Declining R&D intensities at the national level coincide with growing international technological links. Deviations of individual OECD countries from the average R&D intensity reflect differences in industry structure as well as in sectoral R&D intensity. At the same time, the sectoral...

This work contains the results of a series of discussions with leading representatives of 58 mining and quarrying firms, equipment manufacturers and research institutions. They showed the importance of collaborative technology research and the critical role of mine personnel.