Supporting healthcare
Australian mining makes a difference by helping fund healthcare for Australians, when they need it.
From public hospitals to aged care, mental health services and everyday medical technology, mining plays an important role:
- Helping to fund new hospitals, regional health facilities, and upgrades to existing infrastructure
- Supplying materials — copper, silver, gold, rare earths and other minerals are essential for:
- MRI and X-ray machines
- Heart monitors
- Digital health technology
- Surgical tools
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Supporting education
Australian mining makes a difference by helping students today and building skills for tomorrow.
Mining taxes and royalties help fund schools, training, and future careers.
- Better funded public schools
- Training programs and TAFEs
- About 11,000 apprentices supported by the sector
- Scholarships and STEM initiatives in regional Australia
Mining isn’t just powering industry – it’s helping power the next generation.
Source: National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) VOCSTATS, National Apprentice and Trainee Collection, updated 17 December 2025.
Supporting jobs
Australian mining makes a difference through jobs, skills and opportunity.
- Australian mining employs more than 290,000 people and provides about 11,000 apprenticeships and traineeships
- Mining also creates jobs through supply chains and related industries, totaling around 1.25 million jobs across the country
Helping build secure livelihoods for Australians. That’s the difference Australian mining makes.
Source: ABS, Labour Force, Australia, Detailed, Table 06, Employed persons by Industry sub-division of main job (ANZSIC) and Sex, released 18 December 2025. National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) VOCSTATS, National Apprentice and Trainee Collection, updated 17 December 2025.
Supporting communities
Australian mining makes a difference by investing in local communities.
- Australian mining plays a significant role in strengthening communities, particularly in regional Australia
- Last year, more than $660 million was invested in regional programs, including sporting groups, environmental conservation, emergency health services, childcare, and community organisations
Helping keep regional towns and families thriving. That’s the difference Australian mining makes.
The difference Australian mining makes
What difference does $74 billion really mean for Australians?
According to the latest government data, Australian mining paid $74 billion in taxes and royalties in one year
That includes 30% of all company tax paid in Australia, more than any other industry.
This contribution helps fund the services Australians rely on every day. It’s enough to fund Medicare, so people can see a GP, visit a specialist or get a scan without paying the full cost on their own.
For more about the ways mining makes a difference to Australia, please go to thatsmining.com.au
More than any other industry. Enough to fund Medicare.