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Document Type
Article
Author
Source
Australian Mining; Jun2012, Vol. 104 Issue 6, p38-38, 1p
Subject
TUNGSTEN mines & mining
WATERSHED management
Language
ISSN
0004976X
Abstract
The article looks at the Watershed development project of Vital Metals Ltd. in north Queensland. The project aims to revive the mining of tungsten, described as a metal hardening element that is indispensable for industrial societies. Company's chief executive officer Mark Strizek talks about the initial closure of tungsten mines in Australia. The representation of Vital's local business of an interesting conflation of history, politics, and business is noted.