This description provides an overview of Australia's role as the world's largest producer of bauxite, a mineral ore used in the production of aluminum. It explains how Australia's abundance of bauxite has enabled it to become the world's leading producer, and how the country's mining industry
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Mining in Australia has long been a significant primary sector industry and contributor to the Australian economy by providing export income, royalty payments and employment. Historically, mining booms have also encouraged population growth via immigration to Australia, particularly the gold rushes of the 1850s. Many different ores, gems and minerals have been mined in the past and a wide variety are still mined throughout the country.