AngloGold, the biggest gold miner in the world, said it hoped to more than double annual production from South America to one million ounces within five years, reducing dependence on high-cost South African mines.
And Washington has continually discussed reducing dependence on foreign oil.
One way is by reducing dependence on fixed assets.
But reducing dependence on eyedrops can be helpful for patients who have trouble applying them.
Part of Chávez's new "oil socialism" is to make Pdvsa more self-sufficient, reducing dependence on outside service companies.
The administration's energy policy calls for diversifying the sources of America's energy imports and reducing dependence on the Middle East.
The drilling has been an economic boon — creating jobs and reducing dependence on foreign energy.
Gavin Strang, the transport secretary, claims that he is "committed to reducing dependence on the car".
They see streetcars as a step toward reversing suburban sprawl and reducing dependence on foreign oil.
Feelings may change in all kinds of directions, so reducing dependence on imported fuel is very important.
This week a consortium was chosen to pipe gas from Azerbaijan to western Europe, further reducing dependence on Russian supplies.
