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Mining The Boom

Mining The Boom. Steven Arndt Upper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group. Key Issues – The Past. The key demographic indicators for the region may be summarised as follows: Steady population decline (10% over the period 1986-96) Employment decline (25% over the period 1986-96)

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Mining The Boom

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  1. MiningThe Boom Steven ArndtUpper Spencer Gulf Common Purpose Group

  2. Key Issues – The Past The key demographic indicators for the region may be summarised as follows: • Steady population decline (10% over the period 1986-96) • Employment decline (25% over the period 1986-96) • Median household incomes up to 22% below those of South Australia generally • Unemployment rates up to 80% higher than those in South Australia generally • Significant decline in employment in Manufacturing (BHP, Pasminco), Transport (Australian National) and Utilities (ETSA) (30%, 50% and 65% respectively) over the period 1986-96.

  3. The Resurgence

  4. The Resurgence Calendar year Port Pirie Whyalla Port Augusta 2006 $19.5M $35M $268M 2007 $43.2M $48M $60M

  5. Key Projects & Developments • Industrial land development in all 3 cities • Stage 1 of Whyalla’s Industrial Estate (140ha) almost sold with Stage 2 (150ha) currently being planned • Port Pirie Regional Council currently expanding industrial estate (by another 10 hectares) • Eureka Estate in Port Augusta – 60 ha industrial estate located strategically between the Eyre and Stuart Highways (and adjacent to BHP Billiton’s laydown and pre-assembly yard in Port Augusta West. Two other industrial site’s in planning • Port Pirie maintains another substantial site (former proposed SAMAG site) with direct access to the highway, rail and services • Continued development of Global Maintenance USG Inc – the region’s mineral resources services cluster – now has over 90 members Heading • Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Aenean

  6. Key Projects/Developments • Improved access to Port Pirie wharves – Perilya currently delivering zinc ore from their Beltana mine • State Government EOI for development of bulk ore loading facilities at Port Bonython (Whyalla) • Proposed desalination plant at Port Bonython (BHPB) • Proposed fuel terminal and refinery (Scott’s Group and Stuart Petroleum) at Port Bonython • Improved visual amenity of the three cities – foreshore developments • Projected population growth of 2% to 3% per annum

  7. Key Challenges • Infrastructure • Ports – Port Bonython/OneSteel/another location • Airports – potential for fly-in-fly-out • Civic needs – expectations of new residents, impact on Local Government sustainability

  8. Key Challenges • Workforce • Goal 100 – Whyalla (WEDB, DFEEST, industry and DEWR). Mark 1 saw 86 of 100 participants secure employment while Mark 2 saw 72% secure employment. Mark 3 is currently underway • Get Set – Port Augusta (NRDB, DFEEST, DEWR, DEST and industry). 26 participants (11 indigenous) all secured a employment or returned to further study. • Engineering and Construction Program – Port Pirie (SFRDB and DTED) • Regional Skilled Migration – implemented by the three RDB’s (Immigration SA) • Spencer Gulf and Outback Australian Technical College • Mine Operators Training Centre (Whyalla) and CAT simulator in Port Augusta (Thiess)

  9. Future Activities • Work closely with State Government agencies and Olympic Dam Taskforce to strategically plan for growth and to mitigate potential risks • Commissioning of research by USGCPG and State Government to quantify potential benefits/risks • Support new business establishment in the USG • Continue to position the USG as the hub of mining services for the State • Foster local companies in the provision of services to mining and resources companies • Continue the close collaboration that exists between the USG Council’s and Development Boards

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