Opal Miners Discover Rare 100 Million Year Old Specimen!

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  • Опубліковано 17 гру 2022
  • The season is all but over and that means it’s time for one last dig!
    Noah determined to find another haul in the new mine struggles with issue after issue with the old generator.
    Meanwhile I work underground in the family opal mine hunting for pineapples!
    To my dismay the first one I find crumbles into pieces but had amazing colour if it held together could have been worth 30k or more!
    Noah resurrected the genny but was ultimately defeated by the ongoing problematic beast.
    Deciding to call it quits in the Hooters claim till next year, he came and gave me a hand working on the pineapple level.
    While working Noah uncovers some petrified opal wood in a nearby shaft, the material itself worth total $600-700!
    Continuing on I managed to score a nice little pineapple that wasn’t of great quality but still had nice colour and worth a pretty penny!
    All in all it was an amazing last dig of the season, time for us to hit the road find a beach get some sun, a travla and a tan!
    I hope you all enjoyed the video please leave us a comment and tell us what you would like to see more or less of.
    If you wish to support us by purchasing Opal feel free to check out our Etsy store, simply click on the link below.
    Each opal we sell keeps us out here digging and helps us dedicate more time to creating content!
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    Contact Us:
    Email: Jaymin.sullivan@yahoo.com
    Pineapple enquires:
    Email: redearthopal@bigpond.com
    About Us:
    Our names are Jaymin Sullivan, James Caruana and Noah Mcdonough we are the ‘Young Guns’ Opal Mining Crew from Discovery Channel tv show ‘Outback Opal Hunters.’
    Our love for treasure hunting led us to quit our jobs and move to the desert in search of precious Australian Opal!
    It’s a bad day to be a rock!
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  • @Historynerd42
    @Historynerd42 Рік тому +16

    Noah, only you could make the generator going out funny. Thank you for the laughs. You guys are awesome, fantastic finds. Great job.
    Please keep making videos.

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому +5

      Hahaha it was a pain in the butt 😂 one of those days where nothing goes right with a bit of gear

    • @west8436
      @west8436 Рік тому

      @@younggunsopalhunters What's happened to you all in session 9 are you there 😉

  • @shanecormier1
    @shanecormier1 11 місяців тому +1

    I like your channel. I think you add a lot of value to your trade with showing others how difficult it is to mine such precious material.
    Hopefully the views and comments help you to feel less alone down there. Everyones watching you now. :)

  • @JuliePascal
    @JuliePascal Рік тому +25

    My husband says you made the mistake of pulling a "rip" cord instead of an "always functional and reliable" cord.

  • @Spudscave
    @Spudscave Рік тому +7

    Absolute love this channel well done boys

  • @stevesumpter6242
    @stevesumpter6242 11 днів тому +1

    I hope your family and friends tell you how proud they are of you, you guys rock! Or should I say opal

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  11 днів тому

      Hey thank you so much! They do they do! But it’s nice to read comments like this as well! It’s a privilege to be able to share our adventures with people who appreciate them :)

  • @michaelripley4528
    @michaelripley4528 Рік тому +3

    Nice to see your development
    thru time, you have been
    evolving Big time ❤
    Keep up that good and hard work !
    F that generator 😅😂
    You need a new one for Christmas 🎄🎁
    Happy holidays GUNS !
    CHEERS!!! 🍻

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому +1

      Hahaha would be a great Christmas present! Thanks for following along on our journey!

  • @douglewis6924
    @douglewis6924 Рік тому +2

    Good on ya brothers..Well done. Celebrating with a hash joint eh Cheers from Toronto

  • @ryangrffith1935
    @ryangrffith1935 Рік тому +2

    Love these videos. It’s fascinating seeing you work the mines. Cheers guys

  • @shAnn0n1
    @shAnn0n1 Рік тому +1

    What a great freaking way to live and work. Absolutely amazingly brilliant.

  • @benhuntly2549
    @benhuntly2549 Рік тому +1

    Your content has come a long way boys, quality video lads

  • @keithlong701
    @keithlong701 Рік тому +1

    Like seeing you guys find opal!! Stay the course and best wishes

  • @manayt808
    @manayt808 Рік тому +2

    Keep it up Boyz!!! Just ordered a ring for my wife from you guys can't wait to see it!! Mahalo Noah!! And Boyz!! Nice video awesome pineapple stay blessed and take it easy!!

  • @BBermsWorld
    @BBermsWorld Рік тому +2

    Love to see the process behind these beautiful stones, you guys rock!

  • @billiehydrick6417
    @billiehydrick6417 Рік тому +2

    Thanks guys luv your videos merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

  • @pauljohnson9698
    @pauljohnson9698 Рік тому +2

    Love from IRELAND

  • @avacadman2155
    @avacadman2155 10 місяців тому

    Where there is one! YAY! Sooooooo happy you found one and it fell into your hands! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @samseeley1853
    @samseeley1853 Рік тому +1

    Waiting with baited breath for the new season of Aussie opal hunters!
    Loving these updates gents 🤙
    Yewwwwww!! 👌

  • @gingerdude94
    @gingerdude94 Рік тому +1

    Living the dream chaps.👍👌

  • @78LedHead
    @78LedHead Рік тому

    That area where you all mine is big sky country. I could just sit and stare at the clouds all day long, not to mention sit and stare at the opal you find.

  • @donlaroque8028
    @donlaroque8028 Рік тому +1

    Great respiratory masks guys thanks for using them

  • @glendadalejones3753
    @glendadalejones3753 Рік тому +1

    Epic guys never fail to thoroughly enjoy watching what you got going fellas . Always look forward to your next instalment. Be well and happy and have a a wonderful Christmas 🎅🏻🎄🎄🎄🎅🏻

  • @haroldmee8222
    @haroldmee8222 Рік тому +1

    Great work Boys,keep on digging,it's just around the corner as I say to mates at the Ridge,hope to have a dig in the future, all the best for Xmas and New Year Harry 👍👍

  • @avacadman2155
    @avacadman2155 10 місяців тому

    I love it on those rare occasions you find Pineapples!! Awesome! 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

  • @kevinpullus3079
    @kevinpullus3079 Рік тому +1

    YEAHHHHHH MORE CONTENT !!!! Thanks !!!

  • @offyarocka
    @offyarocka Рік тому +1

    hellz yeah that was awesome!!!!

  • @worbradar
    @worbradar Рік тому +1

    Hey boyz merry Xmas 🇦🇺💪🏽

  • @MrPlanitProfit
    @MrPlanitProfit Рік тому +1

    17:13 lol funny that pineapple 🍍 really got found here?? 🤔 Hmm

  • @mikeforcerer8537
    @mikeforcerer8537 Рік тому +1

    Great Video. Very entertaining!

  • @Iam_Dunn
    @Iam_Dunn Рік тому

    The rock hunter in me likes this… The Capitalist in me LOVES this!! :)

  • @c-unit9243
    @c-unit9243 Рік тому +1

    Keep it up dudes! love the channel

  • @VaughanGuitars
    @VaughanGuitars Рік тому +1

    Hi Noah, Nice videos that you put out. Hope you got the Generator running smooth. I can say that most of the time the number one reason a gas engine runs lean and sputters out is water condensation in the fuel. Plastic containers are the worst for developing condensation. Most carbs have a drain plug on the bottom of the fuel bowl. Try draining it and give it another try. Thanks again for all the content

  • @GraemeDowtonRedEarthOpal
    @GraemeDowtonRedEarthOpal Рік тому +1

    Good job boys!

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS Рік тому +1

    OUTSTANDING BUCKAROOS!!! KEEP YOUR COMRADERIE ALIVE ALWAYS, ESPECIALLY LIKE ROD AND LESS... I Like ALL THE opal minors, EXCEPT FOR TEMPER TANTRUM ISSAC - SOPHIA'S bro. (run OUT OF FUEL, & USING a PINGING HAMMER AND LOSING IT. BTW I AM a disabled senior, originally from GUAM, presently living in USA.

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment glad you enjoy the videos!

  • @bobbyhoward9672
    @bobbyhoward9672 Рік тому +1

    Wish you'd put out more videos out lads love watching your adventure together

  • @KimFeast
    @KimFeast Рік тому +1

    keep going fellas great work!!

  • @ryanodea5417
    @ryanodea5417 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for the vid before Xmas. We hope the generator is all sorted out. Also hope you find somemore pineapples soon.
    Merry Xmas to you all🤞
    From Ryan and Hamish WA.

  • @spaghettiyolo7778
    @spaghettiyolo7778 Рік тому +3

    Such a genuine channel, the opal is beautiful but you guys bring a smile to my face :)

  • @douglashall2141
    @douglashall2141 Рік тому +1

    If you have a belt, you can start that motor. Just have to be careful the Buckle doesn't hit you in the face. Or someplace else.

  • @warrenfairweather7498
    @warrenfairweather7498 Рік тому +1

    Cool video
    Merry Christmas to you all 🎄🤙

  • @jamesstanley2700
    @jamesstanley2700 11 місяців тому

    My hat's off these fine fellas. I know a couple of young folks and their age groups. When something breaks they throw it away and go and buy a new one. They also have a hard time pumping their own gas. 😁

    • @stevesumpter6242
      @stevesumpter6242 11 днів тому

      I hear ya, kids these days, you all have a great work relation, and keep getting better, great job on the videos👍

  • @joshlee7833
    @joshlee7833 Рік тому +2

    HI FROM UK

  • @silverwishes6000
    @silverwishes6000 Рік тому +1

    Great job young guns 😘

  • @daniedevite6781
    @daniedevite6781 Місяць тому

    Great finds guys. Wish I had money for some opals

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme Рік тому +1

    Congrats on the finds I love the wood myself.
    Enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому +1

      Definitely the wood is awesome! Thanks for the support!

    • @oneshotme
      @oneshotme Рік тому +1

      @@younggunsopalhunters You're welcome and looking forward to your next video!!

  • @chaunywynard4022
    @chaunywynard4022 Рік тому

    Hooked on your guys videos keep posting

  • @ampuzzler2317
    @ampuzzler2317 Рік тому

    Good good! 👍💪 good job guys! Best of luck 🤞 orait! 👍

  • @HDshovelEd
    @HDshovelEd Рік тому +1

    Well done and nice day for a Dig. 💥🍻✨️

  • @rufustdangleberry5127
    @rufustdangleberry5127 Рік тому +1

    Living the dream.

  • @joerobilotta2199
    @joerobilotta2199 Рік тому +1

    Where's JC? Love watching you guys.

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому +1

      He’s on the coast as well have to get him to jump in on the next video!

    • @joerobilotta2199
      @joerobilotta2199 Рік тому

      @@younggunsopalhunters You guys are a blast to watch.

  • @shariwhite2424
    @shariwhite2424 Рік тому

    Cool underground house that is awesome ❤

  • @RTeBokkel
    @RTeBokkel Рік тому +1

    "I'm just going to go back up top to restart the generator. "

  • @mikeforcerer8537
    @mikeforcerer8537 Рік тому +1

    Keep up the videos, It's only a matter of time before your channel builds and you will have your Million subs.

  • @stevesarginson6020
    @stevesarginson6020 Рік тому

    Well done boys.

  • @daniedevite6781
    @daniedevite6781 Місяць тому

    Getting your exercise today

  • @MisterMakerNL
    @MisterMakerNL Рік тому +1

    I once commented that your vids where way to fake, and I'd love too see just mining stuff. Just like this video pretty awesome!

  • @scotthultin7769
    @scotthultin7769 Рік тому +1

    214👍's up thank you for sharing

  • @justinsmith2255
    @justinsmith2255 Рік тому

    Always keep spare rip cords. Make your own and keep them in the truck. Old mower handle on a new rope.

  • @tombonouvrie6268
    @tombonouvrie6268 Рік тому +1

    Hell yeah the boys 🔥

  • @V27RV
    @V27RV Рік тому +1

    This video made my day..
    Thx Boiz🤘🏽

  • @DetectaBull
    @DetectaBull Рік тому

    Nice digs. Subbed

  • @heathsymons4391
    @heathsymons4391 9 місяців тому

    Do more please and thanks 🙏🏻 ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @MrComfyAustralia
    @MrComfyAustralia Рік тому +1

    Very cool vid boys. Only a fam dig this time? JC home for chrissy?

  • @silvergirl7810
    @silvergirl7810 Рік тому

    You need a ‘grabber stick’ so you can get in there and grab those opals- it will extend your reach by like a yard- they will pick up teeny items - to baseball size items with precision- my dad bought me one when I broke my leg and I’m telling you they work like a charm

  • @griff420blazer4
    @griff420blazer4 Рік тому +1

    Onya lads

  • @moerawineti4636
    @moerawineti4636 Рік тому

    Love your videos, love the specimens you pull from the earth. I know nothing about mining but even thou the mines seem compact, do you ever feel fear of cave in or been trapped,?

  • @rodneymiddleton1044
    @rodneymiddleton1044 Рік тому +1

    Bugger about the mishaps guys we all have days like that. Great score though just in time for Christmas. Have a Great Christmas guys and a safe and prosperous new year 😁🤑🤑

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому

      Breakdowns are just a part of the job! Just glad we did have one nice last find for the season!

  • @Nessevan
    @Nessevan Рік тому +2

    Keep doing your thing guys and hopefully it will be raining pineapples soon!

  • @nadjahlover
    @nadjahlover Рік тому +1

    Question. When you cleaned off the specimens you found... (beaufiful BTW), would it make the specimen more or less valuable if you took a dremel tool to it and took off all the non opal? Meaning... clean off all the rocky looking stuff. (Yeah.. I don't know the terminology!) Thanks for the answer in advance! XOXOXXO Love your vids!

  • @maieldmik5233
    @maieldmik5233 Рік тому

    Try and keep generator on as level ground as possible.they have an automatic cut out switch if not level enough.yours looks like a similar model to mine.might help.good luck team👏👍

  • @joostlammertsvanbueren1868
    @joostlammertsvanbueren1868 Рік тому +3

    Yayyyy first❤

  • @f1s2hg3
    @f1s2hg3 Рік тому

    Australian people work like me and that’s great news for the economy

  • @ROCKINWHEELERS
    @ROCKINWHEELERS Рік тому +1

    BTW, Hannah is a looker young mates.

  • @heyheynowinga9972
    @heyheynowinga9972 Рік тому +1

    i prefer this one two guys no camera crew or maybe one at most. its more like a adventure one on one when it not all sound perfect lighting ...bolonge really a mine is raw dirt and the vide needs that same raw uncut view as they see

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому

      100% we prefer this as well and will continue to make videos this way!

  • @west8436
    @west8436 Рік тому +1

    Where are you in session 9 ? What happened to you all .😁👍

  • @danielsilvas5352
    @danielsilvas5352 Рік тому

    That's what real men and real woman do when they have a problem they fix it 💯

  • @PausePlaySoundTherapy420
    @PausePlaySoundTherapy420 Рік тому

    You just earned my subscription! 🤩 great stuff boys wow! I would love some, I wouldn’t want to order from some stranger on a random website, if you sell please where would I find a link?

  • @Dannysuko11
    @Dannysuko11 6 місяців тому

    Haha at about 13.30 theres a tiki face on the wall behind him

  • @zakbrinkhoff324
    @zakbrinkhoff324 Рік тому +1

    Nice

  • @aliakikali1900
    @aliakikali1900 Рік тому

    Opal hunters 👍👍👍

  • @brianhook5793
    @brianhook5793 Рік тому +1

    Find opal, sell opal , purchase new generator lol

  • @g__o__l__d__6673
    @g__o__l__d__6673 Рік тому +1

    Would it not be better too check it all with a blacklight .Surely some lil beauts hiding

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому

      Your always going to miss something but time is money as they say and when your onto the pockets that pay you’ll be digging the good stuff all day! 😂

  • @richl4112
    @richl4112 Рік тому

    You should modify your jackhammer. Weld little "wings" onto the hammer rod so when you hammer in and pull down you get a better pull at that section. I see a lot of wasted effort not moving/breaking rock as it could

  • @datbeast767
    @datbeast767 Рік тому

    McGyver that shit, Brother 😂

  • @austinhammond7950
    @austinhammond7950 9 місяців тому +1

    Sounds to me like your generator needs more oil, some small engines come with a safety feature that turns them off when you have low oil to avoid overheating and damage

  • @landontakeamericaback2106
    @landontakeamericaback2106 Рік тому +1

    Hey mate in reference to the generator Open the tail gate that thing is air cooled your running it in a box give it more air flow. And Not sure do you use non ethanol? Ethanol fuel is a waste of money and has ruined many a small engine

  • @ryanfp5657
    @ryanfp5657 Рік тому +1

    I use generators daily also. It's easy to get complacent and start pulling it in the incorrect direction, causing it to rub and break.
    Don't forget to empty the float bowl when it start and stops like that.
    Better yet take it off and clean the jet.
    Carby maintenance 101.
    Stuff accumulates there and blocks the main jet easily.

  • @garyhughes4326
    @garyhughes4326 Рік тому +2

    Help, mate. Ive been looking for somewhere to purchase a 265nm black light torch. Can you steer me in the right direction pleeease?

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому

      Hey Gary the one we use is on our website younggunsopal.myshopify.com/products/opal-blacklight-kit
      If your overseas you might be able to find a similar one closer to you ?

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому

      They also don’t really work on LR dark base or Boulder just white cliffs and coober mostly.

    • @garyhughes4326
      @garyhughes4326 Рік тому +1

      Thanks mate for your quick reply. That is disappointing news. I was looking at using one at the Ridge.
      I have recently moved from Caves Beach up to a place called Oakey in Queensland where I have purchased a couple of acres with a house attached. Was looking forward to taking time off for a trip to the Ridge to recharge the batteries.
      I have a motorhome which has all of the comforts including A/C.
      When will you three be back up North after your time away on the Coast?

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому

      @@garyhughes4326 yeah unfortunately it only really works on light based opals some LR material does shine but mostly the lighter and crystal stuff. Anything dark or black doesn’t show well.
      At this point we will probably head back to WC in March April

    • @garyhughes4326
      @garyhughes4326 Рік тому +1

      @@younggunsopalhunters Thanks guys. Sorry to interupt your break away from the heat but by the look of things you have chosen the ideal place for your getaway
      I trust that you have a great time away from that hard slog that the three of you put in up there.
      Hopefully our paths will cross at some point in the future and we can share a couple of beers (cartons) together. My shout.

  • @donnahensel7211
    @donnahensel7211 9 місяців тому

    What kind of tumbler do you recommend?

  • @i.c.s.4869
    @i.c.s.4869 Рік тому +1

    so that gen. loos like the exhaust is blowing back into the intake. chocking it out. ive done that. roofing leaving the air compressor in the back of the truck.

  • @Bayne78
    @Bayne78 3 місяці тому

    Does the tumbler damage any of the opals?

  • @PickNShip
    @PickNShip Рік тому +1

    If I fly down with my family will you take me opal hunting?

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому

      We are hoping to have a mine people can come have a go at next year, till then fossicking is free all over the field

  • @annakeye
    @annakeye Рік тому +1

    Could you two be any more Aussie? Oh wait. It wasn't Foster's.
    PS: Love the parents dug out lounge. It's very cool.

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому +1

      Hahahahh gday mate cheers for watchin!
      It’s been a bloody ripper of an adventure and never a better way to end an arvo then with a couple of frostys by the beacho 🤙🏻
      But yeah nah ta for given it a geez coba hope you enjoyed it 🤠⛏

    • @annakeye
      @annakeye Рік тому

      @@younggunsopalhunters Wouldn't miss it but I've noticed that even though I've got the bell icon hit, I'm not getting notifications in my comments drop down to let me know that you've uploaded. It was only because I thought I hadn't seen you on line for a while that had me go looking for my Aussie battlers, and I'm glad I did. I wonder if anyone else is not getting the notifications either?

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому +1

      @@annakeye thanks for letting me know I’ll have to look into it :)
      We try and post at least one video a month, hopefully next year it will be even more regularly if we can get this new mine set up and running :)

  • @robertschick7854
    @robertschick7854 Рік тому

    I bet if you put all those rocks through a rock pressure you would get so much gold out of there after you pick out all the other stones

  • @calstayton3581
    @calstayton3581 Рік тому +1

    I will say the CAMARA work is always fantastic 👌 Guy you guys are the REARLY TRYING AND GET IT DONE CREW YOU GO BROS BROS STICK TOGETHER GOODLUCK GUYS FOR A FINANCIAL GOOD YEARS AND YEARS FOR YOU YOUR CHILDREN'S CHILDREN AND ON AND ON BRO LEAVE THE HO I MEAN RAKE O FOR GOOD FINDS 👍 FOR YOU ALL YOU RULE GUYS ALWAYS A GREAT SHOW BRO,S

    • @younggunsopalhunters
      @younggunsopalhunters  Рік тому

      Hahaha thank you comments like this keep us posting!
      Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment 🤠⛏

  • @rc-yi8ry
    @rc-yi8ry Рік тому +1

    Low oil pressure sensor cutting your gennie off

  • @aung3627
    @aung3627 8 місяців тому

    ကျောက်ကောင်းများများရပါစေ

  • @interestings7866
    @interestings7866 Рік тому

    You guys still filming with Opal hunters?

  • @useryou2
    @useryou2 Рік тому

    🤟

  • @joecolosi1795
    @joecolosi1795 Рік тому

    Missing y’all’s content… hoping y’all are all doing okay guys….

  • @BAbbazippy
    @BAbbazippy Рік тому +1

    How do you know it's that old it could only be a few thousand years old how did you arrive at your conclusion