Ranger's OECD's post shows the level of growth estimated for China, India, Indonesia - not to mention other economies close by and then to assume that the mineral boom is coming to an end is just pure rubbish. You need to be close to the coalface in WA to see what is really happening and it is still PUMPING. China's growth rate and India to follow is formidable and you can count on them wanting to acquire more than homes ie cars and all the gadgetry we have and that too uses our resources.
Agree with your assessment of WA being in the position of the oil providing nations and yes this time it is different.
