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"Mining is a small business. Everyone knows everyone else." However, many Canadian supply companies last year have merged with other firms to better penetrate the US & other international markets. Examples include the Schauenberg Group, DSI Int'l. & Becker Mining Services. Add to this, the global mergers of the mine companies & its tough to connect with the ultimate decision makers ...
End users are almost entirely relying on suppliers for innovation. The mines can't keep up with the specialized technology out there; most don't even try. They want to reduce the risk & cost of innovation by outsourcing a great part of the innovation process.
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2012 Media Kit - “Mining Engineering”