Turning Dirt into Dollars – Opal Mining Life

Описание: A day underground in the opal fields. We’re in Lightning Ridge, Australia, moving dirt, checking tailings, and doing what it takes to (hopefully) turn dirt into dollars. If you love authentic opal mining, you’ll enjoy this behind-the-scenes look!

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📍 About Lightning Ridge:
• Australia’s most famous opal field — home of the black opal
• Located in NSW, about 700 km from Sydney
• Rich history dating back to the 1890s

🔎 Thinking of visiting?
• Do your research ahead of time
• Get a good local guide
• Be patient — opal mining takes time, luck, and grit
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You can send us mail (absolutely anything) and we will open it on camera:
The mailing address is:
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Nathan
PO BOX 1322
LIGHTNING RIDGE, 2834, NSW
AUSTRALIA
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