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'The increase in planned capital expenditure reflects expectations of growing demand for minerals and energy commodities in the medium term,' said ABARE's Deputy Executive Director, Dr Terry Sheales on releasing ABARE's Minerals and energy: major development projects - October 2009 listing. The listing of 341 major development projects includes 267 projects at a less advanced stage, that is, projects undergoing feasibility studies or approval processes. In the six months to October 2009, 44 new projects have been added to ABARE's list of development projects.