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Automation a blast for Orica

THE CEO of commercial explosives and blasting systems company Orica, Alberto Calderon, has told the Melbourne Mining Club that Australia could become a global leader in mining automation but only with a new tax regime that incentivises investment.

Karma Barndon
Calderon addressing the Melbourne Mining Club.

Calderon addressing the Melbourne Mining Club.

Originally from Colombia, Calderon said there was no question the resources sector’s contribution to Australia’s standard of living and economic growth had been enormous but with the once-in-a-lifetime...

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