Category Archives: Mining

Salt of the Earth: The Art of Polish Miners

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

Deep underground in Poland lies something remarkable but little known outside Eastern Europe. For centuries, miners have extracted salt there, but left behind things quite startling and unique. Take a look at the most unusual salt mine in the world. … Continue reading →

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Fat Cats

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

Forget Bill Gates, the richest man in history lived in Mali… 700 years ago He was a despot who ruled swathes of West Africa and made a fortune from salt and gold. Now, Mansa Musa I has been named the … Continue reading →

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Off the Top of my Head: Musings from a MountainTop

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

High on Denniston Plateau Seeking Balance Between Economy and Environment By Paul Murray High on a mountaintop overlooking the Tasman Sea hard-hatted men in convoys of white utes patrol the plateau and make plans to uncover the riches beneath the … Continue reading →

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