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Amanda Franklin
EDITOR & WRITER
Jo Rollinson
ART DESIGN
Think Studios
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Photo courtesy of Rio Tinto
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Minesite
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FRONTIERS & COLLECTORS
Exploring the pioneering spirit of Julian Hanna
INDUSTRY SPIRIT
Building a resilient safety culture
THE PEOPLE PUZZLE
Meeting industry workforce demands
HEALTHY INCLINE
The growing complexity of Sino-Australian trade
ROCKS, RIGHTS AND RATIONALE
The allure of targeting resources offshore
BIGGER VISIONS
Employees support corporate social responsibility
TAXING TIMES
Biting the hand that feeds it
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FOREWORD
Welcome to
Minesite
, Annual 2011
COMMENT
Premier of Western Australia
A RESOURCEFUL STATE
WA’s record-breaking year
DEFINITIVE MOMENTS OF MINING
The 2011 Snowden photo competition
THE 50,000 JOBS CAMPAIGN
Building indigenous employment
MINING RESEARCH IN WA
R&D adding value to Australian resources
LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY
BHP Billiton protecting biodiversity in the Pilbara
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FEEDING THE HUNGRY BEAST
An interesting year on commodity markets
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2011 Events
Calendar
St Barbara’s Day
Club Scholarships
Annual Gala Ball
Golf Day