Great for the State 2020: Mining the Value

Western Australia is often described as little more a quarry for the rest of the world. This feature explores the state’s track record on downstream processing of minerals and evaluates future opportunities in areas like battery metals.

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Great for the State 16 Jun 2020

Investments target value add opportunities

An array of companies, from blue chip miners to SMEs, is pursuing downstream processing of WA's battery minerals, despite the sharp downturn in the lithium market.

Great for the State 16 Jun 2020

Iron ore miners stumble downstream

The history of value adding in the iron ore sector is a litany of missed opportunities.

Great for the State 16 Jun 2020

Where mining is more than just a quarry

There are five major commodities mined in WA that have substantial downstream processing. Credit for most of the value adding can be attributed to investment decisions taken decades ago, as Mark Beyer reports.

Great for the State 16 Jun 2020

Marketing adds to diamonds’ sparkle

Rio Tinto subsidiary Argyle Diamonds provides a case study in how marketing and product development can deliver an alternative path to value adding in the mining sector.

Great for the State 15 Jun 2020

World’s New Silicon Valley – How Western Australia can become the global centre for mining and energy sector excellence

Mining and Energy lie at the heart of Western Australia's future. WA Department of Mines figures show the State's minerals sector employed +124,000 individuals in 2018 – 2019 and WA accounts

Great for the State 15 Jun 2020

In a post-pandemic world, it is time for Australia to focus on value adding its economy

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted global health and economic activity, exposing the weaknesses and strengths of our political and social systems, and accelerating forces that were already transfor

Great for the State 15 Jun 2020

FIFO families to boost WA’s building recovery

Interstate fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) workers relocating to Western Australia will share in the $117 million Building Bonus package recently announced by the McGowan Government.

Great for the State 2020: Mining the Value

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Investments target value add opportunities

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Iron ore miners stumble downstream

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Where mining is more than just a quarry

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Marketing adds to diamonds’ sparkle

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World’s New Silicon Valley – How Western Australia can become the global centre for mining and energy sector excellence

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In a post-pandemic world, it is time for Australia to focus on value adding its economy

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FIFO families to boost WA’s building recovery

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