Digging Deeper with @ The Coalface

JOE CLAYTON (Part 1): Buried up to his neck, unions, and semi-automatics

September 20, 2026·1h 6m
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Joe Clayton started working underground in the 1970s. He's been buried up to his neck, had his ear just about cut off, been in charge of mining operations in Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia, and hired mercenaries with semi-automatics to keep a strike at bay.He has about a thousand stories, so enjoy Part 1 of our chat with Joe. Don't forget to leave us a rating and a review, and if you've got a story or want to dob a mate in send Jess an email: jess@thecoalface.net.au

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