Mullock Heaps, the leftover residual dirt from the opal mining process, which may contain small pieces of opal fragments that were missed by the miners, is a popular spot for locals and tourists. Photo: Courtesy of South Cape Photography / District Counci

Mullock Heaps, the leftover residual dirt from the opal mining process, which may contain small pieces of opal fragments that were missed by the miners, is a popular noodling spot for locals and tourists. Photo: Courtesy of South Cape Photography / District Council of Coober Pedy.

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