The Money Miners Australia's Mining Boom 1969-1970
History Australiana Business & Economics
The Money Miners: Australia's Mining Boom 1969-1970 by Trevor Sykes dissects the speculative whirlwind that transformed sleepy Australian mining towns into stock-market goldmines. First published in 1978, this hardcover first edition captures the drama of Poseidon and nickel mania through the sharp eye of one of Australia's most respected financial journalists.
A desirable collector's copy, this volume carries Sykes' own signature on the title page, adding tangible provenance for finance and mining-history enthusiasts. The 388-page narrative combines rigorous economic analysis with vivid reportage, making it a key reference for anyone tracing Australia's resource booms and their impact on local communities and global markets.
The dust-jacketed hardback shows gentle shelf wear—jacket edges scuffed with slight gloss loss—yet the boards, binding, and pages remain clean and tight, ensuring comfortable reading or display. Its vintage 1978 origin places the book among scarce first printings now hunted by antiquarian, business, and Australiana collectors alike.
Whether you're building a library of Australian economic history, hunting signed financial ephemera, or seeking a thoughtful gift for a mining engineer or investor, this copy of Sykes' classic delivers both substance and collectible appeal without breaking the budget.
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