Western Australia records increases in mineral prices and employment
The Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety in Western Australia has released statistics showing increases in the quantity and value of minerals produced in the state over the last year.
Employment at tin, tantalum and lithium operations in the state saw the most dramatic change, with the number of employees increasing from 1,253 to 3,320, as did employment at manganese ore mines, which rose from 74 to 380.
