Major Minerals Mined in Australia

  • Iron Ore: Top export; essential for steel.
  • Coal: Major thermal and metallurgical coal exporter.
  • Copper: Wiring, plumbing, tech.
  • Gold: World's largest producer; high-quality deposits.
  • Bauxite: Primary aluminum ore.
  • Manganese: Steel alloying.
  • Nickel: Stainless steel, batteries, electronics.
  • Cobalt: Lithium-ion batteries (EVs, storage).
  • Zinc: Corrosion protection, batteries.
  • Lithium: Rechargeable batteries for EVs and renewables.
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