Dave Reeves Interview, page-10

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.
The amount was the second highest financial year sales value on record,” said the department in a statement. “Behind only the $123bn achieved in 2013-14, with a number of commodities reaching record production levels including gold, iron ore, liquefied natural gas and lithium.”
The number of individuals employed in mining in Western Australia also increased from the previous financial year, with 89,819 full-time employees at mining sites in 2017-18, compared to 84,580 over the prior 12 months.

https://www.mining-technology.com/n...-records-increases-mineral-prices-employment/
Alot happening in Western Australia .