The resource sector is a significant contributor to the economy in the Mid West. The region covers an area of 606,000 square kilometres, encompassing the shires of Meekatharra, Murchison and Carnarvon, the agricultural areas around the Gascoyne River and south of Northampton to the Shire of Coorow. The sector has a key role in the development of the region and will continue to act as a vital source of economic stimulus and a catalyst for regional growth. Commodities produced in the Mid West include gold, copper, lead, zinc, heavy mineral sands, nickel and cobalt, iron ore, natural gas, silver and talc.
CME in the Mid West
Within the Mid West Region CME is focused on the following strategies to deliver the industry’s vision:
- Infrastructure and Planning – An industry-government infrastructure plan for state and regional development
- Infrastructure and Planning – Coordination between the responsibilities of government, industry and community in the provisions of social and physical infrastructure
- Communities – Contribute to community development
- Communities – Community engagement informs decision making on industry issues
- Communities – Social infrastructure provided by government, supported by industry
Regional Council
The CME Mid West Regional Council is chaired by Phil Allsop from Sinosteel MidWest.