"Outback Opal Hunters" Scrap Noodler

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,879 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 3 00:00:03,960 --> 00:00:03,999 Ron, I'm going to cave it in. Watch out. 4 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:05,999 Ron, I'm going to cave it in. Watch out. 5 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,159 Ron, I'm going to cave it in. Watch out. 6 00:00:06,240 --> 00:00:07,999 ..the Boulder Boys push their machines 7 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:08,439 ..the Boulder Boys push their machines 8 00:00:08,520 --> 00:00:09,999 deeper than ever before... I'll just keep taking it down. 9 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,479 deeper than ever before... I'll just keep taking it down. 10 00:00:11,560 --> 00:00:11,999 Yeah, just keep doing it. ..chasing a 16-metre-deep 11 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,999 Yeah, just keep doing it. ..chasing a 16-metre-deep 12 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:14,799 Yeah, just keep doing it. ..chasing a 16-metre-deep 13 00:00:14,880 --> 00:00:15,999 opal level in a waterlogged mine. 14 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,479 opal level in a waterlogged mine. 15 00:00:17,560 --> 00:00:17,999 I'm sliding off the front. 16 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,559 I'm sliding off the front. 17 00:00:20,440 --> 00:00:21,999 The Cheals expand their operation... Whoa! 18 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,039 The Cheals expand their operation... Whoa! 19 00:00:23,120 --> 00:00:23,999 ..with a second expensive super digger. 20 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,799 ..with a second expensive super digger. 21 00:00:25,880 --> 00:00:25,999 It will double our costs, but it also doubles our chances 22 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,999 It will double our costs, but it also doubles our chances 23 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:28,759 It will double our costs, but it also doubles our chances 24 00:00:28,840 --> 00:00:29,999 of finding opal. But spiralling debts 25 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,599 of finding opal. But spiralling debts 26 00:00:31,680 --> 00:00:31,999 threaten to send them broke. 27 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,639 threaten to send them broke. 28 00:00:33,720 --> 00:00:33,999 I need to keep food on the table. I need to keep up with the fuel. 29 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,999 I need to keep food on the table. I need to keep up with the fuel. 30 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,799 I need to keep food on the table. I need to keep up with the fuel. 31 00:00:36,880 --> 00:00:37,999 Bills to be paid. And on a new claim, 32 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,879 Bills to be paid. And on a new claim, 33 00:00:39,960 --> 00:00:39,999 the Blacklighters are forced to shut down Opalzilla... 34 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:41,999 the Blacklighters are forced to shut down Opalzilla... 35 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,919 the Blacklighters are forced to shut down Opalzilla... 36 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:43,999 We're not going to see anything on this. Shut her down. 37 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:45,399 We're not going to see anything on this. Shut her down. 38 00:00:45,480 --> 00:00:45,999 ..after the harsh desert conditions cause 39 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:47,639 ..after the harsh desert conditions cause 40 00:00:47,720 --> 00:00:47,999 more machine breakdowns. 41 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,759 more machine breakdowns. 42 00:00:49,840 --> 00:00:49,999 (GROANS) Ahhh! 43 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,879 (GROANS) Ahhh! 44 00:00:51,960 --> 00:00:51,999 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 45 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:53,959 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 46 00:00:54,760 --> 00:00:55,999 # Money 47 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:56,759 # Money 48 00:00:58,800 --> 00:00:59,999 # And fancy clothes # 49 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,999 # And fancy clothes # 50 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:02,319 # And fancy clothes # 51 00:01:10,320 --> 00:01:11,999 (SPADE SHOVELLING) 52 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,319 (SPADE SHOVELLING) 53 00:01:15,560 --> 00:01:15,999 I'll give this a shunt back and get on with the ramp, man. 54 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,999 I'll give this a shunt back and get on with the ramp, man. 55 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:18,919 I'll give this a shunt back and get on with the ramp, man. 56 00:01:19,000 --> 00:01:19,999 Righto. 57 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:20,959 Righto. 58 00:01:21,040 --> 00:01:21,999 NARRATOR: 40 kilometres south of Coober Pedy, 59 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,439 NARRATOR: 40 kilometres south of Coober Pedy, 60 00:01:23,520 --> 00:01:23,999 the Blacklighters are setting up on a new claim. 61 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,999 the Blacklighters are setting up on a new claim. 62 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:26,679 the Blacklighters are setting up on a new claim. 63 00:01:26,760 --> 00:01:27,999 We moved Opalzilla into position last week. 64 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,039 We moved Opalzilla into position last week. 65 00:01:29,120 --> 00:01:29,999 She's pretty close to spot on, but... 66 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,599 She's pretty close to spot on, but... 67 00:01:31,680 --> 00:01:31,999 we just want to come back a little bit more. 68 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:33,999 we just want to come back a little bit more. 69 00:01:34,080 --> 00:01:35,999 You've got you're only far before it's actually going to hit, so don't bang it. 70 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,599 You've got you're only far before it's actually going to hit, so don't bang it. 71 00:01:37,680 --> 00:01:37,999 Slowly at the start. 72 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,679 Slowly at the start. 73 00:01:39,760 --> 00:01:39,999 We just, um, made the pad for the wheels, 74 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,919 We just, um, made the pad for the wheels, 75 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,999 so hopefully we can get it sitting nice and level 76 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:44,759 so hopefully we can get it sitting nice and level 77 00:01:44,840 --> 00:01:45,999 so all the belts run nice and true. 78 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,959 so all the belts run nice and true. 79 00:01:48,040 --> 00:01:49,999 That's it. Whoa! Whoa! 80 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:50,639 That's it. Whoa! Whoa! 81 00:01:50,720 --> 00:01:51,999 (WHISTLES) 82 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:52,719 (WHISTLES) 83 00:01:52,800 --> 00:01:53,999 So, yeah, that's where she lays for the next bit. 84 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,439 So, yeah, that's where she lays for the next bit. 85 00:01:55,520 --> 00:01:55,999 Last week, they moved their ten-tonne processing plant, 86 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,999 Last week, they moved their ten-tonne processing plant, 87 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,319 Last week, they moved their ten-tonne processing plant, 88 00:01:59,400 --> 00:01:59,999 Opalzilla, 700 metres from their Jess's Trench claim 89 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,999 Opalzilla, 700 metres from their Jess's Trench claim 90 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,399 Opalzilla, 700 metres from their Jess's Trench claim 91 00:02:03,480 --> 00:02:03,999 to their nearby Bedframe claim. 92 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,919 to their nearby Bedframe claim. 93 00:02:06,680 --> 00:02:07,999 So we can chase all these dumps behind us, 94 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,559 So we can chase all these dumps behind us, 95 00:02:09,640 --> 00:02:09,999 test 'em all and see what we can come up with. 96 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,999 test 'em all and see what we can come up with. 97 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,039 test 'em all and see what we can come up with. 98 00:02:13,120 --> 00:02:13,999 Bedframe is littered with old miners' diggings 99 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,999 Bedframe is littered with old miners' diggings 100 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:16,279 Bedframe is littered with old miners' diggings 101 00:02:16,360 --> 00:02:17,999 excavated over the past half century. 102 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,199 excavated over the past half century. 103 00:02:19,280 --> 00:02:19,999 Righto, we got our first bucket going in. Pretty excited. 104 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:21,999 Righto, we got our first bucket going in. Pretty excited. 105 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,079 Righto, we got our first bucket going in. Pretty excited. 106 00:02:23,160 --> 00:02:23,999 We'll, um, do a little bit of noodling 107 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,839 We'll, um, do a little bit of noodling 108 00:02:25,920 --> 00:02:25,999 just to keep the money rolling in. 109 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,919 just to keep the money rolling in. 110 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,999 Searching through pre-mined dirt for opal, 111 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:30,879 Searching through pre-mined dirt for opal, 112 00:02:30,960 --> 00:02:31,999 or noodling, avoids the expenses 113 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,479 or noodling, avoids the expenses 114 00:02:33,560 --> 00:02:33,999 of heavy-duty mining machinery. 115 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,999 of heavy-duty mining machinery. 116 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,039 of heavy-duty mining machinery. 117 00:02:36,120 --> 00:02:37,999 We're going through the old tailings 118 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,399 We're going through the old tailings 119 00:02:38,480 --> 00:02:39,999 from the old timers back in the '60s. 120 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:40,959 from the old timers back in the '60s. 121 00:02:41,040 --> 00:02:41,999 Hopefully they have missed a bit. 122 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,319 Hopefully they have missed a bit. 123 00:02:43,400 --> 00:02:43,999 Using technology that didn't exist then, 124 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,999 Using technology that didn't exist then, 125 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:46,399 Using technology that didn't exist then, 126 00:02:46,480 --> 00:02:47,999 Opalzilla can detect the smallest piece of missed opal. 127 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,999 Opalzilla can detect the smallest piece of missed opal. 128 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:50,199 Opalzilla can detect the smallest piece of missed opal. 129 00:02:50,280 --> 00:02:51,999 You load it up into the hopper and it goes through a trommel, 130 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,199 You load it up into the hopper and it goes through a trommel, 131 00:02:53,280 --> 00:02:53,999 shakes all the dust off so you've got no dust 132 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,999 shakes all the dust off so you've got no dust 133 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:56,359 shakes all the dust off so you've got no dust 134 00:02:56,440 --> 00:02:57,999 on the opal-bearing rocks when it hits the dark room. 135 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,159 on the opal-bearing rocks when it hits the dark room. 136 00:02:59,240 --> 00:02:59,999 The dark room's got ultraviolet lights, 137 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,239 The dark room's got ultraviolet lights, 138 00:03:01,320 --> 00:03:01,999 so all the opal will glow on the belt in the dark room. 139 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:03,999 so all the opal will glow on the belt in the dark room. 140 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:04,279 so all the opal will glow on the belt in the dark room. 141 00:03:04,360 --> 00:03:05,999 So, very efficient. 142 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:06,319 So, very efficient. 143 00:03:06,400 --> 00:03:07,999 Once we uncover what's sitting in all the holes, 144 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:08,799 Once we uncover what's sitting in all the holes, 145 00:03:08,880 --> 00:03:09,999 we'll, um, have a good look and see 146 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,119 we'll, um, have a good look and see 147 00:03:11,200 --> 00:03:11,999 if we can get some more mining done here, too. 148 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,799 if we can get some more mining done here, too. 149 00:03:15,520 --> 00:03:15,999 They closed Mintabie so we've moved on and... 150 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:17,999 They closed Mintabie so we've moved on and... 151 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:18,239 They closed Mintabie so we've moved on and... 152 00:03:18,320 --> 00:03:19,999 and re-established ourselves in Coober Pedy. 153 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:20,759 and re-established ourselves in Coober Pedy. 154 00:03:20,840 --> 00:03:21,999 Last season, the government shut down the Blacklighters' 155 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,999 Last season, the government shut down the Blacklighters' 156 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:24,359 Last season, the government shut down the Blacklighters' 157 00:03:24,440 --> 00:03:25,999 former hometown of Mintabie, 158 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:26,479 former hometown of Mintabie, 159 00:03:26,560 --> 00:03:27,999 forcing their three families, totalling 12 people, 160 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:29,999 forcing their three families, totalling 12 people, 161 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:30,119 forcing their three families, totalling 12 people, 162 00:03:30,200 --> 00:03:31,999 to start from scratch in Coober Pedy. 163 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:32,719 to start from scratch in Coober Pedy. 164 00:03:32,800 --> 00:03:33,999 We got kids, we've had to pull them out of school 165 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,839 We got kids, we've had to pull them out of school 166 00:03:35,920 --> 00:03:35,999 and just the cost itself in moving, 167 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,999 and just the cost itself in moving, 168 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:38,919 and just the cost itself in moving, 169 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:39,999 like, all the machinery and everything 170 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:41,199 like, all the machinery and everything 171 00:03:41,280 --> 00:03:41,999 came into the tens of thousands of dollars. 172 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,399 came into the tens of thousands of dollars. 173 00:03:43,480 --> 00:03:43,999 MARK, PAUL, JOHN: Ah, yes! Yes! 174 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:45,959 MARK, PAUL, JOHN: Ah, yes! Yes! 175 00:03:46,040 --> 00:03:47,999 In their first week mining, the team struck it lucky... 176 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,119 In their first week mining, the team struck it lucky... 177 00:03:49,200 --> 00:03:49,999 That's just stunning, top opal. 178 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:51,279 That's just stunning, top opal. 179 00:03:51,360 --> 00:03:51,999 ..with a mammoth haul of Coober Pedy crystal. 180 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:53,999 ..with a mammoth haul of Coober Pedy crystal. 181 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,319 ..with a mammoth haul of Coober Pedy crystal. 182 00:03:56,240 --> 00:03:57,999 Couple of little pretty bits, but they're tiny. 183 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,119 Couple of little pretty bits, but they're tiny. 184 00:03:59,200 --> 00:03:59,999 But now that claim has dried up... 185 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,919 But now that claim has dried up... 186 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:03,999 No point digging dirt that's not giving us any reward. 187 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,319 No point digging dirt that's not giving us any reward. 188 00:04:05,400 --> 00:04:05,999 ..forcing them to gamble on a move 189 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,639 ..forcing them to gamble on a move 190 00:04:07,720 --> 00:04:07,999 to their new location. 191 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,759 to their new location. 192 00:04:15,560 --> 00:04:15,999 Hey! 193 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,559 Hey! 194 00:04:17,640 --> 00:04:17,999 Our first little bit. First bit. New spot. 195 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,999 Our first little bit. First bit. New spot. 196 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:20,279 Our first little bit. First bit. New spot. 197 00:04:20,360 --> 00:04:21,999 We can start off now finally get some movement on the belt here. 198 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,759 We can start off now finally get some movement on the belt here. 199 00:04:23,840 --> 00:04:23,999 Hopefully we can pick up a few gems today and we'll be happy. 200 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,999 Hopefully we can pick up a few gems today and we'll be happy. 201 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:27,079 Hopefully we can pick up a few gems today and we'll be happy. 202 00:04:27,160 --> 00:04:27,999 We need to find opal to stay afloat. It's the only source of income. 203 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,999 We need to find opal to stay afloat. It's the only source of income. 204 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:30,319 We need to find opal to stay afloat. It's the only source of income. 205 00:04:30,400 --> 00:04:31,999 No one can live for free. You can't mess around. 206 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:33,479 No one can live for free. You can't mess around. 207 00:04:33,560 --> 00:04:33,999 It's not something that we take lightly - moving the machine. 208 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:35,999 It's not something that we take lightly - moving the machine. 209 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:36,239 It's not something that we take lightly - moving the machine. 210 00:04:36,320 --> 00:04:37,999 There's a lot of people relying on us to make the right choices. 211 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,279 There's a lot of people relying on us to make the right choices. 212 00:04:39,360 --> 00:04:39,999 (THUD) Whoopsie! 213 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,359 (THUD) Whoopsie! 214 00:04:41,440 --> 00:04:41,999 The noodling's awesome, but we want to find something really big. 215 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,999 The noodling's awesome, but we want to find something really big. 216 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,079 The noodling's awesome, but we want to find something really big. 217 00:04:45,160 --> 00:04:45,999 So, the ultimate goal is to hit a big pocket. 218 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:47,999 So, the ultimate goal is to hit a big pocket. 219 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,479 So, the ultimate goal is to hit a big pocket. 220 00:04:48,560 --> 00:04:49,999 Yeah, we need to build the bank up a little bit, 221 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:50,879 Yeah, we need to build the bank up a little bit, 222 00:04:50,960 --> 00:04:51,999 cos, yeah, we want to get the big machines in here soon, 223 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,319 cos, yeah, we want to get the big machines in here soon, 224 00:04:53,400 --> 00:04:53,999 and, yeah, take it down and see what she holds underneath. 225 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,999 and, yeah, take it down and see what she holds underneath. 226 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:56,719 and, yeah, take it down and see what she holds underneath. 227 00:04:56,800 --> 00:04:57,999 As well as putting food on the table, 228 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:59,159 As well as putting food on the table, 229 00:04:59,240 --> 00:04:59,999 the Blacklighters are counting on the opal from noodling 230 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,999 the Blacklighters are counting on the opal from noodling 231 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:02,359 the Blacklighters are counting on the opal from noodling 232 00:05:02,440 --> 00:05:03,999 to pay for some big machinery 233 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:04,439 to pay for some big machinery 234 00:05:04,520 --> 00:05:05,999 to start mining underground. 235 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:06,519 to start mining underground. 236 00:05:06,600 --> 00:05:07,999 If we can get 50 grand in the next few weeks, 237 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,439 If we can get 50 grand in the next few weeks, 238 00:05:09,520 --> 00:05:09,999 it'll go a long way to what we need to do. 239 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:11,999 it'll go a long way to what we need to do. 240 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,079 it'll go a long way to what we need to do. 241 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:13,999 We got so many places to explore. 242 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:15,839 We got so many places to explore. 243 00:05:15,920 --> 00:05:15,999 So, um, I don't know which one to start with, eh. 244 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,999 So, um, I don't know which one to start with, eh. 245 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,519 So, um, I don't know which one to start with, eh. 246 00:05:22,080 --> 00:05:23,999 (WHISTLES TUNE) Couple of chunks just come through. 247 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,439 (WHISTLES TUNE) Couple of chunks just come through. 248 00:05:26,240 --> 00:05:27,999 What could there be? 249 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:28,239 What could there be? 250 00:05:30,600 --> 00:05:31,999 (MACHINE POWERS DOWN) 251 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:32,599 (MACHINE POWERS DOWN) 252 00:05:34,040 --> 00:05:35,999 Ah, the generator just cut out. Coon's going to go have a look. 253 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,439 Ah, the generator just cut out. Coon's going to go have a look. 254 00:05:37,520 --> 00:05:37,999 I reckon by the sound of that earlier, 255 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,599 I reckon by the sound of that earlier, 256 00:05:39,680 --> 00:05:39,999 it might have spat the fan belt off, but, yeah, 257 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,839 it might have spat the fan belt off, but, yeah, 258 00:05:41,920 --> 00:05:41,999 we'll have a quick look, eh? 259 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,919 we'll have a quick look, eh? 260 00:05:45,760 --> 00:05:45,999 As you can see, it's the fan belt. 261 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,999 As you can see, it's the fan belt. 262 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,919 As you can see, it's the fan belt. 263 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:49,999 Chewed it to pieces, so, yeah. 264 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,439 Chewed it to pieces, so, yeah. 265 00:05:51,520 --> 00:05:51,999 The 14-kilowatt generator 266 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:53,839 The 14-kilowatt generator 267 00:05:53,920 --> 00:05:53,999 is Opalzilla's only power source. 268 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,999 is Opalzilla's only power source. 269 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:56,479 is Opalzilla's only power source. 270 00:05:56,560 --> 00:05:57,999 We've got some belts. I don't know if we've got a new one, though. Me either. 271 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,999 We've got some belts. I don't know if we've got a new one, though. Me either. 272 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,599 We've got some belts. I don't know if we've got a new one, though. Me either. 273 00:06:00,680 --> 00:06:01,999 She blow it? Yep. You know where the spare one is? 274 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,359 She blow it? Yep. You know where the spare one is? 275 00:06:03,440 --> 00:06:03,999 No. The spare one's sitting in a (BLEEP) box 276 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,999 No. The spare one's sitting in a (BLEEP) box 277 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:06,159 No. The spare one's sitting in a (BLEEP) box 278 00:06:06,240 --> 00:06:07,999 in the shed at home. 279 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:08,359 in the shed at home. 280 00:06:09,960 --> 00:06:09,999 Yeah, what good's the belt at home? 281 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,999 Yeah, what good's the belt at home? 282 00:06:12,080 --> 00:06:13,999 (GROANS) 283 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:14,079 (GROANS) 284 00:06:14,160 --> 00:06:15,999 It's no good at home, eh? No. No. 285 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:16,439 It's no good at home, eh? No. No. 286 00:06:18,040 --> 00:06:19,999 That's a long way away. It's (BLEEP) miles away. 287 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:20,919 That's a long way away. It's (BLEEP) miles away. 288 00:06:21,000 --> 00:06:21,999 It's going to be an 80K round trip. 289 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,079 It's going to be an 80K round trip. 290 00:06:25,880 --> 00:06:25,999 Shut her down. Ahhhh! 291 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:27,999 Shut her down. Ahhhh! 292 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:28,399 Shut her down. Ahhhh! 293 00:06:28,480 --> 00:06:29,999 Ahhh! 294 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,479 Ahhh! 295 00:06:36,720 --> 00:06:37,999 See these two bolts here? Mm-hm. 296 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:38,919 See these two bolts here? Mm-hm. 297 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:39,999 Those two. Can you just reach under and pull the nuts 298 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,519 Those two. Can you just reach under and pull the nuts 299 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:41,999 off the bolts and pull the bolts out, please? Righto. Those two? 300 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,999 off the bolts and pull the bolts out, please? Righto. Those two? 301 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:44,439 off the bolts and pull the bolts out, please? Righto. Those two? 302 00:06:44,520 --> 00:06:45,999 Yeah. This is my big digger. 303 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,119 Yeah. This is my big digger. 304 00:06:47,200 --> 00:06:47,999 It had some repairs. I haven't used it for a couple of years. 305 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,999 It had some repairs. I haven't used it for a couple of years. 306 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:50,359 It had some repairs. I haven't used it for a couple of years. 307 00:06:50,440 --> 00:06:51,999 It's not making any money sitting here in the shed, 308 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:52,759 It's not making any money sitting here in the shed, 309 00:06:52,840 --> 00:06:53,999 so we might as well put it to work. 310 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,919 so we might as well put it to work. 311 00:06:55,000 --> 00:06:55,999 In Lightning Ridge, 312 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:56,999 In Lightning Ridge, 313 00:06:57,080 --> 00:06:57,999 Chris Cheal and sons Rory and Oscar 314 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,799 Chris Cheal and sons Rory and Oscar 315 00:06:59,880 --> 00:06:59,999 are dusting off Chris' newly-repaired second digger. 316 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,999 are dusting off Chris' newly-repaired second digger. 317 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:03,839 are dusting off Chris' newly-repaired second digger. 318 00:07:03,920 --> 00:07:03,999 It's what they call a super digger. It's basically the biggest one that's been built. 319 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,999 It's what they call a super digger. It's basically the biggest one that's been built. 320 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,999 It's what they call a super digger. It's basically the biggest one that's been built. 321 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:08,479 It's what they call a super digger. It's basically the biggest one that's been built. 322 00:07:08,560 --> 00:07:09,999 It is probably about two-and-a-half tonne. 323 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:10,639 It is probably about two-and-a-half tonne. 324 00:07:10,720 --> 00:07:11,999 It's got 30-tonne of breakout pressure. 325 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,759 It's got 30-tonne of breakout pressure. 326 00:07:12,840 --> 00:07:13,999 It's a beautiful machine as far as diggers go. 327 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:15,999 It's a beautiful machine as far as diggers go. 328 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:16,079 It's a beautiful machine as far as diggers go. 329 00:07:16,160 --> 00:07:17,999 To increase their opal production, 330 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:18,759 To increase their opal production, 331 00:07:18,840 --> 00:07:19,999 Chris wants to use the super digger 332 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:20,919 Chris wants to use the super digger 333 00:07:21,000 --> 00:07:21,999 alongside his other smaller digger, 334 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,359 alongside his other smaller digger, 335 00:07:23,440 --> 00:07:23,999 45 kilometres away at his mine. 336 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,999 45 kilometres away at his mine. 337 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:26,439 45 kilometres away at his mine. 338 00:07:26,520 --> 00:07:27,999 Just makes sense to me to get 339 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:28,719 Just makes sense to me to get 340 00:07:28,800 --> 00:07:29,999 both sets of gear going. 341 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,799 both sets of gear going. 342 00:07:30,880 --> 00:07:31,999 It will double our costs, but it also doubles our chances 343 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,879 It will double our costs, but it also doubles our chances 344 00:07:33,960 --> 00:07:33,999 of finding opal and that's what we need. 345 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:35,999 of finding opal and that's what we need. 346 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,159 of finding opal and that's what we need. 347 00:07:40,840 --> 00:07:41,999 So, how do you reckon we're going to go getting it down? 348 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,359 So, how do you reckon we're going to go getting it down? 349 00:07:43,440 --> 00:07:43,999 Putting a digger down, you're either going to have a real good day 350 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,999 Putting a digger down, you're either going to have a real good day 351 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:46,199 Putting a digger down, you're either going to have a real good day 352 00:07:46,280 --> 00:07:47,999 or a real (BLEEP) day. Yeah. 353 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,519 or a real (BLEEP) day. Yeah. 354 00:07:49,560 --> 00:07:49,999 Jeez, you know, just burning a heap of diesel 355 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:51,999 Jeez, you know, just burning a heap of diesel 356 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:52,119 Jeez, you know, just burning a heap of diesel 357 00:07:52,200 --> 00:07:53,999 and if we don't see nothing, well it's going to be disappointed. 358 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,999 and if we don't see nothing, well it's going to be disappointed. 359 00:07:55,080 --> 00:07:55,999 With little opal to show two months into the season, 360 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,999 With little opal to show two months into the season, 361 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:58,399 With little opal to show two months into the season, 362 00:07:58,480 --> 00:07:59,999 the Cheals are trying to avert a cash flow crisis 363 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,719 the Cheals are trying to avert a cash flow crisis 364 00:08:01,800 --> 00:08:01,999 on their giant lease covering 22 separate claims. 365 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,999 on their giant lease covering 22 separate claims. 366 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,679 on their giant lease covering 22 separate claims. 367 00:08:05,760 --> 00:08:05,999 All the money that we've got over the last few weeks 368 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,999 All the money that we've got over the last few weeks 369 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:08,119 All the money that we've got over the last few weeks 370 00:08:08,200 --> 00:08:09,999 have gone straight back into fuel money. Pressure's definitely on Dad. 371 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:11,279 have gone straight back into fuel money. Pressure's definitely on Dad. 372 00:08:11,360 --> 00:08:11,999 A few hundred bucks last week, it's, you know, not enough to pay the bills. 373 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,999 A few hundred bucks last week, it's, you know, not enough to pay the bills. 374 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:14,639 A few hundred bucks last week, it's, you know, not enough to pay the bills. 375 00:08:14,720 --> 00:08:15,999 Relentless running costs, modest opal finds 376 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:17,919 Relentless running costs, modest opal finds 377 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,999 and a 30% cut going to partner Scott McMillan 378 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:21,439 and a 30% cut going to partner Scott McMillan 379 00:08:21,520 --> 00:08:21,999 have left Chris questioning if he can keep mining. 380 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:23,999 have left Chris questioning if he can keep mining. 381 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,879 have left Chris questioning if he can keep mining. 382 00:08:24,960 --> 00:08:25,999 You're sort of up around the $200 a day in fuel 383 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,279 You're sort of up around the $200 a day in fuel 384 00:08:27,360 --> 00:08:27,999 and that all adds up fairly quickly. 385 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,439 and that all adds up fairly quickly. 386 00:08:29,520 --> 00:08:29,999 It's paramount we get something this week. 387 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,519 It's paramount we get something this week. 388 00:08:31,600 --> 00:08:31,999 If we don't, look, I might have to go away for a little bit and do some work. 389 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:33,999 If we don't, look, I might have to go away for a little bit and do some work. 390 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:35,079 If we don't, look, I might have to go away for a little bit and do some work. 391 00:08:35,160 --> 00:08:35,999 You know, try and get some fuel money together so we can keep going. 392 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,999 You know, try and get some fuel money together so we can keep going. 393 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:38,399 You know, try and get some fuel money together so we can keep going. 394 00:08:38,480 --> 00:08:39,999 Adding to the pressure, Chris' sons sacrificed 395 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,559 Adding to the pressure, Chris' sons sacrificed 396 00:08:41,640 --> 00:08:41,999 their university studies to chase opal with him. 397 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,999 their university studies to chase opal with him. 398 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:44,919 their university studies to chase opal with him. 399 00:08:45,000 --> 00:08:45,999 Rory and I have both come home from university. 400 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:47,599 Rory and I have both come home from university. 401 00:08:47,680 --> 00:08:47,999 It's been a couple of months since I've left Sydney. 402 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,999 It's been a couple of months since I've left Sydney. 403 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:50,439 It's been a couple of months since I've left Sydney. 404 00:08:50,520 --> 00:08:51,999 Juggling online study in the evenings 405 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:52,959 Juggling online study in the evenings 406 00:08:53,040 --> 00:08:53,999 with days spent opal mining, 407 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,039 with days spent opal mining, 408 00:08:55,120 --> 00:08:55,999 they hope to make enough to pay for their tuition. 409 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,999 they hope to make enough to pay for their tuition. 410 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:58,199 they hope to make enough to pay for their tuition. 411 00:08:58,280 --> 00:08:59,999 It does get tough when we're, you know, working really hard, 412 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:00,839 It does get tough when we're, you know, working really hard, 413 00:09:00,920 --> 00:09:01,999 putting in big hours and not getting paid. 414 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,199 putting in big hours and not getting paid. 415 00:09:03,280 --> 00:09:03,999 We need that hit to just put us in a good spot to keep digging. 416 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,919 We need that hit to just put us in a good spot to keep digging. 417 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,999 If not, Dad's probably going to have to go away working 418 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:08,399 If not, Dad's probably going to have to go away working 419 00:09:08,480 --> 00:09:09,999 and then that leaves Rory and I out of work. 420 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:10,959 and then that leaves Rory and I out of work. 421 00:09:12,240 --> 00:09:13,999 (VALVE HISSES) 422 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:14,239 (VALVE HISSES) 423 00:09:18,200 --> 00:09:19,999 Are you right for fuel and oil and everything? Yeah. 424 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:20,799 Are you right for fuel and oil and everything? Yeah. 425 00:09:20,880 --> 00:09:21,999 Yeah, I'll crank her up, then, eh? 426 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:22,919 Yeah, I'll crank her up, then, eh? 427 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,999 Righto, we've got to drop this digger down. 428 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:28,399 Righto, we've got to drop this digger down. 429 00:09:28,480 --> 00:09:29,999 It's-it's a heavy bit of gear and if something happens, 430 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,039 It's-it's a heavy bit of gear and if something happens, 431 00:09:31,120 --> 00:09:31,999 you can get crushed pretty easily, so we'll just take our time, 432 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,999 you can get crushed pretty easily, so we'll just take our time, 433 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:34,239 you can get crushed pretty easily, so we'll just take our time, 434 00:09:34,320 --> 00:09:35,999 do it right and keep our communication up. Yep. 435 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,039 do it right and keep our communication up. Yep. 436 00:09:37,120 --> 00:09:37,999 And I don't know whether it's going to fit with the hoist ladders in. 437 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,999 And I don't know whether it's going to fit with the hoist ladders in. 438 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:40,919 And I don't know whether it's going to fit with the hoist ladders in. 439 00:09:41,000 --> 00:09:41,999 If it doesn't, it's going to turn into, like, a two or three-day job. 440 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,999 If it doesn't, it's going to turn into, like, a two or three-day job. 441 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:44,519 If it doesn't, it's going to turn into, like, a two or three-day job. 442 00:09:46,760 --> 00:09:47,999 Whoa! 443 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,759 Whoa! 444 00:09:48,840 --> 00:09:49,999 The hoist ladders are still in the hole. I think we can get it down. 445 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,799 The hoist ladders are still in the hole. I think we can get it down. 446 00:09:51,880 --> 00:09:51,999 I've never done it with the ladders in the hole before. 447 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,999 I've never done it with the ladders in the hole before. 448 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,599 I've never done it with the ladders in the hole before. 449 00:09:54,680 --> 00:09:55,999 May not work. I-I don't know. And if it doesn't work, 450 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,119 May not work. I-I don't know. And if it doesn't work, 451 00:09:57,200 --> 00:09:57,999 it means that there's going to be an extra day-and-a-half added 452 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:59,999 it means that there's going to be an extra day-and-a-half added 453 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,679 it means that there's going to be an extra day-and-a-half added 454 00:10:00,760 --> 00:10:01,999 to get it down there. So, yeah, I'm trying to take a shortcut. 455 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,999 to get it down there. So, yeah, I'm trying to take a shortcut. 456 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:04,079 to get it down there. So, yeah, I'm trying to take a shortcut. 457 00:10:05,360 --> 00:10:05,999 Mate, are you out of the way? Can we, um, line up 458 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,879 Mate, are you out of the way? Can we, um, line up 459 00:10:07,960 --> 00:10:07,999 and send this thing down? Yep, all good to come down. 460 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,999 and send this thing down? Yep, all good to come down. 461 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:10,959 and send this thing down? Yep, all good to come down. 462 00:10:11,040 --> 00:10:11,999 The mine shaft's 44 inches in diameter. The digger's 42. 463 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,999 The mine shaft's 44 inches in diameter. The digger's 42. 464 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,199 The mine shaft's 44 inches in diameter. The digger's 42. 465 00:10:15,280 --> 00:10:15,999 So it's going to be a real tight squeeze to get it in there. 466 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,999 So it's going to be a real tight squeeze to get it in there. 467 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,519 So it's going to be a real tight squeeze to get it in there. 468 00:10:19,400 --> 00:10:19,999 That's as good as you're going to get it. 469 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,679 That's as good as you're going to get it. 470 00:10:23,000 --> 00:10:29,074 Do you want subtitles for any video? -=[ ai.OpenSubtitles.com ]=- 471 00:10:34,760 --> 00:10:35,999 No good? 472 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,919 No good? 473 00:10:37,000 --> 00:10:37,999 There's just not enough room. 474 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:38,999 There's just not enough room. 475 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,999 We're going to have to take the rings and ladders out. 476 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,919 We're going to have to take the rings and ladders out. 477 00:10:52,080 --> 00:10:53,999 While I'm at Opalton, I might go and have a look 478 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,159 While I'm at Opalton, I might go and have a look 479 00:10:54,240 --> 00:10:55,999 what I've got to go and do up at the Dragonfly. 480 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:56,759 what I've got to go and do up at the Dragonfly. 481 00:10:56,840 --> 00:10:57,999 Aaron Grotjahn is heading for the Badlands claim 482 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,999 Aaron Grotjahn is heading for the Badlands claim 483 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,079 Aaron Grotjahn is heading for the Badlands claim 484 00:11:00,160 --> 00:11:01,999 after a 200-kilometre supply run into town. 485 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,759 after a 200-kilometre supply run into town. 486 00:11:03,840 --> 00:11:03,999 While I'm here, I'll go and have a look around here. 487 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,999 While I'm here, I'll go and have a look around here. 488 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,279 While I'm here, I'll go and have a look around here. 489 00:11:06,360 --> 00:11:07,999 I've missed this place. 490 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:08,359 I've missed this place. 491 00:11:08,440 --> 00:11:09,999 But on the way back, he's stopping to check on 492 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:10,759 But on the way back, he's stopping to check on 493 00:11:10,840 --> 00:11:11,999 his own claim, Dragonfly, 494 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,079 his own claim, Dragonfly, 495 00:11:13,160 --> 00:11:13,999 which is also where his parents were laid to rest. 496 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,999 which is also where his parents were laid to rest. 497 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:16,279 which is also where his parents were laid to rest. 498 00:11:17,720 --> 00:11:17,999 This is Mum and Dad's memorial. 499 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,879 This is Mum and Dad's memorial. 500 00:11:19,960 --> 00:11:19,999 The ashes are here. 501 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,959 The ashes are here. 502 00:11:22,040 --> 00:11:23,999 Whenever I've got time, I come and say hello. 503 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,479 Whenever I've got time, I come and say hello. 504 00:11:24,560 --> 00:11:25,999 This is on the Dragonfly lease. This is where Dad and Mum wanted to be buried so... 505 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,999 This is on the Dragonfly lease. This is where Dad and Mum wanted to be buried so... 506 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:28,639 This is on the Dragonfly lease. This is where Dad and Mum wanted to be buried so... 507 00:11:28,720 --> 00:11:29,999 we put them up here. 508 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,999 we put them up here. 509 00:11:31,080 --> 00:11:31,999 I would never sell this claim. 510 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,119 I would never sell this claim. 511 00:11:33,200 --> 00:11:33,999 This is a family sort of lease. 512 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,199 This is a family sort of lease. 513 00:11:36,480 --> 00:11:37,999 Dad was one of the first back out here 514 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:38,519 Dad was one of the first back out here 515 00:11:38,600 --> 00:11:39,999 after the old timers left. 516 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:40,959 after the old timers left. 517 00:11:41,040 --> 00:11:41,999 Aaron's father and mentor Arno 518 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,599 Aaron's father and mentor Arno 519 00:11:43,680 --> 00:11:43,999 was one of Queensland's pioneering opal miners. 520 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,999 was one of Queensland's pioneering opal miners. 521 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:46,959 was one of Queensland's pioneering opal miners. 522 00:11:47,960 --> 00:11:47,999 Dad - when he found opal, he named it boulder opal. 523 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,999 Dad - when he found opal, he named it boulder opal. 524 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:50,999 Dad - when he found opal, he named it boulder opal. 525 00:11:51,080 --> 00:11:51,999 So everyone started calling it boulder opal after that. 526 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:53,999 So everyone started calling it boulder opal after that. 527 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,239 So everyone started calling it boulder opal after that. 528 00:11:54,320 --> 00:11:55,999 He spent, like, 45 years out here. 529 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:57,079 He spent, like, 45 years out here. 530 00:11:57,160 --> 00:11:57,999 He's told me a few places where I've got to go and have a look at, 531 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,799 He's told me a few places where I've got to go and have a look at, 532 00:11:59,880 --> 00:11:59,999 so one day I'll get there. At the moment, I'm happy to... 533 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,999 so one day I'll get there. At the moment, I'm happy to... 534 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:02,999 so one day I'll get there. At the moment, I'm happy to... 535 00:12:03,080 --> 00:12:03,999 pay me bills back and one day 536 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:05,759 pay me bills back and one day 537 00:12:05,840 --> 00:12:05,999 we'll get back here. 538 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,839 we'll get back here. 539 00:12:13,800 --> 00:12:13,999 To keep hold of Dragonfly 540 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:15,799 To keep hold of Dragonfly 541 00:12:15,880 --> 00:12:15,999 and buy his father's house, 542 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,959 and buy his father's house, 543 00:12:18,040 --> 00:12:19,999 Aaron borrowed $80,000 544 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:20,639 Aaron borrowed $80,000 545 00:12:20,720 --> 00:12:21,999 from fellow miner Eric Hume. 546 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,079 from fellow miner Eric Hume. 547 00:12:24,040 --> 00:12:25,999 Come to an agreement. I'm giving Eric a hand. 548 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:26,199 Come to an agreement. I'm giving Eric a hand. 549 00:12:26,280 --> 00:12:27,999 We're working for a percentage. I get a bit money 550 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:28,679 We're working for a percentage. I get a bit money 551 00:12:28,760 --> 00:12:29,999 to pay my loan back. 552 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,719 to pay my loan back. 553 00:12:30,800 --> 00:12:31,999 Aaron is now working for Eric 554 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:32,879 Aaron is now working for Eric 555 00:12:32,960 --> 00:12:33,999 for 15% of any opal found 556 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:35,919 for 15% of any opal found 557 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,999 100 kilometres south 558 00:12:38,080 --> 00:12:39,999 on the Badlands claim. 559 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:40,319 on the Badlands claim. 560 00:12:40,400 --> 00:12:41,999 There's been a lot of money found out there years ago. 561 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,359 There's been a lot of money found out there years ago. 562 00:12:43,440 --> 00:12:43,999 The people before us found opal. 563 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,839 The people before us found opal. 564 00:12:45,920 --> 00:12:45,999 $900,000 worth of opal there. 565 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,959 $900,000 worth of opal there. 566 00:12:50,640 --> 00:12:51,999 But so far this season, 567 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:52,639 But so far this season, 568 00:12:52,720 --> 00:12:53,999 Aaron and his mining partner Ron 569 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,719 Aaron and his mining partner Ron 570 00:12:54,800 --> 00:12:55,999 have found barely enough to cover their food. 571 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,679 have found barely enough to cover their food. 572 00:12:57,760 --> 00:12:57,999 How did it go? No worries, all good. Got everything. 573 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,999 How did it go? No worries, all good. Got everything. 574 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:00,559 How did it go? No worries, all good. Got everything. 575 00:13:00,640 --> 00:13:01,999 Well, Aaron's finally got back. It's good. And, er, 576 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,679 Well, Aaron's finally got back. It's good. And, er, 577 00:13:03,760 --> 00:13:03,999 brought a bit of supplies, 578 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,999 brought a bit of supplies, 579 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,359 brought a bit of supplies, 580 00:13:06,440 --> 00:13:07,999 so we'll be right for a month or so, I reckon now. 581 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,159 so we'll be right for a month or so, I reckon now. 582 00:13:12,520 --> 00:13:13,999 Key to their operation is a recently repaired 50-tonne loader... 583 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,999 Key to their operation is a recently repaired 50-tonne loader... 584 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:16,839 Key to their operation is a recently repaired 50-tonne loader... 585 00:13:16,920 --> 00:13:17,999 Up until now, it's just been two-wheel drive. 586 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,879 Up until now, it's just been two-wheel drive. 587 00:13:19,960 --> 00:13:19,999 The mechanic came out and we've just put it in - 588 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,999 The mechanic came out and we've just put it in - 589 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,119 The mechanic came out and we've just put it in - 590 00:13:23,200 --> 00:13:23,999 four-wheel drive again. 591 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,199 four-wheel drive again. 592 00:13:25,280 --> 00:13:25,999 ..and a 100-tonne excavator. 593 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,999 ..and a 100-tonne excavator. 594 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:28,239 ..and a 100-tonne excavator. 595 00:13:29,520 --> 00:13:29,999 Both machines are working a deep pit 596 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,959 Both machines are working a deep pit 597 00:13:32,040 --> 00:13:33,999 close to where almost one million dollars' worth of opal 598 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:35,359 close to where almost one million dollars' worth of opal 599 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:35,999 was found 20 years ago. 600 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,879 was found 20 years ago. 601 00:13:38,960 --> 00:13:39,999 Previous, people that were here, they predrilled 602 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:41,639 Previous, people that were here, they predrilled 603 00:13:41,720 --> 00:13:41,999 and they hit rock at 53-foot. 604 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,999 and they hit rock at 53-foot. 605 00:13:44,080 --> 00:13:45,999 So, a bit of luck maybe from here to there, we've got a chance of getting some opal. 606 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,999 So, a bit of luck maybe from here to there, we've got a chance of getting some opal. 607 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,479 So, a bit of luck maybe from here to there, we've got a chance of getting some opal. 608 00:13:48,560 --> 00:13:49,999 Boulder opal is formed 609 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:50,559 Boulder opal is formed 610 00:13:50,640 --> 00:13:51,999 when liquid silica drains into the voids 611 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:52,799 when liquid silica drains into the voids 612 00:13:52,880 --> 00:13:53,999 of a host rock like ironstone. 613 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,239 of a host rock like ironstone. 614 00:13:55,320 --> 00:13:55,999 Without hard rock, boulder opal can't form. 615 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,999 Without hard rock, boulder opal can't form. 616 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:58,959 Without hard rock, boulder opal can't form. 617 00:13:59,040 --> 00:13:59,999 Eric was told that they drilled ahead 618 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,279 Eric was told that they drilled ahead 619 00:14:01,360 --> 00:14:01,999 and they were hitting rock. 620 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,479 and they were hitting rock. 621 00:14:04,280 --> 00:14:05,999 Previous exploration holes indicated 622 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,799 Previous exploration holes indicated 623 00:14:06,880 --> 00:14:07,999 a hard ironstone opal level at 16 metres. 624 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,999 a hard ironstone opal level at 16 metres. 625 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,599 a hard ironstone opal level at 16 metres. 626 00:14:10,680 --> 00:14:11,999 Claim owner Eric wants Aaron and Ron to find it. 627 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,999 Claim owner Eric wants Aaron and Ron to find it. 628 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:14,719 Claim owner Eric wants Aaron and Ron to find it. 629 00:14:14,800 --> 00:14:15,999 I'll just keep taking it down. Yeah. Yeah, just keep doing it. 630 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,999 I'll just keep taking it down. Yeah. Yeah, just keep doing it. 631 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:18,639 I'll just keep taking it down. Yeah. Yeah, just keep doing it. 632 00:14:20,320 --> 00:14:21,999 Here's hoping that, er, we can hit the level. 633 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,519 Here's hoping that, er, we can hit the level. 634 00:14:24,480 --> 00:14:25,999 In the past, we've heard a lot, too, 635 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:26,759 In the past, we've heard a lot, too, 636 00:14:26,840 --> 00:14:27,999 that are not always what people say. 637 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,199 that are not always what people say. 638 00:14:29,280 --> 00:14:29,999 Getting down this deep has already used up 639 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,999 Getting down this deep has already used up 640 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:32,519 Getting down this deep has already used up 641 00:14:32,600 --> 00:14:33,999 over 5,000 litres of diesel, 642 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,119 over 5,000 litres of diesel, 643 00:14:35,200 --> 00:14:35,999 and weeks of their time 644 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,199 and weeks of their time 645 00:14:37,280 --> 00:14:37,999 with no sign of an opal level. 646 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,479 with no sign of an opal level. 647 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:41,999 We got a few sandy boulders starting... 648 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,319 We got a few sandy boulders starting... 649 00:14:44,400 --> 00:14:45,999 ..but they're just too soft. 650 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:46,799 ..but they're just too soft. 651 00:14:46,880 --> 00:14:47,999 I want to hear a big crunch, Ron. 652 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,639 I want to hear a big crunch, Ron. 653 00:14:49,720 --> 00:14:49,999 Crunch. 654 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,719 Crunch. 655 00:14:52,880 --> 00:14:53,999 Ah. No, you can tell no good straight away. 656 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,999 Ah. No, you can tell no good straight away. 657 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:56,439 Ah. No, you can tell no good straight away. 658 00:14:56,520 --> 00:14:57,999 Oh, look at (BLEEP), Ron. 659 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,039 Oh, look at (BLEEP), Ron. 660 00:14:59,120 --> 00:14:59,999 Mmm. 661 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,119 Mmm. 662 00:15:02,520 --> 00:15:03,999 We can still go down a few more foot. That's it. 663 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:04,999 We can still go down a few more foot. That's it. 664 00:15:05,080 --> 00:15:05,999 Two, three-foot. Yeah. 665 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,239 Two, three-foot. Yeah. 666 00:15:07,320 --> 00:15:07,999 If, er, this hole's no good, we might be able to come over a bit 667 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,999 If, er, this hole's no good, we might be able to come over a bit 668 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:10,519 If, er, this hole's no good, we might be able to come over a bit 669 00:15:10,600 --> 00:15:11,999 and go right in the corner and put just one bucket wide in and have a look. 670 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,799 and go right in the corner and put just one bucket wide in and have a look. 671 00:15:13,880 --> 00:15:13,999 I'd just keep going. See what it does. 672 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,999 I'd just keep going. See what it does. 673 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:16,239 I'd just keep going. See what it does. 674 00:15:16,320 --> 00:15:17,999 Well, that's what you'd do. Yeah. 675 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,079 Well, that's what you'd do. Yeah. 676 00:15:19,160 --> 00:15:19,999 Let it sit here for a few days and just keep going? 677 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,399 Let it sit here for a few days and just keep going? 678 00:15:21,480 --> 00:15:21,999 It wouldn't be a few days, would it? If there's no level there, 679 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:23,999 It wouldn't be a few days, would it? If there's no level there, 680 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:24,359 It wouldn't be a few days, would it? If there's no level there, 681 00:15:24,440 --> 00:15:25,999 there's no level there. 682 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:26,799 there's no level there. 683 00:15:26,880 --> 00:15:27,999 Well, we keep going, we're going to put it to bed. 684 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,959 Well, we keep going, we're going to put it to bed. 685 00:15:30,040 --> 00:15:31,999 Steady as she goes, Aaron. 686 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:32,199 Steady as she goes, Aaron. 687 00:15:32,280 --> 00:15:33,999 I'll just keep going down. We got no choice. 688 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:34,839 I'll just keep going down. We got no choice. 689 00:15:34,920 --> 00:15:35,999 Eric wants to find out what's going on here. 690 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,439 Eric wants to find out what's going on here. 691 00:15:45,240 --> 00:15:45,999 Can't go any deeper, Ron. 692 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:47,359 Can't go any deeper, Ron. 693 00:15:47,440 --> 00:15:47,999 All right. Yeah. 694 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,439 All right. Yeah. 695 00:15:50,320 --> 00:15:51,999 That's as deep as we can go, mate. 696 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:52,359 That's as deep as we can go, mate. 697 00:15:58,880 --> 00:15:59,999 Yeah, just got back from town. We got the new belt. 698 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,799 Yeah, just got back from town. We got the new belt. 699 00:16:01,880 --> 00:16:01,999 The Blacklighters have lost 700 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,999 The Blacklighters have lost 701 00:16:04,080 --> 00:16:05,999 a valuable hour in the cool of the day 702 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:06,479 a valuable hour in the cool of the day 703 00:16:06,560 --> 00:16:07,999 on an 80-kilometre round trip to Coober Pedy 704 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,719 on an 80-kilometre round trip to Coober Pedy 705 00:16:09,800 --> 00:16:09,999 in search of a fan belt crucial 706 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,919 in search of a fan belt crucial 707 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,999 to Opalzilla's generator. 708 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:14,399 to Opalzilla's generator. 709 00:16:14,480 --> 00:16:15,999 Oh, hang on. We've got to find some money. 710 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:16,719 Oh, hang on. We've got to find some money. 711 00:16:16,800 --> 00:16:17,999 We've got a little bit in the bank, but that's pretty well going fast. 712 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,999 We've got a little bit in the bank, but that's pretty well going fast. 713 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:20,439 We've got a little bit in the bank, but that's pretty well going fast. 714 00:16:20,520 --> 00:16:21,999 A lack of opal at their previous claim forced them 715 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:23,559 A lack of opal at their previous claim forced them 716 00:16:23,640 --> 00:16:23,999 to make a difficult 700-metre trek to this claim. 717 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,999 to make a difficult 700-metre trek to this claim. 718 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,239 to make a difficult 700-metre trek to this claim. 719 00:16:27,320 --> 00:16:27,999 Now they need the move to start paying off. 720 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:29,999 Now they need the move to start paying off. 721 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,599 Now they need the move to start paying off. 722 00:16:30,680 --> 00:16:31,999 It's myself, Rachel. We've got four kids, 723 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,199 It's myself, Rachel. We've got four kids, 724 00:16:33,280 --> 00:16:33,999 and the boys, their families, you know? 725 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:35,999 and the boys, their families, you know? 726 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,319 and the boys, their families, you know? 727 00:16:36,400 --> 00:16:37,999 We can't just find a chip here, a chip there. We've got to keep finding plenty. 728 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,999 We can't just find a chip here, a chip there. We've got to keep finding plenty. 729 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:40,519 We can't just find a chip here, a chip there. We've got to keep finding plenty. 730 00:16:42,520 --> 00:16:43,999 We don't want to see that. 731 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:44,719 We don't want to see that. 732 00:16:44,800 --> 00:16:45,999 That was arcing out cos the battery. 733 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,239 That was arcing out cos the battery. 734 00:16:47,320 --> 00:16:47,999 We got to pay our bills and look after our family, 735 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,839 We got to pay our bills and look after our family, 736 00:16:49,920 --> 00:16:49,999 but we want to put a bit back into mining. 737 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,999 but we want to put a bit back into mining. 738 00:16:52,080 --> 00:16:53,999 The ultimate goal is to find a big pocket. 739 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,399 The ultimate goal is to find a big pocket. 740 00:16:54,480 --> 00:16:55,999 The Blacklighters want to progress from noodling using Opalzilla 741 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,999 The Blacklighters want to progress from noodling using Opalzilla 742 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:58,439 The Blacklighters want to progress from noodling using Opalzilla 743 00:16:58,520 --> 00:16:59,999 to digging into virgin ground - 744 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:00,559 to digging into virgin ground - 745 00:17:00,640 --> 00:17:01,999 a potentially lucrative but expensive plan. 746 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:03,719 a potentially lucrative but expensive plan. 747 00:17:03,800 --> 00:17:03,999 You need at least 50 grand to buy the sort of machinery we need 748 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,999 You need at least 50 grand to buy the sort of machinery we need 749 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,599 You need at least 50 grand to buy the sort of machinery we need 750 00:17:07,680 --> 00:17:07,999 to do the job properly, so... 751 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:09,999 to do the job properly, so... 752 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:10,079 to do the job properly, so... 753 00:17:10,160 --> 00:17:11,999 yeah, that's not easy to come up with. 754 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,279 yeah, that's not easy to come up with. 755 00:17:12,360 --> 00:17:13,999 Righto. I think we're done now. 756 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:14,359 Righto. I think we're done now. 757 00:17:14,440 --> 00:17:15,999 We can go back and start finding some opal. 758 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,279 We can go back and start finding some opal. 759 00:17:22,720 --> 00:17:23,999 All good things keep ringing in my ears 760 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:24,719 All good things keep ringing in my ears 761 00:17:24,800 --> 00:17:25,999 that my dad used to tell me about the opal business. 762 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,679 that my dad used to tell me about the opal business. 763 00:17:27,760 --> 00:17:27,999 Mark's father introduced him to opal mining 40 years ago 764 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,999 Mark's father introduced him to opal mining 40 years ago 765 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,799 Mark's father introduced him to opal mining 40 years ago 766 00:17:31,880 --> 00:17:31,999 during family holidays. 767 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,919 during family holidays. 768 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,999 We used to come up here when I was seven years old. 769 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,439 We used to come up here when I was seven years old. 770 00:17:36,520 --> 00:17:37,999 We'd get here and we'd sleep in a tent 771 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:38,519 We'd get here and we'd sleep in a tent 772 00:17:38,600 --> 00:17:39,999 and I absolutely loved it. 773 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:40,719 and I absolutely loved it. 774 00:17:41,960 --> 00:17:41,999 Now I just want to get some opal, make him proud, 775 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,999 Now I just want to get some opal, make him proud, 776 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:44,719 Now I just want to get some opal, make him proud, 777 00:17:46,680 --> 00:17:47,999 ..and same with my family, really. 778 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,239 ..and same with my family, really. 779 00:17:49,320 --> 00:17:49,999 Just pay the bills and make everyone proud - 780 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,439 Just pay the bills and make everyone proud - 781 00:17:51,520 --> 00:17:51,999 it's all my... all my ambitions are, actually. 782 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,999 it's all my... all my ambitions are, actually. 783 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,119 it's all my... all my ambitions are, actually. 784 00:17:58,320 --> 00:17:59,999 Hey. We're not going to see anything on this. 785 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,479 Hey. We're not going to see anything on this. 786 00:18:00,560 --> 00:18:01,999 No. Muddy. Yeah. Huh. 787 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,559 No. Muddy. Yeah. Huh. 788 00:18:03,640 --> 00:18:03,999 It is mud. 789 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,639 It is mud. 790 00:18:05,720 --> 00:18:05,999 Some of the stuff was coming through coated, 791 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,839 Some of the stuff was coming through coated, 792 00:18:07,920 --> 00:18:07,999 so it was a little bit hard to see. 793 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,919 so it was a little bit hard to see. 794 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,999 Yeah, get a copy out there, Mark. Yeah, mate. 795 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,679 Yeah, get a copy out there, Mark. Yeah, mate. 796 00:18:12,760 --> 00:18:13,999 What's going on? Ah, we were just thinking maybe shutting down 797 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,999 What's going on? Ah, we were just thinking maybe shutting down 798 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:16,359 What's going on? Ah, we were just thinking maybe shutting down 799 00:18:16,440 --> 00:18:17,999 for 10-15 minutes just to have a bit of a look 800 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,399 for 10-15 minutes just to have a bit of a look 801 00:18:19,480 --> 00:18:19,999 where you're digging. Yeah, no worries, mate. 802 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,999 where you're digging. Yeah, no worries, mate. 803 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:22,039 where you're digging. Yeah, no worries, mate. 804 00:18:24,480 --> 00:18:25,999 What you got there? Anything? Nah. 805 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:26,559 What you got there? Anything? Nah. 806 00:18:26,640 --> 00:18:27,999 There could've been something in it, but it'd be hard to see, eh, 807 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,439 There could've been something in it, but it'd be hard to see, eh, 808 00:18:29,520 --> 00:18:29,999 cos it was actual you pick the rock up and you could smear the mud off. 809 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,999 cos it was actual you pick the rock up and you could smear the mud off. 810 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,239 cos it was actual you pick the rock up and you could smear the mud off. 811 00:18:34,400 --> 00:18:35,999 Opalzilla only works if dirt is dry. 812 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,759 Opalzilla only works if dirt is dry. 813 00:18:37,840 --> 00:18:37,999 If rocks are coated in mud, 814 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,999 If rocks are coated in mud, 815 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:40,039 If rocks are coated in mud, 816 00:18:40,120 --> 00:18:41,999 the opal won't fluoresce 817 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,119 the opal won't fluoresce 818 00:18:42,200 --> 00:18:43,999 under the UV light. 819 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:44,239 under the UV light. 820 00:18:46,040 --> 00:18:47,999 They're going "This dirt's too wet, this dirt's got too big a rocks." 821 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,919 They're going "This dirt's too wet, this dirt's got too big a rocks." 822 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,999 It's like, you know, they want the porridge just right, 823 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:52,439 It's like, you know, they want the porridge just right, 824 00:18:52,520 --> 00:18:53,999 so I'm trying everything. 825 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,919 so I'm trying everything. 826 00:18:55,000 --> 00:18:55,999 I do feel the pressure. It's something you can't get away from 827 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:57,999 I do feel the pressure. It's something you can't get away from 828 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:58,079 I do feel the pressure. It's something you can't get away from 829 00:18:58,160 --> 00:18:59,999 because you're striving so hard, 830 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,399 because you're striving so hard, 831 00:19:00,480 --> 00:19:01,999 you're pushing the people around you to get the best, as well, 832 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,239 you're pushing the people around you to get the best, as well, 833 00:19:03,320 --> 00:19:03,999 so, yeah... yeah, you do feel the pressure. 834 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:05,999 so, yeah... yeah, you do feel the pressure. 835 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:06,119 so, yeah... yeah, you do feel the pressure. 836 00:19:15,000 --> 00:19:15,999 Stuck, is it? 837 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:16,999 Stuck, is it? 838 00:19:17,080 --> 00:19:17,999 On what? I don't know. 839 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,199 On what? I don't know. 840 00:19:24,280 --> 00:19:25,999 It's hitting those... those rings. 841 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:26,399 It's hitting those... those rings. 842 00:19:27,400 --> 00:19:27,999 See these rings here? 843 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:29,399 See these rings here? 844 00:19:29,480 --> 00:19:29,999 The rings that go around, um, to hold the ladders in place? 845 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,999 The rings that go around, um, to hold the ladders in place? 846 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:32,879 The rings that go around, um, to hold the ladders in place? 847 00:19:32,960 --> 00:19:33,999 The, um, digger won't fit through them. 848 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,559 The, um, digger won't fit through them. 849 00:19:36,480 --> 00:19:37,999 The Cheals are losing precious mining time, 850 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:39,439 The Cheals are losing precious mining time, 851 00:19:39,520 --> 00:19:39,999 struggling to lower their two-and-a-half-tonne super digger 852 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,999 struggling to lower their two-and-a-half-tonne super digger 853 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,719 struggling to lower their two-and-a-half-tonne super digger 854 00:19:42,800 --> 00:19:43,999 into their mine shaft. 855 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:44,799 into their mine shaft. 856 00:19:44,880 --> 00:19:45,999 Essentially, it's too, too big. 857 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,399 Essentially, it's too, too big. 858 00:19:47,480 --> 00:19:47,999 We're going to have to pull the rings and the ladders out. 859 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,999 We're going to have to pull the rings and the ladders out. 860 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:50,439 We're going to have to pull the rings and the ladders out. 861 00:19:50,520 --> 00:19:51,999 It's turned a two or three-hour job, er... 862 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,279 It's turned a two or three-hour job, er... 863 00:19:53,360 --> 00:19:53,999 you know, into a few days so. 864 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,999 you know, into a few days so. 865 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:56,159 you know, into a few days so. 866 00:19:57,360 --> 00:19:57,999 With barely enough cash to cover 867 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,679 With barely enough cash to cover 868 00:19:59,760 --> 00:19:59,999 their $200 a day running costs, 869 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,999 their $200 a day running costs, 870 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:02,359 their $200 a day running costs, 871 00:20:02,440 --> 00:20:03,999 if they don't find opal this week, 872 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:04,679 if they don't find opal this week, 873 00:20:04,760 --> 00:20:05,999 Chris will be forced to return to his old job 874 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,679 Chris will be forced to return to his old job 875 00:20:07,760 --> 00:20:07,999 as a truck driver. 876 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,759 as a truck driver. 877 00:20:09,840 --> 00:20:09,999 Oscar. 878 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:11,839 Oscar. 879 00:20:13,320 --> 00:20:13,999 I wonder whether we leave the ladders on 880 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,999 I wonder whether we leave the ladders on 881 00:20:16,080 --> 00:20:17,999 and try taking the rings out, 882 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,079 and try taking the rings out, 883 00:20:18,160 --> 00:20:19,999 we might just have enough room so it's... 884 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:20,919 we might just have enough room so it's... 885 00:20:21,000 --> 00:20:21,999 it's not as bad as having to do everything but... 886 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,519 it's not as bad as having to do everything but... 887 00:20:27,680 --> 00:20:27,999 So, what I'm going to do is I'm going to take those rings off 888 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,999 So, what I'm going to do is I'm going to take those rings off 889 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,479 So, what I'm going to do is I'm going to take those rings off 890 00:20:30,560 --> 00:20:31,999 and then we'll try and lower it down again. 891 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:32,879 and then we'll try and lower it down again. 892 00:20:34,680 --> 00:20:35,999 The rings attach to the ladders, 893 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,679 The rings attach to the ladders, 894 00:20:36,760 --> 00:20:37,999 basically to hold your ladders firm against the wall. 895 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:39,359 basically to hold your ladders firm against the wall. 896 00:20:39,440 --> 00:20:39,999 They don't take up much room, but it's enough room 897 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,919 They don't take up much room, but it's enough room 898 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,999 to stop the digger getting down there. 899 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:44,119 to stop the digger getting down there. 900 00:20:47,280 --> 00:20:47,999 Rory, we're going to try again, mate. 901 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,439 Rory, we're going to try again, mate. 902 00:20:49,520 --> 00:20:49,999 Yep. All good to come down. 903 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:51,599 Yep. All good to come down. 904 00:20:58,200 --> 00:20:59,999 So far, so good. 905 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,199 So far, so good. 906 00:21:10,120 --> 00:21:11,999 Yes. Yeah, we got it down. 907 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:12,759 Yes. Yeah, we got it down. 908 00:21:12,840 --> 00:21:13,999 We're stoked. Hey, Rory. Hey, mate. 909 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,919 We're stoked. Hey, Rory. Hey, mate. 910 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,999 I got the big girl down here. Probably saved ourselves 911 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,519 I got the big girl down here. Probably saved ourselves 912 00:21:18,600 --> 00:21:19,999 a day's work by not having to rip them ladders out. 913 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,239 a day's work by not having to rip them ladders out. 914 00:21:25,160 --> 00:21:25,999 With the digging arm attached, 915 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:27,159 With the digging arm attached, 916 00:21:27,240 --> 00:21:27,999 they now have two diggers in working order. 917 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,999 they now have two diggers in working order. 918 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:30,159 they now have two diggers in working order. 919 00:21:31,120 --> 00:21:31,999 We'll quickly, um, swap the hoses 920 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,119 We'll quickly, um, swap the hoses 921 00:21:33,200 --> 00:21:33,999 and we'll drive this around the corner. Just move it out of the way. 922 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,999 and we'll drive this around the corner. Just move it out of the way. 923 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,359 and we'll drive this around the corner. Just move it out of the way. 924 00:21:36,440 --> 00:21:37,999 But they can't afford to run both machines yet. 925 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,399 But they can't afford to run both machines yet. 926 00:21:39,480 --> 00:21:39,999 With the two sets of gear, we've doubled our chances of finding opal. 927 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:41,999 With the two sets of gear, we've doubled our chances of finding opal. 928 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,159 With the two sets of gear, we've doubled our chances of finding opal. 929 00:21:43,240 --> 00:21:43,999 The downside is our fuel costs. 930 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,239 The downside is our fuel costs. 931 00:21:45,320 --> 00:21:45,999 They're going to double so we need to find some opal, really. 932 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:47,999 They're going to double so we need to find some opal, really. 933 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,239 They're going to double so we need to find some opal, really. 934 00:21:48,320 --> 00:21:49,999 Using both diggers relies on finding good quality opal 935 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:51,999 Using both diggers relies on finding good quality opal 936 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:52,079 Using both diggers relies on finding good quality opal 937 00:21:52,160 --> 00:21:53,999 they can sell quickly. 938 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,159 they can sell quickly. 939 00:21:54,240 --> 00:21:55,999 Put it back up the drive there and, um... 940 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:56,679 Put it back up the drive there and, um... 941 00:21:56,760 --> 00:21:57,999 hopefully in a week or so, we should be able to set up and... 942 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:59,919 hopefully in a week or so, we should be able to set up and... 943 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,999 and get it digging some dirt. 944 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:02,199 and get it digging some dirt. 945 00:22:02,280 --> 00:22:03,999 All right, let's keep going. 946 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:04,279 All right, let's keep going. 947 00:22:05,200 --> 00:22:05,999 Until they have the funds to run both machines, 948 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,999 Until they have the funds to run both machines, 949 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:08,319 Until they have the funds to run both machines, 950 00:22:08,400 --> 00:22:09,999 Chris will rely on his smaller, cheaper to run digger. 951 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,999 Chris will rely on his smaller, cheaper to run digger. 952 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,119 Chris will rely on his smaller, cheaper to run digger. 953 00:22:12,200 --> 00:22:13,999 This smaller digger of mine, it's ploughing the dirt out really good 954 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,439 This smaller digger of mine, it's ploughing the dirt out really good 955 00:22:15,520 --> 00:22:15,999 and there's a couple of hard bands there, but a lot of it's soft. 956 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:17,999 and there's a couple of hard bands there, but a lot of it's soft. 957 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,439 and there's a couple of hard bands there, but a lot of it's soft. 958 00:22:19,520 --> 00:22:19,999 We need to get paid this time around to be able to keep digging, so... 959 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:21,999 We need to get paid this time around to be able to keep digging, so... 960 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:22,999 We need to get paid this time around to be able to keep digging, so... 961 00:22:23,080 --> 00:22:23,999 yeah, fair bit of pressure there at the moment. 962 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,999 yeah, fair bit of pressure there at the moment. 963 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:26,159 yeah, fair bit of pressure there at the moment. 964 00:22:28,160 --> 00:22:29,999 If I don't find opal this week, 965 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,519 If I don't find opal this week, 966 00:22:30,600 --> 00:22:31,999 then I'm going to have to go away and do some work and... 967 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:33,839 then I'm going to have to go away and do some work and... 968 00:22:33,920 --> 00:22:33,999 and try and get a bit more fuel money together 969 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,999 and try and get a bit more fuel money together 970 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,199 and try and get a bit more fuel money together 971 00:22:36,280 --> 00:22:37,999 so we can keep digging. The Cheals are mining 972 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:38,879 so we can keep digging. The Cheals are mining 973 00:22:38,960 --> 00:22:39,999 for black opal - worth up to $43,000 a gram. 974 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,999 for black opal - worth up to $43,000 a gram. 975 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,199 for black opal - worth up to $43,000 a gram. 976 00:22:43,280 --> 00:22:43,999 It forms in small hard to see nodules known as nobbies... 977 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,999 It forms in small hard to see nodules known as nobbies... 978 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,119 It forms in small hard to see nodules known as nobbies... 979 00:22:49,440 --> 00:22:49,999 ..and also in seams 980 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,439 ..and also in seams 981 00:22:51,520 --> 00:22:51,999 visible in the rock face. 982 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,519 visible in the rock face. 983 00:22:53,600 --> 00:22:53,999 Hey, Oscar! Yo! Have a look at this. 984 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,999 Hey, Oscar! Yo! Have a look at this. 985 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:56,479 Hey, Oscar! Yo! Have a look at this. 986 00:22:56,560 --> 00:22:57,999 Colour here. Colour? 987 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:58,839 Colour here. Colour? 988 00:22:58,920 --> 00:22:59,999 Yeah. Good? Yeah, it's nice colour. 989 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,599 Yeah. Good? Yeah, it's nice colour. 990 00:23:01,680 --> 00:23:01,999 Look. (LAUGHS) 991 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:03,839 Look. (LAUGHS) 992 00:23:03,920 --> 00:23:03,999 (BLEEP), that's good. 993 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,959 (BLEEP), that's good. 994 00:23:09,760 --> 00:23:09,999 We'd be most probably from the original dirt, 995 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:11,999 We'd be most probably from the original dirt, 996 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,319 We'd be most probably from the original dirt, 997 00:23:12,400 --> 00:23:13,999 about 75 feet down. 998 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:15,079 about 75 feet down. 999 00:23:15,160 --> 00:23:15,999 They reckon they hit rock 1000 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:17,439 They reckon they hit rock 1001 00:23:17,520 --> 00:23:17,999 with the drill at 53, 1002 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,599 with the drill at 53, 1003 00:23:19,680 --> 00:23:19,999 so we're already passed that 1004 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,679 so we're already passed that 1005 00:23:21,760 --> 00:23:21,999 and we haven't had a level yet. 1006 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,879 and we haven't had a level yet. 1007 00:23:23,960 --> 00:23:23,999 In search of a deep boulder opal level 1008 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,999 In search of a deep boulder opal level 1009 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:26,839 In search of a deep boulder opal level 1010 00:23:26,920 --> 00:23:27,999 rumoured to be 16 metres down, 1011 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,159 rumoured to be 16 metres down, 1012 00:23:29,240 --> 00:23:29,999 the Boulder Boys have found nothing but soft sandstone. 1013 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,999 the Boulder Boys have found nothing but soft sandstone. 1014 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,119 the Boulder Boys have found nothing but soft sandstone. 1015 00:23:33,200 --> 00:23:33,999 What do you reckon? Well, I'd-I'd like to see 1016 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:35,999 What do you reckon? Well, I'd-I'd like to see 1017 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,479 What do you reckon? Well, I'd-I'd like to see 1018 00:23:36,560 --> 00:23:37,999 if I can open them ones where the drill holes were 1019 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,759 if I can open them ones where the drill holes were 1020 00:23:39,840 --> 00:23:39,999 just to put my mind to rest, you know? Yep. 1021 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:41,999 just to put my mind to rest, you know? Yep. 1022 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,999 just to put my mind to rest, you know? Yep. 1023 00:23:43,080 --> 00:23:43,999 Exploratory drilling done from the surface near the pit wall 1024 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,999 Exploratory drilling done from the surface near the pit wall 1025 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:46,959 Exploratory drilling done from the surface near the pit wall 1026 00:23:47,040 --> 00:23:47,999 indicated the unusually deep opal level. 1027 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,999 indicated the unusually deep opal level. 1028 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:50,199 indicated the unusually deep opal level. 1029 00:23:50,280 --> 00:23:51,999 Aaron and Ron now want to dig 1030 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:52,399 Aaron and Ron now want to dig 1031 00:23:52,480 --> 00:23:53,999 to the bottom of those drill holes. 1032 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,319 to the bottom of those drill holes. 1033 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:55,999 You can flatten that out with the loader for me and I can come in there. 1034 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,999 You can flatten that out with the loader for me and I can come in there. 1035 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:58,839 You can flatten that out with the loader for me and I can come in there. 1036 00:23:58,920 --> 00:23:59,999 All right, I'll go get the loader. 1037 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,919 All right, I'll go get the loader. 1038 00:24:01,000 --> 00:24:01,999 To get the excavator to the pit wall, 1039 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,559 To get the excavator to the pit wall, 1040 00:24:03,640 --> 00:24:03,999 Ron needs to flatten a five-metre-wide strip 1041 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:05,999 Ron needs to flatten a five-metre-wide strip 1042 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:06,759 Ron needs to flatten a five-metre-wide strip 1043 00:24:06,840 --> 00:24:07,999 between the freshly-dug test hole and a drainage pond 1044 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:09,999 between the freshly-dug test hole and a drainage pond 1045 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:10,399 between the freshly-dug test hole and a drainage pond 1046 00:24:10,480 --> 00:24:11,999 favoured by Aaron's dog, Neddy. 1047 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,679 favoured by Aaron's dog, Neddy. 1048 00:24:13,520 --> 00:24:13,999 Ohhh, funny dog! 1049 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:15,999 Ohhh, funny dog! 1050 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:16,039 Ohhh, funny dog! 1051 00:24:16,120 --> 00:24:17,999 Neddy's safe with his swimming hole. 1052 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:18,239 Neddy's safe with his swimming hole. 1053 00:24:18,320 --> 00:24:19,999 He spends all day in there, eh? 1054 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:20,479 He spends all day in there, eh? 1055 00:24:26,040 --> 00:24:27,999 Oi! 1056 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:28,039 Oi! 1057 00:24:28,120 --> 00:24:29,999 I'm going to have to be very careful. 1058 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:30,119 I'm going to have to be very careful. 1059 00:24:30,200 --> 00:24:31,999 It wouldn't be a very good sight, the loader down the hole. 1060 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,359 It wouldn't be a very good sight, the loader down the hole. 1061 00:24:35,200 --> 00:24:35,999 It's a bit slippery, Aaron. 1062 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,479 It's a bit slippery, Aaron. 1063 00:24:39,360 --> 00:24:39,999 All right, mate. 1064 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,359 All right, mate. 1065 00:24:41,440 --> 00:24:41,999 Too much water there, there's too much moisture. 1066 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,959 Too much water there, there's too much moisture. 1067 00:24:44,040 --> 00:24:45,999 What Aaron's doing is taking all the wet 1068 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:46,719 What Aaron's doing is taking all the wet 1069 00:24:46,800 --> 00:24:47,999 and high stuff away so I can drive out. 1070 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,999 and high stuff away so I can drive out. 1071 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:50,039 and high stuff away so I can drive out. 1072 00:25:07,800 --> 00:25:07,999 That's all right. Big seam. 1073 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,879 That's all right. Big seam. 1074 00:25:09,960 --> 00:25:09,999 Jeez, nice green, eh? Got band, too. 1075 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,959 Jeez, nice green, eh? Got band, too. 1076 00:25:12,040 --> 00:25:13,999 With running costs threatening to send them broke, 1077 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:14,919 With running costs threatening to send them broke, 1078 00:25:15,000 --> 00:25:15,999 the Cheals have uncovered a narrow seam of opal, 1079 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:17,999 the Cheals have uncovered a narrow seam of opal, 1080 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,559 the Cheals have uncovered a narrow seam of opal, 1081 00:25:18,640 --> 00:25:19,999 but it's low-grade, known as trace. 1082 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,639 but it's low-grade, known as trace. 1083 00:25:22,480 --> 00:25:23,999 Oh, oh, we just got some nice trace. 1084 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,519 Oh, oh, we just got some nice trace. 1085 00:25:24,600 --> 00:25:25,999 Yeah, there's green and blue in there. 1086 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:26,799 Yeah, there's green and blue in there. 1087 00:25:26,880 --> 00:25:27,999 Knock it out. 1088 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:28,879 Knock it out. 1089 00:25:30,080 --> 00:25:31,999 Trace opal has little value, 1090 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:32,359 Trace opal has little value, 1091 00:25:32,440 --> 00:25:33,999 but it's often found near precious gem grade opal. 1092 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,999 but it's often found near precious gem grade opal. 1093 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,199 but it's often found near precious gem grade opal. 1094 00:25:36,280 --> 00:25:37,999 Hey, check this out. Anything decent? 1095 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:38,719 Hey, check this out. Anything decent? 1096 00:25:38,800 --> 00:25:39,999 Yes, sir. 1097 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:40,879 Yes, sir. 1098 00:25:40,960 --> 00:25:41,999 Just come across a bit of trace. Really nice bright colour. 1099 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,999 Just come across a bit of trace. Really nice bright colour. 1100 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:44,879 Just come across a bit of trace. Really nice bright colour. 1101 00:25:44,960 --> 00:25:45,999 And, yeah, it's got Rory and I both a bit excited. 1102 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,999 And, yeah, it's got Rory and I both a bit excited. 1103 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:48,239 And, yeah, it's got Rory and I both a bit excited. 1104 00:25:48,320 --> 00:25:49,999 Good stuff, mate. Yeah, mate. (LAUGHS) 1105 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:51,719 Good stuff, mate. Yeah, mate. (LAUGHS) 1106 00:25:51,800 --> 00:25:51,999 I'm laughing cos I think they've got the opal fever. (LAUGHS) 1107 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:53,999 I'm laughing cos I think they've got the opal fever. (LAUGHS) 1108 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,399 I'm laughing cos I think they've got the opal fever. (LAUGHS) 1109 00:25:55,480 --> 00:25:55,999 Righto. See what else comes out here. 1110 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,999 Righto. See what else comes out here. 1111 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:58,119 Righto. See what else comes out here. 1112 00:26:00,200 --> 00:26:01,999 We've got all the signs. It's, um... 1113 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:02,559 We've got all the signs. It's, um... 1114 00:26:02,640 --> 00:26:03,999 Yeah, it's really hard not to get too excited. 1115 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,319 Yeah, it's really hard not to get too excited. 1116 00:26:05,400 --> 00:26:05,999 It's still stressful, though, because bills to be paid. 1117 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,999 It's still stressful, though, because bills to be paid. 1118 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:08,319 It's still stressful, though, because bills to be paid. 1119 00:26:09,600 --> 00:26:09,999 The truth is, I need to keep food on the table, 1120 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:11,999 The truth is, I need to keep food on the table, 1121 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,319 The truth is, I need to keep food on the table, 1122 00:26:13,400 --> 00:26:13,999 I need to keep up with the fuel 1123 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:15,639 I need to keep up with the fuel 1124 00:26:15,720 --> 00:26:15,999 and I need to get the second set of gear going so we need pay. 1125 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:17,999 and I need to get the second set of gear going so we need pay. 1126 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,239 and I need to get the second set of gear going so we need pay. 1127 00:26:20,920 --> 00:26:21,999 It's good-looking ground. 1128 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:22,919 It's good-looking ground. 1129 00:26:23,000 --> 00:26:23,999 I'm not seeing much, but it's so soft, you know? 1130 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,599 I'm not seeing much, but it's so soft, you know? 1131 00:26:25,680 --> 00:26:25,999 I don't think you'd really see it because it's soft. 1132 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,999 I don't think you'd really see it because it's soft. 1133 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:28,999 I don't think you'd really see it because it's soft. 1134 00:26:29,080 --> 00:26:29,999 The soft ground means the digger can move more earth 1135 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,999 The soft ground means the digger can move more earth 1136 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:32,519 The soft ground means the digger can move more earth 1137 00:26:32,600 --> 00:26:33,999 than normal with every scoop. 1138 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:34,599 than normal with every scoop. 1139 00:26:34,680 --> 00:26:35,999 It also means any opal is likely 1140 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,359 It also means any opal is likely 1141 00:26:37,440 --> 00:26:37,999 to be deeply encased in dirt. 1142 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,719 to be deeply encased in dirt. 1143 00:26:39,800 --> 00:26:39,999 The only way to see trace is if we break it in in the wall, 1144 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:41,999 The only way to see trace is if we break it in in the wall, 1145 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,439 The only way to see trace is if we break it in in the wall, 1146 00:26:43,520 --> 00:26:43,999 and with this dirt, it's basically impossible to break 1147 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,999 and with this dirt, it's basically impossible to break 1148 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:46,239 and with this dirt, it's basically impossible to break 1149 00:26:46,320 --> 00:26:47,999 cos it's so soft. It just comes out too easy. 1150 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,599 cos it's so soft. It just comes out too easy. 1151 00:26:48,680 --> 00:26:49,999 So, you know, we can't tell if there's, you know, 1152 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,599 So, you know, we can't tell if there's, you know, 1153 00:26:51,680 --> 00:26:51,999 any opal in there or not until we wash it. 1154 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,999 any opal in there or not until we wash it. 1155 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,519 any opal in there or not until we wash it. 1156 00:26:54,600 --> 00:26:55,999 All of the dirt they dig is hoisted to the surface 1157 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,999 All of the dirt they dig is hoisted to the surface 1158 00:26:58,080 --> 00:26:59,999 600 kilograms at a time. 1159 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:00,079 600 kilograms at a time. 1160 00:27:01,760 --> 00:27:01,999 Let's go and get it into the agitator. 1161 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:03,839 Let's go and get it into the agitator. 1162 00:27:04,920 --> 00:27:05,999 Transported 45 kilometres into Lightning Ridge... 1163 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,999 Transported 45 kilometres into Lightning Ridge... 1164 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:08,639 Transported 45 kilometres into Lightning Ridge... 1165 00:27:09,600 --> 00:27:09,999 ..and washed overnight in their agitator washplant... 1166 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,999 ..and washed overnight in their agitator washplant... 1167 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,119 ..and washed overnight in their agitator washplant... 1168 00:27:14,200 --> 00:27:15,999 ..leaving only clean rocks 1169 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:16,199 ..leaving only clean rocks 1170 00:27:16,280 --> 00:27:17,999 which are checked for opal in the tailout. 1171 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,879 which are checked for opal in the tailout. 1172 00:27:20,360 --> 00:27:21,999 If we don't get anything in this tailout... 1173 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:22,719 If we don't get anything in this tailout... 1174 00:27:22,800 --> 00:27:23,999 Rory and I have come out from Sydney, you know, 1175 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,079 Rory and I have come out from Sydney, you know, 1176 00:27:25,160 --> 00:27:25,999 and Dad's forking out all the money to keep us going, 1177 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,799 and Dad's forking out all the money to keep us going, 1178 00:27:27,880 --> 00:27:27,999 and realistically if we don't find something, 1179 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:29,999 and realistically if we don't find something, 1180 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,039 and realistically if we don't find something, 1181 00:27:30,120 --> 00:27:31,999 then he could go back to working and it'd leave Rory and I, 1182 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,319 then he could go back to working and it'd leave Rory and I, 1183 00:27:33,400 --> 00:27:33,999 you know, hung out to dry because we've got no work 1184 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:35,999 you know, hung out to dry because we've got no work 1185 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,159 you know, hung out to dry because we've got no work 1186 00:27:36,240 --> 00:27:37,999 and we've already committed to that online uni. 1187 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:38,639 and we've already committed to that online uni. 1188 00:27:38,720 --> 00:27:39,999 So, yeah, it's really important 1189 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:40,719 So, yeah, it's really important 1190 00:27:40,800 --> 00:27:41,999 and we're all praying that there's going to be something in there. 1191 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,999 and we're all praying that there's going to be something in there. 1192 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:44,439 and we're all praying that there's going to be something in there. 1193 00:27:59,440 --> 00:27:59,999 What? Nothing now? 1194 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,399 What? Nothing now? 1195 00:28:03,240 --> 00:28:03,999 Righto. 1196 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,239 Righto. 1197 00:28:06,560 --> 00:28:07,999 Well, that's not a good sign. Can't find a bloody thing in there. 1198 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:09,679 Well, that's not a good sign. Can't find a bloody thing in there. 1199 00:28:09,760 --> 00:28:09,999 Day one at their new claim 1200 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,879 Day one at their new claim 1201 00:28:11,960 --> 00:28:11,999 and Mark I'Anson is under increased pressure 1202 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,999 and Mark I'Anson is under increased pressure 1203 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:14,759 and Mark I'Anson is under increased pressure 1204 00:28:14,840 --> 00:28:15,999 to find opal-bearing dirt 1205 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:16,839 to find opal-bearing dirt 1206 00:28:16,920 --> 00:28:17,999 amongst the waste dumps of old diggings. 1207 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,439 amongst the waste dumps of old diggings. 1208 00:28:20,280 --> 00:28:21,999 We've got to keep going hard. 1209 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:22,279 We've got to keep going hard. 1210 00:28:22,360 --> 00:28:23,999 We've got a little bit in the bank from the other week, 1211 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:24,639 We've got a little bit in the bank from the other week, 1212 00:28:24,720 --> 00:28:25,999 but it's quickly, er, dissolving. 1213 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:26,759 but it's quickly, er, dissolving. 1214 00:28:26,840 --> 00:28:27,999 Moving the ten-tonne Opalzilla 1215 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:28,879 Moving the ten-tonne Opalzilla 1216 00:28:28,960 --> 00:28:29,999 to this location took days of work, 1217 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,439 to this location took days of work, 1218 00:28:31,520 --> 00:28:31,999 but they've barely seen any opal for their effort. 1219 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:33,999 but they've barely seen any opal for their effort. 1220 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:34,639 but they've barely seen any opal for their effort. 1221 00:28:34,720 --> 00:28:35,999 It's just like any other job. You need to keep getting paid. 1222 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,959 It's just like any other job. You need to keep getting paid. 1223 00:28:38,040 --> 00:28:39,999 If you don't, you feel like you're just working for nothing, you know? 1224 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,759 If you don't, you feel like you're just working for nothing, you know? 1225 00:28:41,840 --> 00:28:41,999 The Blacklighters' long term goal 1226 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,879 The Blacklighters' long term goal 1227 00:28:43,960 --> 00:28:43,999 is to mine virgin ground, 1228 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,959 is to mine virgin ground, 1229 00:28:46,040 --> 00:28:47,999 but that requires even more money. 1230 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,039 but that requires even more money. 1231 00:28:48,120 --> 00:28:49,999 If we want to go deep, we're probably looking at 1232 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:50,159 If we want to go deep, we're probably looking at 1233 00:28:50,240 --> 00:28:51,999 getting ourselves a bit of a tunnelling machine. 1234 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:52,399 getting ourselves a bit of a tunnelling machine. 1235 00:28:52,480 --> 00:28:53,999 They're tens of thousands of dollars. 1236 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,679 They're tens of thousands of dollars. 1237 00:29:06,520 --> 00:29:07,999 It's just not producing at the moment. 1238 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:08,639 It's just not producing at the moment. 1239 00:29:08,720 --> 00:29:09,999 I'll keep going wider and wider and look and look and look. 1240 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:11,919 I'll keep going wider and wider and look and look and look. 1241 00:29:15,640 --> 00:29:15,999 Johnny kept hassling me to put through this... 1242 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,999 Johnny kept hassling me to put through this... 1243 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,119 Johnny kept hassling me to put through this... 1244 00:29:18,200 --> 00:29:19,999 little dump back here by the car and... 1245 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:20,559 little dump back here by the car and... 1246 00:29:20,640 --> 00:29:21,999 and I just didn't want to. 1247 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:22,719 and I just didn't want to. 1248 00:29:22,800 --> 00:29:23,999 There's been a noodling machine through here years ago. 1249 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,359 There's been a noodling machine through here years ago. 1250 00:29:25,440 --> 00:29:25,999 They would have got the cream of what's here. 1251 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,639 They would have got the cream of what's here. 1252 00:29:27,720 --> 00:29:27,999 This pile contains cleaned stones, 1253 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:29,999 This pile contains cleaned stones, 1254 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,119 This pile contains cleaned stones, 1255 00:29:30,200 --> 00:29:31,999 which means they've already been processed by a machine 1256 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,399 which means they've already been processed by a machine 1257 00:29:33,480 --> 00:29:33,999 similar to Opalzilla. 1258 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,479 similar to Opalzilla. 1259 00:29:35,560 --> 00:29:35,999 In the old days, it was all about just powering as fast as they could. 1260 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,999 In the old days, it was all about just powering as fast as they could. 1261 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:38,519 In the old days, it was all about just powering as fast as they could. 1262 00:29:38,600 --> 00:29:39,999 They'd have it heaped up on the belt and that and they were missing it. 1263 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,999 They'd have it heaped up on the belt and that and they were missing it. 1264 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,719 They'd have it heaped up on the belt and that and they were missing it. 1265 00:29:42,800 --> 00:29:43,999 A lot of money has been found 1266 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:44,839 A lot of money has been found 1267 00:29:44,920 --> 00:29:45,999 putting through noodling machines the second time. 1268 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,839 putting through noodling machines the second time. 1269 00:29:49,160 --> 00:29:49,999 Oh, chunky. Chunky. 1270 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,639 Oh, chunky. Chunky. 1271 00:29:51,720 --> 00:29:51,999 Nice, nice little chunk. 1272 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:53,759 Nice, nice little chunk. 1273 00:29:53,840 --> 00:29:53,999 How'd those tailings go? Yous guys get anything? 1274 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,999 How'd those tailings go? Yous guys get anything? 1275 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:56,639 How'd those tailings go? Yous guys get anything? 1276 00:29:57,680 --> 00:29:57,999 Yeah, actually doing all right, mate. I don't know if I've got time 1277 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,999 Yeah, actually doing all right, mate. I don't know if I've got time 1278 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,639 Yeah, actually doing all right, mate. I don't know if I've got time 1279 00:30:00,720 --> 00:30:01,999 to talk on the radio. Oh, that busy, hey! Ho-ho! 1280 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:03,999 to talk on the radio. Oh, that busy, hey! Ho-ho! 1281 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:04,599 to talk on the radio. Oh, that busy, hey! Ho-ho! 1282 00:30:04,680 --> 00:30:05,999 (LAUGHS) 1283 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,799 (LAUGHS) 1284 00:30:06,880 --> 00:30:07,999 We've hit a sweet spot with the old tailings. 1285 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,599 We've hit a sweet spot with the old tailings. 1286 00:30:09,680 --> 00:30:09,999 It looks like the machine they were using 1287 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:11,719 It looks like the machine they were using 1288 00:30:11,800 --> 00:30:11,999 was just basically useless cos they've missed so much. 1289 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,999 was just basically useless cos they've missed so much. 1290 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:14,799 was just basically useless cos they've missed so much. 1291 00:30:14,880 --> 00:30:15,999 We've found a few nice chunks already, so... 1292 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:17,279 We've found a few nice chunks already, so... 1293 00:30:17,360 --> 00:30:17,999 hopefully we can sneak a few more nice bits in before the weigh in. 1294 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,999 hopefully we can sneak a few more nice bits in before the weigh in. 1295 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,119 hopefully we can sneak a few more nice bits in before the weigh in. 1296 00:30:21,200 --> 00:30:21,999 Nice chunkies. Could be the winner winner, chicken dinner. 1297 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,999 Nice chunkies. Could be the winner winner, chicken dinner. 1298 00:30:24,080 --> 00:30:25,999 Hopefully that's the winner. Ha-ha! 1299 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:26,479 Hopefully that's the winner. Ha-ha! 1300 00:30:28,120 --> 00:30:29,999 Yeah, we're getting some crackers coming through, but we don't know if they're colour yet. Righto. 1301 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,999 Yeah, we're getting some crackers coming through, but we don't know if they're colour yet. Righto. 1302 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:32,599 Yeah, we're getting some crackers coming through, but we don't know if they're colour yet. Righto. 1303 00:30:32,680 --> 00:30:33,999 Under the UV light, any opal will glow 1304 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:35,879 Under the UV light, any opal will glow 1305 00:30:35,960 --> 00:30:35,999 from colourless, worthless potch 1306 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,999 from colourless, worthless potch 1307 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:38,079 from colourless, worthless potch 1308 00:30:38,160 --> 00:30:39,999 to the most valuable reds. 1309 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:40,679 to the most valuable reds. 1310 00:30:40,760 --> 00:30:41,999 Last bucket for the day going in. 1311 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,199 Last bucket for the day going in. 1312 00:30:44,880 --> 00:30:45,999 (LAUGHS) 1313 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:47,039 (LAUGHS) 1314 00:30:47,120 --> 00:30:47,999 How'd we go? It's too much to look through, eh? 1315 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,999 How'd we go? It's too much to look through, eh? 1316 00:30:50,080 --> 00:30:51,999 Very productive day, mate. Coated, though. Yeah. 1317 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:52,519 Very productive day, mate. Coated, though. Yeah. 1318 00:30:52,600 --> 00:30:53,999 You can't really see much. Coated. Coated, yeah. 1319 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:55,839 You can't really see much. Coated. Coated, yeah. 1320 00:30:55,920 --> 00:30:55,999 Johnny twisted my arm, put through this little dump. 1321 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,999 Johnny twisted my arm, put through this little dump. 1322 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:58,439 Johnny twisted my arm, put through this little dump. 1323 00:30:58,520 --> 00:30:59,999 Of course, there's stuff in it, so now he's proved me wrong, 1324 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,159 Of course, there's stuff in it, so now he's proved me wrong, 1325 00:31:01,240 --> 00:31:01,999 which is, um, he's pretty happy about, so... 1326 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,919 which is, um, he's pretty happy about, so... 1327 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,999 yeah, it's been a fun day. Let's go back and tumble this, eh? 1328 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,359 yeah, it's been a fun day. Let's go back and tumble this, eh? 1329 00:31:07,440 --> 00:31:07,999 Flies are ten out of ten today. Yeah, I know. 1330 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,759 Flies are ten out of ten today. Yeah, I know. 1331 00:31:09,840 --> 00:31:09,999 It'd be a beautiful evening if it wasn't for the flies. 1332 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,999 It'd be a beautiful evening if it wasn't for the flies. 1333 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,799 It'd be a beautiful evening if it wasn't for the flies. 1334 00:31:22,480 --> 00:31:23,999 I'm still slipping, mate. 1335 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,519 I'm still slipping, mate. 1336 00:31:25,560 --> 00:31:25,999 I'm sliding off the run. 1337 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:27,559 I'm sliding off the run. 1338 00:31:30,360 --> 00:31:31,999 I was starting to slide into the hole. Yeah. 1339 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:32,999 I was starting to slide into the hole. Yeah. 1340 00:31:34,040 --> 00:31:35,999 Ron Selig's 50-tonne loader is just inches 1341 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,479 Ron Selig's 50-tonne loader is just inches 1342 00:31:37,560 --> 00:31:37,999 from tumbling into an eight-metre-deep pit. 1343 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,999 from tumbling into an eight-metre-deep pit. 1344 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:40,839 from tumbling into an eight-metre-deep pit. 1345 00:31:40,920 --> 00:31:41,999 It's a bit too steep at the back there. 1346 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:42,999 It's a bit too steep at the back there. 1347 00:31:43,080 --> 00:31:43,999 Every time we're spinning, we're going more towards the big hole, 1348 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:45,999 Every time we're spinning, we're going more towards the big hole, 1349 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:46,159 Every time we're spinning, we're going more towards the big hole, 1350 00:31:46,240 --> 00:31:47,999 so we're gonna get the excavator and pull it out with a chain. 1351 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,519 so we're gonna get the excavator and pull it out with a chain. 1352 00:31:49,600 --> 00:31:49,999 It's yet another costly delay 1353 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:51,879 It's yet another costly delay 1354 00:31:51,960 --> 00:31:51,999 as they search for a rumoured opal level. 1355 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,999 as they search for a rumoured opal level. 1356 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,559 as they search for a rumoured opal level. 1357 00:31:54,640 --> 00:31:55,999 That's been about five or 6,000 litres of diesel 1358 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:57,359 That's been about five or 6,000 litres of diesel 1359 00:31:57,440 --> 00:31:57,999 we've used to get the ramp in and clean that hole out 1360 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,999 we've used to get the ramp in and clean that hole out 1361 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,079 we've used to get the ramp in and clean that hole out 1362 00:32:00,160 --> 00:32:01,999 and we haven't seen any sign of opal. 1363 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:02,559 and we haven't seen any sign of opal. 1364 00:32:03,760 --> 00:32:03,999 (GRUNTS) 1365 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:05,799 (GRUNTS) 1366 00:32:10,280 --> 00:32:11,999 All right, mate. 1367 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,279 All right, mate. 1368 00:32:12,360 --> 00:32:13,999 Joining the 100-tonne excavator to the 50-tonne loader, 1369 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,999 Joining the 100-tonne excavator to the 50-tonne loader, 1370 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:16,479 Joining the 100-tonne excavator to the 50-tonne loader, 1371 00:32:16,560 --> 00:32:17,999 a single chain rated to just 30 tonnes. 1372 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,999 a single chain rated to just 30 tonnes. 1373 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:20,359 a single chain rated to just 30 tonnes. 1374 00:32:20,440 --> 00:32:21,999 You're all right, you're all right. 1375 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:22,479 You're all right, you're all right. 1376 00:32:27,400 --> 00:32:27,999 How she's looking? I'm bloody close. 1377 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:29,439 How she's looking? I'm bloody close. 1378 00:32:33,440 --> 00:32:33,999 That's it, Ron. You should be right now. 1379 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:35,999 That's it, Ron. You should be right now. 1380 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,039 That's it, Ron. You should be right now. 1381 00:32:36,120 --> 00:32:37,999 Well, wasn't that a drama, eh?! 1382 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:38,519 Well, wasn't that a drama, eh?! 1383 00:32:47,840 --> 00:32:47,999 The Badlands claim belongs to fellow miner Eric Hume. 1384 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,999 The Badlands claim belongs to fellow miner Eric Hume. 1385 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,999 The Badlands claim belongs to fellow miner Eric Hume. 1386 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:52,039 The Badlands claim belongs to fellow miner Eric Hume. 1387 00:32:52,120 --> 00:32:53,999 Aaron and Ron are working it 1388 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,119 Aaron and Ron are working it 1389 00:32:54,200 --> 00:32:55,999 for a 30% cut of any opal they find, 1390 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,039 for a 30% cut of any opal they find, 1391 00:32:57,120 --> 00:32:57,999 but for the last three weeks they haven't earned a cent. 1392 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,999 but for the last three weeks they haven't earned a cent. 1393 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,639 but for the last three weeks they haven't earned a cent. 1394 00:33:01,520 --> 00:33:01,999 Eric loaned me a bit of money last year to my dad's house. 1395 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:03,999 Eric loaned me a bit of money last year to my dad's house. 1396 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:04,519 Eric loaned me a bit of money last year to my dad's house. 1397 00:33:04,600 --> 00:33:05,999 I'm trusted to find opal to try and pay it off as quick as I can. 1398 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,759 I'm trusted to find opal to try and pay it off as quick as I can. 1399 00:33:07,840 --> 00:33:07,999 Aaron doesn't do well with debt, 1400 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,999 Aaron doesn't do well with debt, 1401 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:10,919 Aaron doesn't do well with debt, 1402 00:33:11,000 --> 00:33:11,999 and so for him it's an urgent thing to get it paid off. 1403 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,999 and so for him it's an urgent thing to get it paid off. 1404 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,959 and so for him it's an urgent thing to get it paid off. 1405 00:33:15,960 --> 00:33:15,999 After finding nothing but soft sandstone so far, 1406 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,999 After finding nothing but soft sandstone so far, 1407 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,839 After finding nothing but soft sandstone so far, 1408 00:33:19,920 --> 00:33:19,999 they're searching for the exploration drill holes 1409 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,999 they're searching for the exploration drill holes 1410 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:22,479 they're searching for the exploration drill holes 1411 00:33:22,560 --> 00:33:23,999 that are rumoured to have hit the type of hard rock 1412 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,319 that are rumoured to have hit the type of hard rock 1413 00:33:25,400 --> 00:33:25,999 perfect for forming boulder opal. 1414 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,759 perfect for forming boulder opal. 1415 00:33:28,920 --> 00:33:29,999 I just want to see one of them drill holes. 1416 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,639 I just want to see one of them drill holes. 1417 00:33:31,720 --> 00:33:31,999 And that one we're going to follow down until we hit whatever they hit. 1418 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:33,999 And that one we're going to follow down until we hit whatever they hit. 1419 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,519 And that one we're going to follow down until we hit whatever they hit. 1420 00:33:35,600 --> 00:33:35,999 All we need to do is just get to the level and follow the level, 1421 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,999 All we need to do is just get to the level and follow the level, 1422 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,039 All we need to do is just get to the level and follow the level, 1423 00:33:39,120 --> 00:33:39,999 and if she makes a pocket with the material in, 1424 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,679 and if she makes a pocket with the material in, 1425 00:33:41,760 --> 00:33:41,999 it'll produce good quality opal. 1426 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,759 it'll produce good quality opal. 1427 00:33:45,160 --> 00:33:45,999 Can't see a drill hole. 1428 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,159 Can't see a drill hole. 1429 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,999 Drill hole! 1430 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,279 Drill hole! 1431 00:33:54,360 --> 00:33:55,959 Drill hole there, Ron. 1432 00:34:00,680 --> 00:34:01,999 Looks good. I like your confidence. 1433 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,479 Looks good. I like your confidence. 1434 00:34:05,040 --> 00:34:05,999 To cover running costs and avoid shutting down their mine, 1435 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,999 To cover running costs and avoid shutting down their mine, 1436 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:08,679 To cover running costs and avoid shutting down their mine, 1437 00:34:08,760 --> 00:34:09,999 the Cheals and business partner, Scott, 1438 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,439 the Cheals and business partner, Scott, 1439 00:34:11,520 --> 00:34:11,999 must find opal in this tailout. 1440 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,999 must find opal in this tailout. 1441 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:14,199 must find opal in this tailout. 1442 00:34:14,280 --> 00:34:15,999 If we tailout nothing, well, we've just worked, you know, 1443 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:17,399 If we tailout nothing, well, we've just worked, you know, 1444 00:34:17,480 --> 00:34:17,999 for the last seven days for nothing and, um... 1445 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,999 for the last seven days for nothing and, um... 1446 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:20,399 for the last seven days for nothing and, um... 1447 00:34:20,480 --> 00:34:21,999 burnt a fair bit of diesel, so... 1448 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:22,879 burnt a fair bit of diesel, so... 1449 00:34:22,960 --> 00:34:23,999 yeah, this is either pay day or nay day. 1450 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,239 yeah, this is either pay day or nay day. 1451 00:34:26,280 --> 00:34:27,999 If we don't find opal this week, 1452 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:28,319 If we don't find opal this week, 1453 00:34:28,400 --> 00:34:29,999 Dad's probably going to have to go away and find work elsewhere. 1454 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,119 Dad's probably going to have to go away and find work elsewhere. 1455 00:34:31,200 --> 00:34:31,999 And, so, if he goes, then we're out of work, as well. 1456 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,999 And, so, if he goes, then we're out of work, as well. 1457 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:34,439 And, so, if he goes, then we're out of work, as well. 1458 00:34:36,040 --> 00:34:37,999 That's a good-looking little crystal. Yeah, wow. 1459 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:38,399 That's a good-looking little crystal. Yeah, wow. 1460 00:34:38,480 --> 00:34:39,999 Mmm, nice green orange, innit? Tiny, though. 1461 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,319 Mmm, nice green orange, innit? Tiny, though. 1462 00:34:41,400 --> 00:34:41,999 We just need that big stone, big bloater. 1463 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,999 We just need that big stone, big bloater. 1464 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:44,039 We just need that big stone, big bloater. 1465 00:34:44,120 --> 00:34:45,999 We're just getting a lot of crystal stuff with some nice colour. 1466 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,079 We're just getting a lot of crystal stuff with some nice colour. 1467 00:34:47,160 --> 00:34:47,999 We just need it to form more nobbies, I think. 1468 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,559 We just need it to form more nobbies, I think. 1469 00:34:49,640 --> 00:34:49,999 Nobbies are larger nodules of opal. 1470 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,999 Nobbies are larger nodules of opal. 1471 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,039 Nobbies are larger nodules of opal. 1472 00:34:53,120 --> 00:34:53,999 Good pattern. 1473 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,119 Good pattern. 1474 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,999 Just too small. 1475 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:58,159 Just too small. 1476 00:34:58,240 --> 00:34:59,999 There's a bit of money there, but it's not enough. 1477 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,799 There's a bit of money there, but it's not enough. 1478 00:35:00,880 --> 00:35:01,999 Not yet anyway. 1479 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:02,919 Not yet anyway. 1480 00:35:03,000 --> 00:35:03,999 Look. 1481 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:04,999 Look. 1482 00:35:05,080 --> 00:35:05,999 Bloody hell. Nice. Just colour. Close, eh? 1483 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,879 Bloody hell. Nice. Just colour. Close, eh? 1484 00:35:07,960 --> 00:35:07,999 Oh, it's beautiful gem colour... 1485 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,999 Oh, it's beautiful gem colour... 1486 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:10,799 Oh, it's beautiful gem colour... 1487 00:35:10,880 --> 00:35:11,999 ..but it's too small and it's not sitting on black potch. 1488 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,999 ..but it's too small and it's not sitting on black potch. 1489 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:14,559 ..but it's too small and it's not sitting on black potch. 1490 00:35:14,640 --> 00:35:15,999 Colourless opal is known as potch, 1491 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:17,399 Colourless opal is known as potch, 1492 00:35:17,480 --> 00:35:17,999 but a coloured opal layer with a black potch base 1493 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,999 but a coloured opal layer with a black potch base 1494 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:20,639 but a coloured opal layer with a black potch base 1495 00:35:20,720 --> 00:35:21,999 produces black opal - 1496 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:22,719 produces black opal - 1497 00:35:22,800 --> 00:35:23,999 the most valuable opal in the world. 1498 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,319 the most valuable opal in the world. 1499 00:35:25,400 --> 00:35:25,999 You want black potch under that, then you've got some money. 1500 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:27,999 You want black potch under that, then you've got some money. 1501 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,959 You want black potch under that, then you've got some money. 1502 00:35:29,040 --> 00:35:29,999 At the moment we got colour like that, 1503 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,119 At the moment we got colour like that, 1504 00:35:31,200 --> 00:35:31,999 and nobbies that big with no colour in them. 1505 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,439 and nobbies that big with no colour in them. 1506 00:35:33,520 --> 00:35:33,999 So, it's close but not quite there. Yeah. 1507 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,919 So, it's close but not quite there. Yeah. 1508 00:35:37,440 --> 00:35:37,999 Ooh. 1509 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,439 Ooh. 1510 00:35:39,520 --> 00:35:39,999 Ohhh, jeez, look at that one! 1511 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,559 Ohhh, jeez, look at that one! 1512 00:35:41,640 --> 00:35:41,999 Ooh-hoo-hoo! Hey, that's a bit better. 1513 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,839 Ooh-hoo-hoo! Hey, that's a bit better. 1514 00:35:44,920 --> 00:35:45,999 Mmm, that's nice. 1515 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,279 Mmm, that's nice. 1516 00:35:47,360 --> 00:35:47,999 All we need is a few more of them. Check out this pearler. 1517 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,999 All we need is a few more of them. Check out this pearler. 1518 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:50,279 All we need is a few more of them. Check out this pearler. 1519 00:35:51,200 --> 00:35:51,999 Jeez, that's nice, eh? Yeah. 1520 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:53,479 Jeez, that's nice, eh? Yeah. 1521 00:35:53,560 --> 00:35:53,999 Starting to add up there, aren't they? 1522 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,679 Starting to add up there, aren't they? 1523 00:35:55,760 --> 00:35:55,999 Another nice little pea nobby. Oh, wow. 1524 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,959 Another nice little pea nobby. Oh, wow. 1525 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,999 We'll put it out on the table and have a look at it 1526 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:02,439 We'll put it out on the table and have a look at it 1527 00:36:02,520 --> 00:36:03,999 and put a value on it. 1528 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:04,559 and put a value on it. 1529 00:36:09,600 --> 00:36:09,999 Pick a few out that are going to rub. 1530 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,999 Pick a few out that are going to rub. 1531 00:36:13,960 --> 00:36:13,999 What do you reckon, Scott? Three grand in them three, at least. 1532 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,999 What do you reckon, Scott? Three grand in them three, at least. 1533 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:16,999 What do you reckon, Scott? Three grand in them three, at least. 1534 00:36:17,080 --> 00:36:17,999 Yeah, for sure. We've got to have three grand there. 1535 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,959 Yeah, for sure. We've got to have three grand there. 1536 00:36:20,040 --> 00:36:21,999 That's six. At a minimum, yeah. At a minimum. 1537 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:22,719 That's six. At a minimum, yeah. At a minimum. 1538 00:36:24,400 --> 00:36:25,999 And you'd have a thousand buckets worth of potch and colour there, 1539 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:27,359 And you'd have a thousand buckets worth of potch and colour there, 1540 00:36:27,440 --> 00:36:27,999 as you know. 1541 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:29,439 as you know. 1542 00:36:29,520 --> 00:36:29,999 You'd have to ask probably... 1543 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,519 You'd have to ask probably... 1544 00:36:34,720 --> 00:36:35,999 ..9,000 for it. Yeah. Yeah, that's awesome, mate. 1545 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,359 ..9,000 for it. Yeah. Yeah, that's awesome, mate. 1546 00:36:37,440 --> 00:36:37,999 Bloody good, mate. Stoked. 1547 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,599 Bloody good, mate. Stoked. 1548 00:36:39,680 --> 00:36:39,999 The Cheals have found crystal opal. 1549 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:41,999 The Cheals have found crystal opal. 1550 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:42,479 The Cheals have found crystal opal. 1551 00:36:42,560 --> 00:36:43,999 It's in the rough. 1552 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:44,559 It's in the rough. 1553 00:36:44,640 --> 00:36:45,999 There is a mixture of greens, blues, 1554 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:46,999 There is a mixture of greens, blues, 1555 00:36:47,080 --> 00:36:47,999 purples and oranges. 1556 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,079 purples and oranges. 1557 00:36:49,160 --> 00:36:49,999 Several high quality stones 1558 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,159 Several high quality stones 1559 00:36:51,240 --> 00:36:51,999 amongst a larger amount of lower value material 1560 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,999 amongst a larger amount of lower value material 1561 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:54,359 amongst a larger amount of lower value material 1562 00:36:54,440 --> 00:36:55,999 brings its value to $9,000. 1563 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,879 brings its value to $9,000. 1564 00:36:57,960 --> 00:36:57,999 We're going to run into some serious money, I reckon, 1565 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,999 We're going to run into some serious money, I reckon, 1566 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,359 We're going to run into some serious money, I reckon, 1567 00:37:00,440 --> 00:37:01,999 but I'm really happy with what we're seeing here. 1568 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,039 but I'm really happy with what we're seeing here. 1569 00:37:03,120 --> 00:37:03,999 This is awesome. Mmm. Well, at least for the time being... 1570 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,959 This is awesome. Mmm. Well, at least for the time being... 1571 00:37:06,040 --> 00:37:07,999 you don't have to go away. Yeah, we've got you here. 1572 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:08,399 you don't have to go away. Yeah, we've got you here. 1573 00:37:08,480 --> 00:37:09,999 We can keep going. Yeah. That's true. 1574 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:10,479 We can keep going. Yeah. That's true. 1575 00:37:10,560 --> 00:37:11,999 Keep doing what you love, mate. Absolutely. 1576 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,959 Keep doing what you love, mate. Absolutely. 1577 00:37:13,040 --> 00:37:13,999 I don't have to go away working for fuel, which is great. 1578 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,759 I don't have to go away working for fuel, which is great. 1579 00:37:15,840 --> 00:37:15,999 The boys don't want me to go anywhere 1580 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:17,879 The boys don't want me to go anywhere 1581 00:37:17,960 --> 00:37:17,999 and I don't want to go anywhere, so that sets us up for the next dig. 1582 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,999 and I don't want to go anywhere, so that sets us up for the next dig. 1583 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,399 and I don't want to go anywhere, so that sets us up for the next dig. 1584 00:37:21,480 --> 00:37:21,999 I feel like we've got a lot more work to do down there 1585 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,919 I feel like we've got a lot more work to do down there 1586 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,999 and I think we'll be down there for the most part of this season. 1587 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:26,799 and I think we'll be down there for the most part of this season. 1588 00:37:26,880 --> 00:37:27,999 Yeah, you're probably right. Every sign is there 1589 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,119 Yeah, you're probably right. Every sign is there 1590 00:37:29,200 --> 00:37:29,999 for a really, really bit hit and I don't think it's far away. 1591 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,999 for a really, really bit hit and I don't think it's far away. 1592 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:32,719 for a really, really bit hit and I don't think it's far away. 1593 00:37:32,800 --> 00:37:33,999 I reckon it's pretty awesome. Mate, stoked with it. Unreal, mate. I'll drink to that. Carving. 1594 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,999 I reckon it's pretty awesome. Mate, stoked with it. Unreal, mate. I'll drink to that. Carving. 1595 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,879 I reckon it's pretty awesome. Mate, stoked with it. Unreal, mate. I'll drink to that. Carving. 1596 00:37:36,960 --> 00:37:37,999 Cheers, boys. Cheers. 1597 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:38,959 Cheers, boys. Cheers. 1598 00:37:45,400 --> 00:37:45,999 There's their drill hole, mate. We're on it. 1599 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:47,639 There's their drill hole, mate. We're on it. 1600 00:37:47,720 --> 00:37:47,999 So, we follow that until we hit the rock. 1601 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,999 So, we follow that until we hit the rock. 1602 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:50,159 So, we follow that until we hit the rock. 1603 00:37:56,680 --> 00:37:57,999 After eight weeks of work, 1604 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:58,959 After eight weeks of work, 1605 00:37:59,040 --> 00:37:59,999 the Boulder Boys have finally discovered the exploration hole 1606 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,999 the Boulder Boys have finally discovered the exploration hole 1607 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:02,719 the Boulder Boys have finally discovered the exploration hole 1608 00:38:02,800 --> 00:38:03,999 that indicated an opal-rich ironstone rock level. 1609 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,999 that indicated an opal-rich ironstone rock level. 1610 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,359 that indicated an opal-rich ironstone rock level. 1611 00:38:06,440 --> 00:38:07,999 If the level exists, 1612 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:08,439 If the level exists, 1613 00:38:08,520 --> 00:38:09,999 it could help pay off an $80,000 debt 1614 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,559 it could help pay off an $80,000 debt 1615 00:38:11,640 --> 00:38:11,999 hanging over Aaron. 1616 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,639 hanging over Aaron. 1617 00:38:13,720 --> 00:38:13,999 Aaron's ever more desperate. 1618 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,999 Aaron's ever more desperate. 1619 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,159 Aaron's ever more desperate. 1620 00:38:16,240 --> 00:38:17,999 It does make it hard to try and keep a clear head. 1621 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,879 It does make it hard to try and keep a clear head. 1622 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,999 We've been working here for probably about two months cleaning it up, 1623 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,719 We've been working here for probably about two months cleaning it up, 1624 00:38:23,800 --> 00:38:23,999 putting some test holes in. 1625 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,919 putting some test holes in. 1626 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,999 If we don't hit level now, it'll be another job 1627 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:28,399 If we don't hit level now, it'll be another job 1628 00:38:28,480 --> 00:38:29,999 we've done for nothing, really. 1629 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,479 we've done for nothing, really. 1630 00:38:30,560 --> 00:38:31,999 Very interesting to see when we get to the bottom of the drill hole 1631 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,479 Very interesting to see when we get to the bottom of the drill hole 1632 00:38:33,560 --> 00:38:33,999 if it is what we were told. 1633 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:35,639 if it is what we were told. 1634 00:38:35,720 --> 00:38:35,999 At least we will be able to see what sort of a rock it is, 1635 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,999 At least we will be able to see what sort of a rock it is, 1636 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,039 At least we will be able to see what sort of a rock it is, 1637 00:38:39,120 --> 00:38:39,999 and thirdly, does it have colour? 1638 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,679 and thirdly, does it have colour? 1639 00:38:45,200 --> 00:38:45,999 Not very exciting, Ron, is it? 1640 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,439 Not very exciting, Ron, is it? 1641 00:38:47,520 --> 00:38:47,999 No. It's not. 1642 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,759 No. It's not. 1643 00:38:49,840 --> 00:38:49,999 I can see where that drill hole, it fizzled out and hit that sandy. 1644 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,999 I can see where that drill hole, it fizzled out and hit that sandy. 1645 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,439 I can see where that drill hole, it fizzled out and hit that sandy. 1646 00:38:53,520 --> 00:38:53,999 So, yes, that was what they hit - 1647 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,519 So, yes, that was what they hit - 1648 00:38:55,600 --> 00:38:55,999 a sandy that really wasn't even that hard, was it? No. 1649 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,999 a sandy that really wasn't even that hard, was it? No. 1650 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,159 a sandy that really wasn't even that hard, was it? No. 1651 00:39:00,440 --> 00:39:01,999 Ron, I'm going to cave it in. Watch out. 1652 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:02,799 Ron, I'm going to cave it in. Watch out. 1653 00:39:06,320 --> 00:39:07,999 Well, we know for sure now, at least, 1654 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:08,679 Well, we know for sure now, at least, 1655 00:39:08,760 --> 00:39:09,999 there's no level here, 1656 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:10,799 there's no level here, 1657 00:39:10,880 --> 00:39:11,999 and what they hit was just a soft sandy boulder. 1658 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,999 and what they hit was just a soft sandy boulder. 1659 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:14,199 and what they hit was just a soft sandy boulder. 1660 00:39:14,280 --> 00:39:15,999 Normally a drill would go through that, 1661 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:16,479 Normally a drill would go through that, 1662 00:39:16,560 --> 00:39:17,999 so that drill can't have much power to... 1663 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,879 so that drill can't have much power to... 1664 00:39:18,960 --> 00:39:19,999 not go through a sandy boulder like that. 1665 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,239 not go through a sandy boulder like that. 1666 00:39:25,600 --> 00:39:25,999 Well, E-Eric will be happy that, at least, 1667 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:27,999 Well, E-Eric will be happy that, at least, 1668 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:28,159 Well, E-Eric will be happy that, at least, 1669 00:39:28,240 --> 00:39:29,999 he knows what it is, but it's not good for us, is it? 1670 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,039 he knows what it is, but it's not good for us, is it? 1671 00:39:31,120 --> 00:39:31,999 No. Looks like Neddy got a win. He's still got a swimming hole. 1672 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999 No. Looks like Neddy got a win. He's still got a swimming hole. 1673 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,719 No. Looks like Neddy got a win. He's still got a swimming hole. 1674 00:39:34,800 --> 00:39:35,999 Well, he's the only winner here 1675 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,959 Well, he's the only winner here 1676 00:39:37,040 --> 00:39:37,999 with his swimming pool. 1677 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,039 with his swimming pool. 1678 00:39:39,120 --> 00:39:39,999 I think it's about three-and-a-half grand or three-eight, whatever, we've got so far. 1679 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,999 I think it's about three-and-a-half grand or three-eight, whatever, we've got so far. 1680 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,159 I think it's about three-and-a-half grand or three-eight, whatever, we've got so far. 1681 00:39:43,240 --> 00:39:43,999 We're a little bit short of the total. 1682 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,479 We're a little bit short of the total. 1683 00:39:45,560 --> 00:39:45,999 That'll make Aaron a little bit more jumpy. 1684 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,999 That'll make Aaron a little bit more jumpy. 1685 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,119 That'll make Aaron a little bit more jumpy. 1686 00:39:48,200 --> 00:39:49,999 Well, we might as well go have a bit of smoko. 1687 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:50,719 Well, we might as well go have a bit of smoko. 1688 00:39:50,800 --> 00:39:51,999 Go and, er, we'll sit around the table and discuss the future. 1689 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,999 Go and, er, we'll sit around the table and discuss the future. 1690 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,639 Go and, er, we'll sit around the table and discuss the future. 1691 00:39:55,480 --> 00:39:55,999 This, er, hole is finished. We're-we're out of here. 1692 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,999 This, er, hole is finished. We're-we're out of here. 1693 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:59,399 This, er, hole is finished. We're-we're out of here. 1694 00:39:59,480 --> 00:39:59,999 It's done and dusted. I've got to ring Eric 1695 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,559 It's done and dusted. I've got to ring Eric 1696 00:40:01,640 --> 00:40:01,999 and tell him we-we tested that hole. There's no level. 1697 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,999 and tell him we-we tested that hole. There's no level. 1698 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:04,639 and tell him we-we tested that hole. There's no level. 1699 00:40:04,720 --> 00:40:05,999 Me and Ron would like some opal coming out, you know? 1700 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,919 Me and Ron would like some opal coming out, you know? 1701 00:40:07,000 --> 00:40:07,999 You need money going back in. But, er, this is the start 1702 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,999 You need money going back in. But, er, this is the start 1703 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:10,199 You need money going back in. But, er, this is the start 1704 00:40:10,280 --> 00:40:11,999 of the season. If you get, like, a downfall, 1705 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,079 of the season. If you get, like, a downfall, 1706 00:40:13,160 --> 00:40:13,999 you've got to pick yourself up. 1707 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,199 you've got to pick yourself up. 1708 00:40:16,320 --> 00:40:17,999 Got some nice rib bones. Yeah, and I've got 1709 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,559 Got some nice rib bones. Yeah, and I've got 1710 00:40:18,640 --> 00:40:19,999 some nice drum sticks. 1711 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:20,759 some nice drum sticks. 1712 00:40:20,840 --> 00:40:21,999 Between the two of us. Yeah, a bit of a 'tato, whatever. 1713 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,719 Between the two of us. Yeah, a bit of a 'tato, whatever. 1714 00:40:23,800 --> 00:40:23,999 We can do a teppanyaki tonight out on the plains. 1715 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,999 We can do a teppanyaki tonight out on the plains. 1716 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,399 We can do a teppanyaki tonight out on the plains. 1717 00:40:27,480 --> 00:40:27,999 What's a teppanaki? 1718 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,479 What's a teppanaki? 1719 00:40:29,560 --> 00:40:29,999 That's where you cook food and eat it 1720 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,599 That's where you cook food and eat it 1721 00:40:31,680 --> 00:40:31,999 straight off the hot plate. 1722 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,839 straight off the hot plate. 1723 00:40:33,920 --> 00:40:33,999 We can now concentrate on another area... 1724 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,999 We can now concentrate on another area... 1725 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,239 We can now concentrate on another area... 1726 00:40:37,320 --> 00:40:37,999 that can produce. 1727 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,279 that can produce. 1728 00:40:39,360 --> 00:40:39,999 There's areas here that we want to try out, 1729 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:41,639 There's areas here that we want to try out, 1730 00:40:41,720 --> 00:40:41,999 but we've been concentrating on doing this one project. 1731 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,999 but we've been concentrating on doing this one project. 1732 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:45,639 but we've been concentrating on doing this one project. 1733 00:40:45,720 --> 00:40:45,999 Teppanaki, eh? Teppan-yaki. 1734 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,999 Teppanaki, eh? Teppan-yaki. 1735 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,039 Teppanaki, eh? Teppan-yaki. 1736 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,999 Tep-in-yaki. 1737 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:52,759 Tep-in-yaki. 1738 00:40:53,640 --> 00:40:53,999 I'd say all the obvious stuff's gone here, but there's gotta be opal here. 1739 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,999 I'd say all the obvious stuff's gone here, but there's gotta be opal here. 1740 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,239 I'd say all the obvious stuff's gone here, but there's gotta be opal here. 1741 00:40:57,320 --> 00:40:57,999 We're not beaten, just, er, a little bit battle wounded. 1742 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,999 We're not beaten, just, er, a little bit battle wounded. 1743 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,839 We're not beaten, just, er, a little bit battle wounded. 1744 00:41:00,920 --> 00:41:01,999 No, we're good. That's a bit of teppanyaki-style, see? 1745 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,999 No, we're good. That's a bit of teppanyaki-style, see? 1746 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:04,399 No, we're good. That's a bit of teppanyaki-style, see? 1747 00:41:04,480 --> 00:41:05,999 Good? Oh, beautiful, mate. 1748 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,919 Good? Oh, beautiful, mate. 1749 00:41:07,000 --> 00:41:07,999 Cheers, Ron. Cheers. 1750 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,039 Cheers, Ron. Cheers. 1751 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,999 What do you call it, Ron? Teppanyaki. 1752 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:12,639 What do you call it, Ron? Teppanyaki. 1753 00:41:12,720 --> 00:41:13,999 Tamaya... Tamin... 1754 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:14,719 Tamaya... Tamin... 1755 00:41:14,800 --> 00:41:15,999 Teppanyaki. Yeah, right. 1756 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,319 Teppanyaki. Yeah, right. 1757 00:41:23,400 --> 00:41:23,999 Tumble time. 1758 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,519 Tumble time. 1759 00:41:25,600 --> 00:41:25,999 It's an annoying sound, but it's bloody good. It is. 1760 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,999 It's an annoying sound, but it's bloody good. It is. 1761 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,079 It's an annoying sound, but it's bloody good. It is. 1762 00:41:29,160 --> 00:41:29,999 After a long day cleaning 1763 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,399 After a long day cleaning 1764 00:41:31,480 --> 00:41:31,999 their haul in their homemade tumbler, 1765 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,679 their haul in their homemade tumbler, 1766 00:41:33,760 --> 00:41:33,999 it's valuation time for the Blacklighters. 1767 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,999 it's valuation time for the Blacklighters. 1768 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,999 it's valuation time for the Blacklighters. 1769 00:41:37,080 --> 00:41:37,999 Yeah, maybe tip it up that end, (BLEEP). 1770 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:39,519 Yeah, maybe tip it up that end, (BLEEP). 1771 00:41:41,400 --> 00:41:41,999 That's just... Ho-ho-ho! Ho-ho-ho-ho. Wow. 1772 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,999 That's just... Ho-ho-ho! Ho-ho-ho-ho. Wow. 1773 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:44,639 That's just... Ho-ho-ho! Ho-ho-ho-ho. Wow. 1774 00:41:44,720 --> 00:41:45,999 Oh, that's brilliant colour. You sure it wasn't my idea 1775 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:47,759 Oh, that's brilliant colour. You sure it wasn't my idea 1776 00:41:47,840 --> 00:41:47,999 to go through these tailouts? No, I'm pretty sure it was mine. Ohhh. 1777 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,999 to go through these tailouts? No, I'm pretty sure it was mine. Ohhh. 1778 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,359 to go through these tailouts? No, I'm pretty sure it was mine. Ohhh. 1779 00:41:51,440 --> 00:41:51,999 What'd your guess be, mate? I'd say ten grand. 1780 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,999 What'd your guess be, mate? I'd say ten grand. 1781 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,479 What'd your guess be, mate? I'd say ten grand. 1782 00:41:54,560 --> 00:41:55,999 Man, I-I'd be leaning more towards 15 myself, eh? 1783 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:57,999 Man, I-I'd be leaning more towards 15 myself, eh? 1784 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:58,039 Man, I-I'd be leaning more towards 15 myself, eh? 1785 00:41:58,120 --> 00:41:59,999 Well, instead of us putting a figure on it, 1786 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,279 Well, instead of us putting a figure on it, 1787 00:42:00,360 --> 00:42:01,999 how about go and get Rach out? Yeah. Let's see what she's got to say. 1788 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,319 how about go and get Rach out? Yeah. Let's see what she's got to say. 1789 00:42:03,400 --> 00:42:03,999 Well, she's selling it so... Yeah. ..she'll know. 1790 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,719 Well, she's selling it so... Yeah. ..she'll know. 1791 00:42:05,800 --> 00:42:05,999 Mark's wife Rachel has been marketing and selling opal 1792 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,999 Mark's wife Rachel has been marketing and selling opal 1793 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:08,999 Mark's wife Rachel has been marketing and selling opal 1794 00:42:09,080 --> 00:42:09,999 for ten years, and is responsible for the team's sales. 1795 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,999 for ten years, and is responsible for the team's sales. 1796 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,559 for ten years, and is responsible for the team's sales. 1797 00:42:12,640 --> 00:42:13,999 Hey. This is what we got for the week, 1798 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:14,759 Hey. This is what we got for the week, 1799 00:42:14,840 --> 00:42:15,999 so we're just wondering if you could give us a bit of a value if you can. 1800 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:17,999 so we're just wondering if you could give us a bit of a value if you can. 1801 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,599 so we're just wondering if you could give us a bit of a value if you can. 1802 00:42:19,960 --> 00:42:19,999 Hm. Look. Oh, wow. 1803 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,999 Hm. Look. Oh, wow. 1804 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:22,319 Hm. Look. Oh, wow. 1805 00:42:22,400 --> 00:42:23,999 I know! (CHUCKLES) 1806 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:24,399 I know! (CHUCKLES) 1807 00:42:24,480 --> 00:42:25,999 This grade's got plenty in it, you know? Wow, there's heaps here. 1808 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,839 This grade's got plenty in it, you know? Wow, there's heaps here. 1809 00:42:27,920 --> 00:42:27,999 Mmm, not bad, guys. 1810 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,959 Mmm, not bad, guys. 1811 00:42:30,040 --> 00:42:31,999 Good haul for the week. There's some really good colour in here. 1812 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,359 Good haul for the week. There's some really good colour in here. 1813 00:42:33,440 --> 00:42:33,999 Ooh, that looks nice. Nice crystal, yeah. Yeah. 1814 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,959 Ooh, that looks nice. Nice crystal, yeah. Yeah. 1815 00:42:36,040 --> 00:42:37,999 They have found crystal opal. 1816 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:38,719 They have found crystal opal. 1817 00:42:38,800 --> 00:42:39,999 It's in the rough. 1818 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:40,799 It's in the rough. 1819 00:42:40,880 --> 00:42:41,999 There is a mix of blues, greens and oranges, 1820 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,999 There is a mix of blues, greens and oranges, 1821 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:44,359 There is a mix of blues, greens and oranges, 1822 00:42:44,440 --> 00:42:45,999 and it weighs ten kilograms. 1823 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:47,239 and it weighs ten kilograms. 1824 00:42:47,320 --> 00:42:47,999 I'm impressed with your efforts this week, boys. 1825 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,999 I'm impressed with your efforts this week, boys. 1826 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:50,039 I'm impressed with your efforts this week, boys. 1827 00:42:51,120 --> 00:42:51,999 I reckon... 1828 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,119 I reckon... 1829 00:42:53,200 --> 00:42:53,999 you're up around... 1830 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,399 you're up around... 1831 00:42:55,480 --> 00:42:55,999 20-22,000 dollar mark. 1832 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:57,559 20-22,000 dollar mark. 1833 00:42:57,640 --> 00:42:57,999 Whoo-hoo! Yes! Yes. That's good, man. 1834 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,999 Whoo-hoo! Yes! Yes. That's good, man. 1835 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,439 Whoo-hoo! Yes! Yes. That's good, man. 1836 00:43:00,520 --> 00:43:01,999 It's a race. Thanks, Rach. Yes. 1837 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:03,599 It's a race. Thanks, Rach. Yes. 1838 00:43:03,680 --> 00:43:03,999 22 grand for the team this week 1839 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,839 22 grand for the team this week 1840 00:43:05,920 --> 00:43:05,999 puts money in everyone's pocket and a bit more in the kitty 1841 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,999 puts money in everyone's pocket and a bit more in the kitty 1842 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,079 puts money in everyone's pocket and a bit more in the kitty 1843 00:43:09,160 --> 00:43:09,999 for these machines we're desperately needing. 1844 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,439 for these machines we're desperately needing. 1845 00:43:11,520 --> 00:43:11,999 Thanks to the opal we've got this week, we'll get all our bills 1846 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,999 Thanks to the opal we've got this week, we'll get all our bills 1847 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:14,399 Thanks to the opal we've got this week, we'll get all our bills 1848 00:43:14,480 --> 00:43:15,999 and fuel and everything up to date and do a bit of drilling. 1849 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,799 and fuel and everything up to date and do a bit of drilling. 1850 00:43:17,880 --> 00:43:17,999 It's time to start. We're going to try and get some holes drilled 1851 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,999 It's time to start. We're going to try and get some holes drilled 1852 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:21,079 It's time to start. We're going to try and get some holes drilled 1853 00:43:21,160 --> 00:43:21,999 and see what sort of levels are left. 1854 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:23,199 and see what sort of levels are left. 1855 00:43:23,280 --> 00:43:23,999 Hope to be maybe underground. 1856 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,399 Hope to be maybe underground. 1857 00:43:25,480 --> 00:43:25,999 I don't mind going underground. It's pretty good. 1858 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:27,839 I don't mind going underground. It's pretty good. 1859 00:43:27,920 --> 00:43:27,999 There's no flies, which is the biggest bonus. 1860 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:29,999 There's no flies, which is the biggest bonus. 1861 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:30,239 There's no flies, which is the biggest bonus. 1862 00:43:30,320 --> 00:43:31,999 We won't give up. We'll find a pocket. We will. 1863 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:32,679 We won't give up. We'll find a pocket. We will. 1864 00:43:32,760 --> 00:43:33,999 We're just going till we do. 1865 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,279 We're just going till we do. 1866 00:43:55,640 --> 00:43:55,999 Subtitles by Deluxe 1867 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:57,719 Subtitles by Deluxe 1868 00:43:57,800 --> 00:43:57,999 # Money 1869 00:43:58,000 --> 00:43:59,799 # Money 1870 00:44:02,920 --> 00:44:03,999 # Money # 1871 00:44:04,000 --> 00:44:04,919 # Money # 1872 00:44:05,305 --> 00:45:05,768