Thanks for the reply zed327, I am unsure of what to think about...

Thanks for the reply zed327,

I am unsure of what to think about it for long term certainly there is good short term profits but the fatigue management is starting to raise it's head in a more serious way so fly/bus in and out will gain some more consideration into the future.

With some of the larger company's looking at this scenario for their new and expanding mines a lot of the current worker's will push for the same option as it would open up the choice of places to live a lot further than it is now. Also to expand with a experienced work force verse having to expand with new starters to this type of work it would make the coal look more attractive.

Just my thoughts and I know that it sounds like a each way bet but it was only 9 years ago that steaming coal was $26 US a tonne.