The resources sector in Western Australia employed an average of 124 010 people during the 2018-19 financial year, 12 000 more people than the previous year, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy (CME) has reported
“The number of people employed by the resources sector is higher than at any point in Western Australia’s recorded history. Looking back 10 years ago, the sector was employing less than 70 00 people, there are now more than 50 000 extra people gainfully employed,” said CME CEO Paul Everingham.