Amorous Miners Drive Up Costs for Rio, BHP

Bloomberg reports that mining companies in Australia are spending more on miners and their relationships.

The market news is quoted as saying,

To persuade workers to join, companies offer extras such as seven-hour, round-trip flights to cities every few weeks, satellite phones to keep miners connected with loved ones, counseling services, and even flying in families for employees who keep mines going over the Christmas holiday.

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