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Publishing Date: 30 Oct 2009 9:50am GMT
Issue/Supplement: 30/10/09
Author: Mining Journal

The ability to handle local grievances has leapt up the skills ‘wish list’ of mining executives. Hardly a week goes by without news of disturbances at a site somewhere. A combination of factors are at play, including recession-fuelled concerns for job security, relatively high metals prices, a drift to left-leaning regional governments, resurgent pressure groups and the ease of internet communication

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