"Outback Opal Hunters" Hot Hot Heat

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 On Outback Opal Hunters... 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,319 On Outback Opal Hunters... 3 00:00:05,840 --> 00:00:05,999 The Rookies battle their biggest claim yet... 4 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,999 The Rookies battle their biggest claim yet... 5 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:08,079 The Rookies battle their biggest claim yet... 6 00:00:08,160 --> 00:00:09,999 You've got me in the eyes with this (BLEEP) light. ..and each other. 7 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:11,439 You've got me in the eyes with this (BLEEP) light. ..and each other. 8 00:00:11,520 --> 00:00:11,999 You've got one job. Don't shine it in (BLEEP) other people's eyes. (GRUNTS) 9 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,999 You've got one job. Don't shine it in (BLEEP) other people's eyes. (GRUNTS) 10 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:15,079 You've got one job. Don't shine it in (BLEEP) other people's eyes. (GRUNTS) 11 00:00:16,600 --> 00:00:17,999 Col's Crew... No room for error with big gear like this. 12 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,879 Col's Crew... No room for error with big gear like this. 13 00:00:19,960 --> 00:00:19,999 ..hunt a new opal scene. It's a nice looking level. 14 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,999 ..hunt a new opal scene. It's a nice looking level. 15 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:22,759 ..hunt a new opal scene. It's a nice looking level. 16 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,999 It's around here somewhere. You can't just go, 17 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:26,199 It's around here somewhere. You can't just go, 18 00:00:26,280 --> 00:00:27,999 "This is how you find it." You gotta look for signs. 19 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:28,719 "This is how you find it." You gotta look for signs. 20 00:00:28,800 --> 00:00:29,999 And The Fire Crew race a fuel leak... 21 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,639 And The Fire Crew race a fuel leak... 22 00:00:31,720 --> 00:00:31,999 (MOTOR STOPS) Oh, no! 23 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,919 (MOTOR STOPS) Oh, no! 24 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,999 ..chasing legendary red opal. 25 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,199 ..chasing legendary red opal. 26 00:00:36,280 --> 00:00:37,999 (ALL LAUGHING) 27 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:38,439 (ALL LAUGHING) 28 00:00:39,720 --> 00:00:39,999 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 29 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:41,719 # ASH GRUNWALD: Money 30 00:00:43,280 --> 00:00:43,999 # Money 31 00:00:44,000 --> 00:00:45,599 # Money 32 00:00:47,680 --> 00:00:47,999 # And fancy clothes 33 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,999 # And fancy clothes 34 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:50,999 # And fancy clothes 35 00:00:54,360 --> 00:00:55,999 # Telling you what to do with the life we live 36 00:00:56,000 --> 00:00:57,999 # Telling you what to do with the life we live 37 00:00:58,000 --> 00:00:58,279 # Telling you what to do with the life we live 38 00:00:58,360 --> 00:00:59,999 # And where to go # 39 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,519 # And where to go # 40 00:01:03,000 --> 00:01:09,074 Support us and become VIP member to remove all ads from www.OpenSubtitles.org 41 00:01:11,960 --> 00:01:11,999 Dan's arriving today which is pretty exciting. 42 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,999 Dan's arriving today which is pretty exciting. 43 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:14,279 Dan's arriving today which is pretty exciting. 44 00:01:15,720 --> 00:01:15,999 It's been so long since he's been up here, 45 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,719 It's been so long since he's been up here, 46 00:01:17,800 --> 00:01:17,999 and we'll go out and find some opal, like we used to. 47 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,999 and we'll go out and find some opal, like we used to. 48 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:20,759 and we'll go out and find some opal, like we used to. 49 00:01:20,840 --> 00:01:21,999 After a six-week absence, 50 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:22,839 After a six-week absence, 51 00:01:22,920 --> 00:01:23,999 Justin Lang's mining partner Dan Becker is back. 52 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,999 Justin Lang's mining partner Dan Becker is back. 53 00:01:26,000 --> 00:01:26,959 Justin Lang's mining partner Dan Becker is back. 54 00:01:27,040 --> 00:01:27,999 Justin, how you going? 55 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,679 Justin, how you going? 56 00:01:29,760 --> 00:01:29,999 Dan Miller, how you going? (BOTH CHUCKLING) 57 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,999 Dan Miller, how you going? (BOTH CHUCKLING) 58 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:32,719 Dan Miller, how you going? (BOTH CHUCKLING) 59 00:01:34,760 --> 00:01:35,999 Well in to the season, Dan's absences mean 60 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,559 Well in to the season, Dan's absences mean 61 00:01:37,640 --> 00:01:37,999 The Rookies are far behind their $150,000 target. 62 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:39,999 The Rookies are far behind their $150,000 target. 63 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,999 The Rookies are far behind their $150,000 target. 64 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,839 The Rookies are far behind their $150,000 target. 65 00:01:44,480 --> 00:01:45,999 And whilst Dan was away, Justin has plunged into the red 66 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,999 And whilst Dan was away, Justin has plunged into the red 67 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,559 And whilst Dan was away, Justin has plunged into the red 68 00:01:48,640 --> 00:01:49,999 splashing out $35,000 on an excavator and claim of his own. 69 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:51,999 splashing out $35,000 on an excavator and claim of his own. 70 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:53,999 splashing out $35,000 on an excavator and claim of his own. 71 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,319 splashing out $35,000 on an excavator and claim of his own. 72 00:01:56,480 --> 00:01:57,999 But with zero result. 73 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:58,839 But with zero result. 74 00:01:58,920 --> 00:01:59,999 For two or three months I've been mining with an excavator, and I haven't found a single thing. 75 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,999 For two or three months I've been mining with an excavator, and I haven't found a single thing. 76 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,359 For two or three months I've been mining with an excavator, and I haven't found a single thing. 77 00:02:03,440 --> 00:02:03,999 Now he's desperate for cash. 78 00:02:04,000 --> 00:02:05,999 Now he's desperate for cash. 79 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,399 Now he's desperate for cash. 80 00:02:06,480 --> 00:02:07,999 I'm gonna go for, you know, millions of dollars. 81 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:08,759 I'm gonna go for, you know, millions of dollars. 82 00:02:08,840 --> 00:02:09,999 I don't know how many millions, but I'm not out here in the wilderness 83 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:11,999 I don't know how many millions, but I'm not out here in the wilderness 84 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,319 I don't know how many millions, but I'm not out here in the wilderness 85 00:02:12,400 --> 00:02:13,999 away from the family, away from the business for nothing. 86 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,999 away from the family, away from the business for nothing. 87 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:16,599 away from the family, away from the business for nothing. 88 00:02:16,680 --> 00:02:17,999 This trip, the partners are going to hit 89 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,959 This trip, the partners are going to hit 90 00:02:19,040 --> 00:02:19,999 their shared claim on a minefield called Shell Patch, 91 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:21,999 their shared claim on a minefield called Shell Patch, 92 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:22,399 their shared claim on a minefield called Shell Patch, 93 00:02:22,480 --> 00:02:23,999 32km north of Coober Pedy. 94 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,959 32km north of Coober Pedy. 95 00:02:26,800 --> 00:02:27,999 An ancient seabed millions of years ago, 96 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,599 An ancient seabed millions of years ago, 97 00:02:29,680 --> 00:02:29,999 Shell Patch is famous for producing opalised shells 98 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,999 Shell Patch is famous for producing opalised shells 99 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,039 Shell Patch is famous for producing opalised shells 100 00:02:33,120 --> 00:02:33,999 worth up to $20,000 a piece, 101 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,719 worth up to $20,000 a piece, 102 00:02:35,800 --> 00:02:35,999 and could deliver the bonanza they badly need. 103 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,999 and could deliver the bonanza they badly need. 104 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,879 and could deliver the bonanza they badly need. 105 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,999 I'm excited because I think there's opal there. 106 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:42,359 I'm excited because I think there's opal there. 107 00:02:43,960 --> 00:02:43,999 Fonz has just turned up. 108 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,999 Fonz has just turned up. 109 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:46,079 Fonz has just turned up. 110 00:02:46,160 --> 00:02:47,999 He'll be loading Justin's excavator on the back, 111 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,079 He'll be loading Justin's excavator on the back, 112 00:02:49,160 --> 00:02:49,999 and then we're headed to Shell Patch. 113 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:51,999 and then we're headed to Shell Patch. 114 00:02:52,000 --> 00:02:52,319 and then we're headed to Shell Patch. 115 00:02:52,400 --> 00:02:53,999 Because we're mates, I'm happy to sort of 116 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:54,519 Because we're mates, I'm happy to sort of 117 00:02:54,600 --> 00:02:55,999 use the machine for the cause of us finding opal, 118 00:02:56,000 --> 00:02:57,639 use the machine for the cause of us finding opal, 119 00:02:57,720 --> 00:02:57,999 and if we find enough, and it gets Dan 120 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:59,999 and if we find enough, and it gets Dan 121 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:00,079 and if we find enough, and it gets Dan 122 00:03:00,160 --> 00:03:01,999 really excited about what's there, he might even buy one himself, 123 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:03,319 really excited about what's there, he might even buy one himself, 124 00:03:03,400 --> 00:03:03,999 which is my ultimate goal. 125 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:05,679 which is my ultimate goal. 126 00:03:05,760 --> 00:03:05,999 With Dan only able to spare a week this trip, 127 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,999 With Dan only able to spare a week this trip, 128 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,039 With Dan only able to spare a week this trip, 129 00:03:09,120 --> 00:03:09,999 the pressure is on them both. 130 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,119 the pressure is on them both. 131 00:03:11,200 --> 00:03:11,999 Hey, Justin, you don't wanna have a go? 132 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,999 Hey, Justin, you don't wanna have a go? 133 00:03:14,080 --> 00:03:15,999 No, it's too dangerous. 134 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:16,079 No, it's too dangerous. 135 00:03:17,680 --> 00:03:17,999 Any damage to the excavator will cost Justin yet more money. 136 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,999 Any damage to the excavator will cost Justin yet more money. 137 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,999 Any damage to the excavator will cost Justin yet more money. 138 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:22,559 Any damage to the excavator will cost Justin yet more money. 139 00:03:22,640 --> 00:03:23,999 It can slip off the side really easily, 140 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:24,639 It can slip off the side really easily, 141 00:03:24,720 --> 00:03:25,999 cos when the cleats and the tracks dig into the actual ramp, 142 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,999 cos when the cleats and the tracks dig into the actual ramp, 143 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:28,239 cos when the cleats and the tracks dig into the actual ramp, 144 00:03:28,320 --> 00:03:29,999 it can quickly grab, and, like, within a moment's notice, 145 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,399 it can quickly grab, and, like, within a moment's notice, 146 00:03:31,480 --> 00:03:31,999 it can tip the whole thing off. 147 00:03:32,000 --> 00:03:33,479 it can tip the whole thing off. 148 00:03:33,560 --> 00:03:33,999 That's a pivot point right there. Yep. 149 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,799 That's a pivot point right there. Yep. 150 00:03:45,080 --> 00:03:45,999 A bit of skill there. Good work. Let's go. 151 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,719 A bit of skill there. Good work. Let's go. 152 00:03:50,560 --> 00:03:51,999 It's very important that I find opal this trip, 153 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:53,159 It's very important that I find opal this trip, 154 00:03:53,240 --> 00:03:53,999 just to get myself excited. 155 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,479 just to get myself excited. 156 00:03:55,560 --> 00:03:55,999 I'm here every day, I get up at 7:30 in the morning, 157 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,999 I'm here every day, I get up at 7:30 in the morning, 158 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,279 I'm here every day, I get up at 7:30 in the morning, 159 00:03:59,360 --> 00:03:59,999 I go out and mine a full day of work. 160 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,599 I go out and mine a full day of work. 161 00:04:02,720 --> 00:04:03,999 I'll find opal. I'm very confident I'll find big opal. 162 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,999 I'll find opal. I'm very confident I'll find big opal. 163 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,319 I'll find opal. I'm very confident I'll find big opal. 164 00:04:12,440 --> 00:04:13,999 Laverton, deep in the heart of Western Australia's 165 00:04:14,000 --> 00:04:15,879 Laverton, deep in the heart of Western Australia's 166 00:04:15,960 --> 00:04:15,999 2.5 million square kilometres. 167 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:17,999 2.5 million square kilometres. 168 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,519 2.5 million square kilometres. 169 00:04:20,760 --> 00:04:21,999 Temperatures can hit over 50 degrees Celsius. 170 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:23,999 Temperatures can hit over 50 degrees Celsius. 171 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:24,199 Temperatures can hit over 50 degrees Celsius. 172 00:04:25,320 --> 00:04:25,999 Out here, survival is tough. 173 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:27,999 Out here, survival is tough. 174 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:28,799 Out here, survival is tough. 175 00:04:29,880 --> 00:04:29,999 Finding opal, even tougher. 176 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,999 Finding opal, even tougher. 177 00:04:32,000 --> 00:04:33,679 Finding opal, even tougher. 178 00:04:33,760 --> 00:04:33,999 I'm feeling, like, ready today. 179 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:35,999 I'm feeling, like, ready today. 180 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:36,319 I'm feeling, like, ready today. 181 00:04:36,400 --> 00:04:37,999 This is the opal hunting ground of The Fire Crew. 182 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,999 This is the opal hunting ground of The Fire Crew. 183 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:40,279 This is the opal hunting ground of The Fire Crew. 184 00:04:41,880 --> 00:04:41,999 HR advisor, Cassidy Ricketts... You're doing good, Adam. 185 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,999 HR advisor, Cassidy Ricketts... You're doing good, Adam. 186 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:45,679 HR advisor, Cassidy Ricketts... You're doing good, Adam. 187 00:04:45,760 --> 00:04:45,999 ..her firefighter partner, Adam Piromanski... 188 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:47,999 ..her firefighter partner, Adam Piromanski... 189 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,399 ..her firefighter partner, Adam Piromanski... 190 00:04:48,480 --> 00:04:49,999 There's been numerous times I've gone, "(BLEEP) it." 191 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:51,159 There's been numerous times I've gone, "(BLEEP) it." 192 00:04:51,240 --> 00:04:51,999 ..and his prospector parents Peter and Vikki Piromanski. 193 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,999 ..and his prospector parents Peter and Vikki Piromanski. 194 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,039 ..and his prospector parents Peter and Vikki Piromanski. 195 00:04:56,080 --> 00:04:57,999 There it is, beautiful pocket here. There it is, look. Yep, there it is. 196 00:04:58,000 --> 00:04:59,719 There it is, beautiful pocket here. There it is, look. Yep, there it is. 197 00:05:01,040 --> 00:05:01,999 Their first season hunting opal together, 198 00:05:02,000 --> 00:05:03,639 Their first season hunting opal together, 199 00:05:03,720 --> 00:05:03,999 Adam and Cassidy have gambled $38,000 on equipment, 200 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,999 Adam and Cassidy have gambled $38,000 on equipment, 201 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,719 Adam and Cassidy have gambled $38,000 on equipment, 202 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:07,999 hoping to strike it rich. 203 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,799 hoping to strike it rich. 204 00:05:11,000 --> 00:05:11,999 The money that we could be saving for our house, 205 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,519 The money that we could be saving for our house, 206 00:05:13,600 --> 00:05:13,999 we're putting into the business. 207 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:15,599 we're putting into the business. 208 00:05:19,200 --> 00:05:19,999 We're funding this from our own pocket. 209 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:21,199 We're funding this from our own pocket. 210 00:05:21,280 --> 00:05:21,999 So, we wanna deliver and dig up some good-quality stuff 211 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,999 So, we wanna deliver and dig up some good-quality stuff 212 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,679 So, we wanna deliver and dig up some good-quality stuff 213 00:05:24,760 --> 00:05:25,999 that we can then put into a jewellery line and sell, 214 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:27,399 that we can then put into a jewellery line and sell, 215 00:05:27,480 --> 00:05:27,999 so we can get some money back. 216 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:29,479 so we can get some money back. 217 00:05:29,560 --> 00:05:29,999 The treasure they're seeking is Australian Fire Opal, 218 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,999 The treasure they're seeking is Australian Fire Opal, 219 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,119 The treasure they're seeking is Australian Fire Opal, 220 00:05:33,200 --> 00:05:33,999 a newcomer on the opal scene. 221 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,199 a newcomer on the opal scene. 222 00:05:35,280 --> 00:05:35,999 Its colours ranging from burnished yellow to deep red. 223 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,999 Its colours ranging from burnished yellow to deep red. 224 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:39,999 Its colours ranging from burnished yellow to deep red. 225 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:40,039 Its colours ranging from burnished yellow to deep red. 226 00:05:42,080 --> 00:05:43,999 They've had their recent finds assessed... 227 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:44,319 They've had their recent finds assessed... 228 00:05:44,400 --> 00:05:45,999 Hello! Hi, how are you. I'm Alfie. 229 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:46,399 Hello! Hi, how are you. I'm Alfie. 230 00:05:46,480 --> 00:05:47,999 ..by registered valuer Alfie Gryg. 231 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,559 ..by registered valuer Alfie Gryg. 232 00:05:48,640 --> 00:05:49,999 It's got no colour zoning, very good face, brilliant colours. 233 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,999 It's got no colour zoning, very good face, brilliant colours. 234 00:05:52,000 --> 00:05:53,159 It's got no colour zoning, very good face, brilliant colours. 235 00:05:53,240 --> 00:05:53,999 People are going to pay good money for that. Great. 236 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,639 People are going to pay good money for that. Great. 237 00:05:55,720 --> 00:05:55,999 A thousand up to $1,400, $1,500 a carat. 238 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,999 A thousand up to $1,400, $1,500 a carat. 239 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:58,759 A thousand up to $1,400, $1,500 a carat. 240 00:05:58,840 --> 00:05:59,999 (ADAM AND CASSIDY LAUGHING) 241 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,959 (ADAM AND CASSIDY LAUGHING) 242 00:06:01,040 --> 00:06:01,999 And he's given them an idea of what to look for next. 243 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,999 And he's given them an idea of what to look for next. 244 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:04,919 And he's given them an idea of what to look for next. 245 00:06:05,000 --> 00:06:05,999 I haven't seen many of deep reds, 246 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:06,999 I haven't seen many of deep reds, 247 00:06:07,080 --> 00:06:07,999 so they're going to be in a category of their own. 248 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,799 so they're going to be in a category of their own. 249 00:06:09,880 --> 00:06:09,999 Yeah. OK. Awesome. 250 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:11,879 Yeah. OK. Awesome. 251 00:06:13,640 --> 00:06:13,999 Rare red opal could be the most valuable fire opal of all. 252 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:15,999 Rare red opal could be the most valuable fire opal of all. 253 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,999 Rare red opal could be the most valuable fire opal of all. 254 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:18,239 Rare red opal could be the most valuable fire opal of all. 255 00:06:20,320 --> 00:06:21,999 Adam and Cassidy will have just three days this trip to find it. 256 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,999 Adam and Cassidy will have just three days this trip to find it. 257 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,679 Adam and Cassidy will have just three days this trip to find it. 258 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:27,999 Base camp, 60km from the nearest town, 259 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:29,999 Base camp, 60km from the nearest town, 260 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,079 Base camp, 60km from the nearest town, 261 00:06:31,160 --> 00:06:31,999 $30,000 towards their $120,000 target, 262 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,999 $30,000 towards their $120,000 target, 263 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,639 $30,000 towards their $120,000 target, 264 00:06:35,720 --> 00:06:35,999 and with only a few days off their regular jobs, 265 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,999 and with only a few days off their regular jobs, 266 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:38,599 and with only a few days off their regular jobs, 267 00:06:38,680 --> 00:06:39,999 The Fire Crew are planning their next move. 268 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,319 The Fire Crew are planning their next move. 269 00:06:41,400 --> 00:06:41,999 Red Fire Opal's probably one of the rarest in the world, 270 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,999 Red Fire Opal's probably one of the rarest in the world, 271 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:44,079 Red Fire Opal's probably one of the rarest in the world, 272 00:06:44,160 --> 00:06:45,999 so do you know of any areas that would probably potentially have that red? 273 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,999 so do you know of any areas that would probably potentially have that red? 274 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:48,239 so do you know of any areas that would probably potentially have that red? 275 00:06:48,320 --> 00:06:49,999 We've got opals right at the edge of our tenement on the border here. 276 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:51,999 We've got opals right at the edge of our tenement on the border here. 277 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:52,279 We've got opals right at the edge of our tenement on the border here. 278 00:06:52,360 --> 00:06:53,999 It's sort of getting brownish. I'm hoping it goes red. 279 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,479 It's sort of getting brownish. I'm hoping it goes red. 280 00:06:55,560 --> 00:06:55,999 Mm. It's quite a thick little leader. 281 00:06:56,000 --> 00:06:57,999 Mm. It's quite a thick little leader. 282 00:06:58,000 --> 00:06:58,759 Mm. It's quite a thick little leader. 283 00:06:58,840 --> 00:06:59,999 That's a tricky one. It's pretty hard to get to. Mm. 284 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,999 That's a tricky one. It's pretty hard to get to. Mm. 285 00:07:02,080 --> 00:07:03,999 Let's make the most of it. I reckon we risk it for the biscuit. Yeah. 286 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,479 Let's make the most of it. I reckon we risk it for the biscuit. Yeah. 287 00:07:05,560 --> 00:07:05,999 We need to maximise our time, 288 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,559 We need to maximise our time, 289 00:07:07,640 --> 00:07:07,999 our mining, and we need to maximize the stones that we get. 290 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,999 our mining, and we need to maximize the stones that we get. 291 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:10,679 our mining, and we need to maximize the stones that we get. 292 00:07:10,760 --> 00:07:11,999 Let's go dig some opals. All right. 293 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,759 Let's go dig some opals. All right. 294 00:07:16,360 --> 00:07:17,999 So, why haven't you guys dug it out before? 295 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:18,559 So, why haven't you guys dug it out before? 296 00:07:20,240 --> 00:07:21,999 You need some Adamness to get it out of the ground. 297 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:22,999 You need some Adamness to get it out of the ground. 298 00:07:23,080 --> 00:07:23,999 (LAUGHING) 299 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,239 (LAUGHING) 300 00:07:25,320 --> 00:07:25,999 The team are now relying on Pete's memory to lead them to the fire opal. 301 00:07:26,000 --> 00:07:27,999 The team are now relying on Pete's memory to lead them to the fire opal. 302 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,999 The team are now relying on Pete's memory to lead them to the fire opal. 303 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,079 The team are now relying on Pete's memory to lead them to the fire opal. 304 00:07:30,160 --> 00:07:31,999 So, right now, we're heading out to Alpha Bravo. 305 00:07:32,000 --> 00:07:33,479 So, right now, we're heading out to Alpha Bravo. 306 00:07:33,560 --> 00:07:33,999 That's a Roger. So, when are we gonna be 307 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:35,719 That's a Roger. So, when are we gonna be 308 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:35,999 able to pick up speed, or is the whole drive like this? 309 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,999 able to pick up speed, or is the whole drive like this? 310 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:38,919 able to pick up speed, or is the whole drive like this? 311 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:39,999 No, it gets worse. (CHUCKLES) This is the good bit of the track. 312 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,999 No, it gets worse. (CHUCKLES) This is the good bit of the track. 313 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,319 No, it gets worse. (CHUCKLES) This is the good bit of the track. 314 00:07:43,400 --> 00:07:43,999 It's gonna get worse. 315 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,399 It's gonna get worse. 316 00:07:51,800 --> 00:07:51,999 Opalton, Central Queensland. 120km from the nearest town. 317 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,999 Opalton, Central Queensland. 120km from the nearest town. 318 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,999 Opalton, Central Queensland. 120km from the nearest town. 319 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:57,439 Opalton, Central Queensland. 120km from the nearest town. 320 00:07:57,520 --> 00:07:57,999 This is a slow, old, dusty track, eh? 321 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,999 This is a slow, old, dusty track, eh? 322 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,599 This is a slow, old, dusty track, eh? 323 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:01,999 After months laid low with an outback virus, 324 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,599 After months laid low with an outback virus, 325 00:08:03,680 --> 00:08:03,999 renowned opal hunter Col Duff is heading back to the opal fields. 326 00:08:04,000 --> 00:08:05,999 renowned opal hunter Col Duff is heading back to the opal fields. 327 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,999 renowned opal hunter Col Duff is heading back to the opal fields. 328 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:08,679 renowned opal hunter Col Duff is heading back to the opal fields. 329 00:08:10,200 --> 00:08:11,999 I'm feeling a bit better. Had a bit of a bad trot there 330 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,159 I'm feeling a bit better. Had a bit of a bad trot there 331 00:08:13,240 --> 00:08:13,999 with some fever, but I'm over it. 332 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:15,999 with some fever, but I'm over it. 333 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:16,279 with some fever, but I'm over it. 334 00:08:16,360 --> 00:08:17,999 What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. 335 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,679 What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. 336 00:08:20,080 --> 00:08:21,999 He's heading out to rejoin partners 337 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:22,399 He's heading out to rejoin partners 338 00:08:22,480 --> 00:08:23,999 Aaron and Greg at their Dragonfly claim. 339 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,519 Aaron and Greg at their Dragonfly claim. 340 00:08:25,600 --> 00:08:25,999 Very happy with the dig we've done here. 341 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:27,999 Very happy with the dig we've done here. 342 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:28,319 Very happy with the dig we've done here. 343 00:08:28,400 --> 00:08:29,999 So, it goes to show, like, you can't give up. 344 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:30,519 So, it goes to show, like, you can't give up. 345 00:08:31,600 --> 00:08:31,999 Whilst Col was away, Aaron and Greg hit rich opal 346 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:33,999 Whilst Col was away, Aaron and Greg hit rich opal 347 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:35,239 Whilst Col was away, Aaron and Greg hit rich opal 348 00:08:35,320 --> 00:08:35,999 bringing them close to their $120,000 season target. 349 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,999 bringing them close to their $120,000 season target. 350 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,359 bringing them close to their $120,000 season target. 351 00:08:39,440 --> 00:08:39,999 This is a nice crystal gem-quality oval. 352 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,959 This is a nice crystal gem-quality oval. 353 00:08:42,040 --> 00:08:43,999 Looks way better than any diamond I've ever seen in my life. 354 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:44,879 Looks way better than any diamond I've ever seen in my life. 355 00:08:47,440 --> 00:08:47,999 But Col won't be sharing a cent of this find. 356 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,999 But Col won't be sharing a cent of this find. 357 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:50,839 But Col won't be sharing a cent of this find. 358 00:08:50,920 --> 00:08:51,999 Out here, if you don't put in the work, you don't get a cut. 359 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,999 Out here, if you don't put in the work, you don't get a cut. 360 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,919 Out here, if you don't put in the work, you don't get a cut. 361 00:08:55,000 --> 00:08:55,999 I'd better produce something, or I'm gonna starve. 362 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,999 I'd better produce something, or I'm gonna starve. 363 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:58,479 I'd better produce something, or I'm gonna starve. 364 00:08:58,560 --> 00:08:59,999 Erm, I'm really keen to go, have a go and let's find some opal. 365 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,999 Erm, I'm really keen to go, have a go and let's find some opal. 366 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,359 Erm, I'm really keen to go, have a go and let's find some opal. 367 00:09:04,440 --> 00:09:05,999 Colin, he's back. Hey! 368 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,279 Colin, he's back. Hey! 369 00:09:08,320 --> 00:09:09,999 I made it! How are ya? 370 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,159 I made it! How are ya? 371 00:09:11,240 --> 00:09:11,999 Having made nothing this season, Col's came to make up for lost time. 372 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,999 Having made nothing this season, Col's came to make up for lost time. 373 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:14,999 Having made nothing this season, Col's came to make up for lost time. 374 00:09:15,080 --> 00:09:15,999 Got a new grid, I'm getting used to it. How you going, mate? 375 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,999 Got a new grid, I'm getting used to it. How you going, mate? 376 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,279 Got a new grid, I'm getting used to it. How you going, mate? 377 00:09:18,360 --> 00:09:19,999 Greg, how are ya? Good. Good. 378 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:20,359 Greg, how are ya? Good. Good. 379 00:09:20,440 --> 00:09:21,999 Good to see you. Looking better than last time. Yeah, I'm feeling much better now. 380 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,999 Good to see you. Looking better than last time. Yeah, I'm feeling much better now. 381 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,559 Good to see you. Looking better than last time. Yeah, I'm feeling much better now. 382 00:09:24,640 --> 00:09:25,999 Oh, I slept for a month, eh. Yeah. 383 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:26,679 Oh, I slept for a month, eh. Yeah. 384 00:09:26,760 --> 00:09:27,999 Wanna have a cuppa, eh? Yeah, that'd be great, eh? 385 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:29,399 Wanna have a cuppa, eh? Yeah, that'd be great, eh? 386 00:09:32,440 --> 00:09:33,999 The opal seam they've been hunting 387 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:34,479 The opal seam they've been hunting 388 00:09:34,560 --> 00:09:35,999 is now 20 metres below thousands of tons of loose earth 389 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,999 is now 20 metres below thousands of tons of loose earth 390 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:38,959 is now 20 metres below thousands of tons of loose earth 391 00:09:39,040 --> 00:09:39,999 known as "Overburden". 392 00:09:40,000 --> 00:09:41,039 known as "Overburden". 393 00:09:41,120 --> 00:09:41,999 They must remove this before they can get at the opal. 394 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,959 They must remove this before they can get at the opal. 395 00:09:46,920 --> 00:09:47,999 Costing $10,000 in excavator and bulldozer fuel, 396 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,999 Costing $10,000 in excavator and bulldozer fuel, 397 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:50,879 Costing $10,000 in excavator and bulldozer fuel, 398 00:09:50,960 --> 00:09:51,999 it's cash they don't have. 399 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:53,159 it's cash they don't have. 400 00:09:53,240 --> 00:09:53,999 Despite their recent finds, they haven't yet sold the stones. 401 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,999 Despite their recent finds, they haven't yet sold the stones. 402 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:57,039 Despite their recent finds, they haven't yet sold the stones. 403 00:09:57,120 --> 00:09:57,999 Oi! Waiting for a buyer with deep-enough pockets. 404 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:59,999 Oi! Waiting for a buyer with deep-enough pockets. 405 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,919 Oi! Waiting for a buyer with deep-enough pockets. 406 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:01,999 Oh, gee, nice, big face, isn't it? 407 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:03,119 Oh, gee, nice, big face, isn't it? 408 00:10:03,200 --> 00:10:03,999 How many carats? It's 30 and a half carat. 409 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,999 How many carats? It's 30 and a half carat. 410 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,159 How many carats? It's 30 and a half carat. 411 00:10:06,240 --> 00:10:07,999 This 30-carat piece alone could be worth up to $30,000. 412 00:10:08,000 --> 00:10:09,999 This 30-carat piece alone could be worth up to $30,000. 413 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:10,879 This 30-carat piece alone could be worth up to $30,000. 414 00:10:10,960 --> 00:10:11,999 That's what you wanted to see. 415 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,959 That's what you wanted to see. 416 00:10:13,040 --> 00:10:13,999 While they're opal rich, they're cash poor. 417 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,999 While they're opal rich, they're cash poor. 418 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:16,039 While they're opal rich, they're cash poor. 419 00:10:18,080 --> 00:10:19,999 A lot of buyers can afford the small ones. 420 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:20,119 A lot of buyers can afford the small ones. 421 00:10:20,200 --> 00:10:21,999 When you come to the big parcels, well, gee, there's not many people 422 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,439 When you come to the big parcels, well, gee, there's not many people 423 00:10:23,520 --> 00:10:23,999 that can afford those $100,000 lots. 424 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,999 that can afford those $100,000 lots. 425 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:26,119 that can afford those $100,000 lots. 426 00:10:26,200 --> 00:10:27,999 They need a money-making plan fast, 427 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:28,839 They need a money-making plan fast, 428 00:10:28,920 --> 00:10:29,999 and Col knows this area better than anyone. 429 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,759 and Col knows this area better than anyone. 430 00:10:31,840 --> 00:10:31,999 I wish the fault's still going, it's in the back of that waterhole. 431 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:33,999 I wish the fault's still going, it's in the back of that waterhole. 432 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:34,999 I wish the fault's still going, it's in the back of that waterhole. 433 00:10:35,080 --> 00:10:35,999 I think so. The Dragonfly's a good lease, it's not over yet. 434 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,999 I think so. The Dragonfly's a good lease, it's not over yet. 435 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:38,679 I think so. The Dragonfly's a good lease, it's not over yet. 436 00:10:38,760 --> 00:10:39,999 We're gonna have a look down, to see if we can find some easier places, 437 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,999 We're gonna have a look down, to see if we can find some easier places, 438 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,279 We're gonna have a look down, to see if we can find some easier places, 439 00:10:42,360 --> 00:10:43,999 get some money there to go back and dig again in the deep end. 440 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:45,439 get some money there to go back and dig again in the deep end. 441 00:10:45,520 --> 00:10:45,999 Col's solution is to take the team 442 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:47,519 Col's solution is to take the team 443 00:10:47,600 --> 00:10:47,999 away from the source of their big find, nicknamed "The Wall" 444 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,999 away from the source of their big find, nicknamed "The Wall" 445 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,199 away from the source of their big find, nicknamed "The Wall" 446 00:10:51,280 --> 00:10:51,999 to where the opal level is closer to the surface. 447 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:53,999 to where the opal level is closer to the surface. 448 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,119 to where the opal level is closer to the surface. 449 00:10:54,200 --> 00:10:55,999 Some beautiful opal came out there in the early days, 450 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,039 Some beautiful opal came out there in the early days, 451 00:10:57,120 --> 00:10:57,999 and I don't think anyone dug there since. 452 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,519 and I don't think anyone dug there since. 453 00:11:00,880 --> 00:11:01,999 We've got a good chance of a few places, 454 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:02,879 We've got a good chance of a few places, 455 00:11:02,960 --> 00:11:03,999 that there's still opal there. 456 00:11:04,000 --> 00:11:04,999 that there's still opal there. 457 00:11:05,080 --> 00:11:05,999 But if Col's hunch is wrong, 458 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,079 But if Col's hunch is wrong, 459 00:11:07,160 --> 00:11:07,999 he'll just be leading his cash-strapped mates into debt. 460 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:09,999 he'll just be leading his cash-strapped mates into debt. 461 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,839 he'll just be leading his cash-strapped mates into debt. 462 00:11:24,800 --> 00:11:25,999 It's amazing the amount of work you can do with a machine like this. 463 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,959 It's amazing the amount of work you can do with a machine like this. 464 00:11:28,040 --> 00:11:29,999 With Justin's excavator finally digging at their Shell Patch claim, 465 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,999 With Justin's excavator finally digging at their Shell Patch claim, 466 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:32,199 With Justin's excavator finally digging at their Shell Patch claim, 467 00:11:32,280 --> 00:11:33,999 The Rookies are driving full speed. 468 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:35,079 The Rookies are driving full speed. 469 00:11:35,160 --> 00:11:35,999 We didn't mine much last trip. 470 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,159 We didn't mine much last trip. 471 00:11:37,240 --> 00:11:37,999 It put a dampener on the fun aspect of it. 472 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:39,959 It put a dampener on the fun aspect of it. 473 00:11:40,040 --> 00:11:41,999 This time around, we've got Justin's machine here, 474 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,679 This time around, we've got Justin's machine here, 475 00:11:42,760 --> 00:11:43,999 and got our own claim. It's all gonna be good. 476 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:45,719 and got our own claim. It's all gonna be good. 477 00:11:47,480 --> 00:11:47,999 The opal level at Shell Patch is six metres below the surface. 478 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,999 The opal level at Shell Patch is six metres below the surface. 479 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,399 The opal level at Shell Patch is six metres below the surface. 480 00:11:51,480 --> 00:11:51,999 The top bit has to come off, 481 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:53,879 The top bit has to come off, 482 00:11:53,960 --> 00:11:53,999 just so that we can get into the face of the mine 483 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,999 just so that we can get into the face of the mine 484 00:11:56,000 --> 00:11:57,719 just so that we can get into the face of the mine 485 00:11:57,800 --> 00:11:57,999 without risking any of that loose gravel 486 00:11:58,000 --> 00:11:59,999 without risking any of that loose gravel 487 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,599 without risking any of that loose gravel 488 00:12:00,680 --> 00:12:01,999 hitting us from the top. 489 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:03,279 hitting us from the top. 490 00:12:07,520 --> 00:12:07,999 With the loose surface rock cleared, it's down to hand tools. 491 00:12:08,000 --> 00:12:09,999 With the loose surface rock cleared, it's down to hand tools. 492 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,999 With the loose surface rock cleared, it's down to hand tools. 493 00:12:14,760 --> 00:12:15,999 For The Rookies, this claim has a lot riding on it. 494 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:17,999 For The Rookies, this claim has a lot riding on it. 495 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,239 For The Rookies, this claim has a lot riding on it. 496 00:12:19,480 --> 00:12:19,999 It is quite important that I find opal here at Shell Patch. 497 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999 It is quite important that I find opal here at Shell Patch. 498 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:22,799 It is quite important that I find opal here at Shell Patch. 499 00:12:22,880 --> 00:12:23,999 OK. It's important for myself. 500 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,799 OK. It's important for myself. 501 00:12:26,920 --> 00:12:27,999 It's important for Dan. 502 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:28,999 It's important for Dan. 503 00:12:29,080 --> 00:12:29,999 We really should find it, otherwise, 504 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,079 We really should find it, otherwise, 505 00:12:31,160 --> 00:12:31,999 it's starting to sort of wear thin this whole opal-mining journey. 506 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,999 it's starting to sort of wear thin this whole opal-mining journey. 507 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:34,719 it's starting to sort of wear thin this whole opal-mining journey. 508 00:12:35,760 --> 00:12:35,999 (BLEEP) 509 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,759 (BLEEP) 510 00:12:37,840 --> 00:12:37,999 $35,000 deeper in debt than part-time partner Dan, 511 00:12:38,000 --> 00:12:39,999 $35,000 deeper in debt than part-time partner Dan, 512 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,999 $35,000 deeper in debt than part-time partner Dan, 513 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,279 $35,000 deeper in debt than part-time partner Dan, 514 00:12:42,360 --> 00:12:43,999 the stakes are far higher for full-time miner Justin. 515 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:45,999 the stakes are far higher for full-time miner Justin. 516 00:12:46,000 --> 00:12:46,239 the stakes are far higher for full-time miner Justin. 517 00:12:49,960 --> 00:12:49,999 I'll be needing a job by the end of the year, 518 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:51,999 I'll be needing a job by the end of the year, 519 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:52,319 I'll be needing a job by the end of the year, 520 00:12:52,400 --> 00:12:53,999 because I'll go broke for this (BLEEP) bitch. 521 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,519 because I'll go broke for this (BLEEP) bitch. 522 00:12:57,040 --> 00:12:57,999 Starting to forget what opal looks like. (GRUNTS) 523 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:59,999 Starting to forget what opal looks like. (GRUNTS) 524 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:00,119 Starting to forget what opal looks like. (GRUNTS) 525 00:13:02,600 --> 00:13:03,999 A-ha. 526 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:04,839 A-ha. 527 00:13:05,640 --> 00:13:05,999 It's a nice crystal. Beautiful. It's a great sign. 528 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,999 It's a nice crystal. Beautiful. It's a great sign. 529 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:08,759 It's a nice crystal. Beautiful. It's a great sign. 530 00:13:10,160 --> 00:13:11,999 Justin isn't impressed. 531 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,319 Justin isn't impressed. 532 00:13:16,120 --> 00:13:17,999 I'm here for the big opal. Give us something. 533 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,999 I'm here for the big opal. Give us something. 534 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:20,399 I'm here for the big opal. Give us something. 535 00:13:25,040 --> 00:13:25,999 The motivation level has hit rock bottom. 536 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:27,039 The motivation level has hit rock bottom. 537 00:13:29,840 --> 00:13:29,999 All a bit sad. 538 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,839 All a bit sad. 539 00:13:44,280 --> 00:13:45,999 We're trying to chase down an old pocket that the old man had 540 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,439 We're trying to chase down an old pocket that the old man had 541 00:13:47,520 --> 00:13:47,999 had a bit of a scratch around. We're gonna retrace his steps and try and find that scratchings. 542 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,999 had a bit of a scratch around. We're gonna retrace his steps and try and find that scratchings. 543 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,999 had a bit of a scratch around. We're gonna retrace his steps and try and find that scratchings. 544 00:13:52,080 --> 00:13:53,999 Over 1,000km away in Western Australia, 545 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,999 Over 1,000km away in Western Australia, 546 00:13:56,000 --> 00:13:56,159 Over 1,000km away in Western Australia, 547 00:13:56,240 --> 00:13:57,999 on the hunt for valuable red opal, The Fire Crew is barely moving. 548 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,999 on the hunt for valuable red opal, The Fire Crew is barely moving. 549 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,999 on the hunt for valuable red opal, The Fire Crew is barely moving. 550 00:14:02,480 --> 00:14:03,999 This track has not been used for a very, very long time. 551 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:05,999 This track has not been used for a very, very long time. 552 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,039 This track has not been used for a very, very long time. 553 00:14:06,120 --> 00:14:07,999 It was quite rugged for the off-roading. 554 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:08,439 It was quite rugged for the off-roading. 555 00:14:08,520 --> 00:14:09,999 A little bit worrying, since both of their vehicles aren't in A1 condition. 556 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:11,999 A little bit worrying, since both of their vehicles aren't in A1 condition. 557 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,839 A little bit worrying, since both of their vehicles aren't in A1 condition. 558 00:14:18,680 --> 00:14:19,999 After a two-hour drive, they arrive at the first spot 559 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:21,999 After a two-hour drive, they arrive at the first spot 560 00:14:22,000 --> 00:14:22,559 After a two-hour drive, they arrive at the first spot 561 00:14:22,640 --> 00:14:23,999 nicknamed "Alpha," where Pete thinks he saw the red opal. 562 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,999 nicknamed "Alpha," where Pete thinks he saw the red opal. 563 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:26,599 nicknamed "Alpha," where Pete thinks he saw the red opal. 564 00:14:26,680 --> 00:14:27,999 (INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER) 565 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,239 (INDISTINCT RADIO CHATTER) 566 00:14:31,760 --> 00:14:31,999 This way. 567 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,759 This way. 568 00:14:33,840 --> 00:14:33,999 Pete is expecting to find fire opal, 569 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,999 Pete is expecting to find fire opal, 570 00:14:36,080 --> 00:14:37,999 not underground, but right on the surface. 571 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:39,439 not underground, but right on the surface. 572 00:14:39,520 --> 00:14:39,999 He's been doing this for years. I mean, he was digging out opal 573 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:41,999 He's been doing this for years. I mean, he was digging out opal 574 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:42,719 He's been doing this for years. I mean, he was digging out opal 575 00:14:42,800 --> 00:14:43,999 at Coober Pedy when he was a young boy. 576 00:14:44,000 --> 00:14:45,119 at Coober Pedy when he was a young boy. 577 00:14:45,200 --> 00:14:45,999 So, it's almost like second nature to him to look for this stuff. 578 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,999 So, it's almost like second nature to him to look for this stuff. 579 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:48,319 So, it's almost like second nature to him to look for this stuff. 580 00:14:50,320 --> 00:14:51,999 Fire opal, like other opal, is formed deep below ground, 581 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:53,999 Fire opal, like other opal, is formed deep below ground, 582 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:54,639 Fire opal, like other opal, is formed deep below ground, 583 00:14:54,720 --> 00:14:55,999 but millions of years of erosion has lowered the ground level, 584 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:57,999 but millions of years of erosion has lowered the ground level, 585 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:58,279 but millions of years of erosion has lowered the ground level, 586 00:14:58,360 --> 00:14:59,999 leaving fire opal close to the surface. 587 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,679 leaving fire opal close to the surface. 588 00:15:03,120 --> 00:15:03,999 But any opal on the surface is bleached by the intense outback sun, 589 00:15:04,000 --> 00:15:05,999 But any opal on the surface is bleached by the intense outback sun, 590 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,959 But any opal on the surface is bleached by the intense outback sun, 591 00:15:08,040 --> 00:15:09,999 leaving just a white low value substance called "Potch". 592 00:15:10,000 --> 00:15:11,999 leaving just a white low value substance called "Potch". 593 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,119 leaving just a white low value substance called "Potch". 594 00:15:14,320 --> 00:15:15,999 We're after the red on this trip, and we just weren't seeing it. 595 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:17,999 We're after the red on this trip, and we just weren't seeing it. 596 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,279 We're after the red on this trip, and we just weren't seeing it. 597 00:15:21,040 --> 00:15:21,999 They decide to keep looking. 598 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:23,479 They decide to keep looking. 599 00:15:23,560 --> 00:15:23,999 What's this other spot you reckon is gonna produce for us? 600 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,999 What's this other spot you reckon is gonna produce for us? 601 00:15:26,000 --> 00:15:26,559 What's this other spot you reckon is gonna produce for us? 602 00:15:26,640 --> 00:15:27,999 A bit of orange up here and yellow as well. 603 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:29,999 A bit of orange up here and yellow as well. 604 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,719 A bit of orange up here and yellow as well. 605 00:15:32,440 --> 00:15:33,999 Prospector Pete is leading his family even deeper into the bush, 606 00:15:34,000 --> 00:15:35,999 Prospector Pete is leading his family even deeper into the bush, 607 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,679 Prospector Pete is leading his family even deeper into the bush, 608 00:15:36,760 --> 00:15:37,999 on the hunt for red opal. 609 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:39,999 on the hunt for red opal. 610 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:40,319 on the hunt for red opal. 611 00:15:50,480 --> 00:15:51,999 Once they're in the right area, Pete can't find the opal pocket. 612 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:53,999 Once they're in the right area, Pete can't find the opal pocket. 613 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,039 Once they're in the right area, Pete can't find the opal pocket. 614 00:15:55,120 --> 00:15:55,999 Well, Dad, where do we start? Well, it's here. 615 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,879 Well, Dad, where do we start? Well, it's here. 616 00:15:57,960 --> 00:15:57,999 It's around here somewhere. 617 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:59,959 It's around here somewhere. 618 00:16:00,040 --> 00:16:01,999 You can't just go, "This is how you find it." You gotta look for signs. 619 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,559 You can't just go, "This is how you find it." You gotta look for signs. 620 00:16:03,640 --> 00:16:03,999 It's here. Working with family, you lose your temper quite quickly 621 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,999 It's here. Working with family, you lose your temper quite quickly 622 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,079 It's here. Working with family, you lose your temper quite quickly 623 00:16:07,160 --> 00:16:07,999 because you know what they're like. We'll go further down this way, 624 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,999 because you know what they're like. We'll go further down this way, 625 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:10,639 because you know what they're like. We'll go further down this way, 626 00:16:10,720 --> 00:16:11,999 and have a look there. All right. All right. 627 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,999 and have a look there. All right. All right. 628 00:16:18,480 --> 00:16:19,999 Adam and rookie Cassidy must search for themselves. 629 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,999 Adam and rookie Cassidy must search for themselves. 630 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:22,479 Adam and rookie Cassidy must search for themselves. 631 00:16:22,560 --> 00:16:23,999 Haley, come on. Good girl. 632 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,559 Haley, come on. Good girl. 633 00:16:25,640 --> 00:16:25,999 Come on. Hey, Cass. Oh, I hear Adam. 634 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:27,999 Come on. Hey, Cass. Oh, I hear Adam. 635 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:28,279 Come on. Hey, Cass. Oh, I hear Adam. 636 00:16:28,360 --> 00:16:29,999 Come over here for a second. 637 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,359 Come over here for a second. 638 00:16:30,440 --> 00:16:31,999 Dad was saying he's picked out a couple of nice red pieces out of these ant mounds. 639 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,999 Dad was saying he's picked out a couple of nice red pieces out of these ant mounds. 640 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:34,319 Dad was saying he's picked out a couple of nice red pieces out of these ant mounds. 641 00:16:34,400 --> 00:16:35,999 The ants would dig out what's below. 642 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,639 The ants would dig out what's below. 643 00:16:36,720 --> 00:16:37,999 But this just tells us that it's around here. 644 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:38,839 But this just tells us that it's around here. 645 00:16:39,880 --> 00:16:39,999 What about the red in there? Whoa! What does that mean? So, where's the source? 646 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:41,999 What about the red in there? Whoa! What does that mean? So, where's the source? 647 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,999 What about the red in there? Whoa! What does that mean? So, where's the source? 648 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:44,079 What about the red in there? Whoa! What does that mean? So, where's the source? 649 00:16:44,160 --> 00:16:45,999 We just gotta find the vein where it's coming from, 650 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:46,559 We just gotta find the vein where it's coming from, 651 00:16:46,640 --> 00:16:47,999 cos at the moment, it's just scattered all the way along here. 652 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,599 cos at the moment, it's just scattered all the way along here. 653 00:16:49,680 --> 00:16:49,999 So, it's either come out of those hills there, 654 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,999 So, it's either come out of those hills there, 655 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:52,439 So, it's either come out of those hills there, 656 00:16:52,520 --> 00:16:53,999 or it's coming from that hill there. 657 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,519 or it's coming from that hill there. 658 00:16:56,080 --> 00:16:57,999 So, we're hot on the trail. This is starting to get exciting now. 659 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,159 So, we're hot on the trail. This is starting to get exciting now. 660 00:17:08,160 --> 00:17:09,999 Ah, it's great to see. I always get butterflies. 661 00:17:10,000 --> 00:17:11,399 Ah, it's great to see. I always get butterflies. 662 00:17:11,480 --> 00:17:11,999 Desperate to make some money, 663 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,679 Desperate to make some money, 664 00:17:13,760 --> 00:17:13,999 Col is leading the team to a corner of their Dragonfly claim 665 00:17:14,000 --> 00:17:15,999 Col is leading the team to a corner of their Dragonfly claim 666 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,479 Col is leading the team to a corner of their Dragonfly claim 667 00:17:17,560 --> 00:17:17,999 he thinks will have opal close to the surface, 668 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,999 he thinks will have opal close to the surface, 669 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:20,199 he thinks will have opal close to the surface, 670 00:17:20,280 --> 00:17:21,999 and easy to access. 671 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:22,879 and easy to access. 672 00:17:22,960 --> 00:17:23,999 When I first came here in the early '90s, 673 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,719 When I first came here in the early '90s, 674 00:17:25,800 --> 00:17:25,999 I did a six-month stint of working the Dragonfly. 675 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,999 I did a six-month stint of working the Dragonfly. 676 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,239 I did a six-month stint of working the Dragonfly. 677 00:17:29,320 --> 00:17:29,999 It might be some ground hidden under the dumps. 678 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,959 It might be some ground hidden under the dumps. 679 00:17:32,040 --> 00:17:33,999 Col knows this country like the back of his hand. 680 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:34,559 Col knows this country like the back of his hand. 681 00:17:34,640 --> 00:17:35,999 His camp's there, he knows levels. 682 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,959 His camp's there, he knows levels. 683 00:17:37,040 --> 00:17:37,999 He's very knowledgeable with what he does. 684 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,999 He's very knowledgeable with what he does. 685 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:40,039 He's very knowledgeable with what he does. 686 00:17:40,120 --> 00:17:41,999 We'll see if we can chase them. 687 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,119 We'll see if we can chase them. 688 00:17:43,200 --> 00:17:43,999 Might be real good underneath this. 689 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:45,199 Might be real good underneath this. 690 00:17:46,520 --> 00:17:47,999 Opal is formed in faults below ground, 691 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,399 Opal is formed in faults below ground, 692 00:17:49,480 --> 00:17:49,999 but finding these faults is a mix of experience and guess work. 693 00:17:50,000 --> 00:17:51,999 but finding these faults is a mix of experience and guess work. 694 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,999 but finding these faults is a mix of experience and guess work. 695 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,239 but finding these faults is a mix of experience and guess work. 696 00:17:54,320 --> 00:17:55,999 Col is using the ancient disputed technique of divining. 697 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,999 Col is using the ancient disputed technique of divining. 698 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:59,839 Col is using the ancient disputed technique of divining. 699 00:17:59,920 --> 00:17:59,999 Back there, she kicks. There're a couple of places where 700 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,999 Back there, she kicks. There're a couple of places where 701 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:02,959 Back there, she kicks. There're a couple of places where 702 00:18:03,040 --> 00:18:03,999 you feel the rods pulling your hand, it's unmistakable. 703 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,999 you feel the rods pulling your hand, it's unmistakable. 704 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:06,839 you feel the rods pulling your hand, it's unmistakable. 705 00:18:08,160 --> 00:18:09,999 Two there, Greg. You see it? 706 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:10,839 Two there, Greg. You see it? 707 00:18:10,920 --> 00:18:11,999 A lot of it's the interpretation. 708 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,399 A lot of it's the interpretation. 709 00:18:13,480 --> 00:18:13,999 I think, personally, it's static charge, 710 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:15,999 I think, personally, it's static charge, 711 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:16,279 I think, personally, it's static charge, 712 00:18:16,360 --> 00:18:17,999 and when there's a bit of a crack in the ground, 713 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,759 and when there's a bit of a crack in the ground, 714 00:18:18,840 --> 00:18:19,999 friction makes static. Friction? 715 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,159 friction makes static. Friction? 716 00:18:21,240 --> 00:18:21,999 It'll be like the Earth ley lines or whatever. 717 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:23,999 It'll be like the Earth ley lines or whatever. 718 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,039 It'll be like the Earth ley lines or whatever. 719 00:18:24,120 --> 00:18:25,999 This is the place. Lucky pick. You turning up, you never know what sort of luck you'll get, mate. 720 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:27,999 This is the place. Lucky pick. You turning up, you never know what sort of luck you'll get, mate. 721 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,079 This is the place. Lucky pick. You turning up, you never know what sort of luck you'll get, mate. 722 00:18:29,160 --> 00:18:29,999 (LAUGHING) Draw it right on a big goggy. Get on out. You never know. 723 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,999 (LAUGHING) Draw it right on a big goggy. Get on out. You never know. 724 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:32,599 (LAUGHING) Draw it right on a big goggy. Get on out. You never know. 725 00:18:36,080 --> 00:18:37,999 That's it. I'll get out of your road, eh? Go on, mate. 726 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,119 That's it. I'll get out of your road, eh? Go on, mate. 727 00:18:40,400 --> 00:18:41,999 The boys have got their hands full with the drill. 728 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,759 The boys have got their hands full with the drill. 729 00:18:42,840 --> 00:18:43,999 I'll just let them do their thing. They know what they're doing. 730 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,839 I'll just let them do their thing. They know what they're doing. 731 00:18:45,920 --> 00:18:45,999 Try not to get in their way or annoy them too much. 732 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,999 Try not to get in their way or annoy them too much. 733 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,319 Try not to get in their way or annoy them too much. 734 00:18:48,400 --> 00:18:49,999 Their 40-year-old Caldwell drill uses a three-foot high tooth bucket 735 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:51,999 Their 40-year-old Caldwell drill uses a three-foot high tooth bucket 736 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:53,199 Their 40-year-old Caldwell drill uses a three-foot high tooth bucket 737 00:18:53,280 --> 00:18:53,999 to dig out a tonne of dirt at a time from up to 80ft deep. 738 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,999 to dig out a tonne of dirt at a time from up to 80ft deep. 739 00:18:56,000 --> 00:18:57,879 to dig out a tonne of dirt at a time from up to 80ft deep. 740 00:18:58,960 --> 00:18:59,999 Out here, the opal level is just above a layer of clay. 741 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,999 Out here, the opal level is just above a layer of clay. 742 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:03,839 Out here, the opal level is just above a layer of clay. 743 00:19:03,920 --> 00:19:03,999 When they hit clay, they'll know they're at the right depth. 744 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:05,999 When they hit clay, they'll know they're at the right depth. 745 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,999 When they hit clay, they'll know they're at the right depth. 746 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:08,999 When they hit clay, they'll know they're at the right depth. 747 00:19:16,760 --> 00:19:17,999 They're hoping the opal level is just below the surface. 748 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,999 They're hoping the opal level is just below the surface. 749 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:20,119 They're hoping the opal level is just below the surface. 750 00:19:20,200 --> 00:19:21,999 We must be very close to the level there, Col? 751 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:22,599 We must be very close to the level there, Col? 752 00:19:22,680 --> 00:19:23,999 Yeah, mate. Gotta be. Yeah. 753 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,679 Yeah, mate. Gotta be. Yeah. 754 00:19:33,360 --> 00:19:33,999 But they just keep going deeper. 755 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:35,999 But they just keep going deeper. 756 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,199 But they just keep going deeper. 757 00:19:41,960 --> 00:19:41,999 Col's hunch may be wrong. 758 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,999 Col's hunch may be wrong. 759 00:19:44,000 --> 00:19:44,559 Col's hunch may be wrong. 760 00:19:46,200 --> 00:19:47,999 No real trace yet, but it's about ten foot, 761 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,079 No real trace yet, but it's about ten foot, 762 00:19:49,160 --> 00:19:49,999 so, another ten foot, we should see the proper level. 763 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,999 so, another ten foot, we should see the proper level. 764 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:52,479 so, another ten foot, we should see the proper level. 765 00:19:58,080 --> 00:19:59,999 I think we got level, Col. 766 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,079 I think we got level, Col. 767 00:20:04,920 --> 00:20:05,999 Look, the chunks of clay and sandstone. A lot deeper than I thought. 768 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,999 Look, the chunks of clay and sandstone. A lot deeper than I thought. 769 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:08,839 Look, the chunks of clay and sandstone. A lot deeper than I thought. 770 00:20:09,840 --> 00:20:09,999 I'm gonna measure that, Greg. 771 00:20:10,000 --> 00:20:11,839 I'm gonna measure that, Greg. 772 00:20:14,120 --> 00:20:15,999 10.8. Metres? 773 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:16,199 10.8. Metres? 774 00:20:16,280 --> 00:20:17,999 Yeah. I'll reckon that's what you are at. It's at 35. 775 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,999 Yeah. I'll reckon that's what you are at. It's at 35. 776 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:20,999 Yeah. I'll reckon that's what you are at. It's at 35. 777 00:20:21,080 --> 00:20:21,999 35 feet, 10.8 metres is too deep for them 778 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,999 35 feet, 10.8 metres is too deep for them 779 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,279 35 feet, 10.8 metres is too deep for them 780 00:20:24,360 --> 00:20:25,999 to get to with the little money they have left. 781 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:27,999 to get to with the little money they have left. 782 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:28,079 to get to with the little money they have left. 783 00:20:28,160 --> 00:20:29,999 At least we know. They'll need to find another spot 784 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,759 At least we know. They'll need to find another spot 785 00:20:31,840 --> 00:20:31,999 where the opal is closer to the surface. 786 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:33,999 where the opal is closer to the surface. 787 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:34,959 where the opal is closer to the surface. 788 00:20:35,040 --> 00:20:35,999 With Col out of options, it's Aaron who comes up with a solution. 789 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,999 With Col out of options, it's Aaron who comes up with a solution. 790 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:39,159 With Col out of options, it's Aaron who comes up with a solution. 791 00:20:39,240 --> 00:20:39,999 I've got a little patch spot up here I've been walking past 792 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,999 I've got a little patch spot up here I've been walking past 793 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,039 I've got a little patch spot up here I've been walking past 794 00:20:42,120 --> 00:20:43,999 and looking at. Yeah. I'd love to go and hit it. 795 00:20:44,000 --> 00:20:44,679 and looking at. Yeah. I'd love to go and hit it. 796 00:20:44,760 --> 00:20:45,999 I'll go and have a look, eh. Yeah. 797 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:46,759 I'll go and have a look, eh. Yeah. 798 00:20:46,840 --> 00:20:47,999 We do need a buck as well, aye. Yeah. 799 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,359 We do need a buck as well, aye. Yeah. 800 00:20:49,440 --> 00:20:49,999 Our tin's a bit empty. 801 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:51,799 Our tin's a bit empty. 802 00:20:51,880 --> 00:20:51,999 We still need fuel money to do anything. 803 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:53,999 We still need fuel money to do anything. 804 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,319 We still need fuel money to do anything. 805 00:20:54,400 --> 00:20:55,999 It's still a big job, and we're running a bit short on funds. 806 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:57,399 It's still a big job, and we're running a bit short on funds. 807 00:20:57,480 --> 00:20:57,999 So, I've got a little patch spot I've been keeping me on for a while. 808 00:20:58,000 --> 00:20:59,999 So, I've got a little patch spot I've been keeping me on for a while. 809 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,759 So, I've got a little patch spot I've been keeping me on for a while. 810 00:21:00,840 --> 00:21:01,999 We just gotta keep going. 811 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,159 We just gotta keep going. 812 00:21:08,600 --> 00:21:09,999 Shell Patch claim, 32km north of Coober Pedy. 813 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,999 Shell Patch claim, 32km north of Coober Pedy. 814 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,199 Shell Patch claim, 32km north of Coober Pedy. 815 00:21:16,120 --> 00:21:17,999 I've gotta dial my eyes into the opal. 816 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,919 I've gotta dial my eyes into the opal. 817 00:21:20,520 --> 00:21:21,999 The Rookies are finding nothing but worthless potch, 818 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:23,919 The Rookies are finding nothing but worthless potch, 819 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,999 colourless opal. 820 00:21:27,560 --> 00:21:27,999 Deeper in debt than his partner Dan, Justin is getting impatient. 821 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,999 Deeper in debt than his partner Dan, Justin is getting impatient. 822 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,999 Deeper in debt than his partner Dan, Justin is getting impatient. 823 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:32,279 Deeper in debt than his partner Dan, Justin is getting impatient. 824 00:21:34,080 --> 00:21:35,999 I'm going to check the face quickly and not pick up little bits of potch. 825 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,759 I'm going to check the face quickly and not pick up little bits of potch. 826 00:21:37,840 --> 00:21:37,999 It's a waste of (BLEEP) time. 827 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,839 It's a waste of (BLEEP) time. 828 00:21:39,920 --> 00:21:39,999 I don't wanna (BLEEP) waste every minute I (BLEEP) around up here 829 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:41,999 I don't wanna (BLEEP) waste every minute I (BLEEP) around up here 830 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,199 I don't wanna (BLEEP) waste every minute I (BLEEP) around up here 831 00:21:43,280 --> 00:21:43,999 dawdling and waiting for (BLEEP) things to pretend to happen. It's not what I'm (BLEEP) here for. 832 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:45,999 dawdling and waiting for (BLEEP) things to pretend to happen. It's not what I'm (BLEEP) here for. 833 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:47,999 dawdling and waiting for (BLEEP) things to pretend to happen. It's not what I'm (BLEEP) here for. 834 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,239 dawdling and waiting for (BLEEP) things to pretend to happen. It's not what I'm (BLEEP) here for. 835 00:21:50,600 --> 00:21:51,999 We've concentrated on this bottom area, 836 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:53,559 We've concentrated on this bottom area, 837 00:21:53,640 --> 00:21:53,999 and we moved a bit with the excavator up there, 838 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,999 and we moved a bit with the excavator up there, 839 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:56,119 and we moved a bit with the excavator up there, 840 00:21:56,200 --> 00:21:57,999 and now they'll potentially be some shells in this pile here. 841 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:59,239 and now they'll potentially be some shells in this pile here. 842 00:21:59,320 --> 00:21:59,999 I reckon black light is a good option, 843 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,319 I reckon black light is a good option, 844 00:22:01,400 --> 00:22:01,999 where we can see a lot of these little specs that we may have missed. 845 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:03,999 where we can see a lot of these little specs that we may have missed. 846 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:04,959 where we can see a lot of these little specs that we may have missed. 847 00:22:06,360 --> 00:22:07,999 Black lights use ultraviolet light to make the opal fluoresce, 848 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:09,999 Black lights use ultraviolet light to make the opal fluoresce, 849 00:22:10,000 --> 00:22:10,519 Black lights use ultraviolet light to make the opal fluoresce, 850 00:22:10,600 --> 00:22:11,999 revealing deposits invisible in daylight. 851 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,599 revealing deposits invisible in daylight. 852 00:22:13,680 --> 00:22:13,999 Last season, this technique led The Rookies 853 00:22:14,000 --> 00:22:15,999 Last season, this technique led The Rookies 854 00:22:16,000 --> 00:22:16,719 Last season, this technique led The Rookies 855 00:22:16,800 --> 00:22:17,999 to some of their best finds. 856 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,799 to some of their best finds. 857 00:22:18,880 --> 00:22:19,999 Look at that. Straight through it. 858 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:20,879 Look at that. Straight through it. 859 00:22:20,960 --> 00:22:21,999 Whoo! (BOTH LAUGHING) 860 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:23,999 Whoo! (BOTH LAUGHING) 861 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,319 Whoo! (BOTH LAUGHING) 862 00:22:28,760 --> 00:22:29,999 One of John Dunstan's friends, Mish, 863 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,119 One of John Dunstan's friends, Mish, 864 00:22:31,200 --> 00:22:31,999 he's got one where we could probably get our hands on. 865 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:33,759 he's got one where we could probably get our hands on. 866 00:22:33,840 --> 00:22:33,999 That means a big stint tonight in the dark, 867 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,999 That means a big stint tonight in the dark, 868 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,839 That means a big stint tonight in the dark, 869 00:22:36,920 --> 00:22:37,999 and it'll be freezing. We're under the pump, time-wise. 870 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:39,999 and it'll be freezing. We're under the pump, time-wise. 871 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:40,999 and it'll be freezing. We're under the pump, time-wise. 872 00:22:41,080 --> 00:22:41,999 We wanna get it done, so we might have to put in the extra hours. (CLICKS TONGUE) 873 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,999 We wanna get it done, so we might have to put in the extra hours. (CLICKS TONGUE) 874 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:44,879 We wanna get it done, so we might have to put in the extra hours. (CLICKS TONGUE) 875 00:22:57,120 --> 00:22:57,999 I'm gonna have a squiz up in those hills, Dad. All right. And see what's up there. Yeah. 876 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:59,999 I'm gonna have a squiz up in those hills, Dad. All right. And see what's up there. Yeah. 877 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,759 I'm gonna have a squiz up in those hills, Dad. All right. And see what's up there. Yeah. 878 00:23:01,840 --> 00:23:01,999 In remote Western Australia, 70km from Laverton, 879 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:03,999 In remote Western Australia, 70km from Laverton, 880 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,999 In remote Western Australia, 70km from Laverton, 881 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,239 In remote Western Australia, 70km from Laverton, 882 00:23:06,320 --> 00:23:07,999 The Fire Crew are hunting for an elusive opal pocket. 883 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:09,919 The Fire Crew are hunting for an elusive opal pocket. 884 00:23:14,240 --> 00:23:15,999 Did you find any more? Come on. 885 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:16,399 Did you find any more? Come on. 886 00:23:17,760 --> 00:23:17,999 Boom! (CASSIDY GASPS) 887 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,759 Boom! (CASSIDY GASPS) 888 00:23:19,840 --> 00:23:19,999 That's the one. Ah, well done. 889 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,999 That's the one. Ah, well done. 890 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:22,759 That's the one. Ah, well done. 891 00:23:24,080 --> 00:23:25,999 Where was that from? Right here. All right. That's the seam. 892 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,999 Where was that from? Right here. All right. That's the seam. 893 00:23:28,080 --> 00:23:29,999 We did it. Sniffed it out. Well done, Adam. Well done. Well done. 894 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,999 We did it. Sniffed it out. Well done, Adam. Well done. Well done. 895 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:32,439 We did it. Sniffed it out. Well done, Adam. Well done. Well done. 896 00:23:32,520 --> 00:23:33,999 Careful, Dad, we may not need you soon. Whoa-oh-ho! (BOTH CHUCKLING) 897 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:35,999 Careful, Dad, we may not need you soon. Whoa-oh-ho! (BOTH CHUCKLING) 898 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,319 Careful, Dad, we may not need you soon. Whoa-oh-ho! (BOTH CHUCKLING) 899 00:23:37,600 --> 00:23:37,999 The big question is, 900 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,599 The big question is, 901 00:23:39,680 --> 00:23:39,999 will this sun-bleached opal on the surface 902 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:41,999 will this sun-bleached opal on the surface 903 00:23:42,080 --> 00:23:43,999 lead to valuable red just below the ground? 904 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:45,279 lead to valuable red just below the ground? 905 00:23:47,960 --> 00:23:47,999 But it's bad news. Very old. 906 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,999 But it's bad news. Very old. 907 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:51,079 But it's bad news. Very old. 908 00:23:51,160 --> 00:23:51,999 It's been exposed to the elements. 909 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:53,599 It's been exposed to the elements. 910 00:23:53,680 --> 00:23:53,999 It's not the source of the red opal. Come on. 911 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,999 It's not the source of the red opal. Come on. 912 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:56,679 It's not the source of the red opal. Come on. 913 00:23:56,760 --> 00:23:57,999 Adam and Cassidy must keep looking. It's a roller-coaster. You'll be digging around, 914 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:59,999 Adam and Cassidy must keep looking. It's a roller-coaster. You'll be digging around, 915 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,279 Adam and Cassidy must keep looking. It's a roller-coaster. You'll be digging around, 916 00:24:01,360 --> 00:24:01,999 and all of a sudden, "Hey, come over here," and you get excited, 917 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,999 and all of a sudden, "Hey, come over here," and you get excited, 918 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:04,319 and all of a sudden, "Hey, come over here," and you get excited, 919 00:24:04,400 --> 00:24:05,999 and then it's nothing. You're not seeing as much now though. 920 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,999 and then it's nothing. You're not seeing as much now though. 921 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:08,119 and then it's nothing. You're not seeing as much now though. 922 00:24:08,200 --> 00:24:09,999 You know, you could just wander around here for ages. 923 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:10,999 You know, you could just wander around here for ages. 924 00:24:12,240 --> 00:24:13,999 After several hours searching, they're no closer. 925 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:15,999 After several hours searching, they're no closer. 926 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:16,079 After several hours searching, they're no closer. 927 00:24:16,160 --> 00:24:17,999 Anything over there? There is a huge deposit here somewhere. 928 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,359 Anything over there? There is a huge deposit here somewhere. 929 00:24:19,440 --> 00:24:19,999 God. I still gotta find it first. Slowly losing patience. 930 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:21,999 God. I still gotta find it first. Slowly losing patience. 931 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:23,119 God. I still gotta find it first. Slowly losing patience. 932 00:24:23,200 --> 00:24:23,999 All right, Cass. What? I reckon, let's call it. 933 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,999 All right, Cass. What? I reckon, let's call it. 934 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:26,199 All right, Cass. What? I reckon, let's call it. 935 00:24:26,280 --> 00:24:27,999 Boo to B. Let's move on to C. (LAUGHS) 936 00:24:28,000 --> 00:24:29,839 Boo to B. Let's move on to C. (LAUGHS) 937 00:24:29,920 --> 00:24:29,999 RADIO: This is our last one today. 938 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,999 RADIO: This is our last one today. 939 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,519 RADIO: This is our last one today. 940 00:24:33,600 --> 00:24:33,999 Well, have a look at this new spot. Looks interesting. 941 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,999 Well, have a look at this new spot. Looks interesting. 942 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,719 Well, have a look at this new spot. Looks interesting. 943 00:24:36,800 --> 00:24:37,999 Yeah, it was getting late in the day already. 944 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,239 Yeah, it was getting late in the day already. 945 00:24:39,320 --> 00:24:39,999 We need to find Red Fire Opal. 946 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,479 We need to find Red Fire Opal. 947 00:24:45,520 --> 00:24:45,999 OK. Let's go and have a look. 948 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:47,519 OK. Let's go and have a look. 949 00:24:47,600 --> 00:24:47,999 This time, Pete leads them straight to the pocket. 950 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,999 This time, Pete leads them straight to the pocket. 951 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:50,799 This time, Pete leads them straight to the pocket. 952 00:24:50,880 --> 00:24:51,999 Look at that. There you go. 953 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:52,879 Look at that. There you go. 954 00:24:52,960 --> 00:24:53,999 See the line through there. 955 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,959 See the line through there. 956 00:24:56,440 --> 00:24:57,999 It's dull brown. Oh, there it all is. 957 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:59,199 It's dull brown. Oh, there it all is. 958 00:24:59,280 --> 00:24:59,999 Yeah. Yeah. Nice. 959 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,279 Yeah. Yeah. Nice. 960 00:25:01,360 --> 00:25:01,999 To find any red, they'll need to dig beneath it. 961 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:03,999 To find any red, they'll need to dig beneath it. 962 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:04,919 To find any red, they'll need to dig beneath it. 963 00:25:06,160 --> 00:25:07,999 I'll chip all this away underneath it. 964 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:08,199 I'll chip all this away underneath it. 965 00:25:08,280 --> 00:25:09,999 Break it away from the top. So, jackhammer? 966 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:10,519 Break it away from the top. So, jackhammer? 967 00:25:10,600 --> 00:25:11,999 Yeah. Yeah, I gotta get the car in, running out of daylight. 968 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,999 Yeah. Yeah, I gotta get the car in, running out of daylight. 969 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:14,399 Yeah. Yeah, I gotta get the car in, running out of daylight. 970 00:25:14,480 --> 00:25:15,999 He might find it, but getting to it is pretty hard. 971 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:17,999 He might find it, but getting to it is pretty hard. 972 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,399 He might find it, but getting to it is pretty hard. 973 00:25:18,480 --> 00:25:19,999 Here you go. All right, cool. 974 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,039 Here you go. All right, cool. 975 00:25:21,120 --> 00:25:21,999 With the sun sinking, they bring up the car 976 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,639 With the sun sinking, they bring up the car 977 00:25:23,720 --> 00:25:23,999 with the generator and jackhammer. 978 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,719 with the generator and jackhammer. 979 00:25:31,640 --> 00:25:31,999 Then, yet another setback. 980 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:33,999 Then, yet another setback. 981 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:34,319 Then, yet another setback. 982 00:25:36,480 --> 00:25:37,999 Huh? They're all the wrong bits. You left them in the tent. 983 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:39,399 Huh? They're all the wrong bits. You left them in the tent. 984 00:25:39,480 --> 00:25:39,999 Oh, crap. 985 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:41,479 Oh, crap. 986 00:25:41,560 --> 00:25:41,999 Adam has left the drill bits for the jackhammer back at base. 987 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,999 Adam has left the drill bits for the jackhammer back at base. 988 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:45,319 Adam has left the drill bits for the jackhammer back at base. 989 00:25:45,400 --> 00:25:45,999 So, I'll try and do some relief holes with this little, tiny drill bit. 990 00:25:46,000 --> 00:25:47,999 So, I'll try and do some relief holes with this little, tiny drill bit. 991 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:48,759 So, I'll try and do some relief holes with this little, tiny drill bit. 992 00:25:48,840 --> 00:25:49,999 With the day nearly done, there's no time to pick them up. 993 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:51,999 With the day nearly done, there's no time to pick them up. 994 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:52,639 With the day nearly done, there's no time to pick them up. 995 00:25:54,520 --> 00:25:55,999 They have only one tool left, a hand drill. 996 00:25:56,000 --> 00:25:57,999 They have only one tool left, a hand drill. 997 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:58,599 They have only one tool left, a hand drill. 998 00:25:58,680 --> 00:25:59,999 (DRILL DROWNS SPEECH) 999 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,999 (DRILL DROWNS SPEECH) 1000 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,279 (DRILL DROWNS SPEECH) 1001 00:26:10,840 --> 00:26:11,999 I've had to stop digging where I've been digging, cos I've hit opal. 1002 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,999 I've had to stop digging where I've been digging, cos I've hit opal. 1003 00:26:14,080 --> 00:26:15,999 Out there. Hey, Pete, what do you reckon of this bit? 1004 00:26:16,000 --> 00:26:16,759 Out there. Hey, Pete, what do you reckon of this bit? 1005 00:26:22,840 --> 00:26:23,999 It's a bit cloudy. 1006 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:24,839 It's a bit cloudy. 1007 00:26:24,920 --> 00:26:25,999 The intense sun has ruined the entire pocket. 1008 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,999 The intense sun has ruined the entire pocket. 1009 00:26:28,000 --> 00:26:28,679 The intense sun has ruined the entire pocket. 1010 00:26:30,560 --> 00:26:31,999 Eh. 1011 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:32,559 Eh. 1012 00:26:32,640 --> 00:26:33,999 Buggered already? Yeah. 1013 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:35,079 Buggered already? Yeah. 1014 00:26:35,160 --> 00:26:35,999 That was a lot of effort. 1015 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,159 That was a lot of effort. 1016 00:26:37,240 --> 00:26:37,999 (INDISTINCT) We're done here. 1017 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:39,999 (INDISTINCT) We're done here. 1018 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:41,319 (INDISTINCT) We're done here. 1019 00:26:45,920 --> 00:26:45,999 Tomorrow, The Fire Crew must find good opal, 1020 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:47,999 Tomorrow, The Fire Crew must find good opal, 1021 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,639 Tomorrow, The Fire Crew must find good opal, 1022 00:26:49,720 --> 00:26:49,999 or this entire trip will be wasted. 1023 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:51,999 or this entire trip will be wasted. 1024 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:52,759 or this entire trip will be wasted. 1025 00:27:03,720 --> 00:27:03,999 Up here. Col's Crew are badly in need of cash 1026 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,999 Up here. Col's Crew are badly in need of cash 1027 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,559 Up here. Col's Crew are badly in need of cash 1028 00:27:07,640 --> 00:27:07,999 to pay for diesel to carry on mining. 1029 00:27:08,000 --> 00:27:09,999 to pay for diesel to carry on mining. 1030 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:10,399 to pay for diesel to carry on mining. 1031 00:27:10,480 --> 00:27:11,999 Aaron has led them to what he believes is a promising spot. 1032 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,999 Aaron has led them to what he believes is a promising spot. 1033 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:14,759 Aaron has led them to what he believes is a promising spot. 1034 00:27:14,840 --> 00:27:15,999 I reckon we'll gonna give it a go. It's only shallow. 1035 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,599 I reckon we'll gonna give it a go. It's only shallow. 1036 00:27:17,680 --> 00:27:17,999 A band of clay with a layer of sandstone above 1037 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,999 A band of clay with a layer of sandstone above 1038 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,039 A band of clay with a layer of sandstone above 1039 00:27:21,120 --> 00:27:21,999 are the perfect conditions for opal to form between them. 1040 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:23,999 are the perfect conditions for opal to form between them. 1041 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,839 are the perfect conditions for opal to form between them. 1042 00:27:26,760 --> 00:27:27,999 Something's telling me to have a go, mate. 1043 00:27:28,000 --> 00:27:29,119 Something's telling me to have a go, mate. 1044 00:27:29,200 --> 00:27:29,999 Well, I just like the look of it. I've been looking at it for a few weeks, 1045 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,999 Well, I just like the look of it. I've been looking at it for a few weeks, 1046 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,079 Well, I just like the look of it. I've been looking at it for a few weeks, 1047 00:27:33,160 --> 00:27:33,999 and I think it's got potential. 1048 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:35,159 and I think it's got potential. 1049 00:27:35,240 --> 00:27:35,999 Yeah, look at that stuff just here. 1050 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:37,999 Yeah, look at that stuff just here. 1051 00:27:38,000 --> 00:27:38,719 Yeah, look at that stuff just here. 1052 00:27:38,840 --> 00:27:39,999 Not hiding it in there, eh? Yeah, that's a good load. 1053 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,959 Not hiding it in there, eh? Yeah, that's a good load. 1054 00:27:42,040 --> 00:27:43,999 To find out if Aaron is right, they need to do a test dig 1055 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,999 To find out if Aaron is right, they need to do a test dig 1056 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:46,079 To find out if Aaron is right, they need to do a test dig 1057 00:27:46,160 --> 00:27:47,999 with their 30-tonne excavator "Barbie". 1058 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,559 with their 30-tonne excavator "Barbie". 1059 00:27:54,640 --> 00:27:55,999 Barbie burns over $100 of diesel a day, 1060 00:27:56,000 --> 00:27:57,919 Barbie burns over $100 of diesel a day, 1061 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:59,999 and short of cash, using it is an expensive gamble. 1062 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,999 and short of cash, using it is an expensive gamble. 1063 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:02,519 and short of cash, using it is an expensive gamble. 1064 00:28:05,680 --> 00:28:05,999 We're only in the top levels. I reckon it's in the deeper one. 1065 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,999 We're only in the top levels. I reckon it's in the deeper one. 1066 00:28:08,000 --> 00:28:09,599 We're only in the top levels. I reckon it's in the deeper one. 1067 00:28:09,680 --> 00:28:09,999 (SIGHS TIREDLY) 1068 00:28:10,000 --> 00:28:11,999 (SIGHS TIREDLY) 1069 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:12,239 (SIGHS TIREDLY) 1070 00:28:12,320 --> 00:28:13,999 With Col starting to weaken... (COL COUGHING) 1071 00:28:14,000 --> 00:28:15,799 With Col starting to weaken... (COL COUGHING) 1072 00:28:15,880 --> 00:28:15,999 ..it could be up to Aaron... 1073 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,879 ..it could be up to Aaron... 1074 00:28:20,200 --> 00:28:21,999 We can go deeper, Greg. Yeah, take it down. 1075 00:28:22,000 --> 00:28:23,319 We can go deeper, Greg. Yeah, take it down. 1076 00:28:23,400 --> 00:28:23,999 ..to lead them to the opal. 1077 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,639 ..to lead them to the opal. 1078 00:28:32,960 --> 00:28:33,999 At The Rookie's Shell Patch claim, 1079 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:35,159 At The Rookie's Shell Patch claim, 1080 00:28:35,240 --> 00:28:35,999 in the last roll of the dice for this trip, 1081 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,719 in the last roll of the dice for this trip, 1082 00:28:37,800 --> 00:28:37,999 the boys hope neighbouring miner Mish Blanusa can help them. 1083 00:28:38,000 --> 00:28:39,999 the boys hope neighbouring miner Mish Blanusa can help them. 1084 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,839 the boys hope neighbouring miner Mish Blanusa can help them. 1085 00:28:46,600 --> 00:28:47,999 A-ha. Here you go, buddy. 1086 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,399 A-ha. Here you go, buddy. 1087 00:28:49,480 --> 00:28:49,999 That's the new toy, yeah? Yep, that's the one. 1088 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,879 That's the new toy, yeah? Yep, that's the one. 1089 00:28:51,960 --> 00:28:51,999 Ah, you're a legend. Wow! Let's see what she can do. 1090 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,999 Ah, you're a legend. Wow! Let's see what she can do. 1091 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,599 Ah, you're a legend. Wow! Let's see what she can do. 1092 00:28:54,680 --> 00:28:55,999 This is a secret weapon. Thanks for that. 1093 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:56,679 This is a secret weapon. Thanks for that. 1094 00:28:56,760 --> 00:28:57,999 This is gonna be a game-changer, this thing. It's a UV light. 1095 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:59,959 This is gonna be a game-changer, this thing. It's a UV light. 1096 00:29:00,040 --> 00:29:01,999 If you look at it, it can do some damage to your eyes. 1097 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:02,599 If you look at it, it can do some damage to your eyes. 1098 00:29:02,680 --> 00:29:03,999 So, whatever you do, just don't look at the lens or the beam. 1099 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,999 So, whatever you do, just don't look at the lens or the beam. 1100 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:06,919 So, whatever you do, just don't look at the lens or the beam. 1101 00:29:08,160 --> 00:29:09,999 It's amazing. 1102 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:10,159 It's amazing. 1103 00:29:11,200 --> 00:29:11,999 Deep in debt, Justin is keen to get started. 1104 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,999 Deep in debt, Justin is keen to get started. 1105 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:14,439 Deep in debt, Justin is keen to get started. 1106 00:29:14,520 --> 00:29:15,999 Once I've cleaned the face up, Dan's gonna use the black light, go across it, 1107 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,999 Once I've cleaned the face up, Dan's gonna use the black light, go across it, 1108 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,119 Once I've cleaned the face up, Dan's gonna use the black light, go across it, 1109 00:29:18,200 --> 00:29:19,999 and see if there's anything. If not, I'll clean it all up again, do the same thing. 1110 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:21,999 and see if there's anything. If not, I'll clean it all up again, do the same thing. 1111 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:22,079 and see if there's anything. If not, I'll clean it all up again, do the same thing. 1112 00:29:28,920 --> 00:29:29,999 We're just having a look at the face, erm, after each scrape 1113 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,999 We're just having a look at the face, erm, after each scrape 1114 00:29:32,000 --> 00:29:33,999 We're just having a look at the face, erm, after each scrape 1115 00:29:34,000 --> 00:29:34,199 We're just having a look at the face, erm, after each scrape 1116 00:29:34,280 --> 00:29:35,999 to see if we can find anything that really sticks out and fluoresces. 1117 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,999 to see if we can find anything that really sticks out and fluoresces. 1118 00:29:38,000 --> 00:29:39,039 to see if we can find anything that really sticks out and fluoresces. 1119 00:29:39,120 --> 00:29:39,999 Plug him in, press the button. 1120 00:29:40,000 --> 00:29:41,999 Plug him in, press the button. 1121 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,799 Plug him in, press the button. 1122 00:29:46,440 --> 00:29:47,999 When you're using a black light, there's no other light source, 1123 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,439 When you're using a black light, there's no other light source, 1124 00:29:49,520 --> 00:29:49,999 you know, no head torch, no nothing. 1125 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:51,519 you know, no head torch, no nothing. 1126 00:29:51,600 --> 00:29:51,999 The black light makes both valuable opal and worthless potch fluoresce. 1127 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:53,999 The black light makes both valuable opal and worthless potch fluoresce. 1128 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,999 The black light makes both valuable opal and worthless potch fluoresce. 1129 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:56,479 The black light makes both valuable opal and worthless potch fluoresce. 1130 00:29:56,560 --> 00:29:57,999 Meaning, they have to investigate every piece. 1131 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,399 Meaning, they have to investigate every piece. 1132 00:30:03,920 --> 00:30:03,999 There's a lot of reflective stuff on this ground. 1133 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:05,999 There's a lot of reflective stuff on this ground. 1134 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,399 There's a lot of reflective stuff on this ground. 1135 00:30:07,480 --> 00:30:07,999 But not the stuff we're looking for. 1136 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,999 But not the stuff we're looking for. 1137 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:10,759 But not the stuff we're looking for. 1138 00:30:12,680 --> 00:30:13,999 Yeah, I'm just telling... Hey, Dan, you've got me in the eyes with this (BLEEP) light. 1139 00:30:14,000 --> 00:30:15,999 Yeah, I'm just telling... Hey, Dan, you've got me in the eyes with this (BLEEP) light. 1140 00:30:16,000 --> 00:30:17,039 Yeah, I'm just telling... Hey, Dan, you've got me in the eyes with this (BLEEP) light. 1141 00:30:17,120 --> 00:30:17,999 Yeah, my eyes are (BLEEP) hit from the black (BLEEP) light. 1142 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,919 Yeah, my eyes are (BLEEP) hit from the black (BLEEP) light. 1143 00:30:20,000 --> 00:30:21,999 You've had one job. 1144 00:30:22,000 --> 00:30:22,879 You've had one job. 1145 00:30:31,520 --> 00:30:31,999 Still no opal. (BLEEP) me! (GROANS) 1146 00:30:32,000 --> 00:30:33,999 Still no opal. (BLEEP) me! (GROANS) 1147 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:35,639 Still no opal. (BLEEP) me! (GROANS) 1148 00:30:35,720 --> 00:30:35,999 They're running out of time. 1149 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,999 They're running out of time. 1150 00:30:38,000 --> 00:30:38,719 They're running out of time. 1151 00:30:41,840 --> 00:30:41,999 Look, check this out. This bit here reflects quite a bit more 1152 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,999 Look, check this out. This bit here reflects quite a bit more 1153 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:45,999 Look, check this out. This bit here reflects quite a bit more 1154 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:47,799 Look, check this out. This bit here reflects quite a bit more 1155 00:30:47,880 --> 00:30:47,999 than this other stuff that has shown up. 1156 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,999 than this other stuff that has shown up. 1157 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:50,879 than this other stuff that has shown up. 1158 00:30:50,960 --> 00:30:51,999 You'd put your lights on, and you'd see (BLEEP) green crystal. 1159 00:30:52,000 --> 00:30:53,879 You'd put your lights on, and you'd see (BLEEP) green crystal. 1160 00:30:57,680 --> 00:30:57,999 (BLEEP) yes! (LAUGHING) 1161 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:59,999 (BLEEP) yes! (LAUGHING) 1162 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,999 (BLEEP) yes! (LAUGHING) 1163 00:31:02,080 --> 00:31:03,999 Look at this! (BLEEP) Yeah! 1164 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:04,999 Look at this! (BLEEP) Yeah! 1165 00:31:05,080 --> 00:31:05,999 Good. Ah! Oh, hey, hey! 1166 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,999 Good. Ah! Oh, hey, hey! 1167 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:08,719 Good. Ah! Oh, hey, hey! 1168 00:31:08,800 --> 00:31:09,999 Whoa. (LAUGHING) That's good. 1169 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,359 Whoa. (LAUGHING) That's good. 1170 00:31:11,440 --> 00:31:11,999 Check it out! 1171 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,439 Check it out! 1172 00:31:13,520 --> 00:31:13,999 Oh, wow. The black light works. I knew it. Wow. 1173 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:15,999 Oh, wow. The black light works. I knew it. Wow. 1174 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:17,479 Oh, wow. The black light works. I knew it. Wow. 1175 00:31:17,560 --> 00:31:17,999 This is good opal. This is worth money. 1176 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,559 This is good opal. This is worth money. 1177 00:31:19,640 --> 00:31:19,999 Wow. (LAUGHS) 1178 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,999 Wow. (LAUGHS) 1179 00:31:22,080 --> 00:31:23,999 Bloody beautiful. How good is this? 1180 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,359 Bloody beautiful. How good is this? 1181 00:31:24,440 --> 00:31:25,999 So, we must make sure that we check just to see if there's more, 1182 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:27,639 So, we must make sure that we check just to see if there's more, 1183 00:31:27,720 --> 00:31:27,999 because I suspect there is. 1184 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:29,999 because I suspect there is. 1185 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,159 because I suspect there is. 1186 00:31:35,800 --> 00:31:35,999 There's only smaller splinters. 1187 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,799 There's only smaller splinters. 1188 00:31:37,880 --> 00:31:37,999 That's a bit of potchy colour. It's not very interesting. 1189 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,999 That's a bit of potchy colour. It's not very interesting. 1190 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,199 That's a bit of potchy colour. It's not very interesting. 1191 00:31:42,320 --> 00:31:43,999 That's sort of it. 1192 00:31:44,000 --> 00:31:44,519 That's sort of it. 1193 00:31:47,400 --> 00:31:47,999 Done. 1194 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,399 Done. 1195 00:31:50,520 --> 00:31:51,999 (SIGHS) 1196 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:52,519 (SIGHS) 1197 00:31:54,600 --> 00:31:55,999 I would've thought we'd find heaps more. 1198 00:31:56,000 --> 00:31:56,839 I would've thought we'd find heaps more. 1199 00:31:56,920 --> 00:31:57,999 I feel like I've had like a bad-luck run for a while. 1200 00:31:58,000 --> 00:31:59,399 I feel like I've had like a bad-luck run for a while. 1201 00:32:01,400 --> 00:32:01,999 You know, what they say is, opal comes out when you least expect it. 1202 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:03,999 You know, what they say is, opal comes out when you least expect it. 1203 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:04,999 You know, what they say is, opal comes out when you least expect it. 1204 00:32:05,080 --> 00:32:05,999 I've pretended to least expect it forever. 1205 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,839 I've pretended to least expect it forever. 1206 00:32:09,080 --> 00:32:09,999 Yeah. Maybe we just need to completely relax, 1207 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,999 Yeah. Maybe we just need to completely relax, 1208 00:32:12,080 --> 00:32:13,999 and all of a sudden, with one scrape of the bucket, 1209 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:14,959 and all of a sudden, with one scrape of the bucket, 1210 00:32:15,040 --> 00:32:15,999 bang! Just falls out of the ground, 1211 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:17,999 bang! Just falls out of the ground, 1212 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,679 bang! Just falls out of the ground, 1213 00:32:18,760 --> 00:32:19,999 and there's a Christmas tree. 1214 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:21,039 and there's a Christmas tree. 1215 00:32:21,120 --> 00:32:21,999 Mm. Wouldn't that be cool? 1216 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,399 Mm. Wouldn't that be cool? 1217 00:32:24,560 --> 00:32:25,999 It'll happen one day. It will. It will. 1218 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:27,319 It'll happen one day. It will. It will. 1219 00:32:27,400 --> 00:32:27,999 But on just $1,000 so far this season, 1220 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:29,999 But on just $1,000 so far this season, 1221 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,599 But on just $1,000 so far this season, 1222 00:32:30,680 --> 00:32:31,999 Justin can't afford to wait. 1223 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,919 Justin can't afford to wait. 1224 00:32:39,640 --> 00:32:39,999 It's The Fire Crew's last day, 1225 00:32:40,000 --> 00:32:41,839 It's The Fire Crew's last day, 1226 00:32:41,920 --> 00:32:41,999 and their last chance this trip to find valuable red opal. 1227 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,999 and their last chance this trip to find valuable red opal. 1228 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:45,999 and their last chance this trip to find valuable red opal. 1229 00:32:46,000 --> 00:32:46,119 and their last chance this trip to find valuable red opal. 1230 00:32:46,200 --> 00:32:47,999 We had a bit of a chat last night, 1231 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,199 We had a bit of a chat last night, 1232 00:32:48,280 --> 00:32:49,999 and Dad's pretty adamant that he knows an area where there's red opal. 1233 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,799 and Dad's pretty adamant that he knows an area where there's red opal. 1234 00:32:51,880 --> 00:32:51,999 Ready to go and dig out some opal. 1235 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:53,999 Ready to go and dig out some opal. 1236 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,839 Ready to go and dig out some opal. 1237 00:32:56,160 --> 00:32:57,999 We're on the track for red today. Red, red, red, red, red. 1238 00:32:58,000 --> 00:32:58,879 We're on the track for red today. Red, red, red, red, red. 1239 00:33:00,080 --> 00:33:01,999 Their first two dig locations turned up nothing. 1240 00:33:02,000 --> 00:33:03,719 Their first two dig locations turned up nothing. 1241 00:33:03,800 --> 00:33:03,999 If they don't find opal today, their entire trip will be wasted. 1242 00:33:04,000 --> 00:33:05,999 If they don't find opal today, their entire trip will be wasted. 1243 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,999 If they don't find opal today, their entire trip will be wasted. 1244 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:08,079 If they don't find opal today, their entire trip will be wasted. 1245 00:33:12,240 --> 00:33:13,999 That is not cool. 1246 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,239 That is not cool. 1247 00:33:14,320 --> 00:33:15,999 For Adam and I, there's lots that we wanna do with our life. 1248 00:33:16,000 --> 00:33:17,159 For Adam and I, there's lots that we wanna do with our life. 1249 00:33:17,240 --> 00:33:17,999 You know, holidays, house, you know, have a family. 1250 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,799 You know, holidays, house, you know, have a family. 1251 00:33:19,880 --> 00:33:19,999 So, taking time out to do this and throwing money into it, 1252 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,999 So, taking time out to do this and throwing money into it, 1253 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,039 So, taking time out to do this and throwing money into it, 1254 00:33:23,120 --> 00:33:23,999 yeah, it means that kind of all slows down a bit and kind of comes to a halt. 1255 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,999 yeah, it means that kind of all slows down a bit and kind of comes to a halt. 1256 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:26,759 yeah, it means that kind of all slows down a bit and kind of comes to a halt. 1257 00:33:30,920 --> 00:33:31,999 Feeling a good feeling today. 1258 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:32,919 Feeling a good feeling today. 1259 00:33:33,000 --> 00:33:33,999 Pete brings the team to an area worked decades earlier, 1260 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,959 Pete brings the team to an area worked decades earlier, 1261 00:33:36,040 --> 00:33:37,999 hoping previous miners missed any fire opal. 1262 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:39,159 hoping previous miners missed any fire opal. 1263 00:33:39,240 --> 00:33:39,999 Well, yeah, they blasted here, they went down. 1264 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,759 Well, yeah, they blasted here, they went down. 1265 00:33:41,840 --> 00:33:41,999 They just thought it was potch, but it's not. It's fire opal. 1266 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,999 They just thought it was potch, but it's not. It's fire opal. 1267 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,279 They just thought it was potch, but it's not. It's fire opal. 1268 00:33:45,360 --> 00:33:45,999 This fades everywhere, but this is where you're gonna get the red stuff. It's just starting here. 1269 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,999 This fades everywhere, but this is where you're gonna get the red stuff. It's just starting here. 1270 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,999 This fades everywhere, but this is where you're gonna get the red stuff. It's just starting here. 1271 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:50,479 This fades everywhere, but this is where you're gonna get the red stuff. It's just starting here. 1272 00:33:50,560 --> 00:33:51,999 Ooh, I'm getting excited now. 1273 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,319 Ooh, I'm getting excited now. 1274 00:33:53,400 --> 00:33:53,999 I would start.... 1275 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,399 I would start.... 1276 00:33:55,480 --> 00:33:55,999 This is gonna be hard work. Just lob it out through here. 1277 00:33:56,000 --> 00:33:57,999 This is gonna be hard work. Just lob it out through here. 1278 00:33:58,000 --> 00:33:58,999 This is gonna be hard work. Just lob it out through here. 1279 00:33:59,080 --> 00:33:59,999 Well, then, let's get it. 1280 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,639 Well, then, let's get it. 1281 00:34:01,720 --> 00:34:01,999 Reckon clear this out? Yep. Let's get a good look. Yeah. 1282 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,999 Reckon clear this out? Yep. Let's get a good look. Yeah. 1283 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,279 Reckon clear this out? Yep. Let's get a good look. Yeah. 1284 00:34:06,640 --> 00:34:07,999 Here starts a long day of digging. 1285 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:08,639 Here starts a long day of digging. 1286 00:34:09,800 --> 00:34:09,999 We've gotta find something today, otherwise I'll be going home a sad, sad girl. 1287 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:11,999 We've gotta find something today, otherwise I'll be going home a sad, sad girl. 1288 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,999 We've gotta find something today, otherwise I'll be going home a sad, sad girl. 1289 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:15,239 We've gotta find something today, otherwise I'll be going home a sad, sad girl. 1290 00:34:17,480 --> 00:34:17,999 This is a 15-kilo jackhammer. 1291 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,999 This is a 15-kilo jackhammer. 1292 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:20,359 This is a 15-kilo jackhammer. 1293 00:34:20,440 --> 00:34:21,999 So, I'm holding it up. By the end of today, 1294 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:22,879 So, I'm holding it up. By the end of today, 1295 00:34:22,960 --> 00:34:23,999 I'm gonna be absolutely (BLEEP). Adam is a bit stressed. 1296 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,999 I'm gonna be absolutely (BLEEP). Adam is a bit stressed. 1297 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,479 I'm gonna be absolutely (BLEEP). Adam is a bit stressed. 1298 00:34:26,560 --> 00:34:27,999 We're running out of time, running out of daylight, running out of fuel. 1299 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:29,919 We're running out of time, running out of daylight, running out of fuel. 1300 00:34:36,240 --> 00:34:37,999 Look. It's red opal. 1301 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:39,999 Look. It's red opal. 1302 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:40,279 Look. It's red opal. 1303 00:34:40,360 --> 00:34:41,999 (BLEEP). Look how thick that is. 1304 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,359 (BLEEP). Look how thick that is. 1305 00:34:42,440 --> 00:34:43,999 Their challenge now is to dig it out of the vice-like granite 1306 00:34:44,000 --> 00:34:45,999 Their challenge now is to dig it out of the vice-like granite 1307 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:46,039 Their challenge now is to dig it out of the vice-like granite 1308 00:34:46,120 --> 00:34:47,999 before they lose daylight. 1309 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,599 before they lose daylight. 1310 00:34:53,640 --> 00:34:53,999 It takes time to dig around it, cos opal's very fragile. 1311 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,999 It takes time to dig around it, cos opal's very fragile. 1312 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:56,639 It takes time to dig around it, cos opal's very fragile. 1313 00:34:56,720 --> 00:34:57,999 So, you can't jackhammer all that close. 1314 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:58,799 So, you can't jackhammer all that close. 1315 00:34:58,880 --> 00:34:59,999 You kind of have to dig around it and lift it from underneath. 1316 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,999 You kind of have to dig around it and lift it from underneath. 1317 00:35:02,000 --> 00:35:03,199 You kind of have to dig around it and lift it from underneath. 1318 00:35:12,240 --> 00:35:13,999 After two hours, Adam is struggling. You done? 1319 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:15,559 After two hours, Adam is struggling. You done? 1320 00:35:19,000 --> 00:35:19,999 Whoa! Why are you lying down? 1321 00:35:20,000 --> 00:35:21,439 Whoa! Why are you lying down? 1322 00:35:21,520 --> 00:35:21,999 Because I'm done! Get beck on the jackhammer. Where are you? 1323 00:35:22,000 --> 00:35:23,999 Because I'm done! Get beck on the jackhammer. Where are you? 1324 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,559 Because I'm done! Get beck on the jackhammer. Where are you? 1325 00:35:29,040 --> 00:35:29,999 (GRUNTING) 1326 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,039 (GRUNTING) 1327 00:35:31,120 --> 00:35:31,999 We need to get in there. I don't understand. You've found the treasure, and you've just stopped. 1328 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,999 We need to get in there. I don't understand. You've found the treasure, and you've just stopped. 1329 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:35,639 We need to get in there. I don't understand. You've found the treasure, and you've just stopped. 1330 00:35:35,720 --> 00:35:35,999 I picked it up! I mean, I stopped for water. 1331 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,999 I picked it up! I mean, I stopped for water. 1332 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:38,359 I picked it up! I mean, I stopped for water. 1333 00:35:38,440 --> 00:35:39,999 Yeah. Off you go. Turn it back on. Now pick it up. 1334 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:40,799 Yeah. Off you go. Turn it back on. Now pick it up. 1335 00:35:40,880 --> 00:35:41,999 Let's just dig this out right now. It's right there. 1336 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,319 Let's just dig this out right now. It's right there. 1337 00:35:43,400 --> 00:35:43,999 It's beautiful, it's shining at me. How are you stopping? This is insane. 1338 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,999 It's beautiful, it's shining at me. How are you stopping? This is insane. 1339 00:35:46,000 --> 00:35:46,839 It's beautiful, it's shining at me. How are you stopping? This is insane. 1340 00:35:46,920 --> 00:35:47,999 I don't get it. 1341 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,919 I don't get it. 1342 00:35:53,200 --> 00:35:53,999 Suddenly, the jackhammer stops dead. 1343 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,999 Suddenly, the jackhammer stops dead. 1344 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,039 Suddenly, the jackhammer stops dead. 1345 00:36:03,480 --> 00:36:03,999 We got a fuel leak. 1346 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,559 We got a fuel leak. 1347 00:36:16,960 --> 00:36:17,999 In Opalton... 1348 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,959 In Opalton... 1349 00:36:19,040 --> 00:36:19,999 I've looked at enough of that level to turn me nose up on it, Greg. 1350 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:21,999 I've looked at enough of that level to turn me nose up on it, Greg. 1351 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:22,439 I've looked at enough of that level to turn me nose up on it, Greg. 1352 00:36:22,520 --> 00:36:23,999 ..Col's Crew hit a low point. 1353 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,639 ..Col's Crew hit a low point. 1354 00:36:24,720 --> 00:36:25,999 Fair enough... Aaron's lucky spot still hasn't paid off. 1355 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:27,999 Fair enough... Aaron's lucky spot still hasn't paid off. 1356 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:28,119 Fair enough... Aaron's lucky spot still hasn't paid off. 1357 00:36:30,280 --> 00:36:31,999 (SIGHS) And for Col, a recent cancer scare 1358 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,399 (SIGHS) And for Col, a recent cancer scare 1359 00:36:33,480 --> 00:36:33,999 and an outback virus are taking their toll. 1360 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,999 and an outback virus are taking their toll. 1361 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,239 and an outback virus are taking their toll. 1362 00:36:38,120 --> 00:36:39,999 I'll unload it, Greg. Col, we're gonna have a look at this other spot, mate. 1363 00:36:40,000 --> 00:36:41,679 I'll unload it, Greg. Col, we're gonna have a look at this other spot, mate. 1364 00:36:41,760 --> 00:36:41,999 Yeah, no worries. Let's go and have a look. 1365 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,999 Yeah, no worries. Let's go and have a look. 1366 00:36:44,000 --> 00:36:44,879 Yeah, no worries. Let's go and have a look. 1367 00:36:44,960 --> 00:36:45,999 In a last-ditched effort, 1368 00:36:46,000 --> 00:36:47,519 In a last-ditched effort, 1369 00:36:47,600 --> 00:36:47,999 Aaron leads the cash-strapped crew to a section of the Dragonfly claim 1370 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,999 Aaron leads the cash-strapped crew to a section of the Dragonfly claim 1371 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,159 Aaron leads the cash-strapped crew to a section of the Dragonfly claim 1372 00:36:51,240 --> 00:36:51,999 they've already mined once. 1373 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:53,559 they've already mined once. 1374 00:36:59,360 --> 00:36:59,999 There's a little bit on this strip on this side we haven't done, 1375 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,999 There's a little bit on this strip on this side we haven't done, 1376 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:02,359 There's a little bit on this strip on this side we haven't done, 1377 00:37:02,440 --> 00:37:03,999 so we'll see what's there, and we might be lucky. 1378 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:04,759 so we'll see what's there, and we might be lucky. 1379 00:37:08,400 --> 00:37:09,999 Exhausted, Col is unable to join the dig. 1380 00:37:10,000 --> 00:37:11,959 Exhausted, Col is unable to join the dig. 1381 00:37:16,280 --> 00:37:17,999 A bit more trace, Greg. It's a nice rock. 1382 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,679 A bit more trace, Greg. It's a nice rock. 1383 00:37:19,760 --> 00:37:19,999 Almost immediately, Aaron's gamble pays off. 1384 00:37:20,000 --> 00:37:21,999 Almost immediately, Aaron's gamble pays off. 1385 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,999 Almost immediately, Aaron's gamble pays off. 1386 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,159 Almost immediately, Aaron's gamble pays off. 1387 00:37:24,240 --> 00:37:25,999 Yeah, here's some purple, look at that. 1388 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:26,359 Yeah, here's some purple, look at that. 1389 00:37:26,440 --> 00:37:27,999 Oh, hey, Col. Look. 1390 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:28,959 Oh, hey, Col. Look. 1391 00:37:30,080 --> 00:37:31,999 Oh, that's the real McCoy. Yeah. 1392 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,479 Oh, that's the real McCoy. Yeah. 1393 00:37:33,560 --> 00:37:33,999 Way to go. Beautiful. 1394 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,599 Way to go. Beautiful. 1395 00:37:35,680 --> 00:37:35,999 It's classic boulder opal worth up to $20,000 a gram retail. 1396 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,999 It's classic boulder opal worth up to $20,000 a gram retail. 1397 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:39,999 It's classic boulder opal worth up to $20,000 a gram retail. 1398 00:37:40,000 --> 00:37:41,959 It's classic boulder opal worth up to $20,000 a gram retail. 1399 00:37:42,040 --> 00:37:43,999 It's enough to keep them going for another week. 1400 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:45,479 It's enough to keep them going for another week. 1401 00:37:45,560 --> 00:37:45,999 We'll have a drum of diesel there, Col. 1402 00:37:46,000 --> 00:37:47,559 We'll have a drum of diesel there, Col. 1403 00:37:47,640 --> 00:37:47,999 So, somewhere'll be a rock full of green, blue, red and yellow. 1404 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,999 So, somewhere'll be a rock full of green, blue, red and yellow. 1405 00:37:50,000 --> 00:37:51,159 So, somewhere'll be a rock full of green, blue, red and yellow. 1406 00:37:52,160 --> 00:37:53,999 Aaron has saved the day. 1407 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,239 Aaron has saved the day. 1408 00:37:54,320 --> 00:37:55,999 I'm gonna put this one in the bucket, Greg. Chuck 'em in the bucket. 1409 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:57,559 I'm gonna put this one in the bucket, Greg. Chuck 'em in the bucket. 1410 00:37:57,640 --> 00:37:57,999 To our earnings. 1411 00:37:58,000 --> 00:37:59,719 To our earnings. 1412 00:37:59,800 --> 00:37:59,999 Meanwhile... (SIGHS) (BLEEP) 1413 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,999 Meanwhile... (SIGHS) (BLEEP) 1414 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:02,279 Meanwhile... (SIGHS) (BLEEP) 1415 00:38:02,360 --> 00:38:03,999 ..Col's deteriorating. 1416 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:04,679 ..Col's deteriorating. 1417 00:38:04,760 --> 00:38:05,999 What? You've been seedy in the guts? 1418 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,759 What? You've been seedy in the guts? 1419 00:38:06,840 --> 00:38:07,999 Yeah, had a bit of a spew this morning at breakfast. 1420 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:09,759 Yeah, had a bit of a spew this morning at breakfast. 1421 00:38:09,840 --> 00:38:09,999 Felt all right, but now she's starting to cramp up. I think I'm gonna have a good spew again. 1422 00:38:10,000 --> 00:38:11,999 Felt all right, but now she's starting to cramp up. I think I'm gonna have a good spew again. 1423 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,999 Felt all right, but now she's starting to cramp up. I think I'm gonna have a good spew again. 1424 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:14,359 Felt all right, but now she's starting to cramp up. I think I'm gonna have a good spew again. 1425 00:38:14,440 --> 00:38:15,999 (BLEEP) Good, mate. You wanna go? 1426 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,439 (BLEEP) Good, mate. You wanna go? 1427 00:38:16,520 --> 00:38:17,999 We're gonna go and get a feed in, and it'll either fix it or bring it up. 1428 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,919 We're gonna go and get a feed in, and it'll either fix it or bring it up. 1429 00:38:20,000 --> 00:38:21,999 Yeah. (GROANS) 1430 00:38:22,080 --> 00:38:23,999 Col, we'll meet you up there, mate. Yep. 1431 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,599 Col, we'll meet you up there, mate. Yep. 1432 00:38:26,520 --> 00:38:27,999 The (BLEEP) heat. 1433 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:28,519 The (BLEEP) heat. 1434 00:38:28,600 --> 00:38:29,999 He's been a big crook. It's a bit too full on for him. 1435 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,679 He's been a big crook. It's a bit too full on for him. 1436 00:38:35,240 --> 00:38:35,999 Working the Dragonfly is hard work. 1437 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,759 Working the Dragonfly is hard work. 1438 00:38:37,840 --> 00:38:37,999 You know, you're going all day, breaking rocks, climbing up and down the dumps. 1439 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:39,999 You know, you're going all day, breaking rocks, climbing up and down the dumps. 1440 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:41,759 You know, you're going all day, breaking rocks, climbing up and down the dumps. 1441 00:38:41,840 --> 00:38:41,999 That's a bit much for me at the moment. 1442 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,999 That's a bit much for me at the moment. 1443 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:44,239 That's a bit much for me at the moment. 1444 00:38:49,480 --> 00:38:49,999 Ah! (BLEEP) 1445 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:51,839 Ah! (BLEEP) 1446 00:38:51,920 --> 00:38:51,999 Better out than in. 1447 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,959 Better out than in. 1448 00:38:55,280 --> 00:38:55,999 (SIGHS) There's bread there. 1449 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,879 (SIGHS) There's bread there. 1450 00:38:57,960 --> 00:38:57,999 Breads all right, too. Usually, if I'm crook, I just eat bread. 1451 00:38:58,000 --> 00:38:59,999 Breads all right, too. Usually, if I'm crook, I just eat bread. 1452 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,199 Breads all right, too. Usually, if I'm crook, I just eat bread. 1453 00:39:01,280 --> 00:39:01,999 (SIGHS) Nothing worse than being (BLEEP) sick, eh? 1454 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,999 (SIGHS) Nothing worse than being (BLEEP) sick, eh? 1455 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:04,559 (SIGHS) Nothing worse than being (BLEEP) sick, eh? 1456 00:39:07,320 --> 00:39:07,999 I'll have to go and do that again. (COUGHING) 1457 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:09,999 I'll have to go and do that again. (COUGHING) 1458 00:39:10,000 --> 00:39:11,879 I'll have to go and do that again. (COUGHING) 1459 00:39:11,960 --> 00:39:11,999 A relapse now could destroy what's left of Col's season, 1460 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,999 A relapse now could destroy what's left of Col's season, 1461 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:15,999 A relapse now could destroy what's left of Col's season, 1462 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:16,559 A relapse now could destroy what's left of Col's season, 1463 00:39:16,640 --> 00:39:17,999 and leave Aaron and Greg to mine without him. 1464 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,999 and leave Aaron and Greg to mine without him. 1465 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,039 and leave Aaron and Greg to mine without him. 1466 00:39:27,160 --> 00:39:27,999 That's why we're running out of fuel so quickly. We got a fuel leak. 1467 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,999 That's why we're running out of fuel so quickly. We got a fuel leak. 1468 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:30,319 That's why we're running out of fuel so quickly. We got a fuel leak. 1469 00:39:30,400 --> 00:39:31,999 On their last day this trip, 1470 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:32,639 On their last day this trip, 1471 00:39:32,720 --> 00:39:33,999 The Fire Crew are fighting a broken generator 1472 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:35,839 The Fire Crew are fighting a broken generator 1473 00:39:35,920 --> 00:39:35,999 and fast-fading daylight. 1474 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,999 and fast-fading daylight. 1475 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:38,719 and fast-fading daylight. 1476 00:39:38,800 --> 00:39:39,999 (SIGHS) Yeah, just another kick in the teeth 1477 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,759 (SIGHS) Yeah, just another kick in the teeth 1478 00:39:41,840 --> 00:39:41,999 while we're trying (BLEEP) to do work. 1479 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,839 while we're trying (BLEEP) to do work. 1480 00:39:43,920 --> 00:39:43,999 I think there's supposed to be a bracket on both sides, 1481 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,999 I think there's supposed to be a bracket on both sides, 1482 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:47,079 I think there's supposed to be a bracket on both sides, 1483 00:39:47,160 --> 00:39:47,999 and it's broken. Oh, yeah, it is. See. Thank you. 1484 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,999 and it's broken. Oh, yeah, it is. See. Thank you. 1485 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:50,039 and it's broken. Oh, yeah, it is. See. Thank you. 1486 00:39:50,120 --> 00:39:51,999 Yeah. The only thing I can do is try and shift this over. 1487 00:39:52,000 --> 00:39:53,519 Yeah. The only thing I can do is try and shift this over. 1488 00:39:53,600 --> 00:39:53,999 Across more. Across more? Yeah. 1489 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,599 Across more. Across more? Yeah. 1490 00:39:58,320 --> 00:39:59,999 It's coming over. 1491 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,319 It's coming over. 1492 00:40:00,400 --> 00:40:01,999 Pretty frustrating. It's pretty frustrating. 1493 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:02,639 Pretty frustrating. It's pretty frustrating. 1494 00:40:02,720 --> 00:40:03,999 If I can just get it running... 1495 00:40:04,000 --> 00:40:05,039 If I can just get it running... 1496 00:40:05,120 --> 00:40:05,999 This fuel arm back on... Should be an hour's work, if it's not leaking. 1497 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,999 This fuel arm back on... Should be an hour's work, if it's not leaking. 1498 00:40:08,000 --> 00:40:09,879 This fuel arm back on... Should be an hour's work, if it's not leaking. 1499 00:40:09,960 --> 00:40:09,999 Yep. 10 minutes, if it's leaking. 1500 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,959 Yep. 10 minutes, if it's leaking. 1501 00:40:12,040 --> 00:40:13,999 (MOTOR STARTING) 1502 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:14,039 (MOTOR STARTING) 1503 00:40:15,080 --> 00:40:15,999 With the generator still leaking, 1504 00:40:16,000 --> 00:40:17,159 With the generator still leaking, 1505 00:40:17,240 --> 00:40:17,999 Adam and Cassidy are now racing to dig out the opal 1506 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,999 Adam and Cassidy are now racing to dig out the opal 1507 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:20,599 Adam and Cassidy are now racing to dig out the opal 1508 00:40:20,680 --> 00:40:21,999 before the fuel runs out. 1509 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:22,679 before the fuel runs out. 1510 00:40:26,400 --> 00:40:27,999 This just happens all the time. Oh, my God! 1511 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:29,999 This just happens all the time. Oh, my God! 1512 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,399 This just happens all the time. Oh, my God! 1513 00:40:34,880 --> 00:40:35,999 I want this fire opal. I'm gonna earn it. I'm really gonna earn it today. 1514 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,999 I want this fire opal. I'm gonna earn it. I'm really gonna earn it today. 1515 00:40:38,000 --> 00:40:38,279 I want this fire opal. I'm gonna earn it. I'm really gonna earn it today. 1516 00:40:41,160 --> 00:40:41,999 Oh, God! 1517 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,799 Oh, God! 1518 00:40:43,880 --> 00:40:43,999 (BLEEP) 1519 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:45,879 (BLEEP) 1520 00:40:51,640 --> 00:40:51,999 Get Mum. We need to start clearing these bits of rock out, so I can get underneath this, 1521 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,999 Get Mum. We need to start clearing these bits of rock out, so I can get underneath this, 1522 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,759 Get Mum. We need to start clearing these bits of rock out, so I can get underneath this, 1523 00:40:55,840 --> 00:40:55,999 or else we're gonna run out of fuel and then we can't dig. 1524 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,999 or else we're gonna run out of fuel and then we can't dig. 1525 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:58,599 or else we're gonna run out of fuel and then we can't dig. 1526 00:40:58,680 --> 00:40:59,999 Vikki, we're gonna need your help. 1527 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,679 Vikki, we're gonna need your help. 1528 00:41:02,800 --> 00:41:03,999 Dad! Come over here! Quick! Quick! Quick! 1529 00:41:04,000 --> 00:41:05,999 Dad! Come over here! Quick! Quick! Quick! 1530 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,599 Dad! Come over here! Quick! Quick! Quick! 1531 00:41:06,680 --> 00:41:07,999 There's no way of making this part easier. 1532 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:09,359 There's no way of making this part easier. 1533 00:41:09,440 --> 00:41:09,999 You have to get in there with blood, sweat and tears, moving sand, moving rocks. 1534 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:11,999 You have to get in there with blood, sweat and tears, moving sand, moving rocks. 1535 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,559 You have to get in there with blood, sweat and tears, moving sand, moving rocks. 1536 00:41:13,640 --> 00:41:13,999 Adam went at it at all different angles. We just got straight to the heart of it. 1537 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,999 Adam went at it at all different angles. We just got straight to the heart of it. 1538 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,439 Adam went at it at all different angles. We just got straight to the heart of it. 1539 00:41:17,520 --> 00:41:17,999 Yeah, there you go. That's it. 1540 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,639 Yeah, there you go. That's it. 1541 00:41:21,680 --> 00:41:21,999 You're getting there. I can feel this moving more. It's loosening up. 1542 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:23,999 You're getting there. I can feel this moving more. It's loosening up. 1543 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,319 You're getting there. I can feel this moving more. It's loosening up. 1544 00:41:27,480 --> 00:41:27,999 Well, that just might be the money maker. 1545 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:29,999 Well, that just might be the money maker. 1546 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,759 Well, that just might be the money maker. 1547 00:41:30,840 --> 00:41:31,999 There it is. Yeah, here it comes. 1548 00:41:32,000 --> 00:41:33,999 There it is. Yeah, here it comes. 1549 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:34,079 There it is. Yeah, here it comes. 1550 00:41:35,240 --> 00:41:35,999 (LAUGHING) 1551 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,599 (LAUGHING) 1552 00:41:41,120 --> 00:41:41,999 And that looks red to me. 1553 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,399 And that looks red to me. 1554 00:41:43,480 --> 00:41:43,999 They've hit a motherload of red opal. 1555 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:45,999 They've hit a motherload of red opal. 1556 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:46,679 They've hit a motherload of red opal. 1557 00:41:46,760 --> 00:41:47,999 This is awesome. What? What? (ALL LAUGHING) 1558 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,999 This is awesome. What? What? (ALL LAUGHING) 1559 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:50,319 This is awesome. What? What? (ALL LAUGHING) 1560 00:41:50,400 --> 00:41:51,999 Cass, give me a high five. 1561 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:52,399 Cass, give me a high five. 1562 00:41:54,640 --> 00:41:55,999 That's pretty dark. Woohoo! 1563 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:56,679 That's pretty dark. Woohoo! 1564 00:41:58,560 --> 00:41:59,999 When I saw that red come out, and in those big, thick pieces, 1565 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,439 When I saw that red come out, and in those big, thick pieces, 1566 00:42:01,520 --> 00:42:01,999 this is what we came out for. 1567 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:03,519 this is what we came out for. 1568 00:42:04,840 --> 00:42:05,999 This is the money. This is our money ticket. 1569 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,439 This is the money. This is our money ticket. 1570 00:42:07,520 --> 00:42:07,999 Red Fire Opal is worth up to $1,500 for just a fifth of a gram. 1571 00:42:08,000 --> 00:42:09,999 Red Fire Opal is worth up to $1,500 for just a fifth of a gram. 1572 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,999 Red Fire Opal is worth up to $1,500 for just a fifth of a gram. 1573 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,799 Red Fire Opal is worth up to $1,500 for just a fifth of a gram. 1574 00:42:12,880 --> 00:42:13,999 It's just a beautiful, beautiful stone. 1575 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:15,559 It's just a beautiful, beautiful stone. 1576 00:42:15,640 --> 00:42:15,999 You cannot but fall in love with it. 1577 00:42:16,000 --> 00:42:17,919 You cannot but fall in love with it. 1578 00:42:21,080 --> 00:42:21,999 Fire opal is judged on colour, clarity and lustre. 1579 00:42:22,000 --> 00:42:23,999 Fire opal is judged on colour, clarity and lustre. 1580 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,199 Fire opal is judged on colour, clarity and lustre. 1581 00:42:26,240 --> 00:42:27,999 A stone with a top quality in each is known as a AAA, 1582 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,999 A stone with a top quality in each is known as a AAA, 1583 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:30,319 A stone with a top quality in each is known as a AAA, 1584 00:42:30,400 --> 00:42:31,999 and can fetch $7,500 a gram. 1585 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,999 and can fetch $7,500 a gram. 1586 00:42:34,000 --> 00:42:34,359 and can fetch $7,500 a gram. 1587 00:42:35,760 --> 00:42:35,999 With over two kilograms in the bag, it's time to tally up the takings. 1588 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,999 With over two kilograms in the bag, it's time to tally up the takings. 1589 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:39,999 With over two kilograms in the bag, it's time to tally up the takings. 1590 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:41,079 With over two kilograms in the bag, it's time to tally up the takings. 1591 00:42:41,160 --> 00:42:41,999 God, it's like being in a candy store, isn't it? 1592 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,399 God, it's like being in a candy store, isn't it? 1593 00:42:43,480 --> 00:42:43,999 Oh, that's so heavy. Feel that. 1594 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:45,999 Oh, that's so heavy. Feel that. 1595 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:46,439 Oh, that's so heavy. Feel that. 1596 00:42:46,520 --> 00:42:47,999 That is really weighty, isn't it? Isn't it? 1597 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,919 That is really weighty, isn't it? Isn't it? 1598 00:42:51,400 --> 00:42:51,999 Whoa! It's like flashes of light. That's almost ruby red. 1599 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,999 Whoa! It's like flashes of light. That's almost ruby red. 1600 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:54,319 Whoa! It's like flashes of light. That's almost ruby red. 1601 00:42:55,520 --> 00:42:55,999 You won't have trouble selling it. 1602 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:57,519 You won't have trouble selling it. 1603 00:42:57,600 --> 00:42:57,999 If it produces AAA. That lustre's AAA. 1604 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,999 If it produces AAA. That lustre's AAA. 1605 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,959 If it produces AAA. That lustre's AAA. 1606 00:43:01,040 --> 00:43:01,999 I'll sign it in blood. 1607 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:03,039 I'll sign it in blood. 1608 00:43:04,280 --> 00:43:05,999 Adam, what do you reckon? 1609 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,279 Adam, what do you reckon? 1610 00:43:06,360 --> 00:43:07,999 I'm gonna go with... 1611 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:08,359 I'm gonna go with... 1612 00:43:09,560 --> 00:43:09,999 Well... Yeah. 1613 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,839 Well... Yeah. 1614 00:43:11,920 --> 00:43:11,999 Hm. If you reckon it's AAA... 1615 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,999 Hm. If you reckon it's AAA... 1616 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:15,399 Hm. If you reckon it's AAA... 1617 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:21,999 I'd safely say, we'd get about... 1618 00:43:25,720 --> 00:43:25,999 $100,000. (LAUGHING) 1619 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:27,719 $100,000. (LAUGHING) 1620 00:43:27,800 --> 00:43:27,999 (ALL LAUGHING) 1621 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:29,999 (ALL LAUGHING) 1622 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:30,439 (ALL LAUGHING) 1623 00:43:30,520 --> 00:43:31,999 Oh, it's cute. I'll do it. (ALL LAUGHING) 1624 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:33,679 Oh, it's cute. I'll do it. (ALL LAUGHING) 1625 00:43:33,760 --> 00:43:33,999 Yo, Adam. 1626 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,759 Yo, Adam. 1627 00:43:36,840 --> 00:43:37,999 This $100,000 haul will bring their total so far to $130,000, 1628 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:39,999 This $100,000 haul will bring their total so far to $130,000, 1629 00:43:40,000 --> 00:43:41,999 This $100,000 haul will bring their total so far to $130,000, 1630 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:43,839 This $100,000 haul will bring their total so far to $130,000, 1631 00:43:43,920 --> 00:43:43,999 smashing their $120,000 target. 1632 00:43:44,000 --> 00:43:45,999 smashing their $120,000 target. 1633 00:43:46,000 --> 00:43:47,199 smashing their $120,000 target. 1634 00:43:48,440 --> 00:43:49,999 It's a monster season for The Fire Crew. 1635 00:43:50,000 --> 00:43:51,639 It's a monster season for The Fire Crew. 1636 00:43:51,720 --> 00:43:51,999 It was tough today. Got some money. Done it. Got it. 1637 00:43:52,000 --> 00:43:53,999 It was tough today. Got some money. Done it. Got it. 1638 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:55,759 It was tough today. Got some money. Done it. Got it. 1639 00:43:57,320 --> 00:43:57,999 I'm blown away. I can't believe we came out here to find red, 1640 00:43:58,000 --> 00:43:59,999 I'm blown away. I can't believe we came out here to find red, 1641 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:00,119 I'm blown away. I can't believe we came out here to find red, 1642 00:44:00,200 --> 00:44:01,999 and we found it. 1643 00:44:03,360 --> 00:44:03,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1644 00:44:04,000 --> 00:44:05,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1645 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:07,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1646 00:44:08,305 --> 00:45:08,431