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