Interview with Ioannis (Yiani) Athanasiadis Yiani Athanasiadis was as born in northern Greece, Kozani. He spent his childhood in Greece and much of his formative years in Germany before migrating to Australia in his early 20s. Yiani gives an extensive account of his involvement in the mining industry of Coober Pedy and the hunt for precious opal. He discusses the … Continue reading Ioannis (Yiani) Athanasiadis