Opal Mining in Lightning Ridge www.blackopaldirect.com

[4sweet2jessa0]

I wish I could come learn your trade what a joy to see beauty

[blackopaldirect]

Hi there no not if you have no experience in mining

[nowai1994]

great video.was wondering if its worth investing a few dollars and and start diggin myslf do u think th return would be ok on a wkly bassis.

[uni000ver000sal]

Pretty stress free lifestyle. Cheers

[blackopaldirect]

HI There it is a nice place. I know a few Robs up there. Regards Justin

[Shauno19882010baby]

My uncle Rob used to live up there.. love the place. (

[ado10011]

Great video and a real interesting story. You make Gougin' look easy!

[blackopaldirect]

Yes they are powerful they are run by v8 engines and a massive fan. Glad you like the video

[NaturallyWired7]

Great video mate, gave me a good insight into Lightning Ridge. Man those giant vacuum cleaners must be so powerful!! ;-)

[blackopaldirect]

Thanks mate I'm glad you like

[srper2]

Great video. I love lightning ridge and this video gives a real look at opal mining!

[blackopaldirect]

Thank you for the nice feedback It is appreciated. :-) Regards Justin

[gilbet]

What a beautiful production! Just subscribed and looking forward to seeing more of these truly fascinating, entertaining videos!

[azorezcattery]

Hi Justin

Greetings from Vancouver Canada!

Thanks so much for posting such a great video. Opals are my most favourite gem, especially the ones that have extreme blue and purple fire to them! It is very interesting to see where they come from. It is on my wish list to have big opal that I do a wire wrap setting for... that is when I can afford it...LOL

you can reach me privately via "azorez at shaw.ca"

Take care... Debbie Modderman, MagPie Jewels M'Silver

[azorezcattery]

Hi Justin

Greetings from Vancouver Canada!

Thanks so much for posting such a great video. Opals are my most favourite gem, especially the ones that have extreme blue and purple fire to them! It is very interesting to see where they come from. It is on my wish list to have big opal that I do a wire wrap setting for... that is when I can afford it...LOL

you can reach me privately via "azorez at shaw.ca"

Take care... Debbie Modderman, MagPie Jewels M'Silver

[HollyTNUSA]

Oh how I wish I can one day visit ! Love Australia and love Cattle dogs (have 2!) and love black opals!

[blackopaldirect]

Gee you would have seen some really nice opal from those opal fields. They were the original and best fields local to Lightning Ridge.The Weetalibah was flooding a few months ago.

[mitchellcorp]

i mined the berlin rush,3 mile,4 mile we had a camp on 3 mile,we worked pony fence,telephone line,bald hill,belahas,potch point,7 mile,hearts@spices,leaning tree ,cracky gully.both of my parents are buried there.say g'day to lyn at weetalibah (LIZARD)

[mooncat34]

Hi Justin,

Fantastically put together video on Lightning Ridge, and mining for opals. I visited "The Ridge" in November 2009 and wished I had seen your video before hand. Will definitely visit again! Look forward to seeing any other videos you make. My father and his twin mined at the Nine Mile in the late 1960"s.

[blackopaldirect]

Hi mate thank you for your kind words :-)

[blackopaldirect]

HI Joey I do know Murray, Nice guy. He used to sell opal in Lightning Ridge. I will be putting many more tips on opal in the future so keep an eye out regards Justin

[1mecnic]

hey justin this video is ausome i like the cement mixer especially since i came from the construction industry. you have a fiend named murray? funny, i met a guy named murray online , bought some opals from him and have been learning to cut and polish ever since. i still have alot to learn and alot finish, stones that need to be finished. then i can sell them for what ever i can get from them. i appreciate what you are doing thanks any new info is helpful , valuing opal? thanks again joey