Ron Manners’ ideas 
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Ron Manners AO

Australian Mining Hall of Fame acceptance speech

The mining industry has come a long way from the early 1900’s mining leases in Kalgoorlie. But it’s almost like this happened in...

Mining leases Mannwest

The world’s greatest treasurer?

One of the joys of returning to Australia is the experience of observing the priorities that beset Australians, locked away in our corner...

A lesson in philosophy

Here I reflect on my time as AMEC councillor, first in 1987 and again in 1990–92. A friendly reminder I am regularly reminded...

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Speaking up to industry

Ron was a former AMEC Councillor, holding positions in both 1987 and from 1990-1992. In this piece he muses on industry groups and...

AMEC’s vital role

I was an AMEC (Association of Mining and Exploration Companies) Councillor in 1987 and again from 1990-92. This article was written for AMEC’s...

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Another look at China

‘Time is money and efficiency is life’, as the ancient Chinese saying goes. Each time I return home to Australia I make notes...

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Mounting anger

Our feedback (via conversations, emails and Facebook) show the mounting anger from Australia’s ‘new generation’ at being left to ‘pick up the tab’...

Turning accidents into opportunities

This is part of a presentation I gave to students at Arkaroola in the Flinders Ranges, South Australia. Birthdays and bush living It’s...

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Fond memories of growing up in a country town

One of the joys of growing up in a country town is the spirit of cooperation. If the telephone doesn’t work you ring...

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The importance of Western Civilisation

The Institute of Public Affairs and Mannkal Economic Education Foundation established a research program in 2010 called the Foundations of Western Civilisation Program....