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How exquisite timing and meditating shaped this Rich Lister’s fortune

After deciding a career in law wasn’t for him, Kerry Harmanis turned to prospecting in WA. That decision led to the $3.1 billion sale of Jubilee Mines.

Julie-anne Sprague
Julie-anne SpragueRich List editor

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Rich Lister Kerry Harmanis knows a thing or two about timing.

Not long after raising millions from investors for the listing of his mining explorer on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1987, global markets crashed. Black Monday (Tuesday in Australia) set off panic.

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Julie-anne Sprague co-edits our Rich Lists and covers entrepreneurs, wealth creation and investments. A senior journalist in our newsroom, Julie-anne has covered politics, property, agribusiness, retail and stockmarkets in both the UK and Australia. Connect with Julie-anne on Twitter. Email Julie-anne at jsprague@afr.com

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