MASTERS OF MINING.

The article presents comments of seven chief executives of leading mining companies including Tom Albanese, Chip Goodyear, Owen Hegarty, Andrew Forrest, Peter Johnston, Greg Gailey and Brian Gilbertson on the business trends of the mining industry in Australia. According to them, the mineral industry will continue to expand which in turn is strengthening the Australian economy. The executives analyzed the nature of growth in the industry with respect to various minerals. INSETS: Governments control and restrict;Minerals ain't oils;Staff health tones up return.