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Looking for leadership

10 July 2004  •  Ron Manners AO

I’ve often bemoaned the lack of leadership in the business and mining community. The general fear of “rocking the boat” or offending the anti-business …

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Two Birthdays Tonight: Ayn Rand and John Hyde

2 February 2004  •  Ron Manners AO

My good friend John Hyde shares a birthday with Ayn Rand. This is a speech I delivered on his 68th birthday. Two greats …

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Build your bridge to the moon

24 May 2002  •  Ron Manners AO

Ron addressed the Western Australian School of Mines (WASM) Centenary Graduation Ceremony in Kalgoorlie explaining to the graduates why he's an optimist. It is a …

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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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