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Tensions in New South Wales mining: locals sacked, fly-in foreign workers retained

MINING.com Editor | May 27, 2013 | 11:43 pm Energy Precious Metals Australia Coal Gold Iron Ore 

One hundred and six New South Wales coal miners were fired from the Boggabri Coal mine this month while foreign fly-in fly-out workers held their positions, angering locals, Matt Peacock reported Monday for ABC News. Residents of the mining town...

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