Mining boss calls for summit to pave the way for Australia's economic recovery The head of one of Australia's biggest coal producers has said Australia has wasted the mining boom. THE boss of one of Australia's biggest coal producers has accused the Government of undermining the benefits of the mining boom, lacking vision and doing serious damage to the national reputation. Anglo-American chief executive Mark Cutifani has also called for a national economic summit to revive the nation and set a platform for the future. Mr Cutifani said the Government must support the industry, not stifle its future in this country through development dead-ends and policy duplication.