There’s a real divergence in opinion across Australia when it comes to China. In the eastern states, the focus is on escalating tensions while in the west it continues to be about managing the relationship. That’s the view Argonaut’s Executive Director Eddie Rigg who says it’s cost pressures, especially the inability to find suitable staff, that’s the real issue dominating conversations at the Diggers & Dealers Mining Forum in Kalgoorlie. Along with advice on how to curb cost pressures, Eddie gives his view on the outlook for M&A activity, capital raises, Chinese demand and why we might see a bit more news flow to keep this strong momentum going.