Western Australia is big around 1,000,000 square miles or 2,600,000 square kilometres. The population is around 2,500,0000. The average population density is around 1 person per square km. Its about 4 times the size of Texas with about 1/10 th of the population. It is arguably one of the world's last frontiers.
The combination of a vast land area rich in mineral wealth, political stability and relative proximity to voracious markets in China and India
makes it a safe and attractive place for mining companies to invest. This has resulted in an enormous mining boom that shows little sign of slowing down anytime soon.
Western Australia has vast desert area's and mines are generaly in remote areas. However wages of A$100,000 + per annum are there for experienced workers. Not everyone has what it takes to drive a 250 ton dump truck for 12 hours a day safely and reliably. However there is a wide variety of other skills required. Some jobs are Fly In/Fly Out which means that workers are away from familys for weeks at a time. You will need a lot of
mental toughness and resiliance to survive out there but the rewards are there. Good luck!
Watch these video about an iron ore mine
A Day in the life of an Iron Ore Miner
Watch this one about life in a W.A. mining village.
Life in a mining village.
Official information about work visas for Australia can be found on
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/
Information on available jobs can be found on sites like
http://westjobs.com.au/
http://www.seek.com.au/
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