About the Resources Industry

Western Australia has one of the most productive, diversified and responsible resources sector in the world.

In 2007 the estimated value of Western Australia's mineral and petroleum industry reached $53.1 billion. This represented a seven percent ($3.6 billion) increase compared to the previous year.
Commodity sales are dominated by output from the petroleum and iron ore sectors, which each make up over 30 per cent of total sales value.
The resources sector has developed significant expertise in minimising the impact of its operations over the life cycle from target generation to mine closure and rehabilitation. This expertise is enabling companies to reduce the footprint of their operations and improve management of energy, water and waste.
Western Australian resources companies are offering strong careers paths, innovative work practices and a range of employee amenities that attract and secure staff.
The resources sector has delivered commodity sales worth just over $53 billion and royalties values at over $2.1 billion to the State Government in 2007.

With over $80 billion of new projects in the pipeline the sector promises to deliver further dividends to the State over the long term.

Expanding Horizons 2007: CME

2007 Statistics Digest: Department of Industry and Resources