Are mining wages really “soaring”?

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By Leith van Onselen

According to Business Insider, mining wages are “soaring” once more in Western Australia as the state experiences another commodity boom:

…within the broader macro picture, there are pockets of good news. Among them is a mini-resurgence in Australia’s mining sector.

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About the author
Leith van Onselen is Chief Economist at the MB Fund and MB Super. He is also a co-founder of MacroBusiness. Leith has previously worked at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs.