"Outback Opal Hunters" Walls Closing In

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 3 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:04,199 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters... 4 00:00:04,280 --> 00:00:05,999 Man, that's hard. 5 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,279 Man, that's hard. 6 00:00:06,360 --> 00:00:07,999 ..racing to break a month-long opal drought... 7 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:08,759 ..racing to break a month-long opal drought... 8 00:00:08,840 --> 00:00:09,999 Oh, you (BLEEP)! Ohhh! 9 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,279 Oh, you (BLEEP)! Ohhh! 10 00:00:11,360 --> 00:00:11,999 ..the Bushmen's 50-50 partnership is on the line. 11 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,999 ..the Bushmen's 50-50 partnership is on the line. 12 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:14,719 ..the Bushmen's 50-50 partnership is on the line. 13 00:00:14,800 --> 00:00:15,999 I want to really do something to impress the partners. 14 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,999 I want to really do something to impress the partners. 15 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,279 I want to really do something to impress the partners. 16 00:00:18,360 --> 00:00:19,999 We (BLEEP) well need it at the moment. 17 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:20,479 We (BLEEP) well need it at the moment. 18 00:00:20,560 --> 00:00:21,999 After weeks of delays, 19 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:22,559 After weeks of delays, 20 00:00:22,640 --> 00:00:23,999 the Young Guns finally move onto their new claim. 21 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,279 the Young Guns finally move onto their new claim. 22 00:00:25,360 --> 00:00:25,999 Ohhh! But gaining access for their heavy machinery 23 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,999 Ohhh! But gaining access for their heavy machinery 24 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:29,199 Ohhh! But gaining access for their heavy machinery 25 00:00:29,280 --> 00:00:29,999 becomes an epic dig all of its own. 26 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,999 becomes an epic dig all of its own. 27 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:32,159 becomes an epic dig all of its own. 28 00:00:32,240 --> 00:00:33,999 There's no shaft in that bit of dirt. 29 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:34,239 There's no shaft in that bit of dirt. 30 00:00:34,320 --> 00:00:35,999 It's like I (BLEEP) this whole thing up for us. 31 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,039 It's like I (BLEEP) this whole thing up for us. 32 00:00:37,120 --> 00:00:37,999 And Pete and Sam's trusty Allawah claim finally runs dry... 33 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,999 And Pete and Sam's trusty Allawah claim finally runs dry... 34 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:41,439 And Pete and Sam's trusty Allawah claim finally runs dry... 35 00:00:41,520 --> 00:00:41,999 That's it. I've had enough of this. ..forcing them to scavenge 36 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,999 That's it. I've had enough of this. ..forcing them to scavenge 37 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:44,479 That's it. I've had enough of this. ..forcing them to scavenge 38 00:00:44,560 --> 00:00:45,999 through century-old mines 39 00:00:46,000 --> 00:00:46,639 through century-old mines 40 00:00:46,720 --> 00:00:47,999 for prized black opal. 41 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,719 for prized black opal. 42 00:00:48,800 --> 00:00:49,999 Oh, yeah, look at this! 43 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:50,799 Oh, yeah, look at this! 44 00:00:50,880 --> 00:00:51,999 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 45 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:53,199 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 46 00:00:53,280 --> 00:00:53,999 # Money 47 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,279 # Money 48 00:00:57,200 --> 00:00:57,999 # And fancy clothes # 49 00:00:58,000 --> 00:00:59,999 # And fancy clothes # 50 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,439 # And fancy clothes # 51 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:08,074 Watch Online Movies and Series for FREE www.osdb.link/lm 52 00:01:26,680 --> 00:01:27,999 I don't know whether to love it or hate it. 53 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:28,919 I don't know whether to love it or hate it. 54 00:01:30,280 --> 00:01:31,999 NARRATOR: 11 metres below the unforgiving ground 55 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:33,199 NARRATOR: 11 metres below the unforgiving ground 56 00:01:33,280 --> 00:01:33,999 of Ploughboys claim, 74-year-old Les Walsh... 57 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:35,999 of Ploughboys claim, 74-year-old Les Walsh... 58 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,239 of Ploughboys claim, 74-year-old Les Walsh... 59 00:01:38,640 --> 00:01:39,999 ..and 59-year-old Rod Manning... 60 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:40,639 ..and 59-year-old Rod Manning... 61 00:01:40,720 --> 00:01:41,999 And that's hard ground. (BLEEP), that's hard ground. 62 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,999 And that's hard ground. (BLEEP), that's hard ground. 63 00:01:44,080 --> 00:01:45,999 ..have hit concrete-like sandstone. 64 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:46,639 ..have hit concrete-like sandstone. 65 00:01:48,120 --> 00:01:49,999 Let's have a look. 66 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:50,119 Let's have a look. 67 00:01:51,440 --> 00:01:51,999 Yeah, we're really hoping that this turns into something up 68 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,999 Yeah, we're really hoping that this turns into something up 69 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,559 Yeah, we're really hoping that this turns into something up 70 00:01:54,640 --> 00:01:55,999 through here, because we (BLEEP) need it at the moment. 71 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,879 through here, because we (BLEEP) need it at the moment. 72 00:01:57,960 --> 00:01:57,999 A new 50-50 partnership with mine owner Martin Hutchison 73 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,999 A new 50-50 partnership with mine owner Martin Hutchison 74 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,999 A new 50-50 partnership with mine owner Martin Hutchison 75 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:02,199 A new 50-50 partnership with mine owner Martin Hutchison 76 00:02:02,280 --> 00:02:03,999 is putting the Bushmen under increased pressure to find opal. 77 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,999 is putting the Bushmen under increased pressure to find opal. 78 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,199 is putting the Bushmen under increased pressure to find opal. 79 00:02:06,280 --> 00:02:07,999 Come on, you (BLEEP)! You've got to get better than this! 80 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,639 Come on, you (BLEEP)! You've got to get better than this! 81 00:02:11,120 --> 00:02:11,999 I want to really do something to impress the partners. 82 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,999 I want to really do something to impress the partners. 83 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:14,919 I want to really do something to impress the partners. 84 00:02:15,000 --> 00:02:15,999 Every day, I tell them I'm close, I'm close, I'm close. 85 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:17,999 Every day, I tell them I'm close, I'm close, I'm close. 86 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,399 Every day, I tell them I'm close, I'm close, I'm close. 87 00:02:20,080 --> 00:02:21,999 And it's just not happening for us, you know? 88 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,279 And it's just not happening for us, you know? 89 00:02:23,360 --> 00:02:23,999 It's not doing us any favours, this not finding any colour. 90 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,999 It's not doing us any favours, this not finding any colour. 91 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,279 It's not doing us any favours, this not finding any colour. 92 00:02:27,360 --> 00:02:27,999 I mean, its faces are good, 93 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,879 I mean, its faces are good, 94 00:02:29,960 --> 00:02:29,999 but it's all too thin. 95 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,999 but it's all too thin. 96 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:32,119 but it's all too thin. 97 00:02:32,200 --> 00:02:33,999 You can't do anything with it. 98 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:34,199 You can't do anything with it. 99 00:02:34,280 --> 00:02:35,999 So, we need stuff at least a quarter of an inch thick, 100 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,119 So, we need stuff at least a quarter of an inch thick, 101 00:02:37,200 --> 00:02:37,999 with good colour bars in it. 102 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:39,239 with good colour bars in it. 103 00:02:39,320 --> 00:02:39,999 Until that happens, well, we're not going anywhere. 104 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,999 Until that happens, well, we're not going anywhere. 105 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:42,599 Until that happens, well, we're not going anywhere. 106 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,999 Halfway through the season 107 00:02:46,080 --> 00:02:47,999 and big dreams of setting Les up for retirement 108 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,679 and big dreams of setting Les up for retirement 109 00:02:48,760 --> 00:02:49,999 have so far failed to deliver. 110 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,439 have so far failed to deliver. 111 00:02:51,520 --> 00:02:51,999 Meagre opal finds and major machinery breakdowns... 112 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,999 Meagre opal finds and major machinery breakdowns... 113 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,239 Meagre opal finds and major machinery breakdowns... 114 00:02:55,320 --> 00:02:55,999 Ohhh, no! 115 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,719 Ohhh, no! 116 00:02:57,800 --> 00:02:57,999 ..have left them with little to show. 117 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,999 ..have left them with little to show. 118 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:00,319 ..have left them with little to show. 119 00:03:00,400 --> 00:03:01,999 You've got to halve it and then you've got to halve it again 120 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:03,119 You've got to halve it and then you've got to halve it again 121 00:03:03,200 --> 00:03:03,999 for me and Les. We need more. 122 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:05,999 for me and Les. We need more. 123 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:06,439 for me and Les. We need more. 124 00:03:06,520 --> 00:03:07,999 This season target is a (BLEEP) important one, 125 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,319 This season target is a (BLEEP) important one, 126 00:03:09,400 --> 00:03:09,999 because I really made my mind up that this year, you know, 127 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,999 because I really made my mind up that this year, you know, 128 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,199 because I really made my mind up that this year, you know, 129 00:03:13,280 --> 00:03:13,999 the old fella's got to, er, be sent off the right way. 130 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,999 the old fella's got to, er, be sent off the right way. 131 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:16,919 the old fella's got to, er, be sent off the right way. 132 00:03:17,000 --> 00:03:17,999 We're a bit, er, behind where we should be 133 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,479 We're a bit, er, behind where we should be 134 00:03:19,560 --> 00:03:19,999 at this stage of the season, and it's no good 135 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,999 at this stage of the season, and it's no good 136 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:22,199 at this stage of the season, and it's no good 137 00:03:22,280 --> 00:03:23,999 just getting a stone or two here and there and a bit of trace. 138 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,199 just getting a stone or two here and there and a bit of trace. 139 00:03:25,280 --> 00:03:25,999 We need to find some decent (BLEEP) opal here. 140 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,559 We need to find some decent (BLEEP) opal here. 141 00:03:27,640 --> 00:03:27,999 So, hoping for a massive big pocket of beautiful colour. 142 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:29,999 So, hoping for a massive big pocket of beautiful colour. 143 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,679 So, hoping for a massive big pocket of beautiful colour. 144 00:03:31,760 --> 00:03:31,999 That's what we're hoping for. 145 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,839 That's what we're hoping for. 146 00:03:36,440 --> 00:03:37,999 You know, you've got to put your mind back 120 million years, too. 147 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,999 You know, you've got to put your mind back 120 million years, too. 148 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:40,319 You know, you've got to put your mind back 120 million years, too. 149 00:03:41,440 --> 00:03:41,999 That's when it was formed, and it was formed by water. 150 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,999 That's when it was formed, and it was formed by water. 151 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:44,999 That's when it was formed, and it was formed by water. 152 00:03:45,080 --> 00:03:45,999 So, you've sort of got to be chasing 153 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,079 So, you've sort of got to be chasing 154 00:03:47,160 --> 00:03:47,999 where water had flown millions of years ago. 155 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,959 where water had flown millions of years ago. 156 00:03:50,040 --> 00:03:51,999 So, you're looking for all the signs 157 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:52,159 So, you're looking for all the signs 158 00:03:52,240 --> 00:03:53,999 that water could've been carried down your face 159 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,999 that water could've been carried down your face 160 00:03:55,080 --> 00:03:55,999 and what brought that water down 161 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,119 and what brought that water down 162 00:03:57,200 --> 00:03:57,999 in the first place. 163 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,199 in the first place. 164 00:03:59,280 --> 00:03:59,999 I reckon I've got a major fault coming in down the bottom here. 165 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,999 I reckon I've got a major fault coming in down the bottom here. 166 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:02,399 I reckon I've got a major fault coming in down the bottom here. 167 00:04:02,480 --> 00:04:03,999 Yeah. I suppose you could call it a little bit of detective work. 168 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,999 Yeah. I suppose you could call it a little bit of detective work. 169 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,319 Yeah. I suppose you could call it a little bit of detective work. 170 00:04:07,200 --> 00:04:07,999 It's here somewhere. 171 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,199 It's here somewhere. 172 00:04:09,280 --> 00:04:09,999 It does feel like that sometimes. 173 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,399 It does feel like that sometimes. 174 00:04:13,040 --> 00:04:13,999 Making the mining even more challenging, 175 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,439 Making the mining even more challenging, 176 00:04:15,520 --> 00:04:15,999 their 50 square metre Ploughboys claim 177 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,999 their 50 square metre Ploughboys claim 178 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,399 their 50 square metre Ploughboys claim 179 00:04:18,480 --> 00:04:19,999 is proving to be the toughest they've ever tackled. 180 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:21,799 is proving to be the toughest they've ever tackled. 181 00:04:21,880 --> 00:04:21,999 The digging down here, 182 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,999 The digging down here, 183 00:04:24,080 --> 00:04:25,999 it don't get any harder. 184 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:26,079 it don't get any harder. 185 00:04:30,160 --> 00:04:31,999 You know, it's (BLEEP) hard on the digger. 186 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:32,519 You know, it's (BLEEP) hard on the digger. 187 00:04:32,600 --> 00:04:33,999 Tough on everything. Tough on us. 188 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:34,599 Tough on everything. Tough on us. 189 00:04:35,640 --> 00:04:35,999 But I've not seen ground as hard as this in a level. 190 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,999 But I've not seen ground as hard as this in a level. 191 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,519 But I've not seen ground as hard as this in a level. 192 00:04:39,600 --> 00:04:39,999 It's (BLEEP) hard stuff. 193 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,599 It's (BLEEP) hard stuff. 194 00:04:44,720 --> 00:04:45,999 Well, that's a bit disappointing, Les. 195 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:46,959 Well, that's a bit disappointing, Les. 196 00:04:47,040 --> 00:04:47,999 Promises you the world and then doesn't deliver a (BLEEP) thing. 197 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,999 Promises you the world and then doesn't deliver a (BLEEP) thing. 198 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:50,879 Promises you the world and then doesn't deliver a (BLEEP) thing. 199 00:04:50,960 --> 00:04:51,999 But you can't give up. 200 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:52,959 But you can't give up. 201 00:04:53,040 --> 00:04:53,999 Got to keep on plodding on, because one day... 202 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,479 Got to keep on plodding on, because one day... 203 00:04:55,560 --> 00:04:55,999 Yeah, mate, one day. 204 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:57,559 Yeah, mate, one day. 205 00:05:04,920 --> 00:05:05,999 Oh, what happened here? 206 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:06,919 Oh, what happened here? 207 00:05:07,000 --> 00:05:07,999 What was that? 208 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:08,999 What was that? 209 00:05:09,080 --> 00:05:09,999 We've got a missing tooth. What? 210 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:11,319 We've got a missing tooth. What? 211 00:05:12,320 --> 00:05:13,999 Tooth broke off. 212 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:14,319 Tooth broke off. 213 00:05:15,720 --> 00:05:15,999 Oh, bloody Norah, Les. 214 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,999 Oh, bloody Norah, Les. 215 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,279 Oh, bloody Norah, Les. 216 00:05:18,360 --> 00:05:19,999 It just tore out and cracked out. 217 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:20,359 It just tore out and cracked out. 218 00:05:21,200 --> 00:05:21,999 Does it ever end? 219 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,199 Does it ever end? 220 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,999 No, it's getting worse. 221 00:05:35,120 --> 00:05:35,999 This week is all about getting into the new mine. 222 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,759 This week is all about getting into the new mine. 223 00:05:37,840 --> 00:05:37,999 The mine itself actually belonged to a man 224 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,999 The mine itself actually belonged to a man 225 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:40,399 The mine itself actually belonged to a man 226 00:05:40,480 --> 00:05:41,999 who pulled out a $100,000 find. 227 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,479 who pulled out a $100,000 find. 228 00:05:42,560 --> 00:05:43,999 So, yeah, we'll definitely be chasing more of that. 229 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:45,919 So, yeah, we'll definitely be chasing more of that. 230 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,999 NARRATOR: Hopes are running high for the Young Guns 231 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,359 NARRATOR: Hopes are running high for the Young Guns 232 00:05:48,440 --> 00:05:49,999 with their new claim - a 50 square metre proven mine 233 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,679 with their new claim - a 50 square metre proven mine 234 00:05:51,760 --> 00:05:51,999 that's been untouched for ten years. 235 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:53,999 that's been untouched for ten years. 236 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,199 that's been untouched for ten years. 237 00:05:54,280 --> 00:05:55,999 Well, this is the only way in and out of the mine. 238 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:56,879 Well, this is the only way in and out of the mine. 239 00:05:56,960 --> 00:05:57,999 Yeah, this is it. One shaft. The whole area. 240 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,719 Yeah, this is it. One shaft. The whole area. 241 00:05:59,800 --> 00:05:59,999 Their first task is to get their essential mining equipment 242 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,999 Their first task is to get their essential mining equipment 243 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,519 Their first task is to get their essential mining equipment 244 00:06:03,600 --> 00:06:03,999 into the 14-metre-deep mine. 245 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,959 into the 14-metre-deep mine. 246 00:06:06,040 --> 00:06:07,999 Each of our pieces of machinery is over a tonne, 247 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:08,559 Each of our pieces of machinery is over a tonne, 248 00:06:08,640 --> 00:06:09,999 so it's going to be a massive challenge. 249 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:10,839 so it's going to be a massive challenge. 250 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,999 125. That's the box. How long's the digger? 251 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:15,119 125. That's the box. How long's the digger? 252 00:06:15,200 --> 00:06:15,999 170. That's with the arm. 253 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,359 170. That's with the arm. 254 00:06:17,440 --> 00:06:17,999 Like, look at the size of the hole. I know. 255 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,559 Like, look at the size of the hole. I know. 256 00:06:19,640 --> 00:06:19,999 It'd only barely fit in the collar anyway, 257 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,959 It'd only barely fit in the collar anyway, 258 00:06:22,040 --> 00:06:23,999 so we'd have to take the whole sides, 259 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,039 so we'd have to take the whole sides, 260 00:06:24,120 --> 00:06:25,999 this corner and that corner, all the way down. 261 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:26,119 this corner and that corner, all the way down. 262 00:06:26,200 --> 00:06:27,999 We're gonna have to stand on the edge and just jackhammer out the sides. 263 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:29,199 We're gonna have to stand on the edge and just jackhammer out the sides. 264 00:06:29,280 --> 00:06:29,999 But damn, like, that's gonna be dangerous, man. It's a big drop 265 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,999 But damn, like, that's gonna be dangerous, man. It's a big drop 266 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:32,279 But damn, like, that's gonna be dangerous, man. It's a big drop 267 00:06:32,360 --> 00:06:33,999 if something does go wrong. So, I'm looking down this hole 268 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,319 if something does go wrong. So, I'm looking down this hole 269 00:06:35,400 --> 00:06:35,999 and there's just no way the digger 270 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,599 and there's just no way the digger 271 00:06:37,680 --> 00:06:37,999 is going to fit through there, let alone the loader. 272 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,999 is going to fit through there, let alone the loader. 273 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:40,359 is going to fit through there, let alone the loader. 274 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:41,999 In only their second season, 275 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,639 In only their second season, 276 00:06:43,720 --> 00:06:43,999 the Young Guns have massively scaled up their operation. 277 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,999 the Young Guns have massively scaled up their operation. 278 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,559 the Young Guns have massively scaled up their operation. 279 00:06:47,640 --> 00:06:47,999 With the help of an investor, 280 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,639 With the help of an investor, 281 00:06:49,720 --> 00:06:49,999 they've forked out $62,000 on machinery. 282 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:51,999 they've forked out $62,000 on machinery. 283 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,119 they've forked out $62,000 on machinery. 284 00:06:54,440 --> 00:06:55,999 But the bigger machines 285 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:56,439 But the bigger machines 286 00:06:56,520 --> 00:06:57,999 have come with bigger problems. 287 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,319 have come with bigger problems. 288 00:06:59,400 --> 00:06:59,999 Well... And there we go. That roof just moved. 289 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,999 Well... And there we go. That roof just moved. 290 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:02,959 Well... And there we go. That roof just moved. 291 00:07:03,040 --> 00:07:03,999 Their powerful new digger... Ooh. 292 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,039 Their powerful new digger... Ooh. 293 00:07:05,120 --> 00:07:05,999 ..exposed structural weaknesses in their World's End claim, 294 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,999 ..exposed structural weaknesses in their World's End claim, 295 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,079 ..exposed structural weaknesses in their World's End claim, 296 00:07:09,160 --> 00:07:09,999 forcing them to abandon it. 297 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,159 forcing them to abandon it. 298 00:07:13,360 --> 00:07:13,999 What we need is a (BLEEP) excavator, but... 299 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:15,999 What we need is a (BLEEP) excavator, but... 300 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:16,359 What we need is a (BLEEP) excavator, but... 301 00:07:16,440 --> 00:07:17,999 Your dad does have an excavator. I mean, I'd rather not ask him. 302 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,999 Your dad does have an excavator. I mean, I'd rather not ask him. 303 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:20,079 Your dad does have an excavator. I mean, I'd rather not ask him. 304 00:07:20,160 --> 00:07:21,999 He's always helping us. I know. I wouldn't either, 305 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:22,519 He's always helping us. I know. I wouldn't either, 306 00:07:22,600 --> 00:07:23,999 but if we paid him fuel and everything? 307 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,039 but if we paid him fuel and everything? 308 00:07:25,120 --> 00:07:25,999 Oh, once again, 309 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,519 Oh, once again, 310 00:07:27,600 --> 00:07:27,999 another hiccup and we're going straight back to Graeme. 311 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,999 another hiccup and we're going straight back to Graeme. 312 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,319 another hiccup and we're going straight back to Graeme. 313 00:07:30,400 --> 00:07:31,999 We've got really no other choice. He's got the machinery 314 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:32,879 We've got really no other choice. He's got the machinery 315 00:07:32,960 --> 00:07:33,999 and we've got the cash, so if we can strike a deal, 316 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:35,519 and we've got the cash, so if we can strike a deal, 317 00:07:35,600 --> 00:07:35,999 it's definitely our best option. 318 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,999 it's definitely our best option. 319 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:38,319 it's definitely our best option. 320 00:07:38,400 --> 00:07:39,999 Our season earnings so far is at $37,000. 321 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,999 Our season earnings so far is at $37,000. 322 00:07:42,080 --> 00:07:43,999 We've still got a long way to go to make 100 grand. 323 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:44,679 We've still got a long way to go to make 100 grand. 324 00:07:44,760 --> 00:07:45,999 We're hoping this new mine is the one that's going to pay off for us. 325 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,999 We're hoping this new mine is the one that's going to pay off for us. 326 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,439 We're hoping this new mine is the one that's going to pay off for us. 327 00:07:48,520 --> 00:07:49,999 Hey, guys. How you going? Jaymin's father, Graeme, 328 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:51,519 Hey, guys. How you going? Jaymin's father, Graeme, 329 00:07:51,600 --> 00:07:51,999 has mined in White Cliffs for 28 years. 330 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,999 has mined in White Cliffs for 28 years. 331 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,599 has mined in White Cliffs for 28 years. 332 00:07:54,680 --> 00:07:55,999 What are you guys doing down here? What's broken now? 333 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,399 What are you guys doing down here? What's broken now? 334 00:07:57,480 --> 00:07:57,999 Nothing. We've, er... We have hit a bit of a problem, though. 335 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,999 Nothing. We've, er... We have hit a bit of a problem, though. 336 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,119 Nothing. We've, er... We have hit a bit of a problem, though. 337 00:08:01,200 --> 00:08:01,999 Yeah? We've come over to the, you know, the new mine, 338 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,999 Yeah? We've come over to the, you know, the new mine, 339 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:04,319 Yeah? We've come over to the, you know, the new mine, 340 00:08:04,400 --> 00:08:05,999 and, um, none of our gear is going to fit down the shaft. 341 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,159 and, um, none of our gear is going to fit down the shaft. 342 00:08:07,240 --> 00:08:07,999 You'll have to just jackhammer it out bigger. 343 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:09,839 You'll have to just jackhammer it out bigger. 344 00:08:09,920 --> 00:08:09,999 I don't think we're going to be able to do that. So, what do you want from me? 345 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:11,999 I don't think we're going to be able to do that. So, what do you want from me? 346 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,639 I don't think we're going to be able to do that. So, what do you want from me? 347 00:08:13,720 --> 00:08:13,999 Ohhh! (LAUGHS) You want my machine 348 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,999 Ohhh! (LAUGHS) You want my machine 349 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:16,159 Ohhh! (LAUGHS) You want my machine 350 00:08:16,240 --> 00:08:17,999 to come and dig for you! It's not going to be cheap. 351 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,999 to come and dig for you! It's not going to be cheap. 352 00:08:19,080 --> 00:08:19,999 The boys have set themselves up to run independently, you know? 353 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:21,999 The boys have set themselves up to run independently, you know? 354 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:22,159 The boys have set themselves up to run independently, you know? 355 00:08:22,240 --> 00:08:23,999 But they still keep coming back for help all the time. 356 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,799 But they still keep coming back for help all the time. 357 00:08:24,880 --> 00:08:25,999 So, I mean, a bit of tough love doesn't hurt. 358 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,079 So, I mean, a bit of tough love doesn't hurt. 359 00:08:27,160 --> 00:08:27,999 Um, a bit of reality for them, really. 360 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:29,199 Um, a bit of reality for them, really. 361 00:08:29,280 --> 00:08:29,999 You know, this will use up to 40 litres an hour of diesel, 362 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,959 You know, this will use up to 40 litres an hour of diesel, 363 00:08:32,040 --> 00:08:33,999 let alone all the other expenses. 364 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:34,159 let alone all the other expenses. 365 00:08:34,240 --> 00:08:35,999 So, yeah, look, I'll do it for 300 bucks an hour. 366 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,599 So, yeah, look, I'll do it for 300 bucks an hour. 367 00:08:39,800 --> 00:08:39,999 I mean, we don't really have a choice at this point. Like, we've got to take it. No choice! 368 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,999 I mean, we don't really have a choice at this point. Like, we've got to take it. No choice! 369 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,919 I mean, we don't really have a choice at this point. Like, we've got to take it. No choice! 370 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,999 It's going to need to be a really big, long decline 371 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:46,999 It's going to need to be a really big, long decline 372 00:08:47,080 --> 00:08:47,999 and that's going to costs in the thousands. 373 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,359 and that's going to costs in the thousands. 374 00:08:50,840 --> 00:08:51,999 The Young Guns want Graeme to dig a decline - 375 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,999 The Young Guns want Graeme to dig a decline - 376 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,279 The Young Guns want Graeme to dig a decline - 377 00:08:54,360 --> 00:08:55,999 a dirt ramp that will allow them 378 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:56,359 a dirt ramp that will allow them 379 00:08:56,440 --> 00:08:57,999 to walk their machines into the mine. 380 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:59,159 to walk their machines into the mine. 381 00:08:59,240 --> 00:08:59,999 We want to be digging over here and this is where 382 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,559 We want to be digging over here and this is where 383 00:09:01,640 --> 00:09:01,999 the X marks the spot one is. 384 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,839 the X marks the spot one is. 385 00:09:03,920 --> 00:09:03,999 To minimise digging costs, 386 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,999 To minimise digging costs, 387 00:09:06,080 --> 00:09:07,999 they're aiming to hit an old vertical shaft, 388 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:08,879 they're aiming to hit an old vertical shaft, 389 00:09:08,960 --> 00:09:09,999 backfilled with loose dirt, 390 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:10,959 backfilled with loose dirt, 391 00:09:11,040 --> 00:09:11,999 which should be easier to excavate. 392 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,039 which should be easier to excavate. 393 00:09:14,080 --> 00:09:15,999 Went underground and plotted a map 394 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:16,959 Went underground and plotted a map 395 00:09:17,040 --> 00:09:17,999 of all our drives underground. The drive stops there. 396 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,919 of all our drives underground. The drive stops there. 397 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,999 You reckon? Yes. If we get down there and find it's like, 398 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:22,679 You reckon? Yes. If we get down there and find it's like, 399 00:09:22,760 --> 00:09:23,999 you know, five metres somewhere else... 400 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,879 you know, five metres somewhere else... 401 00:09:24,960 --> 00:09:25,999 We're spending money for Graeme to come out here. 402 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,479 We're spending money for Graeme to come out here. 403 00:09:27,560 --> 00:09:27,999 If it doesn't hit straightaway, then we're in, you know, for a whole lot more. 404 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,999 If it doesn't hit straightaway, then we're in, you know, for a whole lot more. 405 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,999 If it doesn't hit straightaway, then we're in, you know, for a whole lot more. 406 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:31,999 All right. Righto, guys, what have you got for me? 407 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,559 All right. Righto, guys, what have you got for me? 408 00:09:33,640 --> 00:09:33,999 JC will run you through it. He's done all the measuring. Yeah, we, um... 409 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,999 JC will run you through it. He's done all the measuring. Yeah, we, um... 410 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,719 JC will run you through it. He's done all the measuring. Yeah, we, um... 411 00:09:36,800 --> 00:09:37,999 surveyed underground and it came out 412 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,119 surveyed underground and it came out 413 00:09:39,200 --> 00:09:39,999 exactly right there is the end of the drive. 414 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,599 exactly right there is the end of the drive. 415 00:09:41,680 --> 00:09:41,999 It all rests on you, JC. 416 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,759 It all rests on you, JC. 417 00:09:43,840 --> 00:09:43,999 I-I'm like 100% sure 418 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,999 I-I'm like 100% sure 419 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:46,559 I-I'm like 100% sure 420 00:09:46,640 --> 00:09:47,999 that that's the shaft, it'll break straight in. 421 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,679 that that's the shaft, it'll break straight in. 422 00:09:48,760 --> 00:09:49,999 Worst case scenario is I'm out 423 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:50,759 Worst case scenario is I'm out 424 00:09:50,840 --> 00:09:51,999 and this decline is going to be completely in the wrong spot. 425 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,999 and this decline is going to be completely in the wrong spot. 426 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,319 and this decline is going to be completely in the wrong spot. 427 00:09:56,160 --> 00:09:57,999 We've got, um, much bigger stakes this season. 428 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:58,639 We've got, um, much bigger stakes this season. 429 00:09:58,720 --> 00:09:59,999 Just having an investor changes the whole game. 430 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,919 Just having an investor changes the whole game. 431 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,999 We need to be pulling out even more opal 432 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:04,639 We need to be pulling out even more opal 433 00:10:04,720 --> 00:10:05,999 just to be covering costs. 434 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,719 just to be covering costs. 435 00:10:23,120 --> 00:10:23,999 (DIGGER POWERS DOWN) 436 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,119 (DIGGER POWERS DOWN) 437 00:10:25,200 --> 00:10:25,999 JC! 438 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,199 JC! 439 00:10:27,280 --> 00:10:27,999 Where's the shaft? Is it not, like, right under here? 440 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,999 Where's the shaft? Is it not, like, right under here? 441 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,119 Where's the shaft? Is it not, like, right under here? 442 00:10:30,200 --> 00:10:31,999 There's no shaft in that bit of dirt. 443 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:32,879 There's no shaft in that bit of dirt. 444 00:10:32,960 --> 00:10:33,999 That's, like, exactly where we measured to. 445 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,799 That's, like, exactly where we measured to. 446 00:10:35,880 --> 00:10:35,999 If we were playing Battleships, that's a miss! 447 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,999 If we were playing Battleships, that's a miss! 448 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:38,719 If we were playing Battleships, that's a miss! 449 00:10:38,800 --> 00:10:39,999 Like this, this point right here... 450 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,159 Like this, this point right here... 451 00:10:42,040 --> 00:10:43,999 (BLEEP)! 452 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:44,039 (BLEEP)! 453 00:10:44,120 --> 00:10:45,999 Now that there's no shaft there and Graeme's saying to me, 454 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:47,839 Now that there's no shaft there and Graeme's saying to me, 455 00:10:47,920 --> 00:10:47,999 you know, "Where is it, JC?," 456 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,999 you know, "Where is it, JC?," 457 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:50,279 you know, "Where is it, JC?," 458 00:10:50,360 --> 00:10:51,999 I feel like I've (BLEEP) this whole thing up for us. 459 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:53,159 I feel like I've (BLEEP) this whole thing up for us. 460 00:10:53,240 --> 00:10:53,999 So, what are you 100% sure on? 461 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,999 So, what are you 100% sure on? 462 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:56,439 So, what are you 100% sure on? 463 00:10:56,520 --> 00:10:57,999 I don't know how the shaft can't be there. 464 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:58,759 I don't know how the shaft can't be there. 465 00:11:07,400 --> 00:11:07,999 We're on our way to our claim, 466 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,399 We're on our way to our claim, 467 00:11:09,480 --> 00:11:09,999 which is about 25 Ks north of the Ridge. 468 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,999 which is about 25 Ks north of the Ridge. 469 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,039 which is about 25 Ks north of the Ridge. 470 00:11:12,120 --> 00:11:13,999 It's called Allawah. We had a nice stone come out 471 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,119 It's called Allawah. We had a nice stone come out 472 00:11:15,200 --> 00:11:15,999 a couple of months ago, 473 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,199 a couple of months ago, 474 00:11:17,280 --> 00:11:17,999 but just absolutely nothing ever since. 475 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,519 but just absolutely nothing ever since. 476 00:11:19,600 --> 00:11:19,999 So, I've just about had enough of this claim. It's not paying. 477 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,999 So, I've just about had enough of this claim. It's not paying. 478 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:23,399 So, I've just about had enough of this claim. It's not paying. 479 00:11:23,480 --> 00:11:23,999 Sam's had to, er, take on a few more shifts at the club. 480 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,999 Sam's had to, er, take on a few more shifts at the club. 481 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:26,799 Sam's had to, er, take on a few more shifts at the club. 482 00:11:26,880 --> 00:11:27,999 He works as a bartender there. 483 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:28,879 He works as a bartender there. 484 00:11:30,440 --> 00:11:31,999 It puts a strain on his relationship with his partner. 485 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,319 It puts a strain on his relationship with his partner. 486 00:11:33,400 --> 00:11:33,999 He works all day with me for nothing, 487 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,999 He works all day with me for nothing, 488 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,159 He works all day with me for nothing, 489 00:11:36,240 --> 00:11:37,999 then he's got to go to the pub, you know, straightaway and work till midnight. 490 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:39,999 then he's got to go to the pub, you know, straightaway and work till midnight. 491 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:40,479 then he's got to go to the pub, you know, straightaway and work till midnight. 492 00:11:42,440 --> 00:11:43,999 Allawah was good to us for a little bit. 493 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:44,679 Allawah was good to us for a little bit. 494 00:11:44,760 --> 00:11:45,999 It produced a bit of opal, but ever since then, 495 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,999 It produced a bit of opal, but ever since then, 496 00:11:48,080 --> 00:11:49,999 it's just gone dead. If we get another good hit, 497 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,079 it's just gone dead. If we get another good hit, 498 00:11:51,160 --> 00:11:51,999 he might even be able to, you know, quit his other job. 499 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:53,999 he might even be able to, you know, quit his other job. 500 00:11:55,560 --> 00:11:55,999 Righty-o, I'll see you down there. Yeah. 501 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:57,959 Righty-o, I'll see you down there. Yeah. 502 00:11:58,040 --> 00:11:59,999 NARRATOR: After three months without a payday, 503 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,799 NARRATOR: After three months without a payday, 504 00:12:00,880 --> 00:12:01,999 Pete Cooke and Sam Westra are on the verge of abandoning 505 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,999 Pete Cooke and Sam Westra are on the verge of abandoning 506 00:12:04,000 --> 00:12:04,239 Pete Cooke and Sam Westra are on the verge of abandoning 507 00:12:04,320 --> 00:12:05,999 their 50 square metre Allawah claim - 508 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,839 their 50 square metre Allawah claim - 509 00:12:06,920 --> 00:12:07,999 a mine they've worked for the last two years. 510 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,999 a mine they've worked for the last two years. 511 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:10,399 a mine they've worked for the last two years. 512 00:12:10,480 --> 00:12:11,999 We're over digging dead dirt 513 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,479 We're over digging dead dirt 514 00:12:12,560 --> 00:12:13,999 and just pouring the diesel into it. 515 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:14,559 and just pouring the diesel into it. 516 00:12:14,640 --> 00:12:15,999 So, we've come down here just to see 517 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:16,639 So, we've come down here just to see 518 00:12:16,720 --> 00:12:17,999 if we can't fluke a bit before we try something new. 519 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,799 if we can't fluke a bit before we try something new. 520 00:12:21,400 --> 00:12:21,999 Halfway through the season, they've found 49,000 521 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,999 Halfway through the season, they've found 49,000 522 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,159 Halfway through the season, they've found 49,000 523 00:12:25,240 --> 00:12:25,999 of their $100,000 season target. 524 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,959 of their $100,000 season target. 525 00:12:28,040 --> 00:12:29,999 Started off pretty good, but it's just gone quiet. 526 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,879 Started off pretty good, but it's just gone quiet. 527 00:12:31,960 --> 00:12:31,999 We need it to change. We've got to turn it around. 528 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,999 We need it to change. We've got to turn it around. 529 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:34,639 We need it to change. We've got to turn it around. 530 00:12:34,720 --> 00:12:35,999 Most of their $49,000 find 531 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,559 Most of their $49,000 find 532 00:12:37,640 --> 00:12:37,999 has been poured into growing their mega wash plant operation, 533 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,999 has been poured into growing their mega wash plant operation, 534 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,279 has been poured into growing their mega wash plant operation, 535 00:12:41,360 --> 00:12:41,999 in the hope of processing dirt from other miners 536 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,999 in the hope of processing dirt from other miners 537 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:44,079 in the hope of processing dirt from other miners 538 00:12:44,160 --> 00:12:45,999 for a percentage of any opal found. 539 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:46,559 for a percentage of any opal found. 540 00:12:47,720 --> 00:12:47,999 But the return on investment to date...zero. 541 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,999 But the return on investment to date...zero. 542 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:51,679 But the return on investment to date...zero. 543 00:12:51,760 --> 00:12:51,999 You sort of wonder what you're doing sometimes, 544 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,999 You sort of wonder what you're doing sometimes, 545 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,119 You sort of wonder what you're doing sometimes, 546 00:12:54,200 --> 00:12:55,999 just keep throwing money after it. 547 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:56,359 just keep throwing money after it. 548 00:12:57,320 --> 00:12:57,999 (DIGGER POWERS DOWN) The digger just went off. 549 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,999 (DIGGER POWERS DOWN) The digger just went off. 550 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:00,439 (DIGGER POWERS DOWN) The digger just went off. 551 00:13:01,640 --> 00:13:01,999 I'll go up and have a look. 552 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,639 I'll go up and have a look. 553 00:13:03,720 --> 00:13:03,999 Our power supply is, um, playing up. 554 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,999 Our power supply is, um, playing up. 555 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,039 Our power supply is, um, playing up. 556 00:13:06,120 --> 00:13:07,999 Residual current device is tripping out. 557 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:08,679 Residual current device is tripping out. 558 00:13:08,760 --> 00:13:09,999 Sam's just resetting it. 559 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:10,839 Sam's just resetting it. 560 00:13:10,920 --> 00:13:11,999 There must be a short somewhere because it won't stay on. 561 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,999 There must be a short somewhere because it won't stay on. 562 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:14,679 There must be a short somewhere because it won't stay on. 563 00:13:16,400 --> 00:13:17,999 Can't go mining until we fix it, basically. 564 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,079 Can't go mining until we fix it, basically. 565 00:13:20,320 --> 00:13:21,999 Right. (GRUNTS) 566 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:22,799 Right. (GRUNTS) 567 00:13:23,880 --> 00:13:23,999 If the three phase isn't working, 568 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,919 If the three phase isn't working, 569 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,999 that's the end of mining for today. 570 00:13:30,520 --> 00:13:31,999 No, something's broken. 571 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:32,639 No, something's broken. 572 00:13:32,720 --> 00:13:33,999 OK. 573 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:34,719 OK. 574 00:13:34,800 --> 00:13:35,999 That's it. I've had enough of this. We'll go to another claim, mate. 575 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,959 That's it. I've had enough of this. We'll go to another claim, mate. 576 00:13:38,040 --> 00:13:39,999 We've got that open cut in town that I want to try. Yeah. 577 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,759 We've got that open cut in town that I want to try. Yeah. 578 00:13:40,840 --> 00:13:41,999 This ain't playing the game. 579 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:42,839 This ain't playing the game. 580 00:13:42,920 --> 00:13:43,999 It just shows you how a small problem can just... 581 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,479 It just shows you how a small problem can just... 582 00:13:45,560 --> 00:13:45,999 wreck your whole day. 583 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,559 wreck your whole day. 584 00:13:55,480 --> 00:13:55,999 Yeah, it's busted that (BLEEP) boot clean in half, Les. 585 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,999 Yeah, it's busted that (BLEEP) boot clean in half, Les. 586 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:58,719 Yeah, it's busted that (BLEEP) boot clean in half, Les. 587 00:13:58,800 --> 00:13:59,999 Yeah, yeah. Clean in half. 588 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,199 Yeah, yeah. Clean in half. 589 00:14:01,280 --> 00:14:01,999 (METAL CLANGS) 590 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,279 (METAL CLANGS) 591 00:14:03,360 --> 00:14:03,999 Rod and Les have suffered a critical breakdown on their two-tonne digger. 592 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:05,999 Rod and Les have suffered a critical breakdown on their two-tonne digger. 593 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,879 Rod and Les have suffered a critical breakdown on their two-tonne digger. 594 00:14:07,960 --> 00:14:07,999 Well, that's not something I just have laying around, Les. 595 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:09,999 Well, that's not something I just have laying around, Les. 596 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:11,199 Well, that's not something I just have laying around, Les. 597 00:14:11,280 --> 00:14:11,999 It's not. 598 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,279 It's not. 599 00:14:13,360 --> 00:14:13,999 Those teeth go into what we call boots that hold them in there. 600 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,999 Those teeth go into what we call boots that hold them in there. 601 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:16,879 Those teeth go into what we call boots that hold them in there. 602 00:14:16,960 --> 00:14:17,999 We've had that much pressure on the tooth 603 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,199 We've had that much pressure on the tooth 604 00:14:19,280 --> 00:14:19,999 that it's broken one of the boots in half. 605 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,519 that it's broken one of the boots in half. 606 00:14:23,480 --> 00:14:23,999 Les! (METAL CLANGS) Watch those fingers, Les! Watch your fingers! 607 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,999 Les! (METAL CLANGS) Watch those fingers, Les! Watch your fingers! 608 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:26,439 Les! (METAL CLANGS) Watch those fingers, Les! Watch your fingers! 609 00:14:26,520 --> 00:14:27,999 Ohhh! Yeah, nearly broke two of them. 610 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:28,639 Ohhh! Yeah, nearly broke two of them. 611 00:14:28,720 --> 00:14:29,999 Well, you've got... That's why they give you five of them. 612 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,999 Well, you've got... That's why they give you five of them. 613 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:32,039 Well, you've got... That's why they give you five of them. 614 00:14:32,120 --> 00:14:33,999 Oh, you (BLEEP)! Ohhh! (BLEEP)! 615 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,879 Oh, you (BLEEP)! Ohhh! (BLEEP)! 616 00:14:35,960 --> 00:14:35,999 You old (BLEEP)! You done that deliberate. Ohhh! 617 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,999 You old (BLEEP)! You done that deliberate. Ohhh! 618 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,599 You old (BLEEP)! You done that deliberate. Ohhh! 619 00:14:39,680 --> 00:14:39,999 Where did you get it caught? (BLEEP) tooth dropped on it. 620 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:41,999 Where did you get it caught? (BLEEP) tooth dropped on it. 621 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:42,319 Where did you get it caught? (BLEEP) tooth dropped on it. 622 00:14:42,400 --> 00:14:43,999 Whole (BLEEP) thing. 623 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:44,879 Whole (BLEEP) thing. 624 00:14:44,960 --> 00:14:45,999 It'll be up to Les to fix the digger tooth. 625 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,999 It'll be up to Les to fix the digger tooth. 626 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:48,119 It'll be up to Les to fix the digger tooth. 627 00:14:49,640 --> 00:14:49,999 With 40 years experience as a rigger 628 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,999 With 40 years experience as a rigger 629 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:52,239 With 40 years experience as a rigger 630 00:14:52,320 --> 00:14:53,999 and 20 years spent collecting scrap at his yard, 631 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,439 and 20 years spent collecting scrap at his yard, 632 00:14:55,520 --> 00:14:55,999 he's the ideal man for the job. 633 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,999 he's the ideal man for the job. 634 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:58,399 he's the ideal man for the job. 635 00:14:58,480 --> 00:14:59,999 Last time you had that welder going here, 636 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,839 Last time you had that welder going here, 637 00:15:01,920 --> 00:15:01,999 it didn't end up real good, mate, so... It didn't. 638 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,999 it didn't end up real good, mate, so... It didn't. 639 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:04,759 it didn't end up real good, mate, so... It didn't. 640 00:15:04,840 --> 00:15:05,999 Do not blow yourself up. 641 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,879 Do not blow yourself up. 642 00:15:08,040 --> 00:15:09,999 At the end of last season, 643 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:10,039 At the end of last season, 644 00:15:10,120 --> 00:15:11,999 Les suffered third-degree burns 645 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,159 Les suffered third-degree burns 646 00:15:12,240 --> 00:15:13,999 when a welding spark ignited a petrol cannister. 647 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,559 when a welding spark ignited a petrol cannister. 648 00:15:15,640 --> 00:15:15,999 I've got nothing around here to blow myself up with. 649 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:17,999 I've got nothing around here to blow myself up with. 650 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,279 I've got nothing around here to blow myself up with. 651 00:15:18,360 --> 00:15:19,999 Yeah? Oh, that's good. 652 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:20,359 Yeah? Oh, that's good. 653 00:15:20,440 --> 00:15:21,999 I learnt me lesson. 654 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:22,439 I learnt me lesson. 655 00:15:23,520 --> 00:15:23,999 While you're doing this, you know how Amanda has been annoying us 656 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,999 While you're doing this, you know how Amanda has been annoying us 657 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:26,839 While you're doing this, you know how Amanda has been annoying us 658 00:15:26,920 --> 00:15:27,999 to go and get a goat for the sausages? Yeah. 659 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,999 to go and get a goat for the sausages? Yeah. 660 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,479 to go and get a goat for the sausages? Yeah. 661 00:15:30,560 --> 00:15:31,999 I might go and try and roll a goat 662 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,159 I might go and try and roll a goat 663 00:15:33,240 --> 00:15:33,999 while you're doing this, eh? Yeah, righto. Yeah. 664 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,959 while you're doing this, eh? Yeah, righto. Yeah. 665 00:15:36,040 --> 00:15:37,999 Not a problem. All right, mate. Righto, catch you. 666 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:38,719 Not a problem. All right, mate. Righto, catch you. 667 00:15:39,920 --> 00:15:39,999 Living 70 kilometres from the nearest shop, 668 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:41,999 Living 70 kilometres from the nearest shop, 669 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,879 Living 70 kilometres from the nearest shop, 670 00:15:42,960 --> 00:15:43,999 Rod supplements his meagre food supplies with goat - 671 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,999 Rod supplements his meagre food supplies with goat - 672 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:46,079 Rod supplements his meagre food supplies with goat - 673 00:15:46,160 --> 00:15:47,999 a feral pest introduced to Australia 674 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,599 a feral pest introduced to Australia 675 00:15:48,680 --> 00:15:49,999 over 200 years ago. 676 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,199 over 200 years ago. 677 00:15:51,280 --> 00:15:51,999 You live in the middle of nowhere, you know, like it's... 678 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,919 You live in the middle of nowhere, you know, like it's... 679 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,999 it's hard to get meat and stuff like that. 680 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:56,479 it's hard to get meat and stuff like that. 681 00:15:56,560 --> 00:15:57,999 And there's heap of it running around out here. 682 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,999 And there's heap of it running around out here. 683 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:00,279 And there's heap of it running around out here. 684 00:16:00,360 --> 00:16:01,999 I don't enjoy killing things, but... 685 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,399 I don't enjoy killing things, but... 686 00:16:03,480 --> 00:16:03,999 I do enjoy eating. 687 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,639 I do enjoy eating. 688 00:16:05,720 --> 00:16:05,999 (GOATS BLEATING) 689 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,719 (GOATS BLEATING) 690 00:16:13,800 --> 00:16:13,999 Right through there. 691 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:15,799 Right through there. 692 00:16:16,800 --> 00:16:17,999 Sweet. 693 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,799 Sweet. 694 00:16:26,760 --> 00:16:27,999 (GUN CLICKS) 695 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:28,759 (GUN CLICKS) 696 00:16:28,840 --> 00:16:29,999 You (BLEEP)! 697 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,839 You (BLEEP)! 698 00:16:39,400 --> 00:16:39,999 We could be looking just in... in this area here. 699 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:41,999 We could be looking just in... in this area here. 700 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,679 We could be looking just in... in this area here. 701 00:16:42,760 --> 00:16:43,999 JC has measured underground and tried to transfer it to the surface, 702 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,999 JC has measured underground and tried to transfer it to the surface, 703 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:46,359 JC has measured underground and tried to transfer it to the surface, 704 00:16:46,440 --> 00:16:47,999 but, you know, when we're scratching the top off, 705 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:48,719 but, you know, when we're scratching the top off, 706 00:16:48,800 --> 00:16:49,999 we're not finding the shaft he's claiming is there, you know? 707 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,639 we're not finding the shaft he's claiming is there, you know? 708 00:16:51,720 --> 00:16:51,999 So, we might have to do a bit of a quick remeasure, 709 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:53,999 So, we might have to do a bit of a quick remeasure, 710 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,399 So, we might have to do a bit of a quick remeasure, 711 00:16:54,480 --> 00:16:55,999 just use a different technique. Usually that will get us close enough. 712 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,999 just use a different technique. Usually that will get us close enough. 713 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:58,039 just use a different technique. Usually that will get us close enough. 714 00:16:58,120 --> 00:16:59,999 (BLEEP) measurements. 715 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:00,119 (BLEEP) measurements. 716 00:17:00,200 --> 00:17:01,999 NARRATOR: Based on JC's calculations, 717 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:02,639 NARRATOR: Based on JC's calculations, 718 00:17:02,720 --> 00:17:03,999 the Young Guns have been paying mentor Graeme $300 an hour 719 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,999 the Young Guns have been paying mentor Graeme $300 an hour 720 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:06,999 the Young Guns have been paying mentor Graeme $300 an hour 721 00:17:07,080 --> 00:17:07,999 to dig in the wrong spot. 722 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:09,079 to dig in the wrong spot. 723 00:17:09,160 --> 00:17:09,999 Righty-o! Coming. 724 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:11,679 Righty-o! Coming. 725 00:17:11,760 --> 00:17:11,999 They're trying to cut a 14-metre decline 726 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,999 They're trying to cut a 14-metre decline 727 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:15,199 They're trying to cut a 14-metre decline 728 00:17:15,280 --> 00:17:15,999 into their new mine. 729 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,279 into their new mine. 730 00:17:17,360 --> 00:17:17,999 Basically, where's my straight line? 731 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,999 Basically, where's my straight line? 732 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:20,119 Basically, where's my straight line? 733 00:17:20,200 --> 00:17:21,999 You know, I'm certain that I've measured it right. 734 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:22,559 You know, I'm certain that I've measured it right. 735 00:17:22,640 --> 00:17:23,999 I don't know what this could be. 736 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:24,639 I don't know what this could be. 737 00:17:24,720 --> 00:17:25,999 What I need is for you to... 738 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:26,879 What I need is for you to... 739 00:17:27,920 --> 00:17:27,999 ..put your light on that there. 740 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,919 ..put your light on that there. 741 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,999 When you go up? Yeah, I'm going to go up. 742 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:32,279 When you go up? Yeah, I'm going to go up. 743 00:17:32,360 --> 00:17:33,999 And line it up from the top. 744 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:34,919 And line it up from the top. 745 00:17:38,280 --> 00:17:39,999 The old school method, just pace it out by feet. 746 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:41,119 The old school method, just pace it out by feet. 747 00:17:44,880 --> 00:17:45,999 Well... 748 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:46,879 Well... 749 00:17:46,960 --> 00:17:47,999 yeah, we're a little bit off. Where's the point? 750 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,519 yeah, we're a little bit off. Where's the point? 751 00:17:49,600 --> 00:17:49,999 Not where you said. 752 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,599 Not where you said. 753 00:17:53,040 --> 00:17:53,999 According to Graeme, 754 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,079 According to Graeme, 755 00:17:55,160 --> 00:17:55,999 JC is two metres too far south. 756 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,999 JC is two metres too far south. 757 00:17:59,040 --> 00:17:59,999 Their target is an old vertical shaft. 758 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,999 Their target is an old vertical shaft. 759 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:02,039 Their target is an old vertical shaft. 760 00:18:03,240 --> 00:18:03,999 Backfilled with loose dirt, 761 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,239 Backfilled with loose dirt, 762 00:18:05,320 --> 00:18:05,999 it should be easier to dig and connect directly 763 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,999 it should be easier to dig and connect directly 764 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:08,359 it should be easier to dig and connect directly 765 00:18:08,440 --> 00:18:09,999 to their underground mine. 766 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:10,439 to their underground mine. 767 00:18:12,600 --> 00:18:13,999 Oh, we've broken through! 768 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:14,599 Oh, we've broken through! 769 00:18:17,000 --> 00:18:17,999 That must be it, then. 770 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,639 That must be it, then. 771 00:18:19,720 --> 00:18:19,999 Whoo! Breakthrough! (LAUGHS) 772 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,999 Whoo! Breakthrough! (LAUGHS) 773 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,119 Whoo! Breakthrough! (LAUGHS) 774 00:18:23,200 --> 00:18:23,999 (LAUGHS) 775 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,399 (LAUGHS) 776 00:18:25,480 --> 00:18:25,999 Not going to take too much longer to get the rest of it done. 777 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,999 Not going to take too much longer to get the rest of it done. 778 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:28,679 Not going to take too much longer to get the rest of it done. 779 00:18:33,400 --> 00:18:33,999 Oh! Oi! 780 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:35,959 Oh! Oi! 781 00:18:36,040 --> 00:18:37,999 Oi! Oh, for (BLEEP) sake! 782 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,919 Oi! Oh, for (BLEEP) sake! 783 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,999 Oh, looks like we've just done a hose, by the look of it. 784 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,799 Oh, looks like we've just done a hose, by the look of it. 785 00:18:42,880 --> 00:18:43,999 A lot of oil. 786 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,239 A lot of oil. 787 00:18:45,320 --> 00:18:45,999 I mean, that's probably just wrecked a day. 788 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,719 I mean, that's probably just wrecked a day. 789 00:18:47,800 --> 00:18:47,999 How's that happened? 790 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,799 How's that happened? 791 00:18:49,880 --> 00:18:49,999 I mean, if it's a hose, 792 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,879 I mean, if it's a hose, 793 00:18:51,960 --> 00:18:51,999 I mean, we could be down for a week out here. 794 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,999 I mean, we could be down for a week out here. 795 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,159 I mean, we could be down for a week out here. 796 00:19:06,840 --> 00:19:07,999 (BLEEP)! 797 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:08,839 (BLEEP)! 798 00:19:10,120 --> 00:19:11,999 NARRATOR: On the hunt for wild goat to stock his pantry... 799 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,359 NARRATOR: On the hunt for wild goat to stock his pantry... 800 00:19:13,440 --> 00:19:13,999 Dud bullet. 801 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:15,439 Dud bullet. 802 00:19:15,520 --> 00:19:15,999 ..Bushmen Rod Manning's list of breakdowns 803 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,959 ..Bushmen Rod Manning's list of breakdowns 804 00:19:18,040 --> 00:19:19,999 now extends to his rifle. 805 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:20,039 now extends to his rifle. 806 00:19:21,720 --> 00:19:21,999 Misfiring all the time doesn't help. 807 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,879 Misfiring all the time doesn't help. 808 00:19:23,960 --> 00:19:23,999 Firing pin is not contacting properly. 809 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,999 Firing pin is not contacting properly. 810 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:26,359 Firing pin is not contacting properly. 811 00:19:29,680 --> 00:19:29,999 (GUN CLICKS) Oh, for (BLEEP) sake. 812 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,999 (GUN CLICKS) Oh, for (BLEEP) sake. 813 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:32,559 (GUN CLICKS) Oh, for (BLEEP) sake. 814 00:19:42,560 --> 00:19:43,999 (GUNSHOT) 815 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:44,559 (GUNSHOT) 816 00:19:51,800 --> 00:19:51,999 They're good, eh? Yeah. 817 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,999 They're good, eh? Yeah. 818 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,359 They're good, eh? Yeah. 819 00:19:54,440 --> 00:19:55,999 Goat curry with sweet chilli. Oh, you ripper! 820 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,679 Goat curry with sweet chilli. Oh, you ripper! 821 00:19:59,200 --> 00:19:59,999 Well, who'd ever thought you'd be here making 822 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,199 Well, who'd ever thought you'd be here making 823 00:20:01,280 --> 00:20:01,999 bloody goat sausages, girl? I know. Eh? 824 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,999 bloody goat sausages, girl? I know. Eh? 825 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:04,559 bloody goat sausages, girl? I know. Eh? 826 00:20:04,640 --> 00:20:05,999 Life is definitely different now than what it was when I was younger. 827 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,919 Life is definitely different now than what it was when I was younger. 828 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,999 Until they met 23 years ago, 829 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:10,559 Until they met 23 years ago, 830 00:20:10,640 --> 00:20:11,999 Rod's wife Amanda lived a world away 831 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,239 Rod's wife Amanda lived a world away 832 00:20:13,320 --> 00:20:13,999 from the opal fields. 833 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,319 from the opal fields. 834 00:20:15,400 --> 00:20:15,999 My parents were, um, motel managers and resort managers. 835 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,999 My parents were, um, motel managers and resort managers. 836 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,359 My parents were, um, motel managers and resort managers. 837 00:20:18,440 --> 00:20:19,999 Gone from personal chefs to... 838 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:20,959 Gone from personal chefs to... 839 00:20:21,040 --> 00:20:21,999 Wasn't a personal chef, Rod. 840 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,159 Wasn't a personal chef, Rod. 841 00:20:23,240 --> 00:20:23,999 Did you or did you not have a chef? Yeah, my dad. No! 842 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,999 Did you or did you not have a chef? Yeah, my dad. No! 843 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:26,559 Did you or did you not have a chef? Yeah, my dad. No! 844 00:20:27,560 --> 00:20:27,999 Her parents thought she'd probably marry a... 845 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,999 Her parents thought she'd probably marry a... 846 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,839 Her parents thought she'd probably marry a... 847 00:20:30,920 --> 00:20:31,999 a millionaire or a... 848 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:33,599 a millionaire or a... 849 00:20:33,680 --> 00:20:33,999 you know, someone important. 850 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,679 you know, someone important. 851 00:20:37,000 --> 00:20:37,999 When we got together, I guess it was a bit of a shock for everyone, 852 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:39,999 When we got together, I guess it was a bit of a shock for everyone, 853 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:40,039 When we got together, I guess it was a bit of a shock for everyone, 854 00:20:40,120 --> 00:20:41,999 you know, cos, like, Amanda was very much 855 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,639 you know, cos, like, Amanda was very much 856 00:20:42,720 --> 00:20:43,999 a city girl back then. 857 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:44,839 a city girl back then. 858 00:20:44,920 --> 00:20:45,999 And when I first came out here, they were a lot of things I didn't like. 859 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,999 And when I first came out here, they were a lot of things I didn't like. 860 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:48,479 And when I first came out here, they were a lot of things I didn't like. 861 00:20:48,560 --> 00:20:49,999 See, I grew up with toilets inside, not out. (LAUGHS) 862 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:51,439 See, I grew up with toilets inside, not out. (LAUGHS) 863 00:20:52,480 --> 00:20:53,999 Yeah, I used to go down the mine with Rod all the time. 864 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,319 Yeah, I used to go down the mine with Rod all the time. 865 00:20:56,760 --> 00:20:57,999 We work good together. Yeah. You know? 866 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:58,879 We work good together. Yeah. You know? 867 00:20:58,960 --> 00:20:59,999 I'm sure she's probably the best wife I've ever had! 868 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,759 I'm sure she's probably the best wife I've ever had! 869 00:21:01,840 --> 00:21:01,999 (LAUGHS) 870 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,839 (LAUGHS) 871 00:21:08,320 --> 00:21:09,999 The old fella's got us out of trouble yet again. 872 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,439 The old fella's got us out of trouble yet again. 873 00:21:11,520 --> 00:21:11,999 NARRATOR: Thanks to Les' supply of scrap metal, 874 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,999 NARRATOR: Thanks to Les' supply of scrap metal, 875 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:14,279 NARRATOR: Thanks to Les' supply of scrap metal, 876 00:21:14,360 --> 00:21:15,999 he's welded a new boot for the digger's claw. 877 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,559 he's welded a new boot for the digger's claw. 878 00:21:17,640 --> 00:21:17,999 Very good. Looks all right, too. 879 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,799 Very good. Looks all right, too. 880 00:21:19,880 --> 00:21:19,999 Yeah, ready to go back underground. 881 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,879 Yeah, ready to go back underground. 882 00:21:23,240 --> 00:21:23,999 We've sort of got the old fella heading in the right direction now 883 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,999 We've sort of got the old fella heading in the right direction now 884 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:26,559 We've sort of got the old fella heading in the right direction now 885 00:21:26,640 --> 00:21:27,999 to be able to retire. 886 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,199 to be able to retire. 887 00:21:29,280 --> 00:21:29,999 So, we've just got to keep on digging, 888 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,319 So, we've just got to keep on digging, 889 00:21:31,400 --> 00:21:31,999 just got to find it for him. 890 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,399 just got to find it for him. 891 00:21:33,480 --> 00:21:33,999 Righto, Les. That's it, mate. 892 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,479 Righto, Les. That's it, mate. 893 00:21:35,560 --> 00:21:35,999 Right, crank her up. Let's get in and find out fortune, mate. 894 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,999 Right, crank her up. Let's get in and find out fortune, mate. 895 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,119 Right, crank her up. Let's get in and find out fortune, mate. 896 00:21:39,200 --> 00:21:39,999 You ready? Yeah, mate. 897 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:41,239 You ready? Yeah, mate. 898 00:21:47,080 --> 00:21:47,999 Man, that's hard. 899 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,119 Man, that's hard. 900 00:22:01,640 --> 00:22:01,999 Good to see, mate. We'll be, er, digging some gems in no time. 901 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,999 Good to see, mate. We'll be, er, digging some gems in no time. 902 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:05,359 Good to see, mate. We'll be, er, digging some gems in no time. 903 00:22:05,440 --> 00:22:05,999 That's it. 904 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,439 That's it. 905 00:22:09,440 --> 00:22:09,999 NARRATOR: Desperate for a change of luck, 906 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,719 NARRATOR: Desperate for a change of luck, 907 00:22:11,800 --> 00:22:11,999 Pete and Sam have ditched their Allawah claim 908 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,999 Pete and Sam have ditched their Allawah claim 909 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:14,279 Pete and Sam have ditched their Allawah claim 910 00:22:14,360 --> 00:22:15,999 for one of Pete's other leases - 911 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:16,359 for one of Pete's other leases - 912 00:22:16,440 --> 00:22:17,999 a 100-year-old open cut mine 913 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,919 a 100-year-old open cut mine 914 00:22:19,000 --> 00:22:19,999 four kilometres from Lightning Ridge. 915 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:21,439 four kilometres from Lightning Ridge. 916 00:22:21,520 --> 00:22:21,999 Hopefully, our luck changes and we can actually move some dirt. 917 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:23,999 Hopefully, our luck changes and we can actually move some dirt. 918 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,079 Hopefully, our luck changes and we can actually move some dirt. 919 00:22:27,040 --> 00:22:27,999 But open cut mining requires heavy machinery, 920 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:29,999 But open cut mining requires heavy machinery, 921 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,399 But open cut mining requires heavy machinery, 922 00:22:30,480 --> 00:22:31,999 with high running costs. 923 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:32,559 with high running costs. 924 00:22:32,640 --> 00:22:33,999 The area is called Old Nobbys and they've been mining here 925 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,799 The area is called Old Nobbys and they've been mining here 926 00:22:35,880 --> 00:22:35,999 for over 100 years. And a lot of good opal 927 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,999 for over 100 years. And a lot of good opal 928 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:38,439 for over 100 years. And a lot of good opal 929 00:22:38,520 --> 00:22:39,999 came from this area, but it's mined out. 930 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:40,919 came from this area, but it's mined out. 931 00:22:42,760 --> 00:22:43,999 It's too dangerous to go underground, so the only option now 932 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,799 It's too dangerous to go underground, so the only option now 933 00:22:45,880 --> 00:22:45,999 is to dig down through all the old workings and, um, 934 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,999 is to dig down through all the old workings and, um, 935 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,559 is to dig down through all the old workings and, um, 936 00:22:48,640 --> 00:22:49,999 see if the old timers left us anything. 937 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:50,879 see if the old timers left us anything. 938 00:22:50,960 --> 00:22:51,999 (DIGGER BEEPING) 939 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:52,959 (DIGGER BEEPING) 940 00:22:55,080 --> 00:22:55,999 We're just going on spec. We don't know there's opal there. 941 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:57,999 We're just going on spec. We don't know there's opal there. 942 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,079 We're just going on spec. We don't know there's opal there. 943 00:22:59,160 --> 00:22:59,999 Of course, I'm hopeful. You've got to be hopeful 944 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,399 Of course, I'm hopeful. You've got to be hopeful 945 00:23:01,480 --> 00:23:01,999 or you wouldn't bloody even do it. 946 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:03,879 or you wouldn't bloody even do it. 947 00:23:03,960 --> 00:23:03,999 We've got a 32-tonne excavator here 948 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,959 We've got a 32-tonne excavator here 949 00:23:06,040 --> 00:23:07,999 with what we call a sieving bucket on it, or a skeleton bucket. 950 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:09,679 with what we call a sieving bucket on it, or a skeleton bucket. 951 00:23:09,760 --> 00:23:09,999 So, it's got large holes in it 952 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:11,839 So, it's got large holes in it 953 00:23:11,920 --> 00:23:11,999 to let the dirt through, but keep the real big rocks 954 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,999 to let the dirt through, but keep the real big rocks 955 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:14,799 to let the dirt through, but keep the real big rocks 956 00:23:14,880 --> 00:23:15,999 inside the bucket. 957 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:16,879 inside the bucket. 958 00:23:16,960 --> 00:23:17,999 We want to avoid the big clumps and this has the perfect attachment to do that. 959 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,999 We want to avoid the big clumps and this has the perfect attachment to do that. 960 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,199 We want to avoid the big clumps and this has the perfect attachment to do that. 961 00:23:23,200 --> 00:23:23,999 The mined earth has been exposed for decades 962 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,799 The mined earth has been exposed for decades 963 00:23:25,880 --> 00:23:25,999 to the intense 40-degree temperatures, baking it hard. 964 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,999 to the intense 40-degree temperatures, baking it hard. 965 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,399 to the intense 40-degree temperatures, baking it hard. 966 00:23:29,480 --> 00:23:29,999 The bigger the rock, the harder it is to clean 967 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,999 The bigger the rock, the harder it is to clean 968 00:23:32,080 --> 00:23:33,999 in their agitator wash plant. 969 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:34,239 in their agitator wash plant. 970 00:23:34,320 --> 00:23:35,999 We just want the nice 50 mil downsize material 971 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,999 We just want the nice 50 mil downsize material 972 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:38,399 We just want the nice 50 mil downsize material 973 00:23:38,480 --> 00:23:39,999 and that should wash pretty easy through our agi. 974 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:40,919 and that should wash pretty easy through our agi. 975 00:23:43,040 --> 00:23:43,999 Once sifted, the finer dirt is loaded into the truck 976 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,999 Once sifted, the finer dirt is loaded into the truck 977 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:46,599 Once sifted, the finer dirt is loaded into the truck 978 00:23:46,680 --> 00:23:47,999 with the regular bucket. 979 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:48,679 with the regular bucket. 980 00:23:48,760 --> 00:23:49,999 Nice and quick. We do two loads in a couple of hours, 981 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:51,959 Nice and quick. We do two loads in a couple of hours, 982 00:23:52,040 --> 00:23:53,999 instead of mining where you'd get one load in a day. 983 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,839 instead of mining where you'd get one load in a day. 984 00:23:56,360 --> 00:23:57,999 Really hoping there's some gems in it 985 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:58,919 Really hoping there's some gems in it 986 00:23:59,000 --> 00:23:59,999 and our luck changes a bit 987 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,079 and our luck changes a bit 988 00:24:01,160 --> 00:24:01,999 and we can walk away with a few dollars. 989 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,279 and we can walk away with a few dollars. 990 00:24:05,480 --> 00:24:05,999 What's that in there, Pete? An old drive, I think. 991 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,999 What's that in there, Pete? An old drive, I think. 992 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:08,559 What's that in there, Pete? An old drive, I think. 993 00:24:08,640 --> 00:24:09,999 Yeah? Let's have a look. 994 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,399 Yeah? Let's have a look. 995 00:24:12,400 --> 00:24:13,999 Yeah, an old belly drive, mate, broken through in here. 996 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:15,999 Yeah, an old belly drive, mate, broken through in here. 997 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:16,039 Yeah, an old belly drive, mate, broken through in here. 998 00:24:16,120 --> 00:24:17,999 Yeah. She's a little bit... little bit risky, but... 999 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,919 Yeah. She's a little bit... little bit risky, but... 1000 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,999 Well, you can have a quick look, I suppose. 1001 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:22,919 Well, you can have a quick look, I suppose. 1002 00:24:23,000 --> 00:24:23,999 (GRUNTS) 1003 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,999 (GRUNTS) 1004 00:24:25,080 --> 00:24:25,999 Well, these are the old drives that the old timers dug. 1005 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,999 Well, these are the old drives that the old timers dug. 1006 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:28,439 Well, these are the old drives that the old timers dug. 1007 00:24:28,520 --> 00:24:29,999 Er, they call them belly drives for a very good reason - 1008 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,839 Er, they call them belly drives for a very good reason - 1009 00:24:31,920 --> 00:24:31,999 they're crawling around on their bellies. 1010 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,999 they're crawling around on their bellies. 1011 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:34,079 they're crawling around on their bellies. 1012 00:24:34,160 --> 00:24:35,999 They've done a hell of a lot of work in there. 1013 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,559 They've done a hell of a lot of work in there. 1014 00:24:37,560 --> 00:24:37,999 (GRUNTS, CHUCKLES) 1015 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,999 (GRUNTS, CHUCKLES) 1016 00:24:40,080 --> 00:24:41,999 Oh, yeah, look at this. 1017 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,079 Oh, yeah, look at this. 1018 00:24:44,400 --> 00:24:45,999 Oh, what have you got there? An old pair of opal snips, mate. 1019 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:47,999 Oh, what have you got there? An old pair of opal snips, mate. 1020 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,079 Oh, what have you got there? An old pair of opal snips, mate. 1021 00:24:48,160 --> 00:24:49,999 Bloody hell! Look at the rust on 'em! 1022 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:50,839 Bloody hell! Look at the rust on 'em! 1023 00:24:50,920 --> 00:24:51,999 Look at this, an old spider! 1024 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:53,519 Look at this, an old spider! 1025 00:24:53,600 --> 00:24:53,999 A what? Spider. 1026 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,999 A what? Spider. 1027 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:56,439 A what? Spider. 1028 00:24:56,520 --> 00:24:57,999 They'd poke it in the wall, like that. Yeah. 1029 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,679 They'd poke it in the wall, like that. Yeah. 1030 00:24:59,760 --> 00:24:59,999 And a little candle there, and that's... 1031 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,999 And a little candle there, and that's... 1032 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:02,159 And a little candle there, and that's... 1033 00:25:02,240 --> 00:25:03,999 that's all the melted wax. Look at that. 1034 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:04,439 that's all the melted wax. Look at that. 1035 00:25:04,520 --> 00:25:05,999 Tough old buggers in them days, mate. They really earnt their opal. Yeah. 1036 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,999 Tough old buggers in them days, mate. They really earnt their opal. Yeah. 1037 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:08,439 Tough old buggers in them days, mate. They really earnt their opal. Yeah. 1038 00:25:08,520 --> 00:25:09,999 I don't want to go in any further. It's a bit... No. 1039 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:10,799 I don't want to go in any further. It's a bit... No. 1040 00:25:10,880 --> 00:25:11,999 Bit dodgy, mate, a bit dangerous. I think, um... 1041 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,679 Bit dodgy, mate, a bit dangerous. I think, um... 1042 00:25:13,760 --> 00:25:13,999 I think we'll just use the machine from here. Yeah. 1043 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:15,999 I think we'll just use the machine from here. Yeah. 1044 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:16,319 I think we'll just use the machine from here. Yeah. 1045 00:25:24,520 --> 00:25:25,999 I can feel it's damaged just there. 1046 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:26,719 I can feel it's damaged just there. 1047 00:25:26,800 --> 00:25:27,999 The hose is split. It's a bloody nuisance. 1048 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:29,279 The hose is split. It's a bloody nuisance. 1049 00:25:30,320 --> 00:25:31,999 NARRATOR: Beset with problems at their new mine, 1050 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,039 NARRATOR: Beset with problems at their new mine, 1051 00:25:33,120 --> 00:25:33,999 the Young Guns' $300 an hour excavator 1052 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:35,999 the Young Guns' $300 an hour excavator 1053 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,079 the Young Guns' $300 an hour excavator 1054 00:25:36,160 --> 00:25:37,999 has just blown a hydraulic hose. 1055 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:38,679 has just blown a hydraulic hose. 1056 00:25:40,200 --> 00:25:41,999 We're so close now. Like, we've broken through into the drive. 1057 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,279 We're so close now. Like, we've broken through into the drive. 1058 00:25:43,360 --> 00:25:43,999 We're pretty much ready to, you know, rip it back 1059 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:45,639 We're pretty much ready to, you know, rip it back 1060 00:25:45,720 --> 00:25:45,999 and get the ramp down there, so we can get all our gear underground. 1061 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,999 and get the ramp down there, so we can get all our gear underground. 1062 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:48,879 and get the ramp down there, so we can get all our gear underground. 1063 00:25:48,960 --> 00:25:49,999 And then just to have this curve ball thrown at us. 1064 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:51,639 And then just to have this curve ball thrown at us. 1065 00:25:53,040 --> 00:25:53,999 RON DOWTON (THROUGH RADIO): Yeah? How you going? OK. 1066 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,999 RON DOWTON (THROUGH RADIO): Yeah? How you going? OK. 1067 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:56,279 RON DOWTON (THROUGH RADIO): Yeah? How you going? OK. 1068 00:25:56,360 --> 00:25:57,999 I've actually just blown a hose on the excavator. Um... Oh, Jesus! 1069 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,999 I've actually just blown a hose on the excavator. Um... Oh, Jesus! 1070 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,479 I've actually just blown a hose on the excavator. Um... Oh, Jesus! 1071 00:26:00,560 --> 00:26:01,999 It's only an auxiliary hose, so it's doing nothing. 1072 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:02,959 It's only an auxiliary hose, so it's doing nothing. 1073 00:26:03,040 --> 00:26:03,999 So, I reckon you should be able to fix it for us. 1074 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,519 So, I reckon you should be able to fix it for us. 1075 00:26:06,720 --> 00:26:07,999 Five kilometres away, back in White Cliffs... 1076 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,959 Five kilometres away, back in White Cliffs... 1077 00:26:10,040 --> 00:26:11,999 (HAMMERING) ..Graeme's father 1078 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,519 (HAMMERING) ..Graeme's father 1079 00:26:12,600 --> 00:26:13,999 and Jaymin's grandfather Pop 1080 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:14,599 and Jaymin's grandfather Pop 1081 00:26:14,680 --> 00:26:15,999 is a 47-year opal mining veteran 1082 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:17,279 is a 47-year opal mining veteran 1083 00:26:17,360 --> 00:26:17,999 and expert on bush repairs. 1084 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,559 and expert on bush repairs. 1085 00:26:19,640 --> 00:26:19,999 Like a little metal plate to sit in over the top of that. 1086 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:21,999 Like a little metal plate to sit in over the top of that. 1087 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:22,999 Like a little metal plate to sit in over the top of that. 1088 00:26:23,080 --> 00:26:23,999 We better put a bit of a nipple on it and locate it so it stays in the middle. That'd be a good idea. 1089 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,999 We better put a bit of a nipple on it and locate it so it stays in the middle. That'd be a good idea. 1090 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,199 We better put a bit of a nipple on it and locate it so it stays in the middle. That'd be a good idea. 1091 00:26:27,280 --> 00:26:27,999 He's got all the equipment for doing just such a job. 1092 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,839 He's got all the equipment for doing just such a job. 1093 00:26:29,920 --> 00:26:29,999 Take that in your hot little hand and I'll make room. 1094 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,999 Take that in your hot little hand and I'll make room. 1095 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:33,119 Take that in your hot little hand and I'll make room. 1096 00:26:35,080 --> 00:26:35,999 The leak is in a backup auxiliary hose. 1097 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,999 The leak is in a backup auxiliary hose. 1098 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:38,359 The leak is in a backup auxiliary hose. 1099 00:26:38,440 --> 00:26:39,999 Well, I hope this works. 1100 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:40,759 Well, I hope this works. 1101 00:26:40,840 --> 00:26:41,999 Graeme's solution is to bypass the hose 1102 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,919 Graeme's solution is to bypass the hose 1103 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,999 with a simple plug. 1104 00:26:46,080 --> 00:26:47,999 Oh, look at that. Like as if it was made for it, isn't it? 1105 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,519 Oh, look at that. Like as if it was made for it, isn't it? 1106 00:26:48,600 --> 00:26:49,999 We'll be working again in half an hour, 20 minutes. 1107 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,159 We'll be working again in half an hour, 20 minutes. 1108 00:26:51,240 --> 00:26:51,999 Thanks, Dad! See you, Pop! Thanks heaps, Pop. 1109 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,759 Thanks, Dad! See you, Pop! Thanks heaps, Pop. 1110 00:26:54,960 --> 00:26:55,999 Oh, looking good. I mean, that's just fitted up nicely. 1111 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,999 Oh, looking good. I mean, that's just fitted up nicely. 1112 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:58,039 Oh, looking good. I mean, that's just fitted up nicely. 1113 00:26:58,120 --> 00:26:59,999 (ENGINE STARTS) 1114 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:00,159 (ENGINE STARTS) 1115 00:27:00,240 --> 00:27:01,999 It seems to be holding. 1116 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:02,239 It seems to be holding. 1117 00:27:05,760 --> 00:27:05,999 After all the dramas we've had so far this season with breakdowns 1118 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,999 After all the dramas we've had so far this season with breakdowns 1119 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:08,799 After all the dramas we've had so far this season with breakdowns 1120 00:27:08,880 --> 00:27:09,999 and things going wrong, it was good to see something get fixed 1121 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,759 and things going wrong, it was good to see something get fixed 1122 00:27:11,840 --> 00:27:11,999 the same day it was broken. 1123 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,839 the same day it was broken. 1124 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,999 There you go, boys! There we go! 1125 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:22,319 There you go, boys! There we go! 1126 00:27:22,400 --> 00:27:23,999 She's all done. Whoo! 1127 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,919 She's all done. Whoo! 1128 00:27:25,000 --> 00:27:25,999 NARRATOR: The decline has taken five hours to dig 1129 00:27:26,000 --> 00:27:27,999 NARRATOR: The decline has taken five hours to dig 1130 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:28,119 NARRATOR: The decline has taken five hours to dig 1131 00:27:28,200 --> 00:27:29,999 and cost the Young Guns $1,500. 1132 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,319 and cost the Young Guns $1,500. 1133 00:27:31,400 --> 00:27:31,999 But the excavator arm isn't long enough 1134 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,999 But the excavator arm isn't long enough 1135 00:27:34,080 --> 00:27:35,999 to dig out the final section. 1136 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,359 to dig out the final section. 1137 00:27:36,440 --> 00:27:37,999 That needs to be at least seven-eight foot deeper. 1138 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:39,999 That needs to be at least seven-eight foot deeper. 1139 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:40,159 That needs to be at least seven-eight foot deeper. 1140 00:27:41,440 --> 00:27:41,999 It's left to the boys to finish the job with hand tools. 1141 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,999 It's left to the boys to finish the job with hand tools. 1142 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:44,839 It's left to the boys to finish the job with hand tools. 1143 00:27:47,320 --> 00:27:47,999 It's been a massive day for everyone. 1144 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,319 It's been a massive day for everyone. 1145 00:27:49,400 --> 00:27:49,999 We're not really moving as fast as we'd like to. 1146 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,999 We're not really moving as fast as we'd like to. 1147 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:52,479 We're not really moving as fast as we'd like to. 1148 00:27:52,560 --> 00:27:53,999 I'm not really sure what we're going to do, 1149 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:54,599 I'm not really sure what we're going to do, 1150 00:27:54,680 --> 00:27:55,999 but we need to come up with a different strategy tomorrow. 1151 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,879 but we need to come up with a different strategy tomorrow. 1152 00:28:13,600 --> 00:28:13,999 The area that Pete's pegged this new claim 1153 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,999 The area that Pete's pegged this new claim 1154 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:16,079 The area that Pete's pegged this new claim 1155 00:28:16,160 --> 00:28:17,999 is a really good old area. 1156 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,159 is a really good old area. 1157 00:28:19,320 --> 00:28:19,999 The old time miners were only mining with a pick and a candle, 1158 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,999 The old time miners were only mining with a pick and a candle, 1159 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:22,839 The old time miners were only mining with a pick and a candle, 1160 00:28:22,920 --> 00:28:23,999 so there could be a lot of opal they've missed. 1161 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,479 so there could be a lot of opal they've missed. 1162 00:28:27,240 --> 00:28:27,999 I really need a pay day to keep the spirits up. 1163 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:29,999 I really need a pay day to keep the spirits up. 1164 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,319 I really need a pay day to keep the spirits up. 1165 00:28:31,400 --> 00:28:31,999 I hope to get three trucks into the agi today. That's my plan. 1166 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:33,999 I hope to get three trucks into the agi today. That's my plan. 1167 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:35,119 I hope to get three trucks into the agi today. That's my plan. 1168 00:28:36,560 --> 00:28:37,999 We need to find a bit of opal. Um, it's been a long time 1169 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,999 We need to find a bit of opal. Um, it's been a long time 1170 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:40,239 We need to find a bit of opal. Um, it's been a long time 1171 00:28:40,320 --> 00:28:41,999 between drinks. 1172 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,519 between drinks. 1173 00:28:42,600 --> 00:28:43,999 Pretty excited about tailing it all out. 1174 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,319 Pretty excited about tailing it all out. 1175 00:28:48,920 --> 00:28:49,999 NARRATOR: Designed and built by Pete, 1176 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:50,919 NARRATOR: Designed and built by Pete, 1177 00:28:51,000 --> 00:28:51,999 the mega wash plant has a drive over hopper 1178 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,639 the mega wash plant has a drive over hopper 1179 00:28:53,720 --> 00:28:53,999 connecting to a moveable conveyor belt 1180 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,879 connecting to a moveable conveyor belt 1181 00:28:55,960 --> 00:28:55,999 which carries the mined dirt 1182 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,959 which carries the mined dirt 1183 00:28:58,040 --> 00:28:59,999 to the waiting agitators. 1184 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,119 to the waiting agitators. 1185 00:29:00,200 --> 00:29:01,999 It's not working! Not working? 1186 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:02,759 It's not working! Not working? 1187 00:29:02,840 --> 00:29:03,999 The motor's running. I need you to have a look. 1188 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,359 The motor's running. I need you to have a look. 1189 00:29:08,880 --> 00:29:09,999 Whoa! 1190 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:10,879 Whoa! 1191 00:29:10,960 --> 00:29:11,999 Yeah, it's jamming. 1192 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,199 Yeah, it's jamming. 1193 00:29:13,280 --> 00:29:13,999 Belt's not going around. This is ridiculous. 1194 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:15,999 Belt's not going around. This is ridiculous. 1195 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:16,799 Belt's not going around. This is ridiculous. 1196 00:29:16,880 --> 00:29:17,999 It should just work. It's been working. 1197 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,919 It should just work. It's been working. 1198 00:29:19,000 --> 00:29:19,999 If we can't get this fixed, I'll have to shovel 1199 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:21,999 If we can't get this fixed, I'll have to shovel 1200 00:29:22,080 --> 00:29:23,999 all three trucks out. 1201 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,119 all three trucks out. 1202 00:29:25,640 --> 00:29:25,999 All right, we've got some of this, mate. 1203 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,999 All right, we've got some of this, mate. 1204 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:28,079 All right, we've got some of this, mate. 1205 00:29:28,160 --> 00:29:29,999 A spray on adhesive should give the rubber belt more grip. 1206 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,999 A spray on adhesive should give the rubber belt more grip. 1207 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:32,639 A spray on adhesive should give the rubber belt more grip. 1208 00:29:32,720 --> 00:29:33,999 The dirt's built up, the dust has built up underneath 1209 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,999 The dirt's built up, the dust has built up underneath 1210 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:36,599 The dirt's built up, the dust has built up underneath 1211 00:29:36,680 --> 00:29:37,999 the roller and stopping it going around. 1212 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,079 the roller and stopping it going around. 1213 00:29:43,640 --> 00:29:43,999 Yes! Thank God! 1214 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:45,679 Yes! Thank God! 1215 00:29:47,200 --> 00:29:47,999 That's better. That's how it should work. 1216 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,599 That's better. That's how it should work. 1217 00:29:52,920 --> 00:29:53,999 We should be about to have the third truck going in by now. 1218 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,839 We should be about to have the third truck going in by now. 1219 00:29:55,920 --> 00:29:55,999 We're still on the first one. 1220 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:57,919 We're still on the first one. 1221 00:29:59,000 --> 00:29:59,999 Now to feed the agis with 60 tonnes of mined earth, 1222 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,999 Now to feed the agis with 60 tonnes of mined earth, 1223 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:02,719 Now to feed the agis with 60 tonnes of mined earth, 1224 00:30:02,800 --> 00:30:03,999 15 tonnes at a time - 1225 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,159 15 tonnes at a time - 1226 00:30:05,240 --> 00:30:05,999 the exact same dirt that started an opal boom 1227 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,999 the exact same dirt that started an opal boom 1228 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:08,759 the exact same dirt that started an opal boom 1229 00:30:08,840 --> 00:30:09,999 100 years ago. 1230 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:10,839 100 years ago. 1231 00:30:11,760 --> 00:30:11,999 I've got high hopes for it, but... 1232 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,839 I've got high hopes for it, but... 1233 00:30:13,920 --> 00:30:13,999 we won't know until we have a look. 1234 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,959 we won't know until we have a look. 1235 00:30:28,560 --> 00:30:29,999 Whoa, whoa! 1236 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,839 Whoa, whoa! 1237 00:30:30,920 --> 00:30:31,999 That looks a good piece. It's got red and everything in it. 1238 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,999 That looks a good piece. It's got red and everything in it. 1239 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:34,679 That looks a good piece. It's got red and everything in it. 1240 00:30:34,760 --> 00:30:35,999 NARRATOR: With their digger repaired, the Bushmen have finally hit 1241 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,959 NARRATOR: With their digger repaired, the Bushmen have finally hit 1242 00:30:38,040 --> 00:30:39,999 promising opal trace. 1243 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:40,199 promising opal trace. 1244 00:30:40,280 --> 00:30:41,999 This one is going to tell us whether we're rich or not. 1245 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,199 This one is going to tell us whether we're rich or not. 1246 00:30:46,960 --> 00:30:47,999 Oh, hey! (LAUGHS) 1247 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,959 Oh, hey! (LAUGHS) 1248 00:30:49,040 --> 00:30:49,999 Oh, Les, Les, Les! 1249 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,039 Oh, Les, Les, Les! 1250 00:30:51,120 --> 00:30:51,999 It come... It come through? I think it's going to happen for us. 1251 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:53,999 It come... It come through? I think it's going to happen for us. 1252 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,559 It come... It come through? I think it's going to happen for us. 1253 00:31:01,200 --> 00:31:01,999 Oh! 1254 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,199 Oh! 1255 00:31:03,280 --> 00:31:03,999 (LAUGHS) Look at that! 1256 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,319 (LAUGHS) Look at that! 1257 00:31:05,400 --> 00:31:05,999 Look at the golds and the (BLEEP) reds! 1258 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,999 Look at the golds and the (BLEEP) reds! 1259 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,079 Look at the golds and the (BLEEP) reds! 1260 00:31:09,160 --> 00:31:09,999 Haven't seen a piece that good for a long time. 1261 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,319 Haven't seen a piece that good for a long time. 1262 00:31:11,400 --> 00:31:11,999 There's got to be a couple of grand in that, Les. 1263 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,679 There's got to be a couple of grand in that, Les. 1264 00:31:13,760 --> 00:31:13,999 Let's hope it continues, Les! 1265 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,839 Let's hope it continues, Les! 1266 00:31:15,920 --> 00:31:15,999 Because it's big and it's cheesy! 1267 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:17,919 Because it's big and it's cheesy! 1268 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,999 (BOTH LAUGH) 1269 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:20,039 (BOTH LAUGH) 1270 00:31:21,520 --> 00:31:21,999 Whoa, whoa! Oh! 1271 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:23,999 Whoa, whoa! Oh! 1272 00:31:24,080 --> 00:31:25,999 I think you dropped a heap of stuff on the ground here, mate. Eh? 1273 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:27,839 I think you dropped a heap of stuff on the ground here, mate. Eh? 1274 00:31:27,920 --> 00:31:27,999 Colour! Oh, there's a bit, look! 1275 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,999 Colour! Oh, there's a bit, look! 1276 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,639 Colour! Oh, there's a bit, look! 1277 00:31:30,720 --> 00:31:31,999 Oh, yeah! Look at that! Oh, that's all right. 1278 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:32,879 Oh, yeah! Look at that! Oh, that's all right. 1279 00:31:32,960 --> 00:31:33,999 Ooh, there's another bit! 1280 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:34,959 Ooh, there's another bit! 1281 00:31:35,040 --> 00:31:35,999 Pickle me grandmother, Les! Look at it! Yeah. 1282 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,759 Pickle me grandmother, Les! Look at it! Yeah. 1283 00:31:37,840 --> 00:31:37,999 Whoa! Ha-ha! That's good colour. 1284 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,999 Whoa! Ha-ha! That's good colour. 1285 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,719 Whoa! Ha-ha! That's good colour. 1286 00:31:41,800 --> 00:31:41,999 I tell you what, Les, when you look in this bucket, 1287 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,999 I tell you what, Les, when you look in this bucket, 1288 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:45,079 I tell you what, Les, when you look in this bucket, 1289 00:31:45,160 --> 00:31:45,999 I reckon there'd have to be... 1290 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:47,759 I reckon there'd have to be... 1291 00:31:47,840 --> 00:31:47,999 between 12 and 15 grand, wouldn't you? 1292 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,999 between 12 and 15 grand, wouldn't you? 1293 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:50,159 between 12 and 15 grand, wouldn't you? 1294 00:31:50,240 --> 00:31:51,999 I'd reckon, yes, because that's worth a fair bit there. 1295 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,079 I'd reckon, yes, because that's worth a fair bit there. 1296 00:31:53,160 --> 00:31:53,999 I know Brian's kicking about. I might see if he's interested in this, eh? 1297 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,999 I know Brian's kicking about. I might see if he's interested in this, eh? 1298 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:56,439 I know Brian's kicking about. I might see if he's interested in this, eh? 1299 00:31:56,520 --> 00:31:57,999 OK, yeah. That sounds all right, yeah. 1300 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:58,999 OK, yeah. That sounds all right, yeah. 1301 00:31:59,080 --> 00:31:59,999 (DOG BARKS) We're pretty low on money, 1302 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,159 (DOG BARKS) We're pretty low on money, 1303 00:32:01,240 --> 00:32:01,999 so that pocket just come in time. 1304 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,319 so that pocket just come in time. 1305 00:32:06,120 --> 00:32:07,999 NARRATOR: Keen for a quick sale, the Bushmen arrange to meet 1306 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:09,039 NARRATOR: Keen for a quick sale, the Bushmen arrange to meet 1307 00:32:09,120 --> 00:32:09,999 local buyer Brian Gray. (DOG BARKING) 1308 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,359 local buyer Brian Gray. (DOG BARKING) 1309 00:32:12,880 --> 00:32:13,999 How are you blokes going? Hey, Brian. 1310 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:14,879 How are you blokes going? Hey, Brian. 1311 00:32:14,960 --> 00:32:15,999 Brian does also do a bit of mining himself. 1312 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:17,359 Brian does also do a bit of mining himself. 1313 00:32:17,440 --> 00:32:17,999 But he got busted up pretty bad 1314 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,479 But he got busted up pretty bad 1315 00:32:19,560 --> 00:32:19,999 in a quad bike accident. 1316 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:21,799 in a quad bike accident. 1317 00:32:21,880 --> 00:32:21,999 So, he's not been able to mine for a couple of years 1318 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,999 So, he's not been able to mine for a couple of years 1319 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,159 So, he's not been able to mine for a couple of years 1320 00:32:25,240 --> 00:32:25,999 or do anything. 1321 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,239 or do anything. 1322 00:32:27,320 --> 00:32:27,999 All he does is buys and sells, 1323 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:29,479 All he does is buys and sells, 1324 00:32:29,560 --> 00:32:29,999 put it on the wheel and polish it up, and resell it. 1325 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,999 put it on the wheel and polish it up, and resell it. 1326 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:32,639 put it on the wheel and polish it up, and resell it. 1327 00:32:34,760 --> 00:32:35,999 Rod and Les have crystal opal in the rough. 1328 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,999 Rod and Les have crystal opal in the rough. 1329 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:38,439 Rod and Les have crystal opal in the rough. 1330 00:32:38,520 --> 00:32:39,999 Its colours are varied 1331 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:40,519 Its colours are varied 1332 00:32:40,600 --> 00:32:41,999 with attractive reds and yellows. 1333 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:42,599 with attractive reds and yellows. 1334 00:32:42,680 --> 00:32:43,999 Its weight, 650 grams. 1335 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:45,879 Its weight, 650 grams. 1336 00:32:45,960 --> 00:32:45,999 Oh, geez, I'd have to have 14-15 grand for them, so... 1337 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,999 Oh, geez, I'd have to have 14-15 grand for them, so... 1338 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,999 Oh, geez, I'd have to have 14-15 grand for them, so... 1339 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:50,039 Oh, geez, I'd have to have 14-15 grand for them, so... 1340 00:32:50,120 --> 00:32:51,999 Their partnership deal will see them 1341 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:52,439 Their partnership deal will see them 1342 00:32:52,520 --> 00:32:53,999 get 50% of the sale. 1343 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,959 get 50% of the sale. 1344 00:32:55,040 --> 00:32:55,999 Negotiating with opal buyers 1345 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,239 Negotiating with opal buyers 1346 00:32:57,320 --> 00:32:57,999 is pretty much always the same. 1347 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,359 is pretty much always the same. 1348 00:32:59,440 --> 00:32:59,999 They're thieving (BLEEP) that want everything for nothing. 1349 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,999 They're thieving (BLEEP) that want everything for nothing. 1350 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:02,559 They're thieving (BLEEP) that want everything for nothing. 1351 00:33:02,640 --> 00:33:03,999 That's why I've got my lucky selling hat on. 1352 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,039 That's why I've got my lucky selling hat on. 1353 00:33:06,200 --> 00:33:07,999 Surprise me. How much... How much money are you thinking 1354 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,359 Surprise me. How much... How much money are you thinking 1355 00:33:09,440 --> 00:33:09,999 of getting out of this, er... 1356 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,799 of getting out of this, er... 1357 00:33:11,880 --> 00:33:11,999 $22,000. Oh, really? 1358 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,999 $22,000. Oh, really? 1359 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,559 $22,000. Oh, really? 1360 00:33:14,640 --> 00:33:15,999 And, of course, you're a good fella. 1361 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:16,639 And, of course, you're a good fella. 1362 00:33:17,840 --> 00:33:17,999 I'm at about eight. Come on now, let's... (LAUGHS) 1363 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,999 I'm at about eight. Come on now, let's... (LAUGHS) 1364 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:20,479 I'm at about eight. Come on now, let's... (LAUGHS) 1365 00:33:20,560 --> 00:33:21,999 Let's get a bit fair dinkum here. 1366 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:22,799 Let's get a bit fair dinkum here. 1367 00:33:22,880 --> 00:33:23,999 It's me you're talking to. 1368 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,879 It's me you're talking to. 1369 00:33:24,960 --> 00:33:25,999 Look at pieces like that. Look at the colour in that. 1370 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,599 Look at pieces like that. Look at the colour in that. 1371 00:33:27,680 --> 00:33:27,999 I'll come down to 20. 1372 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:29,679 I'll come down to 20. 1373 00:33:29,760 --> 00:33:29,999 (EXHALES) Work with me here. 1374 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,999 (EXHALES) Work with me here. 1375 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:32,399 (EXHALES) Work with me here. 1376 00:33:32,480 --> 00:33:33,999 You know, like... What do you reckon, Les? 1377 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:34,919 You know, like... What do you reckon, Les? 1378 00:33:35,000 --> 00:33:35,999 18, Les? You happy to get 18? 1379 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,799 18, Les? You happy to get 18? 1380 00:33:38,720 --> 00:33:39,999 Yeah, that doesn't sound too bad. 1381 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:40,879 Yeah, that doesn't sound too bad. 1382 00:33:40,960 --> 00:33:41,999 18 and that's it. I'm not going any lower, so... 1383 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,999 18 and that's it. I'm not going any lower, so... 1384 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:44,039 18 and that's it. I'm not going any lower, so... 1385 00:33:44,120 --> 00:33:45,999 Will you take a cheque? No! (BOTH LAUGH) 1386 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:46,839 Will you take a cheque? No! (BOTH LAUGH) 1387 00:33:46,920 --> 00:33:47,999 No. No way! 1388 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,919 No. No way! 1389 00:33:49,000 --> 00:33:49,999 Say 16? No, let's say 18. 1390 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,439 Say 16? No, let's say 18. 1391 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,999 They're all right. Right, 18? 18. 1392 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,279 They're all right. Right, 18? 18. 1393 00:33:57,360 --> 00:33:57,999 Good on you. Les. No problem, mate. 1394 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:59,999 Good on you. Les. No problem, mate. 1395 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,479 Good on you. Les. No problem, mate. 1396 00:34:00,560 --> 00:34:01,999 I didn't think we was going to get that much. 1397 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:02,959 I didn't think we was going to get that much. 1398 00:34:03,040 --> 00:34:03,999 I thought a few bucks less. But no, 18 grand was good. 1399 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,999 I thought a few bucks less. But no, 18 grand was good. 1400 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,159 I thought a few bucks less. But no, 18 grand was good. 1401 00:34:07,240 --> 00:34:07,999 It's a special deal this week. 1402 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,759 It's a special deal this week. 1403 00:34:09,840 --> 00:34:09,999 There's some sausages for you. Some sausages, as well? 1404 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,999 There's some sausages for you. Some sausages, as well? 1405 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,839 There's some sausages for you. Some sausages, as well? 1406 00:34:12,920 --> 00:34:13,999 Goat sausages. Wild goat sausages, mate. 1407 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:15,079 Goat sausages. Wild goat sausages, mate. 1408 00:34:15,160 --> 00:34:15,999 Jesus Christ. Wild goat sausages. 1409 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:17,599 Jesus Christ. Wild goat sausages. 1410 00:34:17,680 --> 00:34:17,999 (LAUGHS) All right, mate. Not a problem, mate. 1411 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,999 (LAUGHS) All right, mate. Not a problem, mate. 1412 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:20,319 (LAUGHS) All right, mate. Not a problem, mate. 1413 00:34:20,400 --> 00:34:21,999 Thank you for that, and we'll catch you later on. 1414 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:22,679 Thank you for that, and we'll catch you later on. 1415 00:34:22,760 --> 00:34:23,999 I got a little bit more than I wanted, so I was real happy with it. 1416 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,999 I got a little bit more than I wanted, so I was real happy with it. 1417 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,399 I got a little bit more than I wanted, so I was real happy with it. 1418 00:34:26,480 --> 00:34:27,999 Les and Rod's share of $9,000 1419 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:29,359 Les and Rod's share of $9,000 1420 00:34:29,440 --> 00:34:29,999 brings their total, at the season's halfway mark, 1421 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,999 brings their total, at the season's halfway mark, 1422 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:32,279 brings their total, at the season's halfway mark, 1423 00:34:32,360 --> 00:34:33,999 to just over $50,000. 1424 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:34,719 to just over $50,000. 1425 00:34:34,800 --> 00:34:35,999 Just going to keep us floating for a little bit longer, 1426 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,879 Just going to keep us floating for a little bit longer, 1427 00:34:37,960 --> 00:34:37,999 but we're...we're pushing hard to find that big pocket. 1428 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,999 but we're...we're pushing hard to find that big pocket. 1429 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,359 but we're...we're pushing hard to find that big pocket. 1430 00:34:41,440 --> 00:34:41,999 That's getting better! (BOTH LAUGH) 1431 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,999 That's getting better! (BOTH LAUGH) 1432 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:44,479 That's getting better! (BOTH LAUGH) 1433 00:34:44,560 --> 00:34:45,999 I want to send Les off all right, you know? 1434 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:46,999 I want to send Les off all right, you know? 1435 00:34:47,080 --> 00:34:47,999 He's got to be starting to take it easy. 1436 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,999 He's got to be starting to take it easy. 1437 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:50,279 He's got to be starting to take it easy. 1438 00:34:51,280 --> 00:34:51,999 It's there somewhere, and we'll get it. 1439 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:53,999 It's there somewhere, and we'll get it. 1440 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,039 It's there somewhere, and we'll get it. 1441 00:35:03,200 --> 00:35:03,999 All right, boys. 1442 00:35:04,000 --> 00:35:05,279 All right, boys. 1443 00:35:05,360 --> 00:35:05,999 Here we go. Well, we've got a lot left to do. 1444 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,999 Here we go. Well, we've got a lot left to do. 1445 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,399 Here we go. Well, we've got a lot left to do. 1446 00:35:09,480 --> 00:35:09,999 NARRATOR: Still struggling to open up access to their new claim, 1447 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,999 NARRATOR: Still struggling to open up access to their new claim, 1448 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,999 NARRATOR: Still struggling to open up access to their new claim, 1449 00:35:13,080 --> 00:35:13,999 the Young Guns have been unable to mine all week. 1450 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,999 the Young Guns have been unable to mine all week. 1451 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:16,879 the Young Guns have been unable to mine all week. 1452 00:35:16,960 --> 00:35:17,999 We need to find something, otherwise we're throwing money 1453 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,679 We need to find something, otherwise we're throwing money 1454 00:35:19,760 --> 00:35:19,999 into this hole and not seeing any reward. 1455 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,759 into this hole and not seeing any reward. 1456 00:35:21,840 --> 00:35:21,999 There's some trace we can at least start digging, 1457 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,999 There's some trace we can at least start digging, 1458 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,159 There's some trace we can at least start digging, 1459 00:35:24,240 --> 00:35:25,999 keep us all running for the next couple of days 1460 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:26,359 keep us all running for the next couple of days 1461 00:35:26,440 --> 00:35:27,999 while we dig out this bloody ramp. Well, let's go. Let's do it. 1462 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:29,279 while we dig out this bloody ramp. Well, let's go. Let's do it. 1463 00:35:29,360 --> 00:35:29,999 The entrance to the mine is only big enough carry in hand tools. 1464 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,999 The entrance to the mine is only big enough carry in hand tools. 1465 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,319 The entrance to the mine is only big enough carry in hand tools. 1466 00:35:33,400 --> 00:35:33,999 Bloody jackhammers again. 1467 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,399 Bloody jackhammers again. 1468 00:35:35,480 --> 00:35:35,999 The plan is for JC and Noah to start hunting opal... 1469 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,999 The plan is for JC and Noah to start hunting opal... 1470 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:38,999 The plan is for JC and Noah to start hunting opal... 1471 00:35:40,080 --> 00:35:41,999 ..while Jaymin keeps opening up the decline access ramp. 1472 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,999 ..while Jaymin keeps opening up the decline access ramp. 1473 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:44,239 ..while Jaymin keeps opening up the decline access ramp. 1474 00:35:44,320 --> 00:35:45,999 We've really got no other options. 1475 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:46,399 We've really got no other options. 1476 00:35:46,480 --> 00:35:47,999 We need to see this mine paying us back a little bit. 1477 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,879 We need to see this mine paying us back a little bit. 1478 00:35:48,960 --> 00:35:49,999 Yeah, mate. Oh! 1479 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:50,999 Yeah, mate. Oh! 1480 00:35:52,400 --> 00:35:53,999 When we knew the other mine was finished up, 1481 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:54,519 When we knew the other mine was finished up, 1482 00:35:54,600 --> 00:35:55,999 we started scouting out other areas. 1483 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,119 we started scouting out other areas. 1484 00:35:57,200 --> 00:35:57,999 Um, this was one of the mines that we ended up coming into, 1485 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,999 Um, this was one of the mines that we ended up coming into, 1486 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,039 Um, this was one of the mines that we ended up coming into, 1487 00:36:00,120 --> 00:36:01,999 to see if it had potential, and... 1488 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:02,199 to see if it had potential, and... 1489 00:36:02,280 --> 00:36:03,999 we found opal trace all through the walls. 1490 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:04,839 we found opal trace all through the walls. 1491 00:36:04,920 --> 00:36:05,999 Right here. Look at that. 1492 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,919 Right here. Look at that. 1493 00:36:07,000 --> 00:36:07,999 Hopefully, this is the one that turns big. 1494 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:09,319 Hopefully, this is the one that turns big. 1495 00:36:09,400 --> 00:36:09,999 (DRILLING) 1496 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,399 (DRILLING) 1497 00:36:22,720 --> 00:36:23,999 (INDISTINCT) What's wrong? There. 1498 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,519 (INDISTINCT) What's wrong? There. 1499 00:36:25,600 --> 00:36:25,999 You got a bit? Yeah. 1500 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:27,599 You got a bit? Yeah. 1501 00:36:28,920 --> 00:36:29,999 Ooh! A little bit of flash, bit thicker. 1502 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,399 Ooh! A little bit of flash, bit thicker. 1503 00:36:31,480 --> 00:36:31,999 Yeah. 1504 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,479 Yeah. 1505 00:36:40,200 --> 00:36:41,999 Holy... 1506 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:42,199 Holy... 1507 00:36:42,280 --> 00:36:43,999 What have you got? Dude, look at that! 1508 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:44,319 What have you got? Dude, look at that! 1509 00:36:44,400 --> 00:36:45,999 What have you got? Glow in the dark or something! 1510 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,319 What have you got? Glow in the dark or something! 1511 00:36:47,400 --> 00:36:47,999 That's like glow in the dark. 1512 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,399 That's like glow in the dark. 1513 00:36:53,320 --> 00:36:53,999 Ohhh. 1514 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,799 Ohhh. 1515 00:36:55,880 --> 00:36:55,999 (LAUGHS) That's a bloody stone right there. 1516 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,999 (LAUGHS) That's a bloody stone right there. 1517 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:58,839 (LAUGHS) That's a bloody stone right there. 1518 00:36:59,880 --> 00:36:59,999 This is the mine. This is the Young Guns' ticket! (CHUCKLES) 1519 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,999 This is the mine. This is the Young Guns' ticket! (CHUCKLES) 1520 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:02,839 This is the mine. This is the Young Guns' ticket! (CHUCKLES) 1521 00:37:02,920 --> 00:37:03,999 What's going on? Are we rich yet? Oh, we're not rich, but... 1522 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,999 What's going on? Are we rich yet? Oh, we're not rich, but... 1523 00:37:06,080 --> 00:37:07,999 look at that bit. 1524 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:08,119 look at that bit. 1525 00:37:08,200 --> 00:37:09,999 It's the best stuff in here so far. That's good. That's a good sign. 1526 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,319 It's the best stuff in here so far. That's good. That's a good sign. 1527 00:37:11,400 --> 00:37:11,999 Not a lot of value in what they've actually found, 1528 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,839 Not a lot of value in what they've actually found, 1529 00:37:13,920 --> 00:37:13,999 but they've found us the first point on the roadmap to opal. 1530 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,999 but they've found us the first point on the roadmap to opal. 1531 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:17,319 but they've found us the first point on the roadmap to opal. 1532 00:37:17,400 --> 00:37:17,999 That's good. We can just move the digger straight in here 1533 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,999 That's good. We can just move the digger straight in here 1534 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:20,039 That's good. We can just move the digger straight in here 1535 00:37:20,120 --> 00:37:21,999 as soon as we get that ramp done and just start working. 1536 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,079 as soon as we get that ramp done and just start working. 1537 00:37:23,160 --> 00:37:23,999 I'm pretty stoked right now. 1538 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,439 I'm pretty stoked right now. 1539 00:37:25,520 --> 00:37:25,999 This is the spot. 1540 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:27,519 This is the spot. 1541 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,999 This is the moment of truth. 1542 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:38,199 This is the moment of truth. 1543 00:37:38,280 --> 00:37:39,999 Come on, baby! 1544 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:40,599 Come on, baby! 1545 00:37:40,680 --> 00:37:41,999 I'm just hoping to see colour everywhere. 1546 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,439 I'm just hoping to see colour everywhere. 1547 00:37:46,160 --> 00:37:47,999 From the 100-year-old open cut mine, 1548 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,079 From the 100-year-old open cut mine, 1549 00:37:49,160 --> 00:37:49,999 Pete and Sam have washed 60 tonnes of opal dirt 1550 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,999 Pete and Sam have washed 60 tonnes of opal dirt 1551 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:52,479 Pete and Sam have washed 60 tonnes of opal dirt 1552 00:37:52,560 --> 00:37:53,999 down to just four tonnes of stones. 1553 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,119 down to just four tonnes of stones. 1554 00:37:55,200 --> 00:37:55,999 A few bits and pieces of opal come down. 1555 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:57,519 A few bits and pieces of opal come down. 1556 00:37:58,720 --> 00:37:59,999 Even this piece might be a cutter. So, that's great. 1557 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,239 Even this piece might be a cutter. So, that's great. 1558 00:38:01,320 --> 00:38:01,999 I can't wait to get this back into town, into our tail-out room. 1559 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:03,999 I can't wait to get this back into town, into our tail-out room. 1560 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:04,759 I can't wait to get this back into town, into our tail-out room. 1561 00:38:05,960 --> 00:38:05,999 After three dismal months of losing money, 1562 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,999 After three dismal months of losing money, 1563 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:09,039 After three dismal months of losing money, 1564 00:38:09,120 --> 00:38:09,999 their entire season could be decided 1565 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,519 their entire season could be decided 1566 00:38:11,600 --> 00:38:11,999 by what's in these one-tonne bags. 1567 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,959 by what's in these one-tonne bags. 1568 00:38:14,040 --> 00:38:15,999 (DIRT EMPTYING OUT) 1569 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,039 (DIRT EMPTYING OUT) 1570 00:38:21,720 --> 00:38:21,999 Plenty of material. Just potch everywhere. 1571 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,999 Plenty of material. Just potch everywhere. 1572 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,519 Plenty of material. Just potch everywhere. 1573 00:38:26,360 --> 00:38:27,999 Just got to get that big one, mate. Where's the big one? Yeah, exactly. 1574 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:29,999 Just got to get that big one, mate. Where's the big one? Yeah, exactly. 1575 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,199 Just got to get that big one, mate. Where's the big one? Yeah, exactly. 1576 00:38:31,480 --> 00:38:31,999 It's trying. It is. It's trying. Keep looking! 1577 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,999 It's trying. It is. It's trying. Keep looking! 1578 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:34,399 It's trying. It is. It's trying. Keep looking! 1579 00:38:39,320 --> 00:38:39,999 (CHUCKLES) What you got there? Oh! 1580 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,999 (CHUCKLES) What you got there? Oh! 1581 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:42,399 (CHUCKLES) What you got there? Oh! 1582 00:38:42,480 --> 00:38:43,999 No, what have you got? Show me! 1583 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:44,719 No, what have you got? Show me! 1584 00:38:46,480 --> 00:38:47,999 Ha-ha! Oh, wow. 1585 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,919 Ha-ha! Oh, wow. 1586 00:38:49,000 --> 00:38:49,999 Look at the red. 1587 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:50,999 Look at the red. 1588 00:38:51,080 --> 00:38:51,999 There's a gem there, for sure. 1589 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,079 There's a gem there, for sure. 1590 00:38:53,160 --> 00:38:53,999 That's good. 1591 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,159 That's good. 1592 00:38:57,800 --> 00:38:57,999 It's on, mate! It's on! It's on. Oh, look at that! 1593 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,999 It's on, mate! It's on! It's on. Oh, look at that! 1594 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,719 It's on, mate! It's on! It's on. Oh, look at that! 1595 00:39:00,800 --> 00:39:01,999 We're on money, mate. This is fantastic. 1596 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,599 We're on money, mate. This is fantastic. 1597 00:39:03,680 --> 00:39:03,999 Just the start of something. 1598 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:05,999 Just the start of something. 1599 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,399 Just the start of something. 1600 00:39:06,480 --> 00:39:07,999 Hang on. You got another? 1601 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:08,599 Hang on. You got another? 1602 00:39:08,680 --> 00:39:09,999 I think... I think we've got the granddaddy! Holy... 1603 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,319 I think... I think we've got the granddaddy! Holy... 1604 00:39:11,400 --> 00:39:11,999 Oh! Look at that! Whoa! (LAUGHS) 1605 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,479 Oh! Look at that! Whoa! (LAUGHS) 1606 00:39:13,560 --> 00:39:13,999 Look at the size of it! Yeah. 1607 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:15,999 Look at the size of it! Yeah. 1608 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:16,039 Look at the size of it! Yeah. 1609 00:39:16,120 --> 00:39:17,999 Oh. Look at... Ohhh! 1610 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,199 Oh. Look at... Ohhh! 1611 00:39:21,200 --> 00:39:21,999 We've got what we call the king stone, 1612 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,959 We've got what we call the king stone, 1613 00:39:24,040 --> 00:39:25,999 the best stone in our parcel. 1614 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:26,079 the best stone in our parcel. 1615 00:39:26,160 --> 00:39:27,999 And, you know, these come up two or three a lifetime, 1616 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,119 And, you know, these come up two or three a lifetime, 1617 00:39:29,200 --> 00:39:29,999 if you're lucky. Definitely it'll face this side. Blue side. 1618 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,999 if you're lucky. Definitely it'll face this side. Blue side. 1619 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:32,319 if you're lucky. Definitely it'll face this side. Blue side. 1620 00:39:32,400 --> 00:39:33,999 Beautiful, big blue stone there. Yeah. 1621 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,439 Beautiful, big blue stone there. Yeah. 1622 00:39:34,520 --> 00:39:35,999 But the other side has got a grey skin over it. 1623 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,959 But the other side has got a grey skin over it. 1624 00:39:37,040 --> 00:39:37,999 I'm just a bit concerned about that grey... 1625 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,999 I'm just a bit concerned about that grey... 1626 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:40,439 I'm just a bit concerned about that grey... 1627 00:39:40,520 --> 00:39:41,999 skin on top. Yeah. 1628 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,759 skin on top. Yeah. 1629 00:39:42,840 --> 00:39:43,999 How far down it goes into the colour. Yeah. 1630 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,519 How far down it goes into the colour. Yeah. 1631 00:39:45,600 --> 00:39:45,999 It's a bit of a problem, because I reckon 1632 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,999 It's a bit of a problem, because I reckon 1633 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,159 It's a bit of a problem, because I reckon 1634 00:39:48,240 --> 00:39:49,999 we'll probably get an offer of ten grand or more for it, as it is. 1635 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,999 we'll probably get an offer of ten grand or more for it, as it is. 1636 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:52,359 we'll probably get an offer of ten grand or more for it, as it is. 1637 00:39:52,440 --> 00:39:53,999 So, that's guaranteed money. Or we risk taking the top off it, 1638 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,999 So, that's guaranteed money. Or we risk taking the top off it, 1639 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:56,719 So, that's guaranteed money. Or we risk taking the top off it, 1640 00:39:56,800 --> 00:39:57,999 and if it's full of sand or the holes go too deep, 1641 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:59,999 and if it's full of sand or the holes go too deep, 1642 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,199 and if it's full of sand or the holes go too deep, 1643 00:40:00,280 --> 00:40:01,999 it could turn into just three or four, five grand. 1644 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,279 it could turn into just three or four, five grand. 1645 00:40:04,960 --> 00:40:05,999 I think I'd rather take the risk, see if I can 1646 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,319 I think I'd rather take the risk, see if I can 1647 00:40:07,400 --> 00:40:07,999 get a bit more than that for it. 1648 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,359 get a bit more than that for it. 1649 00:40:09,440 --> 00:40:09,999 NARRATOR: To maximise their return, they're turning to Vicki Bokros... 1650 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,999 NARRATOR: To maximise their return, they're turning to Vicki Bokros... 1651 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,279 NARRATOR: To maximise their return, they're turning to Vicki Bokros... 1652 00:40:13,360 --> 00:40:13,999 Hi, guys! Hi, Vicki, how you going? ..and Andrew Kemeny, 1653 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,999 Hi, guys! Hi, Vicki, how you going? ..and Andrew Kemeny, 1654 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:16,479 Hi, guys! Hi, Vicki, how you going? ..and Andrew Kemeny, 1655 00:40:16,560 --> 00:40:17,999 who buy and cut stones. 1656 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,639 who buy and cut stones. 1657 00:40:18,720 --> 00:40:19,999 (WHIRRING) Andrew is renowned for his unusual technique 1658 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,999 (WHIRRING) Andrew is renowned for his unusual technique 1659 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:22,199 (WHIRRING) Andrew is renowned for his unusual technique 1660 00:40:22,280 --> 00:40:23,999 of opal carving in freeform, 1661 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,439 of opal carving in freeform, 1662 00:40:24,520 --> 00:40:25,999 using a precision rotary power tool. 1663 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,639 using a precision rotary power tool. 1664 00:40:27,720 --> 00:40:27,999 So, come and see Andrew, guys. Thank you. 1665 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,999 So, come and see Andrew, guys. Thank you. 1666 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,319 So, come and see Andrew, guys. Thank you. 1667 00:40:30,400 --> 00:40:31,999 Andrew? Hello! 1668 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:32,839 Andrew? Hello! 1669 00:40:32,920 --> 00:40:33,999 Pete and Sam are here with some pretty nice opal. 1670 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,959 Pete and Sam are here with some pretty nice opal. 1671 00:40:36,040 --> 00:40:37,999 G'day, fellas, how you going? How you going, mate? Good, good. 1672 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,079 G'day, fellas, how you going? How you going, mate? Good, good. 1673 00:40:39,160 --> 00:40:39,999 Let's have a look. 1674 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:41,159 Let's have a look. 1675 00:40:41,240 --> 00:40:41,999 Yeah, so the colour under that cap looks absolutely spectacular. Mm. 1676 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,999 Yeah, so the colour under that cap looks absolutely spectacular. Mm. 1677 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:45,399 Yeah, so the colour under that cap looks absolutely spectacular. Mm. 1678 00:40:45,480 --> 00:40:45,999 And what we need to do is we need to very, very gently 1679 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,999 And what we need to do is we need to very, very gently 1680 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,479 And what we need to do is we need to very, very gently 1681 00:40:48,560 --> 00:40:49,999 start taking some of that cap off. Yep. 1682 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,119 start taking some of that cap off. Yep. 1683 00:40:51,200 --> 00:40:51,999 (WHIRRING) 1684 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,199 (WHIRRING) 1685 00:40:57,360 --> 00:40:57,999 When that stone was getting carved, 1686 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,759 When that stone was getting carved, 1687 00:40:59,840 --> 00:40:59,999 I was pretty nervous. 1688 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,839 I was pretty nervous. 1689 00:41:03,240 --> 00:41:03,999 There she comes already. Oh! 1690 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,999 There she comes already. Oh! 1691 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,279 There she comes already. Oh! 1692 00:41:06,360 --> 00:41:07,999 I think once he just started revealing 1693 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:08,559 I think once he just started revealing 1694 00:41:08,640 --> 00:41:09,999 that colour underneath th-that scum, 1695 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,279 that colour underneath th-that scum, 1696 00:41:11,360 --> 00:41:11,999 we just knew it was going to be a gem. 1697 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,359 we just knew it was going to be a gem. 1698 00:41:13,440 --> 00:41:13,999 Oh, wow. It's got a... 1699 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,439 Oh, wow. It's got a... 1700 00:41:15,520 --> 00:41:15,999 It's just got amazing sort of those linear lines in there. 1701 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,999 It's just got amazing sort of those linear lines in there. 1702 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,079 It's just got amazing sort of those linear lines in there. 1703 00:41:19,160 --> 00:41:19,999 They're just stunning. That's the thing. 1704 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,359 They're just stunning. That's the thing. 1705 00:41:21,440 --> 00:41:21,999 It's been underground 100 million years. Yeah. Mm. 1706 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,999 It's been underground 100 million years. Yeah. Mm. 1707 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,559 It's been underground 100 million years. Yeah. Mm. 1708 00:41:24,640 --> 00:41:25,999 And if you didn't do that to it, 1709 00:41:26,000 --> 00:41:27,039 And if you didn't do that to it, 1710 00:41:27,120 --> 00:41:27,999 it would never be seen. 1711 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,119 it would never be seen. 1712 00:41:31,880 --> 00:41:31,999 NARRATOR: Partly rubbed, this black opal nobby 1713 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,999 NARRATOR: Partly rubbed, this black opal nobby 1714 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:34,719 NARRATOR: Partly rubbed, this black opal nobby 1715 00:41:34,800 --> 00:41:35,999 weighs nine grams or 45 carats. 1716 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,639 weighs nine grams or 45 carats. 1717 00:41:37,720 --> 00:41:37,999 It's double-sided, adorned 1718 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:39,919 It's double-sided, adorned 1719 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:41,999 with brilliant blues and fiery reds - 1720 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,359 with brilliant blues and fiery reds - 1721 00:41:42,440 --> 00:41:43,999 a rare and highly-prized find. 1722 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,559 a rare and highly-prized find. 1723 00:41:45,640 --> 00:41:45,999 That's incredible colour. 1724 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:47,639 That's incredible colour. 1725 00:41:48,880 --> 00:41:49,999 Wow, some beautiful red! Yeah, yeah. (CHUCKLES) 1726 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,759 Wow, some beautiful red! Yeah, yeah. (CHUCKLES) 1727 00:41:51,840 --> 00:41:51,999 Yeah, the blue... That's amazing. 1728 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,839 Yeah, the blue... That's amazing. 1729 00:41:53,920 --> 00:41:53,999 The blues on the back of it. Yeah. 1730 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,959 The blues on the back of it. Yeah. 1731 00:41:56,040 --> 00:41:57,999 45 carats. Yeah, just under 45. Yep. 1732 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:59,679 45 carats. Yeah, just under 45. Yep. 1733 00:41:59,760 --> 00:41:59,999 What are you guys thinking? 1734 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,759 What are you guys thinking? 1735 00:42:02,680 --> 00:42:03,999 3,000 a carat. Yeah, right. 1736 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:04,759 3,000 a carat. Yeah, right. 1737 00:42:06,200 --> 00:42:07,999 Hope I'm not too cheap. (LAUGHS) 1738 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,159 Hope I'm not too cheap. (LAUGHS) 1739 00:42:09,240 --> 00:42:09,999 You're never too cheap, Peter, Sam! 1740 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,999 You're never too cheap, Peter, Sam! 1741 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,039 You're never too cheap, Peter, Sam! 1742 00:42:12,120 --> 00:42:13,999 (PETER AND SAM CHUCKLE) Oh. 1743 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:14,119 (PETER AND SAM CHUCKLE) Oh. 1744 00:42:19,320 --> 00:42:19,999 Like, I've had a really good look at it. 1745 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,719 Like, I've had a really good look at it. 1746 00:42:21,800 --> 00:42:21,999 The best I could offer at this stage would be 55,000 for the piece. 1747 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:23,999 The best I could offer at this stage would be 55,000 for the piece. 1748 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,799 The best I could offer at this stage would be 55,000 for the piece. 1749 00:42:26,920 --> 00:42:27,999 Wow, that's...that's a great offer. 1750 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,479 Wow, that's...that's a great offer. 1751 00:42:29,560 --> 00:42:29,999 That's good. Yeah. Yep. And then you've got the other parcels. 1752 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,999 That's good. Yeah. Yep. And then you've got the other parcels. 1753 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:32,759 That's good. Yeah. Yep. And then you've got the other parcels. 1754 00:42:32,840 --> 00:42:33,999 Yeah, those two there. 1755 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:34,839 Yeah, those two there. 1756 00:42:34,920 --> 00:42:35,999 One was ten and one was eight. Yeah. Yeah. 1757 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,239 One was ten and one was eight. Yeah. Yeah. 1758 00:42:37,320 --> 00:42:37,999 You'd be looking at about, um... 1759 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,439 You'd be looking at about, um... 1760 00:42:39,520 --> 00:42:39,999 73,000 in total. 1761 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:41,719 73,000 in total. 1762 00:42:41,800 --> 00:42:41,999 Yeah. It's been great. Excellent. 1763 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,799 Yeah. It's been great. Excellent. 1764 00:42:43,880 --> 00:42:43,999 Vicki's offer gives a certain $73,000 1765 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:45,999 Vicki's offer gives a certain $73,000 1766 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:46,919 Vicki's offer gives a certain $73,000 1767 00:42:47,000 --> 00:42:47,999 for this opal parcel, 1768 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,999 for this opal parcel, 1769 00:42:49,080 --> 00:42:49,999 but Pete is holding off on accepting the offer. 1770 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,679 but Pete is holding off on accepting the offer. 1771 00:42:51,760 --> 00:42:51,999 That's just the minimum I'm going to get. 1772 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,799 That's just the minimum I'm going to get. 1773 00:42:53,880 --> 00:42:53,999 I believe I will get more than that. 1774 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,879 I believe I will get more than that. 1775 00:42:55,960 --> 00:42:55,999 Yeah, I'm stoked. I am rapt. 1776 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:57,999 Yeah, I'm stoked. I am rapt. 1777 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:58,119 Yeah, I'm stoked. I am rapt. 1778 00:42:59,600 --> 00:42:59,999 Seeing this sort of quality of material come out 1779 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,959 Seeing this sort of quality of material come out 1780 00:43:02,040 --> 00:43:03,999 from a new claim, if it keeps producing like this, 1781 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:04,799 from a new claim, if it keeps producing like this, 1782 00:43:04,880 --> 00:43:05,999 the sky's the limit. 1783 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,279 the sky's the limit. 1784 00:43:07,360 --> 00:43:07,999 If it keeps going like that, I'll be able to retire at 22! 1785 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,999 If it keeps going like that, I'll be able to retire at 22! 1786 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:10,599 If it keeps going like that, I'll be able to retire at 22! 1787 00:43:11,960 --> 00:43:11,999 This season we had a target of $100,000. 1788 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,999 This season we had a target of $100,000. 1789 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:15,919 This season we had a target of $100,000. 1790 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,999 We've smashed it. We have. We've got... 1791 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,759 We've smashed it. We have. 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