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Mining exploration applications plunge in Australia

Marc Howe | January 30, 2013 | 11:16 am Base Metals Energy Precious Metals Australia Coal Copper Gold Iron Ore 

Western Australia's Department of Mines and Petroleum says the number of people applying for mining exploration permits in the mineral-rich state has plunged. ABC News reports that the number of people applying to prospect or explore for minerals fell by...

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