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Mining is one of Australia's largest industries, contributing around 10% of GDP and over 60% of exports. Australia is a global leader in mineral production, supplying resources like iron ore, coal, gold, lithium, and bauxite. The sector supports over 250,000 direct jobs and thousands more in related industries.
MAJOR MINING REGIONS & MINES
Western Australia (WA)
Iron Ore Hub of the World
Pilbara Region: Includes massive mines like Mount Whaleback (BHP), Jimblebar (BHP), Yandicoogina (Rio Tinto), Roy Hill (Hancock Prospecting).
Goldfields Region:
Kalgoorlie Super Pit – one of the world's largest open-cut gold mines.
Lithium Belt (Greenbushes, Pilgangoora, Mt Marion) – major producers of lithium for EV batteries.
Queensland (QLD)
Coal Capital of Australia
Bowen Basin: Major thermal and metallurgical coal mines like Goonyella Riverside, Caval Ridge, Peak Downs (BHP/Mitsubishi Alliance).
Mount Isa Mines – produces copper, zinc, silver, and lead.
New South Wales (NSW)
Hunter Valley – thermal coal production for export and domestic power generation.
Cadia Valley Operations (Newcrest Mining) – Australia's largest gold mine and a major copper producer.
South Australia (SA)
Olympic Dam (BHP) – one of the world's largest deposits of copper, uranium, gold, and silver.
Prominent Hill (Oz Minerals) and Carrapateena – copper-gold mines.
Northern Territory (NT)
Groote Eylandt – manganese mining.
Ranger Uranium Mine (now closed) – formerly a key uranium source.
Tasmania (TAS)
Rosebery Mine – zinc, lead, copper, silver, and gold.
Savage River Mine – iron ore.
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