RE: Worst case scenario28 Mar 2020 10:51
Instead of speculating maybe it would be instructive if we focused on the facts - Google (even if it's been politicised) and other search engines are a well of information - the importance of mining to the WA economy and the WA government is fundamental
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-03-27/coronavirus-mining-and-resources-new-procedures/12062380
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The resources and energy sector employs about 120,000 workers in Western Australia alone, while the NSW mining workforce includes 40,000 workers.
In a video message to shareholders on Tuesday, BHP CEO Mike Henry said he had spoken with senior government officials, who "talked about the importance of keeping the resources industry operating".
State and Federal resources minsters agreed on Tuesday the resources sector is "essential in maintaining a strong Australian economy".
"It's in our best interests to stay in production, and that will only happen if there are no breakouts of COVID-19 in our industry," WA Chamber of Mining and Energy CEO Paul Everingham said.
"We're working our arses off to keep people healthy and safe."
After initial confusion, this week there is more clarity about interstate travel for workers.
Interstate FIFO work under COVID-19
Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory have effectively shut their borders, requiring anyone visiting to undertake a 14-day period of self-quarantine.
In Western Australia, workers in the energy and resources sector are exempt from these isolation periods.
This was confirmed by WA Premier Mark McGowan on Sunday and the WA Chamber of Mines and Energy added that only 2,500 "critical" interstate workers were flying into WA during this time.
"Mining, oil and gas are critical, both to keeping the lights on in WA and also to keep revenue coming in for Government," Mr Everingham said on Sunday.
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