The support troops perform a variety of functions such as mine clearance, equipment servicing, construction,air support, medical services and many others.

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Energy minister John Hughes said the government would do all it could to support the mine and its staff.

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Instead, people support a land-mine ban, feeling that at least they are doing something.

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Meanwhile, a number of analysts have cited support from potential PGM mine-supply disruptions.

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