WA Resources make it possible.
Essential now.
Vital for the future.
Western Australia's abundance of resources contributes to the quality of our lives today. From the materials that build our roads and homes, to the crucial elements used in medical imaging to save lives, WA resources are essential.
As we look to the future and the transition to cleaner energy, WA leads the way with the materials that make it possible. Lithium, nickel, cobalt, copper, mineral sands and other WA resources are the essential components of solar cells, wind farms, and battery storage systems. As the world races to meet carbon reduction targets, WA resources make it possible.
WA resources play a part in our everyday lives.
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So many of the things you rely on in your everyday life are made possible by WA resources. That smartphone you tap as soon as you wake is made from around 40 Western Australian metals and minerals. Your electric vehicle is powered by batteries comprising WA lithium and nickel. And your sizzling stir-fry is fired to perfection on WA natural gas.
Contributing to a healthier economy.
The WA resources sector significantly powers the State economy to help provide services such as healthcare, education, and public infrastructure. Through royalties and taxes, the resources sector contributes 33% of the State Government’s revenue.
The industry provides jobs for many of us. In fact, one in three jobs in WA are either directly in minerals and energy, or in organisations that supply to the sector.
WA Resources make it possible.