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WA's Resource Sector Hits Record Growth, Creates Thousands of Jobs

5/28/2025

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Western Australia’s resources sector employs approximately 136,000 people, achieving record growth with 135,693 mining jobs in 2024.
Key commodities like alumina, iron ore, gold, lithium, and nickel fuel economic growth.
The sector generated $223 billion in mineral and petroleum sales, with iron ore contributing $128 billion.
Investments in mining and infrastructure projects reach $48 billion, creating thousands of jobs.
Premier Roger Cook highlights WA's status as a global minerals leader and a prime job market.

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Western Australia’s resources sector employs approximately 136,000 people, achieving record growth with 135,693 mining jobs in 2024.
Key commodities like alumina, iron ore, gold, lithium, and nickel fuel economic growth.
The sector generated $223 billion in mineral and petroleum sales, with iron ore contributing $128 billion.
Investments in mining and infrastructure projects reach $48 billion, creating thousands of jobs.
Premier Roger Cook highlights WA's status as a global minerals leader and a prime job market.