Outsourcing matters

Paul Moore reviews the contract mining industry, both the reasons why mine owners choose to use contractors, and a detailed review of contract mining in two of its three strongholds

02 June 2009
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The decision on whether to contract out mining tasks depends on the size of the orebody, the mine life, and the owner’s access to manpower and capital for equipment.

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