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Miners pumping $82 billion into Australian economy – 70% more than last year

Frik Els | September 02, 2011 | 3:13 am Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Australia Europe Coal Copper Gold Iron Ore 

Beating already rosy expectations new Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show mining companies intend to invest $82.1 billion this financial year on new and expansion projects, representing 55% of total capital expenditure in the country's economy. The spending spree by...

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