Kalgoorlie
Australia’s premier outback mining, service and transport hub
The mining of gold along with other metals such as nickel, and associated services, are the major industries in Kalgoorlie.
The value of regional exports generated by the Goldfields-Esperance Region economy is estimated at $16.932 billion. Goldfields-Esperance Region represents 9% of the $188.780 billion regional exports generated in Western Australia, and 3.1% of the $543.768 billion regional exports generated in Australia.
Mining pays $1.973 billion in wages and salaries, more than any other sector in Goldfields-Esperance Region.
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