Original article by Paul Garvey
The Australian – Page: 20 : 2-Sep-14

New data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show expenditure on exploration by resources groups during the three months ending 30 June 2014 declined 7.5% to $A444m seasonally adjusted. Association of Mining & Exploration Companies CEO Simon Bennison warns of the long-term negative impact of the drop on the economy overall. The drilling services sector is already being affected

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