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How Australia Built a Mining Productivity Boom
Australia's mining sector has been a standout in global productivity, with output per worker tripling since the early 2000s. This episode explores how the country transformed its resource extraction through automation, port efficiency, and worker training. Lucas and Luna break down the specific technologies—like autonomous trucks and rail systems—that cut costs and boosted output, and why other nations haven't replicated the model. They also discuss the role of China's demand in driving investment, and the risks of a commodities slowdown. A concrete look at one of the most…
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