FACTBase Special Report - Perth as a global minerals and energy resources hub

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This report highlights the unique nature of Perth as a global mineral resources and energy hub, and demonstrates that the city’s abundance of natural resources has opened up a diverse range of new opportunities that now see it firmly integrated within the world economy.

The economic growth and prosperity that is currently being experienced in Perth and Western Australia rides on the back of mineral resources and energy sectors. Yet, Perth is moving away from a traditional reliance on extraction, and is becoming an increasingly unique hub in the global network of resource activities.

The report discusses:
  • Australia and the World
  • Perth and Western Australia's contribution to the Australian economy
  • Liveability Ranking of Key Resource Cities
  • Perth's Emerging Corporate Power
  • Perth and the World's City Network
  • Perth's Enterprise Structure
  • Perth's Employment Structure
  • Knowledge Generation
  • Knowledge Promotion and Exchange
  • Innovation and the Future
Acknowledgement of Country

The Committee For Perth acknowledges the traditional custodians throughout Western Australia and their continuing connection to the land, waters and community. We pay our respects to all members of the Aboriginal communities and their cultures; and to Elders both past and present.