This description provides an overview of Australia's gold exports. It explains that Australia is the world's largest exporter of gold, providing a significant contribution to the global economy. It also highlights the importance of gold exports to the Australian economy, and the potential for further growth in the sector.
Coal is mined in nearly every state of Australia. The largest black coal resources occur in Queensland and New South Wales. About 70% of coal mined in Australia is exported, mostly to eastern Asia, and of the balance most is used in electricity generation. In 2019-20 Australia exported 390 Mt of coal and was the world's largest exporter of metallurgical coal and second largest exporter of thermal coal. Despite only employing 50,000 mining jobs nationally, coal provides a rich revenue stream for governments.