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Full-time mining jobs in WA hit 135,693 in 2024.

Full-time mining jobs in WA hit 135,693 in 2024. | Credits: Rio Tinto

Mining jobs in Western Australia hit a peak last year, which the state's premier Roger Cook said was a sign of the industry's "continued confidence" in the region and the overall "commitment to long-term...

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