❓ Hon Jon Ford asks the Minister for Mines and Petroleum about the impact of the economic downturn on the mining industry, specifically regarding mine closures. The Minister acknowledges contact with companies but doesn't provide a specific list or details of assistance offered.
AnsweredQoN 95Legislative Council
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MINING INDUSTRY — ECONOMIC DOWNTURN 95. Hon JON FORD to the Minister for Mines and Petroleum: In light of the recent announcements by various mining companies relating to the scaling back and closure of their mines—for example, BHP Billiton’s Ravensthorpe nickel mine—due to the world economic downturn — (1) Has the minister been in contact with any companies to discuss the effects this downturn is having on the state’s economy? (2) If yes to (1), which companies, and what assistance has been offered by the state? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE
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I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
MINING INDUSTRY — ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
In light of the recent announcements by various mining companies relating to the scaling back and closure of their mines—for example, BHP Billiton’s Ravensthorpe nickel mine—due to the world economic downturn — (1) Has the minister been in contact with any companies to discuss the effects this downturn is having on the state’s economy? (2) If yes to (1), which companies, and what assistance has been offered by the state? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
(1) Has the minister been in contact with any companies to discuss the effects this downturn is having on the state’s economy? (2) If yes to (1), which companies, and what assistance has been offered by the state? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
(2) If yes to (1), which companies, and what assistance has been offered by the state? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
(3) If no to (1), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
(1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
MINING INDUSTRY — ECONOMIC DOWNTURN
In light of the recent announcements by various mining companies relating to the scaling back and closure of their mines—for example, BHP Billiton’s Ravensthorpe nickel mine—due to the world economic downturn — (1) Has the minister been in contact with any companies to discuss the effects this downturn is having on the state’s economy? (2) If yes to (1), which companies, and what assistance has been offered by the state? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
(1) Has the minister been in contact with any companies to discuss the effects this downturn is having on the state’s economy? (2) If yes to (1), which companies, and what assistance has been offered by the state? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
(2) If yes to (1), which companies, and what assistance has been offered by the state? (3) If no to (1), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
(3) If no to (1), why not? Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
Hon NORMAN MOORE replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. (1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
(1)-(3) Since becoming the Minister for Mines and Petroleum I have met and been in contact with many companies from the resources sector that have raised with me a range of issues, including the world economic downturn and the tardiness of the previous state government’s approvals processes. In the time available it is not possible to compile a definitive list of these companies. However, if the member wishes to place this question on notice, I will endeavour to provide that information. I have not offered any direct or monetary assistance to any company.
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