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How Different is Mining from Mineral Processing? A General Equilibrium Analysis of New Resources Projects in Western Australia

How Different is Mining from Mineral Processing? A General Equilibrium Analysis of New Resources... Western Australia has experienced an investment surge in the minerals sector of the economy in recent years. Unlike previous surges, this one involves a large proportion of mineral‐processing projects. In this study, the differential effects on the WA economy of 25 mining and 10 mineral‐processing projects are analysed using an economy‐wide model of WA. The results indicate that: (i) both the mining and mineral‐processing projects will have substantial flow‐on benefits to the WA economy as a whole; (ii) on an A$1‐million‐invested basis, mineral processing has larger flow‐on effects on employment and generates more export revenue than does mining once the projects are operational. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png The Australian Journal of Agricultural Resource Economics Wiley

How Different is Mining from Mineral Processing? A General Equilibrium Analysis of New Resources Projects in Western Australia

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Publisher
Wiley
Copyright
Copyright © 1999 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc., A Wiley Company
ISSN
1364-985X
eISSN
1467-8489
DOI
10.1111/1467-8489.00080
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Abstract

Western Australia has experienced an investment surge in the minerals sector of the economy in recent years. Unlike previous surges, this one involves a large proportion of mineral‐processing projects. In this study, the differential effects on the WA economy of 25 mining and 10 mineral‐processing projects are analysed using an economy‐wide model of WA. The results indicate that: (i) both the mining and mineral‐processing projects will have substantial flow‐on benefits to the WA economy as a whole; (ii) on an A$1‐million‐invested basis, mineral processing has larger flow‐on effects on employment and generates more export revenue than does mining once the projects are operational.

Journal

The Australian Journal of Agricultural Resource EconomicsWiley

Published: Sep 1, 1999

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