Hello, I tried reaching out on IRC, but looked like you had already gotten off at about 4:45.

I'm having issues with getting an NPC to flag the cut-scene for going into Palborough Mines to mine. The NPC is Grohm, and the section I believe I'm stuck on is ,linked http://ffxiclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Journey_Abroad/Plot_Details

Grohm is just going on about Humes being lazy )-: I'm a Hume. Maybe he just doesn't want to help me because he is racist?

My character name is Bridden. Let me know if you need anymore information.

I tried to ensure that the mission wouldn't allow me to continue, and sure enough, this is what I get when I try to refine the Gravel.
http://imgur.com/gVE0p8e

NasChat is down, so I'll post here. I have the sand, but the problem with the NPC persists.

You made some change today, but had to head out. I wanted to update here so that I didn't forget.

I was told to try speaking with the first couple NPCs involved in the quest. Going off of the link below, I made sure I didn't miss anything.
http://ffxiclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Jour ... ot_Details
I spoke to all Bastok NPCs and all San d'Orian NPCs and was still unable to continue the story.

I have the same problem. Is this a thing? I never got the CS with Grohm, but i was still able to get the sand in the mines. However nothing happens when i trade it to the npc in the consulate, and Grohm still does not give a cs.