The Australian office of SWS is located in Perth, which is the capital city of Western Australia. Perth is a major mining support centre, servicing operations extracting gold, lead, zinc, tantalum, mineral sands, iron ore and diamonds from mineral fields in the Southwest, Goldfields, Pilbarra and Kimberley regions. The city lies on the banks of the Swan River and sprawls along the Indian Ocean coastline, and as a result of the Mediterranean climate is a popular destination for water sports lovers. The SWS office is located within walking distance of the headquarters of a range of mining, exploration and consulting companies.