of black opal. 464 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:20,039 ..finding $20,000 worth of black opal. 465 00:11:20,120 --> 00:11:21,999 Just given me a little bit extra that I can put back into gear too, 466 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,359 Just given me a little bit extra that I can put back into gear too, 467 00:11:23,440 --> 00:11:23,999 which is good. 468 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,839 which is good. 469 00:11:24,920 --> 00:11:25,999 We've only got a week left here, 470 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:26,919 We've only got a week left here, 471 00:11:27,000 --> 00:11:27,999 so we just decided we'd set the bogger and the super hoist up, 472 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,959 so we just decided we'd set the bogger and the super hoist up, 473 00:11:30,040 --> 00:11:31,999 and not mess around, just get into it. 474 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:32,719 and not mess around, just get into it. 475 00:11:32,800 --> 00:11:33,999 My main priority next year 476 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,039 My main priority next year 477 00:11:35,120 --> 00:11:35,999 is being able to put myself through uni and college. 478 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,839 is being able to put myself through uni and college. 479 00:11:38,320 --> 00:11:39,999 That's why I'm out here opal mining. 480 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:40,679 That's why I'm out here opal mining. 481 00:11:40,760 --> 00:11:41,999 This definitely could be life-changing. 482 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,759 This definitely could be life-changing. 483 00:11:42,840 --> 00:11:43,999 One day, you could have nothing, next day you could be a millionaire. 484 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,479 One day, you could have nothing, next day you could be a millionaire. 485 00:11:45,560 --> 00:11:45,999 Joining the team is long-time family friend, 486 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,999 Joining the team is long-time family friend, 487 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,599 Joining the team is long-time family friend, 488 00:11:48,680 --> 00:11:49,999 19-year-old Farren Lamb. 489 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,199 19-year-old Farren Lamb. 490 00:11:51,280 --> 00:11:51,999 Farren, I treat him like a son, 491 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:53,439 Farren, I treat him like a son, 492 00:11:53,520 --> 00:11:53,999 he's been part of our family for a lot of years now. 493 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,999 he's been part of our family for a lot of years now. 494 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:56,639 he's been part of our family for a lot of years now. 495 00:11:56,720 --> 00:11:57,999 Years ago, he got suspended from school, 496 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,159 Years ago, he got suspended from school, 497 00:11:59,240 --> 00:11:59,999 so, he just mined with me for the week, 498 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,239 so, he just mined with me for the week, 499 00:12:01,320 --> 00:12:01,999 and I actually was really impressed with the way he worked. 500 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,999 and I actually was really impressed with the way he worked. 501 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:04,079 and I actually was really impressed with the way he worked. 502 00:12:04,160 --> 00:12:05,999 So, it would be good to have him here for the week. 503 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,399 So, it would be good to have him here for the week. 504 00:12:06,480 --> 00:12:07,999 And it'll take the pressure off Oscar himself a bit. 505 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,679 And it'll take the pressure off Oscar himself a bit. 506 00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:11,999 My mum lives in Goodooga, like, 70Ks away from here. 507 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,999 My mum lives in Goodooga, like, 70Ks away from here. 508 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:14,319 My mum lives in Goodooga, like, 70Ks away from here. 509 00:12:14,400 --> 00:12:15,999 There's not much work out there for me, 510 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:16,559 There's not much work out there for me, 511 00:12:16,640 --> 00:12:17,999 so, Chris is trying to help me a bit for work. 512 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,799 so, Chris is trying to help me a bit for work. 513 00:12:18,880 --> 00:12:19,999 He's like another brother or friend, pretty much a dad. 514 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999 He's like another brother or friend, pretty much a dad. 515 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:22,239 He's like another brother or friend, pretty much a dad. 516 00:12:22,320 --> 00:12:23,999 If we were to hit a really good pocket 517 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,519 If we were to hit a really good pocket 518 00:12:24,600 --> 00:12:25,999 or a really good run of opal this week, 519 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:26,719 or a really good run of opal this week, 520 00:12:26,800 --> 00:12:27,999 with the boys working with me, 521 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:28,879 with the boys working with me, 522 00:12:28,960 --> 00:12:29,999 it'll take the pressure off us that bit more, 523 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,999 it'll take the pressure off us that bit more, 524 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:32,039 it'll take the pressure off us that bit more, 525 00:12:32,120 --> 00:12:33,679 and that'd be a dream come true. 526 00:12:34,480 --> 00:12:35,999 But with struggling equipment, exposed to the scorching sun... 527 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,999 But with struggling equipment, exposed to the scorching sun... 528 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:38,199 But with struggling equipment, exposed to the scorching sun... 529 00:12:38,280 --> 00:12:39,999 Bucket's stuck, he's up there checking it out now. 530 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:40,279 Bucket's stuck, he's up there checking it out now. 531 00:12:40,360 --> 00:12:41,999 Hopefully, he can work it out, we can keep digging. 532 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,359 Hopefully, he can work it out, we can keep digging. 533 00:12:42,440 --> 00:12:43,999 ..their season could be over. 534 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:44,519 ..their season could be over. 535 00:12:44,600 --> 00:12:45,999 That's a hydraulic reservoir. Cos it's so hot, 536 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,999 That's a hydraulic reservoir. Cos it's so hot, 537 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,039 That's a hydraulic reservoir. Cos it's so hot, 538 00:12:48,120 --> 00:12:49,999 the oil's heating up. It's not got the cooling power 539 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:50,959 the oil's heating up. It's not got the cooling power 540 00:12:51,040 --> 00:12:51,999 to get it over the top once it heats up. 541 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,639 to get it over the top once it heats up. 542 00:12:53,720 --> 00:12:53,999 If the pump gives out, it's game over. 543 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,999 If the pump gives out, it's game over. 544 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:56,559 If the pump gives out, it's game over. 545 00:13:03,200 --> 00:13:03,999 GREG: I got the map Col put on me iPad, 546 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,679 GREG: I got the map Col put on me iPad, 547 00:13:05,760 --> 00:13:05,999 and we can see where the coordinates are to go to. 548 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,999 and we can see where the coordinates are to go to. 549 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:08,719 and we can see where the coordinates are to go to. 550 00:13:10,040 --> 00:13:11,999 Yeah, there is hard ground here, but I think we'll handle it. 551 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,479 Yeah, there is hard ground here, but I think we'll handle it. 552 00:13:13,560 --> 00:13:13,999 We'll be able to rip that hard stuff with the machines, 553 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,839 We'll be able to rip that hard stuff with the machines, 554 00:13:15,920 --> 00:13:15,999 we just gotta dig in the right place. 555 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,919 we just gotta dig in the right place. 556 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,999 Greg's excavator has crawled three kilometres in two hours 557 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,999 Greg's excavator has crawled three kilometres in two hours 558 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:22,439 Greg's excavator has crawled three kilometres in two hours 559 00:13:22,520 --> 00:13:23,999 to the site identified by mining partners Stoney and Col. 560 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,999 to the site identified by mining partners Stoney and Col. 561 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:26,759 to the site identified by mining partners Stoney and Col. 562 00:13:26,840 --> 00:13:27,999 This is really interesting looking ground. 563 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:28,839 This is really interesting looking ground. 564 00:13:28,920 --> 00:13:29,999 You can see the different layers. 565 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,239 You can see the different layers. 566 00:13:31,320 --> 00:13:31,999 This sort of stuff here on the top is fairly hard, 567 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:33,999 This sort of stuff here on the top is fairly hard, 568 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:34,439 This sort of stuff here on the top is fairly hard, 569 00:13:34,520 --> 00:13:35,999 and suddenly there's a bit of a level there of clay, 570 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,759 and suddenly there's a bit of a level there of clay, 571 00:13:37,840 --> 00:13:37,999 and there's some rocks. 572 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:38,999 and there's some rocks. 573 00:13:39,080 --> 00:13:39,999 Those rocks had a bit of opal in them. 574 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:41,279 Those rocks had a bit of opal in them. 575 00:13:41,360 --> 00:13:41,999 Clock's ticking, if it's a good place, we put a lease on it. 576 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,999 Clock's ticking, if it's a good place, we put a lease on it. 577 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:44,679 Clock's ticking, if it's a good place, we put a lease on it. 578 00:13:44,760 --> 00:13:45,999 That's what we want. 579 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:46,359 That's what we want. 580 00:13:47,480 --> 00:13:47,999 The team have less than a week to secure a claim on the permit 581 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,999 The team have less than a week to secure a claim on the permit 582 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,199 The team have less than a week to secure a claim on the permit 583 00:13:51,280 --> 00:13:51,999 before they lose access to the land. 584 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,999 before they lose access to the land. 585 00:13:54,080 --> 00:13:55,999 But it's only worth it if they can find a rich pocket of opal. 586 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,999 But it's only worth it if they can find a rich pocket of opal. 587 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:58,359 But it's only worth it if they can find a rich pocket of opal. 588 00:13:58,440 --> 00:13:59,999 All the signs are there, you'd be mad not to have a go here. 589 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,599 All the signs are there, you'd be mad not to have a go here. 590 00:14:01,680 --> 00:14:01,999 Greg's excavator is able to move one tonne of dirt in a single bucket, 591 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999 Greg's excavator is able to move one tonne of dirt in a single bucket, 592 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:05,999 Greg's excavator is able to move one tonne of dirt in a single bucket, 593 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,439 Greg's excavator is able to move one tonne of dirt in a single bucket, 594 00:14:06,520 --> 00:14:07,999 vital in the search for the ironstone rocks that hold the opal. 595 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,999 vital in the search for the ironstone rocks that hold the opal. 596 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,519 vital in the search for the ironstone rocks that hold the opal. 597 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:11,999 While you've got a good chunk of that level, 598 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,959 While you've got a good chunk of that level, 599 00:14:13,040 --> 00:14:13,999 we'll just see if there's any rocks. 600 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,039 we'll just see if there's any rocks. 601 00:14:15,120 --> 00:14:15,999 This is what we're looking for. They're opal tracks. 602 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,999 This is what we're looking for. They're opal tracks. 603 00:14:18,080 --> 00:14:19,999 Basically, these rocks are hidden in that level. 604 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,839 Basically, these rocks are hidden in that level. 605 00:14:21,920 --> 00:14:21,999 So, we're gonna be real careful and check it really well. 606 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,999 So, we're gonna be real careful and check it really well. 607 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,719 So, we're gonna be real careful and check it really well. 608 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:35,999 I'm gonna have to check the oil, I think. 609 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,999 I'm gonna have to check the oil, I think. 610 00:14:37,080 --> 00:14:37,999 I'm down on oil pressure and temperature's up, Stoney. 611 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,479 I'm down on oil pressure and temperature's up, Stoney. 612 00:14:41,040 --> 00:14:41,999 In the 40-plus degree heat, 613 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,519 In the 40-plus degree heat, 614 00:14:43,600 --> 00:14:43,999 Greg's 40-year-old excavator is beginning to feel the strain. 615 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,999 Greg's 40-year-old excavator is beginning to feel the strain. 616 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,519 Greg's 40-year-old excavator is beginning to feel the strain. 617 00:14:47,600 --> 00:14:47,999 It looks like she's running a bit hot, I better turn her off. 618 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,999 It looks like she's running a bit hot, I better turn her off. 619 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,079 It looks like she's running a bit hot, I better turn her off. 620 00:14:53,160 --> 00:14:53,999 (ENGINE POWERS DOWN) Eh. 621 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,199 (ENGINE POWERS DOWN) Eh. 622 00:14:55,280 --> 00:14:55,999 Might not be a good thing at all. 623 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:56,719 Might not be a good thing at all. 624 00:14:56,800 --> 00:14:57,999 Bloody hell. I can't see any oil dripping. 625 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,559 Bloody hell. I can't see any oil dripping. 626 00:15:00,760 --> 00:15:01,999 Hey, she got nothing on the stick. Oh. 627 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,959 Hey, she got nothing on the stick. Oh. 628 00:15:04,040 --> 00:15:05,999 Maybe the motor's getting sick, I don't know. 629 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,319 Maybe the motor's getting sick, I don't know. 630 00:15:06,400 --> 00:15:07,999 You got any oil? 631 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:08,279 You got any oil? 632 00:15:08,360 --> 00:15:09,999 I don't think I've got any at the camp. 633 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:10,319 I don't think I've got any at the camp. 634 00:15:11,840 --> 00:15:11,999 I'll go and see what I can find, boys. 635 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,399 I'll go and see what I can find, boys. 636 00:15:15,920 --> 00:15:15,999 STONEY: We bloody hit a bit of drama, we're out of oil. 637 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:17,999 STONEY: We bloody hit a bit of drama, we're out of oil. 638 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,799 STONEY: We bloody hit a bit of drama, we're out of oil. 639 00:15:20,320 --> 00:15:21,999 We are in the bloody middle of nowhere here. 640 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:22,719 We are in the bloody middle of nowhere here. 641 00:15:22,800 --> 00:15:23,999 The nearest town is 130 kilometres away. 642 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,279 The nearest town is 130 kilometres away. 643 00:15:25,360 --> 00:15:25,999 It's two-and-a-half, three-hour trip at least to go to town, and get some oil. 644 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:27,999 It's two-and-a-half, three-hour trip at least to go to town, and get some oil. 645 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,279 It's two-and-a-half, three-hour trip at least to go to town, and get some oil. 646 00:15:29,360 --> 00:15:29,999 I'll just jump on the two-way, give a couple of local farmers a call. 647 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,999 I'll just jump on the two-way, give a couple of local farmers a call. 648 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:32,759 I'll just jump on the two-way, give a couple of local farmers a call. 649 00:15:37,040 --> 00:15:37,999 A veteran of 20 years mustering cattle, 650 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:39,999 A veteran of 20 years mustering cattle, 651 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:40,119 A veteran of 20 years mustering cattle, 652 00:15:40,200 --> 00:15:41,999 Stoney has worked many of the farms in the region. 653 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,999 Stoney has worked many of the farms in the region. 654 00:15:44,400 --> 00:15:45,999 We only got a few days to dig. Hopefully, somebody's got 655 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:46,919 We only got a few days to dig. Hopefully, somebody's got 656 00:15:47,000 --> 00:15:47,999 a spare 20 litres of oil that we can borrow. 657 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,599 a spare 20 litres of oil that we can borrow. 658 00:16:01,880 --> 00:16:01,999 ROD: We've invested thousands of dollars 659 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,999 ROD: We've invested thousands of dollars 660 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,399 ROD: We've invested thousands of dollars 661 00:16:05,480 --> 00:16:05,999 and a lot of blood, sweat and tears into it. 662 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,839 and a lot of blood, sweat and tears into it. 663 00:16:07,920 --> 00:16:07,999 Then (BLEEP) come down, and in one night, 664 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,999 Then (BLEEP) come down, and in one night, 665 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:10,759 Then (BLEEP) come down, and in one night, 666 00:16:10,840 --> 00:16:11,999 take what you've been working for months for. 667 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,959 take what you've been working for months for. 668 00:16:14,880 --> 00:16:15,999 Battling ratter thieves, and without partner Les to watch his back, 669 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,999 Battling ratter thieves, and without partner Les to watch his back, 670 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,439 Battling ratter thieves, and without partner Les to watch his back, 671 00:16:19,520 --> 00:16:19,999 Rod Manning's deciding whether to renew his dangerous Dodgy's claim. 672 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,999 Rod Manning's deciding whether to renew his dangerous Dodgy's claim. 673 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:23,999 Rod Manning's deciding whether to renew his dangerous Dodgy's claim. 674 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,239 Rod Manning's deciding whether to renew his dangerous Dodgy's claim. 675 00:16:27,680 --> 00:16:27,999 Dodgy's was a good mine, a lot of money's come out of there. 676 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,999 Dodgy's was a good mine, a lot of money's come out of there. 677 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,679 Dodgy's was a good mine, a lot of money's come out of there. 678 00:16:30,760 --> 00:16:31,999 There's still money in there, but where, 679 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,999 There's still money in there, but where, 680 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:34,039 There's still money in there, but where, 681 00:16:34,120 --> 00:16:35,999 potentially, there's good money I can't get into. 682 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,039 potentially, there's good money I can't get into. 683 00:16:37,120 --> 00:16:37,999 Ratters have taken too much column out and I've got too wide a space. 684 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,999 Ratters have taken too much column out and I've got too wide a space. 685 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:40,999 Ratters have taken too much column out and I've got too wide a space. 686 00:16:41,080 --> 00:16:41,999 Even if I tried to work here, I'd have to put 20 or 30 687 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,639 Even if I tried to work here, I'd have to put 20 or 30 688 00:16:43,720 --> 00:16:43,999 bloody props in the hole, strong possibility of collapse. 689 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,999 bloody props in the hole, strong possibility of collapse. 690 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,439 bloody props in the hole, strong possibility of collapse. 691 00:16:47,520 --> 00:16:47,999 So, I think I might get the bloody hell out of here, 692 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,999 So, I think I might get the bloody hell out of here, 693 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:50,359 So, I think I might get the bloody hell out of here, 694 00:16:50,440 --> 00:16:51,999 and go up where they were scratching around up there 695 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:53,799 and go up where they were scratching around up there 696 00:16:53,880 --> 00:16:53,999 in the safer stuff, cos this is way unsafe. 697 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,999 in the safer stuff, cos this is way unsafe. 698 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:56,199 in the safer stuff, cos this is way unsafe. 699 00:16:56,880 --> 00:16:57,999 I do not like even being down here. 700 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,279 I do not like even being down here. 701 00:17:01,280 --> 00:17:01,999 This is where the ratters have been scratching around. 702 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:03,519 This is where the ratters have been scratching around. 703 00:17:03,600 --> 00:17:03,999 They've been scratching around here, so I guess I'll have a look here 704 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,999 They've been scratching around here, so I guess I'll have a look here 705 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,879 They've been scratching around here, so I guess I'll have a look here 706 00:17:07,960 --> 00:17:07,999 and just see. 707 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:09,399 and just see. 708 00:17:10,240 --> 00:17:11,999 Potch absolutely everywhere. 709 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,239 Potch absolutely everywhere. 710 00:17:12,320 --> 00:17:13,999 This here... 711 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:14,519 This here... 712 00:17:14,600 --> 00:17:15,999 That's all opal. 713 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:16,079 That's all opal. 714 00:17:16,840 --> 00:17:17,999 Not coloured, of course. 715 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,119 Not coloured, of course. 716 00:17:19,200 --> 00:17:19,999 If this is all full of colour, every stone that falls down there 717 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,999 If this is all full of colour, every stone that falls down there 718 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,439 If this is all full of colour, every stone that falls down there 719 00:17:23,520 --> 00:17:23,999 is probably worth between $3,000 and $20,000. 720 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,999 is probably worth between $3,000 and $20,000. 721 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,999 is probably worth between $3,000 and $20,000. 722 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:28,039 is probably worth between $3,000 and $20,000. 723 00:17:28,120 --> 00:17:29,999 So, in 30 seconds, I can have... 724 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,319 So, in 30 seconds, I can have... 725 00:17:32,760 --> 00:17:33,999 ..a couple of hundred thousand dollars in me hand. 726 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,079 ..a couple of hundred thousand dollars in me hand. 727 00:17:40,960 --> 00:17:41,999 Good potch. Where's the colour? 728 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,639 Good potch. Where's the colour? 729 00:17:43,720 --> 00:17:43,999 You're not gonna have ratters unless you've got colour. 730 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,999 You're not gonna have ratters unless you've got colour. 731 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:46,199 You're not gonna have ratters unless you've got colour. 732 00:17:46,280 --> 00:17:47,999 I think what I'll do is come back down with a jackhammer. 733 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,959 I think what I'll do is come back down with a jackhammer. 734 00:17:50,040 --> 00:17:51,999 And I'll have a bit of a dig here, and just see what it looks like. 735 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,599 And I'll have a bit of a dig here, and just see what it looks like. 736 00:17:53,680 --> 00:17:53,999 They've showed me the way there, haven't they? 737 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,999 They've showed me the way there, haven't they? 738 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:56,079 They've showed me the way there, haven't they? 739 00:18:03,680 --> 00:18:03,999 I think it might be the oil. 740 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,679 I think it might be the oil. 741 00:18:05,760 --> 00:18:05,999 It was definitely the oil wasn't letting it come up in the first place. 742 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,999 It was definitely the oil wasn't letting it come up in the first place. 743 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,119 It was definitely the oil wasn't letting it come up in the first place. 744 00:18:09,200 --> 00:18:09,999 45-degree heat has caused the Cheals' bucket hoist to fail, 745 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,999 45-degree heat has caused the Cheals' bucket hoist to fail, 746 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,999 45-degree heat has caused the Cheals' bucket hoist to fail, 747 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:14,159 45-degree heat has caused the Cheals' bucket hoist to fail, 748 00:18:14,240 --> 00:18:15,999 the only way of getting opal dirt out of their 13-metre deep mine. 749 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,999 the only way of getting opal dirt out of their 13-metre deep mine. 750 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,199 the only way of getting opal dirt out of their 13-metre deep mine. 751 00:18:19,280 --> 00:18:19,999 The oil's too hot, we started too late in the day. 752 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,839 The oil's too hot, we started too late in the day. 753 00:18:21,920 --> 00:18:21,999 We gotta be starting earlier, getting out here earlier. 754 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,999 We gotta be starting earlier, getting out here earlier. 755 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,959 We gotta be starting earlier, getting out here earlier. 756 00:18:25,040 --> 00:18:25,999 Getting the load over and done with, no messing around. 757 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,999 Getting the load over and done with, no messing around. 758 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:28,559 Getting the load over and done with, no messing around. 759 00:18:28,640 --> 00:18:29,999 I'm just gonna try to cool 'em down. 760 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,639 I'm just gonna try to cool 'em down. 761 00:18:30,720 --> 00:18:31,999 We might be able to get the last two buckets on. 762 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:32,799 We might be able to get the last two buckets on. 763 00:18:32,880 --> 00:18:33,999 The heat has thinned the hydraulic oil, 764 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:35,239 The heat has thinned the hydraulic oil, 765 00:18:35,320 --> 00:18:35,999 reducing pressure in the hoist's pump. 766 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,999 reducing pressure in the hoist's pump. 767 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:38,159 reducing pressure in the hoist's pump. 768 00:18:38,240 --> 00:18:39,999 A quick fix is ice-cold water on a rag, 769 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,439 A quick fix is ice-cold water on a rag, 770 00:18:41,520 --> 00:18:41,999 to cool the oil and increase its thickness. 771 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,999 to cool the oil and increase its thickness. 772 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:44,879 to cool the oil and increase its thickness. 773 00:18:44,960 --> 00:18:45,999 When I start this, hoist up again. 774 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,639 When I start this, hoist up again. 775 00:18:47,720 --> 00:18:47,999 And I want you to hit the up button and see if she'll get over. 776 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,999 And I want you to hit the up button and see if she'll get over. 777 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:50,799 And I want you to hit the up button and see if she'll get over. 778 00:18:51,520 --> 00:18:51,999 Righto. Righto, give it a go! 779 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,679 Righto. Righto, give it a go! 780 00:19:05,600 --> 00:19:05,999 While it's back in action, the hoist could fail at any moment, 781 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,999 While it's back in action, the hoist could fail at any moment, 782 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,559 While it's back in action, the hoist could fail at any moment, 783 00:19:09,640 --> 00:19:09,999 leaving Chris with no way to find opal to pay off business debts. 784 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,999 leaving Chris with no way to find opal to pay off business debts. 785 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,999 leaving Chris with no way to find opal to pay off business debts. 786 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:14,359 leaving Chris with no way to find opal to pay off business debts. 787 00:19:22,440 --> 00:19:23,999 We've been getting our opal down deep, 788 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,879 We've been getting our opal down deep, 789 00:19:24,960 --> 00:19:25,999 so, we'll take a bit more floor out and have a look. 790 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,479 so, we'll take a bit more floor out and have a look. 791 00:19:34,440 --> 00:19:35,999 Not too happy with the amount of dust coming out of the face. 792 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,119 Not too happy with the amount of dust coming out of the face. 793 00:19:37,200 --> 00:19:37,999 Just bad for your lungs. 794 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:39,919 Just bad for your lungs. 795 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,999 Dirt's real hard in the corner here. And it's too dusty. 796 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,479 Dirt's real hard in the corner here. And it's too dusty. 797 00:19:43,560 --> 00:19:43,999 I can't extract the dust out, cos I haven't had a chance 798 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:45,999 I can't extract the dust out, cos I haven't had a chance 799 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:46,279 I can't extract the dust out, cos I haven't had a chance 800 00:19:46,360 --> 00:19:47,999 to put a ventilation shaft down. 801 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,279 to put a ventilation shaft down. 802 00:19:48,360 --> 00:19:49,999 So, if I keep digging here, it's gonna fill my lungs with dust, 803 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,959 So, if I keep digging here, it's gonna fill my lungs with dust, 804 00:19:52,040 --> 00:19:53,999 and that's no good cos you end up with silicosis. 805 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,599 and that's no good cos you end up with silicosis. 806 00:19:55,360 --> 00:19:55,999 Silicosis is chronic lung disease caused by inhaling silica particles, 807 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,999 Silicosis is chronic lung disease caused by inhaling silica particles, 808 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,999 Silicosis is chronic lung disease caused by inhaling silica particles, 809 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,599 Silicosis is chronic lung disease caused by inhaling silica particles, 810 00:20:00,680 --> 00:20:01,999 a primary mineral in opal creation. 811 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,319 a primary mineral in opal creation. 812 00:20:04,920 --> 00:20:05,999 I'm just gonna pull up on this, and we're gonna go straight in there 813 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,839 I'm just gonna pull up on this, and we're gonna go straight in there 814 00:20:07,920 --> 00:20:07,999 where it's softer and it's not as dusty. 815 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,999 where it's softer and it's not as dusty. 816 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:10,519 where it's softer and it's not as dusty. 817 00:20:10,600 --> 00:20:11,999 When we got that really good find, we were just two or three feet from this wall. 818 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,879 When we got that really good find, we were just two or three feet from this wall. 819 00:20:13,960 --> 00:20:13,999 We were seeing gems everywhere. 820 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,999 We were seeing gems everywhere. 821 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:16,439 We were seeing gems everywhere. 822 00:20:16,520 --> 00:20:17,999 Decided to head this way. See if it's carrying on that level. 823 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,839 Decided to head this way. See if it's carrying on that level. 824 00:20:19,920 --> 00:20:19,999 We put props up to reinforce the roof, 825 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,999 We put props up to reinforce the roof, 826 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:22,119 We put props up to reinforce the roof, 827 00:20:22,200 --> 00:20:23,999 so make sure it doesn't fall down. 828 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,199 so make sure it doesn't fall down. 829 00:20:24,280 --> 00:20:25,999 If you go straight in there and start digging it out, 830 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:26,479 If you go straight in there and start digging it out, 831 00:20:26,560 --> 00:20:27,999 eventually it'll fall down, so you put them up to avoid cave-ins, 832 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,879 eventually it'll fall down, so you put them up to avoid cave-ins, 833 00:20:29,960 --> 00:20:29,999 bits of rocks falling down and hitting you, cos it's too dangerous. 834 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,999 bits of rocks falling down and hitting you, cos it's too dangerous. 835 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:33,559 bits of rocks falling down and hitting you, cos it's too dangerous. 836 00:20:33,640 --> 00:20:33,999 Chainsaw. 837 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,559 Chainsaw. 838 00:20:35,640 --> 00:20:35,999 And lead. 839 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,599 And lead. 840 00:20:37,680 --> 00:20:37,999 240 volt lead, please. Where's the leads? 841 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:39,999 240 volt lead, please. Where's the leads? 842 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:40,479 240 volt lead, please. Where's the leads? 843 00:20:40,560 --> 00:20:41,999 Come on, boys. You gotta get with it. 844 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,559 Come on, boys. You gotta get with it. 845 00:20:52,680 --> 00:20:53,999 We need that one out of the way. 846 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,679 We need that one out of the way. 847 00:20:56,160 --> 00:20:57,999 Can you put that cap in? All right. Just grab that little hammer. 848 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,759 Can you put that cap in? All right. Just grab that little hammer. 849 00:20:59,840 --> 00:20:59,999 It'll be on the chair, Oscar. 850 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,839 It'll be on the chair, Oscar. 851 00:21:08,040 --> 00:21:09,999 Doesn't take long to put a couple of props in and make it safe. 852 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:10,959 Doesn't take long to put a couple of props in and make it safe. 853 00:21:11,040 --> 00:21:11,999 You gotta support the roof, cos if it comes in, you're not getting out. 854 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,999 You gotta support the roof, cos if it comes in, you're not getting out. 855 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,759 You gotta support the roof, cos if it comes in, you're not getting out. 856 00:21:17,880 --> 00:21:17,999 We should be able to load this truck pretty quick. 857 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,999 We should be able to load this truck pretty quick. 858 00:21:20,080 --> 00:21:21,999 If the hoist stops, that's the end of our dig, 859 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:22,279 If the hoist stops, that's the end of our dig, 860 00:21:22,360 --> 00:21:23,999 so we just wanna concentrate on getting this load out before it gets too hot. 861 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,999 so we just wanna concentrate on getting this load out before it gets too hot. 862 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:26,159 so we just wanna concentrate on getting this load out before it gets too hot. 863 00:21:29,880 --> 00:21:29,999 In this really tight space, I've gotta be careful of the wires. 864 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,999 In this really tight space, I've gotta be careful of the wires. 865 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:32,839 In this really tight space, I've gotta be careful of the wires. 866 00:21:32,920 --> 00:21:33,999 Last thing we want, being so cramped for room... 867 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,999 Last thing we want, being so cramped for room... 868 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,039 Last thing we want, being so cramped for room... 869 00:21:36,120 --> 00:21:37,999 Last thing we want is me reversing over the wires, ripping it all up. 870 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:38,799 Last thing we want is me reversing over the wires, ripping it all up. 871 00:21:38,880 --> 00:21:39,999 Yeah, that'd put us back for days. 872 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:40,879 Yeah, that'd put us back for days. 873 00:21:49,040 --> 00:21:49,999 Hopefully, there's a few gems in there, and, you know... 874 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:51,999 Hopefully, there's a few gems in there, and, you know... 875 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:52,439 Hopefully, there's a few gems in there, and, you know... 876 00:21:52,520 --> 00:21:53,999 Hopefully, it covers the cost, 877 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,719 Hopefully, it covers the cost, 878 00:21:54,800 --> 00:21:55,999 but then, obviously, 879 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,159 but then, obviously, 880 00:21:57,240 --> 00:21:57,999 you want a good pot of money out of that, but we'll just see. 881 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:59,999 you want a good pot of money out of that, but we'll just see. 882 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,519 you want a good pot of money out of that, but we'll just see. 883 00:22:01,840 --> 00:22:01,999 I think there'll be money there, I just don't know how much. 884 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,999 I think there'll be money there, I just don't know how much. 885 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:04,959 I think there'll be money there, I just don't know how much. 886 00:22:07,080 --> 00:22:07,999 Bucket's starting to play up again, 887 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,079 Bucket's starting to play up again, 888 00:22:09,160 --> 00:22:09,999 and I think now it's starting to heat up. 889 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,439 and I think now it's starting to heat up. 890 00:22:11,520 --> 00:22:11,999 Midday, and the mercury's hitting 47 degrees. 891 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,999 Midday, and the mercury's hitting 47 degrees. 892 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,999 Midday, and the mercury's hitting 47 degrees. 893 00:22:16,080 --> 00:22:17,999 Too hot to mine. Couple of beers, we'll tail out. 894 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,999 Too hot to mine. Couple of beers, we'll tail out. 895 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:20,239 Too hot to mine. Couple of beers, we'll tail out. 896 00:22:20,320 --> 00:22:21,999 And I'll see we got at the end of the day. 897 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:22,199 And I'll see we got at the end of the day. 898 00:22:22,880 --> 00:22:23,999 They still need to transport the mine dirt 40 kilometres 899 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,999 They still need to transport the mine dirt 40 kilometres 900 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:26,719 They still need to transport the mine dirt 40 kilometres 901 00:22:26,800 --> 00:22:27,999 to their agitator, to be washed, and examined for opal. 902 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:29,999 to their agitator, to be washed, and examined for opal. 903 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,399 to their agitator, to be washed, and examined for opal. 904 00:22:32,960 --> 00:22:33,999 Pull up, boys, I think it's a tie rod. 905 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:34,999 Pull up, boys, I think it's a tie rod. 906 00:22:45,200 --> 00:22:45,999 So, we dropped a tie rod end 907 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,479 So, we dropped a tie rod end 908 00:22:47,560 --> 00:22:47,999 on our beautiful roads that we got here at the moment. 909 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,999 on our beautiful roads that we got here at the moment. 910 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:50,159 on our beautiful roads that we got here at the moment. 911 00:22:51,680 --> 00:22:51,999 We just didn't need this today, you know? 912 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,679 We just didn't need this today, you know? 913 00:22:53,760 --> 00:22:53,999 We've decreased our chances of actually finding opal 914 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,999 We've decreased our chances of actually finding opal 915 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:56,639 We've decreased our chances of actually finding opal 916 00:22:56,720 --> 00:22:57,999 by the end of the week. I'm frustrated. 917 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,399 by the end of the week. I'm frustrated. 918 00:23:14,320 --> 00:23:15,999 Travelling at 180 kilometres per hour, 919 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:17,559 Travelling at 180 kilometres per hour, 920 00:23:17,640 --> 00:23:17,999 Stoney's desperately hunting for engine oil on Weona cattle station. 921 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,999 Stoney's desperately hunting for engine oil on Weona cattle station. 922 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,999 Stoney's desperately hunting for engine oil on Weona cattle station. 923 00:23:23,320 --> 00:23:23,999 It is a bit of a wiry machine, 924 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,519 It is a bit of a wiry machine, 925 00:23:25,600 --> 00:23:25,999 it did get a bit hot, and oil pressure was dropping. 926 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,999 it did get a bit hot, and oil pressure was dropping. 927 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:28,199 it did get a bit hot, and oil pressure was dropping. 928 00:23:28,280 --> 00:23:29,999 This machine does use oil, it's not a new machine. 929 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,679 This machine does use oil, it's not a new machine. 930 00:23:31,760 --> 00:23:31,999 The team urgently need oil for their excavator, 931 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,999 The team urgently need oil for their excavator, 932 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:34,639 The team urgently need oil for their excavator, 933 00:23:34,720 --> 00:23:35,999 to continue digging for signs of opal 934 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,039 to continue digging for signs of opal 935 00:23:37,120 --> 00:23:37,999 on land they will lose access to in a week's time. 936 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,999 on land they will lose access to in a week's time. 937 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:40,159 on land they will lose access to in a week's time. 938 00:23:40,240 --> 00:23:41,999 Got the clock ticking, we've only got so long 939 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,599 Got the clock ticking, we've only got so long 940 00:23:42,680 --> 00:23:43,999 and then it's someone else's go. 941 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,479 and then it's someone else's go. 942 00:23:45,560 --> 00:23:45,999 Nothing worse than dripping oil, blow a hose or get a pinhole in it. 943 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,999 Nothing worse than dripping oil, blow a hose or get a pinhole in it. 944 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,959 Nothing worse than dripping oil, blow a hose or get a pinhole in it. 945 00:23:50,040 --> 00:23:51,999 You're always putting oil in it, it all costs money. 946 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:52,839 You're always putting oil in it, it all costs money. 947 00:24:22,320 --> 00:24:23,999 Bloody bit of local knowledge, luckily. Bloody... 948 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,399 Bloody bit of local knowledge, luckily. Bloody... 949 00:24:25,480 --> 00:24:25,999 Frank and Paula Weona helped us out. I do a bit of work for 'em. 950 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,999 Frank and Paula Weona helped us out. I do a bit of work for 'em. 951 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:29,559 Frank and Paula Weona helped us out. I do a bit of work for 'em. 952 00:24:29,640 --> 00:24:29,999 I thought he might have a bit of oil sitting around, so it's good. 953 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,999 I thought he might have a bit of oil sitting around, so it's good. 954 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:32,679 I thought he might have a bit of oil sitting around, so it's good. 955 00:24:32,760 --> 00:24:33,999 The 20 litres of oil will give the team another day of digging. 956 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,999 The 20 litres of oil will give the team another day of digging. 957 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,839 The 20 litres of oil will give the team another day of digging. 958 00:24:36,920 --> 00:24:37,999 But soon, extreme summer temperatures will shut down all work. 959 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,999 But soon, extreme summer temperatures will shut down all work. 960 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,359 But soon, extreme summer temperatures will shut down all work. 961 00:24:43,000 --> 00:24:43,999 Sounds like he's coming, Col. Bit of luck he's got the oil. Yeah. 962 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,999 Sounds like he's coming, Col. Bit of luck he's got the oil. Yeah. 963 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:46,479 Sounds like he's coming, Col. Bit of luck he's got the oil. Yeah. 964 00:24:50,840 --> 00:24:51,999 No worries. No worries, mate. 965 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:52,839 No worries. No worries, mate. 966 00:24:54,400 --> 00:24:55,719 OK. 967 00:24:59,560 --> 00:24:59,999 She's right, Col, we can make a start. 968 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,999 She's right, Col, we can make a start. 969 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:02,959 She's right, Col, we can make a start. 970 00:25:03,040 --> 00:25:03,999 Cool. 971 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:04,519 Cool. 972 00:25:07,200 --> 00:25:07,999 They're searching for good opal colour, 973 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,639 They're searching for good opal colour, 974 00:25:09,720 --> 00:25:09,999 from blues and greens to the rarest and most valuable, red. 975 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,999 from blues and greens to the rarest and most valuable, red. 976 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,839 from blues and greens to the rarest and most valuable, red. 977 00:25:15,760 --> 00:25:15,999 We've just run into a little family here of rocks. 978 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:17,999 We've just run into a little family here of rocks. 979 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,719 We've just run into a little family here of rocks. 980 00:25:18,800 --> 00:25:19,999 This one here come off the end of this one here. Have a look at this. 981 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,999 This one here come off the end of this one here. Have a look at this. 982 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:22,039 This one here come off the end of this one here. Have a look at this. 983 00:25:25,200 --> 00:25:25,999 See if we can sneak a tooth behind here, pop that whole trunk out. 984 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:27,999 See if we can sneak a tooth behind here, pop that whole trunk out. 985 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:28,599 See if we can sneak a tooth behind here, pop that whole trunk out. 986 00:25:28,680 --> 00:25:29,999 Hopefully, it'll come out and that will be sitting on top of it. 987 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,719 Hopefully, it'll come out and that will be sitting on top of it. 988 00:25:35,800 --> 00:25:35,999 There we go. Beautiful. 989 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,999 There we go. Beautiful. 990 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:38,279 There we go. Beautiful. 991 00:25:39,360 --> 00:25:39,999 This is sandstone and this is clay. 992 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:41,599 This is sandstone and this is clay. 993 00:25:41,680 --> 00:25:41,999 And the rocks are stuck up against the sandstone. 994 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,999 And the rocks are stuck up against the sandstone. 995 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:44,879 And the rocks are stuck up against the sandstone. 996 00:25:44,960 --> 00:25:45,999 So, we've gotta try and separate without hurting them. 997 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,519 So, we've gotta try and separate without hurting them. 998 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,879 Gone a bit bloody boring here, mate. 999 00:26:03,960 --> 00:26:03,999 We haven't seen any colour for a bit. 1000 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,799 We haven't seen any colour for a bit. 1001 00:26:07,040 --> 00:26:07,999 And it's getting a bit hot. Hammer's getting heavy. 1002 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,999 And it's getting a bit hot. Hammer's getting heavy. 1003 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:10,439 And it's getting a bit hot. Hammer's getting heavy. 1004 00:26:15,480 --> 00:26:15,999 Decent colour. Look at that one. 1005 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:17,999 Decent colour. Look at that one. 1006 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,279 Decent colour. Look at that one. 1007 00:26:18,360 --> 00:26:19,999 That's nice and bright. Bloody hell. 1008 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:20,879 That's nice and bright. Bloody hell. 1009 00:26:20,960 --> 00:26:21,999 Yeah. Nice bit of blue-green, nice and thick, too. 1010 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:23,999 Yeah. Nice bit of blue-green, nice and thick, too. 1011 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:24,399 Yeah. Nice bit of blue-green, nice and thick, too. 1012 00:26:24,480 --> 00:26:25,999 So, maybe, there'll be more stuff as we go in, I reckon. 1013 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,719 So, maybe, there'll be more stuff as we go in, I reckon. 1014 00:26:27,800 --> 00:26:27,999 Off we go. They're all here. Right along there. Look at that. 1015 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,999 Off we go. They're all here. Right along there. Look at that. 1016 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,519 Off we go. They're all here. Right along there. Look at that. 1017 00:26:31,600 --> 00:26:31,999 Quite a big nest, eh? Yeah, yeah. 1018 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:33,599 Quite a big nest, eh? Yeah, yeah. 1019 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:35,999 Oh, here we go. 1020 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,439 Oh, here we go. 1021 00:26:36,520 --> 00:26:37,999 (ALL LAUGHING) 1022 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:38,079 (ALL LAUGHING) 1023 00:26:39,200 --> 00:26:39,999 I'm getting excited. 1024 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:41,039 I'm getting excited. 1025 00:26:44,920 --> 00:26:45,999 Wow, check that out, boys. 1026 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:47,799 Wow, check that out, boys. 1027 00:26:47,880 --> 00:26:47,999 Whoa-ho! Look at this nice colour. 1028 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,999 Whoa-ho! Look at this nice colour. 1029 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,359 Whoa-ho! Look at this nice colour. 1030 00:26:51,440 --> 00:26:51,999 There's some little stones there. 1031 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,079 There's some little stones there. 1032 00:26:55,080 --> 00:26:55,999 Oi, look at this, fellas. Oh. 1033 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,999 Oi, look at this, fellas. Oh. 1034 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:58,199 Oi, look at this, fellas. Oh. 1035 00:26:58,280 --> 00:26:59,999 Bloody hell. Oh, it's red. 1036 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,039 Bloody hell. Oh, it's red. 1037 00:27:01,120 --> 00:27:01,999 Red! Yeah! Red, mate, look at that. 1038 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:03,919 Red! Yeah! Red, mate, look at that. 1039 00:27:04,520 --> 00:27:05,999 There you go, that's how it happens. Oh, flashes to green one way. 1040 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,399 There you go, that's how it happens. Oh, flashes to green one way. 1041 00:27:07,480 --> 00:27:07,999 One way green, one way red. 1042 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,479 One way green, one way red. 1043 00:27:09,560 --> 00:27:09,999 That's a kingstone, mate. That is a kingstone. 1044 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,879 That's a kingstone, mate. That is a kingstone. 1045 00:27:11,960 --> 00:27:11,999 That's bloody beautiful. That's a gem. 1046 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,959 That's bloody beautiful. That's a gem. 1047 00:27:14,040 --> 00:27:15,679 (ALL LAUGHING) 1048 00:27:16,640 --> 00:27:17,999 Oh, looks pretty! It is red. 1049 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,999 Oh, looks pretty! It is red. 1050 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:20,359 Oh, looks pretty! It is red. 1051 00:27:25,080 --> 00:27:25,999 (LAUGHS) 1052 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:26,199 (LAUGHS) 1053 00:27:26,280 --> 00:27:27,999 That is very good colour. That is beautiful. 1054 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:28,919 That is very good colour. That is beautiful. 1055 00:27:29,000 --> 00:27:29,999 That shows what this place is capable of. 1056 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,999 That shows what this place is capable of. 1057 00:27:38,520 --> 00:27:39,999 Yesterday, I found a few little bits of trace. 1058 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,359 Yesterday, I found a few little bits of trace. 1059 00:27:41,440 --> 00:27:41,999 I'm just gonna drop some cables down there now, 1060 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,999 I'm just gonna drop some cables down there now, 1061 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:44,239 I'm just gonna drop some cables down there now, 1062 00:27:44,320 --> 00:27:45,999 get a jackhammer and some lights down there. 1063 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:47,039 get a jackhammer and some lights down there. 1064 00:27:47,120 --> 00:27:47,999 Have a bit of a dig and just see what it looks like. 1065 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,439 Have a bit of a dig and just see what it looks like. 1066 00:27:50,160 --> 00:27:51,999 At Dodgy's, Rod faces a $350 lease renewal fee. 1067 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,999 At Dodgy's, Rod faces a $350 lease renewal fee. 1068 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,279 At Dodgy's, Rod faces a $350 lease renewal fee. 1069 00:27:55,360 --> 00:27:55,999 Still short of his season target, he needs to prove it's worth keeping. 1070 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,999 Still short of his season target, he needs to prove it's worth keeping. 1071 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,839 Still short of his season target, he needs to prove it's worth keeping. 1072 00:27:59,920 --> 00:27:59,999 Now, you stay. Stay. 1073 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,999 Now, you stay. Stay. 1074 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:02,759 Now, you stay. Stay. 1075 00:28:02,840 --> 00:28:03,999 When you're doing it tough, that's hard money to come up with. 1076 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,919 When you're doing it tough, that's hard money to come up with. 1077 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,999 I've gotta sort of figure out if it's worth hanging on to. 1078 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:09,879 I've gotta sort of figure out if it's worth hanging on to. 1079 00:28:11,680 --> 00:28:11,999 Complicating matters, ratters have been stealing opal from the mine. 1080 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,999 Complicating matters, ratters have been stealing opal from the mine. 1081 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,999 Complicating matters, ratters have been stealing opal from the mine. 1082 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:16,039 Complicating matters, ratters have been stealing opal from the mine. 1083 00:28:16,120 --> 00:28:17,999 This is where they left that little bit of potch for me, so... 1084 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,239 This is where they left that little bit of potch for me, so... 1085 00:28:19,320 --> 00:28:19,999 Hook in, I guess. (WHIRRING) 1086 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,759 Hook in, I guess. (WHIRRING) 1087 00:28:32,200 --> 00:28:33,839 Where's the colour? 1088 00:28:35,000 --> 00:28:35,999 Some bloody junky ratter (BLEEP) got it, I guess. 1089 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,999 Some bloody junky ratter (BLEEP) got it, I guess. 1090 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:38,399 Some bloody junky ratter (BLEEP) got it, I guess. 1091 00:28:40,560 --> 00:28:41,999 Look at that. They missed a bit. That's nice colour. 1092 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,999 Look at that. They missed a bit. That's nice colour. 1093 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:44,719 Look at that. They missed a bit. That's nice colour. 1094 00:28:44,800 --> 00:28:45,999 And that's obviously why they've been digging here. 1095 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,999 And that's obviously why they've been digging here. 1096 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,159 And that's obviously why they've been digging here. 1097 00:28:48,240 --> 00:28:49,999 That's enough to get the old heart beating quicker, I reckon. 1098 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,079 That's enough to get the old heart beating quicker, I reckon. 1099 00:28:51,160 --> 00:28:51,999 It's a nice colour, I think we're gonna keep it. 1100 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,999 It's a nice colour, I think we're gonna keep it. 1101 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,039 It's a nice colour, I think we're gonna keep it. 1102 00:28:55,960 --> 00:28:55,999 That's enough to get me excited. 1103 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,959 That's enough to get me excited. 1104 00:28:58,040 --> 00:28:59,999 I think we'll keep it, we'll renew the lease. 1105 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,679 I think we'll keep it, we'll renew the lease. 1106 00:29:00,760 --> 00:29:01,999 You can always guarantee if you got ratters in a mine, 1107 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,559 You can always guarantee if you got ratters in a mine, 1108 00:29:03,640 --> 00:29:03,999 you've got colour in the mine. 1109 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,639 you've got colour in the mine. 1110 00:29:08,600 --> 00:29:09,999 (SIGHS) 1111 00:29:11,520 --> 00:29:11,999 These weren't here yesterday. 1112 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,519 These weren't here yesterday. 1113 00:29:15,880 --> 00:29:15,999 These definitely weren't here yesterday, and neither was this. 1114 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,999 These definitely weren't here yesterday, and neither was this. 1115 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,839 These definitely weren't here yesterday, and neither was this. 1116 00:29:22,280 --> 00:29:23,999 See, that's fresh. 1117 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,279 See, that's fresh. 1118 00:29:25,720 --> 00:29:25,999 Someone's been down here last night cos that wasn't there yesterday. 1119 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,999 Someone's been down here last night cos that wasn't there yesterday. 1120 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:28,479 Someone's been down here last night cos that wasn't there yesterday. 1121 00:29:28,560 --> 00:29:29,999 Cos we were in here, I would have saw it. 1122 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,799 Cos we were in here, I would have saw it. 1123 00:29:30,880 --> 00:29:31,999 Last night, they were here. The only way to stop them 1124 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,239 Last night, they were here. The only way to stop them 1125 00:29:33,320 --> 00:29:33,999 is to be here when they are here, so I'm coming back tonight, stuff 'em. 1126 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,999 is to be here when they are here, so I'm coming back tonight, stuff 'em. 1127 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:36,759 is to be here when they are here, so I'm coming back tonight, stuff 'em. 1128 00:29:41,160 --> 00:29:41,999 Well, the ratters are active. They're about. 1129 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,639 Well, the ratters are active. They're about. 1130 00:29:43,720 --> 00:29:43,999 All I can do is go out to the claim and find myself a box tree 1131 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:45,999 All I can do is go out to the claim and find myself a box tree 1132 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,479 All I can do is go out to the claim and find myself a box tree 1133 00:29:47,560 --> 00:29:47,999 to sit underneath and wait, and see if they turn up or not. 1134 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,999 to sit underneath and wait, and see if they turn up or not. 1135 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:50,439 to sit underneath and wait, and see if they turn up or not. 1136 00:29:53,840 --> 00:29:53,999 Let's do this. 1137 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,359 Let's do this. 1138 00:29:55,440 --> 00:29:55,999 With partner Les still away, Rod's staking out the claim alone. 1139 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:57,999 With partner Les still away, Rod's staking out the claim alone. 1140 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,799 With partner Les still away, Rod's staking out the claim alone. 1141 00:29:59,880 --> 00:29:59,999 The way I gotta do it is get out there, 1142 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,999 The way I gotta do it is get out there, 1143 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:02,279 The way I gotta do it is get out there, 1144 00:30:02,360 --> 00:30:03,999 hide this away in the scrub a little bit, 1145 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:04,759 hide this away in the scrub a little bit, 1146 00:30:04,840 --> 00:30:05,999 just find a tree and sit underneath the tree and wait. 1147 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,999 just find a tree and sit underneath the tree and wait. 1148 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:08,479 just find a tree and sit underneath the tree and wait. 1149 00:30:08,560 --> 00:30:09,999 Can't have any lights or anything on. 1150 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:11,319 Can't have any lights or anything on. 1151 00:30:11,400 --> 00:30:11,999 I gotta be a bit smart, a bit careful. 1152 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,919 I gotta be a bit smart, a bit careful. 1153 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,999 A pick handle ain't much good against a shotgun. 1154 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:16,839 A pick handle ain't much good against a shotgun. 1155 00:30:19,080 --> 00:30:19,999 They won't see us from here, I don't think. 1156 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,519 They won't see us from here, I don't think. 1157 00:30:27,080 --> 00:30:27,999 You don't know whether they're going to turn up. 1158 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,479 You don't know whether they're going to turn up. 1159 00:30:29,560 --> 00:30:29,999 You don't know whether it's one bloke or four blokes. 1160 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,999 You don't know whether it's one bloke or four blokes. 1161 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:32,239 You don't know whether it's one bloke or four blokes. 1162 00:30:32,320 --> 00:30:33,999 You don't know whether they've got guns. 1163 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:34,319 You don't know whether they've got guns. 1164 00:30:35,800 --> 00:30:35,999 You just have to wait and see what happens. 1165 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,799 You just have to wait and see what happens. 1166 00:30:38,480 --> 00:30:39,999 I'd sooner cop a flogging 1167 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:40,559 I'd sooner cop a flogging 1168 00:30:40,640 --> 00:30:41,999 than let someone steal off me. 1169 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,959 than let someone steal off me. 1170 00:30:44,040 --> 00:30:45,999 I've copped floggings before. You heal, you'll get over em. 1171 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:47,999 I've copped floggings before. You heal, you'll get over em. 1172 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,599 I've copped floggings before. You heal, you'll get over em. 1173 00:30:48,680 --> 00:30:49,999 But you don't heal or get over being a dog, 1174 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,999 But you don't heal or get over being a dog, 1175 00:30:52,080 --> 00:30:53,999 and laying down and letting people walk all over you. 1176 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,519 and laying down and letting people walk all over you. 1177 00:31:04,560 --> 00:31:05,999 Hello, here we go. 1178 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,559 Hello, here we go. 1179 00:31:07,560 --> 00:31:07,999 They're there. Look. 1180 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,559 They're there. Look. 1181 00:31:13,360 --> 00:31:13,999 Nah! I think that's just one of the boys going home from the pub. 1182 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,999 Nah! I think that's just one of the boys going home from the pub. 1183 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:16,759 Nah! I think that's just one of the boys going home from the pub. 1184 00:31:16,840 --> 00:31:17,999 I think we might put that one down to a false alarm. 1185 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,559 I think we might put that one down to a false alarm. 1186 00:31:25,160 --> 00:31:25,999 (VEHICLE APPROACHES) 1187 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:27,159 (VEHICLE APPROACHES) 1188 00:31:29,000 --> 00:31:29,999 Ooh, that sounds like a car. 1189 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,039 Ooh, that sounds like a car. 1190 00:31:34,720 --> 00:31:35,999 Yeah, this is it. Righto. 1191 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,719 Yeah, this is it. Righto. 1192 00:31:36,800 --> 00:31:37,999 This is it, fellas. This is it. 1193 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:38,999 This is it, fellas. This is it. 1194 00:31:47,720 --> 00:31:47,999 Hey, you thieving (BLEEP)! Better run! 1195 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,999 Hey, you thieving (BLEEP)! Better run! 1196 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:50,559 Hey, you thieving (BLEEP)! Better run! 1197 00:31:52,400 --> 00:31:53,999 You, mate! Oi, oi, squitter! 1198 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,399 You, mate! Oi, oi, squitter! 1199 00:31:55,680 --> 00:31:55,999 I saw ya! 1200 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:57,679 I saw ya! 1201 00:31:59,080 --> 00:31:59,999 Don't rush, cos I know who you are. 1202 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,999 Don't rush, cos I know who you are. 1203 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:02,479 Don't rush, cos I know who you are. 1204 00:32:02,560 --> 00:32:03,999 He's just a little (BLEEP) grub. 1205 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:04,559 He's just a little (BLEEP) grub. 1206 00:32:05,760 --> 00:32:05,999 I can pay him a visit. 1207 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,439 I can pay him a visit. 1208 00:32:08,440 --> 00:32:09,999 That's the end of our ratter problem. 1209 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:10,439 That's the end of our ratter problem. 1210 00:32:16,600 --> 00:32:17,999 To secure Dodgy's claim, Rod needs to sell the opal he found 1211 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,999 To secure Dodgy's claim, Rod needs to sell the opal he found 1212 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:20,719 To secure Dodgy's claim, Rod needs to sell the opal he found 1213 00:32:20,800 --> 00:32:21,999 to help pay for the $350 renewal fee. 1214 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,999 to help pay for the $350 renewal fee. 1215 00:32:24,840 --> 00:32:25,999 Whenever I get some reasonable stones 1216 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,439 Whenever I get some reasonable stones 1217 00:32:27,520 --> 00:32:27,999 that are only little and don't cost much money, 1218 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:29,999 that are only little and don't cost much money, 1219 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,079 that are only little and don't cost much money, 1220 00:32:30,160 --> 00:32:31,999 I run 'em down to Sandra. She's very easy to deal with. 1221 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,159 I run 'em down to Sandra. She's very easy to deal with. 1222 00:32:34,360 --> 00:32:35,999 You home, Sandra? Come on in. 1223 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,599 You home, Sandra? Come on in. 1224 00:32:36,680 --> 00:32:37,999 I've got something for ya. Oh, beauty. 1225 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:38,999 I've got something for ya. Oh, beauty. 1226 00:32:39,080 --> 00:32:39,999 I've been waiting, I need a little bit of extra. 1227 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:41,239 I've been waiting, I need a little bit of extra. 1228 00:32:41,320 --> 00:32:41,999 They're not spectacular, but I think you might be able to do something with them. 1229 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,999 They're not spectacular, but I think you might be able to do something with them. 1230 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:45,679 They're not spectacular, but I think you might be able to do something with them. 1231 00:32:45,760 --> 00:32:45,999 Yep. There's a couple of them. 1232 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,479 Yep. There's a couple of them. 1233 00:32:47,560 --> 00:32:47,999 There's a couple of little ones you can do something with. Yeah, that one I can. Definitely. 1234 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,999 There's a couple of little ones you can do something with. Yeah, that one I can. Definitely. 1235 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,999 There's a couple of little ones you can do something with. Yeah, that one I can. Definitely. 1236 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:52,239 There's a couple of little ones you can do something with. Yeah, that one I can. Definitely. 1237 00:32:52,320 --> 00:32:53,999 You'll get a couple of rings out 'em and maybe a pendant. 1238 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,399 You'll get a couple of rings out 'em and maybe a pendant. 1239 00:32:55,480 --> 00:32:55,999 That's a nice one. 1240 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,279 That's a nice one. 1241 00:32:58,120 --> 00:32:59,999 That should come up actually quite nice. Yeah. 1242 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,479 That should come up actually quite nice. Yeah. 1243 00:33:01,040 --> 00:33:01,999 What are you looking at for the whole lot? 1244 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:02,999 What are you looking at for the whole lot? 1245 00:33:03,080 --> 00:33:03,999 Oh, I don't know, Sandra. I reckon, to you, $300. 1246 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,999 Oh, I don't know, Sandra. I reckon, to you, $300. 1247 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,559 Oh, I don't know, Sandra. I reckon, to you, $300. 1248 00:33:06,640 --> 00:33:07,999 A bit of work in that one. 1249 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:08,639 A bit of work in that one. 1250 00:33:09,760 --> 00:33:09,999 Hm, $300? 1251 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,439 Hm, $300? 1252 00:33:12,240 --> 00:33:13,999 What do you wanna give me? 1253 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,439 What do you wanna give me? 1254 00:33:14,520 --> 00:33:15,999 I reckon about $250. $250? 1255 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,279 I reckon about $250. $250? 1256 00:33:17,360 --> 00:33:17,999 Well, I say it's fair, $250. 1257 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,199 Well, I say it's fair, $250. 1258 00:33:20,360 --> 00:33:21,999 That will do me. I'm happy with that. 1259 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:22,359 That will do me. I'm happy with that. 1260 00:33:22,440 --> 00:33:23,999 $250 is done. Good on ya, Sandra. Thank you very much. 1261 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,079 $250 is done. Good on ya, Sandra. Thank you very much. 1262 00:33:25,160 --> 00:33:25,999 Yeah, I'll even chuck a tin in. 1263 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,239 Yeah, I'll even chuck a tin in. 1264 00:33:27,320 --> 00:33:27,999 (LAUGHS) 1265 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:28,759 (LAUGHS) 1266 00:33:30,280 --> 00:33:31,999 With $250 from the sale, 1267 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:32,999 With $250 from the sale, 1268 00:33:33,080 --> 00:33:33,999 Rod has enough money to renew the lease on the mine. 1269 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,999 Rod has enough money to renew the lease on the mine. 1270 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,079 Rod has enough money to renew the lease on the mine. 1271 00:33:37,160 --> 00:33:37,999 I'm pretty happy, to tell you the truth. 1272 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,159 I'm pretty happy, to tell you the truth. 1273 00:33:39,240 --> 00:33:39,999 Old Les is away, so he's missed out 1274 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,999 Old Les is away, so he's missed out 1275 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:42,039 Old Les is away, so he's missed out 1276 00:33:42,120 --> 00:33:43,999 on a bit of bloody excitement and a bit of fun. 1277 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:44,879 on a bit of bloody excitement and a bit of fun. 1278 00:33:44,960 --> 00:33:45,999 But with us renewing the lease and going back there to work... 1279 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,999 But with us renewing the lease and going back there to work... 1280 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,079 But with us renewing the lease and going back there to work... 1281 00:33:48,160 --> 00:33:49,999 To get that bit of colour, I didn't do very much digging at all. 1282 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,959 To get that bit of colour, I didn't do very much digging at all. 1283 00:33:52,040 --> 00:33:53,959 So another good sign. 1284 00:33:54,040 --> 00:33:55,999 Hold on! Where are we going? 1285 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,119 Hold on! Where are we going? 1286 00:33:57,200 --> 00:33:57,999 (LAUGHS) 1287 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:59,199 (LAUGHS) 1288 00:34:00,360 --> 00:34:01,999 How flash is that, eh? 1289 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:02,359 How flash is that, eh? 1290 00:34:02,440 --> 00:34:03,999 Wow! I know how to treat a girl. 1291 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:04,519 Wow! I know how to treat a girl. 1292 00:34:04,600 --> 00:34:05,999 This looks good. That's beautiful. 1293 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,359 This looks good. That's beautiful. 1294 00:34:08,560 --> 00:34:09,999 Love you. Love you, too. 1295 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:10,799 Love you. Love you, too. 1296 00:34:10,880 --> 00:34:11,999 Best wife I've ever had. (LAUGHS) 1297 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,599 Best wife I've ever had. (LAUGHS) 1298 00:34:22,760 --> 00:34:23,999 (RINGING TONE) 1299 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,559 (RINGING TONE) 1300 00:34:25,640 --> 00:34:25,999 It's smashed. I'll have to try him later. 1301 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:27,999 It's smashed. I'll have to try him later. 1302 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:28,199 It's smashed. I'll have to try him later. 1303 00:34:28,920 --> 00:34:29,999 Very frustrating. 1304 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,239 Very frustrating. 1305 00:34:31,360 --> 00:34:31,999 On the penultimate day of their mining season, 1306 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,879 On the penultimate day of their mining season, 1307 00:34:33,960 --> 00:34:33,999 the Cheals' truck, 1308 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:35,679 the Cheals' truck, 1309 00:34:35,760 --> 00:34:35,999 full of potentially opal-bearing dirt, is busted. 1310 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,999 full of potentially opal-bearing dirt, is busted. 1311 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:38,959 full of potentially opal-bearing dirt, is busted. 1312 00:34:43,720 --> 00:34:43,999 She snapped off. 1313 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,519 She snapped off. 1314 00:34:46,520 --> 00:34:47,999 The nearest town for a new tie rod end 1315 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,879 The nearest town for a new tie rod end 1316 00:34:48,960 --> 00:34:49,999 is Walgett, 80 kilometres away. 1317 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,119 is Walgett, 80 kilometres away. 1318 00:34:51,200 --> 00:34:51,999 But first, Chris has to get the broken one off. 1319 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,999 But first, Chris has to get the broken one off. 1320 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,439 But first, Chris has to get the broken one off. 1321 00:34:57,280 --> 00:34:57,999 That's not coming out. That's not gonna in a hurry. 1322 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,999 That's not coming out. That's not gonna in a hurry. 1323 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,039 That's not coming out. That's not gonna in a hurry. 1324 00:35:01,120 --> 00:35:01,999 So me brother's trying to track one down in Walgett. 1325 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:03,679 So me brother's trying to track one down in Walgett. 1326 00:35:03,760 --> 00:35:03,999 He said he will come up, give us a hand to get it out. 1327 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:05,999 He said he will come up, give us a hand to get it out. 1328 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,999 He said he will come up, give us a hand to get it out. 1329 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:08,479 He said he will come up, give us a hand to get it out. 1330 00:35:08,560 --> 00:35:09,999 This is what he does, you know. 1331 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:10,559 This is what he does, you know. 1332 00:35:10,640 --> 00:35:11,999 He fixes trucks and tractors and whatever else. 1333 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,359 He fixes trucks and tractors and whatever else. 1334 00:35:13,440 --> 00:35:13,999 He's a pretty handy mechanic. 1335 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,239 He's a pretty handy mechanic. 1336 00:35:15,320 --> 00:35:15,999 How are you going, brother? Good. Thanks for coming up. 1337 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:17,999 How are you going, brother? Good. Thanks for coming up. 1338 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,639 How are you going, brother? Good. Thanks for coming up. 1339 00:35:18,720 --> 00:35:19,999 Uncle Jeffo just arrived. 1340 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:20,719 Uncle Jeffo just arrived. 1341 00:35:20,800 --> 00:35:21,999 He's got a new tie bar, crowbar, everything. 1342 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:22,839 He's got a new tie bar, crowbar, everything. 1343 00:35:22,920 --> 00:35:23,999 We'll try to get the old one off. We had a bit of trouble earlier. 1344 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,639 We'll try to get the old one off. We had a bit of trouble earlier. 1345 00:35:25,720 --> 00:35:25,999 But he's the expert, so he can hopefully sort something out. 1346 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:27,999 But he's the expert, so he can hopefully sort something out. 1347 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,639 But he's the expert, so he can hopefully sort something out. 1348 00:35:28,720 --> 00:35:29,999 And then we'll get the new one on and hopefully get going. 1349 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,559 And then we'll get the new one on and hopefully get going. 1350 00:35:37,720 --> 00:35:37,999 It's off now. We drop this one out and snap the other one. 1351 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,999 It's off now. We drop this one out and snap the other one. 1352 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,319 It's off now. We drop this one out and snap the other one. 1353 00:35:41,400 --> 00:35:41,999 Getting this out here, so we'll take this back to the workshop, 1354 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999 Getting this out here, so we'll take this back to the workshop, 1355 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,799 Getting this out here, so we'll take this back to the workshop, 1356 00:35:45,880 --> 00:35:45,999 undo 'em down there, and fix it all up. 1357 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,999 undo 'em down there, and fix it all up. 1358 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,119 undo 'em down there, and fix it all up. 1359 00:35:48,200 --> 00:35:49,999 Frustrating, but we'll just try and get back tonight 1360 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:50,799 Frustrating, but we'll just try and get back tonight 1361 00:35:50,880 --> 00:35:51,999 and get it finished off. 1362 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:52,879 and get it finished off. 1363 00:35:59,720 --> 00:35:59,999 The Cheals return from Walgett 1364 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,719 The Cheals return from Walgett 1365 00:36:01,800 --> 00:36:01,999 with the parts they need to fix the truck. 1366 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,999 with the parts they need to fix the truck. 1367 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:04,519 with the parts they need to fix the truck. 1368 00:36:04,600 --> 00:36:05,999 I'll need one of you on one side to hold it up. 1369 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,999 I'll need one of you on one side to hold it up. 1370 00:36:08,080 --> 00:36:09,999 Keep it out of the dirt. We'll start the truck. 1371 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:10,799 Keep it out of the dirt. We'll start the truck. 1372 00:36:10,880 --> 00:36:11,999 I'll get someone in on the steering wheel. 1373 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:12,999 I'll get someone in on the steering wheel. 1374 00:36:17,920 --> 00:36:17,999 Just go right hand down. Just slow. Turn. 1375 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,999 Just go right hand down. Just slow. Turn. 1376 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:20,799 Just go right hand down. Just slow. Turn. 1377 00:36:22,200 --> 00:36:23,359 Turn. 1378 00:36:24,760 --> 00:36:25,999 Whoa! Whoa! 1379 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:26,359 Whoa! Whoa! 1380 00:36:29,480 --> 00:36:29,999 Good days. 1381 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,479 Good days. 1382 00:36:31,560 --> 00:36:31,999 We got it on. Only took a few minutes. Still got light. 1383 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,999 We got it on. Only took a few minutes. Still got light. 1384 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:34,159 We got it on. Only took a few minutes. Still got light. 1385 00:36:37,120 --> 00:36:37,999 Righto. Pack that up. 1386 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,319 Righto. Pack that up. 1387 00:36:39,400 --> 00:36:39,999 Yeah, I am happy. Let's just hope... 1388 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:41,839 Yeah, I am happy. Let's just hope... 1389 00:36:41,920 --> 00:36:41,999 we have a good, smooth day tomorrow, you know? 1390 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,999 we have a good, smooth day tomorrow, you know? 1391 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:44,319 we have a good, smooth day tomorrow, you know? 1392 00:36:49,440 --> 00:36:49,999 With the truck fixed, the Cheals can finally deliver the 15 tonnes of dirt 1393 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,999 With the truck fixed, the Cheals can finally deliver the 15 tonnes of dirt 1394 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,999 With the truck fixed, the Cheals can finally deliver the 15 tonnes of dirt 1395 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:54,479 With the truck fixed, the Cheals can finally deliver the 15 tonnes of dirt 1396 00:36:54,560 --> 00:36:55,999 and with it, the hope of Chris being able to pay off crippling debt. 1397 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,999 and with it, the hope of Chris being able to pay off crippling debt. 1398 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:58,919 and with it, the hope of Chris being able to pay off crippling debt. 1399 00:36:59,520 --> 00:36:59,999 We're here, just about to start our last tail out of the season. 1400 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,999 We're here, just about to start our last tail out of the season. 1401 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,599 We're here, just about to start our last tail out of the season. 1402 00:37:03,680 --> 00:37:03,999 We had that breakdown yesterday which wrecked the whole day for us. 1403 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,999 We had that breakdown yesterday which wrecked the whole day for us. 1404 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,399 We had that breakdown yesterday which wrecked the whole day for us. 1405 00:37:07,480 --> 00:37:07,999 We were all very disappointed. 1406 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,039 We were all very disappointed. 1407 00:37:09,120 --> 00:37:09,999 Hopefully, we can finish the season on a high. 1408 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,039 Hopefully, we can finish the season on a high. 1409 00:37:11,120 --> 00:37:11,999 The agitator, a giant, water-filled rotating drum, 1410 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,999 The agitator, a giant, water-filled rotating drum, 1411 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,279 The agitator, a giant, water-filled rotating drum, 1412 00:37:15,360 --> 00:37:15,999 strips dirt from the sandstone, revealing any opal. 1413 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:17,999 strips dirt from the sandstone, revealing any opal. 1414 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,159 strips dirt from the sandstone, revealing any opal. 1415 00:37:19,240 --> 00:37:19,999 For us three to find opal together would be pretty special 1416 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,999 For us three to find opal together would be pretty special 1417 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:22,079 For us three to find opal together would be pretty special 1418 00:37:22,160 --> 00:37:23,999 so hopefully that's the case. 1419 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,159 so hopefully that's the case. 1420 00:37:30,320 --> 00:37:31,999 Geez, look at that colour. Ah. 1421 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,439 Geez, look at that colour. Ah. 1422 00:37:33,520 --> 00:37:33,999 I got him. That is bright. 1423 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,839 I got him. That is bright. 1424 00:37:37,080 --> 00:37:37,999 Holy... Look at the colour in that. 1425 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,999 Holy... Look at the colour in that. 1426 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:40,319 Holy... Look at the colour in that. 1427 00:37:40,400 --> 00:37:41,959 That's nice, eh? 1428 00:37:42,880 --> 00:37:43,999 Yeah, just started picking up really, really nice colour, 1429 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,999 Yeah, just started picking up really, really nice colour, 1430 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,479 Yeah, just started picking up really, really nice colour, 1431 00:37:46,560 --> 00:37:47,999 so, yeah, it's looking good, it's a good start. 1432 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,959 so, yeah, it's looking good, it's a good start. 1433 00:37:50,040 --> 00:37:51,999 Blue-purple stone. 1434 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:52,399 Blue-purple stone. 1435 00:37:52,480 --> 00:37:53,999 Check that one out. Oh. 1436 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,479 Check that one out. Oh. 1437 00:37:54,560 --> 00:37:55,999 Nice colour on black, too. 1438 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:56,079 Nice colour on black, too. 1439 00:37:57,000 --> 00:37:57,999 That's a nice colour. (LAUGHS) Oh! 1440 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,919 That's a nice colour. (LAUGHS) Oh! 1441 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,999 Look at that. They're OK. See that one? 1442 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:03,479 Look at that. They're OK. See that one? 1443 00:38:03,560 --> 00:38:03,999 Got one, Oscar, look at that one. 1444 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,999 Got one, Oscar, look at that one. 1445 00:38:06,080 --> 00:38:07,639 Yeah, that's bright. 1446 00:38:08,640 --> 00:38:09,999 Could cut a decent stone out of that, it's flashy. 1447 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,199 Could cut a decent stone out of that, it's flashy. 1448 00:38:11,840 --> 00:38:11,999 I think we got another little payday there. 1449 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,999 I think we got another little payday there. 1450 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:14,119 I think we got another little payday there. 1451 00:38:14,200 --> 00:38:15,479 Fella. 1452 00:38:16,600 --> 00:38:17,759 Guys. 1453 00:38:18,480 --> 00:38:19,839 My man. 1454 00:38:20,560 --> 00:38:21,999 The Cheals have found black opal, 1455 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:22,999 The Cheals have found black opal, 1456 00:38:23,080 --> 00:38:23,999 predominantly blue-green, with flashes of red and yellow. 1457 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,999 predominantly blue-green, with flashes of red and yellow. 1458 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,399 predominantly blue-green, with flashes of red and yellow. 1459 00:38:27,480 --> 00:38:27,999 It's in the rough, and there's an estimated 200 grams. 1460 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:29,999 It's in the rough, and there's an estimated 200 grams. 1461 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,839 It's in the rough, and there's an estimated 200 grams. 1462 00:38:32,360 --> 00:38:33,999 Fair bit of material. 1463 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:34,359 Fair bit of material. 1464 00:38:34,440 --> 00:38:35,999 What do you reckon, how much? 1465 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,239 What do you reckon, how much? 1466 00:38:36,320 --> 00:38:37,999 There's definitely five grand in the rough there. 1467 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,159 There's definitely five grand in the rough there. 1468 00:38:39,240 --> 00:38:39,999 And if a few of these rub up, we'll get ten grand. 1469 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,999 And if a few of these rub up, we'll get ten grand. 1470 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,799 And if a few of these rub up, we'll get ten grand. 1471 00:38:43,880 --> 00:38:43,999 We'll get ten grand for it. Yeah, I reckon. 1472 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:45,799 We'll get ten grand for it. Yeah, I reckon. 1473 00:38:46,640 --> 00:38:47,999 After a basic polish, 1474 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,639 After a basic polish, 1475 00:38:48,720 --> 00:38:49,999 the Cheals have an estimated $10,000 worth of opal. 1476 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,999 the Cheals have an estimated $10,000 worth of opal. 1477 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:52,599 the Cheals have an estimated $10,000 worth of opal. 1478 00:38:52,680 --> 00:38:53,999 Their 70% share brings their season total 1479 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,999 Their 70% share brings their season total 1480 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:56,079 Their 70% share brings their season total 1481 00:38:56,160 --> 00:38:57,999 to $29,400. 1482 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:58,399 to $29,400. 1483 00:38:58,880 --> 00:38:59,999 The prospects are a lot better going into next year 1484 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,759 The prospects are a lot better going into next year 1485 00:39:01,840 --> 00:39:01,999 than what they were at the start of it for me, that's for sure. 1486 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,999 than what they were at the start of it for me, that's for sure. 1487 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:04,279 than what they were at the start of it for me, that's for sure. 1488 00:39:04,360 --> 00:39:05,999 When we got that bit of opal, I felt the weight of the world lifting off me, 1489 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,999 When we got that bit of opal, I felt the weight of the world lifting off me, 1490 00:39:08,080 --> 00:39:09,999 because I knew it allowed me to just breathe a bit easier. 1491 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,439 because I knew it allowed me to just breathe a bit easier. 1492 00:39:11,520 --> 00:39:11,999 I had cost going out. Pressure came off me in that instant, really. 1493 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,999 I had cost going out. Pressure came off me in that instant, really. 1494 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:14,919 I had cost going out. Pressure came off me in that instant, really. 1495 00:39:16,440 --> 00:39:17,999 I feel proud. Dad never really asked, though. 1496 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,879 I feel proud. Dad never really asked, though. 1497 00:39:18,960 --> 00:39:19,999 He asked me to come up here and give him a hand 1498 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,919 He asked me to come up here and give him a hand 1499 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,399 and got it done. 1500 00:39:23,480 --> 00:39:23,999 We're happy as can be now. 1501 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,999 We're happy as can be now. 1502 00:39:26,160 --> 00:39:27,999 Finding over 20 grand, it definitely helps me next year, 1503 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,999 Finding over 20 grand, it definitely helps me next year, 1504 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:30,079 Finding over 20 grand, it definitely helps me next year, 1505 00:39:30,160 --> 00:39:31,999 there's a lot of expenses with uni and college, and just living in Sydney and stuff next year. 1506 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999 there's a lot of expenses with uni and college, and just living in Sydney and stuff next year. 1507 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,559 there's a lot of expenses with uni and college, and just living in Sydney and stuff next year. 1508 00:39:34,640 --> 00:39:35,999 In all the breaks we get, I'll be out here giving him a hand, 1509 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,759 In all the breaks we get, I'll be out here giving him a hand, 1510 00:39:37,840 --> 00:39:37,999 cos I love it, he loves it, it's good to do it together. 1511 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,999 cos I love it, he loves it, it's good to do it together. 1512 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:40,919 cos I love it, he loves it, it's good to do it together. 1513 00:39:41,920 --> 00:39:41,999 I'm really happy. It was a good end of the season, 1514 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,999 I'm really happy. It was a good end of the season, 1515 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:44,319 I'm really happy. It was a good end of the season, 1516 00:39:44,400 --> 00:39:45,999 knowing I've got country that's worthwhile digging in front of me. 1517 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,439 knowing I've got country that's worthwhile digging in front of me. 1518 00:39:47,520 --> 00:39:47,999 We'll be back next year. 1519 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,519 We'll be back next year. 1520 00:39:57,880 --> 00:39:57,999 If I can't see any colour, I'll throw it there. 1521 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:59,919 If I can't see any colour, I'll throw it there. 1522 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,999 If I see some colour, I throw it here. Right. Yeah. 1523 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:02,919 If I see some colour, I throw it here. Right. Yeah. 1524 00:40:03,000 --> 00:40:03,999 Col, Greg and Stoney are about to lose 1525 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:05,839 Col, Greg and Stoney are about to lose 1526 00:40:05,920 --> 00:40:05,999 access to land on their exploration permit. 1527 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,999 access to land on their exploration permit. 1528 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,079 access to land on their exploration permit. 1529 00:40:09,160 --> 00:40:09,999 They want to be convinced the site has potential 1530 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,759 They want to be convinced the site has potential 1531 00:40:11,840 --> 00:40:11,999 for high-end boulder opal. 1532 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,679 for high-end boulder opal. 1533 00:40:14,600 --> 00:40:15,999 Ah, yeah. This is a six-inch trim saw. 1534 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:16,839 Ah, yeah. This is a six-inch trim saw. 1535 00:40:16,920 --> 00:40:17,999 Very thin blade. Very good for cutting opal. 1536 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,559 Very thin blade. Very good for cutting opal. 1537 00:40:20,200 --> 00:40:21,999 What do you reckon, this one, eh? Yeah, get into them, I reckon. 1538 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,999 What do you reckon, this one, eh? Yeah, get into them, I reckon. 1539 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,079 What do you reckon, this one, eh? Yeah, get into them, I reckon. 1540 00:40:24,160 --> 00:40:25,999 What they find in these ironstone rocks 1541 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:26,559 What they find in these ironstone rocks 1542 00:40:26,640 --> 00:40:27,999 will decide if they stake a claim 1543 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:28,639 will decide if they stake a claim 1544 00:40:28,720 --> 00:40:29,999 and start a bigger operation next season, 1545 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,599 and start a bigger operation next season, 1546 00:40:31,680 --> 00:40:31,999 or abandon it, wasting four days' mining and thousands of dollars. 1547 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,999 or abandon it, wasting four days' mining and thousands of dollars. 1548 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,759 or abandon it, wasting four days' mining and thousands of dollars. 1549 00:40:36,360 --> 00:40:37,999 Let the saw answer your questions. 1550 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:38,359 Let the saw answer your questions. 1551 00:40:38,440 --> 00:40:39,999 And some do and some don't. 1552 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:40,439 And some do and some don't. 1553 00:40:40,520 --> 00:40:41,959 I'll do this one. 1554 00:40:45,680 --> 00:40:45,999 Greg's had 40 years cutting experience. 1555 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,999 Greg's had 40 years cutting experience. 1556 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,839 Greg's had 40 years cutting experience. 1557 00:40:48,920 --> 00:40:49,999 But one slip of the saw could destroy the opal. 1558 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,999 But one slip of the saw could destroy the opal. 1559 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:52,239 But one slip of the saw could destroy the opal. 1560 00:40:56,360 --> 00:40:57,999 (LAUGHS) Oh, there we go. 1561 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,359 (LAUGHS) Oh, there we go. 1562 00:41:00,520 --> 00:41:01,999 That's a weight. That's what we're looking for, boys. 1563 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:02,759 That's a weight. That's what we're looking for, boys. 1564 00:41:02,840 --> 00:41:03,999 Ooh, look at that. 1565 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:04,839 Ooh, look at that. 1566 00:41:04,920 --> 00:41:05,999 Yeah, big chunks. Nice colour. 1567 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,959 Yeah, big chunks. Nice colour. 1568 00:41:07,040 --> 00:41:07,999 Bloody nice. Good stuff. 1569 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,239 Bloody nice. Good stuff. 1570 00:41:11,880 --> 00:41:11,999 See how this one looks, Greg. Yeah. 1571 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,999 See how this one looks, Greg. Yeah. 1572 00:41:14,080 --> 00:41:15,999 This one's kingstone. It's the best quality opal. 1573 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,999 This one's kingstone. It's the best quality opal. 1574 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,039 This one's kingstone. It's the best quality opal. 1575 00:41:18,120 --> 00:41:19,999 Hopefully, it runs in here, and it'll be good. 1576 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,039 Hopefully, it runs in here, and it'll be good. 1577 00:41:21,120 --> 00:41:21,999 I hope we pick it up on the first cut. 1578 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,999 I hope we pick it up on the first cut. 1579 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,399 I hope we pick it up on the first cut. 1580 00:41:24,480 --> 00:41:25,999 The kingstone shows rare red opal on the face. 1581 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,999 The kingstone shows rare red opal on the face. 1582 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:28,479 The kingstone shows rare red opal on the face. 1583 00:41:28,560 --> 00:41:29,999 If it continues inside, it could be worth tens of thousands of dollars. 1584 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,999 If it continues inside, it could be worth tens of thousands of dollars. 1585 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,159 If it continues inside, it could be worth tens of thousands of dollars. 1586 00:41:35,160 --> 00:41:35,999 Let's see if there's something there. 1587 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,999 Let's see if there's something there. 1588 00:41:38,320 --> 00:41:39,999 No, it didn't run there. Ah! 1589 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:40,319 No, it didn't run there. Ah! 1590 00:41:41,440 --> 00:41:41,999 When I sawed it, the first saw cut didn't show any more opal. 1591 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,999 When I sawed it, the first saw cut didn't show any more opal. 1592 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,559 When I sawed it, the first saw cut didn't show any more opal. 1593 00:41:46,680 --> 00:41:47,999 Greg tries a second cut straight through the middle of the stone. 1594 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,999 Greg tries a second cut straight through the middle of the stone. 1595 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,279 Greg tries a second cut straight through the middle of the stone. 1596 00:41:51,360 --> 00:41:51,999 We're getting close. 1597 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,359 We're getting close. 1598 00:41:54,520 --> 00:41:55,959 Won't be long. 1599 00:41:57,120 --> 00:41:57,999 Here we go. Here we go. 1600 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:59,519 Here we go. Here we go. 1601 00:42:02,440 --> 00:42:03,999 That's runnin'. Runnin'! 1602 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,319 That's runnin'. Runnin'! 1603 00:42:05,400 --> 00:42:05,999 Runnin'! Goes from side to side. (LAUGHS) 1604 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,999 Runnin'! Goes from side to side. (LAUGHS) 1605 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:08,479 Runnin'! Goes from side to side. (LAUGHS) 1606 00:42:08,560 --> 00:42:09,999 The most beautiful colour inside. I can see it now, yeah. 1607 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,999 The most beautiful colour inside. I can see it now, yeah. 1608 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,439 The most beautiful colour inside. I can see it now, yeah. 1609 00:42:12,520 --> 00:42:13,999 That's definitely one chunky stone. 1610 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,119 That's definitely one chunky stone. 1611 00:42:16,760 --> 00:42:17,999 That's what it's all about, eh? Yeah. Meant to be, Stoney. 1612 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,999 That's what it's all about, eh? Yeah. Meant to be, Stoney. 1613 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:20,279 That's what it's all about, eh? Yeah. Meant to be, Stoney. 1614 00:42:20,360 --> 00:42:21,999 She's worth a few bucks. Don't worry about that. 1615 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:22,599 She's worth a few bucks. Don't worry about that. 1616 00:42:22,680 --> 00:42:23,999 Definitely. That gives hope. We must keep digging. 1617 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,999 Definitely. That gives hope. We must keep digging. 1618 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:26,039 Definitely. That gives hope. We must keep digging. 1619 00:42:27,200 --> 00:42:27,999 They have high quality boulder opal, 1620 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,799 They have high quality boulder opal, 1621 00:42:29,880 --> 00:42:29,999 ranging from prized red through to mid-value blues and greens. 1622 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,999 ranging from prized red through to mid-value blues and greens. 1623 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,999 ranging from prized red through to mid-value blues and greens. 1624 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:34,639 ranging from prized red through to mid-value blues and greens. 1625 00:42:34,720 --> 00:42:35,999 It's been sawn, and there's five kilograms. 1626 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,919 It's been sawn, and there's five kilograms. 1627 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,999 Potentially, between those two bits, there could be, like, ten grand. 1628 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:41,359 Potentially, between those two bits, there could be, like, ten grand. 1629 00:42:41,440 --> 00:42:41,999 Yeah. And then the other stuff that's with it, 1630 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,959 Yeah. And then the other stuff that's with it, 1631 00:42:44,040 --> 00:42:45,999 I'm thinking around 15 plus. 1632 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:46,039 I'm thinking around 15 plus. 1633 00:42:46,120 --> 00:42:47,999 We definitely didn't dig a dud. There's more to dig. 1634 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,359 We definitely didn't dig a dud. There's more to dig. 1635 00:42:49,440 --> 00:42:49,999 With an estimated value of over $15,000, 1636 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,999 With an estimated value of over $15,000, 1637 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,359 With an estimated value of over $15,000, 1638 00:42:53,440 --> 00:42:53,999 this opal find is the proof the team need 1639 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,999 this opal find is the proof the team need 1640 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,359 this opal find is the proof the team need 1641 00:42:56,440 --> 00:42:57,999 to stake a claim, and together, set up a mine. 1642 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,399 to stake a claim, and together, set up a mine. 1643 00:43:00,440 --> 00:43:01,999 MARGIE: It's great to know that area's producing that material. 1644 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:02,959 MARGIE: It's great to know that area's producing that material. 1645 00:43:03,040 --> 00:43:03,999 Good commercial stuff as well. A lot more gems to come yet. 1646 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,999 Good commercial stuff as well. A lot more gems to come yet. 1647 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,959 Good commercial stuff as well. A lot more gems to come yet. 1648 00:43:07,040 --> 00:43:07,999 Good on you, Greggy. It was a pleasure. I enjoyed it. 1649 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,999 Good on you, Greggy. It was a pleasure. I enjoyed it. 1650 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:10,479 Good on you, Greggy. It was a pleasure. I enjoyed it. 1651 00:43:10,560 --> 00:43:11,999 Off to a good start. Good on ya. Good on ya. 1652 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:12,719 Off to a good start. Good on ya. Good on ya. 1653 00:43:14,480 --> 00:43:15,999 STONEY: Yeah, no, it looks good, eh? 1654 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:16,479 STONEY: Yeah, no, it looks good, eh? 1655 00:43:16,560 --> 00:43:17,999 You can't not be happy with that. 1656 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,559 You can't not be happy with that. 1657 00:43:18,640 --> 00:43:19,999 That ground is doing all the things that it should do to produce Opal. 1658 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:21,999 That ground is doing all the things that it should do to produce Opal. 1659 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:22,199 That ground is doing all the things that it should do to produce Opal. 1660 00:43:23,120 --> 00:43:23,999 It's been great working with the team. 1661 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,319 It's been great working with the team. 1662 00:43:25,400 --> 00:43:25,999 I've got a good feeling about this one. 1663 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:27,399 I've got a good feeling about this one. 1664 00:43:27,480 --> 00:43:27,999 Things are coming together for a reason. 1665 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:29,479 Things are coming together for a reason. 1666 00:43:29,560 --> 00:43:29,999 And that's so we can find some opal, and be successful. 1667 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,999 And that's so we can find some opal, and be successful. 1668 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:32,519 And that's so we can find some opal, and be successful. 1669 00:43:33,600 --> 00:43:33,999 It's already paid off. I think, in time, 1670 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,999 It's already paid off. I think, in time, 1671 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:36,519 It's already paid off. I think, in time, 1672 00:43:36,600 --> 00:43:37,999 we'll find a lot more of that type of material. 1673 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:39,159 we'll find a lot more of that type of material. 1674 00:43:39,240 --> 00:43:39,999 We are off to a very good start. Opal will flow. 1675 00:43:40,000 --> 00:43:41,999 We are off to a very good start. Opal will flow. 1676 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:42,879 We are off to a very good start. Opal will flow. 1677 00:43:43,320 --> 00:43:43,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1678 00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:45,319 subtitles by Deluxe 1679 00:43:46,305 --> 00:44:46,827