The Money Miners

Name: The Money Miners
Brand: Allen & Unwin
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The great Australian mining boom

By Trevor Sykes

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Summary

The Money Miners by Trevor Sykes delves into the high-stakes world of finance and investment during the Australian resources boom of the 1970s. The book offers a gripping narrative that explores the intense rivalry, ambition, and the larger-than-life characters involved in the mining industry as they chase lucrative deals and uncover scandals. Sykes provides keen insights into the complex interplay between greed, strategy, and economics, painting a vivid picture of this era's financial landscape.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intriguing world of finance and investment, particularly if you're interested in the stories behind major financial players and the dynamics of mining booms. It's an engaging read for those who appreciate in-depth analysis and real-world financial drama.

In The Money Miners, Trevor Sykes writes of how and why mining shares rose and fell so dramatically at the end of 1969, and traces the scandals and collapse of many companies in the wildest stock market boom Australia has ever seen. Ultimately, this is a story of greed, a story of those who were more interested in mining money rather than minerals.

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Until September 1969, Poseidon was a name known only to a handful of investors. Then, in the space of four months, the stock rocketed from 80 cents to $280 a share, pushing the speculative share market sky-high. All of a sudden, thousands of ordinary Australians who had never seen a mine or even a stock exchange were gambling in the wildest stock market boom the nation has ever seen.

Millions of dollars were won and lost in a matter of hours. Sadly, just about everyone lost in the end.

So what happened? And why?

In The Money Miners, Trevor Sykes writes of how and why mining shares rose and fell so dramatically, tracing the scandals and collapse of many companies, including Poseidon, Tasminex, Queensland Mines, Minsec, Patrick Partners, and others. Ultimately, this is a story of greed, a story of those who were more interested in mining money rather than minerals.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781863738446

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 1995

Country: Australia

Imprint: Allen & Unwin

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 532g

Pages: 400

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Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Non-Fiction Trevor Sykes

About the Author

Trevor Sykes is one of Australia's leading finance writers, and has reported on nearly every major company and financial institution in the country. He is a former Editor of the Bulletin, Editor-in-Chief of Australian Business and Assistant Editor of the Australian Financial Review. He has written four other books, the latest being The Bold Riders on Australia's corporate collapses of the 1980s.