"Outback Opal Hunters" Risky Business

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... 3 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:04,799 On Outback Opal Hunters... 4 00:00:04,880 --> 00:00:05,999 Rookie Justin gambles thousands on buying his way out of trouble. 5 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,999 Rookie Justin gambles thousands on buying his way out of trouble. 6 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:09,159 Rookie Justin gambles thousands on buying his way out of trouble. 7 00:00:09,240 --> 00:00:09,999 If I can't find opal in Coober Pedy, I may as well buy some. I'm gonna buy anything I can get. 8 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,999 If I can't find opal in Coober Pedy, I may as well buy some. I'm gonna buy anything I can get. 9 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,639 If I can't find opal in Coober Pedy, I may as well buy some. I'm gonna buy anything I can get. 10 00:00:13,720 --> 00:00:13,999 Opal Queen Kelly needs a big find underground... 11 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:15,999 Opal Queen Kelly needs a big find underground... 12 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,719 Opal Queen Kelly needs a big find underground... 13 00:00:17,800 --> 00:00:17,999 We've bitten off a fair bit, maybe more than we can chew. 14 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,999 We've bitten off a fair bit, maybe more than we can chew. 15 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:20,519 We've bitten off a fair bit, maybe more than we can chew. 16 00:00:20,600 --> 00:00:21,999 ..or risk going broke. The pressure's on. 17 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:23,119 ..or risk going broke. The pressure's on. 18 00:00:23,200 --> 00:00:23,999 And Aaron and Greg's Dragonfly claim might finally pay off. 19 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,999 And Aaron and Greg's Dragonfly claim might finally pay off. 20 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:27,999 And Aaron and Greg's Dragonfly claim might finally pay off. 21 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:28,359 And Aaron and Greg's Dragonfly claim might finally pay off. 22 00:00:28,440 --> 00:00:29,999 Have a look at this, Aaron! What? (LAUGHING) 23 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,999 Have a look at this, Aaron! What? (LAUGHING) 24 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:32,439 Have a look at this, Aaron! What? (LAUGHING) 25 00:00:33,520 --> 00:00:33,999 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 26 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,999 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 27 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,079 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 28 00:00:36,160 --> 00:00:37,999 # Money 29 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:38,439 # Money 30 00:00:40,520 --> 00:00:41,999 # And fancy clothes 31 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,839 # And fancy clothes 32 00:00:47,200 --> 00:00:47,999 # Telling you what to do with the life we live 33 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,999 # Telling you what to do with the life we live 34 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:51,119 # Telling you what to do with the life we live 35 00:00:51,200 --> 00:00:51,999 # And where to go # 36 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:53,999 # And where to go # 37 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:54,239 # And where to go # 38 00:01:00,720 --> 00:01:01,999 Coober Pedy, South Australia, a bone-dry landscape 39 00:01:02,000 --> 00:01:03,999 Coober Pedy, South Australia, a bone-dry landscape 40 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:05,399 Coober Pedy, South Australia, a bone-dry landscape 41 00:01:05,480 --> 00:01:05,999 where temperatures can hit 47 degrees Celsius. 42 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,999 where temperatures can hit 47 degrees Celsius. 43 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:09,199 where temperatures can hit 47 degrees Celsius. 44 00:01:12,320 --> 00:01:13,999 At his five-mile claim, Rookie Justin Lang 45 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:15,479 At his five-mile claim, Rookie Justin Lang 46 00:01:15,560 --> 00:01:15,999 is chasing Coober Pedy speciality, White Opal, 47 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,999 is chasing Coober Pedy speciality, White Opal, 48 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,999 is chasing Coober Pedy speciality, White Opal, 49 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:20,039 is chasing Coober Pedy speciality, White Opal, 50 00:01:20,120 --> 00:01:21,999 worth up to $7,500 a gram. 51 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:23,999 worth up to $7,500 a gram. 52 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:24,079 worth up to $7,500 a gram. 53 00:01:24,920 --> 00:01:25,999 That's beautiful! Stunning. 54 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:27,599 That's beautiful! Stunning. 55 00:01:27,680 --> 00:01:27,999 Oh, wow. Oh, my God. 56 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,999 Oh, wow. Oh, my God. 57 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,159 Oh, wow. Oh, my God. 58 00:01:32,400 --> 00:01:33,999 But the harsh reality of recently becoming 59 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:35,039 But the harsh reality of recently becoming 60 00:01:35,120 --> 00:01:35,999 a full-time opal miner is starting to sink in. 61 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,999 a full-time opal miner is starting to sink in. 62 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:38,879 a full-time opal miner is starting to sink in. 63 00:01:38,960 --> 00:01:39,999 To try and find opal under the ground is a tough gig, 64 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,999 To try and find opal under the ground is a tough gig, 65 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,439 To try and find opal under the ground is a tough gig, 66 00:01:42,520 --> 00:01:43,999 and I've got a whole lot more respect for miners now. It's not easy. 67 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,999 and I've got a whole lot more respect for miners now. It's not easy. 68 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,199 and I've got a whole lot more respect for miners now. It's not easy. 69 00:01:47,280 --> 00:01:47,999 And Justin's mining partner Dan Becker 70 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,999 And Justin's mining partner Dan Becker 71 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:50,199 And Justin's mining partner Dan Becker 72 00:01:50,280 --> 00:01:51,999 is back with his family over 700km away. 73 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,999 is back with his family over 700km away. 74 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,359 is back with his family over 700km away. 75 00:01:55,640 --> 00:01:55,999 This is the first claim I've mined without Dan, 76 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,999 This is the first claim I've mined without Dan, 77 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:58,079 This is the first claim I've mined without Dan, 78 00:01:58,160 --> 00:01:59,999 and it's been a really different experience. 79 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,279 and it's been a really different experience. 80 00:02:00,360 --> 00:02:01,999 You don't get to laugh with anyone, and you don't get to joke with anyone. 81 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,839 You don't get to laugh with anyone, and you don't get to joke with anyone. 82 00:02:03,920 --> 00:02:03,999 You're just sitting there by yourself, talking to yourself all day. 83 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,999 You're just sitting there by yourself, talking to yourself all day. 84 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:07,359 You're just sitting there by yourself, talking to yourself all day. 85 00:02:07,440 --> 00:02:07,999 It, er, does become a bit lonely. 86 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,999 It, er, does become a bit lonely. 87 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:10,159 It, er, does become a bit lonely. 88 00:02:10,240 --> 00:02:11,999 With a solo target of $75,000, and not a cent in profit, 89 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,999 With a solo target of $75,000, and not a cent in profit, 90 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,479 With a solo target of $75,000, and not a cent in profit, 91 00:02:15,560 --> 00:02:15,999 Justin is losing money with every passing day. 92 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:17,999 Justin is losing money with every passing day. 93 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,639 Justin is losing money with every passing day. 94 00:02:20,840 --> 00:02:21,999 Making matters worse, Justin has invested 95 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:23,519 Making matters worse, Justin has invested 96 00:02:23,600 --> 00:02:23,999 over $35,000 on buying a second-hand excavator 97 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,999 over $35,000 on buying a second-hand excavator 98 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,999 over $35,000 on buying a second-hand excavator 99 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:28,079 over $35,000 on buying a second-hand excavator 100 00:02:28,160 --> 00:02:29,799 and clearing his claim. 101 00:02:29,880 --> 00:02:29,999 My aim for this claim was to pay off the excavator straight away, 102 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,999 My aim for this claim was to pay off the excavator straight away, 103 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,999 My aim for this claim was to pay off the excavator straight away, 104 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:34,199 My aim for this claim was to pay off the excavator straight away, 105 00:02:34,280 --> 00:02:35,999 but it didn't happen. 106 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,279 but it didn't happen. 107 00:02:36,360 --> 00:02:37,999 So, I'm $35,000 in the red. 108 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,759 So, I'm $35,000 in the red. 109 00:02:38,840 --> 00:02:39,999 All in all, I'm mostly disappointed in 110 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,999 All in all, I'm mostly disappointed in 111 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:42,439 All in all, I'm mostly disappointed in 112 00:02:42,520 --> 00:02:43,999 how it's all turned out. What the hell am I doing out here? 113 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,999 how it's all turned out. What the hell am I doing out here? 114 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,079 how it's all turned out. What the hell am I doing out here? 115 00:02:47,160 --> 00:02:47,999 Have I gone crazy? 116 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,159 Have I gone crazy? 117 00:02:49,240 --> 00:02:49,999 I'm all this way for family, 118 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,759 I'm all this way for family, 119 00:02:51,840 --> 00:02:51,999 sitting out here, spending all this money. 120 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:53,959 sitting out here, spending all this money. 121 00:02:54,960 --> 00:02:55,999 Not finding anything, there's no return. 122 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,079 Not finding anything, there's no return. 123 00:02:57,160 --> 00:02:57,999 Dan is not here to talk to. What have I done? 124 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,999 Dan is not here to talk to. What have I done? 125 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:00,919 Dan is not here to talk to. What have I done? 126 00:03:04,480 --> 00:03:05,999 To get back on track, Justin has a new plan. 127 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,999 To get back on track, Justin has a new plan. 128 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:08,279 To get back on track, Justin has a new plan. 129 00:03:08,360 --> 00:03:09,999 So, if I don't find opal, I'll buy it. 130 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,599 So, if I don't find opal, I'll buy it. 131 00:03:11,680 --> 00:03:11,999 He's going to risk $13,000 buying some rough opal, 132 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,999 He's going to risk $13,000 buying some rough opal, 133 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:15,999 He's going to risk $13,000 buying some rough opal, 134 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:16,559 He's going to risk $13,000 buying some rough opal, 135 00:03:16,640 --> 00:03:17,999 in the hope he can make a profit polishing it 136 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:18,919 in the hope he can make a profit polishing it 137 00:03:19,000 --> 00:03:19,999 and selling it on to a jeweller. 138 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:20,999 and selling it on to a jeweller. 139 00:03:22,840 --> 00:03:23,999 Most miners sell their opal rough 140 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,279 Most miners sell their opal rough 141 00:03:25,360 --> 00:03:25,999 as it comes out of the ground, for a quick profit, 142 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,999 as it comes out of the ground, for a quick profit, 143 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:28,439 as it comes out of the ground, for a quick profit, 144 00:03:28,520 --> 00:03:29,999 but if a miner has the skill and patience 145 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:30,719 but if a miner has the skill and patience 146 00:03:30,800 --> 00:03:31,999 to polish and cut their own stones, 147 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,239 to polish and cut their own stones, 148 00:03:33,320 --> 00:03:33,999 they can potentially triple their money. 149 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,839 they can potentially triple their money. 150 00:03:37,640 --> 00:03:37,999 For skilled clockmaker Justin, 151 00:03:38,000 --> 00:03:39,999 For skilled clockmaker Justin, 152 00:03:40,080 --> 00:03:41,999 this could be a safe way of turning a profit. 153 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,679 this could be a safe way of turning a profit. 154 00:03:44,760 --> 00:03:45,999 The cash is key. So, I'm gonna take this, 155 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,999 The cash is key. So, I'm gonna take this, 156 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:48,199 The cash is key. So, I'm gonna take this, 157 00:03:48,280 --> 00:03:49,999 and see if I can turn this into some, a nice big bag of opal. 158 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:51,279 and see if I can turn this into some, a nice big bag of opal. 159 00:03:52,880 --> 00:03:53,999 Cash in hand, Justin heads to the remote town of Mintabie. 160 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,999 Cash in hand, Justin heads to the remote town of Mintabie. 161 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,239 Cash in hand, Justin heads to the remote town of Mintabie. 162 00:03:58,320 --> 00:03:59,999 Nearly 300km north of Coober Pedy, 163 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,479 Nearly 300km north of Coober Pedy, 164 00:04:01,560 --> 00:04:01,999 Mintabie produces a unique opal highly prized for its rich colour. 165 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:03,999 Mintabie produces a unique opal highly prized for its rich colour. 166 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,999 Mintabie produces a unique opal highly prized for its rich colour. 167 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,879 Mintabie produces a unique opal highly prized for its rich colour. 168 00:04:06,960 --> 00:04:07,999 With its black backing, it can be worth up to $3,000 a carat 169 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,999 With its black backing, it can be worth up to $3,000 a carat 170 00:04:10,000 --> 00:04:11,279 With its black backing, it can be worth up to $3,000 a carat 171 00:04:11,360 --> 00:04:11,999 or a fifth of a gram. 172 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,399 or a fifth of a gram. 173 00:04:15,960 --> 00:04:15,999 Justin's hoping to pick up a bargain from a miner 174 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,999 Justin's hoping to pick up a bargain from a miner 175 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,639 Justin's hoping to pick up a bargain from a miner 176 00:04:18,720 --> 00:04:19,999 keen to offload some stones before he quits the business. 177 00:04:20,000 --> 00:04:21,999 keen to offload some stones before he quits the business. 178 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:22,559 keen to offload some stones before he quits the business. 179 00:04:24,320 --> 00:04:25,999 I'm going to buy anything I can get, cos I know I can flip it, 180 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:27,519 I'm going to buy anything I can get, cos I know I can flip it, 181 00:04:27,600 --> 00:04:27,999 and, you know, make my money back, and some. 182 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,999 and, you know, make my money back, and some. 183 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:30,279 and, you know, make my money back, and some. 184 00:04:35,600 --> 00:04:35,999 Justin is driving into this remote desert outpost 185 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,999 Justin is driving into this remote desert outpost 186 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,479 Justin is driving into this remote desert outpost 187 00:04:39,560 --> 00:04:39,999 with thousands of dollars in cash and no back-up. 188 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,999 with thousands of dollars in cash and no back-up. 189 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,999 with thousands of dollars in cash and no back-up. 190 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:44,759 with thousands of dollars in cash and no back-up. 191 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:52,074 192 00:04:54,560 --> 00:04:55,999 What you need to make opal is faults. 193 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:56,919 What you need to make opal is faults. 194 00:04:59,280 --> 00:04:59,999 So, you need quite a big movement in the Earth. 195 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,999 So, you need quite a big movement in the Earth. 196 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:02,039 So, you need quite a big movement in the Earth. 197 00:05:02,120 --> 00:05:03,999 In Lightning Ridge, outback New South Wales, 198 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,999 In Lightning Ridge, outback New South Wales, 199 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:06,119 In Lightning Ridge, outback New South Wales, 200 00:05:06,200 --> 00:05:07,999 Kelly Tishler is battling a dry run of luck 201 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,359 Kelly Tishler is battling a dry run of luck 202 00:05:09,440 --> 00:05:09,999 eight metres underground. 203 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:11,439 eight metres underground. 204 00:05:12,560 --> 00:05:13,999 We still have to try and move enough dirt which has hopefully got opal, 205 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:15,879 We still have to try and move enough dirt which has hopefully got opal, 206 00:05:15,960 --> 00:05:15,999 and actually try and track it down. Where is it? It could be just there. 207 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,999 and actually try and track it down. Where is it? It could be just there. 208 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,359 and actually try and track it down. Where is it? It could be just there. 209 00:05:19,440 --> 00:05:19,999 This season, Kelly is teaming up 210 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:21,439 This season, Kelly is teaming up 211 00:05:21,520 --> 00:05:21,999 with brother-in-law Mark and mining partner Dwayne. 212 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,999 with brother-in-law Mark and mining partner Dwayne. 213 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,159 with brother-in-law Mark and mining partner Dwayne. 214 00:05:25,240 --> 00:05:25,999 So far, they've chipped away $22,000 of their $150,000 target. 215 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,999 So far, they've chipped away $22,000 of their $150,000 target. 216 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:29,999 So far, they've chipped away $22,000 of their $150,000 target. 217 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,999 So far, they've chipped away $22,000 of their $150,000 target. 218 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:32,239 So far, they've chipped away $22,000 of their $150,000 target. 219 00:05:34,240 --> 00:05:35,999 They are hunting Black Opal, the most prized opal on the planet 220 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,999 They are hunting Black Opal, the most prized opal on the planet 221 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:38,839 They are hunting Black Opal, the most prized opal on the planet 222 00:05:38,920 --> 00:05:39,999 worth up to $35,000 for a fifth of a gram. 223 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,999 worth up to $35,000 for a fifth of a gram. 224 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,759 worth up to $35,000 for a fifth of a gram. 225 00:05:42,840 --> 00:05:43,999 It's rarer than diamonds. 226 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:44,839 It's rarer than diamonds. 227 00:05:45,960 --> 00:05:45,999 This is what you wanna see. The excitement you get, 228 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,999 This is what you wanna see. The excitement you get, 229 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,519 This is what you wanna see. The excitement you get, 230 00:05:48,600 --> 00:05:49,999 the feeling you get makes you wanna keep goin', 231 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,079 the feeling you get makes you wanna keep goin', 232 00:05:51,160 --> 00:05:51,999 go that extra mile and hopefully get some more. 233 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:53,839 go that extra mile and hopefully get some more. 234 00:05:57,960 --> 00:05:57,999 Hoping to repeat their success, 235 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,959 Hoping to repeat their success, 236 00:06:00,040 --> 00:06:01,999 the team has decided to continue digging 237 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:02,479 the team has decided to continue digging 238 00:06:02,560 --> 00:06:03,999 where they ripped out their $22,000 haul. 239 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,639 where they ripped out their $22,000 haul. 240 00:06:06,800 --> 00:06:07,999 Look, there is no rules, no-one can see through the ground, 241 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,599 Look, there is no rules, no-one can see through the ground, 242 00:06:09,680 --> 00:06:09,999 so you just gotta follow the trace, really. 243 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,999 so you just gotta follow the trace, really. 244 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,919 so you just gotta follow the trace, really. 245 00:06:13,000 --> 00:06:13,999 Somebody might think, "Oh, you're just down here burrowing away aimlessly." 246 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:15,999 Somebody might think, "Oh, you're just down here burrowing away aimlessly." 247 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:16,919 Somebody might think, "Oh, you're just down here burrowing away aimlessly." 248 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:17,999 No. There's a method to the madness. We've got a technique. 249 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,799 No. There's a method to the madness. We've got a technique. 250 00:06:19,880 --> 00:06:19,999 Key to their technique is their 800kg digging machine. 251 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:21,999 Key to their technique is their 800kg digging machine. 252 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,999 Key to their technique is their 800kg digging machine. 253 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,839 Key to their technique is their 800kg digging machine. 254 00:06:26,280 --> 00:06:27,999 Razor-sharp claws rip through the clay soil 255 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:29,719 Razor-sharp claws rip through the clay soil 256 00:06:29,800 --> 00:06:29,999 shifting ten tonnes of earth in an hour. 257 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,999 shifting ten tonnes of earth in an hour. 258 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,199 shifting ten tonnes of earth in an hour. 259 00:06:35,960 --> 00:06:35,999 But opal is fragile. 260 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,959 But opal is fragile. 261 00:06:38,040 --> 00:06:39,999 Finding this prize takes skill, patience and a bit of luck. 262 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,999 Finding this prize takes skill, patience and a bit of luck. 263 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,159 Finding this prize takes skill, patience and a bit of luck. 264 00:06:43,240 --> 00:06:43,999 One mistake can cost you a hundred grand. 265 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,519 One mistake can cost you a hundred grand. 266 00:06:45,600 --> 00:06:45,999 It could shatter a stone. 267 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,799 It could shatter a stone. 268 00:06:47,880 --> 00:06:47,999 The mined earth is fed into a series of pipes 269 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,999 The mined earth is fed into a series of pipes 270 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:51,239 The mined earth is fed into a series of pipes 271 00:06:51,320 --> 00:06:51,999 that form part of an immense vacuum... 272 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:53,879 that form part of an immense vacuum... 273 00:06:56,520 --> 00:06:57,999 ..powered by what is known as a blower. 274 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:59,159 ..powered by what is known as a blower. 275 00:06:59,240 --> 00:06:59,999 Every blower is sort of put together by different people, 276 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,959 Every blower is sort of put together by different people, 277 00:07:02,040 --> 00:07:03,999 most of 'em made up of a complete, sort of, mix of parts, 278 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,279 most of 'em made up of a complete, sort of, mix of parts, 279 00:07:05,360 --> 00:07:05,999 like old truck parts, truck motors, and different bits and pieces. 280 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,999 like old truck parts, truck motors, and different bits and pieces. 281 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,119 like old truck parts, truck motors, and different bits and pieces. 282 00:07:09,200 --> 00:07:09,999 So this a two-speed off a old Bedford truck, 283 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,999 So this a two-speed off a old Bedford truck, 284 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,319 So this a two-speed off a old Bedford truck, 285 00:07:12,400 --> 00:07:13,999 so, you know, that's probably 50 years old. 286 00:07:14,000 --> 00:07:14,719 so, you know, that's probably 50 years old. 287 00:07:14,800 --> 00:07:15,999 So, this machine is called a blower, but it should be called a sucker 288 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:17,999 So, this machine is called a blower, but it should be called a sucker 289 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:18,199 So, this machine is called a blower, but it should be called a sucker 290 00:07:18,280 --> 00:07:19,999 because that's what it does. It sucks the dirt from off the floor 291 00:07:20,000 --> 00:07:21,359 because that's what it does. It sucks the dirt from off the floor 292 00:07:21,440 --> 00:07:21,999 of the mine, and sucks it up the pipes 293 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:23,999 of the mine, and sucks it up the pipes 294 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,319 of the mine, and sucks it up the pipes 295 00:07:24,400 --> 00:07:25,999 into this cylinder we call a hopper. 296 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:26,399 into this cylinder we call a hopper. 297 00:07:26,480 --> 00:07:27,999 When that gets filled up with the opal clay, 298 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:28,559 When that gets filled up with the opal clay, 299 00:07:28,640 --> 00:07:29,999 it'll just drop into the back of the truck. 300 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,639 it'll just drop into the back of the truck. 301 00:07:30,720 --> 00:07:31,999 The dirt's then washed off in a converted cement mixer 302 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,999 The dirt's then washed off in a converted cement mixer 303 00:07:34,080 --> 00:07:35,999 called an agitator, and the stones that are left 304 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,159 called an agitator, and the stones that are left 305 00:07:37,240 --> 00:07:37,999 are then checked for any opal. 306 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,239 are then checked for any opal. 307 00:07:41,720 --> 00:07:41,999 In opal mining, success can quickly turn into financial failure. 308 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,999 In opal mining, success can quickly turn into financial failure. 309 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,999 In opal mining, success can quickly turn into financial failure. 310 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:46,919 In opal mining, success can quickly turn into financial failure. 311 00:07:48,120 --> 00:07:49,999 The face that earned the team a cool $22,000 has dried up. 312 00:07:50,000 --> 00:07:51,999 The face that earned the team a cool $22,000 has dried up. 313 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,479 The face that earned the team a cool $22,000 has dried up. 314 00:07:53,560 --> 00:07:53,999 Get anything in it? That has to be the seam. 315 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,999 Get anything in it? That has to be the seam. 316 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:56,399 Get anything in it? That has to be the seam. 317 00:07:56,480 --> 00:07:57,999 Yeah, not much of a story to tell here. No trace, no anything, really. 318 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,999 Yeah, not much of a story to tell here. No trace, no anything, really. 319 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,479 Yeah, not much of a story to tell here. No trace, no anything, really. 320 00:08:00,560 --> 00:08:01,999 Just a few, sort of, hardballs, 321 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:02,559 Just a few, sort of, hardballs, 322 00:08:02,640 --> 00:08:03,999 it's actually what we call dog-stones. 323 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:04,799 it's actually what we call dog-stones. 324 00:08:04,880 --> 00:08:05,999 Yeah, it doesn't look like anything that's gonna pay. 325 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,999 Yeah, it doesn't look like anything that's gonna pay. 326 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:08,639 Yeah, it doesn't look like anything that's gonna pay. 327 00:08:08,720 --> 00:08:09,999 After several hours of digging, 328 00:08:10,000 --> 00:08:11,479 After several hours of digging, 329 00:08:11,560 --> 00:08:11,999 they've found just one promising piece of dirt. 330 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,999 they've found just one promising piece of dirt. 331 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:14,519 they've found just one promising piece of dirt. 332 00:08:16,320 --> 00:08:17,999 Kelly now has a tough decision to make, 333 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,839 Kelly now has a tough decision to make, 334 00:08:18,920 --> 00:08:19,999 whether to keep the team digging in the same place 335 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:21,999 whether to keep the team digging in the same place 336 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:22,239 whether to keep the team digging in the same place 337 00:08:22,320 --> 00:08:23,999 or waste valuable time moving the digger to a new spot. 338 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,999 or waste valuable time moving the digger to a new spot. 339 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:26,879 or waste valuable time moving the digger to a new spot. 340 00:08:28,560 --> 00:08:29,999 You can hear that blower going, so that's hundred-dollar notes going. 341 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,999 You can hear that blower going, so that's hundred-dollar notes going. 342 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:33,079 You can hear that blower going, so that's hundred-dollar notes going. 343 00:08:33,160 --> 00:08:33,999 So, while that's going, it makes me incredibly nervous. 344 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:35,999 So, while that's going, it makes me incredibly nervous. 345 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,479 So, while that's going, it makes me incredibly nervous. 346 00:08:43,720 --> 00:08:43,999 At Dragonfly open-cut mine, Opalton, 347 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:45,999 At Dragonfly open-cut mine, Opalton, 348 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:47,439 At Dragonfly open-cut mine, Opalton, 349 00:08:47,520 --> 00:08:47,999 long-time partners Aaron Grotjahn and Greg Geran 350 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,999 long-time partners Aaron Grotjahn and Greg Geran 351 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:51,039 long-time partners Aaron Grotjahn and Greg Geran 352 00:08:51,120 --> 00:08:51,999 are struggling to hit pay dirt. 353 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,719 are struggling to hit pay dirt. 354 00:08:53,800 --> 00:08:53,999 They're hunting Queensland Boulder Opal 355 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,999 They're hunting Queensland Boulder Opal 356 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:56,719 They're hunting Queensland Boulder Opal 357 00:08:56,800 --> 00:08:57,999 worth up to $20,000 a gram. That's a nice colour, eh? 358 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:59,999 worth up to $20,000 a gram. That's a nice colour, eh? 359 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:00,679 worth up to $20,000 a gram. That's a nice colour, eh? 360 00:09:00,760 --> 00:09:01,999 Pretty hard to get the smile off your face when you break something nice, 361 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,999 Pretty hard to get the smile off your face when you break something nice, 362 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:04,159 Pretty hard to get the smile off your face when you break something nice, 363 00:09:04,240 --> 00:09:05,999 because you've been looking for years for this stuff. 364 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,839 because you've been looking for years for this stuff. 365 00:09:06,920 --> 00:09:07,999 So far, this season, 366 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:08,919 So far, this season, 367 00:09:09,000 --> 00:09:09,999 they have just $10,000 of their $120,000 target. 368 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,999 they have just $10,000 of their $120,000 target. 369 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,839 they have just $10,000 of their $120,000 target. 370 00:09:15,040 --> 00:09:15,999 To make matters worse, they're also a man down. 371 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,999 To make matters worse, they're also a man down. 372 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,839 To make matters worse, they're also a man down. 373 00:09:18,920 --> 00:09:19,999 Yeah, it's a pity Col can't be here. 374 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,479 Yeah, it's a pity Col can't be here. 375 00:09:22,680 --> 00:09:23,999 Col's very sick, so he's gonna stay in town and get better. 376 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,999 Col's very sick, so he's gonna stay in town and get better. 377 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:27,079 Col's very sick, so he's gonna stay in town and get better. 378 00:09:27,160 --> 00:09:27,999 Until then, we keep doing what we're doing. 379 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,839 Until then, we keep doing what we're doing. 380 00:09:30,840 --> 00:09:31,999 Aaron and Greg live simply, off the grid, 381 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,999 Aaron and Greg live simply, off the grid, 382 00:09:34,080 --> 00:09:35,999 but they're struggling to make ends meet. 383 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,399 but they're struggling to make ends meet. 384 00:09:37,480 --> 00:09:37,999 We've been battling out here for five years, 385 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,679 We've been battling out here for five years, 386 00:09:39,760 --> 00:09:39,999 and we've been just, sort of, making probably wages, 387 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,999 and we've been just, sort of, making probably wages, 388 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,639 and we've been just, sort of, making probably wages, 389 00:09:42,720 --> 00:09:43,999 just enough to eat and sort of keep trucking. 390 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,199 just enough to eat and sort of keep trucking. 391 00:09:46,480 --> 00:09:47,999 It's not a line. It's a pellet. 392 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,479 It's not a line. It's a pellet. 393 00:09:48,560 --> 00:09:49,999 Every rock's one step closer to... That's right. 394 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:50,999 Every rock's one step closer to... That's right. 395 00:09:51,080 --> 00:09:51,999 ..paying the bills, gettin' ahead. 396 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,679 ..paying the bills, gettin' ahead. 397 00:09:55,040 --> 00:09:55,999 For Aaron, Dragonfly is more than just a claim. 398 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,999 For Aaron, Dragonfly is more than just a claim. 399 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:59,039 For Aaron, Dragonfly is more than just a claim. 400 00:10:00,760 --> 00:10:01,999 In the 1980s and '90s, it was owned by his dad, Arnold. 401 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,999 In the 1980s and '90s, it was owned by his dad, Arnold. 402 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,839 In the 1980s and '90s, it was owned by his dad, Arnold. 403 00:10:07,640 --> 00:10:07,999 Yeah, I miss the old fella heaps. 404 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,639 Yeah, I miss the old fella heaps. 405 00:10:10,560 --> 00:10:11,999 He would've been here right now playing his squeeze-box 406 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,719 He would've been here right now playing his squeeze-box 407 00:10:13,800 --> 00:10:13,999 and didgeridoo, and takin' it easy. 408 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,999 and didgeridoo, and takin' it easy. 409 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:16,439 and didgeridoo, and takin' it easy. 410 00:10:16,520 --> 00:10:17,999 Aaron and Greg are digging the last untouched section, 411 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,999 Aaron and Greg are digging the last untouched section, 412 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:20,879 Aaron and Greg are digging the last untouched section, 413 00:10:20,960 --> 00:10:21,999 hoping it contains a fortune. 414 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,199 hoping it contains a fortune. 415 00:10:25,280 --> 00:10:25,999 Our dad left us a bit of opal to dig up. 416 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,919 Our dad left us a bit of opal to dig up. 417 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,999 This might just be the trace. Bit of luck, the pocket's yet to come. 418 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,479 This might just be the trace. Bit of luck, the pocket's yet to come. 419 00:10:31,560 --> 00:10:31,999 We never know, mate. We never know. 420 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,559 We never know, mate. We never know. 421 00:10:33,640 --> 00:10:33,999 We'll lock that up, mate. Let's do some diggin'. 422 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:35,999 We'll lock that up, mate. Let's do some diggin'. 423 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,039 We'll lock that up, mate. Let's do some diggin'. 424 00:10:36,120 --> 00:10:37,999 Yeah, and do some facing. 425 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:38,719 Yeah, and do some facing. 426 00:10:38,800 --> 00:10:39,999 It's good to get something in the drum. Let's go and dig. 427 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,999 It's good to get something in the drum. Let's go and dig. 428 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,239 It's good to get something in the drum. Let's go and dig. 429 00:10:43,960 --> 00:10:43,999 There's only 10% left, Dad used to say. And he's right, 430 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,999 There's only 10% left, Dad used to say. And he's right, 431 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:47,119 There's only 10% left, Dad used to say. And he's right, 432 00:10:47,200 --> 00:10:47,999 but it might be a good 10%. 433 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,199 but it might be a good 10%. 434 00:10:53,760 --> 00:10:53,999 We haven't really found a pocket yet, 435 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,759 We haven't really found a pocket yet, 436 00:10:55,840 --> 00:10:55,999 but we just gotta keep battling on and hope that we stumble 437 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,999 but we just gotta keep battling on and hope that we stumble 438 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,999 but we just gotta keep battling on and hope that we stumble 439 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,359 but we just gotta keep battling on and hope that we stumble 440 00:11:00,440 --> 00:11:01,999 into a pocket or decent rock or whatever. 441 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,999 into a pocket or decent rock or whatever. 442 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:04,239 into a pocket or decent rock or whatever. 443 00:11:12,240 --> 00:11:13,999 Usually, when you're just about to give up or try somewhere else, 444 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,679 Usually, when you're just about to give up or try somewhere else, 445 00:11:15,760 --> 00:11:15,999 there it'll be. 446 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,999 there it'll be. 447 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,199 there it'll be. 448 00:11:18,280 --> 00:11:19,999 You gotta be determined to find the stuff. 449 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:20,559 You gotta be determined to find the stuff. 450 00:11:24,400 --> 00:11:25,999 There, you've got it. Oi, pluck that one out. 451 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,879 There, you've got it. Oi, pluck that one out. 452 00:11:27,960 --> 00:11:27,999 Boulder Opal exists in the hard, dark ironstone rocks 453 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:29,999 Boulder Opal exists in the hard, dark ironstone rocks 454 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,999 Boulder Opal exists in the hard, dark ironstone rocks 455 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:32,159 Boulder Opal exists in the hard, dark ironstone rocks 456 00:11:32,240 --> 00:11:33,999 among the lightly-coloured sandstone. 457 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:34,839 among the lightly-coloured sandstone. 458 00:11:38,840 --> 00:11:39,999 It's formed when silica-rich water seeping underground 459 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:41,999 It's formed when silica-rich water seeping underground 460 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,599 It's formed when silica-rich water seeping underground 461 00:11:42,680 --> 00:11:43,999 pools in cracks in the impervious rocks, 462 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,439 pools in cracks in the impervious rocks, 463 00:11:45,520 --> 00:11:45,999 and over millions of years, hardens into opal. 464 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,999 and over millions of years, hardens into opal. 465 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,999 and over millions of years, hardens into opal. 466 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:50,919 and over millions of years, hardens into opal. 467 00:11:52,560 --> 00:11:53,999 The more dirt you shift, the more chance you have of finding it. 468 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,999 The more dirt you shift, the more chance you have of finding it. 469 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:56,799 The more dirt you shift, the more chance you have of finding it. 470 00:12:08,120 --> 00:12:09,999 Come on. 471 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:10,119 Come on. 472 00:12:17,560 --> 00:12:17,999 I'm gonna take a gamble on this and keep digging. 473 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,999 I'm gonna take a gamble on this and keep digging. 474 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:20,759 I'm gonna take a gamble on this and keep digging. 475 00:12:20,840 --> 00:12:21,999 If the gamble doesn't pay off soon, 476 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,439 If the gamble doesn't pay off soon, 477 00:12:23,520 --> 00:12:23,999 Aaron and Greg will run out of cash to keep the claim going. 478 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,999 Aaron and Greg will run out of cash to keep the claim going. 479 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:27,999 Aaron and Greg will run out of cash to keep the claim going. 480 00:12:37,120 --> 00:12:37,999 Opal country. I love it. 481 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,519 Opal country. I love it. 482 00:12:40,680 --> 00:12:41,999 You know, I get really excited coming out here, 483 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,879 You know, I get really excited coming out here, 484 00:12:42,960 --> 00:12:43,999 because I can feel the opal, I can... 485 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,999 because I can feel the opal, I can... 486 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:46,119 because I can feel the opal, I can... 487 00:12:46,200 --> 00:12:47,999 You can just feel it in your veins. 488 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,199 You can just feel it in your veins. 489 00:12:48,280 --> 00:12:49,999 Justin's heading to the remote town of Mintabie, 490 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:51,359 Justin's heading to the remote town of Mintabie, 491 00:12:51,440 --> 00:12:51,999 hoping to pick up some rough opal he can then sell on at a profit. 492 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,999 hoping to pick up some rough opal he can then sell on at a profit. 493 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,319 hoping to pick up some rough opal he can then sell on at a profit. 494 00:12:56,520 --> 00:12:57,999 In its heyday, when it was first discovered, 495 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,239 In its heyday, when it was first discovered, 496 00:12:59,320 --> 00:12:59,999 Mintabie produced more opal than Coober Pedy. 497 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,999 Mintabie produced more opal than Coober Pedy. 498 00:13:02,000 --> 00:13:02,679 Mintabie produced more opal than Coober Pedy. 499 00:13:02,760 --> 00:13:03,999 So, that says something, if Coober Pedy is the opal capital of the world. 500 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,999 So, that says something, if Coober Pedy is the opal capital of the world. 501 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,279 So, that says something, if Coober Pedy is the opal capital of the world. 502 00:13:07,680 --> 00:13:07,999 But Mintabie will soon be a town no longer. 503 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,999 But Mintabie will soon be a town no longer. 504 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,759 But Mintabie will soon be a town no longer. 505 00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:11,999 The land it stands on has been handed back 506 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,999 The land it stands on has been handed back 507 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:14,239 The land it stands on has been handed back 508 00:13:14,320 --> 00:13:15,999 to the traditional Aboriginal owners. 509 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:16,559 to the traditional Aboriginal owners. 510 00:13:17,960 --> 00:13:17,999 In just a few months, it's due to close. 511 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,999 In just a few months, it's due to close. 512 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,199 In just a few months, it's due to close. 513 00:13:21,280 --> 00:13:21,999 Miners are fast disappearing, 514 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,279 Miners are fast disappearing, 515 00:13:23,360 --> 00:13:23,999 and Mintabie opal is becoming increasingly sought after. 516 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,999 and Mintabie opal is becoming increasingly sought after. 517 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,319 and Mintabie opal is becoming increasingly sought after. 518 00:13:27,400 --> 00:13:27,999 They're shutting the town down, unfortunately. 519 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,839 They're shutting the town down, unfortunately. 520 00:13:29,920 --> 00:13:29,999 So, all the mining will eventually stop, 521 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,999 So, all the mining will eventually stop, 522 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:32,199 So, all the mining will eventually stop, 523 00:13:32,280 --> 00:13:33,999 and the production of their opal will no longer be available. 524 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:35,439 and the production of their opal will no longer be available. 525 00:13:36,640 --> 00:13:37,999 Justin has arranged to meet one of the last opal miners 526 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:39,999 Justin has arranged to meet one of the last opal miners 527 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,199 Justin has arranged to meet one of the last opal miners 528 00:13:40,280 --> 00:13:41,999 in Mintabie, Jamie Wilson. 529 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,399 in Mintabie, Jamie Wilson. 530 00:13:43,480 --> 00:13:43,999 I've made a really good connection with Jamie. 531 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:45,879 I've made a really good connection with Jamie. 532 00:13:45,960 --> 00:13:45,999 You know, it's really a privilege to be able to buy from him 533 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,999 You know, it's really a privilege to be able to buy from him 534 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,919 You know, it's really a privilege to be able to buy from him 535 00:13:49,000 --> 00:13:49,999 because you can't get Mintabie opal, it's very rare. 536 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,919 because you can't get Mintabie opal, it's very rare. 537 00:13:54,360 --> 00:13:55,999 Good to see you. Hey, glad you could make it. Yeah. 538 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:57,359 Good to see you. Hey, glad you could make it. Yeah. 539 00:13:57,440 --> 00:13:57,999 Yeah, I know, it looks like you've got a huge bloody set-up here. 540 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,999 Yeah, I know, it looks like you've got a huge bloody set-up here. 541 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,519 Yeah, I know, it looks like you've got a huge bloody set-up here. 542 00:14:00,600 --> 00:14:01,999 Centre point of Jamie's operation is a machine called a Noodler. 543 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:03,999 Centre point of Jamie's operation is a machine called a Noodler. 544 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:05,079 Centre point of Jamie's operation is a machine called a Noodler. 545 00:14:06,400 --> 00:14:07,999 Justin is keen to take a closer look. 546 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:08,999 Justin is keen to take a closer look. 547 00:14:10,880 --> 00:14:11,999 From the back, first, down to there. 548 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,999 From the back, first, down to there. 549 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,599 From the back, first, down to there. 550 00:14:15,680 --> 00:14:15,999 I've never ever seen a noodling machine work before. 551 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,999 I've never ever seen a noodling machine work before. 552 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:18,319 I've never ever seen a noodling machine work before. 553 00:14:18,400 --> 00:14:19,999 You gotta sort of see how it works, and maybe 554 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:20,519 You gotta sort of see how it works, and maybe 555 00:14:20,600 --> 00:14:21,999 I get something like that in Coober Pedy one day. 556 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:22,919 I get something like that in Coober Pedy one day. 557 00:14:23,000 --> 00:14:23,999 A noodler is used to examine freshly-mined earth for opal. 558 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,999 A noodler is used to examine freshly-mined earth for opal. 559 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,279 A noodler is used to examine freshly-mined earth for opal. 560 00:14:27,360 --> 00:14:27,999 Its key feature is its black light room. 561 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,999 Its key feature is its black light room. 562 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,239 Its key feature is its black light room. 563 00:14:30,320 --> 00:14:31,999 Let's have a look. You gotta be quick gettin' in. 564 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,999 Let's have a look. You gotta be quick gettin' in. 565 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:34,239 Let's have a look. You gotta be quick gettin' in. 566 00:14:34,320 --> 00:14:35,999 It's fascinating. 567 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,319 It's fascinating. 568 00:14:37,360 --> 00:14:37,999 As the earth passes along a conveyor belt, 569 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,999 As the earth passes along a conveyor belt, 570 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:40,119 As the earth passes along a conveyor belt, 571 00:14:40,200 --> 00:14:41,999 the ultra-violet light will cause any opal to fluoresce, 572 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,879 the ultra-violet light will cause any opal to fluoresce, 573 00:14:43,960 --> 00:14:43,999 making it simple to separate from the other stones. 574 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,999 making it simple to separate from the other stones. 575 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,279 making it simple to separate from the other stones. 576 00:14:47,360 --> 00:14:47,999 So, you pick up anything that glows, 577 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,439 So, you pick up anything that glows, 578 00:14:49,520 --> 00:14:49,999 and you chuck it in the bucket, and then, at the end of the day... 579 00:14:50,000 --> 00:14:51,999 and you chuck it in the bucket, and then, at the end of the day... 580 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:52,639 and you chuck it in the bucket, and then, at the end of the day... 581 00:14:52,720 --> 00:14:53,999 There you go, like that one there, that's glowing, that's opal. 582 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,999 There you go, like that one there, that's glowing, that's opal. 583 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:56,439 There you go, like that one there, that's glowing, that's opal. 584 00:14:58,560 --> 00:14:59,999 Time to get serious, and do the deal. 585 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,479 Time to get serious, and do the deal. 586 00:15:05,600 --> 00:15:05,999 I wanna make this trip worthwhile, all this way to come to Mintabie, 587 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,999 I wanna make this trip worthwhile, all this way to come to Mintabie, 588 00:15:08,000 --> 00:15:08,879 I wanna make this trip worthwhile, all this way to come to Mintabie, 589 00:15:08,960 --> 00:15:09,999 I've gotta think about the cost involved 590 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:10,959 I've gotta think about the cost involved 591 00:15:11,040 --> 00:15:11,999 in being up here for a day, and the fuel to get up here, 592 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,679 in being up here for a day, and the fuel to get up here, 593 00:15:13,760 --> 00:15:13,999 so I've got to make money out of this parcel, 594 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,879 so I've got to make money out of this parcel, 595 00:15:15,960 --> 00:15:15,999 otherwise it's another loss. Game on. 596 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:17,999 otherwise it's another loss. Game on. 597 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,959 otherwise it's another loss. Game on. 598 00:15:19,040 --> 00:15:19,999 Here we go, we're at his camp up on top of the ridge. 599 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,999 Here we go, we're at his camp up on top of the ridge. 600 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:22,719 Here we go, we're at his camp up on top of the ridge. 601 00:15:30,920 --> 00:15:31,999 If Justin can buy good-quality rough opal, 602 00:15:32,000 --> 00:15:33,999 If Justin can buy good-quality rough opal, 603 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:34,239 If Justin can buy good-quality rough opal, 604 00:15:34,320 --> 00:15:35,999 flipping it could triple his money. 605 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,519 flipping it could triple his money. 606 00:15:42,880 --> 00:15:43,999 Over 1,000km to the east... 607 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:45,679 Over 1,000km to the east... 608 00:15:45,760 --> 00:15:45,999 The trace has sort of dried off, innit? Yeah. 609 00:15:46,000 --> 00:15:47,999 The trace has sort of dried off, innit? Yeah. 610 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,519 The trace has sort of dried off, innit? Yeah. 611 00:15:49,840 --> 00:15:49,999 Eight metres below the surface, 612 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,999 Eight metres below the surface, 613 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:52,239 Eight metres below the surface, 614 00:15:52,320 --> 00:15:53,999 Kelly's team have nothing to show for their hard work. 615 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,399 Kelly's team have nothing to show for their hard work. 616 00:15:56,680 --> 00:15:57,999 They need to keep moving as much dirt as they can. 617 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,999 They need to keep moving as much dirt as they can. 618 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:00,359 They need to keep moving as much dirt as they can. 619 00:16:01,640 --> 00:16:01,999 Time's running out. Mark and Dwayne supplement their income 620 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,999 Time's running out. Mark and Dwayne supplement their income 621 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,999 Time's running out. Mark and Dwayne supplement their income 622 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:06,039 Time's running out. Mark and Dwayne supplement their income 623 00:16:06,120 --> 00:16:07,999 by working in coal mines, 624 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:08,119 by working in coal mines, 625 00:16:08,200 --> 00:16:09,999 and their shifts start in less than 24 hours. 626 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,999 and their shifts start in less than 24 hours. 627 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,559 and their shifts start in less than 24 hours. 628 00:16:14,640 --> 00:16:15,999 On the surface, a problem. 629 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:16,999 On the surface, a problem. 630 00:16:18,200 --> 00:16:19,999 The blower sucking out the dirt has stopped working. 631 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,999 The blower sucking out the dirt has stopped working. 632 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:22,159 The blower sucking out the dirt has stopped working. 633 00:16:31,600 --> 00:16:31,999 Because we're a small-scale operation, we don't have 634 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,999 Because we're a small-scale operation, we don't have 635 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:34,799 Because we're a small-scale operation, we don't have 636 00:16:34,880 --> 00:16:35,999 loads of equipment or loads of dollars, 637 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,279 loads of equipment or loads of dollars, 638 00:16:37,360 --> 00:16:37,999 and when you've got problem like this, everything shuts down. 639 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,999 and when you've got problem like this, everything shuts down. 640 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:40,479 and when you've got problem like this, everything shuts down. 641 00:16:40,560 --> 00:16:41,999 Now, is that on or off? 642 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,559 Now, is that on or off? 643 00:16:45,200 --> 00:16:45,999 We've got a problem with the two-speed on the motor 644 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:47,999 We've got a problem with the two-speed on the motor 645 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:48,359 We've got a problem with the two-speed on the motor 646 00:16:48,440 --> 00:16:49,999 that puts the throttle up and down, 647 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:50,479 that puts the throttle up and down, 648 00:16:50,560 --> 00:16:51,999 so it's fallen to pieces at the moment. 649 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:52,559 so it's fallen to pieces at the moment. 650 00:16:52,640 --> 00:16:53,999 If the motor stays revved up, 651 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,159 If the motor stays revved up, 652 00:16:55,240 --> 00:16:55,999 the hopper won't drop, so you'll start feeding dirt 653 00:16:56,000 --> 00:16:57,999 the hopper won't drop, so you'll start feeding dirt 654 00:16:58,080 --> 00:16:59,999 through your fans, which will wear your fans out, 655 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:00,599 through your fans, which will wear your fans out, 656 00:17:00,680 --> 00:17:01,999 and you'll never get any dirt on the truck. We can't work without this. 657 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:03,999 and you'll never get any dirt on the truck. We can't work without this. 658 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:04,759 and you'll never get any dirt on the truck. We can't work without this. 659 00:17:08,440 --> 00:17:09,999 Without the blower, Kelly's operation grinds to a halt. 660 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:11,999 Without the blower, Kelly's operation grinds to a halt. 661 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,239 Without the blower, Kelly's operation grinds to a halt. 662 00:17:20,160 --> 00:17:21,999 If they can't fix the blower, their opal mining will stop for over a week. 663 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,999 If they can't fix the blower, their opal mining will stop for over a week. 664 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,439 If they can't fix the blower, their opal mining will stop for over a week. 665 00:17:25,520 --> 00:17:25,999 This is the last day. Last day. 666 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,719 This is the last day. Last day. 667 00:17:31,400 --> 00:17:31,999 Today is our last day before we have to go back 668 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,599 Today is our last day before we have to go back 669 00:17:33,680 --> 00:17:33,999 to our real job, so it needs to get fixed. 670 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,999 to our real job, so it needs to get fixed. 671 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,159 to our real job, so it needs to get fixed. 672 00:17:38,920 --> 00:17:39,999 (DWAYNE GRUNTS) 673 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:40,919 (DWAYNE GRUNTS) 674 00:17:42,360 --> 00:17:43,999 Mintabie, South Australia... 675 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:44,519 Mintabie, South Australia... 676 00:17:44,600 --> 00:17:45,999 Let's go in and have a look at some opal. 677 00:17:46,000 --> 00:17:46,599 Let's go in and have a look at some opal. 678 00:17:47,880 --> 00:17:47,999 Jeff? 679 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,879 Jeff? 680 00:17:49,960 --> 00:17:49,999 Rookie Justin's hoping to make a quick buck, 681 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,999 Rookie Justin's hoping to make a quick buck, 682 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:52,719 Rookie Justin's hoping to make a quick buck, 683 00:17:52,800 --> 00:17:53,999 buying and selling rough opal from veteran miner Jamie. 684 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,999 buying and selling rough opal from veteran miner Jamie. 685 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:56,639 buying and selling rough opal from veteran miner Jamie. 686 00:17:58,800 --> 00:17:59,999 Here, you can have that. 687 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,799 Here, you can have that. 688 00:18:02,880 --> 00:18:03,999 All right, what's in here? 20 ounces of potch. 689 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,399 All right, what's in here? 20 ounces of potch. 690 00:18:05,480 --> 00:18:05,999 20 ounces of potch. Most miners grade their rough opal for sale 691 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,999 20 ounces of potch. Most miners grade their rough opal for sale 692 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,999 20 ounces of potch. Most miners grade their rough opal for sale 693 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:10,519 20 ounces of potch. Most miners grade their rough opal for sale 694 00:18:10,600 --> 00:18:11,999 with "A" being the best quality opal and "C" the lowest. 695 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,999 with "A" being the best quality opal and "C" the lowest. 696 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:14,759 with "A" being the best quality opal and "C" the lowest. 697 00:18:15,800 --> 00:18:15,999 So, this is what you found in the last trip 698 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,999 So, this is what you found in the last trip 699 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,159 So, this is what you found in the last trip 700 00:18:18,240 --> 00:18:19,999 or this last week? Yep. 701 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,119 or this last week? Yep. 702 00:18:21,200 --> 00:18:21,999 That's the last session we'd done. All right. 703 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,999 That's the last session we'd done. All right. 704 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,519 That's the last session we'd done. All right. 705 00:18:26,320 --> 00:18:27,999 OK, so, you've got, erm, A, B and C. 706 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,359 OK, so, you've got, erm, A, B and C. 707 00:18:29,440 --> 00:18:29,999 So, you've got eight ounces of "A", 12 of "B", and 28 of "C". 708 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,999 So, you've got eight ounces of "A", 12 of "B", and 28 of "C". 709 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:32,439 So, you've got eight ounces of "A", 12 of "B", and 28 of "C". 710 00:18:32,520 --> 00:18:33,999 Let's look at "A" first. 711 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:35,279 Let's look at "A" first. 712 00:18:35,360 --> 00:18:35,999 There are lots of little tricks in the opal-buying trade. 713 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,999 There are lots of little tricks in the opal-buying trade. 714 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,719 There are lots of little tricks in the opal-buying trade. 715 00:18:39,800 --> 00:18:39,999 Some people will mix really good opal with crap opal 716 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,999 Some people will mix really good opal with crap opal 717 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,559 Some people will mix really good opal with crap opal 718 00:18:43,640 --> 00:18:43,999 and then try and ask for a premium because there's some good stones in there. 719 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,999 and then try and ask for a premium because there's some good stones in there. 720 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,319 and then try and ask for a premium because there's some good stones in there. 721 00:18:47,400 --> 00:18:47,999 They will not sort the opal or class the opal properly, 722 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,999 They will not sort the opal or class the opal properly, 723 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:50,959 They will not sort the opal or class the opal properly, 724 00:18:51,040 --> 00:18:51,999 so it makes it a bit more confusing. 725 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,279 so it makes it a bit more confusing. 726 00:18:53,360 --> 00:18:53,999 Just, so I know what I'm looking at, how much are you wanting for, 727 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,999 Just, so I know what I'm looking at, how much are you wanting for, 728 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:56,519 Just, so I know what I'm looking at, how much are you wanting for, 729 00:18:56,600 --> 00:18:57,999 er, the parcel or... Obviously, what have you got on "A"? 730 00:18:58,000 --> 00:18:59,279 er, the parcel or... Obviously, what have you got on "A"? 731 00:18:59,360 --> 00:18:59,999 For "A", we've got... 732 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,999 For "A", we've got... 733 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:02,719 For "A", we've got... 734 00:19:05,920 --> 00:19:05,999 ..1,150 an ounce. 1,150 an ounce? Yeah. 735 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,999 ..1,150 an ounce. 1,150 an ounce? Yeah. 736 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:09,199 ..1,150 an ounce. 1,150 an ounce? Yeah. 737 00:19:10,320 --> 00:19:11,999 Wow. 738 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,119 Wow. 739 00:19:13,200 --> 00:19:13,999 There's all these little tricks of the trade that can come out. 740 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:15,999 There's all these little tricks of the trade that can come out. 741 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:16,199 There's all these little tricks of the trade that can come out. 742 00:19:16,280 --> 00:19:17,999 So, you've just gotta be aware of those things 743 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,679 So, you've just gotta be aware of those things 744 00:19:18,760 --> 00:19:19,999 and follow your gut, and if it doesn't feel right, 745 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:21,239 and follow your gut, and if it doesn't feel right, 746 00:19:21,320 --> 00:19:21,999 get out and look at somewhere else. 747 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:23,679 get out and look at somewhere else. 748 00:19:23,760 --> 00:19:23,999 The opal quality is very important, you've gotta look for 749 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,999 The opal quality is very important, you've gotta look for 750 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,039 The opal quality is very important, you've gotta look for 751 00:19:27,120 --> 00:19:27,999 the little, tiny fracture lines in between, 752 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:29,839 the little, tiny fracture lines in between, 753 00:19:29,920 --> 00:19:29,999 like, on the edge of the opal, so you wanna see it like glass. 754 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,999 like, on the edge of the opal, so you wanna see it like glass. 755 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,319 like, on the edge of the opal, so you wanna see it like glass. 756 00:19:33,400 --> 00:19:33,999 So, what are we looking at, the total? We work out the price. 757 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,999 So, what are we looking at, the total? We work out the price. 758 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,519 So, what are we looking at, the total? We work out the price. 759 00:19:36,600 --> 00:19:37,999 When I'm holding that bag of opal, 760 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:39,279 When I'm holding that bag of opal, 761 00:19:39,360 --> 00:19:39,999 I'll put the price that I will let it go for. 762 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:41,999 I'll put the price that I will let it go for. 763 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,199 I'll put the price that I will let it go for. 764 00:19:42,280 --> 00:19:43,999 Yep. You know, like, any less than that, 765 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:45,199 Yep. You know, like, any less than that, 766 00:19:45,280 --> 00:19:45,999 I'd rather just keep it. The opal buyers, I do the hedging 767 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,999 I'd rather just keep it. The opal buyers, I do the hedging 768 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,119 I'd rather just keep it. The opal buyers, I do the hedging 769 00:19:49,200 --> 00:19:49,999 because they wanna barter with me, and I don't barter, I just go, "No, it's cool." 770 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,999 because they wanna barter with me, and I don't barter, I just go, "No, it's cool." 771 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,399 because they wanna barter with me, and I don't barter, I just go, "No, it's cool." 772 00:19:53,480 --> 00:19:53,999 I think he's a really nice bloke, but at the end of the day, 773 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,999 I think he's a really nice bloke, but at the end of the day, 774 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:56,879 I think he's a really nice bloke, but at the end of the day, 775 00:19:56,960 --> 00:19:57,999 he's gonna get the most for him, so he can keep mining. 776 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:59,759 he's gonna get the most for him, so he can keep mining. 777 00:19:59,840 --> 00:19:59,999 You've gotta be on your game, you've gotta make sure 778 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,999 You've gotta be on your game, you've gotta make sure 779 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:02,559 You've gotta be on your game, you've gotta make sure 780 00:20:02,640 --> 00:20:03,999 that you're not gonna get ripped off. You've gotta be, you know, 781 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:05,679 that you're not gonna get ripped off. You've gotta be, you know, 782 00:20:05,760 --> 00:20:05,999 clued-up enough. And unfortunately, 783 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,999 clued-up enough. And unfortunately, 784 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:08,239 clued-up enough. And unfortunately, 785 00:20:08,320 --> 00:20:09,999 I'm right at the, er, rookie-stage of things, 786 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:10,999 I'm right at the, er, rookie-stage of things, 787 00:20:11,080 --> 00:20:11,999 where I don't really know a lot about this industry. 788 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,519 where I don't really know a lot about this industry. 789 00:20:13,600 --> 00:20:13,999 What are you thinking for the price, what have you got on it? 790 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:15,999 What are you thinking for the price, what have you got on it? 791 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:16,479 What are you thinking for the price, what have you got on it? 792 00:20:16,560 --> 00:20:17,999 Well, that's what it comes to. 14? Yep. 793 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,159 Well, that's what it comes to. 14? Yep. 794 00:20:19,240 --> 00:20:19,999 Ooh! We can round that down a little bit. 795 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:21,999 Ooh! We can round that down a little bit. 796 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:22,759 Ooh! We can round that down a little bit. 797 00:20:22,840 --> 00:20:23,999 It is quite... It is quite steep. 798 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,959 It is quite... It is quite steep. 799 00:20:31,360 --> 00:20:31,999 I'm not sure if I really wanna get it. 800 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:33,999 I'm not sure if I really wanna get it. 801 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:34,439 I'm not sure if I really wanna get it. 802 00:20:36,680 --> 00:20:37,999 (JUSTIN SIGHS) 803 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:38,279 (JUSTIN SIGHS) 804 00:20:45,080 --> 00:20:45,999 Where we're digging, that dip should be nice. 805 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:47,719 Where we're digging, that dip should be nice. 806 00:20:47,800 --> 00:20:47,999 Yeah, it looks like something might happen. 807 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,999 Yeah, it looks like something might happen. 808 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:50,119 Yeah, it looks like something might happen. 809 00:20:50,200 --> 00:20:51,999 You gotta make money doing this stuff, Greg, or we... 810 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:52,679 You gotta make money doing this stuff, Greg, or we... 811 00:20:52,760 --> 00:20:53,999 We've put a lot of work into it and... That's right. 812 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,199 We've put a lot of work into it and... That's right. 813 00:20:56,320 --> 00:20:57,999 With their Dragonfly claim not paying off, 814 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,359 With their Dragonfly claim not paying off, 815 00:20:59,440 --> 00:20:59,999 Aaron and Greg have returned to their off-grid camp for help. 816 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,999 Aaron and Greg have returned to their off-grid camp for help. 817 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,999 Aaron and Greg have returned to their off-grid camp for help. 818 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:04,359 Aaron and Greg have returned to their off-grid camp for help. 819 00:21:05,760 --> 00:21:05,999 Tesla Cedric has mined in these parts for over 40 years. 820 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,999 Tesla Cedric has mined in these parts for over 40 years. 821 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:09,999 Tesla Cedric has mined in these parts for over 40 years. 822 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:10,439 Tesla Cedric has mined in these parts for over 40 years. 823 00:21:10,520 --> 00:21:11,999 Tesla. Good day, good day, boys. Good day. 824 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,399 Tesla. Good day, good day, boys. Good day. 825 00:21:13,480 --> 00:21:13,999 Tesla. We call him the Mighty Tesla. 826 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,839 Tesla. We call him the Mighty Tesla. 827 00:21:15,920 --> 00:21:15,999 He's been around here a long time. Tesla. Greg. 828 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:17,999 He's been around here a long time. Tesla. Greg. 829 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,359 He's been around here a long time. Tesla. Greg. 830 00:21:19,440 --> 00:21:19,999 I've known him ever since I could remember, like, 831 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,839 I've known him ever since I could remember, like, 832 00:21:21,920 --> 00:21:21,999 he worked at the Dragonfly with Dad, that's where they pulled that money out. 833 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:23,999 he worked at the Dragonfly with Dad, that's where they pulled that money out. 834 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,999 he worked at the Dragonfly with Dad, that's where they pulled that money out. 835 00:21:26,080 --> 00:21:27,999 Three or four hundred thousand. He's a bit of a legend. 836 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:28,999 Three or four hundred thousand. He's a bit of a legend. 837 00:21:29,880 --> 00:21:29,999 Aaron and Greg hope he can tell them 838 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,999 Aaron and Greg hope he can tell them 839 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:32,279 Aaron and Greg hope he can tell them 840 00:21:32,360 --> 00:21:33,999 where to dig next. We're doing a job 841 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:35,039 where to dig next. We're doing a job 842 00:21:35,120 --> 00:21:35,999 up at the top. They're gettin', gettin' a bit of colour. 843 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,879 up at the top. They're gettin', gettin' a bit of colour. 844 00:21:37,960 --> 00:21:37,999 Ah, right, up at Dragonfly? Yeah. Oh, yeah. 845 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,999 Ah, right, up at Dragonfly? Yeah. Oh, yeah. 846 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:40,679 Ah, right, up at Dragonfly? Yeah. Oh, yeah. 847 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,999 Old Dragonfly, huh? You dug there a few times, eh? 848 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,959 Old Dragonfly, huh? You dug there a few times, eh? 849 00:21:46,040 --> 00:21:47,999 Yeah. Yeah, he dug there with his father. 850 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,639 Yeah. Yeah, he dug there with his father. 851 00:21:48,720 --> 00:21:49,999 Yeah, where'd youse dig up there? 852 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:51,919 Yeah, where'd youse dig up there? 853 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,999 Far end. Next to the other peg. 854 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,799 Far end. Next to the other peg. 855 00:21:54,880 --> 00:21:55,999 Yep. There was the most beautiful opal there, 856 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,279 Yep. There was the most beautiful opal there, 857 00:21:57,360 --> 00:21:57,999 like, three-foot deep. Aye. 858 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:59,919 like, three-foot deep. Aye. 859 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,999 So, when your father come back, he just jumped for the joy, 860 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,879 So, when your father come back, he just jumped for the joy, 861 00:22:03,960 --> 00:22:03,999 he couldn't believe it. (CHUCKLES) Yep. 862 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:05,959 he couldn't believe it. (CHUCKLES) Yep. 863 00:22:06,040 --> 00:22:07,999 There was opal every hour you put in. 864 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,679 There was opal every hour you put in. 865 00:22:09,760 --> 00:22:09,999 Sadly, your father broke best one, you know? Yeah. 866 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:11,999 Sadly, your father broke best one, you know? Yeah. 867 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,799 Sadly, your father broke best one, you know? Yeah. 868 00:22:12,880 --> 00:22:13,999 He was impatient, and whack... 869 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,839 He was impatient, and whack... 870 00:22:15,920 --> 00:22:15,999 Woosh, I pulled excavator out, I walk out, I finish. 871 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:17,999 Woosh, I pulled excavator out, I walk out, I finish. 872 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,999 Woosh, I pulled excavator out, I walk out, I finish. 873 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:20,799 Woosh, I pulled excavator out, I walk out, I finish. 874 00:22:20,880 --> 00:22:21,999 (ALL LAUGHING) 875 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:23,999 (ALL LAUGHING) 876 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,119 (ALL LAUGHING) 877 00:22:25,200 --> 00:22:25,999 There's a lot of stuff still there, too, I reckon. Yeah. 878 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,999 There's a lot of stuff still there, too, I reckon. Yeah. 879 00:22:28,000 --> 00:22:28,399 There's a lot of stuff still there, too, I reckon. Yeah. 880 00:22:28,480 --> 00:22:29,999 I look, nobody went deep. 881 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,879 I look, nobody went deep. 882 00:22:30,960 --> 00:22:31,999 See you, Tesla. See you later, young man. Thanks for popping in, mate. 883 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:33,999 See you, Tesla. See you later, young man. Thanks for popping in, mate. 884 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:34,599 See you, Tesla. See you later, young man. Thanks for popping in, mate. 885 00:22:34,680 --> 00:22:35,999 See you later, Henry. See youse, eh. See youse. See you later. Good luck. 886 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,999 See you later, Henry. See youse, eh. See youse. See you later. Good luck. 887 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:39,079 See you later, Henry. See youse, eh. See youse. See you later. Good luck. 888 00:22:39,160 --> 00:22:39,999 Tesla was telling me no-one's dug the deep level out the front. 889 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,999 Tesla was telling me no-one's dug the deep level out the front. 890 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:42,279 Tesla was telling me no-one's dug the deep level out the front. 891 00:22:42,360 --> 00:22:43,999 It's never been touched. They just took the shallow level. 892 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:45,959 It's never been touched. They just took the shallow level. 893 00:22:46,040 --> 00:22:47,999 The deep level is all still there, and we're digging it now. 894 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,399 The deep level is all still there, and we're digging it now. 895 00:22:50,680 --> 00:22:51,999 I'll drive. Yep. 896 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:52,679 I'll drive. Yep. 897 00:22:52,760 --> 00:22:53,999 With the encouraging news that they're in the right spot, 898 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,999 With the encouraging news that they're in the right spot, 899 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:56,119 With the encouraging news that they're in the right spot, 900 00:22:56,200 --> 00:22:57,999 the boys waste no time getting back out to the claim, 901 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,919 the boys waste no time getting back out to the claim, 902 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,999 and back to work. 903 00:23:07,600 --> 00:23:07,999 Holy kaloo. Look, colour. 904 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:09,999 Holy kaloo. Look, colour. 905 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:10,959 Holy kaloo. Look, colour. 906 00:23:11,040 --> 00:23:11,999 Colour in the skin. I was looking there 907 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,079 Colour in the skin. I was looking there 908 00:23:13,160 --> 00:23:13,999 going, "Dead," but it's in the skin. 909 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:15,719 going, "Dead," but it's in the skin. 910 00:23:15,800 --> 00:23:15,999 Nice colour, too. It's looking... 911 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:17,999 Nice colour, too. It's looking... 912 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,879 Nice colour, too. It's looking... 913 00:23:19,960 --> 00:23:19,999 Imagine one of them... Trying, mate, she's trying. 914 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,999 Imagine one of them... Trying, mate, she's trying. 915 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,959 Imagine one of them... Trying, mate, she's trying. 916 00:23:25,040 --> 00:23:25,999 One of them loaded, mate. It's payday. 917 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,999 One of them loaded, mate. It's payday. 918 00:23:28,000 --> 00:23:28,639 One of them loaded, mate. It's payday. 919 00:23:31,560 --> 00:23:31,999 Oh, I might've wrecked her. 920 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,999 Oh, I might've wrecked her. 921 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:34,399 Oh, I might've wrecked her. 922 00:23:34,480 --> 00:23:35,999 More for Phillip? 923 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,599 More for Phillip? 924 00:23:36,680 --> 00:23:37,999 Yeah. Opal's trying to get into them bigger, harder rocks, 925 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,679 Yeah. Opal's trying to get into them bigger, harder rocks, 926 00:23:39,760 --> 00:23:39,999 is what we want. Here, mate. 927 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:41,879 is what we want. Here, mate. 928 00:23:41,960 --> 00:23:41,999 Knock her out, mate. Knock her out. 929 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,999 Knock her out, mate. Knock her out. 930 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:44,279 Knock her out, mate. Knock her out. 931 00:23:49,680 --> 00:23:49,999 That's opal mining. The ground's gonna make a mistake. 932 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:51,999 That's opal mining. The ground's gonna make a mistake. 933 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:52,999 That's opal mining. The ground's gonna make a mistake. 934 00:23:53,880 --> 00:23:53,999 Boulders and everything has gotta be in the right spot, 935 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,999 Boulders and everything has gotta be in the right spot, 936 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:56,479 Boulders and everything has gotta be in the right spot, 937 00:23:56,560 --> 00:23:57,999 and you can get one loading up. 938 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:58,759 and you can get one loading up. 939 00:24:02,960 --> 00:24:03,999 (BLEEP) Yeah. 940 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:04,959 (BLEEP) Yeah. 941 00:24:19,840 --> 00:24:19,999 These rocks here are getting a bit harder, aren't they? They are. 942 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,999 These rocks here are getting a bit harder, aren't they? They are. 943 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:22,919 These rocks here are getting a bit harder, aren't they? They are. 944 00:24:29,800 --> 00:24:29,999 (BLEEP) Have a look at this, Aaron. Oh, what! 945 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,999 (BLEEP) Have a look at this, Aaron. Oh, what! 946 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:32,679 (BLEEP) Have a look at this, Aaron. Oh, what! 947 00:24:32,760 --> 00:24:33,999 (AARON LAUGHING) Now, that's opal, aye. 948 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,999 (AARON LAUGHING) Now, that's opal, aye. 949 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,119 (AARON LAUGHING) Now, that's opal, aye. 950 00:24:36,200 --> 00:24:37,999 (BLEEP) Wow, have a look at that! (BLEEP) Wow. 951 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,999 (BLEEP) Wow, have a look at that! (BLEEP) Wow. 952 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,359 (BLEEP) Wow, have a look at that! (BLEEP) Wow. 953 00:24:51,240 --> 00:24:51,999 Have a look at this, Aaron! Oh, what? 954 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:53,919 Have a look at this, Aaron! Oh, what? 955 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,999 (AARON LAUGHING) 956 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:56,199 (AARON LAUGHING) 957 00:24:57,480 --> 00:24:57,999 Have a look at that! (BLEEP) Wow! 958 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,999 Have a look at that! (BLEEP) Wow! 959 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,679 Have a look at that! (BLEEP) Wow! 960 00:25:01,760 --> 00:25:01,999 That's what this is all about. Look at this. 961 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:03,999 That's what this is all about. Look at this. 962 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:05,359 That's what this is all about. Look at this. 963 00:25:05,440 --> 00:25:05,999 Look at that. Now, that's proper opal, mate. 964 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,999 Look at that. Now, that's proper opal, mate. 965 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:08,079 Look at that. Now, that's proper opal, mate. 966 00:25:08,160 --> 00:25:09,999 That might be the king stone, aye? 967 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:10,359 That might be the king stone, aye? 968 00:25:10,440 --> 00:25:11,999 Now, that's what it's all about, Greg. Yeah, that's right, aye. 969 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,639 Now, that's what it's all about, Greg. Yeah, that's right, aye. 970 00:25:13,720 --> 00:25:13,999 Pinfire. You're a beauty! 971 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:15,999 Pinfire. You're a beauty! 972 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:17,999 Pinfire. You're a beauty! 973 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,159 Pinfire. You're a beauty! 974 00:25:18,240 --> 00:25:19,999 That's a beautiful rock, isn't it? Oh, look at the pattern in it. 975 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,359 That's a beautiful rock, isn't it? Oh, look at the pattern in it. 976 00:25:21,440 --> 00:25:21,999 Now, that is opal, mate. That just made our day. That's what we've been looking for. 977 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,999 Now, that is opal, mate. That just made our day. That's what we've been looking for. 978 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,959 Now, that is opal, mate. That just made our day. That's what we've been looking for. 979 00:25:26,040 --> 00:25:27,999 You might move a hundred tonne, or millions of tonnes of soil, but... 980 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:29,279 You might move a hundred tonne, or millions of tonnes of soil, but... 981 00:25:29,360 --> 00:25:29,999 Beautiful colour, isn't it? There's no sun. 982 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,679 Beautiful colour, isn't it? There's no sun. 983 00:25:31,760 --> 00:25:31,999 There's no sun. That's how good this opal is. 984 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,959 There's no sun. That's how good this opal is. 985 00:25:34,040 --> 00:25:35,999 Good opal looks at you, you don't have to look at it. 986 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,519 Good opal looks at you, you don't have to look at it. 987 00:25:36,600 --> 00:25:37,999 Beautiful opal. We'll give her a slice later. 988 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:38,759 Beautiful opal. We'll give her a slice later. 989 00:25:38,840 --> 00:25:39,999 (BOTH LAUGHING) Doesn't that make you smile? 990 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:41,199 (BOTH LAUGHING) Doesn't that make you smile? 991 00:25:41,280 --> 00:25:41,999 Yeah, that makes you smile, Greg. (BOTH LAUGH) 992 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,999 Yeah, that makes you smile, Greg. (BOTH LAUGH) 993 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:44,079 Yeah, that makes you smile, Greg. (BOTH LAUGH) 994 00:25:44,160 --> 00:25:45,999 I told you, that the good opal will make me smile, mate. 995 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,959 I told you, that the good opal will make me smile, mate. 996 00:25:50,440 --> 00:25:51,999 Who's the losers now? That's right. 997 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:53,079 Who's the losers now? That's right. 998 00:25:53,160 --> 00:25:53,999 Winners are grinners. 999 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,159 Winners are grinners. 1000 00:25:55,240 --> 00:25:55,999 Champion Ruby. 1001 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,919 Champion Ruby. 1002 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,999 Hey! Hey! 1003 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,079 Hey! Hey! 1004 00:26:03,760 --> 00:26:03,999 Dad will be happy now. 1005 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,759 Dad will be happy now. 1006 00:26:05,840 --> 00:26:05,999 He'd be very happy. That's where he wanted us to dig. 1007 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,999 He'd be very happy. That's where he wanted us to dig. 1008 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:09,079 He'd be very happy. That's where he wanted us to dig. 1009 00:26:10,520 --> 00:26:11,999 He'd be proud of me, proud of us. 1010 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,079 He'd be proud of me, proud of us. 1011 00:26:14,440 --> 00:26:15,999 Keen to see if the opal runs right through the stone, 1012 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:17,839 Keen to see if the opal runs right through the stone, 1013 00:26:17,920 --> 00:26:17,999 they head back to camp to cut it open. 1014 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,999 they head back to camp to cut it open. 1015 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:21,079 they head back to camp to cut it open. 1016 00:26:21,160 --> 00:26:21,999 Yee-hah, grandma. Yee-hah, grandma. 1017 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:23,999 Yee-hah, grandma. Yee-hah, grandma. 1018 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:24,079 Yee-hah, grandma. Yee-hah, grandma. 1019 00:26:25,520 --> 00:26:25,999 It's good to see. 1020 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,879 It's good to see. 1021 00:26:27,960 --> 00:26:27,999 Takes the burden off everything, too. You're like, you know you can keep going. 1022 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:29,999 Takes the burden off everything, too. You're like, you know you can keep going. 1023 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,639 Takes the burden off everything, too. You're like, you know you can keep going. 1024 00:26:33,480 --> 00:26:33,999 When you see things like that, it picks you up a bit, eh? 1025 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:35,999 When you see things like that, it picks you up a bit, eh? 1026 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,239 When you see things like that, it picks you up a bit, eh? 1027 00:26:36,320 --> 00:26:37,999 It's a nice Boulder Opal. We're gonna saw it up in a minute, 1028 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,159 It's a nice Boulder Opal. We're gonna saw it up in a minute, 1029 00:26:39,240 --> 00:26:39,999 and hopefully, it's got a lot more in it. 1030 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:41,959 and hopefully, it's got a lot more in it. 1031 00:26:44,240 --> 00:26:45,999 We're gonna have to find the thin blade. 1032 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:46,239 We're gonna have to find the thin blade. 1033 00:26:49,880 --> 00:26:49,999 Ah, it's a beautiful colour, Aaron. 1034 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,999 Ah, it's a beautiful colour, Aaron. 1035 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:52,119 Ah, it's a beautiful colour, Aaron. 1036 00:26:52,200 --> 00:26:53,999 The boys will have to cut their precious rocks 1037 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,719 The boys will have to cut their precious rocks 1038 00:26:54,800 --> 00:26:55,999 using a masonry cutter and diamond-tipped blade. 1039 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,999 using a masonry cutter and diamond-tipped blade. 1040 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:58,119 using a masonry cutter and diamond-tipped blade. 1041 00:27:00,440 --> 00:27:01,999 If the opal runs all the way through the stone, 1042 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:03,519 If the opal runs all the way through the stone, 1043 00:27:03,600 --> 00:27:03,999 it could more than double its value. 1044 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,999 it could more than double its value. 1045 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:06,999 it could more than double its value. 1046 00:27:13,000 --> 00:27:13,999 The problem is that it's not picking that up 1047 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,519 The problem is that it's not picking that up 1048 00:27:15,600 --> 00:27:15,999 to lift that off. Yeah. 1049 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,919 to lift that off. Yeah. 1050 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,999 Kelly, Mark and Dwayne are marooned above ground 1051 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,599 Kelly, Mark and Dwayne are marooned above ground 1052 00:27:21,680 --> 00:27:21,999 trying to fix a home-made blower vital to shift their mined earth. 1053 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:23,999 trying to fix a home-made blower vital to shift their mined earth. 1054 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,999 trying to fix a home-made blower vital to shift their mined earth. 1055 00:27:26,080 --> 00:27:27,999 You just gotta be a bit of a bush mechanic. 1056 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:28,159 You just gotta be a bit of a bush mechanic. 1057 00:27:28,240 --> 00:27:29,999 Gotta be able to fix anything, patch everything up, 1058 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,639 Gotta be able to fix anything, patch everything up, 1059 00:27:30,720 --> 00:27:31,999 and just keep it going, just to get it through a bit further. 1060 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,599 and just keep it going, just to get it through a bit further. 1061 00:27:33,680 --> 00:27:33,999 One thing doesn't go, then you don't go. 1062 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:35,999 One thing doesn't go, then you don't go. 1063 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,639 One thing doesn't go, then you don't go. 1064 00:27:36,720 --> 00:27:37,999 It's the boys' last day on the opal hunt 1065 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:39,479 It's the boys' last day on the opal hunt 1066 00:27:39,560 --> 00:27:39,999 before returning to their shift work as coal miners. 1067 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,999 before returning to their shift work as coal miners. 1068 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,039 before returning to their shift work as coal miners. 1069 00:27:45,400 --> 00:27:45,999 If they can't get the machine repaired, 1070 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:47,839 If they can't get the machine repaired, 1071 00:27:47,920 --> 00:27:47,999 their season will stall for another week. 1072 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,999 their season will stall for another week. 1073 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:50,919 their season will stall for another week. 1074 00:27:51,000 --> 00:27:51,999 Oh, we're gonna give it a run. 1075 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:52,999 Oh, we're gonna give it a run. 1076 00:27:53,080 --> 00:27:53,999 That's not right, but we'll just see how it goes. 1077 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,999 That's not right, but we'll just see how it goes. 1078 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:56,399 That's not right, but we'll just see how it goes. 1079 00:27:58,520 --> 00:27:59,999 (MACHINE WHIRRING) 1080 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,079 (MACHINE WHIRRING) 1081 00:28:13,040 --> 00:28:13,999 You'll be all right. You just gotta be a delicate operator. 1082 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,999 You'll be all right. You just gotta be a delicate operator. 1083 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:16,519 You'll be all right. You just gotta be a delicate operator. 1084 00:28:17,640 --> 00:28:17,999 The blower is working, but they've lost valuable time. 1085 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,999 The blower is working, but they've lost valuable time. 1086 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,839 The blower is working, but they've lost valuable time. 1087 00:28:21,920 --> 00:28:21,999 There are now only a few hours left in the day. 1088 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,999 There are now only a few hours left in the day. 1089 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,159 There are now only a few hours left in the day. 1090 00:28:25,240 --> 00:28:25,999 The pressure's on. We have to find it in here. 1091 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:27,839 The pressure's on. We have to find it in here. 1092 00:28:27,920 --> 00:28:27,999 We have to find it. 1093 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:29,919 We have to find it. 1094 00:28:42,520 --> 00:28:43,999 Finally, a glimmer of hope. 1095 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,519 Finally, a glimmer of hope. 1096 00:28:45,600 --> 00:28:45,999 Look at the colour of that. 1097 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,599 Look at the colour of that. 1098 00:28:50,240 --> 00:28:51,999 Oh (BLEEP). Another one. 1099 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,839 Oh (BLEEP). Another one. 1100 00:28:55,800 --> 00:28:55,999 When you're underground, you get a little slicker of colour, 1101 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,999 When you're underground, you get a little slicker of colour, 1102 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:58,639 When you're underground, you get a little slicker of colour, 1103 00:28:58,720 --> 00:28:59,999 it's like, oi, oi, oi! Here we go! 1104 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,119 it's like, oi, oi, oi! Here we go! 1105 00:29:01,200 --> 00:29:01,999 That is a nice colour. It's a beautiful colour. 1106 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:03,999 That is a nice colour. It's a beautiful colour. 1107 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:04,239 That is a nice colour. It's a beautiful colour. 1108 00:29:04,320 --> 00:29:05,999 That's when you get that little shot of adrenaline. 1109 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,439 That's when you get that little shot of adrenaline. 1110 00:29:07,520 --> 00:29:07,999 I think, here she goes, this is brilliant. 1111 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:09,919 I think, here she goes, this is brilliant. 1112 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:11,999 I don't care if it turns to crap. Right now, it's pretty good. Woohoo. Bloody beautiful. 1113 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,999 I don't care if it turns to crap. Right now, it's pretty good. Woohoo. Bloody beautiful. 1114 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:15,799 I don't care if it turns to crap. Right now, it's pretty good. Woohoo. Bloody beautiful. 1115 00:29:15,880 --> 00:29:15,999 Can we get paid today? 1116 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,999 Can we get paid today? 1117 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,639 Can we get paid today? 1118 00:29:19,720 --> 00:29:19,999 We might get a bit of pay dirt. (LAUGHS) 1119 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:21,999 We might get a bit of pay dirt. (LAUGHS) 1120 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:22,679 We might get a bit of pay dirt. (LAUGHS) 1121 00:29:22,760 --> 00:29:23,999 It looks like good black opal, the world's most expensive, 1122 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,999 It looks like good black opal, the world's most expensive, 1123 00:29:26,000 --> 00:29:27,999 It looks like good black opal, the world's most expensive, 1124 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:28,239 It looks like good black opal, the world's most expensive, 1125 00:29:28,320 --> 00:29:29,999 worth as much as $35,000 for a fifth of a gram, retail. 1126 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,999 worth as much as $35,000 for a fifth of a gram, retail. 1127 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,919 worth as much as $35,000 for a fifth of a gram, retail. 1128 00:29:35,720 --> 00:29:35,999 But rough like this, straight out of the ground, 1129 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,999 But rough like this, straight out of the ground, 1130 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:38,919 But rough like this, straight out of the ground, 1131 00:29:39,000 --> 00:29:39,999 it could be worth just a tenth of that, 1132 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,799 it could be worth just a tenth of that, 1133 00:29:41,880 --> 00:29:41,999 and Kelly will need all her cutting and polishing skills 1134 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,999 and Kelly will need all her cutting and polishing skills 1135 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:45,359 and Kelly will need all her cutting and polishing skills 1136 00:29:45,440 --> 00:29:45,999 to increase the stone's value. 1137 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,999 to increase the stone's value. 1138 00:29:49,560 --> 00:29:49,999 Good day at the office. Let's go. All right. 1139 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,999 Good day at the office. Let's go. All right. 1140 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:52,479 Good day at the office. Let's go. All right. 1141 00:29:54,360 --> 00:29:55,999 But first, they need to wash the 20 tonnes of rock 1142 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:57,919 But first, they need to wash the 20 tonnes of rock 1143 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,999 they've sucked up, to see if there's any opal 1144 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,359 they've sucked up, to see if there's any opal 1145 00:30:00,440 --> 00:30:01,999 they've missed underground. 1146 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:02,439 they've missed underground. 1147 00:30:04,960 --> 00:30:05,999 It could be an opal bonanza... 1148 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,359 It could be an opal bonanza... 1149 00:30:08,400 --> 00:30:09,999 ..or just a worthless pile of rocks. 1150 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:11,999 ..or just a worthless pile of rocks. 1151 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,639 ..or just a worthless pile of rocks. 1152 00:30:13,880 --> 00:30:13,999 It's a make-or-break moment for Greg and Aaron. 1153 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,999 It's a make-or-break moment for Greg and Aaron. 1154 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:17,319 It's a make-or-break moment for Greg and Aaron. 1155 00:30:18,520 --> 00:30:19,999 With a diamond-edged blade, Greg's cutting through 1156 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,479 With a diamond-edged blade, Greg's cutting through 1157 00:30:21,560 --> 00:30:21,999 their best rock to see if there's more opal inside. 1158 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:23,999 their best rock to see if there's more opal inside. 1159 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,879 their best rock to see if there's more opal inside. 1160 00:30:26,040 --> 00:30:27,999 If you face a stone, you got one stone. 1161 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:28,599 If you face a stone, you got one stone. 1162 00:30:28,680 --> 00:30:29,999 If you pop it open, you get to double it up. 1163 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,039 If you pop it open, you get to double it up. 1164 00:30:31,120 --> 00:30:31,999 You can get twice the amount of money. 1165 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,119 You can get twice the amount of money. 1166 00:30:39,240 --> 00:30:39,999 Watch your hand in there. Yeah. 1167 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,879 Watch your hand in there. Yeah. 1168 00:30:48,640 --> 00:30:49,999 We've made a run. 1169 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:51,079 We've made a run. 1170 00:30:54,120 --> 00:30:55,999 Wow. (BOTH LAUGHING) 1171 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:57,919 Wow. (BOTH LAUGHING) 1172 00:31:00,640 --> 00:31:01,999 That's a gem. That's a gem, mate. BOTH: That's a gem. 1173 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,719 That's a gem. That's a gem, mate. BOTH: That's a gem. 1174 00:31:04,920 --> 00:31:05,999 It's got a bit of a caramel part, but that don't matter. 1175 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,599 It's got a bit of a caramel part, but that don't matter. 1176 00:31:07,680 --> 00:31:07,999 That's a beautiful colour, Greg. Isn't it? BOTH: Every colour. 1177 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,999 That's a beautiful colour, Greg. Isn't it? BOTH: Every colour. 1178 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,999 That's a beautiful colour, Greg. Isn't it? BOTH: Every colour. 1179 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,479 That's a beautiful colour, Greg. Isn't it? BOTH: Every colour. 1180 00:31:12,560 --> 00:31:13,999 What about there? Looks like it's running so far. 1181 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,919 What about there? Looks like it's running so far. 1182 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:17,999 It's got a little bit of potch here and there, but cuts 1183 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,439 It's got a little bit of potch here and there, but cuts 1184 00:31:19,520 --> 00:31:19,999 beautiful little stones out of it. This could be the boys' 1185 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,999 beautiful little stones out of it. This could be the boys' 1186 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:22,439 beautiful little stones out of it. This could be the boys' 1187 00:31:22,520 --> 00:31:23,999 biggest find for years, and they're keen to get it valued. 1188 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,999 biggest find for years, and they're keen to get it valued. 1189 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:26,119 biggest find for years, and they're keen to get it valued. 1190 00:31:27,200 --> 00:31:27,999 Thanks, Dad. Left you 10%. 1191 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,999 Thanks, Dad. Left you 10%. 1192 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,279 Thanks, Dad. Left you 10%. 1193 00:31:34,080 --> 00:31:35,999 Margaret Geran is an opal cutter and wholesaler 1194 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,399 Margaret Geran is an opal cutter and wholesaler 1195 00:31:37,480 --> 00:31:37,999 with a special relationship to Greg. 1196 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,999 with a special relationship to Greg. 1197 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:40,199 with a special relationship to Greg. 1198 00:31:40,280 --> 00:31:41,999 Margaret is my sister. 1199 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:42,479 Margaret is my sister. 1200 00:31:42,560 --> 00:31:43,999 She's come to value the boys' find. 1201 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:45,159 She's come to value the boys' find. 1202 00:31:45,240 --> 00:31:45,999 Yeah, she cuts opal and sells it for the last 20 years or more. 1203 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:47,999 Yeah, she cuts opal and sells it for the last 20 years or more. 1204 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:48,919 Yeah, she cuts opal and sells it for the last 20 years or more. 1205 00:31:49,000 --> 00:31:49,999 There's money there. That's what we're chasing. 1206 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:51,439 There's money there. That's what we're chasing. 1207 00:31:51,520 --> 00:31:51,999 Beautiful. Look at that. How many carats there? My God. 1208 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,999 Beautiful. Look at that. How many carats there? My God. 1209 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,439 Beautiful. Look at that. How many carats there? My God. 1210 00:31:54,520 --> 00:31:55,999 You'll get somethin' out of that, and this bit. Yeah. 1211 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:57,999 You'll get somethin' out of that, and this bit. Yeah. 1212 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:58,399 You'll get somethin' out of that, and this bit. Yeah. 1213 00:31:58,480 --> 00:31:59,999 It's a beautiful stone. 1214 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,079 It's a beautiful stone. 1215 00:32:01,160 --> 00:32:01,999 I see top-quality gem crystal opal. Beautiful, big faces. 1216 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,999 I see top-quality gem crystal opal. Beautiful, big faces. 1217 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:05,999 I see top-quality gem crystal opal. Beautiful, big faces. 1218 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,079 I see top-quality gem crystal opal. Beautiful, big faces. 1219 00:32:06,160 --> 00:32:07,999 What is... What you reckon potentially we've got here? 1220 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:08,999 What is... What you reckon potentially we've got here? 1221 00:32:18,240 --> 00:32:19,999 I think it's 80. Look at that. It's just incredible. 1222 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:21,999 I think it's 80. Look at that. It's just incredible. 1223 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:22,159 I think it's 80. Look at that. It's just incredible. 1224 00:32:23,680 --> 00:32:23,999 $80,000. For Aaron and Greg, 1225 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,999 $80,000. For Aaron and Greg, 1226 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,439 $80,000. For Aaron and Greg, 1227 00:32:27,520 --> 00:32:27,999 it's one of the biggest single finds the boys have made in years. 1228 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:29,999 it's one of the biggest single finds the boys have made in years. 1229 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,799 it's one of the biggest single finds the boys have made in years. 1230 00:32:31,880 --> 00:32:31,999 It's a huge result, bringing their total so far 1231 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,999 It's a huge result, bringing their total so far 1232 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:35,399 It's a huge result, bringing their total so far 1233 00:32:35,480 --> 00:32:35,999 to $90,000. 1234 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,639 to $90,000. 1235 00:32:38,800 --> 00:32:39,999 The patterns are there, you don't have to move it. 1236 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:41,319 The patterns are there, you don't have to move it. 1237 00:32:41,400 --> 00:32:41,999 You don't need the sun. It's gem, it's crystal. 1238 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,839 You don't need the sun. It's gem, it's crystal. 1239 00:32:43,920 --> 00:32:43,999 This is why Queensland Boulder Opal is the best opal. 1240 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:45,999 This is why Queensland Boulder Opal is the best opal. 1241 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:47,839 This is why Queensland Boulder Opal is the best opal. 1242 00:32:47,920 --> 00:32:47,999 Good on you, Greg. No worries. Good on you, Marg. No worries. Thank you, boys. 1243 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,999 Good on you, Greg. No worries. Good on you, Marg. No worries. Thank you, boys. 1244 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,999 Good on you, Greg. No worries. Good on you, Marg. No worries. Thank you, boys. 1245 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:52,199 Good on you, Greg. No worries. Good on you, Marg. No worries. Thank you, boys. 1246 00:32:53,800 --> 00:32:53,999 Yeah, I'm very happy for everybody, especially Aaron. 1247 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,999 Yeah, I'm very happy for everybody, especially Aaron. 1248 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,999 Yeah, I'm very happy for everybody, especially Aaron. 1249 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:58,399 Yeah, I'm very happy for everybody, especially Aaron. 1250 00:32:58,480 --> 00:32:59,999 Ah, he's been battling. 1251 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,479 Ah, he's been battling. 1252 00:33:01,560 --> 00:33:01,999 But, erm, he'll be all right now. 1253 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:03,839 But, erm, he'll be all right now. 1254 00:33:03,920 --> 00:33:03,999 Dad will be happy now. That's where he always wanted us 1255 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,999 Dad will be happy now. That's where he always wanted us 1256 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,919 Dad will be happy now. That's where he always wanted us 1257 00:33:07,000 --> 00:33:07,999 to dig and he got that far. 1258 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,639 to dig and he got that far. 1259 00:33:09,720 --> 00:33:09,999 He left that 10%, and it's lookin' all right so far. 1260 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,999 He left that 10%, and it's lookin' all right so far. 1261 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,999 He left that 10%, and it's lookin' all right so far. 1262 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,119 He left that 10%, and it's lookin' all right so far. 1263 00:33:14,200 --> 00:33:15,999 Picked me up a little bit today. Picked me right up, actually. 1264 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,999 Picked me up a little bit today. Picked me right up, actually. 1265 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:18,679 Picked me up a little bit today. Picked me right up, actually. 1266 00:33:18,760 --> 00:33:19,999 I gotta have one beer, mate. One beer for the opal. 1267 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,399 I gotta have one beer, mate. One beer for the opal. 1268 00:33:21,480 --> 00:33:21,999 Only one beer for the opal. A pity Col wasn't here with us, mate. 1269 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,999 Only one beer for the opal. A pity Col wasn't here with us, mate. 1270 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,879 Only one beer for the opal. A pity Col wasn't here with us, mate. 1271 00:33:24,960 --> 00:33:25,999 Well done. Well done, Greg. Cheers! I'd say cheers to the opal. 1272 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,999 Well done. Well done, Greg. Cheers! I'd say cheers to the opal. 1273 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:29,919 Well done. Well done, Greg. Cheers! I'd say cheers to the opal. 1274 00:33:38,320 --> 00:33:39,999 Kelly is on her way to meet Mark and Dwayne 1275 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,159 Kelly is on her way to meet Mark and Dwayne 1276 00:33:41,240 --> 00:33:41,999 at their agitator. 1277 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,639 at their agitator. 1278 00:33:43,720 --> 00:33:43,999 We need something in this tail out, like even a couple of thousand. 1279 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,999 We need something in this tail out, like even a couple of thousand. 1280 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:46,919 We need something in this tail out, like even a couple of thousand. 1281 00:33:47,000 --> 00:33:47,999 Even if it's to cover some fuel, would be great. 1282 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,999 Even if it's to cover some fuel, would be great. 1283 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:50,079 Even if it's to cover some fuel, would be great. 1284 00:33:50,160 --> 00:33:51,999 Anything is better than nothing. If the opal Gods gives us something, we'll be happy. 1285 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,999 Anything is better than nothing. If the opal Gods gives us something, we'll be happy. 1286 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,119 Anything is better than nothing. If the opal Gods gives us something, we'll be happy. 1287 00:33:54,200 --> 00:33:55,999 Like a big washing machine, the agitator washes the clay dirt 1288 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,999 Like a big washing machine, the agitator washes the clay dirt 1289 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:59,239 Like a big washing machine, the agitator washes the clay dirt 1290 00:33:59,320 --> 00:33:59,999 off the stones, making it easier to spot any opal 1291 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,999 off the stones, making it easier to spot any opal 1292 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:02,679 off the stones, making it easier to spot any opal 1293 00:34:02,760 --> 00:34:03,999 they may have missed underground. 1294 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:04,759 they may have missed underground. 1295 00:34:05,800 --> 00:34:05,999 There is a lot of time and effort that goes into a tail out. 1296 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,999 There is a lot of time and effort that goes into a tail out. 1297 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:08,719 There is a lot of time and effort that goes into a tail out. 1298 00:34:08,800 --> 00:34:09,999 If you're blessed, you've got opal, and if you're not, you got nothing. 1299 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,999 If you're blessed, you've got opal, and if you're not, you got nothing. 1300 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,159 If you're blessed, you've got opal, and if you're not, you got nothing. 1301 00:34:12,240 --> 00:34:13,999 Nada. 1302 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:14,239 Nada. 1303 00:34:14,320 --> 00:34:15,999 Now, for the moment of truth. Here it comes. 1304 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:17,239 Now, for the moment of truth. Here it comes. 1305 00:34:17,320 --> 00:34:17,999 Here comes the mining chute. 1306 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,319 Here comes the mining chute. 1307 00:34:20,320 --> 00:34:21,999 When you have the tail out, you gotta be watching all the rocks, 1308 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:23,999 When you have the tail out, you gotta be watching all the rocks, 1309 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,079 When you have the tail out, you gotta be watching all the rocks, 1310 00:34:24,160 --> 00:34:25,999 and see if there is a little flicker of colour in it, 1311 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,639 and see if there is a little flicker of colour in it, 1312 00:34:26,720 --> 00:34:27,999 because it can still hide, even after it's been washed. 1313 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:29,799 because it can still hide, even after it's been washed. 1314 00:34:29,880 --> 00:34:29,999 If it goes down the chute and goes over the side, it's gone forever. 1315 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,999 If it goes down the chute and goes over the side, it's gone forever. 1316 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:33,799 If it goes down the chute and goes over the side, it's gone forever. 1317 00:34:33,880 --> 00:34:33,999 So, you wanna make sure you don't miss anything. 1318 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:35,999 So, you wanna make sure you don't miss anything. 1319 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,119 So, you wanna make sure you don't miss anything. 1320 00:34:38,360 --> 00:34:39,999 We've had tail outs, three-four hour-long tail outs, 1321 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,959 We've had tail outs, three-four hour-long tail outs, 1322 00:34:42,040 --> 00:34:43,999 no colour. That's a pretty hard pill to swallow, 1323 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,359 no colour. That's a pretty hard pill to swallow, 1324 00:34:45,440 --> 00:34:45,999 because you get nothing. 1325 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:47,439 because you get nothing. 1326 00:34:49,320 --> 00:34:49,999 The team are down to the last pile of stones. 1327 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,999 The team are down to the last pile of stones. 1328 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:52,879 The team are down to the last pile of stones. 1329 00:34:54,880 --> 00:34:55,999 If they don't find anything here, 1330 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:56,879 If they don't find anything here, 1331 00:34:56,960 --> 00:34:57,999 they'll just have the half a dozen stones found underground. 1332 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,999 they'll just have the half a dozen stones found underground. 1333 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,599 they'll just have the half a dozen stones found underground. 1334 00:35:08,240 --> 00:35:09,999 There's colour in here. Nice colour. 1335 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:10,839 There's colour in here. Nice colour. 1336 00:35:14,480 --> 00:35:15,999 Whoa! Whoa! A lot more than what we expected. 1337 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:17,999 Whoa! Whoa! A lot more than what we expected. 1338 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,159 Whoa! Whoa! A lot more than what we expected. 1339 00:35:20,720 --> 00:35:21,999 (ALL LAUGHING) 1340 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:22,719 (ALL LAUGHING) 1341 00:35:27,040 --> 00:35:27,999 As soon as you see a bit of colour, you know, 1342 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:29,479 As soon as you see a bit of colour, you know, 1343 00:35:29,560 --> 00:35:29,999 initially you go, "Oh, shit. Wow." Then you get that little butterflies, 1344 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,999 initially you go, "Oh, shit. Wow." Then you get that little butterflies, 1345 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,999 initially you go, "Oh, shit. Wow." Then you get that little butterflies, 1346 00:35:34,080 --> 00:35:35,999 and you think, "Oh, yeah, this is gonna be all right." 1347 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,759 and you think, "Oh, yeah, this is gonna be all right." 1348 00:35:36,840 --> 00:35:37,999 And then, on closer inspection, it might be full of sand, 1349 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,519 And then, on closer inspection, it might be full of sand, 1350 00:35:39,600 --> 00:35:39,999 or the colour bar might not run all the way around. 1351 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,999 or the colour bar might not run all the way around. 1352 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:42,119 or the colour bar might not run all the way around. 1353 00:35:43,720 --> 00:35:43,999 It's... It's a problem I'd rather have than not, 1354 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,999 It's... It's a problem I'd rather have than not, 1355 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:46,399 It's... It's a problem I'd rather have than not, 1356 00:35:46,480 --> 00:35:47,999 is having opal in a bucket, but then I look at it, 1357 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,239 is having opal in a bucket, but then I look at it, 1358 00:35:49,320 --> 00:35:49,999 and I think, "Well, what's it really gonna cut out of it?" 1359 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:51,999 and I think, "Well, what's it really gonna cut out of it?" 1360 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:52,079 and I think, "Well, what's it really gonna cut out of it?" 1361 00:35:52,160 --> 00:35:53,999 20 tonnes of dirt has been reduced to just a handful of stones. 1362 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,999 20 tonnes of dirt has been reduced to just a handful of stones. 1363 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:56,719 20 tonnes of dirt has been reduced to just a handful of stones. 1364 00:35:58,120 --> 00:35:59,999 Kelly has one last play to boost their tally for the week. 1365 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,999 Kelly has one last play to boost their tally for the week. 1366 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,559 Kelly has one last play to boost their tally for the week. 1367 00:36:11,760 --> 00:36:11,999 In Mintabie, Rookie miner Justin's trying to buy 1368 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,999 In Mintabie, Rookie miner Justin's trying to buy 1369 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,279 In Mintabie, Rookie miner Justin's trying to buy 1370 00:36:15,360 --> 00:36:15,999 a packet of rough opal, 1371 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:17,359 a packet of rough opal, 1372 00:36:17,440 --> 00:36:17,999 hoping he can polish it and sell it on at a profit. 1373 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,999 hoping he can polish it and sell it on at a profit. 1374 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:20,839 hoping he can polish it and sell it on at a profit. 1375 00:36:23,360 --> 00:36:23,999 But Jamie is driving a hard bargain. 1376 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,999 But Jamie is driving a hard bargain. 1377 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:26,399 But Jamie is driving a hard bargain. 1378 00:36:26,480 --> 00:36:27,999 He's asked for $14,000 for three parcels. 1379 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:29,999 He's asked for $14,000 for three parcels. 1380 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,919 He's asked for $14,000 for three parcels. 1381 00:36:31,000 --> 00:36:31,999 Give me a minute. I'll let you do a bit of math. So, let me think outside. 1382 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,999 Give me a minute. I'll let you do a bit of math. So, let me think outside. 1383 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:34,239 Give me a minute. I'll let you do a bit of math. So, let me think outside. 1384 00:36:34,320 --> 00:36:35,999 Take your own time. Yep. All right. 1385 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,639 Take your own time. Yep. All right. 1386 00:36:38,520 --> 00:36:39,999 We'll drop $500 on that one. 1387 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:40,559 We'll drop $500 on that one. 1388 00:36:41,640 --> 00:36:41,999 So, that makes it 14. 14 all up for the lot. 1389 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,999 So, that makes it 14. 14 all up for the lot. 1390 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:45,999 So, that makes it 14. 14 all up for the lot. 1391 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,999 So, that makes it 14. 14 all up for the lot. 1392 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,039 So, that makes it 14. 14 all up for the lot. 1393 00:36:49,040 --> 00:36:49,999 All right. I'll have a quick, little think outside. Give me one sec. 1394 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,999 All right. I'll have a quick, little think outside. Give me one sec. 1395 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:52,279 All right. I'll have a quick, little think outside. Give me one sec. 1396 00:36:53,880 --> 00:36:53,999 I know they know I've come all this way 1397 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,919 I know they know I've come all this way 1398 00:36:56,000 --> 00:36:57,999 to look at this opal. I'm not looking at any other opal, 1399 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:58,639 to look at this opal. I'm not looking at any other opal, 1400 00:36:58,720 --> 00:36:59,999 so they might be jacking it up a little bit. 1401 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,799 so they might be jacking it up a little bit. 1402 00:37:00,880 --> 00:37:01,999 It's a very long way to come to not get opal. 1403 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,079 It's a very long way to come to not get opal. 1404 00:37:03,160 --> 00:37:03,999 So, I'm going home with that parcel. 1405 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:05,799 So, I'm going home with that parcel. 1406 00:37:09,320 --> 00:37:09,999 All righty. 1407 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,319 All righty. 1408 00:37:18,040 --> 00:37:19,999 All right, I've had a good think. Mm-hm. 1409 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:20,839 All right, I've had a good think. Mm-hm. 1410 00:37:22,240 --> 00:37:23,999 (SIGHS) 1411 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,239 (SIGHS) 1412 00:37:25,280 --> 00:37:25,999 We had a bit of a chat, too. Yeah? 1413 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:27,279 We had a bit of a chat, too. Yeah? 1414 00:37:27,360 --> 00:37:27,999 Yeah. We decided we're gonna raise the price of that now. (LAUGHS) 1415 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,999 Yeah. We decided we're gonna raise the price of that now. (LAUGHS) 1416 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,759 Yeah. We decided we're gonna raise the price of that now. (LAUGHS) 1417 00:37:31,840 --> 00:37:31,999 No, we're gonna stick to our guns on that, anyway. 1418 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,999 No, we're gonna stick to our guns on that, anyway. 1419 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,199 No, we're gonna stick to our guns on that, anyway. 1420 00:37:35,280 --> 00:37:35,999 13 grand for the lot. 1421 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,999 13 grand for the lot. 1422 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:38,039 13 grand for the lot. 1423 00:37:49,520 --> 00:37:49,999 If you can take 12, I'll do it. 1424 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,999 If you can take 12, I'll do it. 1425 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:52,319 If you can take 12, I'll do it. 1426 00:37:55,120 --> 00:37:55,999 Tsk. I can't really, man. 1427 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:57,679 Tsk. I can't really, man. 1428 00:37:57,760 --> 00:37:57,999 I can't go any less than 13. 1429 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,879 I can't go any less than 13. 1430 00:37:59,960 --> 00:37:59,999 (CLEARS THROAT) 1431 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,999 (CLEARS THROAT) 1432 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:02,239 (CLEARS THROAT) 1433 00:38:02,320 --> 00:38:03,999 I've already dropped a shitload off for these. 1434 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:05,319 I've already dropped a shitload off for these. 1435 00:38:06,480 --> 00:38:07,999 I would love it for less. 1436 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:08,479 I would love it for less. 1437 00:38:10,640 --> 00:38:11,999 All right, I'll meet you in the middle. 1438 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,879 All right, I'll meet you in the middle. 1439 00:38:16,280 --> 00:38:17,999 Twelve and a half. 12.5. Yep. 1440 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,639 Twelve and a half. 12.5. Yep. 1441 00:38:21,720 --> 00:38:21,999 All right, I think we've got a deal. All right. 1442 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,959 All right, I think we've got a deal. All right. 1443 00:38:24,040 --> 00:38:25,999 Twelve and a half. Deal. Sounds good. Thank you. Thanks, Jeff. 1444 00:38:26,000 --> 00:38:27,919 Twelve and a half. Deal. Sounds good. Thank you. Thanks, Jeff. 1445 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:29,999 $12,500 for three parcels of rare Mintabie opal 1446 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,999 $12,500 for three parcels of rare Mintabie opal 1447 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,239 $12,500 for three parcels of rare Mintabie opal 1448 00:38:33,320 --> 00:38:33,999 weighing 48 ounces. 1449 00:38:34,000 --> 00:38:35,679 weighing 48 ounces. 1450 00:38:35,760 --> 00:38:35,999 I can't wait to get back home and get it on the cutting wheels, 1451 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,999 I can't wait to get back home and get it on the cutting wheels, 1452 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:38,759 I can't wait to get back home and get it on the cutting wheels, 1453 00:38:38,840 --> 00:38:39,999 and to just start seeing what these stones are gonna show up as. 1454 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,999 and to just start seeing what these stones are gonna show up as. 1455 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:42,399 and to just start seeing what these stones are gonna show up as. 1456 00:38:42,480 --> 00:38:43,999 Early estimate's, I think, I definitely will make my money back, 1457 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:45,999 Early estimate's, I think, I definitely will make my money back, 1458 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:46,079 Early estimate's, I think, I definitely will make my money back, 1459 00:38:46,160 --> 00:38:47,999 so it's not gonna be a loss. It cost me $12,500, 1460 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,319 so it's not gonna be a loss. It cost me $12,500, 1461 00:38:49,400 --> 00:38:49,999 and I'm gonna try and turn it into $40,000, as a minimum. 1462 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,999 and I'm gonna try and turn it into $40,000, as a minimum. 1463 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:52,559 and I'm gonna try and turn it into $40,000, as a minimum. 1464 00:38:56,160 --> 00:38:57,999 Back in Coober Pedy, 1465 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:58,159 Back in Coober Pedy, 1466 00:38:58,240 --> 00:38:59,999 Justin's keen to show off his stash to mentor John Dunstan. 1467 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,999 Justin's keen to show off his stash to mentor John Dunstan. 1468 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:02,959 Justin's keen to show off his stash to mentor John Dunstan. 1469 00:39:04,400 --> 00:39:05,999 There's two Cs and two Bs. 1470 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,399 There's two Cs and two Bs. 1471 00:39:13,560 --> 00:39:13,999 Mm. I see. How much did you pay for this? 1472 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:15,999 Mm. I see. How much did you pay for this? 1473 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:17,839 Mm. I see. How much did you pay for this? 1474 00:39:17,920 --> 00:39:17,999 Twelve and a half. My God. 1475 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,999 Twelve and a half. My God. 1476 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:20,839 Twelve and a half. My God. 1477 00:39:21,880 --> 00:39:21,999 Bit... Bit too dear? Oh, my. 1478 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,999 Bit... Bit too dear? Oh, my. 1479 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,319 Bit... Bit too dear? Oh, my. 1480 00:39:26,040 --> 00:39:27,999 If you bought this opal to resell it and make a quick turnover, 1481 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,879 If you bought this opal to resell it and make a quick turnover, 1482 00:39:29,960 --> 00:39:29,999 you'd lose money. Oh, really? Mm. Wow. 1483 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,999 you'd lose money. Oh, really? Mm. Wow. 1484 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999 you'd lose money. Oh, really? Mm. Wow. 1485 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:34,559 you'd lose money. Oh, really? Mm. Wow. 1486 00:39:34,640 --> 00:39:35,999 There's nothing jumping out at me here. 1487 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,679 There's nothing jumping out at me here. 1488 00:39:37,760 --> 00:39:37,999 It's... It's all low-grade stuff. 1489 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,999 It's... It's all low-grade stuff. 1490 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:40,999 It's... It's all low-grade stuff. 1491 00:39:41,080 --> 00:39:41,999 No, it didn't feel very good hearing 1492 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,279 No, it didn't feel very good hearing 1493 00:39:43,360 --> 00:39:43,999 that the parcel wasn't as worth as much as I thought. 1494 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,999 that the parcel wasn't as worth as much as I thought. 1495 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:46,439 that the parcel wasn't as worth as much as I thought. 1496 00:39:46,520 --> 00:39:47,999 But I felt under pressure because I drove 1497 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,759 But I felt under pressure because I drove 1498 00:39:48,840 --> 00:39:49,999 all that way up there to get the opal. 1499 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,079 all that way up there to get the opal. 1500 00:39:51,160 --> 00:39:51,999 Little bit disappointed in myself that I probably didn't see the signs. 1501 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,999 Little bit disappointed in myself that I probably didn't see the signs. 1502 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,919 Little bit disappointed in myself that I probably didn't see the signs. 1503 00:39:55,000 --> 00:39:55,999 If you buy three, four opal parcels, 1504 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,999 If you buy three, four opal parcels, 1505 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:58,159 If you buy three, four opal parcels, 1506 00:39:58,240 --> 00:39:59,999 one will be a dud. So, the others have to cover for it. 1507 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,999 one will be a dud. So, the others have to cover for it. 1508 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:02,119 one will be a dud. So, the others have to cover for it. 1509 00:40:02,200 --> 00:40:03,999 That's normally how it goes. 1510 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:04,199 That's normally how it goes. 1511 00:40:04,280 --> 00:40:05,999 So, Justin's just bought a dud. 1512 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,439 So, Justin's just bought a dud. 1513 00:40:06,520 --> 00:40:07,999 You know, when you're buying opal, 1514 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,199 You know, when you're buying opal, 1515 00:40:09,280 --> 00:40:09,999 you have a couple of winners, and you have a loser. 1516 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,999 you have a couple of winners, and you have a loser. 1517 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,599 you have a couple of winners, and you have a loser. 1518 00:40:13,680 --> 00:40:13,999 They're not all winners. Yeah. So this one's... I'd class it as a loser. 1519 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,999 They're not all winners. Yeah. So this one's... I'd class it as a loser. 1520 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,999 They're not all winners. Yeah. So this one's... I'd class it as a loser. 1521 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,239 They're not all winners. Yeah. So this one's... I'd class it as a loser. 1522 00:40:18,320 --> 00:40:19,999 Personally, with Jamie, you know, some people would go, 1523 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:21,159 Personally, with Jamie, you know, some people would go, 1524 00:40:21,240 --> 00:40:21,999 "Oh, I don't trust him any more," but, no, I think, for me to be able 1525 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,999 "Oh, I don't trust him any more," but, no, I think, for me to be able 1526 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,519 "Oh, I don't trust him any more," but, no, I think, for me to be able 1527 00:40:24,600 --> 00:40:25,999 to learn the ropes of this industry, 1528 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:26,599 to learn the ropes of this industry, 1529 00:40:26,680 --> 00:40:27,999 I've got to make a couple of blues now and again. 1530 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:28,999 I've got to make a couple of blues now and again. 1531 00:40:29,080 --> 00:40:29,999 I had to make a quick split-second decision, 1532 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,159 I had to make a quick split-second decision, 1533 00:40:31,240 --> 00:40:31,999 say yes or no, and I said yes, and it was just too much. 1534 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:33,999 say yes or no, and I said yes, and it was just too much. 1535 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:34,079 say yes or no, and I said yes, and it was just too much. 1536 00:40:34,160 --> 00:40:35,999 But I wanted that opal, and I wasn't gonna leave Mintabie without it. 1537 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,559 But I wanted that opal, and I wasn't gonna leave Mintabie without it. 1538 00:40:37,640 --> 00:40:37,999 Justin's first foray into opal buying will bring in zero profit, 1539 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:39,999 Justin's first foray into opal buying will bring in zero profit, 1540 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:41,999 Justin's first foray into opal buying will bring in zero profit, 1541 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,119 Justin's first foray into opal buying will bring in zero profit, 1542 00:40:43,200 --> 00:40:43,999 and he's no closer to this season's solo target of $75,000. 1543 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:45,999 and he's no closer to this season's solo target of $75,000. 1544 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,999 and he's no closer to this season's solo target of $75,000. 1545 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,399 and he's no closer to this season's solo target of $75,000. 1546 00:40:49,440 --> 00:40:49,999 Even if I was broke on the bones of my arse, 1547 00:40:50,000 --> 00:40:51,839 Even if I was broke on the bones of my arse, 1548 00:40:51,920 --> 00:40:51,999 and I could just afford a pick and a shovel, 1549 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,999 and I could just afford a pick and a shovel, 1550 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:54,319 and I could just afford a pick and a shovel, 1551 00:40:54,400 --> 00:40:55,999 well, I'll dig holes by hand. 1552 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,199 well, I'll dig holes by hand. 1553 00:41:03,400 --> 00:41:03,999 Just gonna trim him up, and make him a bit better shape, 1554 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,999 Just gonna trim him up, and make him a bit better shape, 1555 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,119 Just gonna trim him up, and make him a bit better shape, 1556 00:41:06,200 --> 00:41:07,999 to maximise the profits. 1557 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:08,199 to maximise the profits. 1558 00:41:08,280 --> 00:41:09,999 The less you give the boys a chance to whinge about it, 1559 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,439 The less you give the boys a chance to whinge about it, 1560 00:41:11,520 --> 00:41:11,999 and reveal... Look at that, it's a beautiful pattern. 1561 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,999 and reveal... Look at that, it's a beautiful pattern. 1562 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:14,319 and reveal... Look at that, it's a beautiful pattern. 1563 00:41:14,400 --> 00:41:15,999 ..how beautiful she is, the better price, in theory, you should get. 1564 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,999 ..how beautiful she is, the better price, in theory, you should get. 1565 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,199 ..how beautiful she is, the better price, in theory, you should get. 1566 00:41:19,280 --> 00:41:19,999 In Lightning Ridge, Kelly's hard work has produced some promising opal. 1567 00:41:20,000 --> 00:41:21,999 In Lightning Ridge, Kelly's hard work has produced some promising opal. 1568 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,999 In Lightning Ridge, Kelly's hard work has produced some promising opal. 1569 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,039 In Lightning Ridge, Kelly's hard work has produced some promising opal. 1570 00:41:26,680 --> 00:41:27,999 There's another nice, little crystal in here I gotta find. 1571 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,999 There's another nice, little crystal in here I gotta find. 1572 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,519 There's another nice, little crystal in here I gotta find. 1573 00:41:32,720 --> 00:41:33,999 I'm quite surprised with this. It's quite nice, that's a nice stone. 1574 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,919 I'm quite surprised with this. It's quite nice, that's a nice stone. 1575 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,999 It's got a nice roll, colour-play. 1576 00:41:38,080 --> 00:41:39,999 This one had sand in it. I thought it wasn't gonna come out. 1577 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:40,959 This one had sand in it. I thought it wasn't gonna come out. 1578 00:41:41,040 --> 00:41:41,999 But it's, yeah, come up not too bad, jelly bean. 1579 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,879 But it's, yeah, come up not too bad, jelly bean. 1580 00:41:43,960 --> 00:41:43,999 A deformed jelly bean... (LAUGHS) 1581 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,999 A deformed jelly bean... (LAUGHS) 1582 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,399 A deformed jelly bean... (LAUGHS) 1583 00:41:46,480 --> 00:41:47,999 All right, I've gotta bag it up. 1584 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:48,479 All right, I've gotta bag it up. 1585 00:41:50,520 --> 00:41:51,999 Right, Carl, you better pay for this parcel, cos I'm comin' to getcha. 1586 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,999 Right, Carl, you better pay for this parcel, cos I'm comin' to getcha. 1587 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,719 Right, Carl, you better pay for this parcel, cos I'm comin' to getcha. 1588 00:41:56,800 --> 00:41:57,999 Kelly's parcel of 21 stones is mainly medium-value crystal opal 1589 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:59,999 Kelly's parcel of 21 stones is mainly medium-value crystal opal 1590 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,999 Kelly's parcel of 21 stones is mainly medium-value crystal opal 1591 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:02,159 Kelly's parcel of 21 stones is mainly medium-value crystal opal 1592 00:42:02,240 --> 00:42:03,999 of varying colour, with a few expensive black opals. 1593 00:42:04,000 --> 00:42:05,999 of varying colour, with a few expensive black opals. 1594 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,159 of varying colour, with a few expensive black opals. 1595 00:42:07,240 --> 00:42:07,999 They're rubbed clean, but they're small. 1596 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,999 They're rubbed clean, but they're small. 1597 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:10,279 They're rubbed clean, but they're small. 1598 00:42:10,360 --> 00:42:11,999 For Kelly's haul this week, she's hoping to get 1599 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,119 For Kelly's haul this week, she's hoping to get 1600 00:42:13,200 --> 00:42:13,999 $7,000 for the lot from local buyer Carl Babbage. 1601 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,999 $7,000 for the lot from local buyer Carl Babbage. 1602 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:17,919 $7,000 for the lot from local buyer Carl Babbage. 1603 00:42:19,480 --> 00:42:19,999 There's a couple of nice rubs there. Reasonably clean, too. 1604 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,999 There's a couple of nice rubs there. Reasonably clean, too. 1605 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:23,639 There's a couple of nice rubs there. Reasonably clean, too. 1606 00:42:23,720 --> 00:42:23,999 I'm not feeling big dollars yet. 1607 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,959 I'm not feeling big dollars yet. 1608 00:42:34,920 --> 00:42:35,999 There's some nice colour, I'm not seeing a lot of meat in there, though. 1609 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,999 There's some nice colour, I'm not seeing a lot of meat in there, though. 1610 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:38,599 There's some nice colour, I'm not seeing a lot of meat in there, though. 1611 00:42:39,440 --> 00:42:39,999 I reckon 5,000 bucks pulls it up. That's what I reckon. 1612 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:41,999 I reckon 5,000 bucks pulls it up. That's what I reckon. 1613 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,479 I reckon 5,000 bucks pulls it up. That's what I reckon. 1614 00:42:42,560 --> 00:42:43,999 All right. I was hoping for seven. 1615 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:45,999 All right. I was hoping for seven. 1616 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:46,599 All right. I was hoping for seven. 1617 00:42:46,680 --> 00:42:47,999 Yeah, er, seven's going, unfortunately, a little bit 1618 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,999 Yeah, er, seven's going, unfortunately, a little bit 1619 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,319 Yeah, er, seven's going, unfortunately, a little bit 1620 00:42:51,400 --> 00:42:51,999 beyond what I was thinking. Throw me out your best price. 1621 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,999 beyond what I was thinking. Throw me out your best price. 1622 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,279 beyond what I was thinking. Throw me out your best price. 1623 00:42:55,360 --> 00:42:55,999 Er, five and a half, six, something like that. 1624 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:57,999 Er, five and a half, six, something like that. 1625 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:58,959 Er, five and a half, six, something like that. 1626 00:42:59,040 --> 00:42:59,999 Is that a five and a half or a six? Ah... 1627 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,959 Is that a five and a half or a six? Ah... 1628 00:43:03,520 --> 00:43:03,999 OK, six. 1629 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,519 OK, six. 1630 00:43:06,840 --> 00:43:07,999 Yep, all right, OK. You all right? 1631 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,479 Yep, all right, OK. You all right? 1632 00:43:09,560 --> 00:43:09,999 Six grand? Put it there. All right, thank you. No, thank you. 1633 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,999 Six grand? Put it there. All right, thank you. No, thank you. 1634 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:12,679 Six grand? Put it there. All right, thank you. No, thank you. 1635 00:43:12,760 --> 00:43:13,999 Kelly's sale brings her total so far up to $28,000. 1636 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:15,999 Kelly's sale brings her total so far up to $28,000. 1637 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,999 Kelly's sale brings her total so far up to $28,000. 1638 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,559 Kelly's sale brings her total so far up to $28,000. 1639 00:43:19,640 --> 00:43:19,999 Yeah, well, we've moved it on. Erm, probably, you know, 1640 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:21,999 Yeah, well, we've moved it on. Erm, probably, you know, 1641 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:23,079 Yeah, well, we've moved it on. Erm, probably, you know, 1642 00:43:23,160 --> 00:43:23,999 would've liked a little bit more, but he's been pretty consistent 1643 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,999 would've liked a little bit more, but he's been pretty consistent 1644 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:26,239 would've liked a little bit more, but he's been pretty consistent 1645 00:43:26,320 --> 00:43:27,999 in buying and coming close, to our mark, so had to churn it over. 1646 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:29,719 in buying and coming close, to our mark, so had to churn it over. 1647 00:43:29,800 --> 00:43:29,999 So, yeah, done. We've covered cost, so that's the main thing. 1648 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,999 So, yeah, done. We've covered cost, so that's the main thing. 1649 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:33,879 So, yeah, done. We've covered cost, so that's the main thing. 1650 00:43:33,960 --> 00:43:33,999 Opal mining, to me, is not about the money. 1651 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,999 Opal mining, to me, is not about the money. 1652 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:37,279 Opal mining, to me, is not about the money. 1653 00:43:37,360 --> 00:43:37,999 While it shows you that little bit of beautiful colour, 1654 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:39,959 While it shows you that little bit of beautiful colour, 1655 00:43:40,040 --> 00:43:41,999 and it exposes itself to you, you could just go, "Yeah, 1656 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:42,639 and it exposes itself to you, you could just go, "Yeah, 1657 00:43:42,720 --> 00:43:43,999 this is brilliant." I don't care if it turns to crap. 1658 00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:45,279 this is brilliant." 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