"Outback Opal Hunters" Disaster Strikes

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 . 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:02,999 . 3 00:00:07,520 --> 00:00:07,999 Oh (BLEEP). There's a shaft there. 4 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,999 Oh (BLEEP). There's a shaft there. 5 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:10,959 Oh (BLEEP). There's a shaft there. 6 00:00:11,040 --> 00:00:11,999 The water's going in here. Very dangerous. 7 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,999 The water's going in here. Very dangerous. 8 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:14,199 The water's going in here. Very dangerous. 9 00:00:14,280 --> 00:00:15,999 Look at this one filling up here. Bloody hell, look at that. 10 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,999 Look at this one filling up here. Bloody hell, look at that. 11 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,359 Look at this one filling up here. Bloody hell, look at that. 12 00:00:19,640 --> 00:00:19,999 Starting to get a little bit concerned because 13 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,999 Starting to get a little bit concerned because 14 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:22,679 Starting to get a little bit concerned because 15 00:00:22,760 --> 00:00:23,999 all of this is dug out all under the camp. 16 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,999 all of this is dug out all under the camp. 17 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:26,159 all of this is dug out all under the camp. 18 00:00:26,240 --> 00:00:27,999 I've got water running underground everywhere 19 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:28,599 I've got water running underground everywhere 20 00:00:28,680 --> 00:00:29,999 and the ground here don't take water, it collapses. 21 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,199 and the ground here don't take water, it collapses. 22 00:00:32,840 --> 00:00:33,999 Now, the water that's going down I could have a major collapse 23 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,799 Now, the water that's going down I could have a major collapse 24 00:00:35,880 --> 00:00:35,999 where the whole thing goes "whoosh". 25 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,999 where the whole thing goes "whoosh". 26 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,359 where the whole thing goes "whoosh". 27 00:00:39,440 --> 00:00:39,999 This, mate, here, this has never happened before, ever. 28 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:41,999 This, mate, here, this has never happened before, ever. 29 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,879 This, mate, here, this has never happened before, ever. 30 00:00:42,960 --> 00:00:43,999 Yeah, I'm gonna have to go back and get my things at the camp. 31 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:45,959 Yeah, I'm gonna have to go back and get my things at the camp. 32 00:00:46,040 --> 00:00:47,999 I'm just not... not 100% sure where the road is. 33 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,999 I'm just not... not 100% sure where the road is. 34 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:50,479 I'm just not... not 100% sure where the road is. 35 00:00:50,560 --> 00:00:51,999 I don't want to drive into a shaft. 36 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:52,479 I don't want to drive into a shaft. 37 00:00:54,000 --> 00:01:00,074 38 00:01:05,600 --> 00:01:05,999 What's going on over there? Chook! 39 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,999 What's going on over there? Chook! 40 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:08,279 What's going on over there? Chook! 41 00:01:18,920 --> 00:01:19,999 (CHICKEN SQUAWKING) You all right. 42 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,999 (CHICKEN SQUAWKING) You all right. 43 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:22,039 (CHICKEN SQUAWKING) You all right. 44 00:01:22,120 --> 00:01:23,919 Poor ol' chook was getting swept away 45 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,999 and he would've went straight into that shaft. 46 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:26,319 and he would've went straight into that shaft. 47 00:01:32,440 --> 00:01:33,999 I'd hate to be down there. 48 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:34,679 I'd hate to be down there. 49 00:01:36,240 --> 00:01:37,999 This is the worst drought in recorded history. 50 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,199 This is the worst drought in recorded history. 51 00:01:39,280 --> 00:01:39,999 No rain all summer, 50 degrees. And then this. 52 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,999 No rain all summer, 50 degrees. And then this. 53 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,359 No rain all summer, 50 degrees. And then this. 54 00:01:42,440 --> 00:01:43,999 Everything's flooding. All my mineshafts are filling in. 55 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,999 Everything's flooding. All my mineshafts are filling in. 56 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:46,479 Everything's flooding. All my mineshafts are filling in. 57 00:01:48,080 --> 00:01:49,999 Drought one minute, floods the next. Welcome to the Outback. 58 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:51,999 Drought one minute, floods the next. Welcome to the Outback. 59 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:52,279 Drought one minute, floods the next. Welcome to the Outback. 60 00:01:55,400 --> 00:01:55,999 NARRATOR: Australia, a country of extremes, 61 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,999 NARRATOR: Australia, a country of extremes, 62 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:58,599 NARRATOR: Australia, a country of extremes, 63 00:01:59,840 --> 00:01:59,999 home to some of the harshest weather on earth. 64 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,999 home to some of the harshest weather on earth. 65 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:02,559 home to some of the harshest weather on earth. 66 00:02:07,400 --> 00:02:07,999 For millions of years, it's carved its story into the land. 67 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,999 For millions of years, it's carved its story into the land. 68 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,399 For millions of years, it's carved its story into the land. 69 00:02:16,960 --> 00:02:17,999 (EXCLAIMS) Jesus! 70 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,079 (EXCLAIMS) Jesus! 71 00:02:20,680 --> 00:02:21,999 For those brave enough to delve beneath the surface, 72 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,999 For those brave enough to delve beneath the surface, 73 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,879 For those brave enough to delve beneath the surface, 74 00:02:24,960 --> 00:02:25,999 a stunning prize awaits. 75 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:26,879 a stunning prize awaits. 76 00:02:26,960 --> 00:02:27,999 Oh! 77 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:28,919 Oh! 78 00:02:29,000 --> 00:02:29,999 Opal. Worth up to 500 times more than gold, 79 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,999 Opal. Worth up to 500 times more than gold, 80 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,999 Opal. Worth up to 500 times more than gold, 81 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,119 Opal. Worth up to 500 times more than gold, 82 00:02:35,200 --> 00:02:35,999 almost all of it found here in the brutal Australian Outback. 83 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,999 almost all of it found here in the brutal Australian Outback. 84 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:39,599 almost all of it found here in the brutal Australian Outback. 85 00:02:41,080 --> 00:02:41,999 Time for it! We've got it! 86 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,719 Time for it! We've got it! 87 00:02:43,800 --> 00:02:43,999 Goes from side to side. 88 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,799 Goes from side to side. 89 00:02:45,880 --> 00:02:45,999 It's a rush. You find some opal, there's no better feeling. 90 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,999 It's a rush. You find some opal, there's no better feeling. 91 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,199 It's a rush. You find some opal, there's no better feeling. 92 00:02:49,280 --> 00:02:49,999 But you can't get enough of it. 93 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,359 But you can't get enough of it. 94 00:02:51,440 --> 00:02:51,999 Yes! 95 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,439 Yes! 96 00:02:53,520 --> 00:02:53,999 The quest... Is that really one? Holy (BLEEP). 97 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,999 The quest... Is that really one? Holy (BLEEP). 98 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:56,319 The quest... Is that really one? Holy (BLEEP). 99 00:02:57,480 --> 00:02:57,999 ..finding the queen of all gems. 100 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,999 ..finding the queen of all gems. 101 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:00,959 ..finding the queen of all gems. 102 00:03:03,080 --> 00:03:03,999 (THEME SONG PLAYING) 103 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:05,119 (THEME SONG PLAYING) 104 00:03:05,200 --> 00:03:05,999 # Money 105 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,239 # Money 106 00:03:09,120 --> 00:03:09,999 # And fancy clothes 107 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,999 # And fancy clothes 108 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,439 # And fancy clothes 109 00:03:16,680 --> 00:03:17,999 # Telling you what to do The right way to live 110 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,999 # Telling you what to do The right way to live 111 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:20,319 # Telling you what to do The right way to live 112 00:03:20,400 --> 00:03:21,999 # Where to go. # 113 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,119 # Where to go. # 114 00:03:33,760 --> 00:03:33,999 We've never had rain like this before. 115 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,999 We've never had rain like this before. 116 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:36,079 We've never had rain like this before. 117 00:03:36,160 --> 00:03:37,999 It's never, ever done this. I mean, this is just a sea. 118 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,639 It's never, ever done this. I mean, this is just a sea. 119 00:03:44,600 --> 00:03:45,999 You can hear it roaring down there, it's filling up. 120 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,439 You can hear it roaring down there, it's filling up. 121 00:03:47,520 --> 00:03:47,999 There's no doubt this is gonna collapse. 122 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,479 There's no doubt this is gonna collapse. 123 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:51,999 I don't know what I'll do with camp. There's too much water in it. 124 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:53,879 I don't know what I'll do with camp. There's too much water in it. 125 00:03:56,920 --> 00:03:57,999 Opal miner Rod Manning and wife Amanda 126 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,999 Opal miner Rod Manning and wife Amanda 127 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:00,119 Opal miner Rod Manning and wife Amanda 128 00:04:00,200 --> 00:04:01,999 live in a remote, off-the-grid camp. 129 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:03,279 live in a remote, off-the-grid camp. 130 00:04:03,360 --> 00:04:03,999 Built on low ground, it's directly in the path 131 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,999 Built on low ground, it's directly in the path 132 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,439 Built on low ground, it's directly in the path 133 00:04:06,520 --> 00:04:07,999 of the worst storm the region has seen in 20 years. 134 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,999 of the worst storm the region has seen in 20 years. 135 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:10,319 of the worst storm the region has seen in 20 years. 136 00:04:10,400 --> 00:04:11,999 The bloody gutter's overflowing 137 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:12,759 The bloody gutter's overflowing 138 00:04:12,840 --> 00:04:13,999 but there's just too much water for it to handle. 139 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,759 but there's just too much water for it to handle. 140 00:04:15,840 --> 00:04:15,999 It's just going in there, just running straight inside. 141 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,999 It's just going in there, just running straight inside. 142 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,639 It's just going in there, just running straight inside. 143 00:04:18,720 --> 00:04:19,999 I'll go inside, see how bad it is. 144 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:21,839 I'll go inside, see how bad it is. 145 00:04:21,920 --> 00:04:21,999 Ah, Jesus. Power's just gone off. 146 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,999 Ah, Jesus. Power's just gone off. 147 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,319 Ah, Jesus. Power's just gone off. 148 00:04:25,400 --> 00:04:25,999 Something electrical's tripped upstate. 149 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:27,919 Something electrical's tripped upstate. 150 00:04:29,360 --> 00:04:29,999 Ah (BLEEP). 151 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,279 Ah (BLEEP). 152 00:04:32,440 --> 00:04:33,999 It's like a swamp in here, look at this. 153 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:34,839 It's like a swamp in here, look at this. 154 00:04:35,880 --> 00:04:35,999 Till it stops, I can't do anything about the electricity. 155 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,999 Till it stops, I can't do anything about the electricity. 156 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:38,559 Till it stops, I can't do anything about the electricity. 157 00:04:38,640 --> 00:04:39,999 I'll end up getting zapped. 158 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:40,599 I'll end up getting zapped. 159 00:04:40,680 --> 00:04:41,999 It'll be no power for a while. 160 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:42,799 It'll be no power for a while. 161 00:04:48,680 --> 00:04:49,999 We wanna go over and check Bondi. 162 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:50,759 We wanna go over and check Bondi. 163 00:04:50,840 --> 00:04:51,999 If water's gone down the hole, that's a major, 164 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,159 If water's gone down the hole, that's a major, 165 00:04:53,240 --> 00:04:53,999 cos I got the digger and everything down there. 166 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,479 cos I got the digger and everything down there. 167 00:04:56,760 --> 00:04:57,999 Bondi is Rod's most profitable claim, 168 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:59,839 Bondi is Rod's most profitable claim, 169 00:04:59,920 --> 00:04:59,999 making him close to $50,000 last season. 170 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,999 making him close to $50,000 last season. 171 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,999 making him close to $50,000 last season. 172 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:04,239 making him close to $50,000 last season. 173 00:05:04,320 --> 00:05:05,999 I hope the mine's all right. I'm a bit worried about it now. 174 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,999 I hope the mine's all right. I'm a bit worried about it now. 175 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:08,439 I hope the mine's all right. I'm a bit worried about it now. 176 00:05:08,520 --> 00:05:09,999 This is a river, it's not a road. 177 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:10,639 This is a river, it's not a road. 178 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:19,999 (ROCK CLANKS) 179 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:21,159 (ROCK CLANKS) 180 00:05:22,520 --> 00:05:23,999 Geez, it's full to the roof. 181 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,279 Geez, it's full to the roof. 182 00:05:30,360 --> 00:05:31,999 Bondi is (BLEEP). I can't dig any more there. 183 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,999 Bondi is (BLEEP). I can't dig any more there. 184 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:34,119 Bondi is (BLEEP). I can't dig any more there. 185 00:05:36,040 --> 00:05:37,999 All them mines are full of water now. 186 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:38,599 All them mines are full of water now. 187 00:05:38,680 --> 00:05:39,999 When that water goes, 188 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:40,919 When that water goes, 189 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:41,999 and it starts to shrink and crack and crumble and fall, 190 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,999 and it starts to shrink and crack and crumble and fall, 191 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:45,519 and it starts to shrink and crack and crumble and fall, 192 00:05:45,600 --> 00:05:45,999 it's not now that we'll have collapses, 193 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,639 it's not now that we'll have collapses, 194 00:05:47,720 --> 00:05:47,999 it's in a week's time the trouble will come. 195 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,959 it's in a week's time the trouble will come. 196 00:05:50,040 --> 00:05:51,879 (WATER SPLASHES) 197 00:05:58,880 --> 00:05:59,999 If we keep getting storms 198 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,359 If we keep getting storms 199 00:06:01,440 --> 00:06:01,999 this water's all gonna end up in the lake. It's gonna cut us off. 200 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,999 this water's all gonna end up in the lake. It's gonna cut us off. 201 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:04,879 this water's all gonna end up in the lake. It's gonna cut us off. 202 00:06:04,960 --> 00:06:05,999 We're not gonna be able to get the truck back across. Yeah. 203 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,759 We're not gonna be able to get the truck back across. Yeah. 204 00:06:07,840 --> 00:06:07,999 Seventy kilometres away in Lightning Ridge, 205 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,999 Seventy kilometres away in Lightning Ridge, 206 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:10,759 Seventy kilometres away in Lightning Ridge, 207 00:06:10,840 --> 00:06:11,999 the record-breaking rain also threatens 208 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,519 the record-breaking rain also threatens 209 00:06:13,600 --> 00:06:13,999 Chris Cheal and Farren Lamb's new mining season. 210 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:15,999 Chris Cheal and Farren Lamb's new mining season. 211 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:16,839 Chris Cheal and Farren Lamb's new mining season. 212 00:06:16,920 --> 00:06:17,999 Pressure's on to find opal. There's a lot of water coming down 213 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,959 Pressure's on to find opal. There's a lot of water coming down 214 00:06:20,040 --> 00:06:21,999 and there's one road across that lake 215 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:22,719 and there's one road across that lake 216 00:06:22,800 --> 00:06:23,999 that we need to bring our dirt across, get to the wash plant. 217 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,999 that we need to bring our dirt across, get to the wash plant. 218 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:26,799 that we need to bring our dirt across, get to the wash plant. 219 00:06:26,880 --> 00:06:27,999 And if that cuts, then, basically, we're out of action. 220 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:29,999 And if that cuts, then, basically, we're out of action. 221 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,319 And if that cuts, then, basically, we're out of action. 222 00:06:30,400 --> 00:06:31,999 We can't dig, we can't process the dirt, 223 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:32,759 We can't dig, we can't process the dirt, 224 00:06:32,840 --> 00:06:33,999 so you're not gonna make any money. 225 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,079 so you're not gonna make any money. 226 00:06:36,520 --> 00:06:37,999 On the other side of the lake lies their wash plant, 227 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,799 On the other side of the lake lies their wash plant, 228 00:06:39,880 --> 00:06:39,999 a converted cement mixer essential for cleaning dirt 229 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,999 a converted cement mixer essential for cleaning dirt 230 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,199 a converted cement mixer essential for cleaning dirt 231 00:06:43,280 --> 00:06:43,999 from the mined opal-bearing rock. 232 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,519 from the mined opal-bearing rock. 233 00:06:47,480 --> 00:06:47,999 I saw this morning there's another cyclone forming up, up the top end, 234 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,999 I saw this morning there's another cyclone forming up, up the top end, 235 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:50,959 I saw this morning there's another cyclone forming up, up the top end, 236 00:06:51,040 --> 00:06:51,999 and if we get more rain from that, it's definitely gonna cut us off. 237 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,999 and if we get more rain from that, it's definitely gonna cut us off. 238 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,159 and if we get more rain from that, it's definitely gonna cut us off. 239 00:06:55,240 --> 00:06:55,999 It's just another thing to stress about, I guess. 240 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,759 It's just another thing to stress about, I guess. 241 00:07:04,760 --> 00:07:05,999 Plan for the day is come straight here and take a strip off here. 242 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,999 Plan for the day is come straight here and take a strip off here. 243 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:08,439 Plan for the day is come straight here and take a strip off here. 244 00:07:10,080 --> 00:07:11,999 This is the closest ground we've got 245 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,199 This is the closest ground we've got 246 00:07:12,280 --> 00:07:13,999 to where money come from, so, obviously, 247 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:14,479 to where money come from, so, obviously, 248 00:07:14,560 --> 00:07:15,999 that's the ground we've gotta take to give ourselves the best chance. 249 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,879 that's the ground we've gotta take to give ourselves the best chance. 250 00:07:17,960 --> 00:07:17,999 We'll just take this strip and see if it produces. 251 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,999 We'll just take this strip and see if it produces. 252 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:20,719 We'll just take this strip and see if it produces. 253 00:07:20,800 --> 00:07:21,999 If it doesn't, I don't know what we're gonna do. 254 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,399 If it doesn't, I don't know what we're gonna do. 255 00:07:23,480 --> 00:07:23,999 If that lake floods and we can't get across, well, we can't work 256 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,999 If that lake floods and we can't get across, well, we can't work 257 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,799 If that lake floods and we can't get across, well, we can't work 258 00:07:27,880 --> 00:07:27,999 and we can't get paid, really. 259 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,999 and we can't get paid, really. 260 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,039 and we can't get paid, really. 261 00:07:30,120 --> 00:07:31,799 So, every day counts. 262 00:07:35,920 --> 00:07:35,999 How's it going, mate? Oi! 263 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,999 How's it going, mate? Oi! 264 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:38,239 How's it going, mate? Oi! 265 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:39,999 What's going on? Yeah, good, bro. 266 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,999 What's going on? Yeah, good, bro. 267 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,199 What's going on? Yeah, good, bro. 268 00:07:44,640 --> 00:07:45,999 What's happening? 269 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:46,679 What's happening? 270 00:07:48,120 --> 00:07:49,719 No way. 271 00:07:53,800 --> 00:07:53,999 No way. 272 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,999 No way. 273 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:56,559 No way. 274 00:07:56,640 --> 00:07:57,999 I got a submersible pump and that there, 275 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:58,999 I got a submersible pump and that there, 276 00:07:59,080 --> 00:07:59,999 but I thought it was only a one man job, but... 277 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,279 but I thought it was only a one man job, but... 278 00:08:01,360 --> 00:08:01,999 Yeah, we'll just give you a hand, mate. 279 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,199 Yeah, we'll just give you a hand, mate. 280 00:08:05,040 --> 00:08:05,999 Scott owns this claim. He's the guy I've done a deal with to work it. 281 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,999 Scott owns this claim. He's the guy I've done a deal with to work it. 282 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:08,679 Scott owns this claim. He's the guy I've done a deal with to work it. 283 00:08:08,760 --> 00:08:09,999 We've had a heap of rain, so his claim's flooded in there. 284 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:11,999 We've had a heap of rain, so his claim's flooded in there. 285 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,439 We've had a heap of rain, so his claim's flooded in there. 286 00:08:13,520 --> 00:08:13,999 These two claims are joined up now. 287 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,679 These two claims are joined up now. 288 00:08:15,760 --> 00:08:15,999 If we had a real downpour, it might fill them both up. 289 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:17,999 If we had a real downpour, it might fill them both up. 290 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,959 If we had a real downpour, it might fill them both up. 291 00:08:23,640 --> 00:08:23,999 Last season, with his livelihood on the line, 292 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,999 Last season, with his livelihood on the line, 293 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:26,759 Last season, with his livelihood on the line, 294 00:08:26,840 --> 00:08:27,999 father of three, Chris Cheal returned to opal mining to survive. 295 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,999 father of three, Chris Cheal returned to opal mining to survive. 296 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,199 father of three, Chris Cheal returned to opal mining to survive. 297 00:08:32,320 --> 00:08:33,999 We had a truck, carted grain with it. 298 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:34,479 We had a truck, carted grain with it. 299 00:08:34,560 --> 00:08:35,999 There was no money getting made, we had to give that away, 300 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,279 There was no money getting made, we had to give that away, 301 00:08:37,360 --> 00:08:37,999 and, at the time, you know, with the kids at school 302 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,999 and, at the time, you know, with the kids at school 303 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:40,039 and, at the time, you know, with the kids at school 304 00:08:40,120 --> 00:08:41,999 and, you know, bills gotta be paid, so, 305 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,159 and, you know, bills gotta be paid, so, 306 00:08:42,240 --> 00:08:43,999 it was just do whatever I could do to keep the money coming in. 307 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,999 it was just do whatever I could do to keep the money coming in. 308 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:46,679 it was just do whatever I could do to keep the money coming in. 309 00:08:46,760 --> 00:08:47,999 Chris teamed up with son Oscar and close family friend, Farren, 310 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,999 Chris teamed up with son Oscar and close family friend, Farren, 311 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:50,839 Chris teamed up with son Oscar and close family friend, Farren, 312 00:08:50,920 --> 00:08:51,999 to work a new claim for mate and mining partner, Scott McMillan. 313 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,999 to work a new claim for mate and mining partner, Scott McMillan. 314 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,359 to work a new claim for mate and mining partner, Scott McMillan. 315 00:08:55,440 --> 00:08:55,999 You get 30, we get 70, hopefully we can make us some money. 316 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,999 You get 30, we get 70, hopefully we can make us some money. 317 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:59,079 You get 30, we get 70, hopefully we can make us some money. 318 00:09:00,960 --> 00:09:01,999 (YELLS) 319 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,319 (YELLS) 320 00:09:03,400 --> 00:09:03,999 (LAUGHS) 321 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,279 (LAUGHS) 322 00:09:05,360 --> 00:09:05,999 We got onto some opal down deep, we started seeing beautiful colour 323 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,999 We got onto some opal down deep, we started seeing beautiful colour 324 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,559 We got onto some opal down deep, we started seeing beautiful colour 325 00:09:09,640 --> 00:09:09,999 and I liked what I saw, and I thought, 326 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,759 and I liked what I saw, and I thought, 327 00:09:11,840 --> 00:09:11,999 "Well, you know, there's as good a chance here than anywhere." 328 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,999 "Well, you know, there's as good a chance here than anywhere." 329 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:14,799 "Well, you know, there's as good a chance here than anywhere." 330 00:09:14,880 --> 00:09:15,999 Encouraged by last year's find at their two existing claims, 331 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,999 Encouraged by last year's find at their two existing claims, 332 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,839 Encouraged by last year's find at their two existing claims, 333 00:09:18,920 --> 00:09:19,999 Chris and Scott have gone big, 334 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:20,919 Chris and Scott have gone big, 335 00:09:21,000 --> 00:09:21,999 ambitiously buying up 20 more claims on unworked land. 336 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,999 ambitiously buying up 20 more claims on unworked land. 337 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,279 ambitiously buying up 20 more claims on unworked land. 338 00:09:25,360 --> 00:09:25,999 The mega claim cost $5,000 to register. 339 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,999 The mega claim cost $5,000 to register. 340 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:28,839 The mega claim cost $5,000 to register. 341 00:09:30,400 --> 00:09:31,999 It takes a lot of time to dig claims and it's a lot of money 342 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,279 It takes a lot of time to dig claims and it's a lot of money 343 00:09:33,360 --> 00:09:33,999 which, really, we don't have a great deal of. 344 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,999 which, really, we don't have a great deal of. 345 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,119 which, really, we don't have a great deal of. 346 00:09:36,200 --> 00:09:37,999 We've pegged extra claims to... 347 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:38,279 We've pegged extra claims to... 348 00:09:38,360 --> 00:09:39,999 ..basically, if there's a spread on the opal 349 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:40,959 ..basically, if there's a spread on the opal 350 00:09:41,040 --> 00:09:41,999 and it runs out further in that deeper level, 351 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,679 and it runs out further in that deeper level, 352 00:09:43,760 --> 00:09:43,999 then, obviously, we want that country, too. 353 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,999 then, obviously, we want that country, too. 354 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:46,079 then, obviously, we want that country, too. 355 00:09:46,160 --> 00:09:47,999 Everyone wants to make money, especially, when you're opal mining, 356 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,279 Everyone wants to make money, especially, when you're opal mining, 357 00:09:49,360 --> 00:09:49,999 you wanna find big money. 358 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,759 you wanna find big money. 359 00:09:51,840 --> 00:09:51,999 Anxious to get the operation started, 360 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,999 Anxious to get the operation started, 361 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,319 Anxious to get the operation started, 362 00:09:54,400 --> 00:09:55,999 Chris has called on 19-year-old Farren who grew up with his sons. 363 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,999 Chris has called on 19-year-old Farren who grew up with his sons. 364 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:58,799 Chris has called on 19-year-old Farren who grew up with his sons. 365 00:09:58,880 --> 00:09:59,999 I look up to Chris. I just love the bloke. 366 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,039 I look up to Chris. I just love the bloke. 367 00:10:01,120 --> 00:10:01,999 He really needs a hand right now and try to get a bit of opal out here. 368 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,999 He really needs a hand right now and try to get a bit of opal out here. 369 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:04,479 He really needs a hand right now and try to get a bit of opal out here. 370 00:10:06,280 --> 00:10:07,999 If I can get 75,000 this season, 371 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,999 If I can get 75,000 this season, 372 00:10:10,080 --> 00:10:11,999 that'll give me what I need as a bit of a buffer to maybe ramp it up 373 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,999 that'll give me what I need as a bit of a buffer to maybe ramp it up 374 00:10:14,080 --> 00:10:15,999 and prove the area up, but also be able to help the kids out 375 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,599 and prove the area up, but also be able to help the kids out 376 00:10:17,680 --> 00:10:17,999 and help the people that I care about, you know, 377 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,999 and help the people that I care about, you know, 378 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:20,599 and help the people that I care about, you know, 379 00:10:20,680 --> 00:10:21,999 and if you're not bringing in another income, 380 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:22,799 and if you're not bringing in another income, 381 00:10:22,880 --> 00:10:23,999 and you don't find opal, you starve. 382 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,039 and you don't find opal, you starve. 383 00:10:29,720 --> 00:10:29,999 But if flood water from Scott's adjoining mine 384 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,999 But if flood water from Scott's adjoining mine 385 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:32,599 But if flood water from Scott's adjoining mine 386 00:10:32,680 --> 00:10:33,999 gets into Chris' claim, it could wipe out his entire season. 387 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,999 gets into Chris' claim, it could wipe out his entire season. 388 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,159 gets into Chris' claim, it could wipe out his entire season. 389 00:10:39,280 --> 00:10:39,999 Oh (BLEEP). 390 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,359 Oh (BLEEP). 391 00:10:42,600 --> 00:10:43,999 Oh (BLEEP). 392 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:44,599 Oh (BLEEP). 393 00:10:50,160 --> 00:10:51,999 I'm gonna turn it on now. Yeah. Right, are you ready? Yeah. 394 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:53,359 I'm gonna turn it on now. Yeah. Right, are you ready? Yeah. 395 00:10:56,360 --> 00:10:57,999 Trommel. Yeah. 396 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:58,399 Trommel. Yeah. 397 00:10:59,560 --> 00:10:59,999 Hopper. Yeah. 398 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,999 Hopper. Yeah. 399 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:02,479 Hopper. Yeah. 400 00:11:02,560 --> 00:11:03,999 All good! All together. 401 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,199 All good! All together. 402 00:11:05,280 --> 00:11:05,999 She's all operational. 403 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,919 She's all operational. 404 00:11:08,040 --> 00:11:09,879 Wait for some dirt to come through. 405 00:11:09,960 --> 00:11:09,999 Hopefully, we get something out of it. 406 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,999 Hopefully, we get something out of it. 407 00:11:16,080 --> 00:11:17,999 Paul Coon, Mark I'Anson and John Nassar, 408 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,999 Paul Coon, Mark I'Anson and John Nassar, 409 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:20,399 Paul Coon, Mark I'Anson and John Nassar, 410 00:11:20,480 --> 00:11:21,999 veteran miners looking for a new life 411 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,559 veteran miners looking for a new life 412 00:11:23,640 --> 00:11:23,999 in the opal capital of Australia, Coober Pedy. 413 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,999 in the opal capital of Australia, Coober Pedy. 414 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,479 in the opal capital of Australia, Coober Pedy. 415 00:11:27,560 --> 00:11:27,999 MARK: We've never mined here much and it's all really new to us, 416 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,999 MARK: We've never mined here much and it's all really new to us, 417 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,799 MARK: We've never mined here much and it's all really new to us, 418 00:11:30,880 --> 00:11:31,999 so it's a little bit intimidating. 419 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,079 so it's a little bit intimidating. 420 00:11:33,160 --> 00:11:33,999 Plus, the family. Our family survives on opal, 421 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,999 Plus, the family. Our family survives on opal, 422 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,999 Plus, the family. Our family survives on opal, 423 00:11:37,080 --> 00:11:37,999 so, yeah, tough times. 424 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:38,759 so, yeah, tough times. 425 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:41,999 For ten years, Paul, John and Mark 426 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,639 For ten years, Paul, John and Mark 427 00:11:43,720 --> 00:11:43,999 lived and mined in the town of Mintabie. 428 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,999 lived and mined in the town of Mintabie. 429 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:46,639 lived and mined in the town of Mintabie. 430 00:11:46,720 --> 00:11:47,999 But in 2019, authorities shut the town down, 431 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,999 But in 2019, authorities shut the town down, 432 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:50,879 But in 2019, authorities shut the town down, 433 00:11:50,960 --> 00:11:51,999 handing the land back to its traditional owners. 434 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:53,999 handing the land back to its traditional owners. 435 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,079 handing the land back to its traditional owners. 436 00:11:54,160 --> 00:11:55,999 Since the town closed and we can't stay there, we've moved on 437 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:57,439 Since the town closed and we can't stay there, we've moved on 438 00:11:57,520 --> 00:11:57,999 and re-established ourselves in Coober Pedy 439 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,999 and re-established ourselves in Coober Pedy 440 00:12:00,080 --> 00:12:01,999 but we haven't mined here before, 441 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:02,239 but we haven't mined here before, 442 00:12:02,320 --> 00:12:03,999 so we've got to learn. And there's a lot of learning to do. 443 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:05,239 so we've got to learn. And there's a lot of learning to do. 444 00:12:08,760 --> 00:12:09,999 RACHEL: It's been a pretty long and expensive process. 445 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,999 RACHEL: It's been a pretty long and expensive process. 446 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,279 RACHEL: It's been a pretty long and expensive process. 447 00:12:12,360 --> 00:12:13,999 Handling the team's finances and opal deals is Mark's wife, Rachel. 448 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:15,999 Handling the team's finances and opal deals is Mark's wife, Rachel. 449 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,359 Handling the team's finances and opal deals is Mark's wife, Rachel. 450 00:12:17,440 --> 00:12:17,999 We've got four kids, all teenagers. We've had to pull them out of school 451 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,999 We've got four kids, all teenagers. We've had to pull them out of school 452 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999 We've got four kids, all teenagers. We've had to pull them out of school 453 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:22,079 We've got four kids, all teenagers. We've had to pull them out of school 454 00:12:22,160 --> 00:12:23,999 and just the cost itself in moving, 455 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,639 and just the cost itself in moving, 456 00:12:24,720 --> 00:12:25,999 like, all the machinery and everything, 457 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:26,999 like, all the machinery and everything, 458 00:12:27,080 --> 00:12:27,999 came into the tens of thousands of dollars. 459 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:29,519 came into the tens of thousands of dollars. 460 00:12:29,600 --> 00:12:29,999 Then we've had to purchase a dug out, 461 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,799 Then we've had to purchase a dug out, 462 00:12:31,880 --> 00:12:31,999 which needed to be big enough to be able to house us all. 463 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,999 which needed to be big enough to be able to house us all. 464 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:34,559 which needed to be big enough to be able to house us all. 465 00:12:34,640 --> 00:12:35,999 So that doesn't come cheaply either. 466 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,319 So that doesn't come cheaply either. 467 00:12:37,400 --> 00:12:37,999 We've used all our life savings. 468 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,799 We've used all our life savings. 469 00:12:42,520 --> 00:12:43,999 We've got a fair few steps to walk down. We're pretty deep. 470 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,319 We've got a fair few steps to walk down. We're pretty deep. 471 00:12:45,400 --> 00:12:45,999 It's already getting a little bit cooler 472 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,399 It's already getting a little bit cooler 473 00:12:47,480 --> 00:12:47,999 and I'd say we'd be at least 30 foot down at the moment. 474 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,999 and I'd say we'd be at least 30 foot down at the moment. 475 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:50,039 and I'd say we'd be at least 30 foot down at the moment. 476 00:12:50,120 --> 00:12:51,999 This was all dug by hand, like, years and years and years ago. 477 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,999 This was all dug by hand, like, years and years and years ago. 478 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,199 This was all dug by hand, like, years and years and years ago. 479 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:55,999 It's a good little place to escape from the weather 480 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:56,759 It's a good little place to escape from the weather 481 00:12:56,840 --> 00:12:57,999 when it's too harsh outside, which is quite often in the desert. 482 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,999 when it's too harsh outside, which is quite often in the desert. 483 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:00,239 when it's too harsh outside, which is quite often in the desert. 484 00:13:01,240 --> 00:13:01,999 This is Dad and Rachel's room. 485 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:02,999 This is Dad and Rachel's room. 486 00:13:03,080 --> 00:13:03,999 There was a bit of argument about who got this room 487 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,359 There was a bit of argument about who got this room 488 00:13:05,440 --> 00:13:05,999 because it was, like, a room. 489 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,559 because it was, like, a room. 490 00:13:07,640 --> 00:13:07,999 But they won, so us kids got this area. 491 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,999 But they won, so us kids got this area. 492 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,759 But they won, so us kids got this area. 493 00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:11,999 We all sleep in here and we all share. 494 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,639 We all sleep in here and we all share. 495 00:13:13,720 --> 00:13:13,999 It's kind of small. There's no windows 496 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,519 It's kind of small. There's no windows 497 00:13:15,600 --> 00:13:15,999 but sometimes you just want a bit of natural lighting. 498 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,999 but sometimes you just want a bit of natural lighting. 499 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,159 but sometimes you just want a bit of natural lighting. 500 00:13:21,080 --> 00:13:21,999 This is Lyla, six months old. 501 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,759 This is Lyla, six months old. 502 00:13:23,840 --> 00:13:23,999 Also living in the same underground home, 503 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,999 Also living in the same underground home, 504 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:26,639 Also living in the same underground home, 505 00:13:26,720 --> 00:13:27,999 mining partner Paul and his family of four. 506 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,999 mining partner Paul and his family of four. 507 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,319 mining partner Paul and his family of four. 508 00:13:30,400 --> 00:13:31,999 When we find no money, 509 00:13:32,080 --> 00:13:33,999 everything gets put on the line, really, 510 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:34,279 everything gets put on the line, really, 511 00:13:34,360 --> 00:13:35,999 cos the bills don't stop at home. 512 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,839 cos the bills don't stop at home. 513 00:13:36,920 --> 00:13:37,999 Financially, it just makes it hard, especially with two kids. 514 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,999 Financially, it just makes it hard, especially with two kids. 515 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,679 Financially, it just makes it hard, especially with two kids. 516 00:13:40,760 --> 00:13:41,999 To find any opal, I think it takes a little bit 517 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:42,959 To find any opal, I think it takes a little bit 518 00:13:43,040 --> 00:13:43,999 of the weight of the shoulders of everyone 519 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,279 of the weight of the shoulders of everyone 520 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:45,999 for another week until, yeah, until something else happens. 521 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,999 for another week until, yeah, until something else happens. 522 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,359 for another week until, yeah, until something else happens. 523 00:13:49,960 --> 00:13:49,999 Three families, 12 people, 524 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,999 Three families, 12 people, 525 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,199 Three families, 12 people, 526 00:13:53,280 --> 00:13:53,999 all needing opal to survive. 527 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,959 all needing opal to survive. 528 00:13:57,520 --> 00:13:57,999 MARK: Opal-zilla we call this. 529 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,239 MARK: Opal-zilla we call this. 530 00:13:59,320 --> 00:13:59,999 She can feast and put through a lot of dirt. 531 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,799 She can feast and put through a lot of dirt. 532 00:14:01,880 --> 00:14:01,999 At the heart of their operation, Opal-zilla, 533 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999 At the heart of their operation, Opal-zilla, 534 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:05,559 At the heart of their operation, Opal-zilla, 535 00:14:05,640 --> 00:14:05,999 a ten-ton processing plant 536 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,759 a ten-ton processing plant 537 00:14:07,840 --> 00:14:07,999 capable of sifting through mountains of pre-mined earth 538 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,999 capable of sifting through mountains of pre-mined earth 539 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,959 capable of sifting through mountains of pre-mined earth 540 00:14:11,040 --> 00:14:11,999 for the smallest trace of opal. 541 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,599 for the smallest trace of opal. 542 00:14:13,680 --> 00:14:13,999 We need Opal-zilla to find our way for us. 543 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,999 We need Opal-zilla to find our way for us. 544 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:16,079 We need Opal-zilla to find our way for us. 545 00:14:16,160 --> 00:14:17,999 I wouldn't be taking on Coober Pedy like we are without it. 546 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,079 I wouldn't be taking on Coober Pedy like we are without it. 547 00:14:20,320 --> 00:14:21,999 First thing we do, we fill the hopper up with dirt, 548 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:22,799 First thing we do, we fill the hopper up with dirt, 549 00:14:22,880 --> 00:14:23,999 then it runs out the conveyer. You got the conveyor belt running out of the hopper 550 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,999 then it runs out the conveyer. You got the conveyor belt running out of the hopper 551 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:26,519 then it runs out the conveyer. You got the conveyor belt running out of the hopper 552 00:14:26,600 --> 00:14:27,999 which goes into the trommel. The trommel's turning, 553 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,199 which goes into the trommel. The trommel's turning, 554 00:14:29,280 --> 00:14:29,999 and that's basically your sieve taking all the dust off. 555 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,999 and that's basically your sieve taking all the dust off. 556 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:32,599 and that's basically your sieve taking all the dust off. 557 00:14:32,680 --> 00:14:33,999 The final stage is Opal-zilla's secret weapon. 558 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,999 The final stage is Opal-zilla's secret weapon. 559 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,119 The final stage is Opal-zilla's secret weapon. 560 00:14:37,200 --> 00:14:37,999 The opal-bearing rocks just rattle their way through into the dark room 561 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,999 The opal-bearing rocks just rattle their way through into the dark room 562 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:40,559 The opal-bearing rocks just rattle their way through into the dark room 563 00:14:40,640 --> 00:14:41,999 and the pickers sit there picking it off the belt 564 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:42,959 and the pickers sit there picking it off the belt 565 00:14:43,040 --> 00:14:43,999 cos in the dark room, we've got ultraviolet lights, 566 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,599 cos in the dark room, we've got ultraviolet lights, 567 00:14:45,680 --> 00:14:45,999 and it makes the opal really glow and stand out so you can't miss it, 568 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,999 and it makes the opal really glow and stand out so you can't miss it, 569 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,079 and it makes the opal really glow and stand out so you can't miss it, 570 00:14:49,160 --> 00:14:49,999 but if we don't get the dust off it properly, 571 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,759 but if we don't get the dust off it properly, 572 00:14:51,840 --> 00:14:51,999 it's coated and you won't see it. 573 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:53,959 it's coated and you won't see it. 574 00:14:55,160 --> 00:14:55,999 When you get the real big, like, 575 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,119 When you get the real big, like, 576 00:14:57,200 --> 00:14:57,999 almost cigarette-packet-size pieces come through, 577 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,639 almost cigarette-packet-size pieces come through, 578 00:14:59,720 --> 00:14:59,999 it's like, "Oh, is it potch?" 579 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,999 it's like, "Oh, is it potch?" 580 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,159 it's like, "Oh, is it potch?" 581 00:15:03,240 --> 00:15:03,999 Until we open the door and have a look in the light, 582 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,799 Until we open the door and have a look in the light, 583 00:15:05,880 --> 00:15:05,999 it pretty well could be anything you want it to be in the bucket. 584 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,999 it pretty well could be anything you want it to be in the bucket. 585 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,359 it pretty well could be anything you want it to be in the bucket. 586 00:15:09,440 --> 00:15:09,999 When hit by the ultraviolet rays of the black light, 587 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:11,999 When hit by the ultraviolet rays of the black light, 588 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,919 When hit by the ultraviolet rays of the black light, 589 00:15:13,000 --> 00:15:13,999 water electrons inside the opal become excited, 590 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,999 water electrons inside the opal become excited, 591 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:16,559 water electrons inside the opal become excited, 592 00:15:16,640 --> 00:15:17,999 releasing energy and fluorescing. 593 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,279 releasing energy and fluorescing. 594 00:15:19,360 --> 00:15:19,999 Worthless, uncoloured opal known as potch 595 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,999 Worthless, uncoloured opal known as potch 596 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:22,119 Worthless, uncoloured opal known as potch 597 00:15:22,200 --> 00:15:23,999 through to rare, valuable red opal all glow. 598 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,999 through to rare, valuable red opal all glow. 599 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:26,319 through to rare, valuable red opal all glow. 600 00:15:26,400 --> 00:15:27,999 I don't know about today, eh. 601 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:28,439 I don't know about today, eh. 602 00:15:28,520 --> 00:15:29,999 What do you mean? Could be potch city. 603 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,599 What do you mean? Could be potch city. 604 00:15:30,680 --> 00:15:31,999 Not much to look at. (BLEEP) 605 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:32,959 Not much to look at. (BLEEP) 606 00:15:33,040 --> 00:15:33,999 Bad start. That's the last thing we need, man. 607 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,879 Bad start. That's the last thing we need, man. 608 00:15:35,960 --> 00:15:35,999 It's a slow day, it's just... (YELLS) 609 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,999 It's a slow day, it's just... (YELLS) 610 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:38,399 It's a slow day, it's just... (YELLS) 611 00:15:50,880 --> 00:15:51,999 That's a shaft there. Full of water to the surface. 612 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,999 That's a shaft there. Full of water to the surface. 613 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,079 That's a shaft there. Full of water to the surface. 614 00:15:55,160 --> 00:15:55,999 The heaviest rainfall in 20 years 615 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,839 The heaviest rainfall in 20 years 616 00:15:57,920 --> 00:15:57,999 has just devastated Rod Manning's opal mines, 617 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,999 has just devastated Rod Manning's opal mines, 618 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,159 has just devastated Rod Manning's opal mines, 619 00:16:01,240 --> 00:16:01,999 leaving him with no source of income. 620 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,799 leaving him with no source of income. 621 00:16:03,880 --> 00:16:03,999 Bondi's buggered. I can't dig any more there. 622 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,999 Bondi's buggered. I can't dig any more there. 623 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,199 Bondi's buggered. I can't dig any more there. 624 00:16:07,280 --> 00:16:07,999 I don't know what's happening with Les, you know. 625 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,999 I don't know what's happening with Les, you know. 626 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:10,039 I don't know what's happening with Les, you know. 627 00:16:10,120 --> 00:16:11,999 Les might be back, he might not be back. 628 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,879 Les might be back, he might not be back. 629 00:16:14,440 --> 00:16:15,999 Last season, Rod's 74-year-old mining partner, Les Walsh 630 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,999 Last season, Rod's 74-year-old mining partner, Les Walsh 631 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,479 Last season, Rod's 74-year-old mining partner, Les Walsh 632 00:16:19,560 --> 00:16:19,999 suffered life-threatening injuries from an exploding petrol cannister. 633 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,999 suffered life-threatening injuries from an exploding petrol cannister. 634 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:23,999 suffered life-threatening injuries from an exploding petrol cannister. 635 00:16:24,080 --> 00:16:25,999 You gotta stop doing these stupid (BLEEP) things, Les. 636 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,359 You gotta stop doing these stupid (BLEEP) things, Les. 637 00:16:27,440 --> 00:16:27,999 I know. 638 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,159 I know. 639 00:16:29,240 --> 00:16:29,999 What happened to poor old Les was not good. 640 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,959 What happened to poor old Les was not good. 641 00:16:33,080 --> 00:16:33,999 Those scenes of all that skin peeling off his arm 642 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:35,759 Those scenes of all that skin peeling off his arm 643 00:16:35,840 --> 00:16:35,999 will stay with me for a while. 644 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,999 will stay with me for a while. 645 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:38,079 will stay with me for a while. 646 00:16:38,160 --> 00:16:39,999 He's got two daughters. They weren't real keen on him 647 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:40,919 He's got two daughters. They weren't real keen on him 648 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:41,999 coming back up here after he got released from hospital. 649 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,999 coming back up here after he got released from hospital. 650 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:44,159 coming back up here after he got released from hospital. 651 00:16:44,240 --> 00:16:45,999 And they've taken him back to one of their places to look after him. 652 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,999 And they've taken him back to one of their places to look after him. 653 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:48,879 And they've taken him back to one of their places to look after him. 654 00:16:48,960 --> 00:16:49,999 For the first time in ten years, 655 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,999 For the first time in ten years, 656 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:52,199 For the first time in ten years, 657 00:16:52,280 --> 00:16:53,999 Rod has no partner and no mine to work. 658 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,679 Rod has no partner and no mine to work. 659 00:16:57,000 --> 00:16:57,999 I've not wanted to make sort of plans without Les. 660 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,999 I've not wanted to make sort of plans without Les. 661 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:00,639 I've not wanted to make sort of plans without Les. 662 00:17:00,720 --> 00:17:01,999 But that's something I gotta consider, you know. 663 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:02,959 But that's something I gotta consider, you know. 664 00:17:03,040 --> 00:17:03,999 He's 74 years old, just had a pretty major injury. 665 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,999 He's 74 years old, just had a pretty major injury. 666 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:06,559 He's 74 years old, just had a pretty major injury. 667 00:17:06,640 --> 00:17:07,999 He may not come back. 668 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:08,759 He may not come back. 669 00:17:11,000 --> 00:17:11,999 One of the bigger miners, they've just had a falling out 670 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,999 One of the bigger miners, they've just had a falling out 671 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:14,519 One of the bigger miners, they've just had a falling out 672 00:17:14,600 --> 00:17:15,999 with their partners that they've had over there, 673 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:16,919 with their partners that they've had over there, 674 00:17:17,000 --> 00:17:17,999 and he's given me a call and wants to see me. 675 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,599 and he's given me a call and wants to see me. 676 00:17:21,840 --> 00:17:21,999 I dunno what Les is doing, dunno whether he'll be back. 677 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,999 I dunno what Les is doing, dunno whether he'll be back. 678 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:24,439 I dunno what Les is doing, dunno whether he'll be back. 679 00:17:24,520 --> 00:17:25,999 So, I guess I should go and have a listen 680 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,119 So, I guess I should go and have a listen 681 00:17:27,200 --> 00:17:27,999 to what he's got to say, at least. 682 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,359 to what he's got to say, at least. 683 00:17:30,400 --> 00:17:31,999 Five hundred meters from Bondi mine and sitting on higher ground, 684 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,999 Five hundred meters from Bondi mine and sitting on higher ground, 685 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:34,399 Five hundred meters from Bondi mine and sitting on higher ground, 686 00:17:34,480 --> 00:17:35,999 saving it from the flooding, is Ploughboys, 687 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,319 saving it from the flooding, is Ploughboys, 688 00:17:37,400 --> 00:17:37,999 owned by opal miner, Martin Hutchison. 689 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,999 owned by opal miner, Martin Hutchison. 690 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:40,159 owned by opal miner, Martin Hutchison. 691 00:17:41,200 --> 00:17:41,999 I noticed you got a little bit of new gear up here, mate. 692 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,879 I noticed you got a little bit of new gear up here, mate. 693 00:17:43,960 --> 00:17:43,999 Yeah, we've got a bit of new gear. We're quite busy at the moment. 694 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,999 Yeah, we've got a bit of new gear. We're quite busy at the moment. 695 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:47,119 Yeah, we've got a bit of new gear. We're quite busy at the moment. 696 00:17:47,200 --> 00:17:47,999 And a little bit understaffed, 697 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,999 And a little bit understaffed, 698 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:50,999 And a little bit understaffed, 699 00:17:51,080 --> 00:17:51,999 so, just, yeah, wanna know if you'd be interested 700 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,919 so, just, yeah, wanna know if you'd be interested 701 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,999 in looking at share farming this claim for us 702 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:56,959 in looking at share farming this claim for us 703 00:17:58,080 --> 00:17:59,999 and working a bit of a deal here. 704 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,399 and working a bit of a deal here. 705 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,999 I'd... Yeah, it'd certainly be worth talking, yeah. 706 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,799 I'd... Yeah, it'd certainly be worth talking, yeah. 707 00:18:07,320 --> 00:18:07,999 I think they've asked me because Martin's father, Alan, 708 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,999 I think they've asked me because Martin's father, Alan, 709 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:10,199 I think they've asked me because Martin's father, Alan, 710 00:18:10,280 --> 00:18:11,999 I get along very well with him. 711 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,439 I get along very well with him. 712 00:18:13,960 --> 00:18:13,999 I think I've probably proven to Alan that I know what I'm talking about. 713 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,999 I think I've probably proven to Alan that I know what I'm talking about. 714 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,999 I think I've probably proven to Alan that I know what I'm talking about. 715 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,759 I think I've probably proven to Alan that I know what I'm talking about. 716 00:18:18,840 --> 00:18:19,999 He thinks I'm an honest sort of a bloke. 717 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,519 He thinks I'm an honest sort of a bloke. 718 00:18:21,600 --> 00:18:21,999 There is quite a bit of colour and trace wherever you look down here. 719 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,999 There is quite a bit of colour and trace wherever you look down here. 720 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,999 There is quite a bit of colour and trace wherever you look down here. 721 00:18:26,080 --> 00:18:27,999 There's colour there, look. That's right. Yeah. 722 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:28,199 There's colour there, look. That's right. Yeah. 723 00:18:28,280 --> 00:18:29,999 There's some beautiful green. 724 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,679 There's some beautiful green. 725 00:18:30,760 --> 00:18:31,999 Millions of years ago, 726 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:32,479 Millions of years ago, 727 00:18:32,560 --> 00:18:33,999 an ancient sea drained into cracks and fissures, 728 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:35,919 an ancient sea drained into cracks and fissures, 729 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,999 trapping silica-rich water between impervious layers of rock. 730 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,999 trapping silica-rich water between impervious layers of rock. 731 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:40,599 trapping silica-rich water between impervious layers of rock. 732 00:18:40,680 --> 00:18:41,999 Over time, the water hardened and the silica inside formed opal. 733 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,999 Over time, the water hardened and the silica inside formed opal. 734 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,719 Over time, the water hardened and the silica inside formed opal. 735 00:18:45,800 --> 00:18:45,999 Look at that colour coming up near the black. It's there, Rod. 736 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,999 Look at that colour coming up near the black. It's there, Rod. 737 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,239 Look at that colour coming up near the black. It's there, Rod. 738 00:18:49,320 --> 00:18:49,999 I've got that twitch, Martin. I've got that twitch. 739 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,799 I've got that twitch, Martin. I've got that twitch. 740 00:18:51,880 --> 00:18:51,999 I get it every time I come down here. (ROD CHUCKLES) 741 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,999 I get it every time I come down here. (ROD CHUCKLES) 742 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,279 I get it every time I come down here. (ROD CHUCKLES) 743 00:18:54,360 --> 00:18:55,999 You know, if this doesn't win you over, I can sort of show you 744 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:57,479 You know, if this doesn't win you over, I can sort of show you 745 00:18:57,560 --> 00:18:57,999 a bit of a parcel on a few pieces... Oh, yeah? ..we found. 746 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:59,999 a bit of a parcel on a few pieces... Oh, yeah? ..we found. 747 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,999 a bit of a parcel on a few pieces... Oh, yeah? ..we found. 748 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:02,439 a bit of a parcel on a few pieces... Oh, yeah? ..we found. 749 00:19:02,520 --> 00:19:03,999 Polished in free form. (EXCLAIMS) 750 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:04,999 Polished in free form. (EXCLAIMS) 751 00:19:05,080 --> 00:19:05,999 That's gotta be a $60,000 stone there. 752 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,439 That's gotta be a $60,000 stone there. 753 00:19:07,520 --> 00:19:07,999 Yeah, that's... Look at that. You're pretty much on the money with that. 754 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,999 Yeah, that's... Look at that. You're pretty much on the money with that. 755 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,439 Yeah, that's... Look at that. You're pretty much on the money with that. 756 00:19:11,520 --> 00:19:11,999 That's got all... every colour under the sun in it. 757 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,999 That's got all... every colour under the sun in it. 758 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:14,319 That's got all... every colour under the sun in it. 759 00:19:15,440 --> 00:19:15,999 This is Lightning Ridge black opal, the most sought after in the world. 760 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,999 This is Lightning Ridge black opal, the most sought after in the world. 761 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,999 This is Lightning Ridge black opal, the most sought after in the world. 762 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,319 This is Lightning Ridge black opal, the most sought after in the world. 763 00:19:21,400 --> 00:19:21,999 Worth up to $43,000 a gram. 764 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,999 Worth up to $43,000 a gram. 765 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,599 Worth up to $43,000 a gram. 766 00:19:24,680 --> 00:19:25,999 We reckon we could have half a 767 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:26,599 We reckon we could have half a 768 00:19:26,680 --> 00:19:27,999 million to a million still left in this. Yeah? So... 769 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:29,199 million to a million still left in this. Yeah? So... 770 00:19:29,280 --> 00:19:29,999 ..just need to put the digger into action and get it out of the wall. 771 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,999 ..just need to put the digger into action and get it out of the wall. 772 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,559 ..just need to put the digger into action and get it out of the wall. 773 00:19:33,640 --> 00:19:33,999 Would you, sort of, be happy with a 50-50 deal? 774 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,999 Would you, sort of, be happy with a 50-50 deal? 775 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,999 Would you, sort of, be happy with a 50-50 deal? 776 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:38,079 Would you, sort of, be happy with a 50-50 deal? 777 00:19:42,520 --> 00:19:43,999 (LAUGHING) Don't let me get out of the mine, mate. 778 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:45,759 (LAUGHING) Don't let me get out of the mine, mate. 779 00:19:45,840 --> 00:19:45,999 Yeah, mate, I'm really happy with that deal. That's fantastic. 780 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,999 Yeah, mate, I'm really happy with that deal. That's fantastic. 781 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,999 Yeah, mate, I'm really happy with that deal. That's fantastic. 782 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:50,999 Yeah, mate, I'm really happy with that deal. That's fantastic. 783 00:19:51,080 --> 00:19:51,999 That's a really good deal, and I appreciate it. 784 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,999 That's a really good deal, and I appreciate it. 785 00:19:54,080 --> 00:19:55,999 Next question is, when do you think you might be able to start this? 786 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,999 Next question is, when do you think you might be able to start this? 787 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,399 Next question is, when do you think you might be able to start this? 788 00:19:59,480 --> 00:19:59,999 Tomorrow morning. All right, that'll be awesome. 789 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,759 Tomorrow morning. All right, that'll be awesome. 790 00:20:01,840 --> 00:20:01,999 I'll be here at 7:30 tomorrow morning. 791 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,999 I'll be here at 7:30 tomorrow morning. 792 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:04,199 I'll be here at 7:30 tomorrow morning. 793 00:20:04,280 --> 00:20:05,999 All right, terrific. 794 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,399 All right, terrific. 795 00:20:17,040 --> 00:20:17,999 Geez, you're lucky it didn't come up any more. 796 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,479 Geez, you're lucky it didn't come up any more. 797 00:20:19,560 --> 00:20:19,999 It's going take a while to pump out. Yeah, I know. 798 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,959 It's going take a while to pump out. Yeah, I know. 799 00:20:22,040 --> 00:20:23,999 The recent storms have flooded 800 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,079 The recent storms have flooded 801 00:20:24,160 --> 00:20:25,999 Scott McMillan and daughter Hannah's mine. 802 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:26,599 Scott McMillan and daughter Hannah's mine. 803 00:20:26,680 --> 00:20:27,999 He's called in partner Chris Cheal to help pump it out. 804 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,999 He's called in partner Chris Cheal to help pump it out. 805 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,159 He's called in partner Chris Cheal to help pump it out. 806 00:20:30,240 --> 00:20:31,999 You don't want water in your mine 807 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:32,119 You don't want water in your mine 808 00:20:32,200 --> 00:20:33,999 because, if we keep getting big downpours, 809 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:34,679 because, if we keep getting big downpours, 810 00:20:34,760 --> 00:20:35,999 next thing it's up to here, next thing it's up to here, 811 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,519 next thing it's up to here, next thing it's up to here, 812 00:20:37,600 --> 00:20:37,999 and your whole mine's flooded, starts to give way, gets unstable. 813 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:39,999 and your whole mine's flooded, starts to give way, gets unstable. 814 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,079 and your whole mine's flooded, starts to give way, gets unstable. 815 00:20:41,160 --> 00:20:41,999 You know, then you've got major problems. 816 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,079 You know, then you've got major problems. 817 00:20:43,160 --> 00:20:43,999 So, main thing is we get this out as quick as we can 818 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:45,639 So, main thing is we get this out as quick as we can 819 00:20:45,720 --> 00:20:45,999 so we can keep Scott's mine dry and mine as well. 820 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,999 so we can keep Scott's mine dry and mine as well. 821 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:48,839 so we can keep Scott's mine dry and mine as well. 822 00:20:48,920 --> 00:20:49,999 Coming down. 823 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:50,799 Coming down. 824 00:20:52,280 --> 00:20:53,999 So, Scott's got a submersible pump. 825 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,119 So, Scott's got a submersible pump. 826 00:20:54,200 --> 00:20:55,999 We'll have to cart it out in there and set it up. 827 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:56,519 We'll have to cart it out in there and set it up. 828 00:20:57,640 --> 00:20:57,999 On flat ground, the electric pump 829 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,999 On flat ground, the electric pump 830 00:21:00,080 --> 00:21:01,999 can remove 300 litres of water per minute. 831 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,319 can remove 300 litres of water per minute. 832 00:21:03,400 --> 00:21:03,999 But pushing the water vertically up ten metres 833 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,999 But pushing the water vertically up ten metres 834 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,439 But pushing the water vertically up ten metres 835 00:21:06,520 --> 00:21:07,999 will reduce that flow by over 60%. 836 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:09,399 will reduce that flow by over 60%. 837 00:21:09,480 --> 00:21:09,999 There's a bit of a natural causeway 838 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,599 There's a bit of a natural causeway 839 00:21:11,680 --> 00:21:11,999 so, once we start pumping it out, we just go. 840 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,879 so, once we start pumping it out, we just go. 841 00:21:15,200 --> 00:21:15,999 It's cold. 842 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:16,959 It's cold. 843 00:21:17,040 --> 00:21:17,999 The pump needs to be positioned 844 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,959 The pump needs to be positioned 845 00:21:19,040 --> 00:21:19,999 at the deepest point in the ten degree Celsius water. 846 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,999 at the deepest point in the ten degree Celsius water. 847 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:22,799 at the deepest point in the ten degree Celsius water. 848 00:21:26,600 --> 00:21:27,999 (GASPS) Jesus. 849 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:28,399 (GASPS) Jesus. 850 00:21:29,440 --> 00:21:29,999 Coming down, Scott? 851 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,359 Coming down, Scott? 852 00:21:34,040 --> 00:21:35,679 (BOTH GRUNT) 853 00:21:48,960 --> 00:21:49,999 (ENGINE WHINING) 854 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:51,079 (ENGINE WHINING) 855 00:21:52,800 --> 00:21:53,999 (EXPLOSION) (WATER FLOWING) 856 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,919 (EXPLOSION) (WATER FLOWING) 857 00:22:01,880 --> 00:22:01,999 We've got a 90-degree bend there, halfway, just before the hole 858 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,999 We've got a 90-degree bend there, halfway, just before the hole 859 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:05,999 We've got a 90-degree bend there, halfway, just before the hole 860 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:06,399 We've got a 90-degree bend there, halfway, just before the hole 861 00:22:06,480 --> 00:22:07,999 and it's letting go. There's a bit of restriction there. 862 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,119 and it's letting go. There's a bit of restriction there. 863 00:22:09,200 --> 00:22:09,999 It's placing a bit of pressure on the joint and it's breaking there, 864 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,999 It's placing a bit of pressure on the joint and it's breaking there, 865 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,879 It's placing a bit of pressure on the joint and it's breaking there, 866 00:22:12,960 --> 00:22:13,999 so Scott's gone to see if he can find a straight one. 867 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,519 so Scott's gone to see if he can find a straight one. 868 00:22:17,920 --> 00:22:17,999 Bit hard when you're out on the field, you know. 869 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,999 Bit hard when you're out on the field, you know. 870 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:20,159 Bit hard when you're out on the field, you know. 871 00:22:20,240 --> 00:22:21,999 You don't want to be running back to town every five minutes. 872 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:23,479 You don't want to be running back to town every five minutes. 873 00:22:23,560 --> 00:22:23,999 If you have a problem, it's always best 874 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,599 If you have a problem, it's always best 875 00:22:25,680 --> 00:22:25,999 to try and utilize what you got to fix it. 876 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,999 to try and utilize what you got to fix it. 877 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:28,719 to try and utilize what you got to fix it. 878 00:22:28,800 --> 00:22:29,999 That joint's gotta be good enough for the pressure pushing it up. 879 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,879 That joint's gotta be good enough for the pressure pushing it up. 880 00:22:31,960 --> 00:22:31,999 It's gotta go up, what, ten metres? 881 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:33,999 It's gotta go up, what, ten metres? 882 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:34,039 It's gotta go up, what, ten metres? 883 00:22:34,120 --> 00:22:35,999 Ready? Go ahead, mate. 884 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,439 Ready? Go ahead, mate. 885 00:22:38,360 --> 00:22:39,999 (WATER GUSHING) 886 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:40,639 (WATER GUSHING) 887 00:22:53,840 --> 00:22:53,999 I think we might have fixed it. 888 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,999 I think we might have fixed it. 889 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:56,639 I think we might have fixed it. 890 00:22:56,720 --> 00:22:57,999 Main thing is the pump's going. We gotta get back digging 891 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,519 Main thing is the pump's going. We gotta get back digging 892 00:22:59,600 --> 00:22:59,999 so he's all right now. He can handle the rest of it, 893 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,999 so he's all right now. He can handle the rest of it, 894 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:02,079 so he's all right now. He can handle the rest of it, 895 00:23:02,160 --> 00:23:03,759 and we'll get back to work. 896 00:23:03,840 --> 00:23:03,999 All right. Cheers. Good luck. Thanks, Farr. 897 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,999 All right. Cheers. Good luck. Thanks, Farr. 898 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,239 All right. Cheers. Good luck. Thanks, Farr. 899 00:23:06,320 --> 00:23:07,999 All right. (CHUCKLING) 900 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:08,399 All right. (CHUCKLING) 901 00:23:17,640 --> 00:23:17,999 This is basically where most of the opal was found and dumped on. 902 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,999 This is basically where most of the opal was found and dumped on. 903 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:20,759 This is basically where most of the opal was found and dumped on. 904 00:23:20,840 --> 00:23:21,999 So if we empty all that out, we've only gone to eight feet. 905 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,999 So if we empty all that out, we've only gone to eight feet. 906 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,239 So if we empty all that out, we've only gone to eight feet. 907 00:23:24,320 --> 00:23:25,999 Sounds like a plan. 908 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:26,439 Sounds like a plan. 909 00:23:26,520 --> 00:23:27,999 Recently evicted from the closed mining town of Mintabie 910 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,999 Recently evicted from the closed mining town of Mintabie 911 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,079 Recently evicted from the closed mining town of Mintabie 912 00:23:30,160 --> 00:23:31,999 and with three families to feed, 913 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:32,239 and with three families to feed, 914 00:23:32,320 --> 00:23:33,999 the Blacklighters are searching for opal in dirt mined 50 years ago. 915 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:35,999 the Blacklighters are searching for opal in dirt mined 50 years ago. 916 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,079 the Blacklighters are searching for opal in dirt mined 50 years ago. 917 00:23:37,160 --> 00:23:37,999 Back in the day, they found a lot. That's cos there was a lot to find. 918 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,999 Back in the day, they found a lot. That's cos there was a lot to find. 919 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:40,519 Back in the day, they found a lot. That's cos there was a lot to find. 920 00:23:40,600 --> 00:23:41,999 They didn't really mind if they missed a bit, I don't think. 921 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,319 They didn't really mind if they missed a bit, I don't think. 922 00:23:43,400 --> 00:23:43,999 That's why we're here. So, we're picking up what they left for us. 923 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,999 That's why we're here. So, we're picking up what they left for us. 924 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:46,839 That's why we're here. So, we're picking up what they left for us. 925 00:23:46,920 --> 00:23:47,999 The team have pegged four large 100 by 200 metre claims 926 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,999 The team have pegged four large 100 by 200 metre claims 927 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:51,999 The team have pegged four large 100 by 200 metre claims 928 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:52,239 The team have pegged four large 100 by 200 metre claims 929 00:23:52,320 --> 00:23:53,999 covered in dumps of pre-mined dirt, hunting crystal opal, 930 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,999 covered in dumps of pre-mined dirt, hunting crystal opal, 931 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:56,639 covered in dumps of pre-mined dirt, hunting crystal opal, 932 00:23:56,720 --> 00:23:57,999 worth up to $25,000 a gram. 933 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:59,879 worth up to $25,000 a gram. 934 00:24:02,880 --> 00:24:03,999 The plan is we're gonna test as much dirt as we can 935 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:05,999 The plan is we're gonna test as much dirt as we can 936 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:06,079 The plan is we're gonna test as much dirt as we can 937 00:24:06,160 --> 00:24:07,999 and try and really isolate where there's a nice patch, 938 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:08,759 and try and really isolate where there's a nice patch, 939 00:24:08,840 --> 00:24:09,999 and, uh, start getting some dollars in, you know. 940 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,559 and, uh, start getting some dollars in, you know. 941 00:24:11,640 --> 00:24:11,999 Cos we got family and that, we can't afford to mess up. 942 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,999 Cos we got family and that, we can't afford to mess up. 943 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:14,959 Cos we got family and that, we can't afford to mess up. 944 00:24:15,040 --> 00:24:15,999 Using technology that didn't exist when the ground was first mined, 945 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:17,999 Using technology that didn't exist when the ground was first mined, 946 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,199 Using technology that didn't exist when the ground was first mined, 947 00:24:19,280 --> 00:24:19,999 Opal-zilla's black light fluoresces opal 948 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,999 Opal-zilla's black light fluoresces opal 949 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:22,399 Opal-zilla's black light fluoresces opal 950 00:24:22,480 --> 00:24:23,999 hidden in the 50 tons of dirt it processes an hour. 951 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,999 hidden in the 50 tons of dirt it processes an hour. 952 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:26,239 hidden in the 50 tons of dirt it processes an hour. 953 00:24:26,320 --> 00:24:27,999 Righto, we ain't got much coming through at the moment. 954 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:28,919 Righto, we ain't got much coming through at the moment. 955 00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:29,999 I started digging where you told me to and then I moved. 956 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,999 I started digging where you told me to and then I moved. 957 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:32,439 I started digging where you told me to and then I moved. 958 00:24:32,520 --> 00:24:33,999 Yeah, well, stay where I said, mate, and we'll get the gems. 959 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,759 Yeah, well, stay where I said, mate, and we'll get the gems. 960 00:24:37,320 --> 00:24:37,999 Reading the ground in Coober Pedy is a lot different from Mintabie 961 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,999 Reading the ground in Coober Pedy is a lot different from Mintabie 962 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:40,999 Reading the ground in Coober Pedy is a lot different from Mintabie 963 00:24:41,080 --> 00:24:41,999 because Mintabie, you'd see the seam running down in the white rock, 964 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,999 because Mintabie, you'd see the seam running down in the white rock, 965 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:44,919 because Mintabie, you'd see the seam running down in the white rock, 966 00:24:45,000 --> 00:24:45,999 and it was easy to follow. 967 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:46,879 and it was easy to follow. 968 00:24:46,960 --> 00:24:47,999 But the dirt up here is soft. 969 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,999 But the dirt up here is soft. 970 00:24:49,080 --> 00:24:49,999 I'm pretty sure that stuff just pops up anywhere out here. 971 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,999 I'm pretty sure that stuff just pops up anywhere out here. 972 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:52,759 I'm pretty sure that stuff just pops up anywhere out here. 973 00:24:57,320 --> 00:24:57,999 It's costing thousands to be here each week. 974 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,999 It's costing thousands to be here each week. 975 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,279 It's costing thousands to be here each week. 976 00:25:00,360 --> 00:25:01,999 If you wanna run a lot of dirt through, 977 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:02,199 If you wanna run a lot of dirt through, 978 00:25:02,280 --> 00:25:03,999 you really gotta be prepared to spend the money to do it. 979 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:04,959 you really gotta be prepared to spend the money to do it. 980 00:25:05,040 --> 00:25:05,999 Fixing a bit of machinery, buying a heap of fuel. 981 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,999 Fixing a bit of machinery, buying a heap of fuel. 982 00:25:08,080 --> 00:25:09,999 Anything coming through? Uh, just really patchy. 983 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,239 Anything coming through? Uh, just really patchy. 984 00:25:13,040 --> 00:25:13,999 I hope it starts turning soon cos, erm, 985 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:15,519 I hope it starts turning soon cos, erm, 986 00:25:15,600 --> 00:25:15,999 yeah, starting to get a bit scary. 987 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:17,879 yeah, starting to get a bit scary. 988 00:25:17,960 --> 00:25:17,999 The pressure's definitely building on me, like, 989 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,999 The pressure's definitely building on me, like, 990 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,199 The pressure's definitely building on me, like, 991 00:25:21,280 --> 00:25:21,999 yeah, I'm feeling it a lot. 992 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,599 yeah, I'm feeling it a lot. 993 00:25:26,560 --> 00:25:27,999 It is hard to try and keep your cool 994 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:28,599 It is hard to try and keep your cool 995 00:25:28,680 --> 00:25:29,999 when you're out there in the middle of nowhere, finding nothing. 996 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,679 when you're out there in the middle of nowhere, finding nothing. 997 00:25:33,840 --> 00:25:33,999 Getting dust in the eyes all day, flies. 998 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,999 Getting dust in the eyes all day, flies. 999 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,359 Getting dust in the eyes all day, flies. 1000 00:25:37,440 --> 00:25:37,999 Yeah, morale's down. 1001 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:39,999 Yeah, morale's down. 1002 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:40,119 Yeah, morale's down. 1003 00:25:40,200 --> 00:25:41,999 Hopefully, some nice colour and not all potch. 1004 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,719 Hopefully, some nice colour and not all potch. 1005 00:25:48,240 --> 00:25:49,999 Guys, let's have a bit of a look. 1006 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:50,559 Guys, let's have a bit of a look. 1007 00:25:53,080 --> 00:25:53,999 It's not good. Looks like just potch and rubbish, really. 1008 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,999 It's not good. Looks like just potch and rubbish, really. 1009 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,959 It's not good. Looks like just potch and rubbish, really. 1010 00:25:58,040 --> 00:25:59,639 This isn't good enough, eh? 1011 00:25:59,720 --> 00:25:59,999 We're gonna have to do something. I know it's hard. 1012 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,999 We're gonna have to do something. I know it's hard. 1013 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:02,119 We're gonna have to do something. I know it's hard. 1014 00:26:02,200 --> 00:26:03,999 It doesn't look like a day's work in there to me. 1015 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:04,479 It doesn't look like a day's work in there to me. 1016 00:26:04,560 --> 00:26:05,999 Nah, it doesn't, does it? Nope. 1017 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:06,879 Nah, it doesn't, does it? Nope. 1018 00:26:06,960 --> 00:26:07,999 Not looking forward to going home, that's for sure, eh? 1019 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,799 Not looking forward to going home, that's for sure, eh? 1020 00:26:11,080 --> 00:26:11,999 It's heartbreaking cos you're out there to find opal 1021 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,599 It's heartbreaking cos you're out there to find opal 1022 00:26:13,680 --> 00:26:13,999 and you're coming home with an empty bucket. 1023 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:15,799 and you're coming home with an empty bucket. 1024 00:26:15,880 --> 00:26:15,999 It's pretty disappointing cos it costs everyone money to be out here. 1025 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:17,999 It's pretty disappointing cos it costs everyone money to be out here. 1026 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,879 It's pretty disappointing cos it costs everyone money to be out here. 1027 00:26:22,480 --> 00:26:23,999 You're coming home broken, pretty much. 1028 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:24,919 You're coming home broken, pretty much. 1029 00:26:26,160 --> 00:26:27,999 (EXHALES) 1030 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:28,399 (EXHALES) 1031 00:26:29,920 --> 00:26:29,999 Hey, gorgeous. Hey, how'd you go? Did you have a good day? 1032 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,999 Hey, gorgeous. Hey, how'd you go? Did you have a good day? 1033 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:32,919 Hey, gorgeous. Hey, how'd you go? Did you have a good day? 1034 00:26:33,000 --> 00:26:33,999 Erm, no, not really. No. 1035 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:35,999 Erm, no, not really. No. 1036 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,039 Erm, no, not really. No. 1037 00:26:38,800 --> 00:26:39,999 We need the opal. Yeah, I know. That's what we need. 1038 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:41,239 We need the opal. Yeah, I know. That's what we need. 1039 00:26:41,320 --> 00:26:41,999 I know. I understand the situation. That converts to dollars... 1040 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,999 I know. I understand the situation. That converts to dollars... 1041 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:44,679 I know. I understand the situation. That converts to dollars... 1042 00:26:44,760 --> 00:26:45,999 I know. I know. ..and that pays the bills. 1043 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:46,999 I know. I know. ..and that pays the bills. 1044 00:26:47,080 --> 00:26:47,999 I know, I know. I'll try my guts out, all right? 1045 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,999 I know, I know. I'll try my guts out, all right? 1046 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:50,439 I know, I know. I'll try my guts out, all right? 1047 00:26:50,520 --> 00:26:51,999 All right. I'm gonna have a shower. OK. 1048 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,159 All right. I'm gonna have a shower. OK. 1049 00:27:02,040 --> 00:27:03,999 I haven't seen a great deal in the face, which worries me a bit. 1050 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,399 I haven't seen a great deal in the face, which worries me a bit. 1051 00:27:05,480 --> 00:27:05,999 There'll be other pockets through here, I'm hoping. 1052 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,999 There'll be other pockets through here, I'm hoping. 1053 00:27:08,080 --> 00:27:09,999 Just gotta do the work, and I'm new to this area, 1054 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:10,919 Just gotta do the work, and I'm new to this area, 1055 00:27:11,000 --> 00:27:11,999 so I'm still trying to figure out what's going on here, really. 1056 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,999 so I'm still trying to figure out what's going on here, really. 1057 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:14,319 so I'm still trying to figure out what's going on here, really. 1058 00:27:14,400 --> 00:27:15,999 Chris and Farren are behind schedule uncovering a new run of opal 1059 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,999 Chris and Farren are behind schedule uncovering a new run of opal 1060 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,959 Chris and Farren are behind schedule uncovering a new run of opal 1061 00:27:19,040 --> 00:27:19,999 after being forced to drain dangerous flood waters. 1062 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,999 after being forced to drain dangerous flood waters. 1063 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:22,199 after being forced to drain dangerous flood waters. 1064 00:27:23,600 --> 00:27:23,999 I gotta live, bills to pay, things to keep up on money-wise. 1065 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,999 I gotta live, bills to pay, things to keep up on money-wise. 1066 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,319 I gotta live, bills to pay, things to keep up on money-wise. 1067 00:27:27,400 --> 00:27:27,999 So, it's important that we get some money this week. 1068 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:29,999 So, it's important that we get some money this week. 1069 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,079 So, it's important that we get some money this week. 1070 00:27:31,400 --> 00:27:31,999 This will be our tenth run, so we're halfway to where we wanna be. 1071 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,999 This will be our tenth run, so we're halfway to where we wanna be. 1072 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:35,199 This will be our tenth run, so we're halfway to where we wanna be. 1073 00:27:37,000 --> 00:27:37,999 We're digging close to where some nice opal came from. 1074 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:39,999 We're digging close to where some nice opal came from. 1075 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:40,399 We're digging close to where some nice opal came from. 1076 00:27:40,480 --> 00:27:41,999 Just hoping we see a bit of a trace in this. 1077 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:42,879 Just hoping we see a bit of a trace in this. 1078 00:27:42,960 --> 00:27:43,999 I'll be disappointed if we don't, mate. 1079 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:44,799 I'll be disappointed if we don't, mate. 1080 00:27:44,880 --> 00:27:45,999 If you're not seeing 'em you're not breaking 'em, 1081 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:47,199 If you're not seeing 'em you're not breaking 'em, 1082 00:27:47,280 --> 00:27:47,999 so you gotta sort of hope. 1083 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,879 so you gotta sort of hope. 1084 00:27:48,960 --> 00:27:49,999 You fellows are different to me. I like to see a bit of something. 1085 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,999 You fellows are different to me. I like to see a bit of something. 1086 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:52,079 You fellows are different to me. I like to see a bit of something. 1087 00:27:54,800 --> 00:27:55,999 I want to see some colour before we finish today. 1088 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,399 I want to see some colour before we finish today. 1089 00:27:57,480 --> 00:27:57,999 Seeing nothing. It's stressing me out. 1090 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,679 Seeing nothing. It's stressing me out. 1091 00:28:09,560 --> 00:28:09,999 Mother Nature's gonna give us what she wants. 1092 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,799 Mother Nature's gonna give us what she wants. 1093 00:28:13,800 --> 00:28:13,999 With partner Scott's mine still drying out, 1094 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,999 With partner Scott's mine still drying out, 1095 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:16,639 With partner Scott's mine still drying out, 1096 00:28:16,720 --> 00:28:17,999 Chris is free to use his nearby wash plant, 1097 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,599 Chris is free to use his nearby wash plant, 1098 00:28:19,680 --> 00:28:19,999 a giant rotating drum of water that washes dirt off mined rock, 1099 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,999 a giant rotating drum of water that washes dirt off mined rock, 1100 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,999 a giant rotating drum of water that washes dirt off mined rock, 1101 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:24,039 a giant rotating drum of water that washes dirt off mined rock, 1102 00:28:24,120 --> 00:28:25,999 revealing any opal. 1103 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:26,039 revealing any opal. 1104 00:28:26,120 --> 00:28:27,999 I'm not doing any other work so I've got no form of income. 1105 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:29,199 I'm not doing any other work so I've got no form of income. 1106 00:28:29,280 --> 00:28:29,999 So even a few thousand is gonna help us along. 1107 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,999 So even a few thousand is gonna help us along. 1108 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:32,319 So even a few thousand is gonna help us along. 1109 00:28:32,400 --> 00:28:33,999 Anything's gonna help us along. 1110 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:34,399 Anything's gonna help us along. 1111 00:28:35,400 --> 00:28:35,999 Yeah, we are getting close. Pretty keen, actually. 1112 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,999 Yeah, we are getting close. Pretty keen, actually. 1113 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:38,239 Yeah, we are getting close. Pretty keen, actually. 1114 00:28:38,320 --> 00:28:39,999 Just hope it pays off. 1115 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:40,599 Just hope it pays off. 1116 00:28:40,680 --> 00:28:41,999 The target is to find nobbies, 1117 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,199 The target is to find nobbies, 1118 00:28:43,280 --> 00:28:43,999 solid pebbles of opal unique to Lightning Ridge, 1119 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,999 solid pebbles of opal unique to Lightning Ridge, 1120 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:46,359 solid pebbles of opal unique to Lightning Ridge, 1121 00:28:46,440 --> 00:28:47,999 the most valuable showing flashes of orange and green. 1122 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,799 the most valuable showing flashes of orange and green. 1123 00:28:53,720 --> 00:28:53,999 Look at that. Nice colour, isn't it? 1124 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,999 Look at that. Nice colour, isn't it? 1125 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:56,359 Look at that. Nice colour, isn't it? 1126 00:28:56,440 --> 00:28:57,999 Oh, yeah. Look at that one. 1127 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:58,199 Oh, yeah. Look at that one. 1128 00:28:58,280 --> 00:28:59,999 Oh, yeah. I like the size of it. 1129 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,959 Oh, yeah. I like the size of it. 1130 00:29:02,040 --> 00:29:03,999 Well, it's looking good, you know, there's nobbies there, 1131 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,319 Well, it's looking good, you know, there's nobbies there, 1132 00:29:05,400 --> 00:29:05,999 which I didn't think we had. Didn't see any while we were digging. 1133 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,999 which I didn't think we had. Didn't see any while we were digging. 1134 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:08,519 which I didn't think we had. Didn't see any while we were digging. 1135 00:29:08,600 --> 00:29:09,999 I think we're on the right track, you know. 1136 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:10,599 I think we're on the right track, you know. 1137 00:29:10,680 --> 00:29:11,999 That is a nice little crystal. 1138 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:12,879 That is a nice little crystal. 1139 00:29:12,960 --> 00:29:13,999 That'll turn out nice. 1140 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:15,479 That'll turn out nice. 1141 00:29:15,560 --> 00:29:15,999 Nice coloured seam, only a little bit broken 1142 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,759 Nice coloured seam, only a little bit broken 1143 00:29:17,840 --> 00:29:17,999 but it's got a lot of orange and green in it. 1144 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,959 but it's got a lot of orange and green in it. 1145 00:29:20,040 --> 00:29:21,999 Just a trickle of red, so they're the colours you gotta look for. 1146 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,479 Just a trickle of red, so they're the colours you gotta look for. 1147 00:29:23,560 --> 00:29:23,999 And we're getting a few nobbies out, which is even better 1148 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,999 And we're getting a few nobbies out, which is even better 1149 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:26,239 And we're getting a few nobbies out, which is even better 1150 00:29:26,320 --> 00:29:27,999 cos that's what we're chasing. Guys, nice colour. 1151 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:28,999 cos that's what we're chasing. Guys, nice colour. 1152 00:29:30,280 --> 00:29:31,999 Nice colour, eh? Very happy with this. 1153 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:32,959 Nice colour, eh? Very happy with this. 1154 00:29:33,040 --> 00:29:33,999 I think it's looking pretty good, really. 1155 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,679 I think it's looking pretty good, really. 1156 00:29:35,760 --> 00:29:35,999 Can't really ask for more than that. 1157 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,999 Can't really ask for more than that. 1158 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:38,039 Can't really ask for more than that. 1159 00:29:38,120 --> 00:29:39,999 So, yeah, over all really happy. Yeah, it's good. 1160 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:40,839 So, yeah, over all really happy. Yeah, it's good. 1161 00:29:49,840 --> 00:29:49,999 After yesterday, I don't really wanna have another day like that 1162 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,999 After yesterday, I don't really wanna have another day like that 1163 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:52,839 After yesterday, I don't really wanna have another day like that 1164 00:29:52,920 --> 00:29:53,999 so I sort of couldn't sleep last night, 1165 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,159 so I sort of couldn't sleep last night, 1166 00:29:55,240 --> 00:29:55,999 and I thought and I spoke to one of my mates this morning. 1167 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:57,999 and I thought and I spoke to one of my mates this morning. 1168 00:29:58,080 --> 00:29:59,999 He's up the hill, and he's gonna show me exactly the colour dirt 1169 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,239 He's up the hill, and he's gonna show me exactly the colour dirt 1170 00:30:01,320 --> 00:30:01,999 that all the miners up the hill are finding, materially. 1171 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:03,999 that all the miners up the hill are finding, materially. 1172 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:04,799 that all the miners up the hill are finding, materially. 1173 00:30:04,880 --> 00:30:05,999 Yup. So then I can come back here, hopefully, 1174 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,879 Yup. So then I can come back here, hopefully, 1175 00:30:07,960 --> 00:30:07,999 and chase that exact colour, try and find a band of it. 1176 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,999 and chase that exact colour, try and find a band of it. 1177 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:11,799 and chase that exact colour, try and find a band of it. 1178 00:30:11,880 --> 00:30:11,999 Yep. And then concentrate on that. 1179 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,679 Yep. And then concentrate on that. 1180 00:30:13,760 --> 00:30:13,999 Let's get the day rolling. Let's do it. 1181 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,999 Let's get the day rolling. Let's do it. 1182 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:16,159 Let's get the day rolling. Let's do it. 1183 00:30:16,240 --> 00:30:17,999 There's a massive amount of pressure, yeah. 1184 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,839 There's a massive amount of pressure, yeah. 1185 00:30:18,920 --> 00:30:19,999 We used to be able to establish knowing where we're going 1186 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,639 We used to be able to establish knowing where we're going 1187 00:30:21,720 --> 00:30:21,999 so now we just gotta start again. 1188 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,519 so now we just gotta start again. 1189 00:30:23,600 --> 00:30:23,999 We need to get a few more bucks under our belt, that'd be good. 1190 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,999 We need to get a few more bucks under our belt, that'd be good. 1191 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:26,559 We need to get a few more bucks under our belt, that'd be good. 1192 00:30:26,640 --> 00:30:27,999 Get the family all happy and you wanna find a nice patch 1193 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,519 Get the family all happy and you wanna find a nice patch 1194 00:30:29,600 --> 00:30:29,999 so you can just go, "I'll have a breather, 1195 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,599 so you can just go, "I'll have a breather, 1196 00:30:31,680 --> 00:30:31,999 everything's gonna be all right." 1197 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,279 everything's gonna be all right." 1198 00:30:34,320 --> 00:30:35,999 James! Yo! 1199 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,199 James! Yo! 1200 00:30:37,280 --> 00:30:37,999 Hey, look what we've caught on the winch. 1201 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:39,999 Hey, look what we've caught on the winch. 1202 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:40,799 Hey, look what we've caught on the winch. 1203 00:30:40,880 --> 00:30:41,999 Things you find down a hole. Oh, no! (LAUGHS) 1204 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,999 Things you find down a hole. Oh, no! (LAUGHS) 1205 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:44,519 Things you find down a hole. Oh, no! (LAUGHS) 1206 00:30:44,600 --> 00:30:45,999 We've been finding (BLEEP) back where we are. 1207 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:47,199 We've been finding (BLEEP) back where we are. 1208 00:30:47,280 --> 00:30:47,999 So, I was wondering if you'd be able to show us a bit of 1209 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,999 So, I was wondering if you'd be able to show us a bit of 1210 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:50,439 So, I was wondering if you'd be able to show us a bit of 1211 00:30:50,520 --> 00:30:51,999 what to look for when I'm digging with the loader. 1212 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:52,799 what to look for when I'm digging with the loader. 1213 00:30:52,880 --> 00:30:53,999 Just the colour dirt that it's coming in so I can target that. 1214 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:55,839 Just the colour dirt that it's coming in so I can target that. 1215 00:30:55,920 --> 00:30:55,999 We'll go down to the 66-foot level now, this is 66 feet down. 1216 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,999 We'll go down to the 66-foot level now, this is 66 feet down. 1217 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:59,399 We'll go down to the 66-foot level now, this is 66 feet down. 1218 00:30:59,480 --> 00:30:59,999 Yup. And we'll go down, have a look, I'll show you where it's all hidden. 1219 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,999 Yup. And we'll go down, have a look, I'll show you where it's all hidden. 1220 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,319 Yup. And we'll go down, have a look, I'll show you where it's all hidden. 1221 00:31:08,280 --> 00:31:09,999 Welcome to the office. (BOTH CHUCKLING) 1222 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,679 Welcome to the office. (BOTH CHUCKLING) 1223 00:31:11,760 --> 00:31:11,999 This mine's massive, by the way. 1224 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,759 This mine's massive, by the way. 1225 00:31:13,840 --> 00:31:13,999 This is just a very small section of it. 1226 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,719 This is just a very small section of it. 1227 00:31:15,800 --> 00:31:15,999 Yeah, wow. Goes for miles. 1228 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:17,999 Yeah, wow. Goes for miles. 1229 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,439 Yeah, wow. Goes for miles. 1230 00:31:18,520 --> 00:31:19,999 How lost can you get down here if you don't know your way? 1231 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,879 How lost can you get down here if you don't know your way? 1232 00:31:21,960 --> 00:31:21,999 We're at 60 feet here. This will take us up to the 30-odd foot level. 1233 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:23,999 We're at 60 feet here. This will take us up to the 30-odd foot level. 1234 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,999 We're at 60 feet here. This will take us up to the 30-odd foot level. 1235 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:26,639 We're at 60 feet here. This will take us up to the 30-odd foot level. 1236 00:31:26,720 --> 00:31:27,999 And if you come this way, there's a level. 1237 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,879 And if you come this way, there's a level. 1238 00:31:29,960 --> 00:31:29,999 So that's just a level of sediment, basically. Yeah. 1239 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,999 So that's just a level of sediment, basically. Yeah. 1240 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:32,479 So that's just a level of sediment, basically. Yeah. 1241 00:31:32,560 --> 00:31:33,999 You can see how this is quite firm. Get up into that, and it's... 1242 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:35,999 You can see how this is quite firm. Get up into that, and it's... 1243 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,879 You can see how this is quite firm. Get up into that, and it's... 1244 00:31:36,960 --> 00:31:37,999 Quite soft. ..it's crumbly. Yeah. 1245 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,359 Quite soft. ..it's crumbly. Yeah. 1246 00:31:39,440 --> 00:31:39,999 And that's your level. It's where the opal is. 1247 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,599 And that's your level. It's where the opal is. 1248 00:31:41,680 --> 00:31:41,999 Turn the light out for a second. 1249 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,999 Turn the light out for a second. 1250 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:44,479 Turn the light out for a second. 1251 00:31:44,560 --> 00:31:45,999 Opal fluorescing in the wall, and it's nice sick stuff. 1252 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:47,919 Opal fluorescing in the wall, and it's nice sick stuff. 1253 00:31:49,880 --> 00:31:49,999 And this is roughly the level that you're at, Mark. 1254 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:51,999 And this is roughly the level that you're at, Mark. 1255 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:52,319 And this is roughly the level that you're at, Mark. 1256 00:31:52,400 --> 00:31:53,999 Plain as day, isn't it? Yeah, mate. 1257 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,439 Plain as day, isn't it? Yeah, mate. 1258 00:31:54,520 --> 00:31:55,999 When I'm noodling, I wanna hit the pile, got a bit of rusted 1259 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:57,479 When I'm noodling, I wanna hit the pile, got a bit of rusted 1260 00:31:57,560 --> 00:31:57,999 and bit of brown sort of stainy... Brown, stainy-looking stuff... 1261 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,999 and bit of brown sort of stainy... Brown, stainy-looking stuff... 1262 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,119 and bit of brown sort of stainy... Brown, stainy-looking stuff... 1263 00:32:01,200 --> 00:32:01,999 ..at your level. So, now, I'll concentrate on that. 1264 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,599 ..at your level. So, now, I'll concentrate on that. 1265 00:32:03,680 --> 00:32:03,999 Definitely. Your best bet. 1266 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:05,719 Definitely. Your best bet. 1267 00:32:12,960 --> 00:32:13,999 I'm real excited. They're estimating there's a million dollars down here. 1268 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,999 I'm real excited. They're estimating there's a million dollars down here. 1269 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:17,679 I'm real excited. They're estimating there's a million dollars down here. 1270 00:32:17,760 --> 00:32:17,999 With his Bondi mine flooded 1271 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,839 With his Bondi mine flooded 1272 00:32:19,920 --> 00:32:19,999 and injured partner Les in recovery, 1273 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:21,999 and injured partner Les in recovery, 1274 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:22,599 and injured partner Les in recovery, 1275 00:32:22,680 --> 00:32:23,999 Rod has agreed on a 50-50 deal 1276 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,239 Rod has agreed on a 50-50 deal 1277 00:32:25,320 --> 00:32:25,999 to dig on Martin Hutchison's neighbouring claims. 1278 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,999 to dig on Martin Hutchison's neighbouring claims. 1279 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:28,559 to dig on Martin Hutchison's neighbouring claims. 1280 00:32:30,360 --> 00:32:31,999 I've had a missed call from old Les about 20 minutes ago. 1281 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,999 I've had a missed call from old Les about 20 minutes ago. 1282 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:34,559 I've had a missed call from old Les about 20 minutes ago. 1283 00:32:34,640 --> 00:32:35,999 (LES SPEAKING) 1284 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,999 (LES SPEAKING) 1285 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:38,199 (LES SPEAKING) 1286 00:32:43,360 --> 00:32:43,999 Oh. 1287 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:45,519 Oh. 1288 00:32:46,680 --> 00:32:47,999 Oh, that's gonna make things interesting. 1289 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,879 Oh, that's gonna make things interesting. 1290 00:32:48,960 --> 00:32:49,999 I've just shaken hands with Martin about that deal over there. 1291 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,999 I've just shaken hands with Martin about that deal over there. 1292 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:52,439 I've just shaken hands with Martin about that deal over there. 1293 00:32:53,960 --> 00:32:53,999 Oh, geez, Les, good on you. 1294 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,999 Oh, geez, Les, good on you. 1295 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:56,799 Oh, geez, Les, good on you. 1296 00:32:56,880 --> 00:32:57,999 I wasn't really expecting Les at all. 1297 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,999 I wasn't really expecting Les at all. 1298 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,199 I wasn't really expecting Les at all. 1299 00:33:00,280 --> 00:33:01,999 The problem is that I made a 50-50 deal, which is really, really good. 1300 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:03,999 The problem is that I made a 50-50 deal, which is really, really good. 1301 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,559 The problem is that I made a 50-50 deal, which is really, really good. 1302 00:33:05,640 --> 00:33:05,999 Erm, but Martin's not gonna give me a percentage for Les. 1303 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,999 Erm, but Martin's not gonna give me a percentage for Les. 1304 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,559 Erm, but Martin's not gonna give me a percentage for Les. 1305 00:33:10,920 --> 00:33:11,999 If Les comes back and he's ready to go, 1306 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,559 If Les comes back and he's ready to go, 1307 00:33:13,640 --> 00:33:13,999 (BLEEP) I don't know what I'm gonna do. 1308 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:15,759 (BLEEP) I don't know what I'm gonna do. 1309 00:33:21,840 --> 00:33:21,999 You're home, mate! 1310 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,839 You're home, mate! 1311 00:33:23,920 --> 00:33:23,999 Ah, yeah, got home last night late. Yeah. Huh. 1312 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,999 Ah, yeah, got home last night late. Yeah. Huh. 1313 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,679 Ah, yeah, got home last night late. Yeah. Huh. 1314 00:33:27,760 --> 00:33:27,999 Yeah, good to be home, too. How you going? I'm good. 1315 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:29,999 Yeah, good to be home, too. How you going? I'm good. 1316 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:30,799 Yeah, good to be home, too. How you going? I'm good. 1317 00:33:30,880 --> 00:33:31,999 Yourself? Yeah, real good, mate. 1318 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:32,999 Yourself? Yeah, real good, mate. 1319 00:33:33,080 --> 00:33:33,999 Everything's all good, that's the main thing. Yeah? 1320 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,519 Everything's all good, that's the main thing. Yeah? 1321 00:33:35,600 --> 00:33:35,999 How fit are you? Yeah, I'm fit enough. Yeah. 1322 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,999 How fit are you? Yeah, I'm fit enough. Yeah. 1323 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:38,879 How fit are you? Yeah, I'm fit enough. Yeah. 1324 00:33:38,960 --> 00:33:39,999 Geez, they've done a good job on you, look at that. 1325 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,359 Geez, they've done a good job on you, look at that. 1326 00:33:41,440 --> 00:33:41,999 That's not too bad. 1327 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,559 That's not too bad. 1328 00:33:43,640 --> 00:33:43,999 I didn't think you'd heal as good as that. Bit sore down there, 1329 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,999 I didn't think you'd heal as good as that. Bit sore down there, 1330 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,359 I didn't think you'd heal as good as that. Bit sore down there, 1331 00:33:47,440 --> 00:33:47,999 but yeah, just cover that for a while. 1332 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,519 but yeah, just cover that for a while. 1333 00:33:51,000 --> 00:33:51,999 When I've started off the deal with Martin 1334 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,479 When I've started off the deal with Martin 1335 00:33:53,560 --> 00:33:53,999 I got no partners. Now, I got two of 'em. 1336 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,999 I got no partners. Now, I got two of 'em. 1337 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:56,159 I got no partners. Now, I got two of 'em. 1338 00:33:57,880 --> 00:33:57,999 I don't think I can sort of leave Les behind, 1339 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:59,999 I don't think I can sort of leave Les behind, 1340 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,719 I don't think I can sort of leave Les behind, 1341 00:34:00,800 --> 00:34:01,999 I don't think I can give this real good deal up. 1342 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,599 I don't think I can give this real good deal up. 1343 00:34:03,680 --> 00:34:03,999 You know, what do I do? 1344 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,279 You know, what do I do? 1345 00:34:08,280 --> 00:34:09,999 Ah, Les, we'll soon see whether you're ready or not, mate. 1346 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,119 Ah, Les, we'll soon see whether you're ready or not, mate. 1347 00:34:11,200 --> 00:34:11,999 Sure, we're not that far away from Bondi. 1348 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,999 Sure, we're not that far away from Bondi. 1349 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:15,279 Sure, we're not that far away from Bondi. 1350 00:34:15,360 --> 00:34:15,999 Here's Bondi, mate. Yeah. 1351 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:17,759 Here's Bondi, mate. Yeah. 1352 00:34:17,840 --> 00:34:17,999 Get down there and do a bit of work. Yeah. 1353 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,999 Get down there and do a bit of work. Yeah. 1354 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:20,079 Get down there and do a bit of work. Yeah. 1355 00:34:20,160 --> 00:34:21,759 And there goes Bondi. 1356 00:34:21,840 --> 00:34:21,999 Where are we going now? Aren't we working here? 1357 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,999 Where are we going now? Aren't we working here? 1358 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,039 Where are we going now? Aren't we working here? 1359 00:34:24,120 --> 00:34:25,999 I'm going to show you something. OK. 1360 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,679 I'm going to show you something. OK. 1361 00:34:30,680 --> 00:34:31,999 Some flash gear there, Les. Yeah. 1362 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,999 Some flash gear there, Les. Yeah. 1363 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:34,439 Some flash gear there, Les. Yeah. 1364 00:34:34,520 --> 00:34:35,999 Brand new blower. And guess what. 1365 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,719 Brand new blower. And guess what. 1366 00:34:39,240 --> 00:34:39,999 What's going on now? It's ours. 1367 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,239 What's going on now? It's ours. 1368 00:34:42,520 --> 00:34:43,999 Where'd you get the money from? (LAUGHS) 1369 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:44,559 Where'd you get the money from? (LAUGHS) 1370 00:34:45,840 --> 00:34:45,999 Course I can't leave Les behind, you know. 1371 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,839 Course I can't leave Les behind, you know. 1372 00:34:47,920 --> 00:34:47,999 We've been together through thick and thin. 1373 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,999 We've been together through thick and thin. 1374 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:50,439 We've been together through thick and thin. 1375 00:34:50,520 --> 00:34:51,999 Don't look too bad, eh? 1376 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:52,319 Don't look too bad, eh? 1377 00:34:52,400 --> 00:34:53,999 I no longer get 50%. I'm gonna get 25% and Les will get 25%. 1378 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,999 I no longer get 50%. I'm gonna get 25% and Les will get 25%. 1379 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,759 I no longer get 50%. I'm gonna get 25% and Les will get 25%. 1380 00:34:57,840 --> 00:34:57,999 There's a brand new super digger downstairs. 1381 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,999 There's a brand new super digger downstairs. 1382 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,679 There's a brand new super digger downstairs. 1383 00:35:00,760 --> 00:35:01,999 It all sounds all right. The gear looks good, it's all new. 1384 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:03,999 It all sounds all right. The gear looks good, it's all new. 1385 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:04,199 It all sounds all right. The gear looks good, it's all new. 1386 00:35:04,280 --> 00:35:05,999 Should all work real fine. 1387 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:06,159 Should all work real fine. 1388 00:35:06,240 --> 00:35:07,999 We gotta find some colour cos you know what they're like 1389 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:08,839 We gotta find some colour cos you know what they're like 1390 00:35:08,920 --> 00:35:09,999 with these partnerships. 1391 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:10,519 with these partnerships. 1392 00:35:10,600 --> 00:35:11,999 They're only as good as the colour that we find. 1393 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,919 They're only as good as the colour that we find. 1394 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,999 That's right. That's the main part. 1395 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:16,399 That's right. That's the main part. 1396 00:35:16,480 --> 00:35:17,999 And we should have a future. 1397 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,119 And we should have a future. 1398 00:35:20,320 --> 00:35:21,919 The Bushmen are back. 1399 00:35:25,800 --> 00:35:25,999 We need to generate some money. I'm not gonna sell it cheap. 1400 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:27,999 We need to generate some money. I'm not gonna sell it cheap. 1401 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,799 We need to generate some money. I'm not gonna sell it cheap. 1402 00:35:28,880 --> 00:35:29,999 I can't give it away, you know, we gotta be realistic. 1403 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,839 I can't give it away, you know, we gotta be realistic. 1404 00:35:31,920 --> 00:35:31,999 Anxious for a return on his daring 22-claim mining lease, 1405 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,999 Anxious for a return on his daring 22-claim mining lease, 1406 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,999 Anxious for a return on his daring 22-claim mining lease, 1407 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,359 Anxious for a return on his daring 22-claim mining lease, 1408 00:35:36,440 --> 00:35:37,999 Chris and Farren have travelled 700 kilometres to Sydney 1409 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,999 Chris and Farren have travelled 700 kilometres to Sydney 1410 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:40,239 Chris and Farren have travelled 700 kilometres to Sydney 1411 00:35:40,320 --> 00:35:41,999 to try and sell their newly found opal to buyer Elaine Rains. 1412 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999 to try and sell their newly found opal to buyer Elaine Rains. 1413 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:44,839 to try and sell their newly found opal to buyer Elaine Rains. 1414 00:35:44,920 --> 00:35:45,999 There's no buyers in the Ridge, 1415 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,119 There's no buyers in the Ridge, 1416 00:35:47,200 --> 00:35:47,999 so I gave her a call and she said she'd meet me here in Sydney. 1417 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,999 so I gave her a call and she said she'd meet me here in Sydney. 1418 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:50,039 so I gave her a call and she said she'd meet me here in Sydney. 1419 00:35:50,120 --> 00:35:51,999 Chris is also using the journey to pick up his 18-year-old son 1420 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:53,999 Chris is also using the journey to pick up his 18-year-old son 1421 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:54,199 Chris is also using the journey to pick up his 18-year-old son 1422 00:35:54,280 --> 00:35:55,999 and mining partner, Oscar, from university. 1423 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,519 and mining partner, Oscar, from university. 1424 00:35:57,600 --> 00:35:57,999 Good day. Hey, big fella. How you going? 1425 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,479 Good day. Hey, big fella. How you going? 1426 00:35:59,560 --> 00:35:59,999 Good, how you going? Good to see you. You too, brother. 1427 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,999 Good, how you going? Good to see you. You too, brother. 1428 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:02,919 Good, how you going? Good to see you. You too, brother. 1429 00:36:03,000 --> 00:36:03,999 You know, I moved down to Sydney to start uni. 1430 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,519 You know, I moved down to Sydney to start uni. 1431 00:36:05,600 --> 00:36:05,999 I need money coming in as well 1432 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,999 I need money coming in as well 1433 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:08,239 I need money coming in as well 1434 00:36:08,320 --> 00:36:09,999 to, you know, keep me here and ticking along in Sydney. 1435 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,919 to, you know, keep me here and ticking along in Sydney. 1436 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,999 So, I'll be out there giving him a hand and hopefully find some opal. 1437 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,599 So, I'll be out there giving him a hand and hopefully find some opal. 1438 00:36:15,680 --> 00:36:15,999 Chris is selling black and crystal opal 1439 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:17,999 Chris is selling black and crystal opal 1440 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,559 Chris is selling black and crystal opal 1441 00:36:18,640 --> 00:36:19,999 with large medium-value blue pieces and small high-quality reds, 1442 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:21,999 with large medium-value blue pieces and small high-quality reds, 1443 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:23,999 with large medium-value blue pieces and small high-quality reds, 1444 00:36:24,080 --> 00:36:25,999 a mix of rough opal and stones he semi-polished, known as rubs. 1445 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:27,999 a mix of rough opal and stones he semi-polished, known as rubs. 1446 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:28,319 a mix of rough opal and stones he semi-polished, known as rubs. 1447 00:36:28,400 --> 00:36:29,999 It totalled 600 grams. 1448 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,439 It totalled 600 grams. 1449 00:36:31,520 --> 00:36:31,999 I'd be really happy if we, you know, if we got eight grand. 1450 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,999 I'd be really happy if we, you know, if we got eight grand. 1451 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,599 I'd be really happy if we, you know, if we got eight grand. 1452 00:36:36,920 --> 00:36:37,999 Righto. So, got some potch and colour there. 1453 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,719 Righto. So, got some potch and colour there. 1454 00:36:39,800 --> 00:36:39,999 I'll look at the rubs first if that's all right. Yeah. 1455 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:41,999 I'll look at the rubs first if that's all right. Yeah. 1456 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:42,719 I'll look at the rubs first if that's all right. Yeah. 1457 00:36:42,800 --> 00:36:43,999 Elaine, she's a fair buyer, and she'll tell you straight. 1458 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:45,999 Elaine, she's a fair buyer, and she'll tell you straight. 1459 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:46,079 Elaine, she's a fair buyer, and she'll tell you straight. 1460 00:36:47,600 --> 00:36:47,999 Certainly not what I was expecting. 1461 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,679 Certainly not what I was expecting. 1462 00:36:49,760 --> 00:36:49,999 To be honest, if you put all that together, there's not a lot there. 1463 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,999 To be honest, if you put all that together, there's not a lot there. 1464 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:52,879 To be honest, if you put all that together, there's not a lot there. 1465 00:36:52,960 --> 00:36:53,999 They're small. It really affects the value as well. 1466 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,999 They're small. It really affects the value as well. 1467 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:56,439 They're small. It really affects the value as well. 1468 00:36:56,520 --> 00:36:57,999 Lots of red. Hmm. 1469 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,159 Lots of red. Hmm. 1470 00:36:59,240 --> 00:36:59,999 Now that's what we're looking for. 1471 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,999 Now that's what we're looking for. 1472 00:37:02,320 --> 00:37:03,999 But they're very small, Chris. Yeah, they are. 1473 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,079 But they're very small, Chris. Yeah, they are. 1474 00:37:06,520 --> 00:37:07,999 We were hoping to get twelve for the lot. So, how much? 1475 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,999 We were hoping to get twelve for the lot. So, how much? 1476 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:10,279 We were hoping to get twelve for the lot. So, how much? 1477 00:37:15,280 --> 00:37:15,999 Eight. 1478 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:17,079 Eight. 1479 00:37:21,040 --> 00:37:21,999 Thanks so much. Very good. Thank you. 1480 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,999 Thanks so much. Very good. Thank you. 1481 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,959 Thanks so much. Very good. Thank you. 1482 00:37:25,040 --> 00:37:25,999 Eight grand, great start for the season. 1483 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:26,999 Eight grand, great start for the season. 1484 00:37:27,080 --> 00:37:27,999 I wanted to make that bit extra, but it's a good result in the end. 1485 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,999 I wanted to make that bit extra, but it's a good result in the end. 1486 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:30,639 I wanted to make that bit extra, but it's a good result in the end. 1487 00:37:30,720 --> 00:37:31,999 Keeps us fed, and it's early on in the year 1488 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,599 Keeps us fed, and it's early on in the year 1489 00:37:33,680 --> 00:37:33,999 so, when you get a decent profit, you know, 1490 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,679 so, when you get a decent profit, you know, 1491 00:37:35,760 --> 00:37:35,999 it can be life changing and that's why we're all doing it. 1492 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,999 it can be life changing and that's why we're all doing it. 1493 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:38,479 it can be life changing and that's why we're all doing it. 1494 00:37:38,560 --> 00:37:39,999 We're really happy with the result, happy I came down 1495 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:41,279 We're really happy with the result, happy I came down 1496 00:37:41,360 --> 00:37:41,999 to watch these two, like. Just loving every minute of it. 1497 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,999 to watch these two, like. Just loving every minute of it. 1498 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:44,919 to watch these two, like. Just loving every minute of it. 1499 00:37:45,000 --> 00:37:45,999 Happy days, eh? I'm stoked. 1500 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:47,279 Happy days, eh? I'm stoked. 1501 00:37:58,720 --> 00:37:59,999 I need some money just to pay for the cost of coming out here, 1502 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,639 I need some money just to pay for the cost of coming out here, 1503 00:38:01,720 --> 00:38:01,999 you know, living costs, diesel costs. 1504 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:03,879 you know, living costs, diesel costs. 1505 00:38:03,960 --> 00:38:03,999 No point going home empty handed cos that's pretty disappointing. 1506 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,999 No point going home empty handed cos that's pretty disappointing. 1507 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,999 No point going home empty handed cos that's pretty disappointing. 1508 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:08,359 No point going home empty handed cos that's pretty disappointing. 1509 00:38:08,440 --> 00:38:09,999 Makes you always think, you know, "Is it worth coming back?" 1510 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,639 Makes you always think, you know, "Is it worth coming back?" 1511 00:38:11,720 --> 00:38:11,999 Coober Pedy newcomers, the Blacklighters are getting desperate. 1512 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,999 Coober Pedy newcomers, the Blacklighters are getting desperate. 1513 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,639 Coober Pedy newcomers, the Blacklighters are getting desperate. 1514 00:38:15,720 --> 00:38:15,999 They have 12 mouths to feed and have found no opal. 1515 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:17,999 They have 12 mouths to feed and have found no opal. 1516 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,519 They have 12 mouths to feed and have found no opal. 1517 00:38:19,600 --> 00:38:19,999 If you don't know what you're looking for, it all looks the same. 1518 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,999 If you don't know what you're looking for, it all looks the same. 1519 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:22,719 If you don't know what you're looking for, it all looks the same. 1520 00:38:22,800 --> 00:38:23,999 They're hoping local knowledge 1521 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,519 They're hoping local knowledge 1522 00:38:24,600 --> 00:38:25,999 gleaned from veteran miner James Cumes will help. 1523 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,999 gleaned from veteran miner James Cumes will help. 1524 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:28,439 gleaned from veteran miner James Cumes will help. 1525 00:38:28,520 --> 00:38:29,999 When I was digging with the loader, I was targeting 1526 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,679 When I was digging with the loader, I was targeting 1527 00:38:31,760 --> 00:38:31,999 the sort of level dirt that he showed me, and I think 1528 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,999 the sort of level dirt that he showed me, and I think 1529 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:34,519 the sort of level dirt that he showed me, and I think 1530 00:38:34,600 --> 00:38:35,999 just those little tips he gave me just helped me isolate 1531 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,919 just those little tips he gave me just helped me isolate 1532 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,999 where the actual opal's coming from out of the dump. 1533 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:40,519 where the actual opal's coming from out of the dump. 1534 00:38:44,480 --> 00:38:45,999 Well, hit the glower. Lots of glower, nice and fresh. 1535 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,999 Well, hit the glower. Lots of glower, nice and fresh. 1536 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,519 Well, hit the glower. Lots of glower, nice and fresh. 1537 00:38:48,600 --> 00:38:49,999 The rock-bearing belt moves at one meter a second, 1538 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,679 The rock-bearing belt moves at one meter a second, 1539 00:38:51,760 --> 00:38:51,999 requiring fast hands to grab the opal 1540 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,999 requiring fast hands to grab the opal 1541 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:54,119 requiring fast hands to grab the opal 1542 00:38:54,200 --> 00:38:55,999 before it's dumped off the conveyor. 1543 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:56,199 before it's dumped off the conveyor. 1544 00:38:57,880 --> 00:38:57,999 So, what's coming through? Much? 1545 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,799 So, what's coming through? Much? 1546 00:38:59,880 --> 00:38:59,999 Actually, we had a good spell there where we couldn't keep up. 1547 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,999 Actually, we had a good spell there where we couldn't keep up. 1548 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,999 Actually, we had a good spell there where we couldn't keep up. 1549 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:04,159 Actually, we had a good spell there where we couldn't keep up. 1550 00:39:04,240 --> 00:39:05,999 Awesome. Yeah, in that muddier stuff, that wet mud. 1551 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,839 Awesome. Yeah, in that muddier stuff, that wet mud. 1552 00:39:06,920 --> 00:39:07,999 That's it, I'm just starting to get to that. 1553 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:09,199 That's it, I'm just starting to get to that. 1554 00:39:09,280 --> 00:39:09,999 Keep bringing that through. I reckon we're... The buckets are filling. 1555 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,999 Keep bringing that through. I reckon we're... The buckets are filling. 1556 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:12,919 Keep bringing that through. I reckon we're... The buckets are filling. 1557 00:39:13,000 --> 00:39:13,999 Awesome. 1558 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:14,759 Awesome. 1559 00:39:20,920 --> 00:39:21,999 At this stage in here, Jesus, it could be, you know, 1560 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,999 At this stage in here, Jesus, it could be, you know, 1561 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,039 At this stage in here, Jesus, it could be, you know, 1562 00:39:24,120 --> 00:39:25,999 a lot of money in that bucket right there. 1563 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:26,639 a lot of money in that bucket right there. 1564 00:39:26,720 --> 00:39:27,999 But we just don't know until later. 1565 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:28,879 But we just don't know until later. 1566 00:39:28,960 --> 00:39:29,999 It's too hard to see what anything is in here. Yeah. 1567 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,599 It's too hard to see what anything is in here. Yeah. 1568 00:39:34,320 --> 00:39:35,999 Righto. 1569 00:39:37,600 --> 00:39:37,999 Another big day, eh? Bit better than yesterday. 1570 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,839 Another big day, eh? Bit better than yesterday. 1571 00:39:39,920 --> 00:39:39,999 Was it? Oh, yeah. Yeah? 1572 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,999 Was it? Oh, yeah. Yeah? 1573 00:39:42,080 --> 00:39:43,879 Have a look in the sun, eh? 1574 00:39:43,960 --> 00:39:43,999 Slowly picking up a little bit. 1575 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,999 Slowly picking up a little bit. 1576 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:46,039 Slowly picking up a little bit. 1577 00:39:46,120 --> 00:39:47,999 (BOTH EXCLAIMING) Look at that! 1578 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,999 (BOTH EXCLAIMING) Look at that! 1579 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:50,199 (BOTH EXCLAIMING) Look at that! 1580 00:39:51,600 --> 00:39:51,999 (EXCLAIMS) That is blinging. 1581 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,999 (EXCLAIMS) That is blinging. 1582 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,999 (EXCLAIMS) That is blinging. 1583 00:39:55,080 --> 00:39:55,999 Oh, wow. We need some more of that. 1584 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,879 Oh, wow. We need some more of that. 1585 00:39:57,960 --> 00:39:57,999 Wow! I'm a bit happy with that. 1586 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:59,999 Wow! I'm a bit happy with that. 1587 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,119 Wow! I'm a bit happy with that. 1588 00:40:00,200 --> 00:40:01,999 I'm actually really happy with that. That's magnificent. 1589 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,719 I'm actually really happy with that. That's magnificent. 1590 00:40:03,800 --> 00:40:03,999 Let's head for home and see what we got. Yup. 1591 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:05,999 Let's head for home and see what we got. Yup. 1592 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,239 Let's head for home and see what we got. Yup. 1593 00:40:08,280 --> 00:40:09,999 The Blacklighters have uncovered six kilograms of rough opal. 1594 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,999 The Blacklighters have uncovered six kilograms of rough opal. 1595 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,439 The Blacklighters have uncovered six kilograms of rough opal. 1596 00:40:12,520 --> 00:40:13,999 Even though they're experienced miners, 1597 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:14,919 Even though they're experienced miners, 1598 00:40:15,000 --> 00:40:15,999 this is the first they've found in Coober Pedy 1599 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,479 this is the first they've found in Coober Pedy 1600 00:40:17,560 --> 00:40:17,999 and have no idea of its value. 1601 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,679 and have no idea of its value. 1602 00:40:19,760 --> 00:40:19,999 Seems like most of it's got most colours in it. 1603 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,999 Seems like most of it's got most colours in it. 1604 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:22,799 Seems like most of it's got most colours in it. 1605 00:40:22,880 --> 00:40:23,999 It's different to Mintabie but it's still so beautiful. 1606 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,999 It's different to Mintabie but it's still so beautiful. 1607 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,119 It's different to Mintabie but it's still so beautiful. 1608 00:40:27,200 --> 00:40:27,999 I'm gonna ring my mate James cos he's sold some parcels from 1609 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,999 I'm gonna ring my mate James cos he's sold some parcels from 1610 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,159 I'm gonna ring my mate James cos he's sold some parcels from 1611 00:40:31,240 --> 00:40:31,999 pretty close to where we're working anyway. 1612 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,479 pretty close to where we're working anyway. 1613 00:40:33,560 --> 00:40:33,999 So, he might have a bit more of an idea on what we're gonna 1614 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,999 So, he might have a bit more of an idea on what we're gonna 1615 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,439 So, he might have a bit more of an idea on what we're gonna 1616 00:40:36,520 --> 00:40:37,999 get for this material so we don't make a mistake. 1617 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:38,999 get for this material so we don't make a mistake. 1618 00:40:39,080 --> 00:40:39,999 Let me put some glasses on. 1619 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:41,359 Let me put some glasses on. 1620 00:40:41,440 --> 00:40:41,999 I've classed and sold lot of their stuff. So... 1621 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,999 I've classed and sold lot of their stuff. So... 1622 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:44,119 I've classed and sold lot of their stuff. So... 1623 00:40:44,200 --> 00:40:45,799 That'll help, eh? 1624 00:40:47,240 --> 00:40:47,999 Got some nice kicky stuff there. 1625 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,959 Got some nice kicky stuff there. 1626 00:40:50,040 --> 00:40:51,999 That'll add up into something. 1627 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:52,319 That'll add up into something. 1628 00:40:52,400 --> 00:40:53,999 Let's pick out all the top ones. Yeah, there. 1629 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:54,919 Let's pick out all the top ones. Yeah, there. 1630 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,999 Look at that. Yeah! (LAUGHS) 1631 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:58,159 Look at that. Yeah! (LAUGHS) 1632 00:40:58,240 --> 00:40:59,999 That's what it's about, baby. 1633 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,759 That's what it's about, baby. 1634 00:41:00,840 --> 00:41:01,999 You been here a week and you found one of these? 1635 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,999 You been here a week and you found one of these? 1636 00:41:04,080 --> 00:41:05,839 You're not doing bad, are you? 1637 00:41:05,920 --> 00:41:05,999 Nice red, eh? Yeah. 1638 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,999 Nice red, eh? Yeah. 1639 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:08,319 Nice red, eh? Yeah. 1640 00:41:08,400 --> 00:41:09,999 Some people dig for 20 years and don't find this much. 1641 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,119 Some people dig for 20 years and don't find this much. 1642 00:41:12,720 --> 00:41:13,999 Oh, look at that. My goodness. 1643 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,279 Oh, look at that. My goodness. 1644 00:41:15,360 --> 00:41:15,999 The Blacklighters have high quality white and crystal opal. 1645 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,999 The Blacklighters have high quality white and crystal opal. 1646 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,239 The Blacklighters have high quality white and crystal opal. 1647 00:41:19,320 --> 00:41:19,999 It features the full spectrum of colours, 1648 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,959 It features the full spectrum of colours, 1649 00:41:22,040 --> 00:41:23,999 including the most desirable and valuable red. 1650 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,999 including the most desirable and valuable red. 1651 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:26,159 including the most desirable and valuable red. 1652 00:41:26,240 --> 00:41:27,999 We'll weigh this stuff up and see what it comes to. 1653 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,999 We'll weigh this stuff up and see what it comes to. 1654 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,079 We'll weigh this stuff up and see what it comes to. 1655 00:41:33,760 --> 00:41:33,999 That's 1,162 carats. 1656 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,999 That's 1,162 carats. 1657 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,559 That's 1,162 carats. 1658 00:41:37,640 --> 00:41:37,999 Holy. Ooh. Holy! 1659 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:39,999 Holy. Ooh. Holy! 1660 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:40,359 Holy. Ooh. Holy! 1661 00:41:40,440 --> 00:41:41,999 (ALL LAUGHING) Yes! 1662 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,959 (ALL LAUGHING) Yes! 1663 00:41:44,040 --> 00:41:45,959 You wouldn't take less than... 1664 00:41:47,640 --> 00:41:47,999 $100 a carat, minimum. 1665 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,999 $100 a carat, minimum. 1666 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:50,559 $100 a carat, minimum. 1667 00:41:50,640 --> 00:41:51,999 Holy moly. Holy moly! Eh? 1668 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,319 Holy moly. Holy moly! Eh? 1669 00:41:53,400 --> 00:41:53,999 Look at this stuff. Now we're talking, guys! Oh, my God! 1670 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,999 Look at this stuff. Now we're talking, guys! Oh, my God! 1671 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:56,239 Look at this stuff. Now we're talking, guys! Oh, my God! 1672 00:41:56,320 --> 00:41:57,999 (CHUCKLES) That's what we wanna hear. 1673 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:58,599 (CHUCKLES) That's what we wanna hear. 1674 00:41:58,680 --> 00:41:59,999 That's what we wanna hear. 1675 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,519 That's what we wanna hear. 1676 00:42:00,600 --> 00:42:01,999 That big bugger, the king stone, 1677 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:02,519 That big bugger, the king stone, 1678 00:42:02,600 --> 00:42:03,999 that's a couple of thousand dollars a carat. No! Yeah, I know. 1679 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,559 that's a couple of thousand dollars a carat. No! Yeah, I know. 1680 00:42:05,640 --> 00:42:05,999 In dollar value... 1681 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,319 In dollar value... 1682 00:42:09,280 --> 00:42:09,999 that's about $116,200. 1683 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,999 that's about $116,200. 1684 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,919 that's about $116,200. 1685 00:42:13,000 --> 00:42:13,999 In rough. (ALL EXCLAIMING) 1686 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,919 In rough. (ALL EXCLAIMING) 1687 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:17,999 Oh, yes! Yes! 1688 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,879 Oh, yes! Yes! 1689 00:42:20,760 --> 00:42:21,999 That's just stunning top opal. 1690 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:23,199 That's just stunning top opal. 1691 00:42:23,280 --> 00:42:23,999 That's absolutely stunning. Thank you. Oh! 1692 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,999 That's absolutely stunning. Thank you. Oh! 1693 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:26,079 That's absolutely stunning. Thank you. Oh! 1694 00:42:26,160 --> 00:42:27,999 Opal can change lives, huh? Oh, man! 1695 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:28,599 Opal can change lives, huh? Oh, man! 1696 00:42:28,680 --> 00:42:29,999 I don't believe this. 1697 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:30,759 I don't believe this. 1698 00:42:30,840 --> 00:42:31,999 Yeah, you just gotta cut it. 1699 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:32,879 Yeah, you just gotta cut it. 1700 00:42:32,960 --> 00:42:33,999 Yes! Well done, boys, eh! 1701 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,599 Yes! Well done, boys, eh! 1702 00:42:36,760 --> 00:42:37,999 1,162 carats or 232 grams, 1703 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,999 1,162 carats or 232 grams, 1704 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:41,999 1,162 carats or 232 grams, 1705 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,079 1,162 carats or 232 grams, 1706 00:42:42,160 --> 00:42:43,999 worth an estimated $116,000. 1707 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:45,999 worth an estimated $116,000. 1708 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:46,359 worth an estimated $116,000. 1709 00:42:46,440 --> 00:42:47,999 (YELLING) You beauty! (JAMES LAUGHING) 1710 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,999 (YELLING) You beauty! (JAMES LAUGHING) 1711 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:50,639 (YELLING) You beauty! (JAMES LAUGHING) 1712 00:42:50,720 --> 00:42:51,999 The boss has lost it. (LAUGHS) 1713 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,239 The boss has lost it. (LAUGHS) 1714 00:42:53,320 --> 00:42:53,999 Awesome work, guys! Wicked. 1715 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,999 Awesome work, guys! Wicked. 1716 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,479 Awesome work, guys! Wicked. 1717 00:42:56,560 --> 00:42:57,999 And that's, just saying, it's just a start. Just a start. Ha-ha! 1718 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,999 And that's, just saying, it's just a start. Just a start. Ha-ha! 1719 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,159 And that's, just saying, it's just a start. Just a start. Ha-ha! 1720 00:43:02,240 --> 00:43:03,999 It was awesome. The last thing you're expecting. 1721 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,999 It was awesome. The last thing you're expecting. 1722 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,519 It was awesome. The last thing you're expecting. 1723 00:43:06,600 --> 00:43:07,999 We can afford to set the kids up with everything they need up here 1724 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,999 We can afford to set the kids up with everything they need up here 1725 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:10,519 We can afford to set the kids up with everything they need up here 1726 00:43:10,600 --> 00:43:11,999 and get them nice and comfortable and we've got the best ground pegged 1727 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,999 and get them nice and comfortable and we've got the best ground pegged 1728 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:14,079 and get them nice and comfortable and we've got the best ground pegged 1729 00:43:14,160 --> 00:43:15,999 in the area, I reckon. And we're not gonna walk away from it, no way. 1730 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,999 in the area, I reckon. And we're not gonna walk away from it, no way. 1731 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,279 in the area, I reckon. And we're not gonna walk away from it, no way. 1732 00:43:18,360 --> 00:43:19,999 Oh, it was a massive relief. 1733 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:20,079 Oh, it was a massive relief. 1734 00:43:20,160 --> 00:43:21,999 The amount we got was just phenomenal. 1735 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:22,319 The amount we got was just phenomenal. 1736 00:43:22,400 --> 00:43:23,999 Pretty well just an all-round amazing day for me. 1737 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,159 Pretty well just an all-round amazing day for me. 1738 00:43:25,240 --> 00:43:25,999 Yeah, I can break down. I don't... I don't know what to say. 1739 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:27,999 Yeah, I can break down. I don't... I don't know what to say. 1740 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:29,599 Yeah, I can break down. I don't... I don't know what to say. 1741 00:43:29,680 --> 00:43:29,999 It's been a bloody good week 1742 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,999 It's been a bloody good week 1743 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:32,319 It's been a bloody good week 1744 00:43:32,400 --> 00:43:33,999 and we can hope we can keep doing 'em. 1745 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:34,559 and we can hope we can keep doing 'em. 1746 00:43:37,120 --> 00:43:37,999 Subtitles by Deluxe 1747 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:39,119 Subtitles by Deluxe 1748 00:43:40,305 --> 00:44:40,515 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.OpenSubtitles.org