Opal Miner Hits Underground Cascade Of Dirt Filled With Thousands Of Dollars Worth Of Gems!

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A new season on the opal field begins and I must say we are filled with hope, at the possibility that this year will be the year we find the big one!
To kick things off myself and JC head down into the family opal mine in an attempt to make some quick money fossicking for opal in old timer backfill.
We spend considerable time sieving by hand with an old school shaker table.
To our great excitement we discovered quite a few killer gems along with fossil wood and specimens pieces.
While underground we also had to do a little work on our kanga loader replacing a tyre which with the proper tool for the job was easy done!
We also found a bit of wildlife making its home done the mine!
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  • @ThaddeusExMachina
    @ThaddeusExMachinaАй бұрын

    Love that these guys find a cave full of precious gems and the first thing they do is sit around and hang out with a frog for a while.

  • @ikaikamaxwell32
    @ikaikamaxwell32 Жыл бұрын

    Leaving the tools and parts for your kids to figure out is totally something a dad would do.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahahah classic dad move

  • @AHD2105

    @AHD2105

    Жыл бұрын

    My dad left me on a small motorbike in the middle of nowhere. I couldn't start it he came back an hour later to show me one more time and he left. After that he couldn't get me off😂

  • @MexicoAdventurer

    @MexicoAdventurer

    Жыл бұрын

    I grew up on a farm. When I was 13, my dad brought a box with a part for INSIDE the tractor transmission. He put a box of tools on top of the box and gave me 3 days to finish the part change. I finished it before 36 hours were up, and I love mechanicking ever since.

  • @brianwagner8291

    @brianwagner8291

    Жыл бұрын

    It's a great dad move, he helped but you have to figure it out. Self-reliance is a valuable lesson everyone needs to learn.

  • @more5347
    @more5347 Жыл бұрын

    my grandfather mined for opals. he found a fabulous huge stone, had it cut, set in 18ct gold and mailed it to me in canada in a matchbox, with a stamp on one side, and a partial address on the other. I got it on my 12 birthday, and have worn it every day since then. it's been resized, reset, stepped on my horses, bashed around, and fallen out of its setting, and I'm still wearing it. i'm over 65 now. it still looks great.

  • @6699JAMES6699

    @6699JAMES6699

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow that’s a brilliant story ! How special that is, I bet you wear it with pride of your grandfathers toils ! So cool

  • @wingedfeline5379

    @wingedfeline5379

    8 күн бұрын

    I would have been so worried about it being destroyed in the mail

  • @graysynther2169
    @graysynther2169 Жыл бұрын

    My dad was a coal miner, I know how hard you guys graft, keep going, it’s great viewing.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! It’s a miners life for me!!

  • @sfmz8260

    @sfmz8260

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@younggunsopalhunters pppp😊😊

  • @tinksmith4964

    @tinksmith4964

    8 ай бұрын

    Where is this, where do you find this stuff. I assume you can't find this in an unmonitored place surely? Aren't they hella expensive

  • @shirleyveale1104
    @shirleyveale11049 ай бұрын

    Hey Guys. Just watched your filtering through dust and stones for those beautiful coloured stones we call Opal. My Grandfather, Herbert Wilson with Grandmother Ethel were one of Coober Pedys Pioneers. Grandad in the 50's, found a giant piece that made it to World status called the Australis Olympus. HE sold it back in the day for over £500's. Today worth Millions IF it's not cut up and on display in Sydney. Your show melted my Heart with nostalgia. I am 75 yrs, but I missed living in Dugouts. Never give up because there is a Vein just waiting for you both. Cheers Shirley V. Vic. Goodluck

  • @raycroal
    @raycroal Жыл бұрын

    take some water down the mine for the frogs make a little puddle pond down there , you wouldn't believe the benefit for the little guy, you never know boys if you do gods work for the frogs god might smile on you for the opels.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    We have had a bit of rain down one end of the mine it has a few ft of water in one of the lower sections, I should have checked down there could have been a whole frog army 😂

  • @raycroal

    @raycroal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters cool, the frog didnt look too dry when i think about it

  • @jeanetteilm50

    @jeanetteilm50

    Жыл бұрын

    Why Are you excited by seeing wood??

  • @jillellis62

    @jillellis62

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jeanetteilm50 any wood down there is beyond “AGED” possibly hundreds of thousands of years or more & as you can see there are ZERO trees there & so how old do you think the wood would actually be? Wood changes composition over thousands of years, when compacted with other organic material & even under heated pressure. Even sometimes it can change into an actual gem- like a black gem (forgot the name), but where you’ll still see the lines of the original wood in the gems.. The age & the process it must go thru over the years is pretty amazing. You can bet whatever age & process these opals went through, that wood has went thru the same; making them very old & valuable to the right collector. I’ve also heard this opal is only found in Australia, no where else in the world. If that be the case, then not only is the Opal gem worth way more than it’s given credit, but everything else in that mine should be considered as such as well- in my opinion. I’m in North Carolina, USA & in my small town I love to check our local water area for gems & do get lucky sometimes. I found a black gem that used to be a tree- I had no idea until last week what exactly I found- it looks like coal, but it’s not, it’s much harder & you can see the lines in it. So, I guess the beauty is in the eye of the beholder really if one asks “why the wood”? Life is precious in all forms, but there is something extra special about these finds, especially for those of us that seek them out. 🤗

  • @S4ccryn

    @S4ccryn

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@jillellis62 you probably found Jet, which if you want to confirm will scratch not black like coal, but rich brown onto an abrasive surface.

  • @sethraelthebard5459
    @sethraelthebard5459 Жыл бұрын

    1:56 The beginning of that beautiful cascade was just incredibly satisfying. I know the profession is hard and sporadic, but it sure seems like a lot of fun down there. Who doesn't love digging in the dirt for treasure?! And with these guys it is ACTUAL treasure!!!

  • @wilsonrawlin8547
    @wilsonrawlin8547 Жыл бұрын

    So cool to clear an old shaft and still find a couple grand worth of quality opals. Living the dream.

  • @WhiskeyDip
    @WhiskeyDip Жыл бұрын

    I can only imagine the keen eyes old timers had to spot opal without the UV light

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    The uv light is a godsend!

  • @dimetime35c

    @dimetime35c

    Жыл бұрын

    Back in my day sunny we didn't have any of those new fangled lights. We had to walk 15 miles up hill both ways to just get to the mines.

  • @affalada6868

    @affalada6868

    Жыл бұрын

    Same with gold before metal detectors so much missed gold

  • @farmingthc3256

    @farmingthc3256

    Жыл бұрын

    I was think that When he was talking about them throwing away the smaller Opal… it’s possible it was just missed

  • @davidbird4021

    @davidbird4021

    Жыл бұрын

    All that dust you're breathing in is very bad for your health and long life, do it out in the fresh air where the wind or water can whip it away, otherwise I'd recommend a good dust mask.

  • @hosskatt-8317
    @hosskatt-8317 Жыл бұрын

    This is my dream job. Imagine going to work, and literally being a treasure hunter.

  • @df6148
    @df6148 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve never actually seen a cascade explained so well. But seeing all those rocks fall through that hole was a visual explanation.

  • @teganjarman3410
    @teganjarman3410 Жыл бұрын

    I could literally watch you guys all day. Have watched you from the start on outback opal hunters and so glad to see you succeed in your opal mining career!.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! It’s been an adventure with many more to come!

  • @liamhess4746
    @liamhess4746 Жыл бұрын

    Good to see you guys back in action after the summer months, and that opal is beautiful gentlemen! Well done you two, can't wait to see what else you guys pull out next, and excited for your next claim! Well done once again, keep it up!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully the new claim is the one!

  • @ADM-wt9cn

    @ADM-wt9cn

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters So what is the end process here? You sand/cut the stone or will sell this stone after a quick sand and a jewelry maker will encase it, or create ways to wear it? Looks so fun

  • @xxxMixedGenreFavs

    @xxxMixedGenreFavs

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@Maria CANCER hey, go find soursop fruit and eat it everyday. It cures it 100%. Boil soursop leaves as tea for 1hr, let it steep, drink before bed. Google what soursop fruit does.

  • @Jock271

    @Jock271

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@younggunsopalhunters Pineapples Galore BHOYS 😂💚💛🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪

  • @suecass1777

    @suecass1777

    Жыл бұрын

    W

  • @fredbloggs764
    @fredbloggs764 Жыл бұрын

    I love seeing you guy’s finding opal, it’s so addictive. You produce amazing content please please please keep it coming. I wish you all every success and any luck going. As another great miner says “it’s big and it’s cheesy” 👍

  • @C.M.343
    @C.M.343 Жыл бұрын

    So fun to watch these opal miners, such a beautiful stone! These miners are brave as well, going into mine shafts.. thank you and best of luck!

  • @ScoopDogg
    @ScoopDogg Жыл бұрын

    I could spend all day doing this and not find anything and still be happy what a fantastic hobby and a job

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Trust me there are plenty of days like that! But they days you do find them are even more special!

  • @jimmytew9468
    @jimmytew9468 Жыл бұрын

    It's great that I found your channel. I've watched you guys on Discovery but I'm in the US and haven't seen the show in a while. Now I've got to binge watch your videos. I'm glad I'm an Ole Retired Guy 😂. Lot's of time on my hands. Good Hunting Guys!!!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @kelliebrand9837

    @kelliebrand9837

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here! It's great to watch glad you enjoy too mate 😁

  • @TwistedTiara
    @TwistedTiara Жыл бұрын

    I'm over the moon for you guys, started watching the show last year with the hubby and now we're addicted. Awesome find.

  • @6699JAMES6699

    @6699JAMES6699

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha awesome Tiara ! Glad you guys enjoy, cheers !

  • @steelman86
    @steelman86 Жыл бұрын

    I would have been afraid of a ceiling collapse with all of that dirt coming out!!! CONGRATS!!!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s why we kept the hole small to control the inrush lucky the ground is so solid around it all

  • @AhJodie

    @AhJodie

    Жыл бұрын

    I thought the same thing!

  • @ljbj4

    @ljbj4

    Жыл бұрын

    Right!?!? 😮

  • @kevdimo6459
    @kevdimo6459 Жыл бұрын

    Good onya Boy’s great to see you back amongst the Opal. Have fun and work safely guys 👍🏻.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you as always for watching!

  • @kevdimo6459

    @kevdimo6459

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters It’s great stuff you’re presenting us with, so it’s my pleasure to watch you blokes living the life.

  • @SallyScotthorne-yf4yx
    @SallyScotthorne-yf4yx Жыл бұрын

    Opal falls 😃 and fast wheel change. Glad to see you're having a good run of finds. I have just started my opal obsession journey, I would be too scared to cut and polish stones that good yet. Fantastic work young guns.

  • @Steve-fj2ki
    @Steve-fj2ki Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you guys keep up the hard word and posting the vids I love opal and watching people find it

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @Ishlacorrin
    @Ishlacorrin Жыл бұрын

    The technology to cut stones has improved a lot by now as well. That is probably a major factor in what was kept and what was thrown back then. What you can use today is far larger then what they could use back then.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a very good point! The smaller pieces are much easier and worthwhile for us to cut these days!

  • @Ishlacorrin

    @Ishlacorrin

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters There has been a similar situation with the Gold Fields down here in Victoria. Tech to find gold has improved so much that 'old workings' are being re-searched to find gold that the 'old timers' might have missed. Always interesting to see the effect new tech has on these kinds of industries. LOVE the look of opals, glad to see they are still going strong up there.

  • @petermihacerar1137

    @petermihacerar1137

    Жыл бұрын

    And opal is used for what? Does every human need opal for living a good life!? Give yourself a respet! Take care anyone!

  • @theearthlaughs4251

    @theearthlaughs4251

    Жыл бұрын

    now they jewlers that specialize in flaws stones..they cut the stone in certain ways to accentuate the flaws. it's very interesting. flawed diamonds cut into slices instead of stones are beautiful.

  • @adamthestonerful
    @adamthestonerful Жыл бұрын

    Shew can't wait to see a million dollar plus pocket of that beautiful Opal. Much love brothers and good luck.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks legend! We can’t wait to share the million dollar find video just have to find it hahah

  • @QIKUGAMES-QIKU

    @QIKUGAMES-QIKU

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters DO you offer work and chance to buy in with you at all ? I asked a year ago and no Reply.. Need to rebuild after Government destroyed everything 💢

  • @QIKUGAMES-QIKU

    @QIKUGAMES-QIKU

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters That's a lot of loose soil to fall out !?? Holes everywhere it seems ?

  • @QIKUGAMES-QIKU

    @QIKUGAMES-QIKU

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters you say " it's old loose dirt that's already been dug" ? But it seems like the entrance is on flat land .. So how is it already dug mate ?

  • @honigbiene1512
    @honigbiene1512 Жыл бұрын

    Oh man, I'd love to be down there with you guys! I'm a trained Goldsmith and I know I'd be so keen to work with every opal we find! All the best and good finds guys! This is just awesome!

  • @6699JAMES6699

    @6699JAMES6699

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome Moritz ! Would love to see what you could create with the beautiful stones. !

  • @angelaoconner1927

    @angelaoconner1927

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree I’d be a kid for sure my dad was a jeweler and i learned tons about gems and grading now i wanna go dig for them

  • @honigbiene1512

    @honigbiene1512

    Жыл бұрын

    @@6699JAMES6699 unfortunately I don't have many fotos of the work I've done in the past but these stones would make some lovely pendants and rings! I mean there is an opal for pretty much any piece since there is such a high variety :)

  • @honigbiene1512

    @honigbiene1512

    Жыл бұрын

    @@angelaoconner1927 oh yeah! Once you're into jewelry the fascination for gems won't end! Would be so cool to make a piece from start to finish including digging up the materials for it! :)

  • @zamis21
    @zamis21 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the fun of looking. I also love to watch Black Opal Direct!!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Justin is amazing love his channel!

  • @kaytrim
    @kaytrim Жыл бұрын

    Good luck this season you guys. Those old timers pickings were stellar.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you hopefully a good year!

  • @specialk314
    @specialk314 Жыл бұрын

    Good to see more content straight from the source!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s awesome doing our own videos hopefully many more to come!

  • @illglenco
    @illglenco Жыл бұрын

    i love EVERYTHING about this video . there is literally NOTHING i don't like . these guys are the chillist dudes. not once was i nor did I become alarmed about being in a effing MINE UNDERGROUND in the middle of australia. good times

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahaha thank you for watching it’s a pretty chill laid back lifestyle out here!

  • @PetterBruland
    @PetterBruland8 ай бұрын

    So happy for you guys!! Thanks for a great video.

  • @sandrafrinell6598
    @sandrafrinell6598 Жыл бұрын

    I have worn an opal for years and it’s a beautiful picture of a broken and contrite heart❤️

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Best gemstone!

  • @geirlyster6375
    @geirlyster6375 Жыл бұрын

    Have a safe and successful season ladds! Nice to see ya back!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you hopefully it’s a good one!

  • @hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542
    @hunnybunnysheavymetalmusic6542 Жыл бұрын

    26:00 Can't HELP but wonder just HOW MANY good opal pieces you two are leaving behind this way!!!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    You find some ya miss some the real money is in digging it out not going throw backfill, but if we ever need a little more diesel money we just go back to this spot and give it another go round! :) thanks for watching!

  • @seebeedee

    @seebeedee

    Жыл бұрын

    They should definitely go back and save today's tailings for round two of $1000 stones. Great throw away finds!

  • @QUIX4U

    @QUIX4U

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters ? Now I know why you are opal hunters, as you don't need to spell good. Like? [quoute] not going throw backfill, [unquote] You what? Now did you mean THROW, or through - or maybe even threw? One is to go from one side to the other, as to go THROUGH old scree material, looking for something missed, whereas both THROW & THREW deal with the tossing of something (now 0r some time ago) We are going to THROW a ball, but need to work THROUGH some scree.

  • @lettus143

    @lettus143

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@QUIX4U lol why are you so mad

  • @10thletter40

    @10thletter40

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@QUIX4U Are you okay dude? Don't worry about it man, it is just a word. 💀

  • @A.R.77
    @A.R.772 ай бұрын

    Very nice mine shaft and mineral presentation on the wall.

  • @tantricthread4351
    @tantricthread43518 ай бұрын

    Awesome. They are beautiful.

  • @leitm3912
    @leitm3912 Жыл бұрын

    Just discovered this channel today, this makes mining look like so much fun. I'm sure there's a ton of really hard work that goes on behind the scenes to make these videos but man what a rush. It's a modern day treasure hunt!

  • @PKNEXUS

    @PKNEXUS

    Жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @QUIX4U

    @QUIX4U

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes & NO - just like any "tunnelling work" - being down an opal mine with loose rock/scree left, right, & directly overhead, some of the shafts are death traps. One of my high school friends, who went to the WA opal fields, is still somewhere under a pile of scree. In other words - he suffered a cave-in & it killed him. Probably only in his mid 20's.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you found us! There’s a lot of rough moments and we sometimes share that stuff but it’s the good moments like this that make it all worthwhile!

  • @mjl9002
    @mjl9002 Жыл бұрын

    I'm not normally given to envy, but your jobs look awesome - and the opals are amazing. Thanks for the ride, guys.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for coming along on the adventure! Best job we have ever had

  • @kerrieskelly664
    @kerrieskelly664 Жыл бұрын

    I don't know what's more beautiful, the colours are gorgeous. You guys have come such a long way. Keep digging 😁😁😁

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for following our journey!

  • @barbiecbr4825
    @barbiecbr4825 Жыл бұрын

    Love the arrow or triangle shape rings you've made! I'll be keeping an eye on your shop ! Great job guys! #oldtimers 🎉

  • @Phoenix_Enterprises
    @Phoenix_Enterprises Жыл бұрын

    The frog is toatally cool. Reminds me of Justin's dad's black opal frog. Cool stuff and hope you guys find a killer patch of opal or two!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    The frog is awesome if he’s still there we know there is no snakes hahah

  • @Grumpassgamer
    @Grumpassgamer Жыл бұрын

    Like raining pennies from heaven , but opals from the ground gods! You guys rock!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town 🎶

  • @katecoombes1000
    @katecoombes1000 Жыл бұрын

    Gday Young Guns. Thank you for the none stop viewing over the weekend. Watched all 25 videos and now have subscribe to your channel. Almost feel like a miner now as Listening to you all has been like a school room lesson. Almost think its time I donated myself to come and offer a hand working the tailings and shoveling the buckets to the top. Thanks guys for the great videos. I will keep and eye on what's to come from you all. Stay safe and happy mining.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahah thank you for watching our videos! It’s a heck of a lot of fun doing this job!

  • @katecoombes1000

    @katecoombes1000

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters I know its not a quick get rich job but the rewards of seeing something that's been underground for thousands of years is the reward. But there is that big payday factor in there to. Would love to spend a week in the fields and get some hands on work. Would be amazing.

  • @michaelstewart7916
    @michaelstewart7916 Жыл бұрын

    Best looking waterfall I've seen , good to see you blokes onto colour and putting in the work to get the results. B-E-A UTIFUL stones too

  • @jeffreybunch3959
    @jeffreybunch3959 Жыл бұрын

    That green tree frog brought y'all some good luck. Hello from West Virginia, USA..👍 opals are beautiful 😍

  • @6699JAMES6699

    @6699JAMES6699

    Жыл бұрын

    Jefferey take me hooooooome 🤠

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching!

  • @syarifidayat
    @syarifidayat Жыл бұрын

    So fascinating to see mining methods from the best opal in the world today, i hope you can continue sharing your journeys

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Bit of an old school technique but sometimes simple is best!

  • @deborahriley1166
    @deborahriley116610 ай бұрын

    Awesome thanks!

  • @inyobill
    @inyobill11 ай бұрын

    Happy for your good fortune, mates. Great fun watching.

  • @Nmatenum420
    @Nmatenum420 Жыл бұрын

    I love that frog now 😊. Need more frog updates and facts on the show . 🐸

  • @6699JAMES6699

    @6699JAMES6699

    Жыл бұрын

    We will definitely bring you all the froggy updates hahah

  • @MsOSheDidIt
    @MsOSheDidIt Жыл бұрын

    I love Opal, this show is so amazing and I love the whole bunch of the Aussie crews. They're so fun and I love that Aussie get up and go plus that fantastic accent. You all Rock, get it 😄😂

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    What accent 😂 jks

  • @rcortez3899
    @rcortez38998 ай бұрын

    Wow, that looks real fun. Congrats boys

  • @deedeeyoull4221
    @deedeeyoull422111 ай бұрын

    U guys r awesome i love watching all the rare n beautiful gems u find i just purchased my very own little bag of pay dirt keep the awesome job u boys do going

  • @systemspecchecker
    @systemspecchecker Жыл бұрын

    Hell yeah man it's good to see you guys back in business, looking forward to awesome season full of amazing stones!

  • @larsstougaard7097

    @larsstougaard7097

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes can't wait this season is gonna be rock solid 😅💎

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    We where counting the days till we got back! There’s lots of work ahead but we are making progress and hopefully it will be a good year!

  • @systemspecchecker

    @systemspecchecker

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters it's always a lot of work man, that's just part of the game. Looking forward to you guys finding a big cheesy seam that launches you guys to the next level!

  • @brendadavis8248

    @brendadavis8248

    Жыл бұрын

    I fell asleep while KZread and woke up to the sound of you guys having so much fun! 😂 what an education! I’m now a subscriber.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    @@brendadavis8248 hahahah

  • @frostypop934
    @frostypop934 Жыл бұрын

    I collected bits in the late 90s and have a few of those smooth hard stones. No color, but now I know what they are…glacial…thanks JC!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @imperialleather4799

    @imperialleather4799

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure it's not just wood?

  • @afterthought72
    @afterthought72 Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see y'all !! 😊

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @terrypussypower
    @terrypussypower5 ай бұрын

    This reminds me of an episode of Outback Opal Hunters from Mintabe, just before it was all shut down. One family, (father, son, daughter-in-law) operation was trying to get as much opal as they could in their final few weeks before all miners had to leave, so the father had them dig out an old mine shaft where he’d dumped tons of opal-bearing rock years before, as he wasn’t able to work it at the time. It was loaded with prime Mintabe opal!

  • @barryhubert8433
    @barryhubert8433 Жыл бұрын

    those tunnles would make the coolest home i could ever want you are so lucky !!

  • @jlt131
    @jlt131 Жыл бұрын

    Opals were my grandmother's birthstone, and she had a giant ring with one - it fascinated me as a kid (sadly it was stolen later). I'm in Canada, but I've traveled to the Opal mine areas in Idaho - and I really wanted to do some opal hunting while I was there! Unfortunately it didn't happen. you guys must have so much fun doing this kind of hunt! What a beautiful rock.

  • @ryan8430

    @ryan8430

    8 ай бұрын

    It's my gmas first name Opal and her mom's name was Ruby

  • @Paul_Lane
    @Paul_Lane Жыл бұрын

    Glad to see you back with a new video. Nice finds boys!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Hopefully many more finds and videos this year :)

  • @tylerhowerton8518
    @tylerhowerton851811 ай бұрын

    This is my first time watching but I will say if y’all’s father owns that and you respectfully left it instead of digging it out your dad must be a proud man 👍🏻💪🏻🇺🇸

  • @breidowell
    @breidowell7 ай бұрын

    Awe those little frogs are so cute! 🐸

  • @michaelripley4528
    @michaelripley4528 Жыл бұрын

    Great video and great find! Looking forward for Many more to come🎉Have a time and best of luck!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    More coming asap!

  • @derekmay8679
    @derekmay8679 Жыл бұрын

    Wish I could come help you lot out... Brilliant again...you're a bunch of top lads ,and from England, I hope you find that streak that gives you all a fantastic life...

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    She’s a pretty fantastic life right now doing this job with great friends and sharing the adventure with awesome people! Thank you for watching! Hopefully we’ll make a decent find this year so we can do more of what we love in other parts of Australia as well! Lightning ridge here we come hahah

  • @lizarrrdbeth
    @lizarrrdbeth Жыл бұрын

    I'd be like a little kid at Christmas just squealing with joy!!! So cool!!

  • @johncolvin1864
    @johncolvin1864 Жыл бұрын

    This rather reminds me of what I was doing many, many years ago. I had a grinder, two or three saws (commercially made) a couple I built (can lid blades -mud) built a faceting machine. Did some carvings. Actually made a little money! The best part of the operation was when I began buying "mine run" mail-order from "Coober Peddy" if memory serves. Half-pound bags. Lot of books probably about 2-year degree in geology & minerology. Self directed with input from a couple geology ProfsI knew. Lots of fun, but a lot headaches and "midnight oil" Thanks much. Subscribed.

  • @Bomag
    @Bomag Жыл бұрын

    What an incredible start to the new season! Your passion and hard work in searching for that elusive "big one" is truly inspiring. 🌟 The gems and fossil wood you found are amazing, and it's great to see you keeping the tradition of hand-sieving alive with the shaker table. 🔍💎 Kudos for handling the kanga loader repair so efficiently! 🛠 It's always interesting to see the different aspects of working in an opal mine. I'd love to see more of your daily life on the opal field, perhaps showing the processes involved in cutting and polishing the gems you find. Keep up the fantastic work and best of luck in your search for the big one! Can't wait for the next episode! 😊👍 #OpalAdventure

  • @6699JAMES6699

    @6699JAMES6699

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for the awesome comment ! So awesome to find some gems when you don’t really expect to ! Love to hear feedback on what you want to see, we will definitely get more cutting and day to day stuff and general living in the future, all part of the process

  • @redeyestones3738
    @redeyestones3738 Жыл бұрын

    Holy moly!!! Lucky find, boys! Hell ya!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    🤠⛏

  • @kevo6767
    @kevo6767 Жыл бұрын

    Opals are hands down the prettiest. That green one 🥹

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    I couldn’t agree more!

  • @RoseFBN

    @RoseFBN

    2 ай бұрын

    That was a frog

  • @janetkensett1503
    @janetkensett1503 Жыл бұрын

    I think the frog was happy to have company!! What beauties!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Atomic frog for the win!

  • @emmacrocodilejipssy5098
    @emmacrocodilejipssy5098 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely love you guys! Hoping to come to white cliffs next for a tour 💚

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Hope to see you out here come say hello 👋🏻

  • @mikeforcerer8537
    @mikeforcerer8537 Жыл бұрын

    These videos are so well done. I love this content!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you this one was a bit of a rush but glad you enjoyed it next one will hopefully be even better!

  • @mikeforcerer8537

    @mikeforcerer8537

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters :)

  • @GabyvanSutphen
    @GabyvanSutphen Жыл бұрын

    Because of you guys I bought a uv light and started playing with my opals to see them shine 😂 still so cool to see them light up! ✨

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    They are so much fun! Plenty of other minerals also glow under uv too!

  • @GabyvanSutphen

    @GabyvanSutphen

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters yes that’s so cool! I didn’t even know I had some that do ✨

  • @DenaShaheen
    @DenaShaheen10 ай бұрын

    Love seeing your hauls!! ❤

  • @rastaralph7154
    @rastaralph7154 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a gold prospector but also like all treasure and I would be in my element down there in that honey hole! I could see loads more you didn't notice when you were tipping the classifier out but I'm sure you will probably go through it all once it's on the top so nothing will be lost. 👍👌❤️💛💚

  • @hoodatman
    @hoodatman Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff fellas! I just wish that I could see all of the Outback Opal Hunters episodes that I've missed, especially season 8. Be nice to be able to buy/rent them easily, without joining a big provider or buying Discovery etc. I don't watch TV and mainly watch youtube. Bought at least a couple thousand dollars worth of Opal since I started watching OOH, some from the Blacklighters but mainly various others. Trying to support the miners plus I've always been fascinated with Opal. Love it!..and love your episodes of Young Guns. Thanks.

  • @6699JAMES6699

    @6699JAMES6699

    Жыл бұрын

    You are a bloody legend hoodatman ! Good on you for buying straight from the miners and supporting the guys getting their hands dirty to find these beautiful gems

  • @nancybeckett1403
    @nancybeckett1403 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful!

  • @deniseview4253
    @deniseview4253 Жыл бұрын

    WOW! Bunch of beautiful glow. Cute frogs.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @noahmiddo05
    @noahmiddo05 Жыл бұрын

    Great to see you guys in action. Met Jaymin and Noah at the water treatment plant in white cliffs the other day....they're bloody legends as I thought

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey mate! Thanks for checking out the video!

  • @garethmarks6016
    @garethmarks6016 Жыл бұрын

    Here's to a good season boys. Guessing the new claim is surrounded by owls being called hooters. Really enjoy your videos thanks for keeping the story rolling.

  • @6699JAMES6699

    @6699JAMES6699

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah mate !! Was checking out one of the big peppercorn trees on the claim when a white owl flew out in the middle of the day !

  • @John-wo5bp
    @John-wo5bp Жыл бұрын

    Young guns here in uk we has the outback opal TV show I love it I subscribe to you here I apreaciate its hard mining opal life is like a game of chance sometimes you win sometimes you loose so life is a gamble greetings from uk 👍🇬🇧🐾🦊🍀

  • @StevenSchoolAlchemy
    @StevenSchoolAlchemy8 ай бұрын

    Awesome find!

  • @harryzero1566
    @harryzero1566 Жыл бұрын

    Your consideration for the frogs well being got you a new subscriber.

  • @6699JAMES6699

    @6699JAMES6699

    Жыл бұрын

    Gotta respect the wild life that makes it home in such a harsh place ! Love our furry, feathered, scaly, slimy and spiked friends !

  • @chewiepac5932
    @chewiepac5932 Жыл бұрын

    I don't think he's missed it, us old miners would leave minerals sometimes so we can follow the veins

  • @6699JAMES6699

    @6699JAMES6699

    Жыл бұрын

    They left a lot of material in there, and we know they didn’t have a market for the slightly lower grade opal, This was at the bottom of around a 35 foot shaft that they would have to dig all the backfill to get unless they by chance dig into it from underneath like us

  • @randallcromer66
    @randallcromer66 Жыл бұрын

    Good for ya'll...I hope ya'll strike it rich and come out smiling on the other side...💯👍

  • @leusermetaldetector
    @leusermetaldetector Жыл бұрын

    It's an extraordinary struggle that you go through with joy, I hope that what you do reaps maximum results. I like this adventure greetings from Indonesia 👌👍👍

  • @6699JAMES6699

    @6699JAMES6699

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much legend ! We do it for the big find one day but also the lifestyle and love of it !

  • @Arielgames
    @Arielgames Жыл бұрын

    holy shit good job guys!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you was a fun video to shoot!

  • @realtalkwiththeking7862
    @realtalkwiththeking7862 Жыл бұрын

    Good to see JC.

  • @timmyfingaz100
    @timmyfingaz100 Жыл бұрын

    Wicked glad I found this channel! I loved you guys on the show!!!!

  • @ung427
    @ung427 Жыл бұрын

    How the heck are you guys not dusted out with all of that falling dirt and debris? There's like zero dust!!! It's amazing really!!

  • @THESLICKNESSEDM

    @THESLICKNESSEDM

    Жыл бұрын

    Moisture is my guess crystal need moisture right?

  • @drewster-vh8su

    @drewster-vh8su

    Жыл бұрын

    I wonder why there's zero dust. Weird haha

  • @casucasueq4479

    @casucasueq4479

    Жыл бұрын

    The CGI isnt good enough to create realistic dust clouds yet. Mine shafts tho... 👍

  • @drewster-vh8su

    @drewster-vh8su

    Жыл бұрын

    @@casucasueq4479 dude I didn't wanna think it but... haha

  • @drewster-vh8su

    @drewster-vh8su

    Жыл бұрын

    @@casucasueq4479 then again how do you know it's CGI

  • @ThatOpalGuy
    @ThatOpalGuy Жыл бұрын

    nice find there. I wish I had the stuff those miners were tossing. Loved this video. the quality is great, the sound is great, the shots are great, the editing...man, you guys are getting better at production than mining...(almost 😉) Keep up the good work. and thanks from all of us, especially we who cut opals. without all your hard efforts we wouldnt have these beautiful gems. Wishing you lots of success this year.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Probably need to upgrade the main camera soon to the one we use for the close ups then the quality would be hectic! If the channel keeps going well I’ll have to invest in some better gear but glad it’s still decent enough quality for now :) thanks as always for watching mate!

  • @flatwater5
    @flatwater5 Жыл бұрын

    Stunning. Lucky devils! Good on ya, God bless ya!

  • @Admit-Audacity
    @Admit-Audacity Жыл бұрын

    Wow what an experience

  • @PKNEXUS
    @PKNEXUS Жыл бұрын

    Epic channel, think you guys are trending.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching! The video is doing unbelievably well we are so grateful and privileged to be able to share the adventure!

  • @dartmart9263
    @dartmart9263 Жыл бұрын

    Howdy from Texas! WOW. First time viewer. And after watching this video, I had to immediately subscribe. Fantastic find, guys. Stunning colors. A true gift from the Old Timers. I wish I was out there helping you guys pick through all that material. My wife says I have a really exceptional eye for finding treasure where least expected. Ah, who am I kidding, you guys have way too many deadly critters out there. Lol

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahah! Thank you for watching and we are glad you found us! It’s one heck of a fun job! If you do ever make it over to our small corner of the world come say howdy 🤠⛏

  • @dartmart9263

    @dartmart9263

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters Thanks so much. Stay safe down there!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    @@dartmart9263 will do 🤠⛏

  • @_GntlStone_
    @_GntlStone_ Жыл бұрын

    "One man's trash is another man's treasure" as the old adage goes =) Amazing finds!

  • @nicgurkweitz389
    @nicgurkweitz389 Жыл бұрын

    To the Young Guns: I saw that it's possible to make Opal Collages using black epoxy, I wanted to try my hand at recreating an art piece that my grandfather made and I was wondering if there's a way to get a large variety of opal flake and if it's expensive? I'm also looking for a lot potch flake as well. It doesn't need to be thick pieces and the more variety the better as I'm recreating a part of the solar system. I wouldn't mind talking about the piece I'm trying to recreate if you're interested. Of course I'm interested in buying the flake. Please send me a message. It's going to be a very unique and somewhat large piece and I'm sure that my grandfather would love it. If you started saving flake to sell to me directly I'd be greatly interested.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi check out our store link in description we do sell opal chips, if you need more help or have another idea send us a message on Instagram or our Facebook page we respond to all message there :)

  • @stevemiller3082
    @stevemiller3082 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve just discovered this! The way that he admired the piece of wood was awesome! I think about that stuff as well. I’m definitely subscribing guys. Thanks for taking us along. Oh, the green 🐸 frog story was interesting as hell. I was thinking about saving it too. Duh- Mother Nature doesn’t need our help!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for subscribing! Definitely a awesome adventure mining and see the froggy

  • @pegtop5455
    @pegtop5455 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful! Indescribably so.

  • @killeresk
    @killereskАй бұрын

    Opal is awesome looking.

  • @Experiment.626
    @Experiment.626 Жыл бұрын

    Need more videos from you guys let’s goooooo! One of the best teams mining Opal these days!!!!

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Hahah we are working on it slow and steady we’ll get there!

  • @V27RV
    @V27RV Жыл бұрын

    First like and view Also a few days ago I bought my first two paydirt bags on Etsy Love this videos guys

  • @redeyestones3738

    @redeyestones3738

    Жыл бұрын

    Those paydirt bags have some pretty nice chips in em. Thinking about buying a few more in the future, and making a mosaic piece.

  • @younggunsopalhunters

    @younggunsopalhunters

    Жыл бұрын

    Legend thank you for the support “!

  • @V27RV

    @V27RV

    Жыл бұрын

    @@redeyestones3738 thank u for info.. I’m impatiently waiting for them to arrive 😂

  • @V27RV

    @V27RV

    Жыл бұрын

    @@younggunsopalhunters My pleasure Boyz I’m happy I bought them and mos def won’t be my last..same time also happy to contribute with the buy towards your Mining gear and cost Keep it going guys Much love and support to you all..and ur pops for always being there with a helping hand💙

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