
Miner Ian Shaw is denied a bonus by Warren Thorne. He is blacklisted. Using his ability to see through strata, he contracts Wolf Creek mine. He teams with transport boss Scarlett Vance and technician Titus, fighting capital blockades from Warren Thorne and foreign investor Mr. Gordon. Surviving desperate situations, he unearths Amethyst Copper, heavy rare earths, and strategic rhenium ore. He turns it over to the state, shattering foreign capital's monopoly, building a heavy industry base.