
As the charter aircraft sweeps low over the desolate Pilbara mining district of Western Australia, home to one of the world’s most valuable iron ore deposits, Sam Walsh casts his eye over the rich red dirt below.
By Peter Smith and Richard McGregor
Published: April 2 2008 17:44 | Last updated: April 2 2008 17:44

As the charter aircraft sweeps low over the desolate Pilbara mining district of Western Australia, home to one of the world’s most valuable iron ore deposits, Sam Walsh casts his eye over the rich red dirt below.