Analyst: Mining cost increases caused by fuel price fluctuations may never be eliminated

Golden Ten Data reported on April 13 that Jarden analysts Ben Lyons and Adam Bennett stated that the recent turmoil in the global energy market "has sown the seeds for future cost increases in the mining industry, and this impact may never be eliminated." These analysts have raised their cost estimates for Australian mining companies to reflect the impact of rising diesel prices on transportation, equipment, contractors, and consumables. They pointed out: "Currently, we have not placed any restrictions on production forecasts due to fuel supply issues, but we believe that if fuel shortages worsen, this will become a tangible risk."