Mining & Minerals
The South West is home to unique natural resources, placing it in the box seat to capitalise on international demand. Its value-added products are exported around the world.
Key commodities extracted in the region include coal, lithium mineral concentrate, minerals sands, tantalum and tin.
The world’s premier hard rock lithium mineral deposit is right here in the South West, at Greenbushes, presenting unprecedented opportunities for the region.
The South West is also a key resource processing area. Processed in the region are bauxite and synthetic rutile from ilmenite, as well as the manufacturing of titanium dioxide pigment and silicon.
Statistical Data
Mining continues to be a key economic driver for the South West Region.
Did you know?
Talison Lithium’s Greenbushes mine is recognised as the world’s largest known and highest grade lithium mineral deposit.
Simcoa in Kemerton is Australia’s only silicon manufacturing company.
