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Asian miners consolidate procurement

The majority of Asian miners expect greater centralisation of procurement over the next two years, according to Timetric’s Mining Intelligence Centre.

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Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have global supply agreements in place with Komatsu and Caterpillar respectively

Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton have global supply agreements in place with Komatsu and Caterpillar respectively

In a recent survey of over 100 Asian mine managers, respondents were asked if they expect the level of centralisation of procurement to change over the next two years. Over 52% of respondents said they...

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