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(PACE) which was launched in
2004 and since been renewed
and expanded to its current form
of PACE 2020. The program, which
has the support of SACOME, aims
to advance resource exploration
and mining in the state. Since its
introduction, the amount spent
on exploration for minerals has
increased from $20-30 million to
in excess of $100 million annually,
reaching a peak of over $300 million.
SACOME also plays an active
part in countering the anti-mining
sentiment that is voiced by some
activists, which is an important
and effective role that has been
recognised by the government.
The Chamber facilitates a variety
of committees, each of which looks
after a specific area and serves
as a vehicle for consultation and
feedback to prioritize lobbying
efforts. One of the foremost
committees looks into the area of
exploration and serves as a forum
to highlight the issues affecting this
critical aspect. It identifies policy
changes which are required and
helps to guide SACOME in making
submissions to the government.
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