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Boom/Bust Cycle of Mining Industry
• Temporary and pre-mature mine closures described as a
‘feast and famine’ cycle where families experience periods of
income and incur debt and then face stress due to job loss and
debt load [9] [18];
• Cycle causes de-stabilization of families and the community
at large, and is particularly hard on women and children [9]
[18];
• Results in higher rates of health issues (substance abuse,
depression, family violence) and increased demand on health
service providers [5].