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Women in Mining in Australia: 2026 Careers Guide | WORK180
Mining is Australia’s highest-paying sector, yet women make up just 22% of the workforce. This 2026 guide covers real career paths, salaries, the gender pay gap, and the best mining employers for women — plus the honest questions to ask before you sign on.
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