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Absolute Opals Blog

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

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 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