User talk:Allan J May

Mining activity in Australia

Mining activity in Australia has expanded rapidly over the past 20 years and this growth is set to continue for another 20 years or more. Coal mining in Queensland and iron ore mining in Western Australia make up the bulk of the mining activities. These mines have drawn a large selection of the workers from industry in city and rural areas and this exodus to the mines will continue to increase as more mines are established. The growth in mining has been fuelled by the demand for raw materials from the growth powerhouses in Asia, i.e. China, India, Korea and Japan and the ability of the Australian mining industry to produce a quality product at a reasonable price delivered to their ports. Allan J May (talk) 23:11, 13 July 2010 (UTC)