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Mining ecosystem overview

Australia is the world's largest producer of lithium and is among the five main world producers of gold, iron, lead, zinc and nickel mineral. Mining contributes around 13.6% to the total GDP of Australia in 2023.

Ecosystem background

Open mining jobs

Global rank: #2

Combined valuation

Global rank: #2

Mining companies

Global rank: #2

Exploration projects

Global rank: #2

Main Mines

  • Mint Whatback Mina (iron mineral)
  • Jimblebar hub (iron mineral)
  • Yandicoogin mine (iron mineral)
  • Mina Kings Valley (iron mineral)
  • Mina but Iron ore (iron mineral)

Top Companies

Rio TintoFortescue Metals GroupNewcrest Mining

Additional Info

Australia has the largest reserves of gold, iron ore, lead, nickel, rutile, uranium and zinc in the world.