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Introductory remarks and acknowledgements Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. I’d like to acknowledge the representatives from nine different governments who are participating in this conference. I look forward to meeting many of you later today. Before I start, I wish to acknowledge the major mine incident that has unfolded in Brazil.  Our thoughts are with the victims, their families and… Read More »Mining and the Australian economy: the Australian Government’s priorities for the mining sector

On a scale of one to ten Opal is easily the hardest gemstone to try and value. Opal has an infinite number of variables including color, pattern, brightness and origin. Opal has a complicated classification system for valuations that is much harder than diamonds or any other gemstones. If you are ready to take the plunge and purchase your first… Read More »How To Value Opal – The 10 Factors

Australian mining Queen Gina Rinehart has regained her title as Australia’s richest person. Mining Queen Gina Rinehart has regained her title as Australia’s richest person after losing the throne last year. The magnate has topped this year’s Australian Financial Review Rich List with a personal wealth of a staggering $28.89 billion. Watch the video above for more on Australia’s richest people Rinehart’s… Read More »Mining magnate Gina Rinehart tops list of Australia’s richest people in 2020