On a Safety Tour of a mine in Central Qld quite a few years ago.
Manager mentions that it costs $3million per hour if the mine stops for any reason. They take safety very seriously. Stopping to do paperwork is also far more expensive than keeping everybody alive.
Casually mention it back at the private landing strip as my mate flies in from Wagga. A guy with a safety helmet grabs a package off him and speeds away.
Where have you been this morning?
They offered me $30K to fly down to Wagga to pick up a part for one of the mines. They said it was mission critical and the guy would be waiting at the end of the runway to pass it to you through the window so don't bother to switch off the engine - just turn around and bring it right back, pronto.
Faster to send down a local ag flyer guy than get it sent commercially via Sydney/Brisbane/Bush via air or truck, and then out to the mine.
They do take things seriously. Money doesn't talk out there, it shouts!
Great cash sideline for an ag flyer in mining country.