"Outback Opal Hunters" Going Under

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal hunters... 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,719 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal hunters... 3 00:00:03,800 --> 00:00:03,999 This is what I wanted to show you. 20-ton Hitachi excavator. 4 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:05,999 This is what I wanted to show you. 20-ton Hitachi excavator. 5 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,559 This is what I wanted to show you. 20-ton Hitachi excavator. 6 00:00:07,640 --> 00:00:07,999 ..The Rookies face tension. 7 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,799 ..The Rookies face tension. 8 00:00:09,880 --> 00:00:09,999 Does it mean that you just wanna mine by yourself? 9 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,999 Does it mean that you just wanna mine by yourself? 10 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,279 Does it mean that you just wanna mine by yourself? 11 00:00:12,360 --> 00:00:13,999 And the new partner leads them on a wild goose chase. 12 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:15,999 And the new partner leads them on a wild goose chase. 13 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,319 And the new partner leads them on a wild goose chase. 14 00:00:17,400 --> 00:00:17,999 I just can't take it any more. 15 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,399 I just can't take it any more. 16 00:00:19,480 --> 00:00:19,999 Whoo-hoo! The Cooke Brothers season is off to a bad start... 17 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,999 Whoo-hoo! The Cooke Brothers season is off to a bad start... 18 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,559 Whoo-hoo! The Cooke Brothers season is off to a bad start... 19 00:00:23,640 --> 00:00:23,999 Pull the cable for (BLEEP) sake. 20 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,999 Pull the cable for (BLEEP) sake. 21 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:26,159 Pull the cable for (BLEEP) sake. 22 00:00:26,240 --> 00:00:27,999 ..heading below ground for the first time in years. 23 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:29,359 ..heading below ground for the first time in years. 24 00:00:29,440 --> 00:00:29,999 I really (BLEEP) it up that time, Ollie. 25 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,679 I really (BLEEP) it up that time, Ollie. 26 00:00:31,760 --> 00:00:31,999 And Col's Crew... (BLEEP) 27 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,759 And Col's Crew... (BLEEP) 28 00:00:33,840 --> 00:00:33,999 ..is called in on an emergency repair... 29 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,999 ..is called in on an emergency repair... 30 00:00:36,080 --> 00:00:37,839 The Opalton circus continues. 31 00:00:37,920 --> 00:00:37,999 ..wrestling with a one-ton tyre chain. 32 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,999 ..wrestling with a one-ton tyre chain. 33 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:40,599 ..wrestling with a one-ton tyre chain. 34 00:00:40,680 --> 00:00:41,999 It's gonna go. 35 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,679 It's gonna go. 36 00:00:46,680 --> 00:00:47,999 # Money 37 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,639 # Money 38 00:00:50,280 --> 00:00:51,999 # And fancy clothes 39 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:53,799 # And fancy clothes 40 00:00:57,840 --> 00:00:57,999 # Telling you what to do 41 00:00:58,000 --> 00:00:59,599 # Telling you what to do 42 00:00:59,680 --> 00:00:59,999 # The right way to live 43 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,639 # The right way to live 44 00:01:01,720 --> 00:01:01,999 # And where to go # 45 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:03,999 # And where to go # 46 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:04,239 # And where to go # 47 00:01:11,200 --> 00:01:11,999 How are you going? How are you going? Good to see you. 48 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,999 How are you going? How are you going? Good to see you. 49 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:14,199 How are you going? How are you going? Good to see you. 50 00:01:15,360 --> 00:01:15,999 Together for the first time this season, 51 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,999 Together for the first time this season, 52 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:18,039 Together for the first time this season, 53 00:01:18,120 --> 00:01:19,999 Rookies, Dan and Justin haven't yet made a single cent 54 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,799 Rookies, Dan and Justin haven't yet made a single cent 55 00:01:21,880 --> 00:01:21,999 of their combined $150,000 target. 56 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,999 of their combined $150,000 target. 57 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,999 of their combined $150,000 target. 58 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:26,239 of their combined $150,000 target. 59 00:01:26,320 --> 00:01:27,999 The opal they're chasing is Coober Pedy's white opal, 60 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,999 The opal they're chasing is Coober Pedy's white opal, 61 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,239 The opal they're chasing is Coober Pedy's white opal, 62 00:01:30,320 --> 00:01:31,999 first mined here in 1915 and worth up to $7,500 a gram. 63 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:33,999 first mined here in 1915 and worth up to $7,500 a gram. 64 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:35,719 first mined here in 1915 and worth up to $7,500 a gram. 65 00:01:37,320 --> 00:01:37,999 But there's trouble brewing between the mining partners. 66 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,999 But there's trouble brewing between the mining partners. 67 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:40,519 But there's trouble brewing between the mining partners. 68 00:01:40,600 --> 00:01:41,999 Justin has a lot more time to go mining 69 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,799 Justin has a lot more time to go mining 70 00:01:42,880 --> 00:01:43,999 and he'll be up in Coober Pedy a lot more. 71 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,519 and he'll be up in Coober Pedy a lot more. 72 00:01:45,600 --> 00:01:45,999 Family commitments mean Dan can only mine 73 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,999 Family commitments mean Dan can only mine 74 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,319 Family commitments mean Dan can only mine 75 00:01:48,400 --> 00:01:49,999 one week out of every six. All right. Here we go. 76 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:51,879 one week out of every six. All right. Here we go. 77 00:01:51,960 --> 00:01:51,999 But Justin isn't waiting. 78 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,999 But Justin isn't waiting. 79 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,039 But Justin isn't waiting. 80 00:01:54,120 --> 00:01:55,999 Gripped by opal fever he's staked a solo claim and brought his own excavator 81 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,999 Gripped by opal fever he's staked a solo claim and brought his own excavator 82 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:59,359 Gripped by opal fever he's staked a solo claim and brought his own excavator 83 00:01:59,440 --> 00:01:59,999 that isn't part of his deal with Dan. 84 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,999 that isn't part of his deal with Dan. 85 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:02,359 that isn't part of his deal with Dan. 86 00:02:02,440 --> 00:02:03,999 This is what I wanted to show you. 87 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:04,439 This is what I wanted to show you. 88 00:02:04,520 --> 00:02:05,999 Wow-de-dow! Look at that. 89 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,519 Wow-de-dow! Look at that. 90 00:02:06,600 --> 00:02:07,999 20-ton Hitachi excavator. 91 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,479 20-ton Hitachi excavator. 92 00:02:09,560 --> 00:02:09,999 Good machine. I'm pretty happy with it. 93 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,559 Good machine. I'm pretty happy with it. 94 00:02:11,640 --> 00:02:11,999 It's survived a month of me learning on it. 95 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,999 It's survived a month of me learning on it. 96 00:02:14,080 --> 00:02:15,999 I'm sure it will survive a bit longer. 97 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:16,079 I'm sure it will survive a bit longer. 98 00:02:16,160 --> 00:02:17,999 Wow, you certainly stepped it up a notch. 99 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,759 Wow, you certainly stepped it up a notch. 100 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:21,999 I'm not sure how I feel about this claim 101 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,919 I'm not sure how I feel about this claim 102 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,999 that Justin has on his own. 103 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,279 that Justin has on his own. 104 00:02:27,360 --> 00:02:27,999 So you decided to go 105 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,999 So you decided to go 106 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:30,999 So you decided to go 107 00:02:31,080 --> 00:02:31,999 and buy an excavator for your own mining operation. Yeah? 108 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,999 and buy an excavator for your own mining operation. Yeah? 109 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,999 and buy an excavator for your own mining operation. Yeah? 110 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,159 and buy an excavator for your own mining operation. Yeah? 111 00:02:36,240 --> 00:02:37,999 Yeah, as an individual you can do that. 112 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,839 Yeah, as an individual you can do that. 113 00:02:38,920 --> 00:02:39,999 Of course, you can. Of course, you can. 114 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,559 Of course, you can. Of course, you can. 115 00:02:42,600 --> 00:02:43,999 I'm just asking the question, 116 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:44,599 I'm just asking the question, 117 00:02:44,680 --> 00:02:45,999 are we still going to mine together in the future or 118 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,999 are we still going to mine together in the future or 119 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,079 are we still going to mine together in the future or 120 00:02:48,160 --> 00:02:49,999 does it mean that you just wanna mine by yourself? 121 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:50,919 does it mean that you just wanna mine by yourself? 122 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:51,999 It is tricky now that Justin's got his own mining machinery, the excavator. 123 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,999 It is tricky now that Justin's got his own mining machinery, the excavator. 124 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,879 It is tricky now that Justin's got his own mining machinery, the excavator. 125 00:02:55,960 --> 00:02:55,999 Um, what's it gonna look like in the future for us? 126 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,999 Um, what's it gonna look like in the future for us? 127 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,479 Um, what's it gonna look like in the future for us? 128 00:02:59,560 --> 00:02:59,999 What do you think? I'm asking you. 129 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,999 What do you think? I'm asking you. 130 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:02,119 What do you think? I'm asking you. 131 00:03:03,240 --> 00:03:03,999 It's not like working on the same claim and I'm doing it by myself. 132 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:05,999 It's not like working on the same claim and I'm doing it by myself. 133 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,999 It's not like working on the same claim and I'm doing it by myself. 134 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:08,039 It's not like working on the same claim and I'm doing it by myself. 135 00:03:08,120 --> 00:03:09,999 No. I'm working on my own claim up here. 136 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,359 No. I'm working on my own claim up here. 137 00:03:11,440 --> 00:03:11,999 Um, you know, because you can't come up. 138 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,999 Um, you know, because you can't come up. 139 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:14,799 Um, you know, because you can't come up. 140 00:03:14,880 --> 00:03:15,999 So, um, when I do come up every six weeks, 141 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:17,999 So, um, when I do come up every six weeks, 142 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,359 So, um, when I do come up every six weeks, 143 00:03:19,440 --> 00:03:19,999 what are we going to do? 144 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,439 what are we going to do? 145 00:03:21,520 --> 00:03:21,999 It comes down to the point whether you actually wanna be a hobby miner or real miner. 146 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:23,999 It comes down to the point whether you actually wanna be a hobby miner or real miner. 147 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,679 It comes down to the point whether you actually wanna be a hobby miner or real miner. 148 00:03:25,760 --> 00:03:25,999 That's the bottom line. 149 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,959 That's the bottom line. 150 00:03:28,040 --> 00:03:29,999 You know, do we want to scavenge around for little bits that 151 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,599 You know, do we want to scavenge around for little bits that 152 00:03:31,680 --> 00:03:31,999 old miners left in the tunnels that they dug? 153 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,999 old miners left in the tunnels that they dug? 154 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:34,079 old miners left in the tunnels that they dug? 155 00:03:34,160 --> 00:03:35,999 Or do you wanna open up a new ground and become a proper miner 156 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,519 Or do you wanna open up a new ground and become a proper miner 157 00:03:37,600 --> 00:03:37,999 and find potentially millions of dollars? 158 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,999 and find potentially millions of dollars? 159 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:40,879 and find potentially millions of dollars? 160 00:03:40,960 --> 00:03:41,999 We've done really well with underground mining so far. 161 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,639 We've done really well with underground mining so far. 162 00:03:43,720 --> 00:03:43,999 It is dangerous underground. And I just wanna eliminate those risks. 163 00:03:44,000 --> 00:03:45,999 It is dangerous underground. And I just wanna eliminate those risks. 164 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,439 It is dangerous underground. And I just wanna eliminate those risks. 165 00:03:48,720 --> 00:03:49,999 I mean, the ball's in your court if you wanna mine above ground 166 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:51,719 I mean, the ball's in your court if you wanna mine above ground 167 00:03:51,800 --> 00:03:51,999 you've gotta get a machine otherwise you can't mine. 168 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:53,999 you've gotta get a machine otherwise you can't mine. 169 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,239 you've gotta get a machine otherwise you can't mine. 170 00:03:59,280 --> 00:03:59,999 OK. Question is though... 171 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,999 OK. Question is though... 172 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:02,759 OK. Question is though... 173 00:04:03,760 --> 00:04:03,999 ..while I'm here now, what are we gonna do? 174 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,999 ..while I'm here now, what are we gonna do? 175 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,079 ..while I'm here now, what are we gonna do? 176 00:04:12,800 --> 00:04:13,999 How about this week, you know, we go underground 177 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,119 How about this week, you know, we go underground 178 00:04:15,200 --> 00:04:15,999 and see what we can find? 179 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,439 and see what we can find? 180 00:04:17,520 --> 00:04:17,999 You know, we might be able to find 30, 40 grand for an excavator. 181 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,999 You know, we might be able to find 30, 40 grand for an excavator. 182 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:20,719 You know, we might be able to find 30, 40 grand for an excavator. 183 00:04:20,800 --> 00:04:21,999 Who knows? That'd be good. That'd be all right. 184 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,159 Who knows? That'd be good. That'd be all right. 185 00:04:23,240 --> 00:04:23,999 Yeah, that's perfect. Why don't we do that? 186 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,999 Yeah, that's perfect. Why don't we do that? 187 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:26,639 Yeah, that's perfect. Why don't we do that? 188 00:04:26,720 --> 00:04:27,999 All right. Sounds cool. 189 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:28,719 All right. Sounds cool. 190 00:04:35,400 --> 00:04:35,999 Opalton, remote Central Queensland. 191 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,999 Opalton, remote Central Queensland. 192 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:38,319 Opalton, remote Central Queensland. 193 00:04:40,240 --> 00:04:41,999 Just a handful of makeshift mining camps 194 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,039 Just a handful of makeshift mining camps 195 00:04:43,120 --> 00:04:43,999 120kms from the nearest town. 196 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,999 120kms from the nearest town. 197 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:46,319 120kms from the nearest town. 198 00:04:47,520 --> 00:04:47,999 Here, temperatures can reach the high 40s. 199 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,999 Here, temperatures can reach the high 40s. 200 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:50,559 Here, temperatures can reach the high 40s. 201 00:04:52,320 --> 00:04:53,999 Far off the grid, its brutal conditions have beaten many miners. 202 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,999 Far off the grid, its brutal conditions have beaten many miners. 203 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:56,679 Far off the grid, its brutal conditions have beaten many miners. 204 00:04:57,680 --> 00:04:57,999 Its most recent victim is renowned opal miner, Col Duff, 205 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:59,999 Its most recent victim is renowned opal miner, Col Duff, 206 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,879 Its most recent victim is renowned opal miner, Col Duff, 207 00:05:01,960 --> 00:05:01,999 recuperating from a mosquito-borne virus that hospitalised him. 208 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,999 recuperating from a mosquito-borne virus that hospitalised him. 209 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,959 recuperating from a mosquito-borne virus that hospitalised him. 210 00:05:06,040 --> 00:05:07,999 They did a blood test and a bunch of tests 211 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:08,119 They did a blood test and a bunch of tests 212 00:05:08,200 --> 00:05:09,999 and, yeah, it was confirmed to be Barmah Forest fever. 213 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:11,999 and, yeah, it was confirmed to be Barmah Forest fever. 214 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,079 and, yeah, it was confirmed to be Barmah Forest fever. 215 00:05:12,160 --> 00:05:13,999 And it's like a truck runs over you 216 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:14,599 And it's like a truck runs over you 217 00:05:14,680 --> 00:05:15,999 and every part of your body's hurting, you know, even your eyeballs. 218 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,999 and every part of your body's hurting, you know, even your eyeballs. 219 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,919 and every part of your body's hurting, you know, even your eyeballs. 220 00:05:19,000 --> 00:05:19,999 I've just gotta get better and then I can get serious. 221 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:21,999 I've just gotta get better and then I can get serious. 222 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:22,319 I've just gotta get better and then I can get serious. 223 00:05:24,400 --> 00:05:25,999 Without Col, partners Aaron and Greg, are pushing on. 224 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,999 Without Col, partners Aaron and Greg, are pushing on. 225 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:28,319 Without Col, partners Aaron and Greg, are pushing on. 226 00:05:28,400 --> 00:05:29,999 Pity Col wasn't here, eh? It makes a bit easier. 227 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,159 Pity Col wasn't here, eh? It makes a bit easier. 228 00:05:31,240 --> 00:05:31,999 But it doesn't matter you gotta keep going. 229 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,639 But it doesn't matter you gotta keep going. 230 00:05:33,720 --> 00:05:33,999 They're digging Aaron's dad's old claim, Dragonfly, 231 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,999 They're digging Aaron's dad's old claim, Dragonfly, 232 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,399 They're digging Aaron's dad's old claim, Dragonfly, 233 00:05:37,480 --> 00:05:37,999 hunting boulder opal, worth up to $20,000 a gram. 234 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,999 hunting boulder opal, worth up to $20,000 a gram. 235 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,999 hunting boulder opal, worth up to $20,000 a gram. 236 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,759 hunting boulder opal, worth up to $20,000 a gram. 237 00:05:42,840 --> 00:05:43,999 But, after six weeks of hard graft 238 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:45,359 But, after six weeks of hard graft 239 00:05:45,440 --> 00:05:45,999 they've only made $2,000 240 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,439 they've only made $2,000 241 00:05:47,520 --> 00:05:47,999 of this season's $120,000 target. 242 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,999 of this season's $120,000 target. 243 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:50,839 of this season's $120,000 target. 244 00:05:52,680 --> 00:05:53,999 I'll shave you that bottom down there first. Righto. 245 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,559 I'll shave you that bottom down there first. Righto. 246 00:05:55,640 --> 00:05:55,999 It's just how it is. You can make plenty of money digging opal. 247 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,999 It's just how it is. You can make plenty of money digging opal. 248 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:58,999 It's just how it is. You can make plenty of money digging opal. 249 00:05:59,080 --> 00:05:59,999 It can also send you broke if you get it wrong too. 250 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,719 It can also send you broke if you get it wrong too. 251 00:06:01,800 --> 00:06:01,999 Cos every day you work is a day you're going broker. 252 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,999 Cos every day you work is a day you're going broker. 253 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:04,999 Cos every day you work is a day you're going broker. 254 00:06:05,080 --> 00:06:05,999 That's a big rock, Greg. Yeah, we gotta keep an eye on them. 255 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,999 That's a big rock, Greg. Yeah, we gotta keep an eye on them. 256 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:08,079 That's a big rock, Greg. Yeah, we gotta keep an eye on them. 257 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:16,074 258 00:06:23,480 --> 00:06:23,999 Put it in the lucky bucket, mate. It's gonna go in the lucky bucket. 259 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,999 Put it in the lucky bucket, mate. It's gonna go in the lucky bucket. 260 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:26,839 Put it in the lucky bucket, mate. It's gonna go in the lucky bucket. 261 00:06:26,920 --> 00:06:27,999 It's a sign the claim might be about to deliver. 262 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:29,999 It's a sign the claim might be about to deliver. 263 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,199 It's a sign the claim might be about to deliver. 264 00:06:30,280 --> 00:06:31,999 But they've already promised to help a fellow miner. 265 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,239 But they've already promised to help a fellow miner. 266 00:06:33,320 --> 00:06:33,999 We're ready to go, mate? Yeah. 267 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,679 We're ready to go, mate? Yeah. 268 00:06:46,560 --> 00:06:47,999 We're gonna stop mining. We're gonna go and give our mate a hand 269 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,719 We're gonna stop mining. We're gonna go and give our mate a hand 270 00:06:49,800 --> 00:06:49,999 cos he's gotta put these tyres on his dump truck. It's stopping him from mining. 271 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:51,999 cos he's gotta put these tyres on his dump truck. It's stopping him from mining. 272 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,919 cos he's gotta put these tyres on his dump truck. It's stopping him from mining. 273 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,999 It's not ideal timing for us cos we wanna get through this ground. 274 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,399 It's not ideal timing for us cos we wanna get through this ground. 275 00:06:57,480 --> 00:06:57,999 But we help each other out out here to get him digging too. 276 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,999 But we help each other out out here to get him digging too. 277 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,999 But we help each other out out here to get him digging too. 278 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:02,079 But we help each other out out here to get him digging too. 279 00:07:02,160 --> 00:07:03,999 They'll be heading 30kms into the bush 280 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,199 They'll be heading 30kms into the bush 281 00:07:05,280 --> 00:07:05,999 to the camp of opal miner, Charlie Prodanov. 282 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,999 to the camp of opal miner, Charlie Prodanov. 283 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:08,439 to the camp of opal miner, Charlie Prodanov. 284 00:07:08,520 --> 00:07:09,999 Charlie's 50-ton dump truck has two one-ton tyres damaged beyond repair. 285 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,999 Charlie's 50-ton dump truck has two one-ton tyres damaged beyond repair. 286 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,719 Charlie's 50-ton dump truck has two one-ton tyres damaged beyond repair. 287 00:07:17,400 --> 00:07:17,999 Aaron and Greg have already picked up the replacement. 288 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,999 Aaron and Greg have already picked up the replacement. 289 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:20,599 Aaron and Greg have already picked up the replacement. 290 00:07:20,680 --> 00:07:21,999 We're gonna take 'em over there and give him a hand to put 'em on. 291 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,999 We're gonna take 'em over there and give him a hand to put 'em on. 292 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,039 We're gonna take 'em over there and give him a hand to put 'em on. 293 00:07:24,120 --> 00:07:25,999 Yeah, bring it over. Give it all, Greg! 294 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,159 Yeah, bring it over. Give it all, Greg! 295 00:07:27,240 --> 00:07:27,999 That'll do it, mate. She's not gonna go anyway. All right, Greg. 296 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,999 That'll do it, mate. She's not gonna go anyway. All right, Greg. 297 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,999 That'll do it, mate. She's not gonna go anyway. All right, Greg. 298 00:07:31,080 --> 00:07:31,999 But time helping Charlie... Taxi! 299 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,639 But time helping Charlie... Taxi! 300 00:07:33,720 --> 00:07:33,999 ..is precious time not spent hunting opal. 301 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:35,999 ..is precious time not spent hunting opal. 302 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,679 ..is precious time not spent hunting opal. 303 00:07:42,520 --> 00:07:43,999 (RATTLING) (BLEEP) 304 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:44,519 (RATTLING) (BLEEP) 305 00:07:45,440 --> 00:07:45,999 And now they've got truck trouble of their own. 306 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:47,999 And now they've got truck trouble of their own. 307 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,599 And now they've got truck trouble of their own. 308 00:07:50,320 --> 00:07:51,999 (BLEEP) 309 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:52,319 (BLEEP) 310 00:08:00,080 --> 00:08:01,999 Lightning Ridge, New South Wales. 311 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:02,719 Lightning Ridge, New South Wales. 312 00:08:02,800 --> 00:08:03,999 This is the hunting ground of brothers Mick and Pete Cooke. 313 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,999 This is the hunting ground of brothers Mick and Pete Cooke. 314 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,999 This is the hunting ground of brothers Mick and Pete Cooke. 315 00:08:08,480 --> 00:08:09,999 We never do it the standard way. We like trying to reinvent the wheel. 316 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:11,999 We never do it the standard way. We like trying to reinvent the wheel. 317 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:12,359 We never do it the standard way. We like trying to reinvent the wheel. 318 00:08:12,440 --> 00:08:13,999 Their prize, the most expensive opal in the world - black opal. 319 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,999 Their prize, the most expensive opal in the world - black opal. 320 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:17,839 Their prize, the most expensive opal in the world - black opal. 321 00:08:17,920 --> 00:08:17,999 The darker the background, the higher the value. 322 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,999 The darker the background, the higher the value. 323 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:20,839 The darker the background, the higher the value. 324 00:08:23,360 --> 00:08:23,999 The finest can be worth up to $25,000 a gram in the rough. 325 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,999 The finest can be worth up to $25,000 a gram in the rough. 326 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,999 The finest can be worth up to $25,000 a gram in the rough. 327 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:28,199 The finest can be worth up to $25,000 a gram in the rough. 328 00:08:28,280 --> 00:08:29,999 500 times more than gold. 329 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:30,919 500 times more than gold. 330 00:08:32,200 --> 00:08:33,999 Committed rust junkies, the brothers have been chasing opal together for 20 years. 331 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:35,999 Committed rust junkies, the brothers have been chasing opal together for 20 years. 332 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,479 Committed rust junkies, the brothers have been chasing opal together for 20 years. 333 00:08:37,560 --> 00:08:37,999 A lot more fun. Ah, yeah, it's more fun. 334 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,999 A lot more fun. Ah, yeah, it's more fun. 335 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:40,119 A lot more fun. Ah, yeah, it's more fun. 336 00:08:41,560 --> 00:08:41,999 In the hunt for new ways of digging opal, 337 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,999 In the hunt for new ways of digging opal, 338 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:44,479 In the hunt for new ways of digging opal, 339 00:08:44,560 --> 00:08:45,999 they've amassed three yards full of homemade contraptions. 340 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:47,999 they've amassed three yards full of homemade contraptions. 341 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,519 they've amassed three yards full of homemade contraptions. 342 00:08:48,600 --> 00:08:49,999 Just another project. 343 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:51,079 Just another project. 344 00:08:51,160 --> 00:08:51,999 Last season they fell well short of their target. 345 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,999 Last season they fell well short of their target. 346 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,479 Last season they fell well short of their target. 347 00:08:55,560 --> 00:08:55,999 Couple of 100 grand would've been nice. 348 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,719 Couple of 100 grand would've been nice. 349 00:08:57,800 --> 00:08:57,999 But I think we might've got a couple of hundred dollars really. 350 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:59,999 But I think we might've got a couple of hundred dollars really. 351 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,599 But I think we might've got a couple of hundred dollars really. 352 00:09:01,680 --> 00:09:01,999 We didn't make any money. It cost money. 353 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,999 We didn't make any money. It cost money. 354 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:04,079 We didn't make any money. It cost money. 355 00:09:05,360 --> 00:09:05,999 This season they're again aiming for $200,000. 356 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,999 This season they're again aiming for $200,000. 357 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,999 This season they're again aiming for $200,000. 358 00:09:10,080 --> 00:09:11,999 To hit their target they've decided to take a risk and dig underground. 359 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,999 To hit their target they've decided to take a risk and dig underground. 360 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:14,879 To hit their target they've decided to take a risk and dig underground. 361 00:09:14,960 --> 00:09:15,999 Three kilometres from town, they have a mine at Hidden Valley 362 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,999 Three kilometres from town, they have a mine at Hidden Valley 363 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,559 Three kilometres from town, they have a mine at Hidden Valley 364 00:09:18,640 --> 00:09:19,999 that Mick's convinced will deliver. 365 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,119 that Mick's convinced will deliver. 366 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:21,999 I'm keen to get out to Hidden Valley. I think we might hit a pocket there. 367 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,999 I'm keen to get out to Hidden Valley. I think we might hit a pocket there. 368 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,319 I'm keen to get out to Hidden Valley. I think we might hit a pocket there. 369 00:09:25,400 --> 00:09:25,999 It's just a...just a gut feeling I've got. 370 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,999 It's just a...just a gut feeling I've got. 371 00:09:28,080 --> 00:09:29,999 Quite confident, actually. 372 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,999 Quite confident, actually. 373 00:09:31,080 --> 00:09:31,999 Brother Pete is less hopeful. 374 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,679 Brother Pete is less hopeful. 375 00:09:33,760 --> 00:09:33,999 Yeah, well, you know, I'm not that confident, but what can you do? 376 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,999 Yeah, well, you know, I'm not that confident, but what can you do? 377 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,719 Yeah, well, you know, I'm not that confident, but what can you do? 378 00:09:37,800 --> 00:09:37,999 If we get down here and move some dirt we might be able to prove it otherwise. 379 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,999 If we get down here and move some dirt we might be able to prove it otherwise. 380 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,999 If we get down here and move some dirt we might be able to prove it otherwise. 381 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,279 If we get down here and move some dirt we might be able to prove it otherwise. 382 00:09:42,360 --> 00:09:43,999 Let's hope so, eh? I know so. Have faith. 383 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,599 Let's hope so, eh? I know so. Have faith. 384 00:09:46,640 --> 00:09:47,999 The brother's last mined Hidden Valley six years ago with little success. 385 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,999 The brother's last mined Hidden Valley six years ago with little success. 386 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,639 The brother's last mined Hidden Valley six years ago with little success. 387 00:09:51,720 --> 00:09:51,999 But news has spread of recent finds in the area 388 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,999 But news has spread of recent finds in the area 389 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,679 But news has spread of recent finds in the area 390 00:09:54,760 --> 00:09:55,999 and the boys want to give it one more try. 391 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,359 and the boys want to give it one more try. 392 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:01,999 Joining the brothers this season is rookie and friend of the family 393 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,999 Joining the brothers this season is rookie and friend of the family 394 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:04,799 Joining the brothers this season is rookie and friend of the family 395 00:10:04,880 --> 00:10:05,999 19-year-old Sam Westra. 396 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,759 19-year-old Sam Westra. 397 00:10:07,840 --> 00:10:07,999 I left my home town in northeast Victoria a couple of weeks ago 398 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,999 I left my home town in northeast Victoria a couple of weeks ago 399 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,999 I left my home town in northeast Victoria a couple of weeks ago 400 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,119 I left my home town in northeast Victoria a couple of weeks ago 401 00:10:12,200 --> 00:10:13,999 cos I wasn't really enjoying what I was doing. 402 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:14,599 cos I wasn't really enjoying what I was doing. 403 00:10:14,680 --> 00:10:15,999 I called up my parents and asked them what I should do from there 404 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,999 I called up my parents and asked them what I should do from there 405 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,519 I called up my parents and asked them what I should do from there 406 00:10:18,600 --> 00:10:19,999 and they said "Oh, well, Peter's in Lightning Ridge." 407 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,999 and they said "Oh, well, Peter's in Lightning Ridge." 408 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:22,399 and they said "Oh, well, Peter's in Lightning Ridge." 409 00:10:23,400 --> 00:10:23,999 They say that once you lick opal you'll never go back. 410 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,999 They say that once you lick opal you'll never go back. 411 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:26,559 They say that once you lick opal you'll never go back. 412 00:10:26,640 --> 00:10:27,999 Pete had a nice shiny bit with a bit of colour 413 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,999 Pete had a nice shiny bit with a bit of colour 414 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,159 Pete had a nice shiny bit with a bit of colour 415 00:10:30,240 --> 00:10:31,999 and he said, "Lick it and see what it looks like. 416 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,679 and he said, "Lick it and see what it looks like. 417 00:10:33,760 --> 00:10:33,999 So as soon as I put it in my mouth, 418 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,679 So as soon as I put it in my mouth, 419 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:35,999 yeah, just... Opal fever - you just can't get enough of it. 420 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,999 yeah, just... Opal fever - you just can't get enough of it. 421 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:38,519 yeah, just... Opal fever - you just can't get enough of it. 422 00:10:38,600 --> 00:10:39,999 See the green? Oh, that one's got some colour. 423 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:40,879 See the green? Oh, that one's got some colour. 424 00:10:42,400 --> 00:10:43,639 You're up. 425 00:10:43,720 --> 00:10:43,999 First job, get the power going using their 20-year-old generator. 426 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,999 First job, get the power going using their 20-year-old generator. 427 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:47,999 First job, get the power going using their 20-year-old generator. 428 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,079 First job, get the power going using their 20-year-old generator. 429 00:10:48,560 --> 00:10:49,999 (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 430 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:50,759 (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 431 00:10:54,800 --> 00:10:55,999 (BLEEP) Doesn't sound real flash, does it? 432 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,159 (BLEEP) Doesn't sound real flash, does it? 433 00:10:57,240 --> 00:10:57,999 (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS AND SHUDDERS) 434 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,319 (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS AND SHUDDERS) 435 00:11:01,840 --> 00:11:01,999 (BLEEP) 436 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,839 (BLEEP) 437 00:11:03,920 --> 00:11:03,999 (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 438 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:05,919 (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 439 00:11:06,600 --> 00:11:07,999 Dang! 440 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:08,599 Dang! 441 00:11:09,400 --> 00:11:09,999 Again. 442 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,399 Again. 443 00:11:13,240 --> 00:11:13,999 This is at the heart of the mine, it's the power plant. 444 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,999 This is at the heart of the mine, it's the power plant. 445 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:16,039 This is at the heart of the mine, it's the power plant. 446 00:11:16,120 --> 00:11:17,999 It gives you the lights, runs the power packs for the hydraulics. 447 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,999 It gives you the lights, runs the power packs for the hydraulics. 448 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:20,239 It gives you the lights, runs the power packs for the hydraulics. 449 00:11:20,320 --> 00:11:21,999 Without this you're going nowhere. 450 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:22,319 Without this you're going nowhere. 451 00:11:34,680 --> 00:11:35,999 We could have a look over there. 452 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,679 We could have a look over there. 453 00:11:36,760 --> 00:11:37,999 Back on the hunt for the first time this season, 454 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:39,519 Back on the hunt for the first time this season, 455 00:11:39,600 --> 00:11:39,999 Dan and Justin are in search of an underground mine. 456 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:41,999 Dan and Justin are in search of an underground mine. 457 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,439 Dan and Justin are in search of an underground mine. 458 00:11:44,600 --> 00:11:45,999 Look at it! (LAUGHS) 459 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:46,199 Look at it! (LAUGHS) 460 00:11:46,280 --> 00:11:47,999 Last season, abandoned mines netted them their biggest find. 461 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,999 Last season, abandoned mines netted them their biggest find. 462 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:50,319 Last season, abandoned mines netted them their biggest find. 463 00:11:50,400 --> 00:11:51,999 Is there more in the wall? You will not believe this! 464 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:53,319 Is there more in the wall? You will not believe this! 465 00:11:53,400 --> 00:11:53,999 Really? Yeah! (LAUGHS) 466 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,399 Really? Yeah! (LAUGHS) 467 00:11:56,320 --> 00:11:57,999 Underground mining is one of the most dangerous things you can do up here. 468 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,999 Underground mining is one of the most dangerous things you can do up here. 469 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,519 Underground mining is one of the most dangerous things you can do up here. 470 00:12:00,600 --> 00:12:01,999 You can have rock collapses, you can have things that wanna bite you. 471 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,959 You can have rock collapses, you can have things that wanna bite you. 472 00:12:04,040 --> 00:12:05,999 If something goes wrong, it'll go real wrong, real quick. 473 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,919 If something goes wrong, it'll go real wrong, real quick. 474 00:12:07,880 --> 00:12:07,999 Coober Pedy is peppered with thousands of abandoned mines. 475 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,999 Coober Pedy is peppered with thousands of abandoned mines. 476 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,639 Coober Pedy is peppered with thousands of abandoned mines. 477 00:12:13,240 --> 00:12:13,999 Before they peg a claim, the first challenge is to find mineshaft safe enough to enter. 478 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:15,999 Before they peg a claim, the first challenge is to find mineshaft safe enough to enter. 479 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,999 Before they peg a claim, the first challenge is to find mineshaft safe enough to enter. 480 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,879 Before they peg a claim, the first challenge is to find mineshaft safe enough to enter. 481 00:12:18,960 --> 00:12:19,999 When you have a look at a shaft to go down, 482 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:20,959 When you have a look at a shaft to go down, 483 00:12:21,040 --> 00:12:21,999 you make sure that you've got no loose earth around the top, 484 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,999 you make sure that you've got no loose earth around the top, 485 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,039 you make sure that you've got no loose earth around the top, 486 00:12:24,120 --> 00:12:25,999 otherwise you can slide in and that's it. You're dead. 487 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,239 otherwise you can slide in and that's it. You're dead. 488 00:12:27,320 --> 00:12:27,999 But the other thing you've gotta do is check with a mirror 489 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:29,959 But the other thing you've gotta do is check with a mirror 490 00:12:30,040 --> 00:12:31,999 to look down to the bottom and see whether it opens up into actually the mine. 491 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,639 to look down to the bottom and see whether it opens up into actually the mine. 492 00:12:33,720 --> 00:12:33,999 Because there's no point just going down straight to a shaft and there's nothing there. 493 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:35,999 Because there's no point just going down straight to a shaft and there's nothing there. 494 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,759 Because there's no point just going down straight to a shaft and there's nothing there. 495 00:12:37,840 --> 00:12:37,999 You use a mirror to look down the shaft because you can't get a torch bright enough. 496 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,999 You use a mirror to look down the shaft because you can't get a torch bright enough. 497 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,999 You use a mirror to look down the shaft because you can't get a torch bright enough. 498 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,119 You use a mirror to look down the shaft because you can't get a torch bright enough. 499 00:12:43,280 --> 00:12:43,999 That looks a bit better. Yeah, this is better. 500 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,599 That looks a bit better. Yeah, this is better. 501 00:12:45,680 --> 00:12:45,999 Do you wanna grab me belt? Yeah. I'll have a quick look. 502 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:47,999 Do you wanna grab me belt? Yeah. I'll have a quick look. 503 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,719 Do you wanna grab me belt? Yeah. I'll have a quick look. 504 00:12:50,160 --> 00:12:51,999 (BLEEP) 505 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:52,159 (BLEEP) 506 00:12:52,240 --> 00:12:53,999 I've got you. All right, just wait, wait, wait. Whoa. 507 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,359 I've got you. All right, just wait, wait, wait. Whoa. 508 00:12:55,440 --> 00:12:55,999 Can you see anything? Yeah. Is it open? No. 509 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,999 Can you see anything? Yeah. Is it open? No. 510 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,079 Can you see anything? Yeah. Is it open? No. 511 00:12:59,160 --> 00:12:59,999 This one is a no-goer. 512 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,159 This one is a no-goer. 513 00:13:01,240 --> 00:13:01,999 With no suitable mines, 514 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:03,439 With no suitable mines, 515 00:13:03,520 --> 00:13:03,999 the boys need a plan B. 516 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,959 the boys need a plan B. 517 00:13:06,040 --> 00:13:07,999 We've found holes, but we can't find safe enough ones to go down. 518 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,279 We've found holes, but we can't find safe enough ones to go down. 519 00:13:09,360 --> 00:13:09,999 Hey, we might go and see Jurgen and ask him, he knows 11 Mile. 520 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,999 Hey, we might go and see Jurgen and ask him, he knows 11 Mile. 521 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,919 Hey, we might go and see Jurgen and ask him, he knows 11 Mile. 522 00:13:13,000 --> 00:13:13,999 We really do need a bit of a helping hand, I think. 523 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:15,839 We really do need a bit of a helping hand, I think. 524 00:13:15,920 --> 00:13:15,999 Let's go and see if he's around. All right, let's do it. 525 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:17,999 Let's go and see if he's around. All right, let's do it. 526 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,239 Let's go and see if he's around. All right, let's do it. 527 00:13:19,320 --> 00:13:19,999 Last season, veteran miner, Jurgen Feldheim, 528 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,999 Last season, veteran miner, Jurgen Feldheim, 529 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:22,879 Last season, veteran miner, Jurgen Feldheim, 530 00:13:22,960 --> 00:13:23,999 lent The Rookies his unique hand-built drill 531 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,719 lent The Rookies his unique hand-built drill 532 00:13:25,800 --> 00:13:25,999 that gave them their biggest find. 533 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,999 that gave them their biggest find. 534 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:28,039 that gave them their biggest find. 535 00:13:28,120 --> 00:13:29,999 Jurgen's been quite important to our opal mining career. 536 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,239 Jurgen's been quite important to our opal mining career. 537 00:13:31,320 --> 00:13:31,999 He's given us tools, all of his equipment. 538 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:33,719 He's given us tools, all of his equipment. 539 00:13:33,800 --> 00:13:33,999 He's given us, most importantly, his advice and his secrets in finding opal. 540 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:35,999 He's given us, most importantly, his advice and his secrets in finding opal. 541 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,999 He's given us, most importantly, his advice and his secrets in finding opal. 542 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:38,399 He's given us, most importantly, his advice and his secrets in finding opal. 543 00:13:38,480 --> 00:13:39,999 That's priceless in my books. 544 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,479 That's priceless in my books. 545 00:14:00,200 --> 00:14:01,999 Ooh, crunchy. 546 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:02,079 Ooh, crunchy. 547 00:14:05,480 --> 00:14:05,999 Jurgen's invited the boys to team up with him 548 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,999 Jurgen's invited the boys to team up with him 549 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:08,359 Jurgen's invited the boys to team up with him 550 00:14:08,440 --> 00:14:09,999 in one of his underground mines. 551 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:10,799 in one of his underground mines. 552 00:14:10,880 --> 00:14:11,999 Any opal found will be split 50/50. 553 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,999 Any opal found will be split 50/50. 554 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:14,839 Any opal found will be split 50/50. 555 00:14:14,920 --> 00:14:15,999 Some of the old miners said to us, you know, just be careful, opal can change things. 556 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,999 Some of the old miners said to us, you know, just be careful, opal can change things. 557 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,599 Some of the old miners said to us, you know, just be careful, opal can change things. 558 00:14:20,640 --> 00:14:21,999 At Jurgen's claim, The Rookies are faced with dangers of an unknown mine. 559 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:23,999 At Jurgen's claim, The Rookies are faced with dangers of an unknown mine. 560 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,719 At Jurgen's claim, The Rookies are faced with dangers of an unknown mine. 561 00:14:25,800 --> 00:14:25,999 (BLEEP) It's belled out. Oh, yeah. (BLEEP) 562 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,999 (BLEEP) It's belled out. Oh, yeah. (BLEEP) 563 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,239 (BLEEP) It's belled out. Oh, yeah. (BLEEP) 564 00:14:30,960 --> 00:14:31,999 What the...? 565 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,239 What the...? 566 00:14:33,320 --> 00:14:33,999 I don't know. This one's all belled out 567 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,999 I don't know. This one's all belled out 568 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,799 I don't know. This one's all belled out 569 00:14:36,880 --> 00:14:37,999 and then goes in to the shaft. So there's a lot of loose rocks 570 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,999 and then goes in to the shaft. So there's a lot of loose rocks 571 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:41,359 and then goes in to the shaft. So there's a lot of loose rocks 572 00:14:41,440 --> 00:14:41,999 hanging in that top cavity just under the surface here. 573 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,999 hanging in that top cavity just under the surface here. 574 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,359 hanging in that top cavity just under the surface here. 575 00:14:45,440 --> 00:14:45,999 It's dangerous. Oh, well. 576 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,919 It's dangerous. Oh, well. 577 00:14:53,880 --> 00:14:53,999 (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 578 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,999 (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 579 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:56,239 (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 580 00:14:58,160 --> 00:14:59,679 (BLEEP) 581 00:14:59,760 --> 00:14:59,999 The Cooke brothers are trying to reopen an underground mine 582 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,999 The Cooke brothers are trying to reopen an underground mine 583 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,279 The Cooke brothers are trying to reopen an underground mine 584 00:15:03,360 --> 00:15:03,999 they've not entered for six years. 585 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,559 they've not entered for six years. 586 00:15:07,360 --> 00:15:07,999 But they have a power problem. (BLEEP) 587 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:09,839 But they have a power problem. (BLEEP) 588 00:15:11,320 --> 00:15:11,999 (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 589 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,879 (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 590 00:15:12,960 --> 00:15:13,999 Their 20-year-old generator is struggling to start. 591 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,999 Their 20-year-old generator is struggling to start. 592 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:16,639 Their 20-year-old generator is struggling to start. 593 00:15:17,800 --> 00:15:17,999 Been sitting a while. (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 594 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,999 Been sitting a while. (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 595 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,999 Been sitting a while. (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 596 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:22,439 Been sitting a while. (GENERATOR SPLUTTERS) 597 00:15:24,840 --> 00:15:25,999 (GENERATOR STARTS) 598 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:26,839 (GENERATOR STARTS) 599 00:15:29,560 --> 00:15:29,999 We'll try jackhammer on it. 600 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,519 We'll try jackhammer on it. 601 00:15:36,280 --> 00:15:37,999 Whoo-hoo! Put her on the metal make a bit of noise. 602 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:39,199 Whoo-hoo! Put her on the metal make a bit of noise. 603 00:15:39,280 --> 00:15:39,999 (RATTLING) (LAUGHS) (BLEEP) 604 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:41,999 (RATTLING) (LAUGHS) (BLEEP) 605 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,159 (RATTLING) (LAUGHS) (BLEEP) 606 00:15:44,040 --> 00:15:45,999 The Cookes prefer to mine where it's safest - on the surface. 607 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:47,999 The Cookes prefer to mine where it's safest - on the surface. 608 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,199 The Cookes prefer to mine where it's safest - on the surface. 609 00:15:49,680 --> 00:15:49,999 But with no finds last season 610 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,839 But with no finds last season 611 00:15:51,920 --> 00:15:51,999 they're being forced underground. 612 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,919 they're being forced underground. 613 00:15:55,520 --> 00:15:55,999 It can be deadly down there. Righto, brother. Come on down! 614 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,999 It can be deadly down there. Righto, brother. Come on down! 615 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,399 It can be deadly down there. Righto, brother. Come on down! 616 00:16:01,400 --> 00:16:01,999 There's lots of way you can get hurt or get killed. 617 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,999 There's lots of way you can get hurt or get killed. 618 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:04,679 There's lots of way you can get hurt or get killed. 619 00:16:04,760 --> 00:16:05,999 Haven't seen snakes or porcupines or lizards or anything down here. 620 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,999 Haven't seen snakes or porcupines or lizards or anything down here. 621 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,079 Haven't seen snakes or porcupines or lizards or anything down here. 622 00:16:09,160 --> 00:16:09,999 No skeletons. 623 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,199 No skeletons. 624 00:16:11,840 --> 00:16:11,999 13 meters down, the brothers are out of their comfort zone. 625 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,999 13 meters down, the brothers are out of their comfort zone. 626 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:15,639 13 meters down, the brothers are out of their comfort zone. 627 00:16:15,720 --> 00:16:15,999 Little bit wary of that overhang there. 628 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,999 Little bit wary of that overhang there. 629 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,559 Little bit wary of that overhang there. 630 00:16:18,640 --> 00:16:19,999 And then just bits like this. Careful. 631 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,839 And then just bits like this. Careful. 632 00:16:22,960 --> 00:16:23,999 Yeah, it's mixed up. We're gotta get through it. 633 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,639 Yeah, it's mixed up. We're gotta get through it. 634 00:16:25,720 --> 00:16:25,999 Still down here is their mining equipment, 635 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,999 Still down here is their mining equipment, 636 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:28,079 Still down here is their mining equipment, 637 00:16:28,160 --> 00:16:29,999 last used six years ago. 638 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,279 last used six years ago. 639 00:16:30,360 --> 00:16:31,999 OK, Bobcat. 640 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:32,239 OK, Bobcat. 641 00:16:32,320 --> 00:16:33,999 The hope is the dry, cool conditions 642 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:35,239 The hope is the dry, cool conditions 643 00:16:35,320 --> 00:16:35,999 have preserved the machines they need to dig. 644 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,839 have preserved the machines they need to dig. 645 00:16:37,920 --> 00:16:37,999 The gear's in surprisingly good condition. 646 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,999 The gear's in surprisingly good condition. 647 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:40,239 The gear's in surprisingly good condition. 648 00:16:40,320 --> 00:16:41,999 Having that big hole has probably given it good ventilation. 649 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,079 Having that big hole has probably given it good ventilation. 650 00:16:43,160 --> 00:16:43,999 So we haven't got the condensation and corrosion happening. 651 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,999 So we haven't got the condensation and corrosion happening. 652 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:46,879 So we haven't got the condensation and corrosion happening. 653 00:16:46,960 --> 00:16:47,999 Just got to hope the Bobcat and digger starts. 654 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,999 Just got to hope the Bobcat and digger starts. 655 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:50,079 Just got to hope the Bobcat and digger starts. 656 00:16:50,160 --> 00:16:51,959 Been a while. Yeah. 657 00:16:52,040 --> 00:16:53,999 The poor little beast's been sitting in hibernation for a while. It has. 658 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,999 The poor little beast's been sitting in hibernation for a while. It has. 659 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:56,439 The poor little beast's been sitting in hibernation for a while. It has. 660 00:16:56,520 --> 00:16:57,999 The Bobcat and digger were lowered down by crane years ago. 661 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,999 The Bobcat and digger were lowered down by crane years ago. 662 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:00,559 The Bobcat and digger were lowered down by crane years ago. 663 00:17:04,840 --> 00:17:05,999 Now to test it all still works. 664 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,599 Now to test it all still works. 665 00:17:08,760 --> 00:17:09,999 OK, everyone clear. 666 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:10,759 OK, everyone clear. 667 00:17:10,840 --> 00:17:11,999 Switch on. Switch on? Yeah. 668 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,599 Switch on. Switch on? Yeah. 669 00:17:13,680 --> 00:17:13,999 (ENGINE STARTS) 670 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:15,999 (ENGINE STARTS) 671 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:16,479 (ENGINE STARTS) 672 00:17:16,560 --> 00:17:17,999 Hey-hey! Hooray! It lives. It lives! (LAUGHS) 673 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,999 Hey-hey! Hooray! It lives. It lives! (LAUGHS) 674 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,479 Hey-hey! Hooray! It lives. It lives! (LAUGHS) 675 00:17:22,600 --> 00:17:23,999 They need to clear away six years of debris 676 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,519 They need to clear away six years of debris 677 00:17:25,600 --> 00:17:25,999 that's collapsed from the unstable roof and walls. 678 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,999 that's collapsed from the unstable roof and walls. 679 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:28,799 that's collapsed from the unstable roof and walls. 680 00:17:33,160 --> 00:17:33,999 It's beautiful-looking dirt. 681 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,159 It's beautiful-looking dirt. 682 00:17:35,240 --> 00:17:35,999 That normally carries opal, dirt like that. 683 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,479 That normally carries opal, dirt like that. 684 00:17:46,640 --> 00:17:47,999 I've got colour! (LAUGHS) You got colour? I got red. 685 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,999 I've got colour! (LAUGHS) You got colour? I got red. 686 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:50,239 I've got colour! (LAUGHS) You got colour? I got red. 687 00:17:50,320 --> 00:17:51,999 Definitely see potch. 688 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:52,319 Definitely see potch. 689 00:18:01,840 --> 00:18:01,999 I think it's more that gypsum, isn't it? Ah, bugger. 690 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,999 I think it's more that gypsum, isn't it? Ah, bugger. 691 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:04,879 I think it's more that gypsum, isn't it? Ah, bugger. 692 00:18:04,960 --> 00:18:05,999 See that's... We call it gypsum. Yeah, that looks like gypsum. 693 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,999 See that's... We call it gypsum. Yeah, that looks like gypsum. 694 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:08,199 See that's... We call it gypsum. Yeah, that looks like gypsum. 695 00:18:08,280 --> 00:18:09,999 Gypsum is a soft mineral mined to make fertilizer and construction materials. 696 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,999 Gypsum is a soft mineral mined to make fertilizer and construction materials. 697 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,239 Gypsum is a soft mineral mined to make fertilizer and construction materials. 698 00:18:13,320 --> 00:18:13,999 But to Mick and Pete it's useless. 699 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,679 But to Mick and Pete it's useless. 700 00:18:15,760 --> 00:18:15,999 Disappointment. Keep digging. 701 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,999 Disappointment. Keep digging. 702 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,039 Disappointment. Keep digging. 703 00:18:18,120 --> 00:18:19,999 Time for some youth... See how you go. 704 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:20,119 Time for some youth... See how you go. 705 00:18:20,200 --> 00:18:21,999 ..and Sam's first turn at the face. 706 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,279 ..and Sam's first turn at the face. 707 00:18:23,360 --> 00:18:23,999 He hasn't actually done any underground mining yet. 708 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,879 He hasn't actually done any underground mining yet. 709 00:18:26,880 --> 00:18:27,999 A bit of fresh blood, a bit of enthusiasm and, you know, 710 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,999 A bit of fresh blood, a bit of enthusiasm and, you know, 711 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,479 A bit of fresh blood, a bit of enthusiasm and, you know, 712 00:18:30,560 --> 00:18:31,999 there's always that beginner's luck. Some of that might rub off on us. 713 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,999 there's always that beginner's luck. Some of that might rub off on us. 714 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:34,159 there's always that beginner's luck. Some of that might rub off on us. 715 00:18:36,840 --> 00:18:37,999 You just lock it in more if you keep doing that. 716 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,319 You just lock it in more if you keep doing that. 717 00:18:43,720 --> 00:18:43,999 Oi, you got him! 718 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,719 Oi, you got him! 719 00:18:46,920 --> 00:18:47,999 (BLEEP) went down like a bag of (BLEEP). 720 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,559 (BLEEP) went down like a bag of (BLEEP). 721 00:18:49,640 --> 00:18:49,999 (LAUGHS) 722 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,639 (LAUGHS) 723 00:18:52,560 --> 00:18:53,999 The boys are carving through the mine. 724 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,999 The boys are carving through the mine. 725 00:18:55,080 --> 00:18:55,999 But the big machines mean they're also carving through their budget. 726 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:57,999 But the big machines mean they're also carving through their budget. 727 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:59,079 But the big machines mean they're also carving through their budget. 728 00:18:59,160 --> 00:18:59,999 Every week will cost them about $1,000 in diesel. 729 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,999 Every week will cost them about $1,000 in diesel. 730 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,839 Every week will cost them about $1,000 in diesel. 731 00:19:03,920 --> 00:19:03,999 Every day they don't find opal is a day they go deeper into debt. 732 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:05,999 Every day they don't find opal is a day they go deeper into debt. 733 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,999 Every day they don't find opal is a day they go deeper into debt. 734 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:08,479 Every day they don't find opal is a day they go deeper into debt. 735 00:19:08,560 --> 00:19:09,999 I've maxed out my credit card so, yeah, I would love to find some opal. 736 00:19:10,000 --> 00:19:11,999 I've maxed out my credit card so, yeah, I would love to find some opal. 737 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:12,599 I've maxed out my credit card so, yeah, I would love to find some opal. 738 00:19:12,680 --> 00:19:13,999 I won't have to eat baked beans for months. 739 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:15,559 I won't have to eat baked beans for months. 740 00:19:21,400 --> 00:19:21,999 (RATTLING) (BLEEP) 741 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,119 (RATTLING) (BLEEP) 742 00:19:26,920 --> 00:19:27,999 Aaron and Greg's mercy mission to deliver a set of tyres 743 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:29,999 Aaron and Greg's mercy mission to deliver a set of tyres 744 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,239 Aaron and Greg's mercy mission to deliver a set of tyres 745 00:19:30,320 --> 00:19:31,999 to neighbouring miner Charlie has run dry. 746 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,079 to neighbouring miner Charlie has run dry. 747 00:19:33,160 --> 00:19:33,999 She's got no diesel in her. 748 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,439 She's got no diesel in her. 749 00:19:35,520 --> 00:19:35,999 Yeah, the tank's out. The tank's empty. 750 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,999 Yeah, the tank's out. The tank's empty. 751 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:38,039 Yeah, the tank's out. The tank's empty. 752 00:19:38,120 --> 00:19:39,999 It didn't evaporate, did it? No, it didn't evaporate. No, it didn't. 753 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,599 It didn't evaporate, did it? No, it didn't evaporate. No, it didn't. 754 00:19:41,680 --> 00:19:41,999 When we had the truck in town, it was full of diesel. Someone sucked the diesel out of it. 755 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,999 When we had the truck in town, it was full of diesel. Someone sucked the diesel out of it. 756 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:45,999 When we had the truck in town, it was full of diesel. Someone sucked the diesel out of it. 757 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:46,439 When we had the truck in town, it was full of diesel. Someone sucked the diesel out of it. 758 00:19:46,520 --> 00:19:47,999 The boys suspect their truck's been siphoned of fuel. 759 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,999 The boys suspect their truck's been siphoned of fuel. 760 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:50,119 The boys suspect their truck's been siphoned of fuel. 761 00:19:51,800 --> 00:19:51,999 You really can't trust people. 762 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,799 You really can't trust people. 763 00:19:53,880 --> 00:19:53,999 We'll run back to the mine. We got half a drum there, we'll fill it up. 764 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,999 We'll run back to the mine. We got half a drum there, we'll fill it up. 765 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,639 We'll run back to the mine. We got half a drum there, we'll fill it up. 766 00:19:57,720 --> 00:19:57,999 It's now a 20km round trip 767 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,999 It's now a 20km round trip 768 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,479 It's now a 20km round trip 769 00:20:00,560 --> 00:20:01,999 to bring diesel from their camp. Did the right thing. (BLEEP) 770 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,999 to bring diesel from their camp. Did the right thing. (BLEEP) 771 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:04,199 to bring diesel from their camp. Did the right thing. (BLEEP) 772 00:20:04,280 --> 00:20:05,999 (BLEEP) That had heaps of diesel in it. I know. 773 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,279 (BLEEP) That had heaps of diesel in it. I know. 774 00:20:07,360 --> 00:20:07,999 She won't go anywhere, mate. Nah. 775 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:09,439 She won't go anywhere, mate. Nah. 776 00:20:09,520 --> 00:20:09,999 Righto, mate. Take it forward. 777 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:11,519 Righto, mate. Take it forward. 778 00:20:12,880 --> 00:20:13,999 Charlie will be going off his brain. 779 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:14,759 Charlie will be going off his brain. 780 00:20:14,840 --> 00:20:15,999 "Where's them Aussies? Where's them Aussies?" 781 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,039 "Where's them Aussies? Where's them Aussies?" 782 00:20:21,200 --> 00:20:21,999 (INDISTINCT SPEECH) 783 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,199 (INDISTINCT SPEECH) 784 00:20:24,760 --> 00:20:25,999 It's all time they could be mining. 785 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:27,719 It's all time they could be mining. 786 00:20:27,800 --> 00:20:27,999 Charlie probably thinks we're not turning up. 787 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:29,999 Charlie probably thinks we're not turning up. 788 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,319 Charlie probably thinks we're not turning up. 789 00:20:30,400 --> 00:20:31,999 I'm more pissed off about the diesel going missing. 790 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:33,319 I'm more pissed off about the diesel going missing. 791 00:20:33,400 --> 00:20:33,999 It's not as if we're like flowing in cash. 792 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:35,519 It's not as if we're like flowing in cash. 793 00:20:35,600 --> 00:20:35,999 She seemed pretty good, eh? (INDISTINCT REPLY) 794 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,999 She seemed pretty good, eh? (INDISTINCT REPLY) 795 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:38,079 She seemed pretty good, eh? (INDISTINCT REPLY) 796 00:20:38,160 --> 00:20:39,999 Yeah. I'll give her a hit. 797 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:40,239 Yeah. I'll give her a hit. 798 00:20:40,320 --> 00:20:41,999 (ENGINE SPLUTTERS) 799 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,679 (ENGINE SPLUTTERS) 800 00:20:42,760 --> 00:20:43,999 (ENGINE STARTS) 801 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:45,479 (ENGINE STARTS) 802 00:20:45,560 --> 00:20:45,999 What a beautiful truck. We'll get the show on the road. 803 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,999 What a beautiful truck. We'll get the show on the road. 804 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,599 What a beautiful truck. We'll get the show on the road. 805 00:20:51,120 --> 00:20:51,999 Two hours later, Aaron and Greg are finally on the move. 806 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,999 Two hours later, Aaron and Greg are finally on the move. 807 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,319 Two hours later, Aaron and Greg are finally on the move. 808 00:20:55,400 --> 00:20:55,999 We gotta help Charlie out. 809 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:57,799 We gotta help Charlie out. 810 00:20:57,880 --> 00:20:57,999 They can't really do their job until they get the tyres on. 811 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,999 They can't really do their job until they get the tyres on. 812 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,719 They can't really do their job until they get the tyres on. 813 00:21:06,120 --> 00:21:07,999 Milan! (BLEEP) How are you going? 814 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:08,719 Milan! (BLEEP) How are you going? 815 00:21:10,120 --> 00:21:11,999 We've run out of diesel coming over. 816 00:21:12,080 --> 00:21:13,999 The tank was full in town. Someone must've drained it. 817 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,599 The tank was full in town. Someone must've drained it. 818 00:21:18,840 --> 00:21:19,999 Now they need to get the massive tyres off the back of the truck. 819 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,999 Now they need to get the massive tyres off the back of the truck. 820 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:22,719 Now they need to get the massive tyres off the back of the truck. 821 00:21:27,000 --> 00:21:27,999 For a job like this, a crane is needed. 822 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,879 For a job like this, a crane is needed. 823 00:21:29,960 --> 00:21:29,999 But without one, Charlie will have to do it the outback way. 824 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,999 But without one, Charlie will have to do it the outback way. 825 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:33,999 But without one, Charlie will have to do it the outback way. 826 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:34,199 But without one, Charlie will have to do it the outback way. 827 00:21:34,280 --> 00:21:35,999 Watch out it don't snap that chain. Watch out, Aaron. 828 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,239 Watch out it don't snap that chain. Watch out, Aaron. 829 00:21:40,920 --> 00:21:41,999 It's going up. Beautiful. 830 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,399 It's going up. Beautiful. 831 00:21:46,080 --> 00:21:47,999 It's gonna go. It's gonna go. 832 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,079 It's gonna go. It's gonna go. 833 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,999 1,000kms southwest, Rookies Dan and Justin 834 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:05,999 1,000kms southwest, Rookies Dan and Justin 835 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:06,119 1,000kms southwest, Rookies Dan and Justin 836 00:22:06,200 --> 00:22:07,999 are about to enter for the first time 837 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:08,479 are about to enter for the first time 838 00:22:08,560 --> 00:22:09,999 an unknown mine and an unknown partnership 839 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,999 an unknown mine and an unknown partnership 840 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,039 an unknown mine and an unknown partnership 841 00:22:12,120 --> 00:22:13,999 with veteran Jurgen. 842 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:14,439 with veteran Jurgen. 843 00:22:14,520 --> 00:22:15,999 Interesting hole this one. Little bit dangerous because it's sort of belled out. 844 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:17,999 Interesting hole this one. Little bit dangerous because it's sort of belled out. 845 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,599 Interesting hole this one. Little bit dangerous because it's sort of belled out. 846 00:22:18,680 --> 00:22:19,999 Old shafts are gonna be dodgy because they've had water damage. 847 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:21,639 Old shafts are gonna be dodgy because they've had water damage. 848 00:22:21,720 --> 00:22:21,999 They've been dried out, they've been soaked, they've been... 849 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:23,999 They've been dried out, they've been soaked, they've been... 850 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,599 They've been dried out, they've been soaked, they've been... 851 00:22:24,680 --> 00:22:25,999 Lot of bad things can happen. Looks all right, not ideal though. 852 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,999 Lot of bad things can happen. Looks all right, not ideal though. 853 00:22:28,080 --> 00:22:29,999 (BLEEP) I mean, we're out at 11 Mile 854 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,519 (BLEEP) I mean, we're out at 11 Mile 855 00:22:30,600 --> 00:22:31,999 and if Jurgen reckons it's all right we'll wing it. 856 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:33,999 and if Jurgen reckons it's all right we'll wing it. 857 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:34,159 and if Jurgen reckons it's all right we'll wing it. 858 00:22:34,240 --> 00:22:35,999 This one is the chosen one. So, fingers crossed. 859 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,999 This one is the chosen one. So, fingers crossed. 860 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:38,039 This one is the chosen one. So, fingers crossed. 861 00:22:38,120 --> 00:22:39,999 Old shafts are notoriously unstable. 862 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:40,839 Old shafts are notoriously unstable. 863 00:22:43,880 --> 00:22:43,999 The purpose-built winch will lower them down the 26 metres to the mine floor. 864 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,999 The purpose-built winch will lower them down the 26 metres to the mine floor. 865 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,999 The purpose-built winch will lower them down the 26 metres to the mine floor. 866 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,959 The purpose-built winch will lower them down the 26 metres to the mine floor. 867 00:22:49,040 --> 00:22:49,999 If it fails, this metal ladder will be their only lifeline back to the surface. 868 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,999 If it fails, this metal ladder will be their only lifeline back to the surface. 869 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:53,999 If it fails, this metal ladder will be their only lifeline back to the surface. 870 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:54,119 If it fails, this metal ladder will be their only lifeline back to the surface. 871 00:23:03,920 --> 00:23:03,999 Only one metre in diameter, 872 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,999 Only one metre in diameter, 873 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,039 Only one metre in diameter, 874 00:23:06,120 --> 00:23:07,999 the mine entrance is just big enough to fit one person. 875 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:09,919 the mine entrance is just big enough to fit one person. 876 00:23:14,040 --> 00:23:15,999 OK! Back in the office chair. It still fits. 877 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:17,999 OK! Back in the office chair. It still fits. 878 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,759 OK! Back in the office chair. It still fits. 879 00:23:18,840 --> 00:23:19,999 It's been about eight months since I've last been down a shaft, 880 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,919 It's been about eight months since I've last been down a shaft, 881 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,999 so I'm a bit rusty. 882 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,319 so I'm a bit rusty. 883 00:23:27,480 --> 00:23:27,999 Wow! This is... A lot of work has been done here. Yeah. 884 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:29,999 Wow! This is... A lot of work has been done here. Yeah. 885 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,239 Wow! This is... A lot of work has been done here. Yeah. 886 00:23:36,600 --> 00:23:37,999 At this point we're just, you know, very new to this mine 887 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,479 At this point we're just, you know, very new to this mine 888 00:23:39,560 --> 00:23:39,999 and we're still sort of scratching here, having a look there 889 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:41,999 and we're still sort of scratching here, having a look there 890 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,279 and we're still sort of scratching here, having a look there 891 00:23:42,360 --> 00:23:43,999 and see what's going on in this mine. 892 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,119 and see what's going on in this mine. 893 00:23:45,200 --> 00:23:45,999 To help them see where the opal might be 894 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,799 To help them see where the opal might be 895 00:23:47,880 --> 00:23:47,999 the miners use an ultraviolet light or black light. 896 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,999 the miners use an ultraviolet light or black light. 897 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:51,559 the miners use an ultraviolet light or black light. 898 00:23:53,680 --> 00:23:53,999 Soon Justin finds trace. 899 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,999 Soon Justin finds trace. 900 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:56,199 Soon Justin finds trace. 901 00:23:56,280 --> 00:23:57,999 We just spotted a little bit of opal up here. 902 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:58,519 We just spotted a little bit of opal up here. 903 00:23:58,600 --> 00:23:59,999 It's got a bit of colour. Let's see if I can just knock that in there. 904 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,999 It's got a bit of colour. Let's see if I can just knock that in there. 905 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:02,639 It's got a bit of colour. Let's see if I can just knock that in there. 906 00:24:05,200 --> 00:24:05,999 Oh, wow. Is that still attached? 907 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,399 Oh, wow. Is that still attached? 908 00:24:07,480 --> 00:24:07,999 Yeah, it's a bigger piece. I'm gonna make the effort and actually dig it out. 909 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:09,999 Yeah, it's a bigger piece. I'm gonna make the effort and actually dig it out. 910 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:11,959 Yeah, it's a bigger piece. I'm gonna make the effort and actually dig it out. 911 00:24:12,040 --> 00:24:13,999 Righto. Let's rock'n'roll. 912 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:14,039 Righto. Let's rock'n'roll. 913 00:24:19,160 --> 00:24:19,999 OK, that's the first little... 914 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,799 OK, that's the first little... 915 00:24:21,880 --> 00:24:21,999 Give it to me. 916 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,879 Give it to me. 917 00:24:25,240 --> 00:24:25,999 I can see a nice big chunk of red in there. This is good. 918 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,999 I can see a nice big chunk of red in there. This is good. 919 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:28,279 I can see a nice big chunk of red in there. This is good. 920 00:24:28,360 --> 00:24:29,999 It's an encouraging sign. 921 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:30,359 It's an encouraging sign. 922 00:24:30,440 --> 00:24:31,999 Red is the rarest of opal colours. 923 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,359 Red is the rarest of opal colours. 924 00:24:40,920 --> 00:24:41,999 Come on, give me a hand. 925 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,919 Come on, give me a hand. 926 00:24:57,720 --> 00:24:57,999 (GRUNTS) 927 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,719 (GRUNTS) 928 00:25:01,800 --> 00:25:01,999 There we go. Here's a chunk. 929 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:03,999 There we go. Here's a chunk. 930 00:25:04,080 --> 00:25:05,999 Oh, wow. Stay calm. 931 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:06,519 Oh, wow. Stay calm. 932 00:25:06,600 --> 00:25:07,999 Holy moly! Moly, moly! 933 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,999 Holy moly! Moly, moly! 934 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:10,759 Holy moly! Moly, moly! 935 00:25:10,840 --> 00:25:11,999 Let's have a look. Show me some colour. It's what we call... 936 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,919 Let's have a look. Show me some colour. It's what we call... 937 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:15,999 (BOTH YELL) 938 00:25:16,080 --> 00:25:17,999 (LAUGHS) Whoo! (BOTH LAUGH) 939 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,559 (LAUGHS) Whoo! (BOTH LAUGH) 940 00:25:21,040 --> 00:25:21,999 Come here! (LAUGHS) 941 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:22,959 Come here! (LAUGHS) 942 00:25:26,200 --> 00:25:27,999 Greg and Aaron's mercy mission 943 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:28,199 Greg and Aaron's mercy mission 944 00:25:28,280 --> 00:25:29,999 helping mining neighbour Charlie is hanging in the balance. 945 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,559 helping mining neighbour Charlie is hanging in the balance. 946 00:25:31,640 --> 00:25:31,999 Watch out! Danger, danger. 947 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,999 Watch out! Danger, danger. 948 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:34,159 Watch out! Danger, danger. 949 00:25:34,240 --> 00:25:35,999 Charlie's dump truck needs two new one-ton tyres 950 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,839 Charlie's dump truck needs two new one-ton tyres 951 00:25:37,920 --> 00:25:37,999 so he can get back mining. But Aaron and Greg have already lost 952 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:39,999 so he can get back mining. But Aaron and Greg have already lost 953 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:41,999 so he can get back mining. But Aaron and Greg have already lost 954 00:25:42,080 --> 00:25:43,999 over half a day's valuable mining time...and counting. 955 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:45,999 over half a day's valuable mining time...and counting. 956 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:46,039 over half a day's valuable mining time...and counting. 957 00:25:47,400 --> 00:25:47,999 Get out of the road. It's gonna go. 958 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,999 Get out of the road. It's gonna go. 959 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:50,319 Get out of the road. It's gonna go. 960 00:25:50,400 --> 00:25:51,999 It's gonna go. She's gone. 961 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:53,119 It's gonna go. She's gone. 962 00:25:53,200 --> 00:25:53,999 (BLEEP) Bam! Stay there, stay there, stay there. 963 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,999 (BLEEP) Bam! Stay there, stay there, stay there. 964 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:56,719 (BLEEP) Bam! Stay there, stay there, stay there. 965 00:25:56,800 --> 00:25:57,999 Nearly stayed there. Wild operator. (BLEEP) Wild operator, all right. 966 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,999 Nearly stayed there. Wild operator. (BLEEP) Wild operator, all right. 967 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,199 Nearly stayed there. Wild operator. (BLEEP) Wild operator, all right. 968 00:26:01,280 --> 00:26:01,999 Chain slipped off the tooth. We just stay out of the way. Watch out. Watch out. 969 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,999 Chain slipped off the tooth. We just stay out of the way. Watch out. Watch out. 970 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,599 Chain slipped off the tooth. We just stay out of the way. Watch out. Watch out. 971 00:26:05,680 --> 00:26:05,999 Ready to get out the way any time. Yeah. 972 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,999 Ready to get out the way any time. Yeah. 973 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:08,399 Ready to get out the way any time. Yeah. 974 00:26:20,600 --> 00:26:21,999 Whoa! Whoa! 975 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:22,679 Whoa! Whoa! 976 00:26:22,760 --> 00:26:23,999 Wild operator Charlie steps down to make way for Aaron in the backhoe. 977 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,999 Wild operator Charlie steps down to make way for Aaron in the backhoe. 978 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,919 Wild operator Charlie steps down to make way for Aaron in the backhoe. 979 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,999 Let's work out how they go on. 980 00:26:30,080 --> 00:26:31,999 With a loading capacity of two tons... 981 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:32,479 With a loading capacity of two tons... 982 00:26:35,520 --> 00:26:35,999 ..it's Aaron's job to line up the two one-ton tyres... Keep coming. 983 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,999 ..it's Aaron's job to line up the two one-ton tyres... Keep coming. 984 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,999 ..it's Aaron's job to line up the two one-ton tyres... Keep coming. 985 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:40,199 ..it's Aaron's job to line up the two one-ton tyres... Keep coming. 986 00:26:40,280 --> 00:26:41,999 ..on to 64cm wheel hubs. 987 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:42,759 ..on to 64cm wheel hubs. 988 00:26:42,840 --> 00:26:43,999 Gonna go up a bit. Gonna go up a bit. Up a fraction. 989 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:45,999 Gonna go up a bit. Gonna go up a bit. Up a fraction. 990 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:46,399 Gonna go up a bit. Gonna go up a bit. Up a fraction. 991 00:26:46,480 --> 00:26:47,999 But four different miners... 992 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,479 But four different miners... 993 00:26:50,640 --> 00:26:51,999 ..four different opinions on the best way to do it. 994 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,999 ..four different opinions on the best way to do it. 995 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,199 ..four different opinions on the best way to do it. 996 00:26:54,280 --> 00:26:55,999 Down! You have to turn the tyre once more. 997 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,839 Down! You have to turn the tyre once more. 998 00:26:57,920 --> 00:26:57,999 I got three telling me. Well, I'll get the crow bar. 999 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,999 I got three telling me. Well, I'll get the crow bar. 1000 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:00,799 I got three telling me. Well, I'll get the crow bar. 1001 00:27:02,200 --> 00:27:03,999 Keep coming. Get Charlie out of there. 1002 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,079 Keep coming. Get Charlie out of there. 1003 00:27:05,160 --> 00:27:05,999 I think we're nearly there. Down! 1004 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,999 I think we're nearly there. Down! 1005 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:08,279 I think we're nearly there. Down! 1006 00:27:10,560 --> 00:27:11,999 It's right down now. We're on the ground. 1007 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,559 It's right down now. We're on the ground. 1008 00:27:12,640 --> 00:27:13,999 It looks fairly good to me, Charlie. Right. 1009 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,519 It looks fairly good to me, Charlie. Right. 1010 00:27:15,600 --> 00:27:15,999 Fine. Spot on. You reckon? 100%. 1011 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,999 Fine. Spot on. You reckon? 100%. 1012 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,719 Fine. Spot on. You reckon? 100%. 1013 00:27:19,240 --> 00:27:19,999 Up? Yeah. She's up. (GRUNTS) 1014 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,999 Up? Yeah. She's up. (GRUNTS) 1015 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:23,559 Up? Yeah. She's up. (GRUNTS) 1016 00:27:28,880 --> 00:27:29,999 More. More. Stop! 1017 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,639 More. More. Stop! 1018 00:27:31,720 --> 00:27:31,999 She's in. Well, let me see. Yeah, we are in. 1019 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,999 She's in. Well, let me see. Yeah, we are in. 1020 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:34,439 She's in. Well, let me see. Yeah, we are in. 1021 00:27:34,520 --> 00:27:35,999 It's taking a bit longer than we thought, but we're slowly getting there. 1022 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:37,999 It's taking a bit longer than we thought, but we're slowly getting there. 1023 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:38,879 It's taking a bit longer than we thought, but we're slowly getting there. 1024 00:27:38,960 --> 00:27:39,999 Next a 19kg steel spacer goes on to separate the two tyres. 1025 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,999 Next a 19kg steel spacer goes on to separate the two tyres. 1026 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,999 Next a 19kg steel spacer goes on to separate the two tyres. 1027 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:44,839 Next a 19kg steel spacer goes on to separate the two tyres. 1028 00:27:45,960 --> 00:27:45,999 We'll get back on opal tomorrow. Good to help our mates out. 1029 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:47,999 We'll get back on opal tomorrow. Good to help our mates out. 1030 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,279 We'll get back on opal tomorrow. Good to help our mates out. 1031 00:27:58,320 --> 00:27:59,999 Yeah. How is that? 1032 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:00,679 Yeah. How is that? 1033 00:28:02,200 --> 00:28:03,999 At last... Happy, happy! ..Charlie can get back to moving dirt. 1034 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:05,999 At last... Happy, happy! ..Charlie can get back to moving dirt. 1035 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,479 At last... Happy, happy! ..Charlie can get back to moving dirt. 1036 00:28:10,760 --> 00:28:11,999 But for Aaron and Greg, helping a neighbour in need has come at a cost. 1037 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,999 But for Aaron and Greg, helping a neighbour in need has come at a cost. 1038 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:14,999 But for Aaron and Greg, helping a neighbour in need has come at a cost. 1039 00:28:18,520 --> 00:28:19,999 Thank you very much, gentlemen. No worries, mate. 1040 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:20,959 Thank you very much, gentlemen. No worries, mate. 1041 00:28:21,040 --> 00:28:21,999 We're gonna get going too. Yeah. 1042 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,039 We're gonna get going too. Yeah. 1043 00:28:29,040 --> 00:28:29,999 Back at their own mine site, the boys have time for one last dig of the day. 1044 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,999 Back at their own mine site, the boys have time for one last dig of the day. 1045 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:33,839 Back at their own mine site, the boys have time for one last dig of the day. 1046 00:28:33,920 --> 00:28:33,999 Nice size rock here, Greg. Yeah? 1047 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:35,999 Nice size rock here, Greg. Yeah? 1048 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,039 Nice size rock here, Greg. Yeah? 1049 00:28:38,840 --> 00:28:39,999 Just need one of them rocks to fill up, light up, we'll be right. 1050 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,999 Just need one of them rocks to fill up, light up, we'll be right. 1051 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,159 Just need one of them rocks to fill up, light up, we'll be right. 1052 00:28:49,600 --> 00:28:49,999 It didn't get the nectar. 1053 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,599 It didn't get the nectar. 1054 00:28:51,680 --> 00:28:51,999 I'll drop the rest of this face, eh? All right, mate. 1055 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,999 I'll drop the rest of this face, eh? All right, mate. 1056 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,559 I'll drop the rest of this face, eh? All right, mate. 1057 00:29:10,400 --> 00:29:11,999 Aw! I can see colour from here. You can. 1058 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,999 Aw! I can see colour from here. You can. 1059 00:29:14,080 --> 00:29:15,999 Colour in the face. Colour in the face. 1060 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:16,839 Colour in the face. Colour in the face. 1061 00:29:21,920 --> 00:29:21,999 Smell the musty air. Beautiful. 1062 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:23,999 Smell the musty air. Beautiful. 1063 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,919 Smell the musty air. Beautiful. 1064 00:29:25,000 --> 00:29:25,999 For the first time in six years, 1065 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,279 For the first time in six years, 1066 00:29:27,360 --> 00:29:27,999 mechanical maestros Pete and Mick are back underground 1067 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:29,999 mechanical maestros Pete and Mick are back underground 1068 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,159 mechanical maestros Pete and Mick are back underground 1069 00:29:31,240 --> 00:29:31,999 digging out their abandoned mine. 1070 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,759 digging out their abandoned mine. 1071 00:29:33,840 --> 00:29:33,999 Yeah, I can't dig bugger all really. It's just... 1072 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:35,999 Yeah, I can't dig bugger all really. It's just... 1073 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:36,639 Yeah, I can't dig bugger all really. It's just... 1074 00:29:36,720 --> 00:29:37,999 So really we want the bucket now. That's what the next stage is. 1075 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,919 So really we want the bucket now. That's what the next stage is. 1076 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,999 To clear the mine, the brothers will need to lift out 1077 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,079 To clear the mine, the brothers will need to lift out 1078 00:29:43,160 --> 00:29:43,999 tons of dirt using a one-ton bucket 1079 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:45,999 tons of dirt using a one-ton bucket 1080 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:46,079 tons of dirt using a one-ton bucket 1081 00:29:46,160 --> 00:29:47,999 that's 10 tons when full. 1082 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:48,159 that's 10 tons when full. 1083 00:29:48,240 --> 00:29:49,999 We pull that up, then we slew it around. We put it over truck, 1084 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,799 We pull that up, then we slew it around. We put it over truck, 1085 00:29:51,880 --> 00:29:51,999 empty the dirt and poke it back down the hole and fill it up again. 1086 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:53,999 empty the dirt and poke it back down the hole and fill it up again. 1087 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,399 empty the dirt and poke it back down the hole and fill it up again. 1088 00:29:56,480 --> 00:29:57,999 But to lift it they'll need some heavy machinery back in Mick's shed 1089 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,999 But to lift it they'll need some heavy machinery back in Mick's shed 1090 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,839 But to lift it they'll need some heavy machinery back in Mick's shed 1091 00:30:00,920 --> 00:30:01,999 three kilometres away. 1092 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:02,919 three kilometres away. 1093 00:30:03,000 --> 00:30:03,999 His 25-ton, 40-year-old crane Old Yeller. 1094 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,999 His 25-ton, 40-year-old crane Old Yeller. 1095 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,999 His 25-ton, 40-year-old crane Old Yeller. 1096 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:08,199 His 25-ton, 40-year-old crane Old Yeller. 1097 00:30:10,280 --> 00:30:11,999 Just packing up the crane, so we can lift that big bucket. 1098 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,759 Just packing up the crane, so we can lift that big bucket. 1099 00:30:13,840 --> 00:30:13,999 Cos nothing else will lift the big bucket. 1100 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,999 Cos nothing else will lift the big bucket. 1101 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:17,639 Cos nothing else will lift the big bucket. 1102 00:30:17,720 --> 00:30:17,999 So this is this crazy-arse big bucket Bobcat mining scenario. 1103 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,999 So this is this crazy-arse big bucket Bobcat mining scenario. 1104 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,999 So this is this crazy-arse big bucket Bobcat mining scenario. 1105 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:22,319 So this is this crazy-arse big bucket Bobcat mining scenario. 1106 00:30:24,120 --> 00:30:25,999 But there's a problem. The crane isn't licensed for the main road. 1107 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:27,999 But there's a problem. The crane isn't licensed for the main road. 1108 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:28,719 But there's a problem. The crane isn't licensed for the main road. 1109 00:30:28,800 --> 00:30:29,999 I'm not running it up this road. 1110 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,359 I'm not running it up this road. 1111 00:30:31,440 --> 00:30:31,999 Yeah, I suppose it's double demerits. That's the thing and... 1112 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,999 Yeah, I suppose it's double demerits. That's the thing and... 1113 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:34,599 Yeah, I suppose it's double demerits. That's the thing and... 1114 00:30:34,680 --> 00:30:35,999 The cops just went out there then, the Walgett coppers, 1115 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,679 The cops just went out there then, the Walgett coppers, 1116 00:30:37,760 --> 00:30:37,999 so, hopefully, they're going to Walgett. (LAUGHS) Yeah. 1117 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:39,999 so, hopefully, they're going to Walgett. (LAUGHS) Yeah. 1118 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:40,719 so, hopefully, they're going to Walgett. (LAUGHS) Yeah. 1119 00:30:40,800 --> 00:30:41,999 It'll have to travel the three kilometres from Mick's shed to the mine, cross-country. 1120 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,999 It'll have to travel the three kilometres from Mick's shed to the mine, cross-country. 1121 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:45,999 It'll have to travel the three kilometres from Mick's shed to the mine, cross-country. 1122 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:46,159 It'll have to travel the three kilometres from Mick's shed to the mine, cross-country. 1123 00:30:46,240 --> 00:30:47,999 What do you reckon? Rough track? I don't think it'll make it. 1124 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,199 What do you reckon? Rough track? I don't think it'll make it. 1125 00:30:49,280 --> 00:30:49,999 Oh, that bad. Some big holes. We've only got one axle driving. 1126 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,999 Oh, that bad. Some big holes. We've only got one axle driving. 1127 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:53,999 Oh, that bad. Some big holes. We've only got one axle driving. 1128 00:30:54,080 --> 00:30:55,999 Yeah. If one wheel starts spinning we're struck, 1129 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:56,679 Yeah. If one wheel starts spinning we're struck, 1130 00:30:56,760 --> 00:30:57,999 it's rough as guts. You hardly get through in the car. 1131 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:59,439 it's rough as guts. You hardly get through in the car. 1132 00:30:59,520 --> 00:30:59,999 Look, I wouldn't mind whipping across the road there. 1133 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,999 Look, I wouldn't mind whipping across the road there. 1134 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,039 Look, I wouldn't mind whipping across the road there. 1135 00:31:03,120 --> 00:31:03,999 You can go from there to the pony club. 1136 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,999 You can go from there to the pony club. 1137 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,359 You can go from there to the pony club. 1138 00:31:06,440 --> 00:31:07,999 Yeah, but there's lots of rough holes there too. 1139 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,119 Yeah, but there's lots of rough holes there too. 1140 00:31:09,200 --> 00:31:09,999 I don't wanna get the (BLEEP) stuck. You won't get it stuck. 1141 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,999 I don't wanna get the (BLEEP) stuck. You won't get it stuck. 1142 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,479 I don't wanna get the (BLEEP) stuck. You won't get it stuck. 1143 00:31:27,720 --> 00:31:27,999 (HEAVY RATTLING) Whoo-hoo! 1144 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,999 (HEAVY RATTLING) Whoo-hoo! 1145 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,239 (HEAVY RATTLING) Whoo-hoo! 1146 00:31:31,120 --> 00:31:31,999 Mick's strategy - go fast, go hard, 1147 00:31:32,000 --> 00:31:33,999 Mick's strategy - go fast, go hard, 1148 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:35,119 Mick's strategy - go fast, go hard, 1149 00:31:35,200 --> 00:31:35,999 and whatever you do, don't stop. 1150 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,999 and whatever you do, don't stop. 1151 00:32:01,000 --> 00:32:01,999 Whoa! 1152 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:02,239 Whoa! 1153 00:32:04,560 --> 00:32:05,999 I thought I would've got it then. 1154 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,559 I thought I would've got it then. 1155 00:32:10,400 --> 00:32:11,999 Trying the impossible. (CHUCKLES) 1156 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,599 Trying the impossible. (CHUCKLES) 1157 00:32:12,680 --> 00:32:13,999 I thought I would've got it with a bit of momentum but I bellied out. 1158 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,999 I thought I would've got it with a bit of momentum but I bellied out. 1159 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:16,279 I thought I would've got it with a bit of momentum but I bellied out. 1160 00:32:16,360 --> 00:32:17,999 Stuck fast and not even halfway to the mine. 1161 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,999 Stuck fast and not even halfway to the mine. 1162 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:20,399 Stuck fast and not even halfway to the mine. 1163 00:32:31,000 --> 00:32:31,999 (WHOOPING AND LAUGHTER) 1164 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:32,919 (WHOOPING AND LAUGHTER) 1165 00:32:35,360 --> 00:32:35,999 Come here! (CHUCKLES) 1166 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,239 Come here! (CHUCKLES) 1167 00:32:37,320 --> 00:32:37,999 26 metres below ground in Coober Pedy... 1168 00:32:38,000 --> 00:32:39,999 26 metres below ground in Coober Pedy... 1169 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:40,519 26 metres below ground in Coober Pedy... 1170 00:32:40,600 --> 00:32:41,999 BOTH: Yes! Let me have a look. 1171 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:42,599 BOTH: Yes! Let me have a look. 1172 00:32:42,680 --> 00:32:43,999 ..Justin, Dan, and new partner Jurgen 1173 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:45,759 ..Justin, Dan, and new partner Jurgen 1174 00:32:45,840 --> 00:32:45,999 have just discovered a good seam of white opal. 1175 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,999 have just discovered a good seam of white opal. 1176 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,039 have just discovered a good seam of white opal. 1177 00:32:50,880 --> 00:32:51,999 Just above us is a couple of thousand dollars worth of rough opal. 1178 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:53,999 Just above us is a couple of thousand dollars worth of rough opal. 1179 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,319 Just above us is a couple of thousand dollars worth of rough opal. 1180 00:32:54,400 --> 00:32:55,999 It's a grey base with beautiful reds and greens and all the nice colours. It's really exciting 1181 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,999 It's a grey base with beautiful reds and greens and all the nice colours. It's really exciting 1182 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:59,199 It's a grey base with beautiful reds and greens and all the nice colours. It's really exciting 1183 00:32:59,280 --> 00:32:59,999 cos it's not over, you know, there could be more just sitting above us. 1184 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,999 cos it's not over, you know, there could be more just sitting above us. 1185 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:03,279 cos it's not over, you know, there could be more just sitting above us. 1186 00:33:04,920 --> 00:33:05,999 The next step is to dig out the rest of the pocket. 1187 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,999 The next step is to dig out the rest of the pocket. 1188 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:08,239 The next step is to dig out the rest of the pocket. 1189 00:33:16,880 --> 00:33:17,999 But Jurgen unexpectedly leads the boys away from it 1190 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,999 But Jurgen unexpectedly leads the boys away from it 1191 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:20,639 But Jurgen unexpectedly leads the boys away from it 1192 00:33:20,720 --> 00:33:21,999 to a completely different spot. 1193 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:22,719 to a completely different spot. 1194 00:33:35,800 --> 00:33:35,999 Finding opal can be quite complicated and it can change situations overnight. 1195 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,999 Finding opal can be quite complicated and it can change situations overnight. 1196 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,999 Finding opal can be quite complicated and it can change situations overnight. 1197 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,039 Finding opal can be quite complicated and it can change situations overnight. 1198 00:33:43,360 --> 00:33:43,999 Dan returns to investigate the area 1199 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,999 Dan returns to investigate the area 1200 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:46,079 Dan returns to investigate the area 1201 00:33:46,160 --> 00:33:47,999 around the original find. 1202 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,799 around the original find. 1203 00:33:48,880 --> 00:33:49,999 Justin has been held captive down there. 1204 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,479 Justin has been held captive down there. 1205 00:33:51,560 --> 00:33:51,999 I've just come up here to have a bit of a look. 1206 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,999 I've just come up here to have a bit of a look. 1207 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,919 I've just come up here to have a bit of a look. 1208 00:33:55,000 --> 00:33:55,999 (WHISPERS) 1209 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:56,999 (WHISPERS) 1210 00:33:57,560 --> 00:33:57,999 The frustration is starting to tell. 1211 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:59,999 The frustration is starting to tell. 1212 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,399 The frustration is starting to tell. 1213 00:34:00,480 --> 00:34:01,999 I just can't take it any more. I mean, come on. 1214 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,359 I just can't take it any more. I mean, come on. 1215 00:34:03,440 --> 00:34:03,999 We're grown men. Give me a (BLEEP) break. 1216 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,919 We're grown men. Give me a (BLEEP) break. 1217 00:34:08,920 --> 00:34:09,999 Is there any colour coming out? No, not at the moment, unfortunately. 1218 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,999 Is there any colour coming out? No, not at the moment, unfortunately. 1219 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,719 Is there any colour coming out? No, not at the moment, unfortunately. 1220 00:34:12,800 --> 00:34:13,999 (WHISPERS) 1221 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:14,799 (WHISPERS) 1222 00:34:18,800 --> 00:34:19,999 Yeah, it's behind you? Yes. 1223 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:21,199 Yeah, it's behind you? Yes. 1224 00:34:21,280 --> 00:34:21,999 (WHISPERS) 1225 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,279 (WHISPERS) 1226 00:34:24,680 --> 00:34:25,999 I found opal. He drilled it out. 1227 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,839 I found opal. He drilled it out. 1228 00:34:26,920 --> 00:34:27,999 He's now saying, "There's none there, let's go somewhere else." But it's there. 1229 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:29,999 He's now saying, "There's none there, let's go somewhere else." But it's there. 1230 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,199 He's now saying, "There's none there, let's go somewhere else." But it's there. 1231 00:34:31,280 --> 00:34:31,999 He probably intended to come back later and dig it out. 1232 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,999 He probably intended to come back later and dig it out. 1233 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:34,959 He probably intended to come back later and dig it out. 1234 00:34:35,040 --> 00:34:35,999 I think this is the one. I'm not sure. 1235 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,039 I think this is the one. I'm not sure. 1236 00:34:38,520 --> 00:34:39,999 I've got a massive load of tolerance and so has Dan. 1237 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,519 I've got a massive load of tolerance and so has Dan. 1238 00:34:41,600 --> 00:34:41,999 Today it was pushed to the absolute (BLEEP) brink. 1239 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,999 Today it was pushed to the absolute (BLEEP) brink. 1240 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:44,879 Today it was pushed to the absolute (BLEEP) brink. 1241 00:34:44,960 --> 00:34:45,999 With it looking like Jurgen has led them away from the best opal in the mine, 1242 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,999 With it looking like Jurgen has led them away from the best opal in the mine, 1243 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,239 With it looking like Jurgen has led them away from the best opal in the mine, 1244 00:34:49,320 --> 00:34:49,999 The Rookies have just learned another valuable lesson. 1245 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,999 The Rookies have just learned another valuable lesson. 1246 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:52,359 The Rookies have just learned another valuable lesson. 1247 00:34:52,440 --> 00:34:53,999 Number one rule is not to agree to work on someone else's claim 1248 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,999 Number one rule is not to agree to work on someone else's claim 1249 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:57,399 Number one rule is not to agree to work on someone else's claim 1250 00:34:57,480 --> 00:34:57,999 cos when you find opal (BLEEP) can change. 1251 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,999 cos when you find opal (BLEEP) can change. 1252 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,359 cos when you find opal (BLEEP) can change. 1253 00:35:00,440 --> 00:35:01,999 Friendships can break real quick. 1254 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:02,599 Friendships can break real quick. 1255 00:35:07,760 --> 00:35:07,999 Six weeks into the season, Greg and Aaron have finally hit good opal. 1256 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,999 Six weeks into the season, Greg and Aaron have finally hit good opal. 1257 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,999 Six weeks into the season, Greg and Aaron have finally hit good opal. 1258 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,479 Six weeks into the season, Greg and Aaron have finally hit good opal. 1259 00:35:12,560 --> 00:35:13,999 Aw! I can see colour from here. Good colour? 1260 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,359 Aw! I can see colour from here. Good colour? 1261 00:35:15,440 --> 00:35:15,999 Looks all right from here. I'll shut her down. 1262 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:17,519 Looks all right from here. I'll shut her down. 1263 00:35:17,600 --> 00:35:17,999 Shut her down. Shut her down. 1264 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,079 Shut her down. Shut her down. 1265 00:35:19,160 --> 00:35:19,999 Aw, here's a little bit of it. Oh, colour in the face. (CHUCKLES) 1266 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,999 Aw, here's a little bit of it. Oh, colour in the face. (CHUCKLES) 1267 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,679 Aw, here's a little bit of it. Oh, colour in the face. (CHUCKLES) 1268 00:35:23,760 --> 00:35:23,999 Oh, look at that. Aw, what a nice rock, mate. 1269 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,999 Oh, look at that. Aw, what a nice rock, mate. 1270 00:35:26,000 --> 00:35:27,159 Oh, look at that. Aw, what a nice rock, mate. 1271 00:35:27,240 --> 00:35:27,999 It's their first taste of real colour this season. 1272 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:29,999 It's their first taste of real colour this season. 1273 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,159 It's their first taste of real colour this season. 1274 00:35:30,240 --> 00:35:31,999 Colour in the face. Colour in the hand. Look at that. 1275 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:32,679 Colour in the face. Colour in the hand. Look at that. 1276 00:35:32,760 --> 00:35:33,999 That's a proper straw pattern. Yeah, mate. See, it's all like that. 1277 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,999 That's a proper straw pattern. Yeah, mate. See, it's all like that. 1278 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,199 That's a proper straw pattern. Yeah, mate. See, it's all like that. 1279 00:35:37,280 --> 00:35:37,999 That is top gem crystal. Queensland. 1280 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,879 That is top gem crystal. Queensland. 1281 00:35:39,960 --> 00:35:39,999 Straw pattern, Queensland boulder Opal. 1282 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,999 Straw pattern, Queensland boulder Opal. 1283 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:42,279 Straw pattern, Queensland boulder Opal. 1284 00:35:42,360 --> 00:35:43,999 Opalton opal. You beauty. 1285 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:44,479 Opalton opal. You beauty. 1286 00:35:44,560 --> 00:35:45,999 Oh, colour in the face! Look at that. 1287 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:47,759 Oh, colour in the face! Look at that. 1288 00:35:47,840 --> 00:35:47,999 It flaked off and there was another glitter. 1289 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,999 It flaked off and there was another glitter. 1290 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:50,159 It flaked off and there was another glitter. 1291 00:35:50,240 --> 00:35:51,999 Yeah. Straw pattern today. 1292 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:52,919 Yeah. Straw pattern today. 1293 00:35:53,000 --> 00:35:53,999 (CHUCKLES) Try and get the whole rock out in one hit. 1294 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,999 (CHUCKLES) Try and get the whole rock out in one hit. 1295 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:56,759 (CHUCKLES) Try and get the whole rock out in one hit. 1296 00:35:56,840 --> 00:35:57,999 Knock her out, mate. Knock her out. Knock her out. 1297 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:59,439 Knock her out, mate. Knock her out. Knock her out. 1298 00:36:04,280 --> 00:36:05,999 Might be a bit... You ready? 1299 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,759 Might be a bit... You ready? 1300 00:36:17,840 --> 00:36:17,999 He's a right rock, look at the back of him. 1301 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,999 He's a right rock, look at the back of him. 1302 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:20,119 He's a right rock, look at the back of him. 1303 00:36:20,360 --> 00:36:21,999 Got the pipes, got everything. 1304 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:22,359 Got the pipes, got everything. 1305 00:36:22,440 --> 00:36:23,999 No point rolling it over. We'll just... Yeah, I think so. 1306 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,999 No point rolling it over. We'll just... Yeah, I think so. 1307 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:26,039 No point rolling it over. We'll just... Yeah, I think so. 1308 00:36:26,880 --> 00:36:27,999 That's that piece, yeah. Yeah. 1309 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:28,879 That's that piece, yeah. Yeah. 1310 00:36:29,760 --> 00:36:29,999 That's nice colour, eh? Every rock's one step closer 1311 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,999 That's nice colour, eh? Every rock's one step closer 1312 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:32,679 That's nice colour, eh? Every rock's one step closer 1313 00:36:32,760 --> 00:36:33,999 to paying the bills. Getting ahead. 1314 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,559 to paying the bills. Getting ahead. 1315 00:36:35,640 --> 00:36:35,999 That's it. Cool. 1316 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,759 That's it. Cool. 1317 00:36:37,840 --> 00:36:37,999 Groovy. 1318 00:36:38,000 --> 00:36:39,839 Groovy. 1319 00:36:39,920 --> 00:36:39,999 They'll take the rock back to camp and cut it open 1320 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:41,999 They'll take the rock back to camp and cut it open 1321 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,039 They'll take the rock back to camp and cut it open 1322 00:36:43,120 --> 00:36:43,999 to see if there's more hidden inside 1323 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:45,279 to see if there's more hidden inside 1324 00:36:45,360 --> 00:36:45,999 Greg's a very good cutter, he's been cutting 1325 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,839 Greg's a very good cutter, he's been cutting 1326 00:36:47,920 --> 00:36:47,999 for 35 years - more, 40 years - that I know of. 1327 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,999 for 35 years - more, 40 years - that I know of. 1328 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,999 for 35 years - more, 40 years - that I know of. 1329 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:52,559 for 35 years - more, 40 years - that I know of. 1330 00:36:52,640 --> 00:36:53,999 He was cutting when he was 16. I'm gonna chop him here. 1331 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,999 He was cutting when he was 16. I'm gonna chop him here. 1332 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:56,559 He was cutting when he was 16. I'm gonna chop him here. 1333 00:36:56,640 --> 00:36:57,999 All right, mate. (BLEEP) Nice colour. Isn't it? 1334 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,399 All right, mate. (BLEEP) Nice colour. Isn't it? 1335 00:36:59,480 --> 00:36:59,999 Greg will use a masonry cutter with a diamond tip cutting blade. 1336 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,999 Greg will use a masonry cutter with a diamond tip cutting blade. 1337 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,439 Greg will use a masonry cutter with a diamond tip cutting blade. 1338 00:37:03,520 --> 00:37:03,999 Real McCoy. 1339 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:04,959 Real McCoy. 1340 00:37:07,000 --> 00:37:07,999 Water will cool the blade. 1341 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,239 Water will cool the blade. 1342 00:37:11,040 --> 00:37:11,999 For Greg, this is the moment 1343 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,199 For Greg, this is the moment 1344 00:37:13,280 --> 00:37:13,999 when the true value of a rock is revealed. 1345 00:37:14,000 --> 00:37:15,999 when the true value of a rock is revealed. 1346 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:16,239 when the true value of a rock is revealed. 1347 00:37:16,320 --> 00:37:17,999 I like cutting opal. You get to know 1348 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,959 I like cutting opal. You get to know 1349 00:37:20,040 --> 00:37:21,999 exactly what you've found and what you've got to sell. 1350 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,039 exactly what you've found and what you've got to sell. 1351 00:37:23,120 --> 00:37:23,999 If you sell it in the rough, you haven't got an idea what you're selling at all. 1352 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,999 If you sell it in the rough, you haven't got an idea what you're selling at all. 1353 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:27,119 If you sell it in the rough, you haven't got an idea what you're selling at all. 1354 00:37:28,880 --> 00:37:29,999 Their hope is that the opal has produced not only on the surface 1355 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,999 Their hope is that the opal has produced not only on the surface 1356 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,439 Their hope is that the opal has produced not only on the surface 1357 00:37:33,520 --> 00:37:33,999 but deep within the ironstone, 1358 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,719 but deep within the ironstone, 1359 00:37:35,800 --> 00:37:35,999 making their find all the more valuable. 1360 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,999 making their find all the more valuable. 1361 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:38,559 making their find all the more valuable. 1362 00:37:42,600 --> 00:37:43,999 The opal doesn't run all the way through. 1363 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,999 The opal doesn't run all the way through. 1364 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:46,159 The opal doesn't run all the way through. 1365 00:37:46,240 --> 00:37:47,999 But what they have is stunning. 1366 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:48,239 But what they have is stunning. 1367 00:37:53,560 --> 00:37:53,999 It didn't travel far, actually, it travelled here. 1368 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,999 It didn't travel far, actually, it travelled here. 1369 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:56,559 It didn't travel far, actually, it travelled here. 1370 00:37:56,640 --> 00:37:57,999 It's a strip of opal-bearing rock in there. 1371 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,999 It's a strip of opal-bearing rock in there. 1372 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,319 It's a strip of opal-bearing rock in there. 1373 00:38:02,640 --> 00:38:03,999 It's gem quality crystal boulder opal, 1374 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,999 It's gem quality crystal boulder opal, 1375 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,519 It's gem quality crystal boulder opal, 1376 00:38:06,600 --> 00:38:07,999 blue/green in colour with flashes of purple, yellow, orange and red. 1377 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:09,999 blue/green in colour with flashes of purple, yellow, orange and red. 1378 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,279 blue/green in colour with flashes of purple, yellow, orange and red. 1379 00:38:11,920 --> 00:38:11,999 It's in the rough and they estimate they have 20 carats. 1380 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,999 It's in the rough and they estimate they have 20 carats. 1381 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,719 It's in the rough and they estimate they have 20 carats. 1382 00:38:15,800 --> 00:38:15,999 Its approximate wholesale value is $8,000, 1383 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:17,999 Its approximate wholesale value is $8,000, 1384 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,759 Its approximate wholesale value is $8,000, 1385 00:38:19,840 --> 00:38:19,999 bringing their total so far to... 1386 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,839 bringing their total so far to... 1387 00:38:22,920 --> 00:38:23,999 We'll do more sawing and go to the thinner blade. 1388 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,359 We'll do more sawing and go to the thinner blade. 1389 00:38:25,440 --> 00:38:25,999 That's good enough for now anyway. 1390 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,439 That's good enough for now anyway. 1391 00:38:28,640 --> 00:38:29,999 And it's a beautiful colour. 1392 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,959 And it's a beautiful colour. 1393 00:38:31,040 --> 00:38:31,999 Can't be disappointed with that at all. All pretty good. 1394 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,999 Can't be disappointed with that at all. All pretty good. 1395 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:34,439 Can't be disappointed with that at all. All pretty good. 1396 00:38:40,600 --> 00:38:41,999 Pete can give me a tow. Yeah, the way it's looking. (LAUGHS) 1397 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,959 Pete can give me a tow. Yeah, the way it's looking. (LAUGHS) 1398 00:38:44,040 --> 00:38:45,999 The Cooke brothers' 25-ton crane, Old Yeller, is stuck fast 1399 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,999 The Cooke brothers' 25-ton crane, Old Yeller, is stuck fast 1400 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,119 The Cooke brothers' 25-ton crane, Old Yeller, is stuck fast 1401 00:38:49,200 --> 00:38:49,999 three kilometres from their mine. 1402 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,439 three kilometres from their mine. 1403 00:39:08,840 --> 00:39:09,999 It's not gonna work. I hate to say I told you so. 1404 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,959 It's not gonna work. I hate to say I told you so. 1405 00:39:16,320 --> 00:39:17,999 Might have to do a backwards tow. 1406 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,319 Might have to do a backwards tow. 1407 00:39:31,000 --> 00:39:31,999 Towing it out is just digging it in deeper. 1408 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999 Towing it out is just digging it in deeper. 1409 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,519 Towing it out is just digging it in deeper. 1410 00:39:34,600 --> 00:39:35,999 I really (BLEEP) up that time, Ollie. 1411 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,959 I really (BLEEP) up that time, Ollie. 1412 00:39:37,040 --> 00:39:37,999 Manitou? We got no choice really, mate. 1413 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,999 Manitou? We got no choice really, mate. 1414 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:40,679 Manitou? We got no choice really, mate. 1415 00:39:40,760 --> 00:39:41,999 Enter their three ton Manitou telehandler 1416 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,999 Enter their three ton Manitou telehandler 1417 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:44,119 Enter their three ton Manitou telehandler 1418 00:39:44,200 --> 00:39:45,999 with its telescopic arm and three-and-a-half tons of pushing power. 1419 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,999 with its telescopic arm and three-and-a-half tons of pushing power. 1420 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,039 with its telescopic arm and three-and-a-half tons of pushing power. 1421 00:39:49,120 --> 00:39:49,999 See if I can dig it under and push it up. See how we go. 1422 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,999 See if I can dig it under and push it up. See how we go. 1423 00:40:03,280 --> 00:40:03,999 (TELEHANDLER SCREECHES) 1424 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:05,279 (TELEHANDLER SCREECHES) 1425 00:40:09,600 --> 00:40:09,999 Nice. Bit like a big-arse loader. 1426 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,999 Nice. Bit like a big-arse loader. 1427 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,199 Nice. Bit like a big-arse loader. 1428 00:40:14,240 --> 00:40:15,999 (BLEEP) Yeah, well. What a (BLEEP) circus. 1429 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,839 (BLEEP) Yeah, well. What a (BLEEP) circus. 1430 00:40:18,400 --> 00:40:19,999 Uh, we got the crane stuck just sort of behind the industrial estate 1431 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,999 Uh, we got the crane stuck just sort of behind the industrial estate 1432 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:22,279 Uh, we got the crane stuck just sort of behind the industrial estate 1433 00:40:22,360 --> 00:40:23,999 and we wondered if we can and borrow your Manitou to pull the (BLEEP) that. 1434 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,999 and we wondered if we can and borrow your Manitou to pull the (BLEEP) that. 1435 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:26,919 and we wondered if we can and borrow your Manitou to pull the (BLEEP) that. 1436 00:40:27,000 --> 00:40:27,999 My Manitou won't do it. Everyone in town does help each other. It's bloody amazing. 1437 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,999 My Manitou won't do it. Everyone in town does help each other. It's bloody amazing. 1438 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,839 My Manitou won't do it. Everyone in town does help each other. It's bloody amazing. 1439 00:40:33,080 --> 00:40:33,999 Last resort and even bigger telehandler 1440 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:35,999 Last resort and even bigger telehandler 1441 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,399 Last resort and even bigger telehandler 1442 00:40:36,480 --> 00:40:37,999 borrowed from a neighbouring miner. 1443 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:38,839 borrowed from a neighbouring miner. 1444 00:40:40,600 --> 00:40:41,999 This one has over nine tons of grunt. 1445 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,999 This one has over nine tons of grunt. 1446 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:44,079 This one has over nine tons of grunt. 1447 00:40:46,080 --> 00:40:47,999 With two hours already lost 1448 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,119 With two hours already lost 1449 00:40:48,200 --> 00:40:49,999 they need the crane free or they'll have wasted the entire day. 1450 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,999 they need the crane free or they'll have wasted the entire day. 1451 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:52,599 they need the crane free or they'll have wasted the entire day. 1452 00:41:01,960 --> 00:41:01,999 Oh, yeah, piece of (BLEEP). Nothing to it 1453 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,999 Oh, yeah, piece of (BLEEP). Nothing to it 1454 00:41:04,080 --> 00:41:05,999 when you've got the right equipment. 1455 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,559 when you've got the right equipment. 1456 00:41:06,640 --> 00:41:07,999 That's good. We'll sally forth, venture on, see if we get stuck again. 1457 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,999 That's good. We'll sally forth, venture on, see if we get stuck again. 1458 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,439 That's good. We'll sally forth, venture on, see if we get stuck again. 1459 00:41:13,040 --> 00:41:13,999 It's a victory today. But with a target of... 1460 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,759 It's a victory today. But with a target of... 1461 00:41:17,680 --> 00:41:17,999 ..and not an opal yet to be seen, 1462 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,999 ..and not an opal yet to be seen, 1463 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:20,039 ..and not an opal yet to be seen, 1464 00:41:20,120 --> 00:41:21,999 the brothers have got a massive challenge ahead. 1465 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,879 the brothers have got a massive challenge ahead. 1466 00:41:29,720 --> 00:41:29,999 It's all a big mind game, opal mining. 1467 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,999 It's all a big mind game, opal mining. 1468 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:32,879 It's all a big mind game, opal mining. 1469 00:41:32,960 --> 00:41:33,999 For the Rookies, the experiment of working with Jurgen is proving frustrating. 1470 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,999 For the Rookies, the experiment of working with Jurgen is proving frustrating. 1471 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,999 For the Rookies, the experiment of working with Jurgen is proving frustrating. 1472 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:38,159 For the Rookies, the experiment of working with Jurgen is proving frustrating. 1473 00:41:38,240 --> 00:41:39,999 Here. Here's a good spot. Here. 1474 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:40,239 Here. Here's a good spot. Here. 1475 00:41:41,080 --> 00:41:41,999 I'm not sure whether he was trying to teach us 1476 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,959 I'm not sure whether he was trying to teach us 1477 00:41:44,040 --> 00:41:45,999 or he just wanted to use us. 1478 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,479 or he just wanted to use us. 1479 00:41:49,880 --> 00:41:49,999 Teaming up with a third party has taught them a hard lesson. 1480 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,999 Teaming up with a third party has taught them a hard lesson. 1481 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,919 Teaming up with a third party has taught them a hard lesson. 1482 00:41:55,160 --> 00:41:55,999 What we learned out of that experience 1483 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:57,279 What we learned out of that experience 1484 00:41:57,360 --> 00:41:57,999 is that the more people are involved the more difficult it gets. 1485 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:59,999 is that the more people are involved the more difficult it gets. 1486 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,119 is that the more people are involved the more difficult it gets. 1487 00:42:01,880 --> 00:42:01,999 That's why I'm for a 50/50 partnership with Justin 1488 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,999 That's why I'm for a 50/50 partnership with Justin 1489 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,999 That's why I'm for a 50/50 partnership with Justin 1490 00:42:06,080 --> 00:42:07,999 and that's, in my view, the best way to move forward. 1491 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,359 and that's, in my view, the best way to move forward. 1492 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,999 Let's grab a bit of opal out. Let's clean him up. 1493 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,719 Let's grab a bit of opal out. Let's clean him up. 1494 00:42:13,800 --> 00:42:13,999 Back at the dugout, they examine their 50% share of the find. 1495 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,999 Back at the dugout, they examine their 50% share of the find. 1496 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:17,999 Back at the dugout, they examine their 50% share of the find. 1497 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,479 Back at the dugout, they examine their 50% share of the find. 1498 00:42:18,560 --> 00:42:19,999 There's a few little bits in here. 1499 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:20,639 There's a few little bits in here. 1500 00:42:23,160 --> 00:42:23,999 We got a couple of nice stones, so not a bad effort for a day's work. 1501 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,999 We got a couple of nice stones, so not a bad effort for a day's work. 1502 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:26,759 We got a couple of nice stones, so not a bad effort for a day's work. 1503 00:42:26,840 --> 00:42:27,999 It's not our best find but good start to the season anyway. Yeah. 1504 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,999 It's not our best find but good start to the season anyway. Yeah. 1505 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:30,359 It's not our best find but good start to the season anyway. Yeah. 1506 00:42:30,440 --> 00:42:31,999 The best thing about it is that we're back mining again together. 1507 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,679 The best thing about it is that we're back mining again together. 1508 00:42:33,760 --> 00:42:33,999 Mm-hm. Good job, Muller. All right. Well done. All right. 1509 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:35,999 Mm-hm. Good job, Muller. All right. Well done. All right. 1510 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:36,839 Mm-hm. Good job, Muller. All right. Well done. All right. 1511 00:42:36,920 --> 00:42:37,999 The opal that we found is pretty good opal. 1512 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,079 The opal that we found is pretty good opal. 1513 00:42:39,160 --> 00:42:39,999 Nice colours in there, you know. Not a huge quantity. 1514 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:41,999 Nice colours in there, you know. Not a huge quantity. 1515 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,239 Nice colours in there, you know. Not a huge quantity. 1516 00:42:42,320 --> 00:42:43,999 Let's go and see Johnny. What do you think? 1517 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:44,759 Let's go and see Johnny. What do you think? 1518 00:42:44,840 --> 00:42:45,999 I reckon. See what he says. Let's do it. 1519 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:46,879 I reckon. See what he says. Let's do it. 1520 00:42:47,640 --> 00:42:47,999 Legendary opal hunter John Dunstan is the Rookie's mentor 1521 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,999 Legendary opal hunter John Dunstan is the Rookie's mentor 1522 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,799 Legendary opal hunter John Dunstan is the Rookie's mentor 1523 00:42:51,880 --> 00:42:51,999 and an experienced opal valuer. 1524 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,959 and an experienced opal valuer. 1525 00:42:54,040 --> 00:42:55,999 G'day, g'day. G'day, g'day! 1526 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,039 G'day, g'day. G'day, g'day! 1527 00:42:56,120 --> 00:42:57,999 How are you going? Howdy. How's things? Good. Back again. Back again indeed. 1528 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,999 How are you going? Howdy. How's things? Good. Back again. Back again indeed. 1529 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,199 How are you going? Howdy. How's things? Good. Back again. Back again indeed. 1530 00:43:00,280 --> 00:43:01,999 We did a bit mining earlier today and this is what we found. 1531 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:03,439 We did a bit mining earlier today and this is what we found. 1532 00:43:03,520 --> 00:43:03,999 Oh, yeah. I think it's not a bad start to our mining season. 1533 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,999 Oh, yeah. I think it's not a bad start to our mining season. 1534 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,879 Oh, yeah. I think it's not a bad start to our mining season. 1535 00:43:06,960 --> 00:43:07,999 Looks all right. Well, nothing wrong with this. 1536 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,919 Looks all right. Well, nothing wrong with this. 1537 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,999 Nice bit of colour here. Yeah. What do you think it's worth, John? 1538 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,799 Nice bit of colour here. Yeah. What do you think it's worth, John? 1539 00:43:14,400 --> 00:43:15,999 I reckon you could probably get... maybe a thousand bucks. 1540 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,999 I reckon you could probably get... maybe a thousand bucks. 1541 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,119 I reckon you could probably get... maybe a thousand bucks. 1542 00:43:18,200 --> 00:43:19,999 Yeah, right. That's all right. 700-800 for sure. Yeah. 1543 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:21,999 Yeah, right. That's all right. 700-800 for sure. Yeah. 1544 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:22,159 Yeah, right. That's all right. 700-800 for sure. Yeah. 1545 00:43:22,240 --> 00:43:23,999 A thousand bucks. That's a good start, I reckon. Gotta be happy with that. 1546 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,999 A thousand bucks. That's a good start, I reckon. Gotta be happy with that. 1547 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:26,239 A thousand bucks. That's a good start, I reckon. Gotta be happy with that. 1548 00:43:26,320 --> 00:43:27,999 Justin and Dan's opal is white opal, 1549 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:29,279 Justin and Dan's opal is white opal, 1550 00:43:29,360 --> 00:43:29,999 worth up to $1,500 a carat retail. 1551 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,999 worth up to $1,500 a carat retail. 1552 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:32,239 worth up to $1,500 a carat retail. 1553 00:43:33,120 --> 00:43:33,999 It has flashes of blue, green and red. 1554 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,599 It has flashes of blue, green and red. 1555 00:43:35,680 --> 00:43:35,999 But it's in the rough and it weighs just two ounces 1556 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:37,999 But it's in the rough and it weighs just two ounces 1557 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:38,759 But it's in the rough and it weighs just two ounces 1558 00:43:38,840 --> 00:43:39,999 making its value around... 1559 00:43:40,000 --> 00:43:40,839 making its value around... 1560 00:43:41,760 --> 00:43:41,999 Back into the swing of things and started off the week pretty well. 1561 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:43,999 Back into the swing of things and started off the week pretty well. 1562 00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:44,999 Back into the swing of things and started off the week pretty well. 1563 00:43:45,080 --> 00:43:45,999 So what you need now is a bucketful. 1564 00:43:46,000 --> 00:43:47,479 So what you need now is a bucketful. 1565 00:43:47,560 --> 00:43:47,999 All right. Thanks, John. OK, boys. Good luck. No worries. 1566 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:49,999 All right. Thanks, John. OK, boys. Good luck. No worries. 1567 00:43:50,000 --> 00:43:50,559 All right. Thanks, John. OK, boys. Good luck. No worries. 1568 00:43:51,440 --> 00:43:51,999 While the Rookies are happy with their first haul of the season, 1569 00:43:52,000 --> 00:43:53,999 While the Rookies are happy with their first haul of the season, 1570 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:55,079 While the Rookies are happy with their first haul of the season, 1571 00:43:55,160 --> 00:43:55,999 with a target of $150,000 1572 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:57,999 with a target of $150,000 1573 00:43:58,000 --> 00:43:58,559 with a target of $150,000 1574 00:43:58,640 --> 00:43:59,999 there's still a long road ahead. 1575 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:00,959 there's still a long road ahead. 1576 00:44:01,280 --> 00:44:01,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1577 00:44:02,000 --> 00:44:03,279 subtitles by Deluxe 1578 00:44:04,305 --> 00:45:04,358 Do you want subtitles for any video? -=[ ai.OpenSubtitles.com ]=-