Outback Opal Hunters – Season 9

A battle to clear a long abandoned mine site exposes an opal level for the Misfits. An epic year-long dig finally uncovers opal rich ground for the Blacklighters.

The Mooka boys bet on a 30-year-old exploration drill to convince an investor. The hunt for old-timers tunnels could be a costly mistake for the Blacklighters.

The Bushmen are forced to work a dangerous new claim after abandoning a dry mine. Angel and Opal Jo's search for a new partner threatens to tear the team apart.

The Opal Whisperers risk their lives digging underground in a 50-year-old mine. The Blacklighters break the teeth on their 20-ton excavator.

The Digi Diggers discover a rich opal seam full of brittle and worthless rock. Faced with impenetrable rock the Bushmen are out of options and make a risky deal.

Once in a lifetime floods across Australia force the Mooka boys into an abandoned mine and floods drive the Opal Whisperers to the home of a legendary Angel of Yowah opal.

The Bushmen trial a rookie miner, Ben, to operate their drill to find new opal bearing ground, but he falls short at the first challenge.

Brand new team Digi Diggers bring brand new technology to the opal fields; Josiah and Lisa soon find themselves at breaking point.