Mining industry in Australia

Statistics report on the mining industry in Australia

Mining industry in Australia

This report presents a selection of statistics and facts about the mining industry in Australia. An industry overview is provided, along with statistics on exports, coal, iron ore, and gold mining across the country. The report concludes with data on major companies in the industry.

Table of contents

Industry Overview

5
  • Basic Statistic Mining industry gross value added Australia 2012-2023
  • Basic Statistic EBITDA of the mining industry Australia FY 2012-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of employees in the mining industry Australia FY 2012-2023
  • Basic Statistic Quarterly expenditure on mineral exploration in Australia 2015-2023
  • Basic Statistic Quarterly drilled depth of new and existing minerals deposits in Australia 2015-2023

Trade

7
  • Premium Statistic Leading resource and energy commodity exports Australia FY 2024
  • Premium Statistic Value of coal exports Australia FY 2013-2024, by type
  • Premium Statistic Leading markets for coal exports from Australia FY 2023
  • Premium Statistic Value of iron ore and concentrate exports Australia FY 2014-2024
  • Premium Statistic Leading markets for iron ore exports from Australia FY 2023
  • Premium Statistic Value of gold exported from Australia FY 2023-2026
  • Premium Statistic Leading markets for gold exports from Australia FY 2024

Coal

5
  • Premium Statistic Coal production in Australia 1998-2023
  • Basic Statistic Coal mining industry gross value added Australia 2012-2023
  • Basic Statistic Number of employees in the coal mining industry Australia FY 2012-2023
  • Basic Statistic Commodity price of coal in Australia 1980-2023
  • Basic Statistic Quarterly expenditure on coal exploration in Australia 2015-2023

Iron ore

4
  • Premium Statistic Iron ore production in Australia 2013-2022, by region
  • Basic Statistic Iron ore mining industry gross value added Australia 2012-2023
  • Premium Statistic Export volume of iron ore Australia FY 2013-2023
  • Basic Statistic Quarterly expenditure on iron ore exploration in Australia 2011-2023

Gold

5
  • Premium Statistic Gold production from mines in Australia 2010-2023
  • Premium Statistic Volume of gold mined Western Australia 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Value of gold mined Western Australia 2014-2023
  • Premium Statistic Production volume of leading gold mines in Australia 2023
  • Basic Statistic Quarterly expenditure on gold exploration in Australia 2011-2023

Companies

5
  • Premium Statistic Leading metals and mining companies Australia 2024, by market capitalization
  • Premium Statistic Largest mid-tier mining companies by market capitalization Australia 2023
  • Premium Statistic Largest coal mining companies Australia 2024, by market capitalization
  • Premium Statistic Largest iron ore mining companies Australia 2024, by market capitalization
  • Premium Statistic Largest gold mining companies Australia 2024, by market capitalization

Statista report shop

Explore all Statista reports

We provide information on industries, companies, consumers, trends, countries, and politics, covering the latest and most important issues in a condensed format.

Contact

Get in touch with us. We are happy to help.
Statista Locations
Contact Meredith Alda
Meredith Alda
Sales Manager– Contact (United States)

Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm (EST)

Contact Yolanda Mega
Yolanda Mega
Operations Manager– Contact (Asia)

Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm (SGT)

Contact Ayana Mizuno
Ayana Mizuno
Junior Business Development Manager– Contact (Asia)

Mon - Fri, 10:00am - 6:00pm (JST)

Contact Lodovica Biagi
Lodovica Biagi
Director of Operations– Contact (Europe)

Mon - Fri, 9:30am - 5pm (GMT)

Contact Carolina Dulin
Carolina Dulin
Group Director - LATAM– Contact (Latin America)

Mon - Fri, 9am - 6pm (EST)