WA tops for mining dollars
WA tops for mining dollars WITH a record $219b invested in resource exports in WA in 2019, the state is the world leader in attracting mining investment. This is reflected in the record number of workers currently employed by mining and resource companies as exploration and production ramps up. Fraser Institute senior policy analyst Ashley Stedman said that a sound regulatory regime coupled with competitive taxes are key to making a jurisdiction attractive to investors. The comprehensive Fraser Institute mining survey assessed 76 jurisdictions across the world, with WA coming out on top on the Investment Attractiveness Index. “We consider both policy and mineral potential in the Investment Attractiveness Index,” Ms Stedman said. Apart from NSW, Australian states and territories...