The stampede for the considerable mineral riches of the now-Autonomous Region of Bougainville has drawn a colourful collection of entrepreneurs and speculators. One of whom is Perth-based mining identity Nikolajs Zuks.
Zuks was at one point the holder of a $475 million iron ore fortune. On paper, at least. But as of February 2021, he’s been, in Australia, bankrupt.
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Myriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com
