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Mines dig State out of a hole | TheWest
WA's economy is forecast to only shrink slightly due to COVID-19 this financial year, thanks largely to the State's resilient mining sector and enormous levels of fiscal stimulus.
Read moreWA is saving the day
It could be tagged a tale of two cities. Or perhaps more accurately, a tale of two States. But whatever title is settled on, one thing is clear: WA and Victoria have become synonymous with the best and the worst ends of the State's responses to the coronavirus crisis.
Read moreTreasurer Ben Wyatt says keeping WA mines open was WA’s ‘golden decision’ amid soaring iron ore price
Allowing WA’s resources sector to continue operating throughout the pandemic has proved a “golden decision” that has added billions of dollars to the national balance sheet and averted complete economic catastrophe.
The soaring iron ore price — touching $US108 a tonne yesterday — has fuelled an unexpected royalties and taxes bonanza at a time when practically every other government revenue stream has evaporated.
Thank God for WA
As Government set to reveal biggest deficit since WWII - they will also say Australia faring better than every other country thanks to the shinning light of our mining sector.
Read moreThe West Australian – Mining will lead the recovery
While the economic benefits of Western Australia's mining and energy sector have long been acknowledged, the impacts of COVID-19 has brought home just how essential the sector is to the nation's wellbeing.
Read moreMilk at the Mines – first delivery of Bannister Downs milk for Atlas Iron mine operations
Bannister Downs Dairy is pleased to mark the first delivery of fresh milk to Atlas Iron mine sites Mount Dove and Mount Webber in the northern Pilbara region tomorrow. Fresh milk will travel directly from Bannister Downs Dairy Farm in Northcliffe in the South West to be enjoyed my all site staff at the two Pilbara locations in a move which represents the prioritisation of employee health and well-being, along with strong support for a quality product from a locally owned and operated West Australian dairy business.
Read moreWA CEOs give big for Vinnie’s sleep out
Atlas Iron chief executive Sanjiv Manchanda was among the biggest fundraisers in Australia for this year's CEO Sleep out, helped in part by a sizeable donation from Gina Rinehart.
Read moreCongratulating Sanjiv
Congratulate Sanjiv, the top West Australian CEO to participate in CEO Sleep out for Vinnies.
Read moreCelebrating Barry’s 10 years of service
Celebrating Barry's ten years of service to our mega project, Roy Hill.
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Commemorating the birthday of Lang Hancock
Just a man in his small plane, Lang discovered some of Australia's largest iron ore deposits and spent a decade lobbying government to overturn their iron ore pegging and export bans.
Read moreIron ore’s $100 billion surge a remedy for COVID-19
Australia’s annual iron ore export revenue is poised to crack $100 billion - a record for any commodity – as prices of the steel-making ingredient surge on the back of mine shutdowns in Brazil and strong demand from a resurgent post-COVID-19 China.
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Iron ore an export saviour
The Australian economy has taken a multi-billion-dollar hit due to a drop in trade between March and April but annual exports remain historically high thanks to demand for WA’s natural resources in Asia.
Preliminary figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics yesterday showed merchandise exports fell by $4.4 billion, or 12 per cent, to $31.4b in April from a record high in March.
Mining achieves record tax, royalty payments
Australia’s minerals sector has paid $39.3 billion in company taxes and royalties in the 2018-19 financial year, a record high for the sector.
This marks an increase of $8 billion from the previous year.
We’ll help keep the WA economy going
The world is facing a challenge. But in Western Australia, the resources sector is working closely with Government to ensure our operations continue.
Read moreA job path for all workers
TRADESPEOPLE and university-trained workers alike are required for the mining and mining equipment technology services (METS) sectors that provide work for a total of 1.1 million Australians.
Half of the workforce has a vocational perspective, with 38 per cent of workers holding a certificate III or IV qualification, 8 per cent holding a diploma, and 4 per cent pursuing an apprenticeship or traineeship.
Trade surplus soars on ore
WA's resources sector continues to be the bedrock of the national economy during COVID-19, with new data revealing a surge in iron ore shipments boosted the country's trade surplus.
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‘Georgina Hope’ arrives in Port Hedland
Eye-catching vessel named in honour of our Executive Chairman completes maiden voyage under new name.
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