Australia’s mining industry remains a global leader, supported by vast mineral reserves, transparent regulation, and strong infrastructure. The country holds the world’s largest economic resources of iron ore, gold, lithium, bauxite, nickel, and uranium, playing a pivotal role in the global energy transition and supply chain security.
In 2025, Australia accounted for 36.4% of global lead reserves in 2025, 29.4% of manganese reserves, Iron ore (29%), zinc (27.8%), lithium (23.3%), gold (18.8%), nickel (18.4%), cobalt (15.5%), silver (14.7%), bauxite (12.1%), copper (10.2%), and rare earths (6.3%), reaffirming its position as one of the most resource-rich nations globally.
Report Scope
- The report contains an overview of the Australian mining industry including key macroeconomic trends, commodity price, and operating environment across the states or territories. It provides detailed information on production by state, major operating mines, major exploration, and development projects.
Reasons to Buy
- To gain an understanding of the Australian mining industry
- To understand historical and forecast trend on Lithium, Iron ore, Bauxite, Lead, Zinc, Uranium, Gold, Manganese, Coal and Silver production across key Australian countries
- To identify key players in the Australian mining industry
- To identify major active, exploration and development projects in Australia
Table of Contents
- Executive summary
- Country overview
- Mineral overview
- Mineral investments
- Mining employment
- Government bodies
- Laws and regulations
- Taxes and royalties
- Political challenges
- Sustainable mining practices
- Appendix
- Abbreviation

