Australia is the world's largest exporter of coal, with around 20% of global exports. Coal is used to generate electricity and produce steel.
2. Iron ore
Australia is also the world's largest exporter of iron ore, with around 62% of global exports. Iron ore is used to produce steel.
3. Uranium
Australia is the world's third largest producer and exporter of uranium, with around 12% of global production. Uranium is used in nuclear power plants to generate electricity.
4. Copper
Australia is the fifth largest producer of copper and exports around 17% of global copper. Copper is used in electrical wiring, plumbing, and other industrial applications.
5. Zinc
Australia is the fifth largest producer of zinc and exports around 15% of global zinc. Zinc is used in galvanized steel, batteries, and other industrial applications.
6. Gold
Australia is the second largest producer of gold and exports around 18% of global gold. Gold is used in jewellery, electronics, and other industrial applications.
7. Natural gas
Australia is the world's leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG), with around 21% of global exports. LNG is used to generate electricity, heat homes, and power vehicles.
8. Nickel
Australia is the seventh largest producer of nickel and exports around 11% of global nickel. Nickel is used in stainless steel, batteries, and other industrial applications.
9. Lead
Australia is the fifth largest producer of lead and exports around 14% of global lead. Lead is used in batteries, ammunition, and other industrial applications.
10. Silver
Australia is the ninth largest producer of silver and exports around 8% of global silver. Silver is used in jewellery, photography, and other industrial applications.