Economic contributions
Through our operations Coal & Allied makes a significant direct and indirect contribution to the national economy, as well as the economies of New South Wales and the local economies of the regions surrounding our operations.
Direct contributions by the mining industry include both economic and community contributions. We contribute to the economy by:
- Purchasing goods and services from suppliers
- Paying wages and salaries to employees
- Paying royalties and taxes to governments, which are used for the provision of services and infrastructure.
Coal & Allied contribution to economy
| Local community | Regional area | National | International | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payments to suppliers* | $165 million | $273 million | $433 million | $105 million | $976 million |
| Wages, salaries, benefits paid to employees | $213 million | $213 million | |||
| Taxes, royalties paid to governments | $66 million | $43 million | $103 million | ||
| Total | $378 million | $339 million | $476 million | $105 million | $1,298 million |
Note: Data is provided on an equity share basis.
* Breakdown by local, regional, national and international is estimated only.