Andamooka opal mining.

G’day everyone, I hope you’re all well! In this video we’ll be heading to Andamooka for another mining trip, and to pick up the latest additions for the workshop. I hope you enjoy, thanks for your time. 🤪👍
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[@clintstoner13680]

I normally watch your videos for the opal content, just to learn more about different types of opals, how they're worked and how they get messed up but seeing how you interact with the wildlife in your neck of the woods is amazing. I've been an avid Bearded Dragon owner for over a decade and it's simply astounding to see them just running around in their natural habitat. Thanks for all you do, Phil!

[@theopalmills]

G’day mate, Bearded dragons have been my favourite since around 1989 when I caught my first one up at Melrose, Flinders ranges, they have a great temperament when calm. 🤪👍

[@Edelstones]

The giant clam! I can’t wait to see what’s inside that one. Cool to be along for the trip Phil

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[@JohnDoe2.01]

Another interesting video! Thanks Phil for taking us along. I have found that I can learn and be jealous at the same time. 😂 Keep the videos coming!

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[@AusOpal]

this is such a raw and cool vid , love seeing the country and where it all happens.

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[@fishwithandy]

Great Video Phil , can't wait to see whats inside that big bit , can't wait to see how that parcel treats , the Rolling mills look Great , I was watching opal hunters the other day and saw Angel on it and the Jimi hendrix tune Angel started playing in my head , 3days mate constant ,over and over " Angel came down from heaven yesterday " lol , then i went and watched the same episode again arghhh, the Im surprised the tv companys not Begging you to do an appearance on there show , Give the people what they want I say

[@theopalmills]

G’day Andy, I document my adventures chronologically, what is shown is what, and how, it happened, I also can’t do fake with a straight face, so I don’t think I’d fit their criteria. I was approached by them (Prospero productions) through an email about matrix treating, I responded, I never heard back from them, not a good start, professionally, and the “Mooka boys” were probably a better fit anyways. 🤪👍

[@MrComfyAustralia]

that is bloody awesome mate. I shared this to the opal bar and grill on FB to share the love. Huge find.. My love is to carve a piece that size and and then treat it.

[@theopalmills]

G’day mate, thanks for sharing. 🤪👍

[@redeyestones3738]

Those rolling mills are SOOOO AWESOME!!! Stoked for ya, Phil!

[@bbisyy4u]

I really enjoyed the trip to Andemooka. I get to see more than just opal. I do get a kick out of the backward cars and opposite side of the road. I cant wait to see what you do with that monster of a rock.

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[@pkgoldopalhunting]

great country mate i just love it great roller mill mate you will be able to melt your scrap and offcuts and use it again role it out to plate or wire , nice colour matrix to man

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[@stacy-northernauroratreasu4120]

Beautiful scenery, And beautiful opals. Time stamp 6:36 was cool looked like an eye in the wall. Lol. Thanks for sharing your adventure and mining. 🤗💜🙏

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[@michaelprue9024]

At 3:04 in this video. LOL man I really need to get out of my American mind ! Ima go crazy if I don’t haha. Everytime I watch one of these videos, you driving out to the Opal fields, I’m always surprised by how you guys drive, wrong side of the car, wrong side of the roads lol 😂. Of course, over here we are the ones who are backwards haha. But yeah, it always trips me up for a second, and then I have to remind myself, it’s Australia mate ! Absolutely love these videos though, and so so jealous wishing I was there to find my own rough and polish !!! Good luck Phil, I know you’ll knock it out of the park.

[@redeyestones3738]

Yet another in a long list of very enjoyable videos. Thanks

[@nancycurtis7315]

Loved going down the mine with you. It was fantastic to watch the stones come out of the wall. Can't wait to see them treated and the end results. Greetings from Dimboola, in Victoria.

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[@offyarocka]

That was a ripper of an adventure!!!! Thanks for sharing 🤘😎🤘

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[@susannesamuelsson2930]

Long train, cute bearded dragon and hopefully a lot of Andamooka opal for you! I wish you good luck with the big boulder and perhaps you will find a treasure within it too! Take care Phil and I wish you a lot of good luck! ❤👋💎👍 Greetings to you from me in Sweden 🇸🇪!

[@jeffholmes1362]

How nice is that first sighting of mullock heaps as you drive into an opal area. Congrats on finding something underground, better than coming home empty handed. Angels shop looks cool, she’s come a long way. And I hope your new toys get plenty of use.

[@theopalmills]

Thanks Jeff, I still get the feeling of excitement seeing the fields pop into view, I was straight down the hole the afternoon I arrived. 🤪👍

[@elishadoyle8191]

Wow ❤ I hope to have the opportunity to go looking for opal one day

[@carlynscolorfulcreations]

Another fantastic video! I love the out in the feild stuff, its so hype when you find a peice. Cant wait to see what you do with those peices you got. The cute animals are always a bonus. And congratulations on getting those mills, thats so awesome!

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[@annblakeway7691]

Great to enjoy the journey underground with you 😀. So interesting to experience on screen, rocks that I wouldn't necessarily look at. The new machinery will be a good venture. 👍

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[@ROCKINWHEELERS]

We enjoy your mining adventures in Andamooka. You hit a great pocket. Now is there OPAL for meeeee? Thanks for Sharing your mining Adventure.

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[@bhutjolokia6990]

Awesome video Phil!! Love those chunkers you got!!👍😎👻🌶️

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[@zoinkaboose]

Nice finds!

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[@Kerrsartisticgifts]

The Giant Clam is almost big enough to become your Mill stone. This is a really enjoyable video, Phil.

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[@A_Bone1972]

such a crazy thing to have to go underground in the dark to find bright shiny colors! the waiting on a train segment reminds me of moments in parts of the Oz i live in on this side of the globe. the main difference is that over here, just as you realize that the long train that you've been waiting out has almost passed is also the exact moment you realize that this train had blocked from view the other long train on the parallel tracks opposite, but this other train is going the other direction, plus that it has barely started passing you. so, usually is best to wait some more. ✌️🐝➕

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[@queenmab1999]

Pretty rocks!!! That is a really cool dragon!!!

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[@Phoenix_Enterprises]

Cool stuff Phil good on you...mills are my next purchase. Been wanting a combo mill for a while. Thanks for the content loved the bearded dragon that was really cool sight.

[@theopalmills]

G’day mate, rolling mills are a great addition, they can set you back a bit, but should save you $’s from buying pre-rolled silver. 🤪👍

[@Phoenix_Enterprises]

@@theopalmills I know...it's been on my list for 30+ years...I did find a combo mill with 7 extra rollers including pattern wire for under a reasonable price finally. I'm glad I waited as it's kinda my dream mill and in budget. It's not as "industrial" as yours but, it offers more features. :) Glad you got one. I've had my draw plates for decades waiting...lol

[@redeyestones3738]

Pretty trippy how when you time lapse the driving innhighway, the white stripes on the road make it look like you going in reverse

[@pigeonbloodruby5330]

I was chatting with Dr.Phil about sandblasting the host material off. Might save some opal from the saw. There is a micro sand blaster that jewelers use to carve intricate patterns for stone jewelry. It's also used to clean up fossils without damaging it.

[@theopalmills]

G’day mate, yes, it’s on my Wishlist, an air scribe, “🎶I want it all, and I want it now.” I’ve just covered the couple of thousand for the mills, saving for a second hand 10 inch saw I should have in a couple of weeks, another Andamooka trip in about a week with machine hire, an oxy torch for more heat to be able to use a casting kit I’ve had for a year, but, bit by bit, I will get to these and more, stay tuned. 🤣👍

[@ResortDog]

The best thing about a vacuum and an agitator is you dont have to cry over the opal that disintegrates. Just sort whats on the screen. Nice to find a pocket. May it be bigger than you can dig out before you leave.

[@theopalmills]

G’day mate, we’ve been offered the use of such equipment, it’ll definitely help move more ground, only limited by my budget. 🤪👍

[@ResortDog]

Good Luck, I've been limited by lack of willing partners to work or buy where I dig by hand. Thats a problem of having fee digging available. @@theopalmills

[@rocknrollmine]

7:17 is a NICE piece

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[@firstlast-mp1dc]

Love the Giant clam.

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[@020Dutchy]

Left your dog in the car did you… he took revenge on the steering wheel 😂

[@theopalmills]

🤣👍 I think it’s deteriorating from some diesel on my hands one time.

[@igvtec]

Good stuff.

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[@muhammadshahzaib5731]

Love from Pakistan i wish i could have one of your mini galaxies

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[@maryseserko1622]

Take a bottle of water with you when you go looking for opal to wash.

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[@RaymondBCrisp]

I once counted 212 cars on a train while I was waiting for it to pass. Yeah, it took freaking forever.

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

Box cars full of new jabs for the sheep?

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[@bentationfunkiloglio]

"... and I haven't even licked it yet." Yessir, if I had a dollar ever time I've said that ...

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[@redeyestones3738]

Could have made it passed that train. 😆

[@theopalmills]

Ikr? The light wasn’t that red. 🤣👍

[@anglosaxon244]

The zombie apokalipse is on the horizon,...!! I Hope they like opals too !!!

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[@bamboumanon]

Hello bonjour de France 🥰👋👋👋💎💎💎💎👍💪💪💪💪💪💪🙏🙏🙋‍♀🙋‍♀Magnifique 😍😍

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[@DARKNIGHTFELIX]

What would you treat that brother just got great color on it why don't you just cut it and polish it

[@theopalmills]

I think I’m addicted to treating matrix. 🤣👍

[@brendenloffler3907]

In 2 weeks myself and partner are heading to andamooka for a look. Any recommendations

[@theopalmills]

I hope you’re trip is going well! 🤪👍

[@stevenowak1331]

Really the train

[@kennethkranixfeld164]

Found you gem!

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[@kennethkranixfeld164]

@@theopalmills hello brother was watching alot of your vids awhile back and lost track of your channel thanks for getting back to me alot of very interesting content cheers k

[@kennethkranixfeld164]

Lost track of your channel and like your content honest examples of how to and the hard bits saved me from waiting money and time l would rather buy a package of specimens to practice cutting and treating potch from you! Look forward to hearing from you Ken cheers

[@trptrungblogs]

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[@Aaron_Hanson]

I was hoping your lizard friend was going to be a frilled neck lizard 😒 I haven’t seen nor heard of them for many years.

[@theopalmills]

G’day mate, we’re a bit too far south for frilled neck lizards, they’re up in northern Australia, it’d be cool if we did though. 🤪👍

[@crystalgemstone]

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[@lucianocosta1094]

ola envia um pedacinho pra mim

[@allagatoral3839]

dude you feed opals with mineral il do not tell anybody and your raw opal will outshine everyone eleses!!!! your welcome..

[@theopalmills]

G’day mate, there no chance I’d do that at all, oil wouldn’t do anything to Australian opal, and the matrix would be ruined if you used oil on it, as you’d never get it dry.

[@allagatoral3839]

@@theopalmills Try it on a small one after you gets it polished.hell ya'll got tons!!!! JUST A SMALL ONE...HELL I KNOW IT WILL LIGHT EM UP!!!