A truck carries iron ore at a mine in Western Australia. Iron ore is a key Australian export to China. File photo: Reuters
A truck carries iron ore at a mine in Western Australia. Iron ore is a key Australian export to China. File photo: Reuters
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Australia’s resource exports set to decline over 2 years amid weaker Chinese demand, falling prices: report

  • Australia’s resources exports and mining sector are heavily reliant on China, with record export earnings set to fall to US$230 billion in 2024-25
  • China’s weak rebound following its reopening, and domestic problems compounded by lower Western exports, contributed to shrinking prices, the report added

A truck carries iron ore at a mine in Western Australia. Iron ore is a key Australian export to China. File photo: Reuters
A truck carries iron ore at a mine in Western Australia. Iron ore is a key Australian export to China. File photo: Reuters
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