Basic outline of the network organisation for mining firms

The 1990's differ radically in some important aspects from the previous decade. Technological progress is increasingly accelerating. Challenges of previously unknown extent are made by the new world politics conditions. Particularly in the East and South of our world, dramatic economic and sociological changes are taking place, the consequences of which can hardly be forecast. In addition there are the apparently constantly growing ecological problems. People will have to adjust their firms ideas and dealings to these new conditions. (orig.)