Australia Looks Seaward For New Mineral Resources
Sydney reports Australia is rapidly tapping sea wealth beyond oil, mining rutile and zircon for non Communist markets, with rutile at 275000 tons and zircon at 250000 tons yearly. Ilmenite output stands at 500000 tons, a Gladstone plant may double supply, offshore earnings rising to 47 million Australian dollars by 197. Fishing also booms with 44 million earned, crayfish, abalone, prawns in vast waters, and the first fish meal plant built to feed livestock.