Western Australian Minerals and Energy Industry
Videos about the diverse Minerals and Energy Industry of Western Australia.
Minerals and Energy Industry
Western Australia has one of the most productive, diversified and responsible mineral and energy sectors in the world.
The State hosts over 500 operating locations, commercially producing over 50 different commodities. The sector has expanded across iron ore, alumina, gold, and nickel commodities and witnessed the development of other base metals, diamonds, mineral sands and petroleum products.
Our resources driven economy has already fuelled the creation of thousands of jobs; contributed to the development of an educated and skilled Western Australian workforce; led to the development of infrastructure and promoted investment, especially in regional and remote parts of Western Australia.
Imagine The Future
Imagine living in a state that is known throughout the world as a centre of expertise for the mineral and hydrocarbon industries, for innovation, knowledge and learning across the scientific and technical disciplines, and as a place where scientists and professionals of all disciplines work collaboratively together to make resources extraction and use a more environmentally friendly, efficient and safe business. For this is Western Australia. A state that continues to yeild generous wealth based on the production and export of oil and gas, iron ore, alumina, gold, nickel and a wide range of other commodities. a state that still has over $80 billion in resources projects planned or underway.
Expanding Horizons 2005
The Western Australian resources sector is thriving. There is a real sense of urgency and excitement in the industry. By 2015, unprecedented international demand is predicted to increase resources sector sales by 50-75 per cent.
But how does it happen? Who are the people that make it happen? What is the most exciting aspect of their job? Let's follow them and find out. Maybe you want to be one of them.
Mining Careers - Expanding Horizons
http://www.peopleforthefuture.com.au Mining Careers. Chamber of Minerals and Energy's flagship publication Expanding Horizons 2007 showcases the resources sector as an industry of the future, through a focus on the science, technology, research and development which contributes to the sector's global competitiveness and dramatic growth.
