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Business View Australia - July 2015 29
Australia’s economy is dependent
to a considerable extent on mineral
exports and South Australia plays
an important role with a large
number of companies active in this
sector in the state. The success
of these companies, which are
involved in the mining, energy and
oil and gas sectors, is enhanced by
the support and direction provided
by the South Australian Chamber
of Mines and Energy (SACOME).
SACOME has been in existence
for over 35 years and represents
the interests of approximately 300
members. All mineral and petroleum
producers, in addition to a large
contingent of explorers in South
Australiamake up theirmembers and
the organisation is strongly focussed
on fulfilling their needs. SACOME
counts amongst its members,
service providers to the mineral and
petroleum producers, as these firms
are integral to the success of the
resources sector in South Australia.
Jason Kuchel, chief executive
of SACOME says, “That being
successful for our members breeds
more success for us. So it is about
doing the best job that we possibly
can for our members by providing
them the services that they are
after and we find that tends to
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