Mining is the beating heart
of the WA economy.

All Western Australians know that you do the heavy lifting for Australia’s economy, but it’s mining that makes your incredible work possible.

Source: ABS, Australian National Accounts:
State Accounts, Table 6, released Nov 2024

Source: DMIRS

Western Australians need mining to thrive.

About three in every ten jobs in WA are connected to mining. Including over 400,000 tradies.

Supporting nearly 17,000 local businesses and community organisations.

Mining supports the best parts of our community.

And it’s not just the large companies. Western Australia is home to 3,330 mining companies, yet only 60 of them employ more than 200 people. In contrast, around 2,600 operate with fewer than five employees.

We must protect mining, we must fight for it and take every opportunity, it’s our future.

Authorised by Tania Constable, Minerals Council of Australia, 3/44 Sydney Ave, Forrest ACT 2603