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What is the major industry of Western Australia?
A large percentage of Western Australia's economic activity comes from mining. The state is rich in iron ore, gold and other minerals. There is also intensive agricultural economic activity in the southeast - mainly sheep and wheat.
How many people are employed by iron ore mining in western Australia?
There are 12000 people employed by BHP Billiton in its Pilbara operation, but this is just one of several mining operations.
Is Iron mined in Australia?
Yes. Iron ore is one of Australia's top mining exports.
How does iron get in Australia?
Western Australia has some of the biggest deposits of Iron Ore in the world. It is dug up out of the ground. BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue Metals are three of the big mining companies with large scale production going on there at the present.
What are the mineral resources of Western Australia?
Mining industry accounts for 90 percent of total income of Western Australia. The chief mineral resources of the state include iron ore, copper, zinc, alumina, gold, lead, cobalt, salt and even diamonds. Oil extraction is also a major mining venture in the state.
What states mine for iron?
In Australia, major iron mines have been operated in Western Australia and Tasmania, with lesser operations in other states.Major iron ore mining centres in Australia include:the Pilbara, Hamersley Range and the Yilgarn block in Western Australia - almost 93% of Australia's iron ore is mined in this regionSouth Australia e.g. Middleback RangeOther states and territories which mine iron ore are:Tasmania (Savage River)Queensland (Mount Isa)New South Wales (Broken Hill, Tallawang)Northern Territory (Frances River)
Where is iron found in Australia?
in south western Australia in think
What are Australia's land resources?
Australia is a mining country. The mine minerals such as gold, Bauxire, iron ore and copper
How does Australia get its iron?
Iron ore is mined in Australia. Some of the largest iron ore deposits in the world are mind in Western Austalia, in the Pilbara region.
Is mining iron Australia's best interest in mining?
of course it isn't my best interest is watching tv and playing sport whats yours?
What are the disadvantages of mining iron?
The disadvantages of mining iron
Is the mining industry in the western us was mainly centered around iron ore?
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