"Outback Opal Hunters" Make Or Break

1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:01,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters, Rookie Justin... 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:03,999 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters, Rookie Justin... 3 00:00:04,000 --> 00:00:04,919 NARRATOR: On Outback Opal Hunters, Rookie Justin... 4 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:05,999 How you going, Jamie? 5 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,439 How you going, Jamie? 6 00:00:06,520 --> 00:00:07,959 ..must haggle with a veteran... 7 00:00:08,040 --> 00:00:09,999 Oh, yeah, you've got a bit of stuff. 8 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:10,039 Oh, yeah, you've got a bit of stuff. 9 00:00:10,120 --> 00:00:11,999 ..who got the better of him first time around. 10 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,399 ..who got the better of him first time around. 11 00:00:12,480 --> 00:00:13,999 He's asking way too much. 12 00:00:14,080 --> 00:00:15,879 The Boulder Boys... 13 00:00:15,960 --> 00:00:15,999 Money going out, better hope we get some opal. 14 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:17,999 Money going out, better hope we get some opal. 15 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,519 Money going out, better hope we get some opal. 16 00:00:18,600 --> 00:00:19,999 ..race to save their claim from a monsoon flood. 17 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:21,999 ..race to save their claim from a monsoon flood. 18 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:22,119 ..race to save their claim from a monsoon flood. 19 00:00:24,040 --> 00:00:25,999 Yeah. 20 00:00:26,000 --> 00:00:26,039 Yeah. 21 00:00:26,120 --> 00:00:27,999 And on their last dig of the season... 22 00:00:28,000 --> 00:00:28,119 And on their last dig of the season... 23 00:00:30,400 --> 00:00:31,999 ..the Cooke brothers finally hit pay dirt. 24 00:00:32,000 --> 00:00:33,839 ..the Cooke brothers finally hit pay dirt. 25 00:00:33,920 --> 00:00:33,999 Oh. Look at the colour in that. 26 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:35,999 Oh. Look at the colour in that. 27 00:00:36,080 --> 00:00:37,999 That's what we're after, innit? Yeah. 28 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:38,079 That's what we're after, innit? Yeah. 29 00:00:38,160 --> 00:00:39,999 (THEME SONG PLAYING) 30 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:40,159 (THEME SONG PLAYING) 31 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:48,074 Do you want subtitles for any video? -=[ ai.OpenSubtitles.com ]=- 32 00:01:09,320 --> 00:01:09,999 NARRATOR: Coober Pedy, South Australia, 33 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:11,719 NARRATOR: Coober Pedy, South Australia, 34 00:01:12,840 --> 00:01:13,999 a fiery furnace of rock and sand, 35 00:01:14,000 --> 00:01:15,719 a fiery furnace of rock and sand, 36 00:01:15,800 --> 00:01:15,999 over 300km inland. 37 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:17,999 over 300km inland. 38 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:18,759 over 300km inland. 39 00:01:18,840 --> 00:01:19,999 Hitting 47 degrees, summer temperatures are so high, 40 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:21,999 Hitting 47 degrees, summer temperatures are so high, 41 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:22,919 Hitting 47 degrees, summer temperatures are so high, 42 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:23,999 many choose to live underground. 43 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,559 many choose to live underground. 44 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:27,999 But with opal finds of roughly $15 million a year, 45 00:01:28,000 --> 00:01:29,999 But with opal finds of roughly $15 million a year, 46 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,399 But with opal finds of roughly $15 million a year, 47 00:01:31,480 --> 00:01:31,999 it's the biggest opal producing region in the world. 48 00:01:32,000 --> 00:01:33,999 it's the biggest opal producing region in the world. 49 00:01:34,000 --> 00:01:35,559 it's the biggest opal producing region in the world. 50 00:01:35,640 --> 00:01:35,999 Famous for white and crystal opal, 51 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,999 Famous for white and crystal opal, 52 00:01:38,000 --> 00:01:38,439 Famous for white and crystal opal, 53 00:01:38,520 --> 00:01:39,999 worth up to $7,500 a gram, 54 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:41,559 worth up to $7,500 a gram, 55 00:01:43,480 --> 00:01:43,999 32km north of town, at Vino Minefield. 56 00:01:44,000 --> 00:01:45,999 32km north of town, at Vino Minefield. 57 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:47,159 32km north of town, at Vino Minefield. 58 00:01:47,240 --> 00:01:47,999 This is really important for me, this last week. 59 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,759 This is really important for me, this last week. 60 00:01:49,840 --> 00:01:49,999 Just to give it one last crack, 61 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:51,999 Just to give it one last crack, 62 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:52,039 Just to give it one last crack, 63 00:01:52,120 --> 00:01:53,999 before the summer sets in, and that's it. 64 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,879 before the summer sets in, and that's it. 65 00:01:54,960 --> 00:01:55,999 Rookies Justin Lang and fiancee Becky MacAllan 66 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:57,999 Rookies Justin Lang and fiancee Becky MacAllan 67 00:01:58,000 --> 00:01:58,479 Rookies Justin Lang and fiancee Becky MacAllan 68 00:01:58,560 --> 00:01:59,999 have had a disastrous first season together, 69 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,039 have had a disastrous first season together, 70 00:02:01,120 --> 00:02:01,999 finding barely any opal. 71 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:03,239 finding barely any opal. 72 00:02:04,680 --> 00:02:05,999 Facing expensive breakdowns... 73 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,679 Facing expensive breakdowns... 74 00:02:06,760 --> 00:02:07,999 Oh, mate, I wanna cry. 75 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:09,119 Oh, mate, I wanna cry. 76 00:02:09,200 --> 00:02:09,999 ..and grave dangers. 77 00:02:10,000 --> 00:02:10,599 ..and grave dangers. 78 00:02:10,680 --> 00:02:11,999 It's not worth it, Justin. 79 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,479 It's not worth it, Justin. 80 00:02:12,560 --> 00:02:13,999 Their relationship has been tested hard. 81 00:02:14,000 --> 00:02:15,039 Their relationship has been tested hard. 82 00:02:15,120 --> 00:02:15,999 Please relax. You're making me nervous by going off your chops. 83 00:02:16,000 --> 00:02:17,999 Please relax. You're making me nervous by going off your chops. 84 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,319 Please relax. You're making me nervous by going off your chops. 85 00:02:19,400 --> 00:02:19,999 Doing my head in, this place. 86 00:02:20,000 --> 00:02:21,719 Doing my head in, this place. 87 00:02:22,880 --> 00:02:23,999 Becky has returned to Adelaide, over 700km away. 88 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,999 Becky has returned to Adelaide, over 700km away. 89 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:27,839 Becky has returned to Adelaide, over 700km away. 90 00:02:27,920 --> 00:02:27,999 Justin's workload has just doubled. 91 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:29,999 Justin's workload has just doubled. 92 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:30,679 Justin's workload has just doubled. 93 00:02:30,760 --> 00:02:31,999 Gotta prove to myself. I need to prove to Becky that I can find opal. 94 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:33,999 Gotta prove to myself. I need to prove to Becky that I can find opal. 95 00:02:34,000 --> 00:02:35,279 Gotta prove to myself. I need to prove to Becky that I can find opal. 96 00:02:35,360 --> 00:02:35,999 But within half an hour you can fill this bucket up, 97 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,999 But within half an hour you can fill this bucket up, 98 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:38,479 But within half an hour you can fill this bucket up, 99 00:02:38,560 --> 00:02:39,999 and you can have a million dollars. That's the beauty of this mining. 100 00:02:40,000 --> 00:02:41,799 and you can have a million dollars. That's the beauty of this mining. 101 00:02:43,840 --> 00:02:43,999 I've seen some warning signs pop up on this machine. 102 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:45,999 I've seen some warning signs pop up on this machine. 103 00:02:46,000 --> 00:02:47,039 I've seen some warning signs pop up on this machine. 104 00:02:47,120 --> 00:02:47,999 All I can do is hope like hell that the machine keeps going. 105 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,999 All I can do is hope like hell that the machine keeps going. 106 00:02:50,000 --> 00:02:50,279 All I can do is hope like hell that the machine keeps going. 107 00:02:56,840 --> 00:02:57,999 When I scratch the face, 108 00:02:58,000 --> 00:02:58,839 When I scratch the face, 109 00:02:58,920 --> 00:02:59,999 I drop it down like that and then bring it just back 110 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,399 I drop it down like that and then bring it just back 111 00:03:01,480 --> 00:03:01,999 so then if I do see a heap of really good-quality opal in the wall, 112 00:03:02,000 --> 00:03:03,999 so then if I do see a heap of really good-quality opal in the wall, 113 00:03:04,000 --> 00:03:04,639 so then if I do see a heap of really good-quality opal in the wall, 114 00:03:04,720 --> 00:03:05,999 then I know that the opal is only gonna be in that pile 115 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,319 then I know that the opal is only gonna be in that pile 116 00:03:07,400 --> 00:03:07,999 at the base of where it came out. 117 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:09,399 at the base of where it came out. 118 00:03:09,480 --> 00:03:09,999 What is that? 119 00:03:10,000 --> 00:03:11,479 What is that? 120 00:03:17,080 --> 00:03:17,999 (SNIFFING) 121 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,399 (SNIFFING) 122 00:03:19,480 --> 00:03:19,999 Smells like oil burning or something. 123 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:21,479 Smells like oil burning or something. 124 00:03:22,480 --> 00:03:23,999 It's a, sort of, real eggy sort of smell. 125 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,319 It's a, sort of, real eggy sort of smell. 126 00:03:25,400 --> 00:03:25,999 The other weird thing is, I can hear this sort of hissing down here. 127 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:27,999 The other weird thing is, I can hear this sort of hissing down here. 128 00:03:28,000 --> 00:03:28,759 The other weird thing is, I can hear this sort of hissing down here. 129 00:03:29,960 --> 00:03:29,999 This is where the battery is. 130 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:31,959 This is where the battery is. 131 00:03:33,720 --> 00:03:33,999 Whoa. Whoa. What the hell's that? 132 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:35,999 Whoa. Whoa. What the hell's that? 133 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:36,959 Whoa. Whoa. What the hell's that? 134 00:03:38,040 --> 00:03:39,999 Something's wrong with the batteries, I think. 135 00:03:40,000 --> 00:03:40,359 Something's wrong with the batteries, I think. 136 00:03:41,360 --> 00:03:41,999 Whoa. 137 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,359 Whoa. 138 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:47,999 I can't win at the moment. (GROANS) 139 00:03:48,080 --> 00:03:49,999 NARRATOR: Justin must call the nearest mechanic 32km away. 140 00:03:50,000 --> 00:03:51,999 NARRATOR: Justin must call the nearest mechanic 32km away. 141 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:52,199 NARRATOR: Justin must call the nearest mechanic 32km away. 142 00:03:52,280 --> 00:03:53,999 (SIGHS) Man, this sucks. There's always something. 143 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,679 (SIGHS) Man, this sucks. There's always something. 144 00:03:54,760 --> 00:03:55,999 Every day there's something. (MOBILE RINGING) 145 00:03:56,000 --> 00:03:57,119 Every day there's something. (MOBILE RINGING) 146 00:03:57,200 --> 00:03:57,999 MAN: Justin. Hey, how you goin', Quentin, yeah. 147 00:03:58,000 --> 00:03:59,799 MAN: Justin. Hey, how you goin', Quentin, yeah. 148 00:03:59,880 --> 00:03:59,999 Do you know much about batteries in the excavator? 149 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,999 Do you know much about batteries in the excavator? 150 00:04:02,000 --> 00:04:02,239 Do you know much about batteries in the excavator? 151 00:04:02,320 --> 00:04:03,999 I was noticing this, sort of, eggy sort of smell for a while. 152 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:05,279 I was noticing this, sort of, eggy sort of smell for a while. 153 00:04:05,360 --> 00:04:05,999 (QUENTIN SPEAKING) 154 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,359 (QUENTIN SPEAKING) 155 00:04:14,040 --> 00:04:15,999 Oh, jeez. Bloody hell. 156 00:04:16,000 --> 00:04:16,039 Oh, jeez. Bloody hell. 157 00:04:22,880 --> 00:04:23,999 (BLEEP) 158 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:24,879 (BLEEP) 159 00:04:24,960 --> 00:04:25,999 Without the excavator, rookie Justin's mining season will be over. 160 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:27,999 Without the excavator, rookie Justin's mining season will be over. 161 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:29,919 Without the excavator, rookie Justin's mining season will be over. 162 00:04:33,520 --> 00:04:33,999 1,000km north east, 163 00:04:34,000 --> 00:04:35,839 1,000km north east, 164 00:04:35,920 --> 00:04:35,999 central Queensland is a blistering dry landscape, 165 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,999 central Queensland is a blistering dry landscape, 166 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:39,639 central Queensland is a blistering dry landscape, 167 00:04:39,720 --> 00:04:39,999 with temperatures hitting 46 degrees. 168 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:41,999 with temperatures hitting 46 degrees. 169 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:42,119 with temperatures hitting 46 degrees. 170 00:04:42,200 --> 00:04:43,999 (THUNDER CRASHING) 171 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:44,199 (THUNDER CRASHING) 172 00:04:44,280 --> 00:04:45,999 But every December, for three months, 173 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:46,279 But every December, for three months, 174 00:04:46,360 --> 00:04:47,999 the monsoon rains arrive. 175 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,399 the monsoon rains arrive. 176 00:04:48,480 --> 00:04:49,999 In a single day, 10cm of rain can fall, 177 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:51,999 In a single day, 10cm of rain can fall, 178 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:52,399 In a single day, 10cm of rain can fall, 179 00:04:52,480 --> 00:04:53,999 and with it comes the end of the mining season. 180 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,919 and with it comes the end of the mining season. 181 00:04:58,560 --> 00:04:59,999 Dragonfly claim, Opalton. 182 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:00,559 Dragonfly claim, Opalton. 183 00:05:02,240 --> 00:05:03,999 Boulder Boys Aaron Grotjahn and Greg Geran... 184 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:05,199 Boulder Boys Aaron Grotjahn and Greg Geran... 185 00:05:05,280 --> 00:05:05,999 Here's the level. That's it there, yeah. 186 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,279 Here's the level. That's it there, yeah. 187 00:05:07,360 --> 00:05:07,999 ..have just a few weeks left to hit their target. 188 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,999 ..have just a few weeks left to hit their target. 189 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:10,239 ..have just a few weeks left to hit their target. 190 00:05:10,320 --> 00:05:11,999 For Aaron, it's especially important. 191 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,759 For Aaron, it's especially important. 192 00:05:12,840 --> 00:05:13,999 He needs enough money to buy the lease on the claim from his family. 193 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:15,999 He needs enough money to buy the lease on the claim from his family. 194 00:05:16,000 --> 00:05:17,199 He needs enough money to buy the lease on the claim from his family. 195 00:05:17,280 --> 00:05:17,999 If they fail, he will lose everything. 196 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,999 If they fail, he will lose everything. 197 00:05:20,000 --> 00:05:20,199 If they fail, he will lose everything. 198 00:05:20,280 --> 00:05:21,999 AARON: Well, I've invested everything I've got into this job, 199 00:05:22,000 --> 00:05:23,159 AARON: Well, I've invested everything I've got into this job, 200 00:05:23,240 --> 00:05:23,999 if we don't find any opal, I'm gonna have to do something else. 201 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,999 if we don't find any opal, I'm gonna have to do something else. 202 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:26,719 if we don't find any opal, I'm gonna have to do something else. 203 00:05:26,800 --> 00:05:27,999 Sell some machinery or sell something. 204 00:05:28,000 --> 00:05:28,799 Sell some machinery or sell something. 205 00:05:28,880 --> 00:05:29,999 Get a job, go back to the coal mines or something. 206 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,359 Get a job, go back to the coal mines or something. 207 00:05:32,640 --> 00:05:33,999 Aaron and Greg are targeting a dangerous area 208 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:35,479 Aaron and Greg are targeting a dangerous area 209 00:05:35,560 --> 00:05:35,999 of their claim called The Wall. 210 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,999 of their claim called The Wall. 211 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:38,039 of their claim called The Wall. 212 00:05:38,120 --> 00:05:39,999 They're hunting a seam of opal 16m below ground level, 213 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:41,999 They're hunting a seam of opal 16m below ground level, 214 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,639 They're hunting a seam of opal 16m below ground level, 215 00:05:42,720 --> 00:05:43,999 that's given them their biggest find to date. 216 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:45,239 that's given them their biggest find to date. 217 00:05:45,320 --> 00:05:45,999 Have a look at that. Oh, what! Whoa. (LAUGHING) 218 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:47,999 Have a look at that. Oh, what! Whoa. (LAUGHING) 219 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,799 Have a look at that. Oh, what! Whoa. (LAUGHING) 220 00:05:49,880 --> 00:05:49,999 That's what this is all about. Look at this. 221 00:05:50,000 --> 00:05:51,959 That's what this is all about. Look at this. 222 00:05:52,040 --> 00:05:53,999 Now that is opal, mate. 223 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,039 Now that is opal, mate. 224 00:05:54,120 --> 00:05:55,999 Boulder opal worth up to $20,000 a gram. 225 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:57,759 Boulder opal worth up to $20,000 a gram. 226 00:05:57,840 --> 00:05:57,999 This single find was worth $80,000. 227 00:05:58,000 --> 00:05:59,999 This single find was worth $80,000. 228 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,399 This single find was worth $80,000. 229 00:06:01,480 --> 00:06:01,999 Eh, that's what it's all about, Greg. 230 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:03,479 Eh, that's what it's all about, Greg. 231 00:06:03,560 --> 00:06:03,999 Yeah, that's right, eh? Pinfire. 232 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:05,559 Yeah, that's right, eh? Pinfire. 233 00:06:05,640 --> 00:06:05,999 You beauty! 234 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,839 You beauty! 235 00:06:07,920 --> 00:06:07,999 NARRATOR: But while big money's been coming in, 236 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,999 NARRATOR: But while big money's been coming in, 237 00:06:10,000 --> 00:06:10,479 NARRATOR: But while big money's been coming in, 238 00:06:10,560 --> 00:06:11,999 it's also been going out. 239 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,919 it's also been going out. 240 00:06:14,360 --> 00:06:15,999 GREG: We've been working very hard to put this pit down 241 00:06:16,000 --> 00:06:17,319 GREG: We've been working very hard to put this pit down 242 00:06:17,400 --> 00:06:17,999 and a lot of fuel and time. 243 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,999 and a lot of fuel and time. 244 00:06:20,000 --> 00:06:20,119 and a lot of fuel and time. 245 00:06:20,200 --> 00:06:21,999 Machine hours, big effort to get there. 246 00:06:22,000 --> 00:06:23,559 Machine hours, big effort to get there. 247 00:06:26,840 --> 00:06:27,999 In the last three weeks, 248 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:28,839 In the last three weeks, 249 00:06:28,920 --> 00:06:29,999 we would've burnt 7,000 litres, if not more, of diesel. 250 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,799 we would've burnt 7,000 litres, if not more, of diesel. 251 00:06:31,880 --> 00:06:31,999 NARRATOR: At over a dollar a litre, that's $12,000. 252 00:06:32,000 --> 00:06:33,999 NARRATOR: At over a dollar a litre, that's $12,000. 253 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,999 NARRATOR: At over a dollar a litre, that's $12,000. 254 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,999 NARRATOR: At over a dollar a litre, that's $12,000. 255 00:06:37,080 --> 00:06:37,999 AARON: We decided to drill a big hole 256 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,919 AARON: We decided to drill a big hole 257 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:41,999 and as soon as we decided to do it, the diesel went up to $1.70. 258 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,199 and as soon as we decided to do it, the diesel went up to $1.70. 259 00:06:43,280 --> 00:06:43,999 76, isn't it? 260 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:45,279 76, isn't it? 261 00:06:45,360 --> 00:06:45,999 Money going out, better hope we get some opal. 262 00:06:46,000 --> 00:06:47,679 Money going out, better hope we get some opal. 263 00:06:47,760 --> 00:06:47,999 I'm just gonna take the dozer down the bottom, 264 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,999 I'm just gonna take the dozer down the bottom, 265 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:50,119 I'm just gonna take the dozer down the bottom, 266 00:06:50,200 --> 00:06:51,999 we need it a bit deeper. Clean that out 267 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:52,199 we need it a bit deeper. Clean that out 268 00:06:52,280 --> 00:06:53,999 probably another half an hour, we're on bloody level. 269 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,839 probably another half an hour, we're on bloody level. 270 00:06:58,440 --> 00:06:59,999 This claim was mined by Aaron's dad decades ago, 271 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,999 This claim was mined by Aaron's dad decades ago, 272 00:07:02,000 --> 00:07:02,039 This claim was mined by Aaron's dad decades ago, 273 00:07:02,120 --> 00:07:03,999 and is riddled with unexpected tunnels or drives, 274 00:07:04,000 --> 00:07:05,719 and is riddled with unexpected tunnels or drives, 275 00:07:05,800 --> 00:07:05,999 making it highly dangerous for the 40-tonne excavator, 276 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,999 making it highly dangerous for the 40-tonne excavator, 277 00:07:08,000 --> 00:07:09,799 making it highly dangerous for the 40-tonne excavator, 278 00:07:09,880 --> 00:07:09,999 and the 60-tonne bulldozer. 279 00:07:10,000 --> 00:07:11,999 and the 60-tonne bulldozer. 280 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,319 and the 60-tonne bulldozer. 281 00:07:16,120 --> 00:07:17,999 Aaron, Aaron. 282 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:18,119 Aaron, Aaron. 283 00:07:23,680 --> 00:07:23,999 (ENGINE REVVING) 284 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,679 (ENGINE REVVING) 285 00:07:26,680 --> 00:07:27,999 I think you've fallen through. 286 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:29,239 I think you've fallen through. 287 00:07:29,320 --> 00:07:29,999 You've fallen through into the drive. 288 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,799 You've fallen through into the drive. 289 00:07:35,720 --> 00:07:35,999 Caught in a collapsed tunnel, and unable to get traction, 290 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,999 Caught in a collapsed tunnel, and unable to get traction, 291 00:07:38,000 --> 00:07:39,039 Caught in a collapsed tunnel, and unable to get traction, 292 00:07:39,120 --> 00:07:39,999 the 60-tonne bulldozer... 293 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,119 the 60-tonne bulldozer... 294 00:07:41,200 --> 00:07:41,999 I'm down, mate. 295 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,839 I'm down, mate. 296 00:07:42,920 --> 00:07:43,999 ..is now stuck fast. 297 00:07:44,000 --> 00:07:45,079 ..is now stuck fast. 298 00:07:51,640 --> 00:07:51,999 Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, 299 00:07:52,000 --> 00:07:53,639 Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, 300 00:07:54,760 --> 00:07:55,999 500km from the coast, 301 00:07:56,000 --> 00:07:56,759 500km from the coast, 302 00:07:56,840 --> 00:07:57,999 it's home to the most expensive opal on the planet. 303 00:07:58,000 --> 00:07:59,999 it's home to the most expensive opal on the planet. 304 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,559 it's home to the most expensive opal on the planet. 305 00:08:02,000 --> 00:08:03,999 Black opal. 306 00:08:04,080 --> 00:08:05,999 Worth up to $35,000 for just a fifth of a gram. 307 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,999 Worth up to $35,000 for just a fifth of a gram. 308 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:08,359 Worth up to $35,000 for just a fifth of a gram. 309 00:08:10,920 --> 00:08:11,999 It's the last dig of the season for mechanical maestros 310 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,999 It's the last dig of the season for mechanical maestros 311 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:14,559 It's the last dig of the season for mechanical maestros 312 00:08:14,640 --> 00:08:15,999 Pete and Mick Cooke. 313 00:08:16,000 --> 00:08:16,919 Pete and Mick Cooke. 314 00:08:17,000 --> 00:08:17,999 Plagued by breakdowns... 315 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,879 Plagued by breakdowns... 316 00:08:18,960 --> 00:08:19,999 they're nowhere near their original target. 317 00:08:20,000 --> 00:08:21,199 they're nowhere near their original target. 318 00:08:21,280 --> 00:08:21,999 Freshly broken bolt, you can see it's just been broken. 319 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:23,879 Freshly broken bolt, you can see it's just been broken. 320 00:08:23,960 --> 00:08:23,999 Ah, (BLEEP). 321 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,999 Ah, (BLEEP). 322 00:08:26,080 --> 00:08:27,999 The water's stopped. Stopped? Bull-(BLEEP). 323 00:08:28,000 --> 00:08:28,839 The water's stopped. Stopped? Bull-(BLEEP). 324 00:08:28,920 --> 00:08:29,999 They're heading out to a new claim in a last ditch effort to survive. 325 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,999 They're heading out to a new claim in a last ditch effort to survive. 326 00:08:32,000 --> 00:08:33,519 They're heading out to a new claim in a last ditch effort to survive. 327 00:08:33,600 --> 00:08:33,999 We've got to start finding a bit of money. 328 00:08:34,000 --> 00:08:35,679 We've got to start finding a bit of money. 329 00:08:35,760 --> 00:08:35,999 We need some opal. Little bit more. 330 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,759 We need some opal. Little bit more. 331 00:08:37,840 --> 00:08:37,999 This season they've been trying out an apprentice for the first time. 332 00:08:38,000 --> 00:08:39,999 This season they've been trying out an apprentice for the first time. 333 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:41,999 This season they've been trying out an apprentice for the first time. 334 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,039 This season they've been trying out an apprentice for the first time. 335 00:08:42,120 --> 00:08:43,999 19-year-old Sam Westra. 336 00:08:44,000 --> 00:08:44,719 19-year-old Sam Westra. 337 00:08:44,800 --> 00:08:45,999 I'd worked in a supermarket. I'd started a couple of apprenticeships. 338 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:47,999 I'd worked in a supermarket. I'd started a couple of apprenticeships. 339 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,599 I'd worked in a supermarket. I'd started a couple of apprenticeships. 340 00:08:48,680 --> 00:08:49,999 I hadn't really found what I wanted to do. 341 00:08:50,000 --> 00:08:51,319 I hadn't really found what I wanted to do. 342 00:08:51,400 --> 00:08:51,999 I'd quit me job, 343 00:08:52,000 --> 00:08:53,399 I'd quit me job, 344 00:08:53,480 --> 00:08:53,999 I was ready to go to the Gold Coast and ready to go lie on a beach. 345 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,999 I was ready to go to the Gold Coast and ready to go lie on a beach. 346 00:08:56,000 --> 00:08:57,999 I was ready to go to the Gold Coast and ready to go lie on a beach. 347 00:08:58,000 --> 00:08:58,279 I was ready to go to the Gold Coast and ready to go lie on a beach. 348 00:08:58,360 --> 00:08:59,999 I knew Pete was up here, so I thought I'd drop in for a night. 349 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,839 I knew Pete was up here, so I thought I'd drop in for a night. 350 00:09:01,920 --> 00:09:01,999 He showed me opal mining and it's something I didn't know much about. 351 00:09:02,000 --> 00:09:03,999 He showed me opal mining and it's something I didn't know much about. 352 00:09:04,000 --> 00:09:05,999 He showed me opal mining and it's something I didn't know much about. 353 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,959 He showed me opal mining and it's something I didn't know much about. 354 00:09:07,040 --> 00:09:07,999 Yeah, I've been here six months now. (LAUGHS) 355 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:09,319 Yeah, I've been here six months now. (LAUGHS) 356 00:09:09,400 --> 00:09:09,999 You gotta keep an eye on the young blokes, he's pretty good 357 00:09:10,000 --> 00:09:11,999 You gotta keep an eye on the young blokes, he's pretty good 358 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,199 You gotta keep an eye on the young blokes, he's pretty good 359 00:09:12,280 --> 00:09:13,999 but you still gotta keep an eye on what they're up to. 360 00:09:14,000 --> 00:09:14,839 but you still gotta keep an eye on what they're up to. 361 00:09:14,920 --> 00:09:15,999 In case you're undoing something instead of doing it up. 362 00:09:16,000 --> 00:09:17,679 In case you're undoing something instead of doing it up. 363 00:09:17,760 --> 00:09:17,999 NARRATOR: To break even, the brothers have revised their target 364 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,999 NARRATOR: To break even, the brothers have revised their target 365 00:09:20,000 --> 00:09:21,599 NARRATOR: To break even, the brothers have revised their target 366 00:09:21,680 --> 00:09:21,999 down to the bare minimum. 367 00:09:22,000 --> 00:09:23,679 down to the bare minimum. 368 00:09:23,760 --> 00:09:23,999 If it's fair dinkum mining, it's a $1,000 a week. 369 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,999 If it's fair dinkum mining, it's a $1,000 a week. 370 00:09:26,000 --> 00:09:26,359 If it's fair dinkum mining, it's a $1,000 a week. 371 00:09:26,440 --> 00:09:27,999 Yeah. Without any trouble. 372 00:09:28,000 --> 00:09:28,439 Yeah. Without any trouble. 373 00:09:28,520 --> 00:09:29,999 So, mine for a year, 50 grand. 374 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,759 So, mine for a year, 50 grand. 375 00:09:31,840 --> 00:09:31,999 They're hoping digging this new 50x50m claim 376 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,999 They're hoping digging this new 50x50m claim 377 00:09:34,000 --> 00:09:35,919 They're hoping digging this new 50x50m claim 378 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,999 right on the edge of town can get them over the line. 379 00:09:38,000 --> 00:09:39,279 right on the edge of town can get them over the line. 380 00:09:40,920 --> 00:09:41,999 With opal mining, all it takes 381 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,039 With opal mining, all it takes 382 00:09:43,120 --> 00:09:43,999 is one truckload of dug dirt, to make a fortune. 383 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:45,999 is one truckload of dug dirt, to make a fortune. 384 00:09:46,000 --> 00:09:46,479 is one truckload of dug dirt, to make a fortune. 385 00:09:46,560 --> 00:09:47,999 Look at that. 386 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,559 Look at that. 387 00:09:48,640 --> 00:09:49,999 One truck can have a couple of hundred grand of opal in if it's the right dirt. 388 00:09:50,000 --> 00:09:51,999 One truck can have a couple of hundred grand of opal in if it's the right dirt. 389 00:09:52,000 --> 00:09:52,359 One truck can have a couple of hundred grand of opal in if it's the right dirt. 390 00:09:52,440 --> 00:09:53,999 NARRATOR: In a process taking up to 110 million years, 391 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,999 NARRATOR: In a process taking up to 110 million years, 392 00:09:56,000 --> 00:09:56,519 NARRATOR: In a process taking up to 110 million years, 393 00:09:56,600 --> 00:09:57,999 opal is created when water carries silica 394 00:09:58,000 --> 00:09:59,439 opal is created when water carries silica 395 00:09:59,520 --> 00:09:59,999 from the surrounding earth into cracks and faults underground, 396 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,999 from the surrounding earth into cracks and faults underground, 397 00:10:02,000 --> 00:10:02,759 from the surrounding earth into cracks and faults underground, 398 00:10:02,840 --> 00:10:03,999 gradually hardening to form the precious gem. 399 00:10:04,000 --> 00:10:05,999 gradually hardening to form the precious gem. 400 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,479 gradually hardening to form the precious gem. 401 00:10:08,760 --> 00:10:09,999 This time the brothers aim to get to the bottom of an old lead. 402 00:10:10,000 --> 00:10:11,999 This time the brothers aim to get to the bottom of an old lead. 403 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,119 This time the brothers aim to get to the bottom of an old lead. 404 00:10:13,200 --> 00:10:13,999 MICK: There is a story of the neighbours 405 00:10:14,000 --> 00:10:15,199 MICK: There is a story of the neighbours 406 00:10:15,280 --> 00:10:15,999 put down a three-foot hole for a toilet. 407 00:10:16,000 --> 00:10:17,999 put down a three-foot hole for a toilet. 408 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,559 put down a three-foot hole for a toilet. 409 00:10:18,640 --> 00:10:19,999 And after they've been using it for a month or two, 410 00:10:20,000 --> 00:10:21,439 And after they've been using it for a month or two, 411 00:10:21,520 --> 00:10:21,999 they looked at the drill dirt and found some blue on black knobbies, 412 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:23,999 they looked at the drill dirt and found some blue on black knobbies, 413 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:24,719 they looked at the drill dirt and found some blue on black knobbies, 414 00:10:24,800 --> 00:10:25,999 but it's too late to go mining in that hole. 415 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:27,799 but it's too late to go mining in that hole. 416 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:27,999 So we've decided to drill these holes virtually in a straight line, 417 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:29,999 So we've decided to drill these holes virtually in a straight line, 418 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,999 So we've decided to drill these holes virtually in a straight line, 419 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:32,159 So we've decided to drill these holes virtually in a straight line, 420 00:10:32,240 --> 00:10:33,999 through the toilet hole. 421 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:34,239 through the toilet hole. 422 00:10:34,320 --> 00:10:35,999 We're hoping the fault runs straight through there. 423 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,999 We're hoping the fault runs straight through there. 424 00:10:37,080 --> 00:10:37,999 No-one ever said opal runs in straight lines, but it might. 425 00:10:38,000 --> 00:10:39,999 No-one ever said opal runs in straight lines, but it might. 426 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,999 No-one ever said opal runs in straight lines, but it might. 427 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,159 No-one ever said opal runs in straight lines, but it might. 428 00:10:44,040 --> 00:10:45,999 NARRATOR: With his super drill Megatron stuck in the workshop, 429 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:47,559 NARRATOR: With his super drill Megatron stuck in the workshop, 430 00:10:47,640 --> 00:10:47,999 Mick will drill test holes in line with the old toilet, 431 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,999 Mick will drill test holes in line with the old toilet, 432 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:51,279 Mick will drill test holes in line with the old toilet, 433 00:10:51,360 --> 00:10:51,999 using their decades-old investigator drill. 434 00:10:52,000 --> 00:10:53,999 using their decades-old investigator drill. 435 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,719 using their decades-old investigator drill. 436 00:10:54,800 --> 00:10:55,999 MICK: She's a bloody 1943... '43 or '44 Deutz engine. 437 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:57,999 MICK: She's a bloody 1943... '43 or '44 Deutz engine. 438 00:10:58,000 --> 00:10:59,719 MICK: She's a bloody 1943... '43 or '44 Deutz engine. 439 00:11:01,240 --> 00:11:01,999 It's older than me dad. (LAUGHS) 440 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:03,239 It's older than me dad. (LAUGHS) 441 00:11:04,240 --> 00:11:05,999 NARRATOR: To explore the test holes thoroughly, maverick inventor Pete, 442 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,999 NARRATOR: To explore the test holes thoroughly, maverick inventor Pete, 443 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:08,039 NARRATOR: To explore the test holes thoroughly, maverick inventor Pete, 444 00:11:08,120 --> 00:11:09,999 has come up with a new prototype. 445 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:10,119 has come up with a new prototype. 446 00:11:12,040 --> 00:11:13,999 PETE: It's a down-hole rotational reamer. 447 00:11:14,000 --> 00:11:15,399 PETE: It's a down-hole rotational reamer. 448 00:11:15,480 --> 00:11:15,999 I just call it the cookie-cutter, that's my nickname for it. 449 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:17,999 I just call it the cookie-cutter, that's my nickname for it. 450 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,679 I just call it the cookie-cutter, that's my nickname for it. 451 00:11:19,880 --> 00:11:19,999 The cookie-cutter will be lowered down the exploration holes, 452 00:11:20,000 --> 00:11:21,999 The cookie-cutter will be lowered down the exploration holes, 453 00:11:22,000 --> 00:11:22,799 The cookie-cutter will be lowered down the exploration holes, 454 00:11:22,880 --> 00:11:23,999 to the opal level. 455 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,879 to the opal level. 456 00:11:24,960 --> 00:11:25,999 An expanding drill arm widens or bells out the hole, 457 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:27,999 An expanding drill arm widens or bells out the hole, 458 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:28,719 An expanding drill arm widens or bells out the hole, 459 00:11:28,800 --> 00:11:29,999 dropping the dirt into a pipe-like bucket, 460 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,439 dropping the dirt into a pipe-like bucket, 461 00:11:31,520 --> 00:11:31,999 so it can be pulled to the surface and checked for opal. 462 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:33,999 so it can be pulled to the surface and checked for opal. 463 00:11:34,000 --> 00:11:34,959 so it can be pulled to the surface and checked for opal. 464 00:11:35,040 --> 00:11:35,999 No-one's built a machine like this before, 465 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,039 No-one's built a machine like this before, 466 00:11:37,120 --> 00:11:37,999 it doesn't owe anything to anyone, it's all my own idea. 467 00:11:38,000 --> 00:11:39,999 it doesn't owe anything to anyone, it's all my own idea. 468 00:11:40,000 --> 00:11:40,519 it doesn't owe anything to anyone, it's all my own idea. 469 00:11:40,600 --> 00:11:41,999 But if Pete's $10,000 invention doesn't work, 470 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,999 But if Pete's $10,000 invention doesn't work, 471 00:11:44,000 --> 00:11:44,239 But if Pete's $10,000 invention doesn't work, 472 00:11:44,320 --> 00:11:45,999 it will be money they can't afford, straight down the hole. 473 00:11:46,000 --> 00:11:47,999 it will be money they can't afford, straight down the hole. 474 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,239 it will be money they can't afford, straight down the hole. 475 00:11:48,320 --> 00:11:49,999 Little bit trepidatious, I suppose, would be a good word for it. 476 00:11:50,000 --> 00:11:51,759 Little bit trepidatious, I suppose, would be a good word for it. 477 00:11:51,840 --> 00:11:51,999 Just hope it all goes to plan. 478 00:11:52,000 --> 00:11:53,879 Just hope it all goes to plan. 479 00:12:09,160 --> 00:12:09,999 I think the alternator, or the batteries or something. The rams need doing. 480 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:11,999 I think the alternator, or the batteries or something. The rams need doing. 481 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,559 I think the alternator, or the batteries or something. The rams need doing. 482 00:12:12,640 --> 00:12:13,999 So these old machines aren't so cheap after all. Ha! 483 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:15,999 So these old machines aren't so cheap after all. Ha! 484 00:12:16,000 --> 00:12:16,119 So these old machines aren't so cheap after all. Ha! 485 00:12:18,440 --> 00:12:19,999 NARRATOR: Rookie Justin Lang's excavator has ground to a halt yet again. 486 00:12:20,000 --> 00:12:21,999 NARRATOR: Rookie Justin Lang's excavator has ground to a halt yet again. 487 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:22,519 NARRATOR: Rookie Justin Lang's excavator has ground to a halt yet again. 488 00:12:23,640 --> 00:12:23,999 And with it, his one-man mining operation. 489 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,999 And with it, his one-man mining operation. 490 00:12:26,000 --> 00:12:26,959 And with it, his one-man mining operation. 491 00:12:27,040 --> 00:12:27,999 I've learned a lot about excavators, I tell you what. 492 00:12:28,000 --> 00:12:29,879 I've learned a lot about excavators, I tell you what. 493 00:12:29,960 --> 00:12:29,999 If it can't be repaired, his mining season will be over, 494 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,999 If it can't be repaired, his mining season will be over, 495 00:12:32,000 --> 00:12:33,999 If it can't be repaired, his mining season will be over, 496 00:12:34,000 --> 00:12:34,279 If it can't be repaired, his mining season will be over, 497 00:12:34,360 --> 00:12:35,999 leaving him $80,000 in the red. 498 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,359 leaving him $80,000 in the red. 499 00:12:39,280 --> 00:12:39,999 Local mechanic Quentin Sparrow is his last hope. 500 00:12:40,000 --> 00:12:41,999 Local mechanic Quentin Sparrow is his last hope. 501 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,759 Local mechanic Quentin Sparrow is his last hope. 502 00:12:42,840 --> 00:12:43,999 So it's just up here. 503 00:12:44,000 --> 00:12:44,839 So it's just up here. 504 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,999 Certainly got...17... 17 and a half volts. 505 00:12:50,000 --> 00:12:51,599 Certainly got...17... 17 and a half volts. 506 00:12:51,680 --> 00:12:51,999 Wow. Then you got the one battery. It's only nine. 507 00:12:52,000 --> 00:12:53,999 Wow. Then you got the one battery. It's only nine. 508 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,599 Wow. Then you got the one battery. It's only nine. 509 00:12:55,680 --> 00:12:55,999 So these batteries are cooked, eh? Yeah, mate, they're cooked. 510 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:57,999 So these batteries are cooked, eh? Yeah, mate, they're cooked. 511 00:12:58,000 --> 00:12:58,799 So these batteries are cooked, eh? Yeah, mate, they're cooked. 512 00:12:58,880 --> 00:12:59,999 The alternator's just pumping out too much power. 513 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,319 The alternator's just pumping out too much power. 514 00:13:03,600 --> 00:13:03,999 Yeah, they've been cooked. 515 00:13:04,000 --> 00:13:05,599 Yeah, they've been cooked. 516 00:13:05,680 --> 00:13:05,999 NARRATOR: Yet another crippling expense. 517 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,999 NARRATOR: Yet another crippling expense. 518 00:13:08,000 --> 00:13:09,119 NARRATOR: Yet another crippling expense. 519 00:13:09,200 --> 00:13:09,999 Oh, look at that. That's more money. 520 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:11,759 Oh, look at that. That's more money. 521 00:13:11,840 --> 00:13:11,999 Oh, really? Look at the fan wobbling around. 522 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,999 Oh, really? Look at the fan wobbling around. 523 00:13:14,000 --> 00:13:14,119 Oh, really? Look at the fan wobbling around. 524 00:13:14,200 --> 00:13:15,999 That's bad. It's ready to fly off. 525 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:16,759 That's bad. It's ready to fly off. 526 00:13:16,840 --> 00:13:17,999 When they fly off, all the blades break, 527 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,359 When they fly off, all the blades break, 528 00:13:19,440 --> 00:13:19,999 and they go through your radiator, 529 00:13:20,000 --> 00:13:21,439 and they go through your radiator, 530 00:13:21,520 --> 00:13:21,999 then your radiator's buggered. 531 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:23,999 then your radiator's buggered. 532 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,119 then your radiator's buggered. 533 00:13:27,040 --> 00:13:27,999 You want me to stop lookin'? Nah, keep lookin'. 534 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:29,839 You want me to stop lookin'? Nah, keep lookin'. 535 00:13:29,920 --> 00:13:29,999 (CHUCKLES) 536 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,919 (CHUCKLES) 537 00:13:32,000 --> 00:13:33,999 The main thing there is the fan, and the water pump... 538 00:13:34,000 --> 00:13:35,599 The main thing there is the fan, and the water pump... 539 00:13:35,680 --> 00:13:35,999 Just when I think I'm getting closer to opal. 540 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,999 Just when I think I'm getting closer to opal. 541 00:13:38,000 --> 00:13:38,399 Just when I think I'm getting closer to opal. 542 00:13:38,480 --> 00:13:39,999 You can't use it like that. 543 00:13:40,000 --> 00:13:40,479 You can't use it like that. 544 00:13:40,560 --> 00:13:41,999 It's just gonna come apart, fly apart on you. You're lucky we found it, you know. 545 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,999 It's just gonna come apart, fly apart on you. You're lucky we found it, you know. 546 00:13:44,000 --> 00:13:44,319 It's just gonna come apart, fly apart on you. You're lucky we found it, you know. 547 00:13:45,400 --> 00:13:45,999 Wow. 548 00:13:46,000 --> 00:13:47,399 Wow. 549 00:13:48,400 --> 00:13:49,999 The alternator, the battery, the water pump are all knackered. 550 00:13:50,000 --> 00:13:51,879 The alternator, the battery, the water pump are all knackered. 551 00:13:51,960 --> 00:13:51,999 I reckon I'm looking at about five grand. 552 00:13:52,000 --> 00:13:53,999 I reckon I'm looking at about five grand. 553 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,279 I reckon I'm looking at about five grand. 554 00:13:56,360 --> 00:13:57,999 25% of the value of this machine, so... 555 00:13:58,000 --> 00:13:59,999 25% of the value of this machine, so... 556 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,319 25% of the value of this machine, so... 557 00:14:00,400 --> 00:14:01,999 NARRATOR: Already $80,000 down... 558 00:14:02,000 --> 00:14:02,919 NARRATOR: Already $80,000 down... 559 00:14:03,000 --> 00:14:03,999 Silly bastard I am. 560 00:14:04,000 --> 00:14:04,999 Silly bastard I am. 561 00:14:05,080 --> 00:14:05,999 ..Justin's hopes of finding that one lucky bucket-load of opal 562 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,999 ..Justin's hopes of finding that one lucky bucket-load of opal 563 00:14:08,000 --> 00:14:08,319 ..Justin's hopes of finding that one lucky bucket-load of opal 564 00:14:08,400 --> 00:14:09,719 are fast disappearing. 565 00:14:09,800 --> 00:14:09,999 (GROANS) 566 00:14:10,000 --> 00:14:11,799 (GROANS) 567 00:14:13,880 --> 00:14:13,999 It will take most of his last week and $5,000 568 00:14:14,000 --> 00:14:15,999 It will take most of his last week and $5,000 569 00:14:16,000 --> 00:14:17,839 It will take most of his last week and $5,000 570 00:14:17,920 --> 00:14:17,999 to repair the excavator. 571 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,919 to repair the excavator. 572 00:14:23,080 --> 00:14:23,999 Justin needs to find another way of making a profit. 573 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,999 Justin needs to find another way of making a profit. 574 00:14:26,000 --> 00:14:27,039 Justin needs to find another way of making a profit. 575 00:14:27,120 --> 00:14:27,999 I try not to think about how much I've invested this year 576 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:29,799 I try not to think about how much I've invested this year 577 00:14:29,880 --> 00:14:29,999 but I think about $80,000. 578 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,879 but I think about $80,000. 579 00:14:31,960 --> 00:14:31,999 So, I've gotta make this work, rain, hail or shine. 580 00:14:32,000 --> 00:14:33,999 So, I've gotta make this work, rain, hail or shine. 581 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:35,599 So, I've gotta make this work, rain, hail or shine. 582 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,999 NARRATOR: At Dragonfly claim... 583 00:14:45,160 --> 00:14:45,999 ..Aaron has got the 60-tonne bulldozer stuck in an old mine shaft. 584 00:14:46,000 --> 00:14:47,999 ..Aaron has got the 60-tonne bulldozer stuck in an old mine shaft. 585 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,919 ..Aaron has got the 60-tonne bulldozer stuck in an old mine shaft. 586 00:14:52,960 --> 00:14:53,999 His efforts to free it only make the situation worse. 587 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,999 His efforts to free it only make the situation worse. 588 00:14:56,000 --> 00:14:56,799 His efforts to free it only make the situation worse. 589 00:14:57,800 --> 00:14:57,999 Hey, you're goin' down deeper. 590 00:14:58,000 --> 00:14:59,799 Hey, you're goin' down deeper. 591 00:15:05,560 --> 00:15:05,999 (ENGINE WHIRRING) 592 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,559 (ENGINE WHIRRING) 593 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,999 Mate, use your ripper, see if you can reverse out. 594 00:15:14,000 --> 00:15:15,119 Mate, use your ripper, see if you can reverse out. 595 00:15:15,200 --> 00:15:15,999 Yeah, I'll have to, mate. 596 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:17,199 Yeah, I'll have to, mate. 597 00:15:17,280 --> 00:15:17,999 NARRATOR: His last chance is to use the clawed arm or ripper, 598 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,999 NARRATOR: His last chance is to use the clawed arm or ripper, 599 00:15:20,000 --> 00:15:21,119 NARRATOR: His last chance is to use the clawed arm or ripper, 600 00:15:21,200 --> 00:15:21,999 at the rear of the bulldozer, to drag the dozer out. 601 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:23,999 at the rear of the bulldozer, to drag the dozer out. 602 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:24,639 at the rear of the bulldozer, to drag the dozer out. 603 00:15:37,640 --> 00:15:37,999 She's out, Greg. 604 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:39,639 She's out, Greg. 605 00:15:39,720 --> 00:15:39,999 All right, you're out, mate. 606 00:15:40,000 --> 00:15:41,719 All right, you're out, mate. 607 00:15:41,800 --> 00:15:41,999 Just goes to show, now you know how deep you are. 608 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,999 Just goes to show, now you know how deep you are. 609 00:15:44,000 --> 00:15:44,279 Just goes to show, now you know how deep you are. 610 00:15:46,760 --> 00:15:47,999 With one emergency over, 611 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,759 With one emergency over, 612 00:15:48,840 --> 00:15:49,999 Aaron and Greg are just about to hit another. 613 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:51,999 Aaron and Greg are just about to hit another. 614 00:15:52,000 --> 00:15:52,999 Aaron and Greg are just about to hit another. 615 00:15:53,080 --> 00:15:53,999 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 616 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,079 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 617 00:15:55,160 --> 00:15:55,999 We're worried about weather. With the wet season, rains around. 618 00:15:56,000 --> 00:15:57,999 We're worried about weather. With the wet season, rains around. 619 00:15:58,000 --> 00:15:58,599 We're worried about weather. With the wet season, rains around. 620 00:15:58,680 --> 00:15:59,999 Pretty mad-looking clouds out there. Everywhere. 621 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,439 Pretty mad-looking clouds out there. Everywhere. 622 00:16:01,520 --> 00:16:01,999 Look at that over Thornborough. Looks like they're gettin' a shower. Yeah. 623 00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:03,999 Look at that over Thornborough. Looks like they're gettin' a shower. Yeah. 624 00:16:04,000 --> 00:16:05,479 Look at that over Thornborough. Looks like they're gettin' a shower. Yeah. 625 00:16:07,760 --> 00:16:07,999 NARRATOR: With torrential rain expected in less than 24 hours, 626 00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,999 NARRATOR: With torrential rain expected in less than 24 hours, 627 00:16:10,000 --> 00:16:11,799 NARRATOR: With torrential rain expected in less than 24 hours, 628 00:16:11,880 --> 00:16:11,999 their 19m deep pit risks being flooded, 629 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,999 their 19m deep pit risks being flooded, 630 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:15,639 their 19m deep pit risks being flooded, 631 00:16:15,720 --> 00:16:15,999 making mining impossible. 632 00:16:16,000 --> 00:16:17,999 making mining impossible. 633 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,079 making mining impossible. 634 00:16:18,160 --> 00:16:19,999 We might have to do something down there to stop a bit of water, eh? 635 00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,879 We might have to do something down there to stop a bit of water, eh? 636 00:16:21,960 --> 00:16:21,999 Get the machines out? Yeah. We will, eh? 637 00:16:22,000 --> 00:16:23,999 Get the machines out? Yeah. We will, eh? 638 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,359 Get the machines out? Yeah. We will, eh? 639 00:16:24,440 --> 00:16:25,999 Like you say, build up a few levee banks. 640 00:16:26,000 --> 00:16:26,439 Like you say, build up a few levee banks. 641 00:16:26,520 --> 00:16:27,999 Stop water getting into the main hole. 642 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:28,519 Stop water getting into the main hole. 643 00:16:28,600 --> 00:16:29,999 We'll do that, eh? Yep. Well, we got to. 644 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,639 We'll do that, eh? Yep. Well, we got to. 645 00:16:31,720 --> 00:16:31,999 NARRATOR: Aaron and Greg will have to race the clock 646 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:33,999 NARRATOR: Aaron and Greg will have to race the clock 647 00:16:34,000 --> 00:16:34,479 NARRATOR: Aaron and Greg will have to race the clock 648 00:16:34,560 --> 00:16:35,999 to build two levees, protective earth barriers, 649 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,839 to build two levees, protective earth barriers, 650 00:16:37,920 --> 00:16:37,999 to stop the rains flooding their dig. 651 00:16:38,000 --> 00:16:39,999 to stop the rains flooding their dig. 652 00:16:40,000 --> 00:16:40,439 to stop the rains flooding their dig. 653 00:16:40,520 --> 00:16:41,999 Pays to be prepared, mate. That's it. 654 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,559 Pays to be prepared, mate. That's it. 655 00:16:43,640 --> 00:16:43,999 It won't stop it all, but it will stop some. 656 00:16:44,000 --> 00:16:45,999 It won't stop it all, but it will stop some. 657 00:16:46,000 --> 00:16:46,079 It won't stop it all, but it will stop some. 658 00:16:46,160 --> 00:16:47,999 It might make the difference between being able to 659 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:48,679 It might make the difference between being able to 660 00:16:48,760 --> 00:16:49,999 get back down in the hole and dig, or not being able to do it. 661 00:16:50,000 --> 00:16:51,999 get back down in the hole and dig, or not being able to do it. 662 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:52,839 get back down in the hole and dig, or not being able to do it. 663 00:16:52,920 --> 00:16:53,999 If they can't get the levees built in time, 664 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,959 If they can't get the levees built in time, 665 00:16:56,040 --> 00:16:57,999 their season will be cut short, and Aaron will lose his dream 666 00:16:58,000 --> 00:16:59,999 their season will be cut short, and Aaron will lose his dream 667 00:17:00,080 --> 00:17:01,999 of buying the lease from his family, 668 00:17:02,000 --> 00:17:02,359 of buying the lease from his family, 669 00:17:02,440 --> 00:17:03,999 and following in his father's footsteps. 670 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,359 and following in his father's footsteps. 671 00:17:10,920 --> 00:17:11,999 Drought-stricken New South Wales. 672 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,279 Drought-stricken New South Wales. 673 00:17:14,840 --> 00:17:15,999 What I can do with my invention, is to put it down this hole, 674 00:17:16,000 --> 00:17:17,999 What I can do with my invention, is to put it down this hole, 675 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:18,119 What I can do with my invention, is to put it down this hole, 676 00:17:18,200 --> 00:17:19,999 and open it up, and have a lot better look. 677 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,359 and open it up, and have a lot better look. 678 00:17:21,440 --> 00:17:21,999 NARRATOR: It's the first attempt for Pete's $10,000 invention, 679 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:23,999 NARRATOR: It's the first attempt for Pete's $10,000 invention, 680 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,279 NARRATOR: It's the first attempt for Pete's $10,000 invention, 681 00:17:25,360 --> 00:17:25,999 the cookie-cutter. 682 00:17:26,000 --> 00:17:27,839 the cookie-cutter. 683 00:17:27,920 --> 00:17:27,999 Try running it across again. 684 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:29,999 Try running it across again. 685 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,079 Try running it across again. 686 00:17:30,160 --> 00:17:31,999 It's early days, still figuring out how to do it. 687 00:17:32,000 --> 00:17:33,639 It's early days, still figuring out how to do it. 688 00:17:33,720 --> 00:17:33,999 Whoa, whoa! There's no instruction manual 689 00:17:34,000 --> 00:17:35,999 Whoa, whoa! There's no instruction manual 690 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,799 Whoa, whoa! There's no instruction manual 691 00:17:36,880 --> 00:17:37,999 or book with this sort of thing. We're making it up as we go along. 692 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,759 or book with this sort of thing. We're making it up as we go along. 693 00:17:42,520 --> 00:17:43,999 Little bit more, OK. 694 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:44,519 Little bit more, OK. 695 00:17:46,520 --> 00:17:47,999 What can go wrong, Sam? 696 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,519 What can go wrong, Sam? 697 00:17:51,160 --> 00:17:51,999 (GRUNTING) 698 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:53,159 (GRUNTING) 699 00:17:55,880 --> 00:17:55,999 For some reason, this isn't going down the hole. 700 00:17:56,000 --> 00:17:57,999 For some reason, this isn't going down the hole. 701 00:17:58,000 --> 00:17:59,039 For some reason, this isn't going down the hole. 702 00:18:01,080 --> 00:18:01,999 It's very frustrating. 703 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:03,079 It's very frustrating. 704 00:18:03,160 --> 00:18:03,999 It's the last dig of the season, 705 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:05,879 It's the last dig of the season, 706 00:18:05,960 --> 00:18:05,999 and the underground drilling system is stuck in the test hole. 707 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,999 and the underground drilling system is stuck in the test hole. 708 00:18:08,000 --> 00:18:09,399 and the underground drilling system is stuck in the test hole. 709 00:18:09,480 --> 00:18:09,999 Not 100% sure what we're gonna do, 710 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:11,919 Not 100% sure what we're gonna do, 711 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,999 the cookie-cutter just doesn't quite fit down the hole. 712 00:18:14,000 --> 00:18:14,759 the cookie-cutter just doesn't quite fit down the hole. 713 00:18:14,840 --> 00:18:15,999 NARRATOR: Seriously behind this season's target, 714 00:18:16,000 --> 00:18:17,479 NARRATOR: Seriously behind this season's target, 715 00:18:17,560 --> 00:18:17,999 this could ruin what's left of it. 716 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,559 this could ruin what's left of it. 717 00:18:19,640 --> 00:18:19,999 That doesn't wanna go. It's not gonna go down. 718 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:21,999 That doesn't wanna go. It's not gonna go down. 719 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:22,239 That doesn't wanna go. It's not gonna go down. 720 00:18:23,840 --> 00:18:23,999 Younger brother Mick comes to the rescue. 721 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,999 Younger brother Mick comes to the rescue. 722 00:18:26,000 --> 00:18:26,199 Younger brother Mick comes to the rescue. 723 00:18:26,280 --> 00:18:27,999 His bucket he's made is a bit too tight in the hole. 724 00:18:28,000 --> 00:18:29,119 His bucket he's made is a bit too tight in the hole. 725 00:18:29,200 --> 00:18:29,999 So next hole we drill, we'll put a couple of wider teeth on the head. 726 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,999 So next hole we drill, we'll put a couple of wider teeth on the head. 727 00:18:32,000 --> 00:18:33,759 So next hole we drill, we'll put a couple of wider teeth on the head. 728 00:18:35,640 --> 00:18:35,999 So from tip to tip, 265. Yeah, 265. 729 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,999 So from tip to tip, 265. Yeah, 265. 730 00:18:38,000 --> 00:18:39,199 So from tip to tip, 265. Yeah, 265. 731 00:18:39,280 --> 00:18:39,999 All right. Good luck with it. 732 00:18:40,000 --> 00:18:41,279 All right. Good luck with it. 733 00:18:41,360 --> 00:18:41,999 With the bigger drill head, the boys can now drill a wider hole 734 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,999 With the bigger drill head, the boys can now drill a wider hole 735 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,599 With the bigger drill head, the boys can now drill a wider hole 736 00:18:45,680 --> 00:18:45,999 to the opal level, six metres down. 737 00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,999 to the opal level, six metres down. 738 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,279 to the opal level, six metres down. 739 00:18:48,360 --> 00:18:49,999 Everything seems to be going too well, 740 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:50,639 Everything seems to be going too well, 741 00:18:50,720 --> 00:18:51,999 I'm waiting for something to go wrong. 742 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:52,719 I'm waiting for something to go wrong. 743 00:19:00,040 --> 00:19:01,999 Beautiful. Bring the cookie-cutter in. 744 00:19:02,000 --> 00:19:02,039 Beautiful. Bring the cookie-cutter in. 745 00:19:03,320 --> 00:19:03,999 First, the three-meter bucket, which will catch the dirt, 746 00:19:04,000 --> 00:19:05,999 First, the three-meter bucket, which will catch the dirt, 747 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:06,679 First, the three-meter bucket, which will catch the dirt, 748 00:19:06,760 --> 00:19:07,999 goes down the hole. 749 00:19:08,000 --> 00:19:08,759 goes down the hole. 750 00:19:10,440 --> 00:19:11,999 The bucket does fit. 751 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:12,439 The bucket does fit. 752 00:19:12,520 --> 00:19:13,999 The cookie cutter fits on top. 753 00:19:14,000 --> 00:19:14,679 The cookie cutter fits on top. 754 00:19:14,760 --> 00:19:15,999 That's pretty good. Beautiful. Great. 755 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:17,839 That's pretty good. Beautiful. Great. 756 00:19:17,920 --> 00:19:17,999 Time for Pete's next brain wave. 757 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,999 Time for Pete's next brain wave. 758 00:19:20,000 --> 00:19:20,319 Time for Pete's next brain wave. 759 00:19:20,400 --> 00:19:21,999 Is that working? That seems pretty bright, Sam. 760 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:22,639 Is that working? That seems pretty bright, Sam. 761 00:19:22,720 --> 00:19:23,999 Thanks for that. That's working? 762 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,719 Thanks for that. That's working? 763 00:19:24,800 --> 00:19:25,999 The idea is that when the dirt fills the bucket up 764 00:19:26,000 --> 00:19:27,199 The idea is that when the dirt fills the bucket up 765 00:19:27,280 --> 00:19:27,999 and covers the torch and I can't see it flashing, it's full. 766 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:29,999 and covers the torch and I can't see it flashing, it's full. 767 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,319 and covers the torch and I can't see it flashing, it's full. 768 00:19:31,440 --> 00:19:31,999 Rightyo. 769 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:33,439 Rightyo. 770 00:19:34,440 --> 00:19:35,999 NARRATOR: This time the cookie-cutter goes straight down. 771 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,999 NARRATOR: This time the cookie-cutter goes straight down. 772 00:19:38,000 --> 00:19:38,039 NARRATOR: This time the cookie-cutter goes straight down. 773 00:19:38,120 --> 00:19:39,999 Well, it's all going swimmingly now, 774 00:19:40,000 --> 00:19:40,119 Well, it's all going swimmingly now, 775 00:19:40,200 --> 00:19:41,999 although I don't wanna talk too soon in case I jinx it. 776 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,039 although I don't wanna talk too soon in case I jinx it. 777 00:19:44,840 --> 00:19:45,999 We should be able to do a fairly good bell-out down at the level. 778 00:19:46,000 --> 00:19:47,999 We should be able to do a fairly good bell-out down at the level. 779 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,239 We should be able to do a fairly good bell-out down at the level. 780 00:19:49,240 --> 00:19:49,999 Once the opal level is reached, Pete extends the drill arm... 781 00:19:50,000 --> 00:19:51,999 Once the opal level is reached, Pete extends the drill arm... 782 00:19:52,000 --> 00:19:53,199 Once the opal level is reached, Pete extends the drill arm... 783 00:19:54,880 --> 00:19:55,999 ..and drags it in a circle, by hand, from the surface. 784 00:19:56,000 --> 00:19:57,999 ..and drags it in a circle, by hand, from the surface. 785 00:19:58,000 --> 00:19:58,239 ..and drags it in a circle, by hand, from the surface. 786 00:19:59,720 --> 00:19:59,999 I think it's working well, hopefully finding opal. 787 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,999 I think it's working well, hopefully finding opal. 788 00:20:02,000 --> 00:20:03,399 I think it's working well, hopefully finding opal. 789 00:20:12,440 --> 00:20:13,999 As the crane lifts the cookie-cutter, 790 00:20:14,000 --> 00:20:14,439 As the crane lifts the cookie-cutter, 791 00:20:14,520 --> 00:20:15,999 they'll discover if it's found them opal, 792 00:20:16,000 --> 00:20:17,119 they'll discover if it's found them opal, 793 00:20:17,200 --> 00:20:17,999 or just sunk them deeper into debt. 794 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,999 or just sunk them deeper into debt. 795 00:20:20,000 --> 00:20:20,439 or just sunk them deeper into debt. 796 00:20:23,960 --> 00:20:23,999 1,000km north of bone-dry Lightning Ridge, 797 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,999 1,000km north of bone-dry Lightning Ridge, 798 00:20:26,000 --> 00:20:27,999 1,000km north of bone-dry Lightning Ridge, 799 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:28,239 1,000km north of bone-dry Lightning Ridge, 800 00:20:28,320 --> 00:20:29,999 the Boulder Boys claim is about to be hit 801 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,879 the Boulder Boys claim is about to be hit 802 00:20:30,960 --> 00:20:31,999 by the first rain of the monsoon season. 803 00:20:32,000 --> 00:20:33,999 by the first rain of the monsoon season. 804 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:34,279 by the first rain of the monsoon season. 805 00:20:34,360 --> 00:20:35,999 Bit of luck this goes around us. 806 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,399 Bit of luck this goes around us. 807 00:20:36,480 --> 00:20:37,999 That's what happened last year, got all the rain everywhere else. 808 00:20:38,000 --> 00:20:39,479 That's what happened last year, got all the rain everywhere else. 809 00:20:39,560 --> 00:20:39,999 Remember? I know. 810 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:41,239 Remember? I know. 811 00:20:41,320 --> 00:20:41,999 We got seven inches in town, we only got an inch and a half here. 812 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,999 We got seven inches in town, we only got an inch and a half here. 813 00:20:44,080 --> 00:20:45,999 We're on the edge of it. Edge of it, yeah. 814 00:20:46,000 --> 00:20:46,039 We're on the edge of it. Edge of it, yeah. 815 00:20:46,120 --> 00:20:47,999 It's now a race for Aaron and Greg to save their claim, 816 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,639 It's now a race for Aaron and Greg to save their claim, 817 00:20:49,720 --> 00:20:49,999 and their heavy machinery from being flooded. 818 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:51,999 and their heavy machinery from being flooded. 819 00:20:52,000 --> 00:20:52,599 and their heavy machinery from being flooded. 820 00:20:52,680 --> 00:20:53,999 If we get rain here, this will turn into a dam. 821 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,199 If we get rain here, this will turn into a dam. 822 00:20:55,280 --> 00:20:55,999 Where we'd be sitting here now, it'd be underwater. 823 00:20:56,000 --> 00:20:57,919 Where we'd be sitting here now, it'd be underwater. 824 00:20:59,000 --> 00:20:59,999 We should put a levee bank there. 825 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,999 We should put a levee bank there. 826 00:21:01,080 --> 00:21:01,999 Yeah, we got to. That'll stop any water coming from over there... Yeah. 827 00:21:02,000 --> 00:21:03,999 Yeah, we got to. That'll stop any water coming from over there... Yeah. 828 00:21:04,000 --> 00:21:05,319 Yeah, we got to. That'll stop any water coming from over there... Yeah. 829 00:21:05,400 --> 00:21:05,999 ..and one back here on the road, that's about all we can stop. 830 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,999 ..and one back here on the road, that's about all we can stop. 831 00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:08,239 ..and one back here on the road, that's about all we can stop. 832 00:21:08,320 --> 00:21:09,999 At the tops of the pit, they must build two protective earth barriers 833 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:11,999 At the tops of the pit, they must build two protective earth barriers 834 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:12,159 At the tops of the pit, they must build two protective earth barriers 835 00:21:12,240 --> 00:21:13,999 called levees, to keep the run off from the surrounding land flooding it. 836 00:21:14,000 --> 00:21:15,999 called levees, to keep the run off from the surrounding land flooding it. 837 00:21:16,000 --> 00:21:16,399 called levees, to keep the run off from the surrounding land flooding it. 838 00:21:16,480 --> 00:21:17,999 It's gonna rain, so we're gonna get the machine out 839 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,319 It's gonna rain, so we're gonna get the machine out 840 00:21:19,400 --> 00:21:19,999 and we're gonna make some levee banks. 841 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:21,559 and we're gonna make some levee banks. 842 00:21:24,080 --> 00:21:25,999 Yeah, better to be safe than sorry. 843 00:21:26,000 --> 00:21:26,599 Yeah, better to be safe than sorry. 844 00:21:26,680 --> 00:21:27,999 NARRATOR: Even though heavy rains are just an hour away, 845 00:21:28,000 --> 00:21:29,839 NARRATOR: Even though heavy rains are just an hour away, 846 00:21:29,920 --> 00:21:29,999 it's still 39 degrees Celsius. 847 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,999 it's still 39 degrees Celsius. 848 00:21:32,000 --> 00:21:32,359 it's still 39 degrees Celsius. 849 00:21:32,440 --> 00:21:33,999 Come on, old girl. Come on. 850 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:34,919 Come on, old girl. Come on. 851 00:21:37,200 --> 00:21:37,999 Greg tries to drive their 30-year-old excavator out of the pit. 852 00:21:38,000 --> 00:21:39,999 Greg tries to drive their 30-year-old excavator out of the pit. 853 00:21:40,000 --> 00:21:41,919 Greg tries to drive their 30-year-old excavator out of the pit. 854 00:21:45,480 --> 00:21:45,999 Boy, she's getting a bit hot, eh? 855 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:47,479 Boy, she's getting a bit hot, eh? 856 00:21:47,560 --> 00:21:47,999 Water? She's nearly in the red. Get a bit of water. 857 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,999 Water? She's nearly in the red. Get a bit of water. 858 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:50,159 Water? She's nearly in the red. Get a bit of water. 859 00:21:50,240 --> 00:21:51,999 Get it up there. All right. 860 00:21:52,000 --> 00:21:52,239 Get it up there. All right. 861 00:21:52,320 --> 00:21:53,999 If we overheat any machinery here, you can cook the motor. 862 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,279 If we overheat any machinery here, you can cook the motor. 863 00:21:55,360 --> 00:21:55,999 An excavator motor, you wouldn't get out of it for under 20,000. 864 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:57,999 An excavator motor, you wouldn't get out of it for under 20,000. 865 00:21:58,000 --> 00:21:58,879 An excavator motor, you wouldn't get out of it for under 20,000. 866 00:22:00,240 --> 00:22:01,999 Get some water. It's nearly in the red. 867 00:22:02,000 --> 00:22:02,239 Get some water. It's nearly in the red. 868 00:22:02,320 --> 00:22:03,999 Aaron must cool the engine before it seizes. 869 00:22:04,000 --> 00:22:05,799 Aaron must cool the engine before it seizes. 870 00:22:05,880 --> 00:22:05,999 Better hurry up, mate, she's getting hot. 871 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,999 Better hurry up, mate, she's getting hot. 872 00:22:08,000 --> 00:22:08,159 Better hurry up, mate, she's getting hot. 873 00:22:20,240 --> 00:22:21,999 JUSTIN: I try not to think about how much I've invested this year 874 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:23,399 JUSTIN: I try not to think about how much I've invested this year 875 00:22:23,480 --> 00:22:23,999 but I think about $80,000, so it's not that good. 876 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,999 but I think about $80,000, so it's not that good. 877 00:22:26,000 --> 00:22:27,559 but I think about $80,000, so it's not that good. 878 00:22:28,840 --> 00:22:29,999 NARRATOR: In only his second real season as an opal miner, 879 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,999 NARRATOR: In only his second real season as an opal miner, 880 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:32,479 NARRATOR: In only his second real season as an opal miner, 881 00:22:32,560 --> 00:22:33,999 rookie Justin Lang is $80,000 down. 882 00:22:34,000 --> 00:22:35,999 rookie Justin Lang is $80,000 down. 883 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,359 rookie Justin Lang is $80,000 down. 884 00:22:37,440 --> 00:22:37,999 I'm not really prepared to go back and tell Beck that I failed. 885 00:22:38,000 --> 00:22:39,999 I'm not really prepared to go back and tell Beck that I failed. 886 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:41,759 I'm not really prepared to go back and tell Beck that I failed. 887 00:22:41,840 --> 00:22:41,999 So I'm willing to at least take the risk 888 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,999 So I'm willing to at least take the risk 889 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:44,959 So I'm willing to at least take the risk 890 00:22:45,040 --> 00:22:45,999 and head up to Mintabie. 891 00:22:46,000 --> 00:22:47,039 and head up to Mintabie. 892 00:22:47,120 --> 00:22:47,999 Desperate to make a profit, he's hoping to buy 893 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,439 Desperate to make a profit, he's hoping to buy 894 00:22:49,520 --> 00:22:49,999 a parcel of rough opal in the remote town of Mintabie, 895 00:22:50,000 --> 00:22:51,999 a parcel of rough opal in the remote town of Mintabie, 896 00:22:52,000 --> 00:22:52,839 a parcel of rough opal in the remote town of Mintabie, 897 00:22:52,920 --> 00:22:53,999 270 kilometres north of Coober Pedy. 898 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,839 270 kilometres north of Coober Pedy. 899 00:22:55,920 --> 00:22:55,999 There's no better time to buy opal in the rough 900 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:57,999 There's no better time to buy opal in the rough 901 00:22:58,000 --> 00:22:58,399 There's no better time to buy opal in the rough 902 00:22:58,480 --> 00:22:59,999 from Mintabie than right now. 903 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,199 from Mintabie than right now. 904 00:23:01,280 --> 00:23:01,999 In just a few months, the town of Mintabie is due to close. 905 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:03,999 In just a few months, the town of Mintabie is due to close. 906 00:23:04,000 --> 00:23:05,159 In just a few months, the town of Mintabie is due to close. 907 00:23:05,240 --> 00:23:05,999 With its unusual black backing, and rich colours, 908 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,999 With its unusual black backing, and rich colours, 909 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:08,679 With its unusual black backing, and rich colours, 910 00:23:08,760 --> 00:23:09,999 Mintabie opal is becoming increasingly sought after. 911 00:23:10,000 --> 00:23:11,999 Mintabie opal is becoming increasingly sought after. 912 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,239 Mintabie opal is becoming increasingly sought after. 913 00:23:12,320 --> 00:23:13,999 Mintabie opal is really stable, it doesn't crack. 914 00:23:14,000 --> 00:23:15,919 Mintabie opal is really stable, it doesn't crack. 915 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:17,999 It has some beautiful colours and patterns, 916 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,119 It has some beautiful colours and patterns, 917 00:23:18,200 --> 00:23:19,999 so if there's no opal being pulled out of the ground up there, 918 00:23:20,000 --> 00:23:21,439 so if there's no opal being pulled out of the ground up there, 919 00:23:21,520 --> 00:23:21,999 then the prices are gonna sky rocket. 920 00:23:22,000 --> 00:23:23,519 then the prices are gonna sky rocket. 921 00:23:23,600 --> 00:23:23,999 It would be silly not to try and go up there 922 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,719 It would be silly not to try and go up there 923 00:23:25,800 --> 00:23:25,999 and buy any parcels available. 924 00:23:26,000 --> 00:23:27,799 and buy any parcels available. 925 00:23:29,840 --> 00:23:29,999 The last time he was here, 926 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,839 The last time he was here, 927 00:23:31,920 --> 00:23:31,999 rookie Justin learned about haggling the hard way, 928 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:33,999 rookie Justin learned about haggling the hard way, 929 00:23:34,000 --> 00:23:34,999 rookie Justin learned about haggling the hard way, 930 00:23:35,080 --> 00:23:35,999 and left, having paid way too much. 931 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,679 and left, having paid way too much. 932 00:23:37,760 --> 00:23:37,999 I was a newbie, definitely a newbie to the whole opal buying game, 933 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:39,999 I was a newbie, definitely a newbie to the whole opal buying game, 934 00:23:40,000 --> 00:23:41,999 I was a newbie, definitely a newbie to the whole opal buying game, 935 00:23:42,080 --> 00:23:43,999 and I think he knew that. 936 00:23:44,000 --> 00:23:44,079 and I think he knew that. 937 00:23:44,160 --> 00:23:45,999 How're you going, Jamie? You got one of the best views in Mintabie. 938 00:23:46,000 --> 00:23:47,359 How're you going, Jamie? You got one of the best views in Mintabie. 939 00:23:47,440 --> 00:23:47,999 Yeah, it's not bad. 940 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,439 Yeah, it's not bad. 941 00:23:49,520 --> 00:23:49,999 I think I'm a little bit more experienced, 942 00:23:50,000 --> 00:23:51,519 I think I'm a little bit more experienced, 943 00:23:51,600 --> 00:23:51,999 I'll definitely go in there a bit more reserved, 944 00:23:52,000 --> 00:23:53,759 I'll definitely go in there a bit more reserved, 945 00:23:53,840 --> 00:23:53,999 and I'm gonna have to be sure with myself 946 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,799 and I'm gonna have to be sure with myself 947 00:23:55,880 --> 00:23:55,999 that if I don't get the right deal, I'm gonna have to walk away. 948 00:23:56,000 --> 00:23:57,999 that if I don't get the right deal, I'm gonna have to walk away. 949 00:23:58,000 --> 00:23:58,879 that if I don't get the right deal, I'm gonna have to walk away. 950 00:23:58,960 --> 00:23:59,999 Grab a seat and I'll grab the opal. 951 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,959 Grab a seat and I'll grab the opal. 952 00:24:01,040 --> 00:24:01,999 Jamie Wilson is one of the miners being forced by the government, 953 00:24:02,000 --> 00:24:03,999 Jamie Wilson is one of the miners being forced by the government, 954 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:04,719 Jamie Wilson is one of the miners being forced by the government, 955 00:24:04,800 --> 00:24:05,999 to leave Mintabie. Justin's hoping he can pick up a bargain, 956 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,999 to leave Mintabie. Justin's hoping he can pick up a bargain, 957 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:08,639 to leave Mintabie. Justin's hoping he can pick up a bargain, 958 00:24:08,720 --> 00:24:09,999 and triple his money. 959 00:24:10,000 --> 00:24:10,719 and triple his money. 960 00:24:10,800 --> 00:24:11,999 That's the most recent parcel. This is the one I told you about. 961 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,999 That's the most recent parcel. This is the one I told you about. 962 00:24:14,000 --> 00:24:14,199 That's the most recent parcel. This is the one I told you about. 963 00:24:14,280 --> 00:24:15,999 Oh, yeah. You've got a bit of stuff. 964 00:24:16,000 --> 00:24:16,719 Oh, yeah. You've got a bit of stuff. 965 00:24:16,800 --> 00:24:17,999 NARRATOR: Jamie has two parcels from recent digs to sell. 966 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,999 NARRATOR: Jamie has two parcels from recent digs to sell. 967 00:24:20,000 --> 00:24:20,599 NARRATOR: Jamie has two parcels from recent digs to sell. 968 00:24:20,680 --> 00:24:21,999 So here's the latest stuff I've got. 969 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:22,919 So here's the latest stuff I've got. 970 00:24:23,000 --> 00:24:23,999 And that's... That's the big one you've got. 971 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,359 And that's... That's the big one you've got. 972 00:24:25,440 --> 00:24:25,999 Yeah. Jeez, I didn't know it'd be that much. 973 00:24:26,000 --> 00:24:27,679 Yeah. Jeez, I didn't know it'd be that much. 974 00:24:28,880 --> 00:24:29,999 Wow. All right. 975 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,479 Wow. All right. 976 00:24:31,560 --> 00:24:31,999 So, this is the A stuff? 977 00:24:32,000 --> 00:24:33,559 So, this is the A stuff? 978 00:24:33,640 --> 00:24:33,999 Miners grade the quality of their stones from A to C, 979 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:35,999 Miners grade the quality of their stones from A to C, 980 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,719 Miners grade the quality of their stones from A to C, 981 00:24:37,800 --> 00:24:37,999 with A being the best. 982 00:24:38,000 --> 00:24:39,519 with A being the best. 983 00:24:39,600 --> 00:24:39,999 Oh, wow. Yeah, it's not bad. 984 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:41,879 Oh, wow. Yeah, it's not bad. 985 00:24:43,520 --> 00:24:43,999 I've rubbed a couple of pieces so you can see a bit better. 986 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:45,999 I've rubbed a couple of pieces so you can see a bit better. 987 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:46,959 I've rubbed a couple of pieces so you can see a bit better. 988 00:24:47,040 --> 00:24:47,999 Justin is looking for three things. A solid black background... 989 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,999 Justin is looking for three things. A solid black background... 990 00:24:50,000 --> 00:24:51,279 Justin is looking for three things. A solid black background... 991 00:24:51,360 --> 00:24:51,999 Oh, look at that. That's a stunning one. 992 00:24:52,000 --> 00:24:53,359 Oh, look at that. That's a stunning one. 993 00:24:53,440 --> 00:24:53,999 ..colour that goes right through the stone 994 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,439 ..colour that goes right through the stone 995 00:24:55,520 --> 00:24:55,999 and flashes of the most valuable colour, red. 996 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:57,999 and flashes of the most valuable colour, red. 997 00:24:58,000 --> 00:24:58,719 and flashes of the most valuable colour, red. 998 00:24:58,800 --> 00:24:59,999 Mm-hm. 999 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,799 Mm-hm. 1000 00:25:02,480 --> 00:25:03,999 All right. That's interesting. Righto. 1001 00:25:04,000 --> 00:25:04,839 All right. That's interesting. Righto. 1002 00:25:07,800 --> 00:25:07,999 Look, I... For me to do a deal... 1003 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:09,999 Look, I... For me to do a deal... 1004 00:25:10,000 --> 00:25:11,399 Look, I... For me to do a deal... 1005 00:25:13,240 --> 00:25:13,999 ..I'm gonna need a good deal today. 1006 00:25:14,000 --> 00:25:15,239 ..I'm gonna need a good deal today. 1007 00:25:15,320 --> 00:25:15,999 Mm. So, let me have a look at the other stuff. 1008 00:25:16,000 --> 00:25:17,679 Mm. So, let me have a look at the other stuff. 1009 00:25:17,760 --> 00:25:17,999 It's not too bad, that, but there's a lot of quantity. 1010 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,999 It's not too bad, that, but there's a lot of quantity. 1011 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:20,519 It's not too bad, that, but there's a lot of quantity. 1012 00:25:20,600 --> 00:25:21,999 I suppose, yeah, it's interesting. 1013 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:23,999 I suppose, yeah, it's interesting. 1014 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,439 I suppose, yeah, it's interesting. 1015 00:25:24,520 --> 00:25:25,999 And that's tops. 1016 00:25:26,000 --> 00:25:26,519 And that's tops. 1017 00:25:28,920 --> 00:25:29,999 NARRATOR: The second parcel is Jamie's best. 1018 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,999 NARRATOR: The second parcel is Jamie's best. 1019 00:25:32,000 --> 00:25:32,279 NARRATOR: The second parcel is Jamie's best. 1020 00:25:35,360 --> 00:25:35,999 I've only rubbed them a lot and not taken them down 1021 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,999 I've only rubbed them a lot and not taken them down 1022 00:25:38,000 --> 00:25:38,159 I've only rubbed them a lot and not taken them down 1023 00:25:38,240 --> 00:25:39,999 to where they need to be to... Mm. So... 1024 00:25:40,000 --> 00:25:40,399 to where they need to be to... Mm. So... 1025 00:25:40,480 --> 00:25:41,999 And that little skin like that. 1026 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,479 And that little skin like that. 1027 00:25:42,560 --> 00:25:43,999 Nice stone, that one. 1028 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:44,559 Nice stone, that one. 1029 00:25:48,640 --> 00:25:49,999 That's an interesting... I like that. Even though it's really thin. 1030 00:25:50,000 --> 00:25:51,799 That's an interesting... I like that. Even though it's really thin. 1031 00:25:51,880 --> 00:25:51,999 Yeah, there's good stuff, innit? It's nice, yeah. 1032 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:53,999 Yeah, there's good stuff, innit? It's nice, yeah. 1033 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,839 Yeah, there's good stuff, innit? It's nice, yeah. 1034 00:25:57,160 --> 00:25:57,999 Right. Well, I suppose we've gotta talk about the money 1035 00:25:58,000 --> 00:25:59,999 Right. Well, I suppose we've gotta talk about the money 1036 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,199 Right. Well, I suppose we've gotta talk about the money 1037 00:26:00,280 --> 00:26:01,999 cos that's, you know, an important factor of this whole thing. 1038 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:03,599 cos that's, you know, an important factor of this whole thing. 1039 00:26:03,680 --> 00:26:03,999 So, you know, what are you thinking for this parcel? 1040 00:26:04,000 --> 00:26:05,999 So, you know, what are you thinking for this parcel? 1041 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:06,319 So, you know, what are you thinking for this parcel? 1042 00:26:06,400 --> 00:26:07,999 I've got $7,300 on this. 1043 00:26:08,000 --> 00:26:08,399 I've got $7,300 on this. 1044 00:26:08,480 --> 00:26:09,999 $7,300? Yeah. Whoa. Yeah. 1045 00:26:10,000 --> 00:26:11,999 $7,300? Yeah. Whoa. Yeah. 1046 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,119 $7,300? Yeah. Whoa. Yeah. 1047 00:26:12,200 --> 00:26:13,999 What's the bottom dollar you'd take for this parcel? 1048 00:26:14,000 --> 00:26:14,839 What's the bottom dollar you'd take for this parcel? 1049 00:26:16,400 --> 00:26:17,999 Well, I can move a little bit. 1050 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,399 Well, I can move a little bit. 1051 00:26:19,640 --> 00:26:19,999 If I tell you me bottom dollar... Mm-hm. ..straight off... 1052 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:21,999 If I tell you me bottom dollar... Mm-hm. ..straight off... 1053 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:22,879 If I tell you me bottom dollar... Mm-hm. ..straight off... 1054 00:26:24,480 --> 00:26:25,999 I'm not gonna move from it, because I know what I need to get for it. 1055 00:26:26,000 --> 00:26:27,999 I'm not gonna move from it, because I know what I need to get for it. 1056 00:26:28,080 --> 00:26:29,999 Mm-hm. $6,300, so I'll drop a grand on it. 1057 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,999 Mm-hm. $6,300, so I'll drop a grand on it. 1058 00:26:32,000 --> 00:26:32,399 Mm-hm. $6,300, so I'll drop a grand on it. 1059 00:26:32,480 --> 00:26:33,999 $6,300, that'll cover me petrol, 1060 00:26:34,000 --> 00:26:35,439 $6,300, that'll cover me petrol, 1061 00:26:35,520 --> 00:26:35,999 put a couple of bucks in the lads' pockets. 1062 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,999 put a couple of bucks in the lads' pockets. 1063 00:26:38,000 --> 00:26:38,759 put a couple of bucks in the lads' pockets. 1064 00:26:38,840 --> 00:26:39,999 Mm-hm. 1065 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:40,839 Mm-hm. 1066 00:26:40,920 --> 00:26:41,999 So, you said $6,300 for this, and what are your thoughts 1067 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,999 So, you said $6,300 for this, and what are your thoughts 1068 00:26:44,000 --> 00:26:44,919 So, you said $6,300 for this, and what are your thoughts 1069 00:26:45,000 --> 00:26:45,999 on the other one, what's your bottom dollar there? 1070 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:47,479 on the other one, what's your bottom dollar there? 1071 00:26:48,520 --> 00:26:49,999 On that, we've had that for a little while, 1072 00:26:50,000 --> 00:26:50,999 On that, we've had that for a little while, 1073 00:26:51,080 --> 00:26:51,999 so I'm thinking eight and a half. 1074 00:26:52,000 --> 00:26:53,999 so I'm thinking eight and a half. 1075 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,479 so I'm thinking eight and a half. 1076 00:26:54,560 --> 00:26:55,999 But that'd be rock bottom on that. Mm-hm. 1077 00:26:56,000 --> 00:26:57,319 But that'd be rock bottom on that. Mm-hm. 1078 00:26:57,400 --> 00:26:57,999 NARRATOR: Jamie wants $14,800 for both parcels. 1079 00:26:58,000 --> 00:26:59,999 NARRATOR: Jamie wants $14,800 for both parcels. 1080 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,719 NARRATOR: Jamie wants $14,800 for both parcels. 1081 00:27:01,800 --> 00:27:01,999 All right. I'll go and have a think outside, 1082 00:27:02,000 --> 00:27:03,919 All right. I'll go and have a think outside, 1083 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:05,999 if you can give me a few minutes? Yeah, no worries, mate. 1084 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:06,879 if you can give me a few minutes? Yeah, no worries, mate. 1085 00:27:08,080 --> 00:27:09,999 Justin must now decide, if buying could turn him a profit, 1086 00:27:10,000 --> 00:27:11,999 Justin must now decide, if buying could turn him a profit, 1087 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,119 Justin must now decide, if buying could turn him a profit, 1088 00:27:12,200 --> 00:27:13,999 or send him even deeper into debt. 1089 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:15,719 or send him even deeper into debt. 1090 00:27:15,800 --> 00:27:15,999 Well, there's a lot of material there. 1091 00:27:16,000 --> 00:27:17,959 Well, there's a lot of material there. 1092 00:27:18,040 --> 00:27:19,999 There's lots of B and C, he has heaps of C grade. 1093 00:27:20,000 --> 00:27:21,719 There's lots of B and C, he has heaps of C grade. 1094 00:27:21,800 --> 00:27:21,999 But he's asking way too much. 1095 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:23,999 But he's asking way too much. 1096 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,479 But he's asking way too much. 1097 00:27:29,400 --> 00:27:29,999 AARON: Get some water. It's nearly in the red. 1098 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,599 AARON: Get some water. It's nearly in the red. 1099 00:27:31,680 --> 00:27:31,999 Tip it on the radiator. 1100 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:33,679 Tip it on the radiator. 1101 00:27:33,760 --> 00:27:33,999 NARRATOR: An overheating excavator needs Aaron's attention fast. 1102 00:27:34,000 --> 00:27:35,999 NARRATOR: An overheating excavator needs Aaron's attention fast. 1103 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:37,639 NARRATOR: An overheating excavator needs Aaron's attention fast. 1104 00:27:40,000 --> 00:27:41,999 Chuck her in, mate. 1105 00:27:42,080 --> 00:27:43,999 So you gotta be careful not to over heat your machines. 1106 00:27:44,000 --> 00:27:45,039 So you gotta be careful not to over heat your machines. 1107 00:27:45,120 --> 00:27:45,999 If you blow an engine, well, there's $20,000 down the drain. 1108 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:47,959 If you blow an engine, well, there's $20,000 down the drain. 1109 00:27:49,400 --> 00:27:49,999 If we had a breakdown with machinery at the moment, 1110 00:27:50,000 --> 00:27:51,759 If we had a breakdown with machinery at the moment, 1111 00:27:51,840 --> 00:27:51,999 we'd have to pull up, we wouldn't be able to mine. 1112 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:53,999 we'd have to pull up, we wouldn't be able to mine. 1113 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:54,399 we'd have to pull up, we wouldn't be able to mine. 1114 00:27:56,480 --> 00:27:57,999 All right? Bit more. 1115 00:27:58,000 --> 00:27:58,479 All right? Bit more. 1116 00:27:58,560 --> 00:27:59,999 If they can't mine this close to the end of the season, 1117 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,799 If they can't mine this close to the end of the season, 1118 00:28:01,880 --> 00:28:01,999 they will miss their target. 1119 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:03,999 they will miss their target. 1120 00:28:04,000 --> 00:28:04,319 they will miss their target. 1121 00:28:04,400 --> 00:28:05,999 That's it, she's starting to cool down now. 1122 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,959 That's it, she's starting to cool down now. 1123 00:28:11,520 --> 00:28:11,999 Didn't get to the red, but it got pretty close. 1124 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,759 Didn't get to the red, but it got pretty close. 1125 00:28:14,880 --> 00:28:15,999 With the excavator safe, they must now build two levees 1126 00:28:16,000 --> 00:28:17,999 With the excavator safe, they must now build two levees 1127 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,479 With the excavator safe, they must now build two levees 1128 00:28:18,560 --> 00:28:19,999 around the pit, to stop water flooding the dig site. 1129 00:28:20,000 --> 00:28:21,759 around the pit, to stop water flooding the dig site. 1130 00:28:22,840 --> 00:28:23,999 If it gets too wet in there, we won't be able to dig at all, 1131 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,999 If it gets too wet in there, we won't be able to dig at all, 1132 00:28:26,000 --> 00:28:26,159 If it gets too wet in there, we won't be able to dig at all, 1133 00:28:26,240 --> 00:28:27,999 so, better we take precautions. 1134 00:28:28,000 --> 00:28:28,239 so, better we take precautions. 1135 00:28:28,320 --> 00:28:29,999 Last year, storms ended their season early. 1136 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,999 Last year, storms ended their season early. 1137 00:28:32,000 --> 00:28:32,039 Last year, storms ended their season early. 1138 00:28:32,120 --> 00:28:33,999 If that happens this season, they won't hit their target, 1139 00:28:34,000 --> 00:28:35,519 If that happens this season, they won't hit their target, 1140 00:28:35,600 --> 00:28:35,999 and will lose the Dragonfly claim. 1141 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,759 and will lose the Dragonfly claim. 1142 00:28:39,160 --> 00:28:39,999 If we get rain here now, the hole will fill up, 1143 00:28:40,000 --> 00:28:41,999 If we get rain here now, the hole will fill up, 1144 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,079 If we get rain here now, the hole will fill up, 1145 00:28:42,160 --> 00:28:43,999 so we made some levee banks and pulled the gear out of the hole 1146 00:28:44,000 --> 00:28:45,319 so we made some levee banks and pulled the gear out of the hole 1147 00:28:45,400 --> 00:28:45,999 and we're prepared for it anyway. 1148 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,399 and we're prepared for it anyway. 1149 00:28:47,480 --> 00:28:47,999 In less than an hour, this site could be a mud bath. 1150 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,999 In less than an hour, this site could be a mud bath. 1151 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:51,239 In less than an hour, this site could be a mud bath. 1152 00:28:51,320 --> 00:28:51,999 Clouds are coming in, Greg. Don't like the look of them, eh? No. 1153 00:28:52,000 --> 00:28:53,999 Clouds are coming in, Greg. Don't like the look of them, eh? No. 1154 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,039 Clouds are coming in, Greg. Don't like the look of them, eh? No. 1155 00:28:55,120 --> 00:28:55,999 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 1156 00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,119 (THUNDER RUMBLING) 1157 00:28:57,200 --> 00:28:57,999 That's thunder. Looks like it's gonna rain, eh? 1158 00:28:58,000 --> 00:28:59,999 That's thunder. Looks like it's gonna rain, eh? 1159 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,079 That's thunder. Looks like it's gonna rain, eh? 1160 00:29:00,160 --> 00:29:01,999 For sure. 1161 00:29:02,000 --> 00:29:02,159 For sure. 1162 00:29:02,240 --> 00:29:03,999 Five inches here, we'll be flooded. That's it. 1163 00:29:04,000 --> 00:29:05,079 Five inches here, we'll be flooded. That's it. 1164 00:29:06,120 --> 00:29:07,999 NARRATOR: With the levees in place, it's now a race to get back to camp, 1165 00:29:08,000 --> 00:29:09,999 NARRATOR: With the levees in place, it's now a race to get back to camp, 1166 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:10,279 NARRATOR: With the levees in place, it's now a race to get back to camp, 1167 00:29:10,360 --> 00:29:11,999 before the storm breaks and floods the roads, stranding them. 1168 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,999 before the storm breaks and floods the roads, stranding them. 1169 00:29:14,000 --> 00:29:14,279 before the storm breaks and floods the roads, stranding them. 1170 00:29:14,360 --> 00:29:15,999 That's what's coming, mate. Yeah, it's a bit of nuisance rain, eh? 1171 00:29:16,000 --> 00:29:17,799 That's what's coming, mate. Yeah, it's a bit of nuisance rain, eh? 1172 00:29:17,880 --> 00:29:17,999 (BLEEP)-ing 45 degrees one day, 1173 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,999 (BLEEP)-ing 45 degrees one day, 1174 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:20,239 (BLEEP)-ing 45 degrees one day, 1175 00:29:20,320 --> 00:29:21,999 (BLEEP)-ing down the next day. Too right. 1176 00:29:22,000 --> 00:29:22,879 (BLEEP)-ing down the next day. Too right. 1177 00:29:41,680 --> 00:29:41,999 Oh, there's nothing we can do, Greg, we just have to... 1178 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,999 Oh, there's nothing we can do, Greg, we just have to... 1179 00:29:44,000 --> 00:29:45,079 Oh, there's nothing we can do, Greg, we just have to... 1180 00:29:45,160 --> 00:29:45,999 At least we got the levees up. Levee banks up. 1181 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:47,639 At least we got the levees up. Levee banks up. 1182 00:29:47,720 --> 00:29:47,999 Got the gear out of the hole, plenty of tucker. 1183 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,999 Got the gear out of the hole, plenty of tucker. 1184 00:29:50,000 --> 00:29:50,119 Got the gear out of the hole, plenty of tucker. 1185 00:29:50,200 --> 00:29:51,999 Sit her out, mate. That's it. 1186 00:29:52,000 --> 00:29:52,479 Sit her out, mate. That's it. 1187 00:29:52,560 --> 00:29:53,999 Last time we got stuck out here, it was three weeks. 1188 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,599 Last time we got stuck out here, it was three weeks. 1189 00:29:55,680 --> 00:29:55,999 Not much you can do when it rains. 1190 00:29:56,000 --> 00:29:57,719 Not much you can do when it rains. 1191 00:29:57,800 --> 00:29:57,999 NARRATOR: With only two weeks left of their season, 1192 00:29:58,000 --> 00:29:59,999 NARRATOR: With only two weeks left of their season, 1193 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,359 NARRATOR: With only two weeks left of their season, 1194 00:30:00,440 --> 00:30:01,999 and still $16,000 short... 1195 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:02,439 and still $16,000 short... 1196 00:30:02,520 --> 00:30:03,999 It's getting heavier. 1197 00:30:04,000 --> 00:30:04,079 It's getting heavier. 1198 00:30:04,160 --> 00:30:05,999 ..if they're stranded for three weeks this time, 1199 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,479 ..if they're stranded for three weeks this time, 1200 00:30:06,560 --> 00:30:07,999 they'll miss their target and lose their lease for good. 1201 00:30:08,000 --> 00:30:09,999 they'll miss their target and lose their lease for good. 1202 00:30:10,000 --> 00:30:10,399 they'll miss their target and lose their lease for good. 1203 00:30:25,240 --> 00:30:25,999 PETE: We'll pull it up and have a look. 1204 00:30:26,000 --> 00:30:27,239 PETE: We'll pull it up and have a look. 1205 00:30:27,320 --> 00:30:27,999 NARRATOR: In a last ditched effort to hit their $50,000 target, 1206 00:30:28,000 --> 00:30:29,999 NARRATOR: In a last ditched effort to hit their $50,000 target, 1207 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,959 NARRATOR: In a last ditched effort to hit their $50,000 target, 1208 00:30:32,040 --> 00:30:33,999 Pete Cooke has invented a prototype drill 1209 00:30:34,000 --> 00:30:34,559 Pete Cooke has invented a prototype drill 1210 00:30:34,640 --> 00:30:35,999 that can radically increase their search area underground. 1211 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,999 that can radically increase their search area underground. 1212 00:30:39,040 --> 00:30:39,999 Nicknamed the cookie-cutter, it can descend a nine-inch drill hole 1213 00:30:40,000 --> 00:30:41,999 Nicknamed the cookie-cutter, it can descend a nine-inch drill hole 1214 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,959 Nicknamed the cookie-cutter, it can descend a nine-inch drill hole 1215 00:30:43,040 --> 00:30:43,999 and excavate a wider area with its extendable arm, 1216 00:30:44,000 --> 00:30:45,999 and excavate a wider area with its extendable arm, 1217 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:46,679 and excavate a wider area with its extendable arm, 1218 00:30:46,760 --> 00:30:47,999 increasing the chances of hitting opal 16 fold. 1219 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,999 increasing the chances of hitting opal 16 fold. 1220 00:30:50,000 --> 00:30:50,839 increasing the chances of hitting opal 16 fold. 1221 00:30:52,360 --> 00:30:53,999 If it works, the cookie-cutter could get them to their target 1222 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:55,999 If it works, the cookie-cutter could get them to their target 1223 00:30:56,000 --> 00:30:56,239 If it works, the cookie-cutter could get them to their target 1224 00:30:56,320 --> 00:30:57,999 in just one load of dirt. 1225 00:30:58,000 --> 00:30:58,319 in just one load of dirt. 1226 00:30:58,400 --> 00:30:59,999 That's the dirt in there. 1227 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:00,399 That's the dirt in there. 1228 00:31:01,920 --> 00:31:01,999 That is a lot of dirt out of one nine-inch hole. 1229 00:31:02,000 --> 00:31:03,999 That is a lot of dirt out of one nine-inch hole. 1230 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,799 That is a lot of dirt out of one nine-inch hole. 1231 00:31:05,880 --> 00:31:05,999 Anyone who does opal mining would be impressed with that. 1232 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,999 Anyone who does opal mining would be impressed with that. 1233 00:31:08,000 --> 00:31:09,079 Anyone who does opal mining would be impressed with that. 1234 00:31:09,160 --> 00:31:09,999 No-one else has been able to do it. 1235 00:31:10,000 --> 00:31:11,159 No-one else has been able to do it. 1236 00:31:11,240 --> 00:31:11,999 But the only way to know if there's opal, is to wash it. 1237 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,999 But the only way to know if there's opal, is to wash it. 1238 00:31:14,000 --> 00:31:14,359 But the only way to know if there's opal, is to wash it. 1239 00:31:14,440 --> 00:31:15,999 PETE: Opal could be anywhere. 1240 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:16,439 PETE: Opal could be anywhere. 1241 00:31:16,520 --> 00:31:17,999 There could be a $100,000 gem in that clump of dirt. 1242 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,039 There could be a $100,000 gem in that clump of dirt. 1243 00:31:19,120 --> 00:31:19,999 So it's gotta be washed. 1244 00:31:20,000 --> 00:31:21,279 So it's gotta be washed. 1245 00:31:21,360 --> 00:31:21,999 The brothers want to wash the dirt as soon as possible after drilling. 1246 00:31:22,000 --> 00:31:23,999 The brothers want to wash the dirt as soon as possible after drilling. 1247 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,839 The brothers want to wash the dirt as soon as possible after drilling. 1248 00:31:25,920 --> 00:31:25,999 And that means washing it on the claim. 1249 00:31:26,000 --> 00:31:27,999 And that means washing it on the claim. 1250 00:31:28,000 --> 00:31:28,639 And that means washing it on the claim. 1251 00:31:32,160 --> 00:31:33,999 Maverick inventor Pete has come up with an answer for that, too. 1252 00:31:34,000 --> 00:31:35,999 Maverick inventor Pete has come up with an answer for that, too. 1253 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,079 Maverick inventor Pete has come up with an answer for that, too. 1254 00:31:37,120 --> 00:31:37,999 The Whirlpool 1000, 1255 00:31:38,000 --> 00:31:39,119 The Whirlpool 1000, 1256 00:31:39,200 --> 00:31:39,999 is a giant washing machine that sits on the front of a loader. 1257 00:31:40,000 --> 00:31:41,999 is a giant washing machine that sits on the front of a loader. 1258 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,079 is a giant washing machine that sits on the front of a loader. 1259 00:31:44,440 --> 00:31:45,999 After three months in development, 1260 00:31:46,000 --> 00:31:46,639 After three months in development, 1261 00:31:46,720 --> 00:31:47,999 it too is having its maiden voyage. 1262 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,199 it too is having its maiden voyage. 1263 00:31:49,280 --> 00:31:49,999 PETE: A little bit of trepidation 1264 00:31:50,000 --> 00:31:51,279 PETE: A little bit of trepidation 1265 00:31:51,360 --> 00:31:51,999 cos it never goes as smooth as you hope it will. 1266 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:53,999 cos it never goes as smooth as you hope it will. 1267 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,359 cos it never goes as smooth as you hope it will. 1268 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,999 With the 200 litres of dirt in the barrel, 1269 00:32:02,000 --> 00:32:02,959 With the 200 litres of dirt in the barrel, 1270 00:32:03,040 --> 00:32:03,999 14 rubber paddles agitate the mixture, 1271 00:32:04,000 --> 00:32:05,999 14 rubber paddles agitate the mixture, 1272 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,119 14 rubber paddles agitate the mixture, 1273 00:32:06,200 --> 00:32:07,999 washing away the earth, 1274 00:32:08,000 --> 00:32:08,199 washing away the earth, 1275 00:32:08,280 --> 00:32:09,999 until all that is left is hard rocks, and any opal. 1276 00:32:10,000 --> 00:32:11,759 until all that is left is hard rocks, and any opal. 1277 00:32:11,840 --> 00:32:11,999 Seems to be muddying up and washing down, so, yeah. 1278 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:13,999 Seems to be muddying up and washing down, so, yeah. 1279 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:15,999 Seems to be muddying up and washing down, so, yeah. 1280 00:32:16,000 --> 00:32:16,479 Seems to be muddying up and washing down, so, yeah. 1281 00:32:16,560 --> 00:32:17,999 Doing what its meant to. 1282 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,559 Doing what its meant to. 1283 00:32:18,640 --> 00:32:19,999 In his first season hunting opal, 1284 00:32:20,000 --> 00:32:21,399 In his first season hunting opal, 1285 00:32:21,480 --> 00:32:21,999 Sam is hoping for something big to convince him to stay. 1286 00:32:22,000 --> 00:32:23,999 Sam is hoping for something big to convince him to stay. 1287 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,359 Sam is hoping for something big to convince him to stay. 1288 00:32:26,840 --> 00:32:27,999 I dream of millions. 1289 00:32:28,000 --> 00:32:28,839 I dream of millions. 1290 00:32:28,920 --> 00:32:29,999 I dream of pulling out, you know, 1291 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,319 I dream of pulling out, you know, 1292 00:32:31,400 --> 00:32:31,999 hitting a pocket of just hundreds of thousands of dollars. 1293 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:33,999 hitting a pocket of just hundreds of thousands of dollars. 1294 00:32:34,000 --> 00:32:34,999 hitting a pocket of just hundreds of thousands of dollars. 1295 00:32:40,320 --> 00:32:41,999 After an hour of washing, it's time to check the results. 1296 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,999 After an hour of washing, it's time to check the results. 1297 00:32:44,000 --> 00:32:44,319 After an hour of washing, it's time to check the results. 1298 00:32:46,200 --> 00:32:47,999 I did have a dream last night, dreaming about opal. 1299 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,399 I did have a dream last night, dreaming about opal. 1300 00:32:49,480 --> 00:32:49,999 But time to stop dreaming about it 1301 00:32:50,000 --> 00:32:51,999 But time to stop dreaming about it 1302 00:32:52,000 --> 00:32:52,039 But time to stop dreaming about it 1303 00:32:52,120 --> 00:32:53,999 and hopefully find some. That'd be nice. 1304 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,359 and hopefully find some. That'd be nice. 1305 00:32:55,440 --> 00:32:55,999 This is the moment of truth. 1306 00:32:56,000 --> 00:32:57,439 This is the moment of truth. 1307 00:33:05,960 --> 00:33:05,999 Yeah, little bit of green in there, too. Just a tinge. 1308 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,999 Yeah, little bit of green in there, too. Just a tinge. 1309 00:33:08,000 --> 00:33:09,079 Yeah, little bit of green in there, too. Just a tinge. 1310 00:33:09,160 --> 00:33:09,999 I think they call that duck (BLEEP) green. Duck (BLEEP) green? 1311 00:33:10,000 --> 00:33:11,999 I think they call that duck (BLEEP) green. Duck (BLEEP) green? 1312 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:12,119 I think they call that duck (BLEEP) green. Duck (BLEEP) green? 1313 00:33:12,200 --> 00:33:13,999 That's the official name for that. (BOTH LAUGHING) 1314 00:33:14,000 --> 00:33:14,799 That's the official name for that. (BOTH LAUGHING) 1315 00:33:19,920 --> 00:33:19,999 Little bit of purple. 1316 00:33:20,000 --> 00:33:21,919 Little bit of purple. 1317 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:23,999 Look at this one. Oh, look at the colour in that. 1318 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,759 Look at this one. Oh, look at the colour in that. 1319 00:33:24,840 --> 00:33:25,999 That's a big chunk. That's what we're after, isn't it? 1320 00:33:26,000 --> 00:33:27,399 That's a big chunk. That's what we're after, isn't it? 1321 00:33:27,480 --> 00:33:27,999 Yeah, yeah. Could be a couple of grand there. 1322 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:29,639 Yeah, yeah. Could be a couple of grand there. 1323 00:33:29,720 --> 00:33:29,999 That would be all right. Maybe. That's not bad out of a drill hole. 1324 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,999 That would be all right. Maybe. That's not bad out of a drill hole. 1325 00:33:32,000 --> 00:33:32,839 That would be all right. Maybe. That's not bad out of a drill hole. 1326 00:33:32,920 --> 00:33:33,999 No! Happy with that. Yeah, this is what we wanted to happen. 1327 00:33:34,000 --> 00:33:35,839 No! Happy with that. Yeah, this is what we wanted to happen. 1328 00:33:35,920 --> 00:33:35,999 So all the mucking round and trying the new idea... 1329 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,999 So all the mucking round and trying the new idea... 1330 00:33:38,000 --> 00:33:38,999 So all the mucking round and trying the new idea... 1331 00:33:39,080 --> 00:33:39,999 That's proved it, that's shown you can bring up opal. 1332 00:33:40,000 --> 00:33:41,999 That's proved it, that's shown you can bring up opal. 1333 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:42,919 That's proved it, that's shown you can bring up opal. 1334 00:33:43,920 --> 00:33:43,999 Hopefully they cut into some nice stones, turn it into a bit of money. 1335 00:33:44,000 --> 00:33:45,999 Hopefully they cut into some nice stones, turn it into a bit of money. 1336 00:33:46,000 --> 00:33:47,999 Hopefully they cut into some nice stones, turn it into a bit of money. 1337 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,159 Hopefully they cut into some nice stones, turn it into a bit of money. 1338 00:33:48,240 --> 00:33:49,999 But will it be enough to make the $31,000 they need to break even? 1339 00:33:50,000 --> 00:33:51,999 But will it be enough to make the $31,000 they need to break even? 1340 00:33:52,000 --> 00:33:53,439 But will it be enough to make the $31,000 they need to break even? 1341 00:33:58,840 --> 00:33:59,999 At Dragonfly claim, 1342 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,839 At Dragonfly claim, 1343 00:34:00,920 --> 00:34:01,999 120km from the nearest town, 1344 00:34:02,000 --> 00:34:03,599 120km from the nearest town, 1345 00:34:03,680 --> 00:34:03,999 Boulder Boys, Aaron and Greg, are sitting out the monsoon storm. 1346 00:34:04,000 --> 00:34:05,999 Boulder Boys, Aaron and Greg, are sitting out the monsoon storm. 1347 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,679 Boulder Boys, Aaron and Greg, are sitting out the monsoon storm. 1348 00:34:07,760 --> 00:34:07,999 It's good to keep warm, don't wanna get a cold. 1349 00:34:08,000 --> 00:34:09,999 It's good to keep warm, don't wanna get a cold. 1350 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:10,279 It's good to keep warm, don't wanna get a cold. 1351 00:34:11,320 --> 00:34:11,999 If it floods their mine, their season will be over. 1352 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,999 If it floods their mine, their season will be over. 1353 00:34:14,000 --> 00:34:14,599 If it floods their mine, their season will be over. 1354 00:34:14,680 --> 00:34:15,999 They won't hit their target and will lose the lease on the claim. 1355 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:17,999 They won't hit their target and will lose the lease on the claim. 1356 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:18,399 They won't hit their target and will lose the lease on the claim. 1357 00:34:19,680 --> 00:34:19,999 For Aaron, that would be a disaster. 1358 00:34:20,000 --> 00:34:21,999 For Aaron, that would be a disaster. 1359 00:34:22,000 --> 00:34:22,439 For Aaron, that would be a disaster. 1360 00:34:22,520 --> 00:34:23,999 40 days and 40 nights. 1361 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,199 40 days and 40 nights. 1362 00:34:24,280 --> 00:34:25,999 The claim was once his father's 1363 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:26,279 The claim was once his father's 1364 00:34:26,360 --> 00:34:27,999 and he's already sacrificed much to keep it. 1365 00:34:28,000 --> 00:34:29,799 and he's already sacrificed much to keep it. 1366 00:34:29,880 --> 00:34:29,999 I sold my property in Sarina 1367 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,999 I sold my property in Sarina 1368 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:32,519 I sold my property in Sarina 1369 00:34:32,600 --> 00:34:33,999 and give up a good-paying job. 1370 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:34,799 and give up a good-paying job. 1371 00:34:34,880 --> 00:34:35,999 Dad was getting old, someone had to take over. 1372 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,999 Dad was getting old, someone had to take over. 1373 00:34:38,000 --> 00:34:38,239 Dad was getting old, someone had to take over. 1374 00:34:39,320 --> 00:34:39,999 That's what we're doing. 1375 00:34:40,000 --> 00:34:41,319 That's what we're doing. 1376 00:34:41,400 --> 00:34:41,999 Looks like the rain's clearing. 1377 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,959 Looks like the rain's clearing. 1378 00:34:44,040 --> 00:34:45,999 We should go to work. We're going to, mate. 1379 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:46,199 We should go to work. We're going to, mate. 1380 00:34:46,280 --> 00:34:47,999 Bit of water laying around, not much, Greg. Yeah. 1381 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,559 Bit of water laying around, not much, Greg. Yeah. 1382 00:34:49,640 --> 00:34:49,999 NARRATOR: The worst of the storm has missed their claim. 1383 00:34:50,000 --> 00:34:51,999 NARRATOR: The worst of the storm has missed their claim. 1384 00:34:52,000 --> 00:34:52,799 NARRATOR: The worst of the storm has missed their claim. 1385 00:34:52,880 --> 00:34:53,999 And Aaron and Greg waste no time getting mining again. 1386 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,999 And Aaron and Greg waste no time getting mining again. 1387 00:34:56,000 --> 00:34:56,039 And Aaron and Greg waste no time getting mining again. 1388 00:34:57,040 --> 00:34:57,999 I'm excited. The rain's gone. 1389 00:34:58,000 --> 00:34:59,719 I'm excited. The rain's gone. 1390 00:34:59,800 --> 00:34:59,999 Opal gods might be working, mate. 1391 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,799 Opal gods might be working, mate. 1392 00:35:05,400 --> 00:35:05,999 My goal is to find enough opal, 1393 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,479 My goal is to find enough opal, 1394 00:35:07,560 --> 00:35:07,999 and pay my dad's estate out. 1395 00:35:08,000 --> 00:35:09,559 and pay my dad's estate out. 1396 00:35:09,640 --> 00:35:09,999 It's what I wanna do. 1397 00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,999 It's what I wanna do. 1398 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,159 It's what I wanna do. 1399 00:35:12,240 --> 00:35:13,999 I should've maybe went and got a job, 1400 00:35:14,000 --> 00:35:14,799 I should've maybe went and got a job, 1401 00:35:14,880 --> 00:35:15,999 but I'm here now, so I gotta keep goin' with it. 1402 00:35:16,000 --> 00:35:17,199 but I'm here now, so I gotta keep goin' with it. 1403 00:35:26,320 --> 00:35:27,999 There you go. There was green there. 1404 00:35:28,000 --> 00:35:28,319 There you go. There was green there. 1405 00:35:28,400 --> 00:35:29,999 Every colour, eh? Yeah. 1406 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,399 Every colour, eh? Yeah. 1407 00:35:30,480 --> 00:35:31,999 That's nice tracing. Imagine seams full of that stuff, Greg. 1408 00:35:32,000 --> 00:35:33,999 That's nice tracing. Imagine seams full of that stuff, Greg. 1409 00:35:34,000 --> 00:35:34,719 That's nice tracing. Imagine seams full of that stuff, Greg. 1410 00:35:34,800 --> 00:35:35,999 You don't get much better trace than that. 1411 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,679 You don't get much better trace than that. 1412 00:35:37,760 --> 00:35:37,999 Take it all, mate. 1413 00:35:38,000 --> 00:35:39,759 Take it all, mate. 1414 00:35:39,840 --> 00:35:39,999 Hey! Have a look at this. 1415 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:41,839 Hey! Have a look at this. 1416 00:35:43,520 --> 00:35:43,999 Nice colour. 1417 00:35:44,000 --> 00:35:45,519 Nice colour. 1418 00:35:47,560 --> 00:35:47,999 That's getting a bit better, Greg. Oh, look at that one. Oh, mate. 1419 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,999 That's getting a bit better, Greg. Oh, look at that one. Oh, mate. 1420 00:35:50,000 --> 00:35:51,199 That's getting a bit better, Greg. Oh, look at that one. Oh, mate. 1421 00:35:51,280 --> 00:35:51,999 I reckon Dad would be proud of us for digging the Dragonfly, 1422 00:35:52,000 --> 00:35:53,999 I reckon Dad would be proud of us for digging the Dragonfly, 1423 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:54,199 I reckon Dad would be proud of us for digging the Dragonfly, 1424 00:35:54,280 --> 00:35:55,999 try to finish the last 10%. 1425 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:56,279 try to finish the last 10%. 1426 00:35:56,360 --> 00:35:57,999 It won't be easy, nothing's easy in life. 1427 00:35:58,000 --> 00:35:58,839 It won't be easy, nothing's easy in life. 1428 00:35:58,920 --> 00:35:59,999 Get a few grand for that, eh? 1429 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,919 Get a few grand for that, eh? 1430 00:36:01,000 --> 00:36:01,999 Yeah, we'll get five grand for it. 1431 00:36:02,000 --> 00:36:03,439 Yeah, we'll get five grand for it. 1432 00:36:03,520 --> 00:36:03,999 There's still a few other pieces of it, so... 1433 00:36:04,000 --> 00:36:05,559 There's still a few other pieces of it, so... 1434 00:36:05,640 --> 00:36:05,999 Yeah. We'll be able to get more diesel 1435 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,639 Yeah. We'll be able to get more diesel 1436 00:36:07,720 --> 00:36:07,999 a bit more tucker and keep going. Yeah. 1437 00:36:08,000 --> 00:36:09,719 a bit more tucker and keep going. Yeah. 1438 00:36:09,800 --> 00:36:09,999 The Boulder Boys' opal is good quality boulder opal. 1439 00:36:10,000 --> 00:36:11,999 The Boulder Boys' opal is good quality boulder opal. 1440 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,239 The Boulder Boys' opal is good quality boulder opal. 1441 00:36:13,320 --> 00:36:13,999 Mainly blue-green, with some valuable red and yellow. 1442 00:36:14,000 --> 00:36:15,999 Mainly blue-green, with some valuable red and yellow. 1443 00:36:16,000 --> 00:36:17,559 Mainly blue-green, with some valuable red and yellow. 1444 00:36:17,640 --> 00:36:17,999 And they have a good ten kilograms, 1445 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,999 And they have a good ten kilograms, 1446 00:36:20,000 --> 00:36:20,079 And they have a good ten kilograms, 1447 00:36:20,160 --> 00:36:21,999 making its value approximately $5,000. 1448 00:36:22,000 --> 00:36:23,639 making its value approximately $5,000. 1449 00:36:25,400 --> 00:36:25,999 This brings them within reach of their season target. 1450 00:36:26,000 --> 00:36:27,999 This brings them within reach of their season target. 1451 00:36:28,000 --> 00:36:29,159 This brings them within reach of their season target. 1452 00:36:29,240 --> 00:36:29,999 But with just two weeks to go, and more storms on the way, 1453 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,999 But with just two weeks to go, and more storms on the way, 1454 00:36:32,000 --> 00:36:33,439 But with just two weeks to go, and more storms on the way, 1455 00:36:33,520 --> 00:36:33,999 Aaron and Greg are going to have to race to the finish. 1456 00:36:34,000 --> 00:36:35,999 Aaron and Greg are going to have to race to the finish. 1457 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,999 Aaron and Greg are going to have to race to the finish. 1458 00:36:49,520 --> 00:36:49,999 All right. 1459 00:36:50,000 --> 00:36:51,519 All right. 1460 00:36:57,200 --> 00:36:57,999 Look, I've had a bit of a think, 1461 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,199 Look, I've had a bit of a think, 1462 00:37:00,680 --> 00:37:01,999 this parcel here has some brilliant stones 1463 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:03,999 this parcel here has some brilliant stones 1464 00:37:04,000 --> 00:37:04,959 this parcel here has some brilliant stones 1465 00:37:05,040 --> 00:37:05,999 but I can't really see six grand there, or $6,300. 1466 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,999 but I can't really see six grand there, or $6,300. 1467 00:37:08,000 --> 00:37:09,679 but I can't really see six grand there, or $6,300. 1468 00:37:11,800 --> 00:37:11,999 I'm thinking around the four mark. 1469 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,799 I'm thinking around the four mark. 1470 00:37:15,000 --> 00:37:15,999 No. 1471 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:16,999 No. 1472 00:37:17,080 --> 00:37:17,999 I can pull one stone out of there... 1473 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,079 I can pull one stone out of there... 1474 00:37:20,800 --> 00:37:21,999 $1,500 stone there. 1475 00:37:22,000 --> 00:37:23,399 $1,500 stone there. 1476 00:37:24,800 --> 00:37:25,999 Yeah, it's a cracker, that one. 1477 00:37:26,000 --> 00:37:26,799 Yeah, it's a cracker, that one. 1478 00:37:26,880 --> 00:37:27,999 It's only rubbed, not polished. Hm. 1479 00:37:28,000 --> 00:37:29,639 It's only rubbed, not polished. Hm. 1480 00:37:31,640 --> 00:37:31,999 Um, in terms of this stuff here... 1481 00:37:32,000 --> 00:37:33,719 Um, in terms of this stuff here... 1482 00:37:33,800 --> 00:37:33,999 Um, you know, eight grand, 1483 00:37:34,000 --> 00:37:35,999 Um, you know, eight grand, 1484 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,519 Um, you know, eight grand, 1485 00:37:36,600 --> 00:37:37,999 you want eight and a half, I'll take it for eight. 1486 00:37:38,000 --> 00:37:38,999 you want eight and a half, I'll take it for eight. 1487 00:37:42,600 --> 00:37:43,999 Yeah, we can do that. 1488 00:37:44,000 --> 00:37:44,599 Yeah, we can do that. 1489 00:37:51,720 --> 00:37:51,999 If you offered me five and a half, I'd consider it. 1490 00:37:52,000 --> 00:37:53,999 If you offered me five and a half, I'd consider it. 1491 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,919 If you offered me five and a half, I'd consider it. 1492 00:37:56,000 --> 00:37:57,999 But I could... 1493 00:38:00,120 --> 00:38:01,999 (SIGHS) Would you take four and a half? 1494 00:38:02,000 --> 00:38:02,119 (SIGHS) Would you take four and a half? 1495 00:38:04,640 --> 00:38:05,999 Couldn't do it, man. 1496 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,759 Couldn't do it, man. 1497 00:38:06,840 --> 00:38:07,999 I'll get six for it. 1498 00:38:08,000 --> 00:38:09,199 I'll get six for it. 1499 00:38:10,320 --> 00:38:11,999 I think you'd be surprised when that's cut... 1500 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,479 I think you'd be surprised when that's cut... 1501 00:38:13,520 --> 00:38:13,999 ..the handful you'll have of decent stones. 1502 00:38:14,000 --> 00:38:15,999 ..the handful you'll have of decent stones. 1503 00:38:16,000 --> 00:38:16,679 ..the handful you'll have of decent stones. 1504 00:38:20,800 --> 00:38:21,999 You know, I've brought... I've got five with me in my pocket. 1505 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:23,719 You know, I've brought... I've got five with me in my pocket. 1506 00:38:27,760 --> 00:38:27,999 Even though, you know, it's $1,000 too much more than 1507 00:38:28,000 --> 00:38:29,999 Even though, you know, it's $1,000 too much more than 1508 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,719 Even though, you know, it's $1,000 too much more than 1509 00:38:31,800 --> 00:38:31,999 what I really want to pay. 1510 00:38:32,000 --> 00:38:33,799 what I really want to pay. 1511 00:38:34,920 --> 00:38:35,999 If you're happy with that, I can... That's pretty much, you know... 1512 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,999 If you're happy with that, I can... That's pretty much, you know... 1513 00:38:38,000 --> 00:38:38,079 If you're happy with that, I can... That's pretty much, you know... 1514 00:38:38,160 --> 00:38:39,999 Since you're taking that one, 1515 00:38:40,000 --> 00:38:40,159 Since you're taking that one, 1516 00:38:40,240 --> 00:38:41,999 I suppose I'll bend a bit on this one. 1517 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,479 I suppose I'll bend a bit on this one. 1518 00:38:43,560 --> 00:38:43,999 Um, if it's cash today, I'll take five for it. 1519 00:38:44,000 --> 00:38:45,999 Um, if it's cash today, I'll take five for it. 1520 00:38:46,000 --> 00:38:47,999 Um, if it's cash today, I'll take five for it. 1521 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,279 Um, if it's cash today, I'll take five for it. 1522 00:38:48,360 --> 00:38:49,999 Five and eight. 1523 00:38:50,000 --> 00:38:50,359 Five and eight. 1524 00:38:51,360 --> 00:38:51,999 All right. If you're happy with that... 1525 00:38:52,000 --> 00:38:53,359 All right. If you're happy with that... 1526 00:38:53,440 --> 00:38:53,999 then you can keep mining and... Let's do it then. 1527 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,679 then you can keep mining and... Let's do it then. 1528 00:38:55,760 --> 00:38:55,999 All right. Deal. All right. Thanks, Jamie. 1529 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:57,999 All right. Deal. All right. Thanks, Jamie. 1530 00:38:58,080 --> 00:38:59,999 No worries. All right. 1531 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,279 No worries. All right. 1532 00:39:01,360 --> 00:39:01,999 We'll pack this up. I'll give you the cash for the opal. 1533 00:39:02,000 --> 00:39:03,999 We'll pack this up. I'll give you the cash for the opal. 1534 00:39:04,000 --> 00:39:04,759 We'll pack this up. I'll give you the cash for the opal. 1535 00:39:05,840 --> 00:39:05,999 ..450, 500, 550, 600. I'll just count them out. 1536 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,999 ..450, 500, 550, 600. I'll just count them out. 1537 00:39:08,000 --> 00:39:08,839 ..450, 500, 550, 600. I'll just count them out. 1538 00:39:10,520 --> 00:39:11,999 So that's all there, anyway. 1539 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:12,519 So that's all there, anyway. 1540 00:39:12,600 --> 00:39:13,999 Look, thanks again. No worries. 1541 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:14,599 Look, thanks again. No worries. 1542 00:39:14,680 --> 00:39:15,999 Thanks for seeing me and showing me the opal and... 1543 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:17,239 Thanks for seeing me and showing me the opal and... 1544 00:39:17,320 --> 00:39:17,999 letting me buy it, it's good. Yeah. 1545 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,519 letting me buy it, it's good. Yeah. 1546 00:39:19,600 --> 00:39:19,999 All righty. 1547 00:39:20,000 --> 00:39:21,599 All righty. 1548 00:39:21,680 --> 00:39:21,999 We're leaving Mintabie today with $13,000 1549 00:39:22,000 --> 00:39:23,999 We're leaving Mintabie today with $13,000 1550 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,439 We're leaving Mintabie today with $13,000 1551 00:39:24,520 --> 00:39:25,999 of really good opal. 1552 00:39:26,000 --> 00:39:26,799 of really good opal. 1553 00:39:26,880 --> 00:39:27,999 I've seen some beautiful stones in there, you know. 1554 00:39:28,000 --> 00:39:29,319 I've seen some beautiful stones in there, you know. 1555 00:39:29,400 --> 00:39:29,999 Some brilliant, brilliant stones. 1556 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,679 Some brilliant, brilliant stones. 1557 00:39:31,760 --> 00:39:31,999 I'm hoping to triple my money, I want $39,000. 1558 00:39:32,000 --> 00:39:33,999 I'm hoping to triple my money, I want $39,000. 1559 00:39:34,000 --> 00:39:35,839 I'm hoping to triple my money, I want $39,000. 1560 00:39:35,920 --> 00:39:35,999 NARRATOR: A three-fold profit on these stones would bring Justin 1561 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,999 NARRATOR: A three-fold profit on these stones would bring Justin 1562 00:39:38,000 --> 00:39:39,519 NARRATOR: A three-fold profit on these stones would bring Justin 1563 00:39:39,600 --> 00:39:39,999 over halfway to his target, with time for one last dig 1564 00:39:40,000 --> 00:39:41,999 over halfway to his target, with time for one last dig 1565 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,719 over halfway to his target, with time for one last dig 1566 00:39:43,800 --> 00:39:43,999 before the season ends. 1567 00:39:44,000 --> 00:39:45,799 before the season ends. 1568 00:39:47,440 --> 00:39:47,999 I still think there's opal at Vino. 1569 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,799 I still think there's opal at Vino. 1570 00:39:49,880 --> 00:39:49,999 You know, I still have a gut feeling 1571 00:39:50,000 --> 00:39:51,999 You know, I still have a gut feeling 1572 00:39:52,080 --> 00:39:53,999 that, you know, I haven't hit it yet, but I will. 1573 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,559 that, you know, I haven't hit it yet, but I will. 1574 00:39:54,640 --> 00:39:55,999 There will be a beautiful vertical sitting there somewhere, 1575 00:39:56,000 --> 00:39:57,719 There will be a beautiful vertical sitting there somewhere, 1576 00:39:57,800 --> 00:39:57,999 such beautiful opal. You know, that's what I'm waiting for. 1577 00:39:58,000 --> 00:39:59,999 such beautiful opal. You know, that's what I'm waiting for. 1578 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,079 such beautiful opal. You know, that's what I'm waiting for. 1579 00:40:01,160 --> 00:40:01,999 That's my dream. 1580 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,159 That's my dream. 1581 00:40:09,760 --> 00:40:09,999 I want to see the tips of them fingers rubbed red raw, mate. Yeah. 1582 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,999 I want to see the tips of them fingers rubbed red raw, mate. Yeah. 1583 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,439 I want to see the tips of them fingers rubbed red raw, mate. Yeah. 1584 00:40:13,520 --> 00:40:13,999 NARRATOR: Pete Cooke and apprentice Sam Westra 1585 00:40:14,000 --> 00:40:15,999 NARRATOR: Pete Cooke and apprentice Sam Westra 1586 00:40:16,080 --> 00:40:17,999 are hoping their last dig of the season 1587 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,519 are hoping their last dig of the season 1588 00:40:18,600 --> 00:40:19,999 has turned up enough opal 1589 00:40:20,000 --> 00:40:20,599 has turned up enough opal 1590 00:40:20,680 --> 00:40:21,999 to make the $31,000 they need to hit their target. 1591 00:40:22,000 --> 00:40:23,999 to make the $31,000 they need to hit their target. 1592 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,679 to make the $31,000 they need to hit their target. 1593 00:40:25,840 --> 00:40:25,999 I dream of stones so beautiful 1594 00:40:26,000 --> 00:40:27,999 I dream of stones so beautiful 1595 00:40:28,000 --> 00:40:28,039 I dream of stones so beautiful 1596 00:40:28,120 --> 00:40:29,999 you just don't wanna put them down. 1597 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,119 you just don't wanna put them down. 1598 00:40:30,200 --> 00:40:31,999 Sam's got the technique right. 1599 00:40:32,000 --> 00:40:32,199 Sam's got the technique right. 1600 00:40:32,280 --> 00:40:33,999 Just try to go down on the face of it 1601 00:40:34,000 --> 00:40:34,279 Just try to go down on the face of it 1602 00:40:34,360 --> 00:40:35,999 and get the sand out of the face. 1603 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,559 and get the sand out of the face. 1604 00:40:39,200 --> 00:40:39,999 We're getting a little pile of colours out of it. 1605 00:40:40,000 --> 00:40:41,999 We're getting a little pile of colours out of it. 1606 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,039 We're getting a little pile of colours out of it. 1607 00:40:43,760 --> 00:40:43,999 NARRATOR: This is black opal 1608 00:40:44,000 --> 00:40:45,919 NARRATOR: This is black opal 1609 00:40:46,000 --> 00:40:47,999 worth up to $35,000 for just a fifth of a gram. 1610 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,959 worth up to $35,000 for just a fifth of a gram. 1611 00:40:50,040 --> 00:40:51,999 See what buyers are around and I'll see if we can do a deal. 1612 00:40:52,000 --> 00:40:53,559 See what buyers are around and I'll see if we can do a deal. 1613 00:40:55,640 --> 00:40:55,999 But this late in the season, 1614 00:40:56,000 --> 00:40:57,639 But this late in the season, 1615 00:40:57,720 --> 00:40:57,999 most buyers have spent all their money. 1616 00:40:58,000 --> 00:40:59,999 most buyers have spent all their money. 1617 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,359 most buyers have spent all their money. 1618 00:41:00,440 --> 00:41:01,999 Pete will have a tough time selling his stones. 1619 00:41:02,000 --> 00:41:03,439 Pete will have a tough time selling his stones. 1620 00:41:04,680 --> 00:41:05,999 Carl Babic is one of the only buyers still in town. 1621 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,999 Carl Babic is one of the only buyers still in town. 1622 00:41:08,000 --> 00:41:08,039 Carl Babic is one of the only buyers still in town. 1623 00:41:08,120 --> 00:41:09,999 Some pretty little stones there. 1624 00:41:10,000 --> 00:41:10,119 Some pretty little stones there. 1625 00:41:10,200 --> 00:41:11,999 Yeah, they've got ten stones, each parcel. 1626 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:12,719 Yeah, they've got ten stones, each parcel. 1627 00:41:12,800 --> 00:41:13,999 Oh, look, there's some fantastic colour there. 1628 00:41:14,000 --> 00:41:15,439 Oh, look, there's some fantastic colour there. 1629 00:41:15,520 --> 00:41:15,999 That's good classic, you know, opal multi-colour. 1630 00:41:16,000 --> 00:41:17,919 That's good classic, you know, opal multi-colour. 1631 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,999 OK. 1632 00:41:20,080 --> 00:41:21,999 Anything else? 1633 00:41:22,000 --> 00:41:22,079 Anything else? 1634 00:41:26,520 --> 00:41:27,999 There's a bit more red under there. 1635 00:41:28,000 --> 00:41:28,519 There's a bit more red under there. 1636 00:41:28,600 --> 00:41:29,999 Yeah, you can kind of, see it coming through, can't you? Yeah. 1637 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,759 Yeah, you can kind of, see it coming through, can't you? Yeah. 1638 00:41:33,760 --> 00:41:33,999 This one? 1639 00:41:34,000 --> 00:41:35,759 This one? 1640 00:41:38,760 --> 00:41:39,999 Keeping the best till last, eh? 1641 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:40,759 Keeping the best till last, eh? 1642 00:41:44,680 --> 00:41:45,999 Well, I've admired them for long enough. 1643 00:41:46,000 --> 00:41:47,159 Well, I've admired them for long enough. 1644 00:41:47,240 --> 00:41:47,999 Mm-hm. What are we talkin' about here? 1645 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,239 Mm-hm. What are we talkin' about here? 1646 00:41:49,320 --> 00:41:49,999 You interested in the whole package, the whole...? 1647 00:41:50,000 --> 00:41:51,799 You interested in the whole package, the whole...? 1648 00:41:51,880 --> 00:41:51,999 For the whole parcel. What are we lookin' at? 1649 00:41:52,000 --> 00:41:53,999 For the whole parcel. What are we lookin' at? 1650 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,439 For the whole parcel. What are we lookin' at? 1651 00:41:54,520 --> 00:41:55,999 Pete can't push too hard, 1652 00:41:56,000 --> 00:41:56,799 Pete can't push too hard, 1653 00:41:56,880 --> 00:41:57,999 or he risks losing the entire deal. 1654 00:41:58,000 --> 00:41:59,239 or he risks losing the entire deal. 1655 00:42:00,360 --> 00:42:01,999 I'd like to sell it as a parcel. 1656 00:42:02,000 --> 00:42:02,839 I'd like to sell it as a parcel. 1657 00:42:09,000 --> 00:42:09,999 Even $20,000. (LAUGHING) 1658 00:42:10,000 --> 00:42:11,999 Even $20,000. (LAUGHING) 1659 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,439 Even $20,000. (LAUGHING) 1660 00:42:12,520 --> 00:42:13,999 You've got your price. 1661 00:42:14,000 --> 00:42:14,519 You've got your price. 1662 00:42:16,960 --> 00:42:17,999 What about 16? 1663 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,959 What about 16? 1664 00:42:19,040 --> 00:42:19,999 Fifteen and a half. 1665 00:42:20,000 --> 00:42:21,039 Fifteen and a half. 1666 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,999 If Pete sells now, he won't hit his target. 1667 00:42:26,000 --> 00:42:27,159 If Pete sells now, he won't hit his target. 1668 00:42:27,240 --> 00:42:27,999 But if he holds out for another buyer, 1669 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,719 But if he holds out for another buyer, 1670 00:42:29,800 --> 00:42:29,999 he may get even less. 1671 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,999 he may get even less. 1672 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:32,119 he may get even less. 1673 00:42:36,120 --> 00:42:37,999 (CLEARS THROAT) 1674 00:42:38,000 --> 00:42:38,119 (CLEARS THROAT) 1675 00:42:38,200 --> 00:42:39,999 All right. Yeah. I think we can do it for $15,500. Yep. 1676 00:42:40,000 --> 00:42:41,079 All right. Yeah. I think we can do it for $15,500. Yep. 1677 00:42:41,160 --> 00:42:41,999 Thanks, Carl. That's great. That's a reasonable offer. 1678 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,919 Thanks, Carl. That's great. That's a reasonable offer. 1679 00:42:44,000 --> 00:42:45,999 Have to go find some more. Now we got to get some more, mate, that's the problem. 1680 00:42:46,000 --> 00:42:47,999 Have to go find some more. Now we got to get some more, mate, that's the problem. 1681 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,399 Have to go find some more. Now we got to get some more, mate, that's the problem. 1682 00:42:48,480 --> 00:42:49,999 It's enough to keep them in business. 1683 00:42:50,000 --> 00:42:51,439 It's enough to keep them in business. 1684 00:42:51,520 --> 00:42:51,999 At the end of the day, you just gotta get a deal 1685 00:42:52,000 --> 00:42:53,799 At the end of the day, you just gotta get a deal 1686 00:42:53,880 --> 00:42:53,999 where everyone's happy and then you can do a deal. 1687 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,999 where everyone's happy and then you can do a deal. 1688 00:42:56,000 --> 00:42:56,319 where everyone's happy and then you can do a deal. 1689 00:42:56,400 --> 00:42:57,999 Time to celebrate and welcome in the newest member of the team. 1690 00:42:58,000 --> 00:42:59,999 Time to celebrate and welcome in the newest member of the team. 1691 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,639 Time to celebrate and welcome in the newest member of the team. 1692 00:43:00,720 --> 00:43:01,999 So, mate, you reckon you're going to stay? 1693 00:43:02,000 --> 00:43:02,719 So, mate, you reckon you're going to stay? 1694 00:43:02,800 --> 00:43:03,999 Yeah. You've learned a bit about opal pretty quick. Done good. 1695 00:43:04,000 --> 00:43:05,919 Yeah. You've learned a bit about opal pretty quick. Done good. 1696 00:43:07,520 --> 00:43:07,999 There you go, mate. There's the chrome pick. 1697 00:43:08,000 --> 00:43:09,999 There you go, mate. There's the chrome pick. 1698 00:43:10,000 --> 00:43:11,759 There you go, mate. There's the chrome pick. 1699 00:43:11,840 --> 00:43:11,999 An opal mining pick, mate. An opal mining pick, mate. 1700 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,999 An opal mining pick, mate. An opal mining pick, mate. 1701 00:43:14,000 --> 00:43:14,759 An opal mining pick, mate. An opal mining pick, mate. 1702 00:43:14,840 --> 00:43:15,999 That's it. That's yours. That's the bottom rung on the ladder, mate. 1703 00:43:16,000 --> 00:43:17,999 That's it. That's yours. That's the bottom rung on the ladder, mate. 1704 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,079 That's it. That's yours. That's the bottom rung on the ladder, mate. 1705 00:43:18,160 --> 00:43:19,999 Having young Sam helping me out, it's been a real boon. 1706 00:43:20,000 --> 00:43:21,999 Having young Sam helping me out, it's been a real boon. 1707 00:43:22,000 --> 00:43:22,079 Having young Sam helping me out, it's been a real boon. 1708 00:43:22,160 --> 00:43:23,999 Fit young fellow. Keen, enthusiastic. 1709 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:25,199 Fit young fellow. Keen, enthusiastic. 1710 00:43:25,280 --> 00:43:25,999 The son I never had. 1711 00:43:26,000 --> 00:43:27,279 The son I never had. 1712 00:43:27,360 --> 00:43:27,999 Oh, yeah, I've got opal fever. 1713 00:43:28,000 --> 00:43:29,759 Oh, yeah, I've got opal fever. 1714 00:43:29,840 --> 00:43:29,999 I'll use that to pull out some gems, hopefully. Get some gems, young fellow. 1715 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,999 I'll use that to pull out some gems, hopefully. Get some gems, young fellow. 1716 00:43:32,000 --> 00:43:33,599 I'll use that to pull out some gems, hopefully. Get some gems, young fellow. 1717 00:43:33,680 --> 00:43:33,999 Cheers. Cheers, boys. Cheers. Absolutely. 1718 00:43:34,000 --> 00:43:35,999 Cheers. Cheers, boys. Cheers. Absolutely. 1719 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:36,919 Cheers. Cheers, boys. Cheers. Absolutely. 1720 00:43:37,000 --> 00:43:37,999 Sam, good to have you aboard, mate. 1721 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:38,999 Sam, good to have you aboard, mate. 1722 00:43:39,080 --> 00:43:39,999 This is what I wanna be doing as a job. 1723 00:43:40,000 --> 00:43:41,279 This is what I wanna be doing as a job. 1724 00:43:41,360 --> 00:43:41,999 This is what I wanna be doing when I'm retired. 1725 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:43,999 This is what I wanna be doing when I'm retired. 1726 00:43:44,080 --> 00:43:45,999 This is what I wanna be doing forever. 1727 00:43:46,000 --> 00:43:46,639 This is what I wanna be doing forever. 1728 00:43:51,040 --> 00:43:51,999 (THEME SONG PLAYING) 1729 00:43:52,000 --> 00:43:53,039 (THEME SONG PLAYING) 1730 00:43:53,120 --> 00:43:53,999 subtitles by Deluxe 1731 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:55,119 subtitles by Deluxe 1732 00:43:56,305 --> 00:44:56,339