Dozens of workers at a paper mill in eastern Victoria will be stood down from New Year’s Day due to a shortage of materials. Some 37 workers at the Opal Australian Paper mill in Maryvale would be impacted immediately, according to an official from the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining & Energy Union. “There are another 120 workers…
Alaskan Miner Sells Giant 12,000 Carat Opal Bigger Than a Brick for Nearly $144,000 at Auction
A gemstone, billed as one of the largest gem-quality opals in existence, was sold for $143,750 at auction in Alaska on Sunday. The opal, dubbed the “Americus Australis,” weighs more than 11,800 carats, according to the auction house Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals. It also has a long history. Most recently, it was kept in…
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