Since the gold rushes of the 1850s Australia’s gold industry has been making a vital contribution to the country’s economic prosperity, generating wealth and underpinning global production. Moreover it is the lifeblood of many regional communities, creating jobs and educational opportunities, while providing vital infrastructure and boosting tourism.
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Australia is a land rich in natural resources, a truly ‘lucky country’, full to the brim with potential and enterprise. Blessed with wide expanses of land, we have always looked to profit from our natural resources. Perhaps none have contributed as much to our country’s development, success and future, as gold.
Bringing our mining history to life by combining it with tourism, provides a further opportunity that can be leveraged to connect the nation and our international visitors with gold.