MiningA mineral export once more valuable than treasureCharles FairbairnFebruary 14, 2019 by Charles FairbairnFebruary 14, 20190213 Peter Owens reviews a mineral we once exported to the UK that had unprecedented value to the allied victory in WW1. From the ‘forgotten history’...
MiningMining Black PearlCharles FairbairnAugust 13, 2018 by Charles FairbairnAugust 13, 20180231 Australian company Plaman Global is progressing with plans to resurrect diatomite quarrying operations in the South Island, with the potential to earn billions of export...