Australia celebrates National Mining Day
National mining and related industries day is celebrated on November 22 as a day to celebrate the country’s essential mining and related industries, plus the people who work in them.
First launched in 2013 by co-patrons Gina Rinehart and Tad Watroba, the day is a way to celebrate the enormous contribution of Australia’s mining and related industries, and to remind those in the industry to be proud of it and stand up for it.
In her inaugural speech for national mining and related industries day, Ms Rinehart said the day would be an opportunity for the industry to tell their story.
“We are here today to celebrate an industry group that is too often shy about speaking of its efforts and contributions,” she said.
“But we have a story to tell and we should tell it proudly. Australian mining is a key part of this country’s economy and I hope our future.
“The 22nd of November every year will be an opportunity for us to tell our story.”
Last year’s 10th annual celebration was held in the Whitsundays with guests coming from all over Australia to celebrate the contributions to the industry.
