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To match Special Report AUSTRALIA / LABOUR
A train leaves the Rio Tinto Parker point iron ore facility in Dampier in the Pilbara region of Western Australia April 20, 2011. Australia, with a population of 21.8 million, does not have the workforce to exploit its enormous natural bounty. The mining and resources industry, including oil and gas, has more than $400 billion in new projects on the drawing board in Australia and will need another roughly 70, 000 workers over the next five years alone, according to government estimates. Picture taken April 20, 2011. To match Special Report AUSTRALIA/LABOUR REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA - Tags: EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS ENERGY POLITICS TRANSPORT) - GM1E76E0VIB01
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This print captures the bustling activity at the Rio Tinto Parker Point iron ore facility in Dampier, located in the picturesque Pilbara region of Western Australia. Taken on April 20,2011, it showcases a train leaving the facility, symbolizing Australia's booming mining and resources industry. With its vast natural resources and a population of only 21.8 million people, Australia faces an interesting challenge - not having enough workforce to fully exploit its abundant riches. The image highlights this disparity as it reveals the immense scale of operations against a backdrop of breathtaking Australian landscapes. According to government estimates mentioned in the caption, over $400 billion worth of new projects were planned for Australia's mining and resources sector at that time. To support these ambitious endeavors, approximately 70,000 additional workers would be needed within just five years. The photograph by Daniel Munoz serves as a visual representation of both opportunity and demand. It underscores how crucial labor is for sustaining economic growth while also showcasing the country's remarkable natural beauty juxtaposed with industrial development. As viewers admire this striking image captured by Reuters Images, they are reminded of Australia's unique position in harnessing its vast potential while grappling with labor shortages that require innovative solutions to ensure continued prosperity.
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