Economic slowdown led the vast majority of mining executives to expect a severe contraction in exploration activity, and at least 30 percent of exploration companies going out of business.
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Friday, 27 February 2009
Mining: 30% of exploration companies expected to close
Independent research organization the Fraser Institute has released its Survey of Mining Companies 2008/2009, based on the opinions of 658 mining executives and managers worldwide.
Economic slowdown led the vast majority of mining executives to expect a severe contraction in exploration activity, and at least 30 percent of exploration companies going out of business.
Economic slowdown led the vast majority of mining executives to expect a severe contraction in exploration activity, and at least 30 percent of exploration companies going out of business.
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