“Quicklook” Assessment of Greater Adelaide's Assets & Challenges ...

often than not, from international sources. This adds time and cost to these
programs and is an obstacle to doing business.
• Because of the arid climate of much of SA, access to sufficient quantities fresh,
potable water for use at exploration and development sites is an ongoing issue.
Operators are adept at utilizing the extensive saline ground water resources for
operational uses. This, though, adds cost to these minerals projects.
• As in other parts of the world, the Industry does not have strong public support.
Most members of the community do not realize the economic impact/contributions of
the mineral companies.
Quotes
• “Cappuccino Society”
• “Socially conscious lawyers”
• “Socially conscious politicians”
• “17% of the world’s dollars for mineral exploration is sent to Australia.”
• “Australia has dropped down in the list of desirable exploration areas in the world.
On the other hand, Australia has 17% of the minerals funding in the world.”
• “Aborigines want respect, jobs for their kids, and stability”
• “As Australians, we don’t do a good job of value adding”
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