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The NSW mining industry is a quiet achiever, making a significant contribution to the economy and to the prosperity and social well-being of communities, towns and cities around the State. In 2010-11, the estimated value of minerals production in NSW was $20 billion.
The people of NSW benefit from a strong mining industry contributing taxes and royalties to the government; with total revenues exceeding $2 billion. In uncertain economic times, continuing strong demand for our minerals provides economic security and a standard of living that people expect and enjoy.
Mining is central to many regional centres in the Hunter Valley, the Illawarra region, and across the mid and far west. Mining helps provide the means to support regional social infrastructure and is often the basis for rejuvenating rural communities. The very fact that mineral resources are located so close to regional centres means that the benefits to the local community are immediate and immense. Vital jobs and economic stimulus help enable other industries and businesses to survive and prosper. For more detailed information about the economic contribution of the NSW mining industry, visit the Facts and Figures section of the website.
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