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Powering Australia’s Mining Future with Skilled Migration

  • Writer: Matt Simpson
    Matt Simpson
  • Aug 19, 2025
  • 2 min read
Australia’s mining sector remains a global powerhouse, but chronic skills shortages threaten our ability to sustain growth.
Australia’s mining sector remains a global powerhouse, but chronic skills shortages threaten our ability to sustain growth.

Here’s why Mining Alliance is doubling down on world‑class talent: 1. A Surge in Visa Activity


  • Primary skilled‑visa lodgements jumped 53.0%, from 41,640 to 63,700 YOY 

  • Grants have climbed 33.2%, from 36,310 to 48,350

  • Active visa‑holders rose 34.4%, reaching 110,740 in Australia


2. Who’s Coming & Where They’re Going


  • Top ANZSCO Groups: Professionals 43.1%, Technicians & Trades 35.1%, Managers 10.7%

  • State Leaders: NSW 36.0%, Victoria 22.0%, WA 17.7%

  • Source Countries: India 18.1%, Philippines 16.3%, UK 10.9%


3. Mining Pays a Premium


  • The mining industry commands the highest average visa‑nominated salary at AUD 156,300, up 2.8% on last year

  • Technicians & Trades saw the fastest growth (+50.5%), reflecting surging demand for on‑site operators


4. New “Skills in Demand” (SID) Stream Since 7 December 2024, the Subclass 482 SID visa has replaced the TSS pathway for new applications—expanding Australia’s toolkit for sponsoring high‑value talent.

Why Mining Alliance?


  • End‑to‑End Compliance: Extensive candidate profiling and in accordance with all Australian privacy regulations with Defence‑grade encryption

  • Global Networks: Business critical skills and expertise sourced from Africa, North and South America, Europe as well as Central and South East Asia.

  • AI‑Driven Matching: Ensuring candidates are ALWAYS a close match for requirements.

  • Local Expertise: Our Mining Alliance partners are industry experts enabling our clients to secure and acquire 482 visas at scale in as little as TWO WEEKS.


As demand continues to soar, securing the right people is non‑negotiable. Mining Alliance connects you with the skilled professionals who will keep Australia’s mines running—and our economy growing.

🔗 To discuss how we can fill your hardest roles, please comment below or reach out direct via matt@miningallianceptyltd.com or visit https://www.miningallianceptyltd.com

Source: Department of Home Affairs, Temporary resident (skilled) report (31 Mar 2025) Department of Home Affairs Website.


 
 
 

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