Tasmanian miners hold out hope for brighter future amid tech industry growth

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Politicians bearing promises have disappointed many miners in Tasmania's wild west in recent times, but increasing demand for metals for technology products is driving more exploration.

Politicians trumpeting the rebirth of mining in Tasmanian communities desperate for jobs are being warned they may be doing damage.The resources downturn has hit the region hard, with one in five mining jobs lost in six yearsDon Edmonston has witnessed first-hand the impact changes in the mining industry have had on the town of Zeehan, on Tasmania's wild west coast.

Avebury Nickel Mine during the Braddon by-election campaign for the announcement that the mine would reopen as early as January 2019,The politicians donned hard-hats for a tour of the site, with Mr Turnbull declaring it would mean"more jobs, more opportunity, more investment".

 

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