WA back in global mining investment’s good books

WA back in global mining investment’s good books

WA has soared back up a list of the globe’s best mining spots but it has still been overshadowed by South Australia’s rapid rise.

Queensland logs comeback in investment appeal

Queensland has risen to 13th in the investment attractiveness index in the latest Fraser Institute mining survey results. It comes after the state’s ranking plummeted to 39th in 2024, but it is now on par with its 2023 and 2022 showing. South Australia shot up to fourth place globally after rating 35th in 2024, and Western Australia ranked sixth – a significant lift from last year’s 17th place. Key points: Canadian policy think-tank Fraser Ins…

South Australia soars in global mining attractiveness rankings

BHP’s $840m investment in Olympic Dam is a vote of confidence in SA’s copper future. Image: BHPSouth Australia has been named the fourth most attractive mining jurisdiction in 2025, rising from the 35th place it occupied the year prior. The state was also ranked first for mineral potential globally, according to the 2025 Annual Survey of Mining Companies released by the Fraser Institute. Industry bodies have welcomed the news, pointing to an ups…

South Australia charges up list of world’s top mining investment destinations

South Australia’s reputation as a global mining investment destination has increased dramatically in an annual survey, jumping from 35th in last year’s Fraser Institute study to fourth. After not having one single jurisdiction in the top 15 in the previous survey, Australia joined the US, Canada and Europe with two in this year’s top 10. Notably, Western Australia bounced back into sixth place this year after sliding significantly last year out …