The phrase “gold rush” generates attention in a country with a strong mining history such as Australia. “Coal rush” just doesn’t quite do it.
This is one reason why the Nathan Tinkler story – from rags to riches to rags again - has been more about spectacular goings-on in the life of Australia’s “boganaire”, but not the causes behind what was without doubt the 2010s’ most colourful corporate crash.
Andrew ClarkSenior writerAndrew Clark is a former editor of The Sun-Herald and Australian Business. He was a correspondent in Europe and North America, a political correspondent in Canberra and has been a journalist for more than 55 years. Email Andrew at aclark@afr.com.au
