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Mining in Australia has long been a significant primary sector industry and contributor to the Australian economy by providing export income, royalty payments and employment. Historically, mining booms have also encouraged population growth via immigration to Australia , particularly the gold rushes of the 1850s.
Integra Mining Limited: Kalgoorlie: Goldfields-Esperance: 54,766 (2010–11) Sandstone Gold Mine: Troy Resources NL: Sandstone: Mid West 29,885 (2009–10) South Kalgoorlie Gold Mine: Avoca Resources Limited Kalgoorlie: Goldfields-Esperance: 34,766 (2008–09) St Ives Gold Mine: Gold Fields Kambalda: Goldfields-Esperance: 428,300 (2008–09)
Mining in Australia by state or territory (8 C) A. Australian people in mining (4 C) C. Mining companies of Australia (11 C, 72 P) H. History of mining in Australia ...
Gold mining in Western Australia is the third largest commodity sector in Western Australia (WA), behind iron ore and LNG, with a value of A$17 billion in 2021–22.The 6.9 million troy ounces (214 tonnes) sold during this time period was the highest amount in 20 years and accounted for almost 70 percent of all gold sold in Australia.
Mining towns in Western Australia (3 C, 84 P) This page was last edited on 18 July 2020, at 23:30 (UTC). Text is available under the Creative Commons ...
Argyle diamond mine The open pit of the Argyle diamond mine. A large mining truck is visible on the road for scale. Location Argyle Diamond Mine Location in Australia Location Lake Argyle State Western Australia Country Australia Coordinates 16°42′44″S 128°23′51″E / 16.71222°S 128.39750°E / -16.71222; 128.39750 Production Products Diamonds History Opened 1985 Closed ...
The coal industry claims that extensive rehabilitation of areas mined helps to ensure that land capability, after coal mining, meets agreed and appropriate standards. [ 59 ] [ 60 ] It is estimated that air pollution from coal-fired power stations in Australia is responsible for 785 premature deaths each year.
Iron ore mining in Western Australia, in the financial year 2018–19, accounted for 54 percent of the total value of the state's resources exports, with a value of A$78.2 billion. The overall value of the mineral and petroleum industry in Western Australia was A$145 billion in 2018–19. [5]