{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"EP 153: The Genesis of Australia\u2019s Nickel Industry","description":"Discover the fascinating origins of Australia\u2019s nickel industry in this episode of Fresh Thinking by \u202a@SnowdenOptiro\u202c. Principal Consultant, Jan Graham, sits down with Executive Consultant, Ian Glacken, to explore the pivotal moment that sparked it all\u2014the discovery of nickel at Kambalda in 1966. From early prospecting and geological insight to rapid development and industry-wide impact, this story highlights the role of luck, lateral thinking, and persistence in shaping one of Australia\u2019s most significant mining sectors. Learn how a single drill hole, KD1, transformed Western Mining Corporation and led to decades of nickel production across Australia.&amp;nbsp; If you enjoy mining history, geology, and industry insights, don\u2019t forget to like, subscribe, and follow Fresh Thinking by \u202a@SnowdenOptiro\u202c . ","author_name":"Fresh Thinking by Snowden Optiro","author_url":"https:\/\/snowdenoptiro.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40733445\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/40733445"}