A parliamentary question seeks information on job creation and operational lifespan of proposed magnetite mines in the Mid West region of Western Australia. The Department of Mines and Petroleum provides estimated figures for several projects.

AnsweredQoN 94Legislative Council
Asked
11 June 2013
Portfolio
Mines and Petroleum

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In regard to the proposed magnetite industry in the Mid West region, I ask: (a) how many construction jobs will each proposed mine create; (b) how many full-time jobs will each proposed mine create when operating at peak capacity; and (c) what is the proposed operating life of each mine?

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Answered
8 August 2013
Responded by
Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Mines and Petroleum
Response time
58 days
The Department of Mines and Petroleum advises:
a)
Estimated construction jobs:
Karara
120 - construction will be finalised 30
th
June 2013
Extension Hill
2 000
Jack Hills
2 000
Yogi
750
Yalgoo South
365
Perenjori
750
b)
Estimated operational jobs:
Karara
800
Extension Hill
350
Jack Hills
1 300
Yogi
2
03
Yalgoo South
557
Perenjori
220
c)
Estimated operating life (years):
Karara
30
Extension Hill
25
Jack Hills
39
Yogi
25
Yalgoo South
17
Perenjori
10
There are several additional Mid-West magnetite projects being assessed. However, it is too early to estimate figures for these projects.

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