The Australian mining industry contributes significantly to Australia's economy, accounting for around 8% of GDP. Australia is the second largest producer of gold in the world and home to some of the top mining companies globally. The mining industry employs over 245,000 people, representing around 2% of Australia's total workforce. Mining contractors recognize the importance of properly training employees and supplying reliable equipment to perform jobs safely and minimize dangers in this hazardous industry.

1. The Australian Mining
Industry and Its
Workforce
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2. Different industries around the world depend
on commodities that come from underground,
like metals and minerals. This is what makes
the demand for mining constant, providing
either the high-tech or the energy resource
needs of the world. In fact, even the slightest
change in the mining industry may have a huge
impact in the world’s economy.
A Leader in
the Mining
Industry
The Australian and New Zealand Standard
Industrial Classification (ANZSIC) defines mining
as the extraction of natural minerals in solid,
liquid or gaseous form. It contributes about 8%
of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP).
This includes half of the exported value of
goods, like raw black coal, bauxite, alumina,
crude oil and petroleum.
Leading statistics portal Statista reports that
Australia is second in the world mine
production of gold and the home to the top
mining companies worldwide. Its highest
market value (as of March 2015) is at 122.3
billion USD (or 168.483 billion AUD) according
to a list by the Financial Times Global 500.
The Mining Workforce in
Australia
Safe Work Australia revealed that the mining
industry has employed over 245,000 people
from 2011 to 2012 alone. This represents an
average of 2% of the entire Australian
workforce. As mining is dangerous in nature,
the possibilities of fatalities taking place
involving human error and faulty or improper
use of vehicle and equipment are high.
Mining contractors have seen the importance
of hiring not only the right people, but also
supplying from trusted electrical and resource
market centres. Even if the entire workforce is
competent, they may not be able to perform
their job well if there are problems with the
tools and equipment they are using.

3. As one of the leaders in the mining industry,
Australian contractors aim to keep up with the
reputation of their country by taking care of
their workforce. With proper training,
equipment and tools, mining projects may take
place with less danger.
RESOURCES:
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Latestproducts/8418.0Main%20Features62009%20to%20201
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http://www.statista.com/topics/1143/mining/
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