Gem Hunters Down Under
Get ready for a wild ride into the remarkable world of the sapphire hunters of central Queensland, where the blind pursuit of this incredible gem pushes a hardy band of miners to their very limits.
Director: Adam Cox
The Dry
Weather dominates the landscape for the gem hunters, and two years of drought are punishing the district. Every miner needs water to process the dirt they dig - no water,…
Family and Friends
Todd and Brianna battle back-breaking work, gear failure, heat and dust; how will they juggle family life and grow their tiny sapphire business?
Exploration
After a hundred years of constant digging, fresh ground is rare in the Gemfields; Rowan Richardson drags an old drilling rig out to test a new claim, but he digs…
The Deepest Cut
It's tough running a sapphire mine, and the Mifsuds are learning that the hard way; Ray and Paul use their 40-tonne drilling rig to punch a hole down to meet…
The Storm
Huge floods and a mini tornado have almost paralysed Gemfields, but the district has been desperate for water for years, and a little destruction won't stop the miners from trying.
Stone and Water
It's almost the end of the mining season, and with water in the dam, Max and Glenn may finally get a break, but Todd and Brianna need a big haul…
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