PHOTO: The CSIRO is seeking public opinion on the large scale mining (Image: Aurelia Metals)
Mining has been present in Orana and Central West NSW for more than a century, with some workers’ families having been in the sector for generations.
The region has a well-established culture of mining, and many workers live and work locally.
According to Regional Development Australia in 2021, the resources sector at that time was the leading contributor to the region’s economy, accounting for $4.3 billion (or nearly 25%) of the area’s total economic value.
Now the CSIRO is wanting to explore public opinion on the industry in our region…