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Hundred Heroes

14 March 2002  •  Ron Manners AO

This speech was made by Ron at an Australian Mining Hall of Fame launch and recruitment function. He addressed supporters of Hundred Heroes, …

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What would Shakespeare think of our mining industry?

28 February 2002  •  Ron Manners AO

This article is a reflective piece, written by Ron in early 2002 and presented to the WA School of Mines Mining Executive Development Group …

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In favour of globalisation

30 August 2001  •  Ron Manners AO

This was a speech given to the West Australian Mining Club in Perth on August 30, 2001. What is globalisation, anyway? It all gets down …

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Now, here’s a coincidence

8 June 2001  •  Mannwest Admin

What's in a name? Settle in for a quick history lesson and learn the origins of Ron's company, Croesus Mining.  Most of my …

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Davyhurst official mine opening

1 May 2001  •  Ron Manners AO

As  Chairman of Croesus Mining Ron was called on to open a mine at Davyhurst, 120km north of Kalgoorlie-Boulder. At the time, the mine was predicted to …

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Achieving balance in our lives

14 November 2000  •  Ron Manners AO

Balancing various priorities — mostly other people's priorities — are enough to fill our day. How easy to become confused between duties to …

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Mining and the community

17 October 2000  •  Ron Manners AO

Ron made this speech to the Rotary Club of Perth in 2000. At the time he was Chairman of Croesus Mining, a growing …

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Australia’s Mining Hall of Fame

21 September 2000  •  Ron Manners AO

Australia's Mining Hall of Fame (a lost opportunity — Oct 2017?) I gave this presentation to the Mining 2000 Forum in Melbourne. At …

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Australia’s Outback Highway: the rewards are worth the effort

1 July 2000  •  Mannwest Admin

Following the footsteps of Australia's great explorers (but with better transport), Ron and four mates travelled Australia's outback highway. Escaping the horrors of …

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Where’s the clarinet?

8 January 2000  •  Ron Manners AO

Remembering grandfather James “Pom Pom” Stevens Pom Pom was a prospecting, clarinet playing, blacksmith and winder-driver at the Mt Charlotte Gold Mine. (The …

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