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There are many theories floating around the opal field about which is the best way to solve opal mining issues. Join Carl as he explores

Outback Opal Mythbusters

05 February, 2022

Lets Rub That Christmas Opal Tailout !

Lets Rub That Christmas Opal Tailout !

15 January, 2022


Absolute Opals Gets an Amazing Opal Deal

Absolute Opals Gets an Amazing Opal Deal

03 January, 2022

Carl tests a local mining myth that Truck Tyre can risist abrasive opal dirt better than a steel patch when used on the 90 degree bottom blower bend.

Bullet Proof your Blower, Part 2

16 December, 2021


Every opal miner dreams of their gear lasting a long long time! Carl uses more local bush engineering techniques to solve mining wear and tare isues on the Blower

Bullet Proof your Blower, Part One

06 December, 2021

The Opal Digger

The Opal Digger!

11 November, 2021


The moment they have been waiting for... Absolute Opals plucks chunks of colour from the mine face as they are digging. Watch this Vid to find out how it shaped up and to see if there are any bonuses in the tailout.

A Good Tailout !!!

30 October, 2021

Black opal mining at Lightning Ridge with a running blower.

The Blower

24 October, 2021


Opal Mining Maintenance

Opal Mining Maintenance

24 September, 2021

"Prospect Drilling For Elusive Opal Nobbies at Coocoran"

"Prospect Drilling For Elusive Opal Nobbies at Coocoran"

07 September, 2021


“How Absolute Opals’ Effectively Treat Fungus Growth in Their Underground Mine”

“How Absolute Opals’ Effectively Treat Fungus Growth in Their Underground Mine”

13 August, 2021

Absolute Opal's Grawin Base Camp

Absolute Opal's Grawin Base Camp

03 August, 2021


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