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Australian mineral statistics

2011March quarter 2011

Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences

Australian Government

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ContentsData sources iv

Definitions v

Overview 1

FiguresAustralian energy and mineral exports 2Resource sector indicators 12Mineral resources prices 15

TablesQuarterly export summary 7

Quarterly production summary 8

1 Production summary 10

2 Volume of mine production indexes 11

3 Exports summary 11

4 Mineral resources export unit returns 12

5 Imports summary 13

6 Private mineral exploration expenditure 13

7 Mineral resources prices 14

8 Aluminium 17

9 Coal 18

10 Copper 20

11 Diamonds and other gemstones 21

12 Gold 22

13 Iron 23

14 Lead 24

15 Manganese 25

16 Nickel 26

17 Petroleum 27

18 Petroleum production, by basin 30

19 Sales of petroleum products, by state marketing area 31

20 Phosphate 32

21 Salt 32

22 Silver 33

23 Tin 34

24 Titanium minerals 35

25 Uranium 36

26 Zircon 36

27 Zinc 37

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Data sourcesThe statistics in this publication are obtained from several sources, as follows.• The bulk of mine production data (other than petroleum) is obtained from companies,

published company reports and ABARES estimates. Data are supplemented where necessary by information from state mines departments (or their equivalents).

• Petroleum production and sales are based on data obtained from the Resources Division of the Australian Government Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism.

• Smelter and refinery production data are provided by companies operating the major smelters and refineries.

• Trade data are obtained from official Australian Bureau of Statistics compiled statistics, supplemented by ABARES estimates where necessary.

• Price information is from published sources.

The assistance of the organisations supplying data is gratefully acknowledged by ABARES.

Note on mine production data In most instances, data refer to actual mine output. However, in a small number of cases, despatches or sales data are used as proxies for production.

Quantities of minerals produced are reported in terms of the product in which they leave each mine site. This includes various stages of ore dressing, processing and elementary smelting where these are carried out in an associated plant at, or near, the mine. The output is recorded as ore where no treatment is undertaken at the mine, or as a concentrate where ore dressing operations are carried out.

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Definitions Definitions and explanationsSmall discrepancies in totals are generally because of the rounding of components.

zero is used to denote nil or a negligible amountp denotes a preliminary figures denotes an ABARES estimate

Australian merchandise exports: are valued on a free on board (fob) basis at the Australian port of export. The costs of freight, insurance and other distributive services beyond the Australian customs border are not included.

Australian merchandise imports: are valued on a customs value for duty (vfd) basis that is identical to a free on board (fob) basis. The customs vfd is the price actually paid at the port of origin, including inland freight and insurance costs incurred in delivering the commodity to the port of origin. The freight and insurance costs of delivering the commodity(s) to the Australian port of destination are excluded.

Accounting of international merchandise trade: the valuation of Australian merchandise exports and imports used in the accounting of international trade in the Australian Balance of Payments and the international trade statistical system are in accordance with the definitions published in the harmonised international standards determined by the International Monetary Fund, Balance of Payments Manual (version 5), 1993 and the United Nations, System of National Accounts, 1993.

Common abbreviations and conversionskg kilogram 2.20462 lb (pounds)t tonne 1000 kilogramskt kilotonne 1000 tonnesMt megatonne 1 000 000 tonnesmtu metric ton unit 10 kilogramsct metric caratL litre 1.761 pintskL kilolitre 1000 litresML megalitre 1 000 000 litresMm3 million cubic metres 1 000 000 cubic metresbbl barrel 159 litresoz troy ounce 0.031 kilograms$m million dollars (Australian)fob free on boardfor free on railfot free on truckcif cost, insurance and freight

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Overview • The index of export prices of minerals and energy commodities increased by 9 per cent

in the March quarter 2011, reflecting higher commodity prices, including for petroleum refinery products and metallurgical and thermal coal. In the March quarter 2011, Australia’s mineral resource export earnings decreased by 10 per cent to $40.3 billion, reflecting lower export volumes for a number of commodities.

• Export volumes decreased for the majority of commodities, including copper, thermal coal, metallurgical coal and iron ore, largely in line with lower production.

• Australian production of mineral commodities decreased during the quarter, with around 70 per cent of commodities recording decreases in production.

• Heavy rain, floods and cyclones were the primary cause of lower production across a wide range of commodities.

PricesIn the March quarter 2011, the index of export unit returns (used as a measure of export prices) for Australia’s energy and mineral resources increased by 9 per cent compared with the December quarter 2010. Export unit returns for energy commodities increased by 8 per cent, reflecting higher prices for crude oil and higher export unit values for thermal and metallurgical coal. The index of metals and other minerals prices increased by 10 per cent, as a result of increases in the US dollar price of a range of base metals, gold and iron ore.

However, compared with the March quarter 2010, the index of export unit returns was 32 per cent higher, as prices for energy minerals increased by 26 per cent and prices for metals and other minerals increased by 37 per cent. Higher export unit prices primarily reflected significant increases in the contract prices for bulk commodities compared with the March quarter 2010.

Exports Minerals and energy commodity export earnings declined by 10 per cent to $40.3 billion in the March quarter 2011 compared with the December quarter 2010. This reflects decreases in the volume of exports for many commodities, which were partly offset by higher prices for many commodities during the quarter.

During the quarter, the Australian dollar appreciated by 1.9 per cent, which had a limited effect on export earnings.

Commodities recording declines in export earnings in the March quarter 2011 from the previous quarter included: refined silver, down $19 million (31 per cent) to $43 million; metallurgical coal, down $2.2 billion (29 per cent) to $5.4 billion; iron and steel, down $107 million (27 per cent) to $292 million; uranium oxide (U

3O

8), down $67 million (26 per cent)

to $187 million; petroleum refinery products, down $24 million (23 per cent) to $80 million; lead, down $110 million (19 per cent) to $477 million; copper, down $335 million (15 per cent) to $1.9 billion; diamonds, down $15 million (14 per cent) to $93 million; thermal coal, down $462 million (13 per cent) to $3.0 billion; manganese ore and concentrate, down $56 million (13 per cent) to $384 million; and crude oil and other refinery feedstock, down $364 million (12 per cent) to $2.6 billion.

Australian mineral statistics ABARES March quarter 2011

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Australian energy and mineral exports

exportvolume

exportvalue

Crude oil

LNG

LPG

Metallurgical coal

Re�nery products

Thermal coal

Uranium oxide (u3o8)

Alumina

Aluminium (ingot metal)

Bauxite

Copper

Diamonds

Gold

Iron and steel

Iron ore and pellets

Lead

Manganese ore and concentrate

Nickel

Silver

Tin

Titanium and zircon

Zinc

a Prices in US dollars. All other prices are export unit values denominated in Australian dollars.

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a

a

a

a

a

a

a

a

–12%

0%

–8%

–29%

–23%

–13%

–26%

–2%

3%

34%

–15%

–14%

–6%

–27%

0%

–19%

–13%

18%

–31%

3%

14%

6%

–26%

–8%

–8%

–31%

–32%

–19%

–24%

–10%

–2%

19%

–12%

–7%

–6%

–35%

–14%

–18%

–4%

2%

–48%

–6%

2%

–3%

prices

Percentage change December quarter 2010 to March quarter 2011

19%

16%

1%

4%

13%

7%

–4%

9%

7%

14%

12%

na

1%

12%

16%

7%

–9%

14%

21%

–7%

12%

4%


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Lower export values for uranium oxide and manganese ore and concentrate reflect both lower export volumes and export unit values. Export values for metallurgical coal, petroleum refinery products, iron and steel, thermal coal and crude oil and other refinery products declined during the quarter because of lower export volumes, which were only partly offset by increases in export unit values. Export values for refined silver declined as higher export unit values were more than offset by decreases in export volumes. Export values for lead and copper declined primarily as a result of lower export volumes.

Commodities recording significant increases in export earnings in the March quarter 2011 compared with the December quarter 2010 included: bauxite, up $15 million (34 per cent) to $59 million; nickel, up $162 million (18 per cent) to $1.1 billion; zinc, up $32 million (6 per cent) to $574 million; and aluminium (ingot metal), up $28 million (3 per cent) to $1.1 billion.

The export values for zinc and aluminium increased as higher export unit values more than compensated for lower export volumes. Higher export values for bauxite and nickel reflect increases in export volumes and export unit values.

ProductionProduction of mineral and energy commodities declined in the March quarter 2011 compared with the December quarter 2010, with around 70 per cent of commodities recording decreases in the quarter. Significant production declines occurred for nickel intermediate (35 per cent); mined lead (35 per cent); diamonds (27 per cent); uranium oxide (24 per cent); saleable black coal, (22 per cent); crude oil and condensate (17 per cent); mined zinc (14 per cent); refined gold (13 per cent); mined nickel (13 per cent); and iron ore and concentrate (10 per cent).

Nickel intermediate production decreased as a result of lower production at BHP Billiton’s Kalgoorlie refinery. Mined lead production decreased in the March quarter 2011 from the previous quarter, reflecting production losses from heavy rain in Queensland. Lower production of diamonds for the quarter primarily reflected heavy rain in Western Australia, which led to lower production at Rio Tinto’s Argyle diamond mine and Gem Diamonds’ Ellendale diamond mine. Production of uranium oxide and gold mine production decreased mainly as a result of production losses caused by heavy rain. A decline in production of black coal reflected production losses from heavy rain in Queensland and New South Wales. Crude oil production declined, mainly as a result of cyclone-related disruptions to oil production in the north-west of Australia and the shut-in of some North West Shelf (NWS) oilfields to undertake work on the NWS CWLH oil redevelopment project. A decline in zinc production mainly reflects the supply disruptions resulting from adverse weather conditions at operations in Queensland. Refined gold production fell as less refined gold was produced from imported scrap and recycled jewellery. Nickel mine production decreased, largely because of a drop in production from BHP Billiton’s Nickel West mine. Iron ore and concentrate fell in the March quarter 2011, primarily as a result of production losses due to heavy rain in Western Australia.

In contrast, the only major commodity for which production increased significantly was refined nickel class 1 (28 per cent). This reflects higher production at BHP Billiton’s Kwinana and Minara Resources’ Murrin Murrin refineries.


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Commodity highlights

Energy Oil and gasAustralia’s crude oil and condensate production fell by 17 per cent in the March quarter 2011 to 5.3 gigalitres. The decline in production was mainly a result of cyclone-related disruptions to oil production in the north and west of Australia and the shut-in of some of the NWS oilfields to undertake work on the NWS CWLH oil redevelopment project. Maintenance at a number of oilfields also contributed to lower production.

Exports of crude oil and condensate declined by 26 per cent to 4.0 gigalitres in the March quarter. This significant decline in exports reflects disruptions to several oilfields in the north-west of Australia as a result of cyclones. The decline in exports was more significant than the decline in production, because oil production from the north-west of Australia is mostly destined for export because of the proximity to Asian refineries. The value of exports declined by 12 per cent to $2.6 billion in the March quarter, as decline in export volumes was only partly offset by an increase in oil prices.

In the March 2011 quarter, natural gas production decreased by around 3 per cent compared with the December quarter 2010, to 11.0 billion cubic metres, with adverse weather conditions affecting gas production at Barrow Island in Western Australia.

At around 5 million tonnes, the volume of Australia’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports in the March quarter 2011 was 8 per cent lower than in the December quarter 2010. This decline was in line with lower gas production at the NWS project. In the March quarter 2011, LNG export earnings were flat, relative to the December 2010 quarter, at around $2.5 billion, with higher export prices offsetting lower export volumes.

Coal Production of saleable black coal is estimated to have fallen by 22 per cent in the March quarter to 67 million tonnes, as coal production in Queensland and New South Wales was affected by heavy rainfall in late December and January. Reflecting lower production of black coal, export volumes of both thermal and metallurgical coal declined in the quarter compared with the December quarter 2010. Metallurgical coal exports decreased by 31 per cent to 27.6 million tonnes, while thermal coal exports decreased by 19 per cent to 30.3 million tonnes.

In the March quarter 2011, export unit returns for metallurgical and thermal coal increased by 4 per cent and 7 per cent, respectively, compared with the December quarter 2010. The higher export unit values reflect an increase in prices during the quarter. In the March quarter, lower export volumes more than offset a slight increase in export prices, with the value of black coal exports declining by 24 per cent to $8.4 billion. Metallurgical coal export values decreased by 29 per cent to $5.4 billion, while thermal coal export values decreased by 13 per cent to $3 billion.


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UraniumUranium production declined by 24 per cent in the March quarter 2011 to 1731 tonnes. Lower production at Energy Resources of Australia’s Ranger mine, where the main processing plant has been suspended because of higher than average rainfall, was the main cause of this decline. The value of uranium exports declined by 26 per cent to $187 million in the March quarter, reflecting lower export volumes and prices.

Metals and other minerals Iron ore In the March quarter 2011, Australian production of iron ore fell by 10 per cent from the December quarter 2010, to 104 million tonnes. This was partially attributable to declines in Rio Tinto’s and BHP Billiton’s Western Australian production, which was negatively affected by weather-related disruptions. Reflecting lower production, export volumes declined by 14 per cent to 93 million tonnes. The decline in export volumes largely offset increases in prices for iron ore sold on the spot market. As a result, export values remained largely unchanged at $13.1 billion.

GoldGold mine production fell by 7 per cent to 63 tonnes in the March quarter 2011 compared with the December quarter 2010. Lower production stemmed in part from disruptions caused by heavy rain and flooding at operations including AngloGold Ashanti’s Sunrise Dam in Western Australia, Newcrest Mining’s Cadia Valley in New South Wales, and Crocodile Gold’s Union Reef in the Northern Territory. Refined gold production fell by 13 per cent to 78 tonnes in the March quarter as less refined gold was produced from overseas sourced scrap and recycled jewellery. Mainly reflecting lower volumes shipped to the United Kingdom, export volumes fell by 6 per cent to 78 tonnes. Unit export returns were largely unchanged in the quarter, as a higher US dollar–denominated gold price was offset by an appreciation in the Australian dollar. Reflecting lower export volumes, export earnings fell by 6 per cent to $3.4 billion in the March quarter 2011.

CopperIn the March quarter 2011, copper mine production declined by 4 per cent compared with the previous quarter, to 233 581 tonnes, while production of refined copper increased by 2 per cent to 125 000 tonnes. Refined copper production increased, mainly from the restart of CST Mining’s Lady Annie operation. The value of copper exports declined by 15 per cent to $1.9 billion in the quarter.

AluminaIn the March quarter 2011, Australian alumina production declined by 8 per cent to 4.6 million tonnes compared with the previous quarter. Production at the Queensland Alumina refinery declined by 22 per cent as low quality coal delivered after the floods affected production and equipment reliability. In addition, the scheduled suspension of a major piece of equipment contributed to a 12 per cent decline in output at the Worsley refinery in Western Australia. The value of alumina exports declined by 2 per cent to $1.3 billion in the March quarter as lower export volumes more than offset higher prices.


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NickelNickel mine production decreased by 13 per cent in the March quarter 2011 to 41 800 tonnes, largely because of a decline in production from BHP Billiton’s Nickel West mine. Refined nickel production increased by 23 per cent to 24 900 tonnes as a result of higher class 1 refined production at BHP Billiton’s Kwinana and Minara Resources’ Murrin Murrin refineries. Nickel export earnings increased by 18 per cent to $1.1 billion, supported predominantly by higher world prices with only a small increase in export volumes.

ZincZinc mine production decreased by 14 per cent to around 337 000 tonnes in the March quarter 2011 compared with the December quarter 2010. This mainly reflects the supply disruptions resulting from adverse weather conditions. A number of operations in Queensland, such as MMG’s Century mine and Xstrata’s Mt Isa operations were adversely affected by the Queensland floods and tropical cyclone Yasi. Accordingly, export volumes in the quarter fell by 3 per cent compared with the December quarter 2010, to 353 000 tonnes. However, the value of zinc exports increased by 6 per cent to $574 million in the March quarter 2011, in line with higher prices.


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export volume

Mar 10 to Dec 10 to Mar Mar 11 Mar 11 2011 % change % change

Bauxite kt 2 105 10 19Alumina a kt 3 728 –6 –10Aluminium (ingot metal) kt 420 12 –2Coal, black Metallurgical Mt 28 –22 –31Thermal Mt 30 –2 –19Copper bs kt 209 18 –11Diamonds cs ‘000 ct 2 500 –35 –7Gold bs t 78 –4 –6Iron Iron ore and pellets kt 93 376 –1 –14Iron and steel s kt 395 –8 –35Lead bs kt 157 17 –18Manganese ore and concentrate kt 1 683 16 –4Nickel ds kt 51 –4 2Petroleum Crude oil and other refinery feedstock ML 4 029 6 –26LNG s Mt 5 5 –8LPG ML 534 –16 –8Refinery products ML 104 –51 –32Salt s kt 3 081 10 11Tin b t 1 279 –22 –6Titanium Ilmenite concentrate kt 433 –20 –3Leucoxene concentrate kt 7 75 0Rutile concentrate kt 123 –16 –5Synthetic rutile s kt 131 10 –1Titanium dioxide pigment kt 50 22 14Uranium oxide (U

3O

8) s t 1 731 44 –24

Zinc b kt 353 11 –3Zircon concentrate kt 260 41 14

export value

Mar 10 to Dec 10 to Mar Mar 11 Mar 11 2011 % change % change

Bauxite $m 59 33 35Alumina a $m 1 251 1 –2Aluminium (ingot metal) $m 1 073 15 3Coal, black Metallurgical $m 5 444 9 –29Thermal $m 2 995 15 –13Copper e $m 1932 35 –15Diamonds cs $m 93 –26 –14Gems, other than diamonds $m 17 13 70Gold, refined $m 3 384 10 –6Iron Iron ore and pellets $m 13 115 68 0Iron and steel s $m 292 2 –27Lead e $m 477 19 –19Manganese ore and concentrate $m 384 –3 –13Nickel es $m 1 090 12 18Petroleum Crude oil and other $m 2 630 30 –12LNG $m 2 471 11 –1LPG $m 245 –12 –8Refinery products $m 80 –44 –23Salt s $m 70 13 11Silver, refined $m 43 –36 –31Tin e $m 31 19 3Titanium Ilmenite concentrate $m 48 –21 –2Leucoxene concentrate $m 4 33 0Rutile concentrate $m 94 –6 –2Synthetic rutile s $m 79 23 3Titanium dioxide pigment $m 136 35 19Uranium oxide (U

3O

8) s $m 187 61 –26

Zinc e $m 574 8 6Zircon concentrate $m 166 124 36Other mineral resources f $m 1 789 51 –21

Total mineral resources g $m 40 253 28 –10

Total merchandise $m 56 459 21 –9

Total goods and services $m 69 425 16 –7

a Includes aluminium hydroxide. b Metallic content of all ores, concentrates, intermediate products (where applicable) and refined metal. c Unsorted and sorted. d Includes metal content of ores and concentrates, intermediate products and nickel metal. e Value of all ores, concentrates, intermediate products (where applicable) and refined metal. f Derived as the difference between total mineral resources exports, below, and the sum of the above items. g Total mineral resource exports on an ABARES balance of payments basis. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.

Quarterly export summary Australian minerals and energy sector


Quarterly production summary Australian minerals and energy sector

Mar 10 Dec 10 to Mar 11 to Mar 11 Mar 2011 % change % change

Bauxite 16 430 –4 –6Alumina 4 620 –7 –8Aluminium (ingot metal) 477 1 –2CoalBlack, raw s 84 –21 –21Black, saleable s 67 –20 –22CopperMine bs 234 27 –4Blister c 121 70 2Refined s 125 71 2Diamonds 1 667 –35 –27GoldMine bs 63 7 –7Refined 78 1 –13IronIron ore and concentrate 104 347 1 –10Iron and steel s 1 708 –8 –10LeadMine bs 134 –9 –35Bullion c 11 –69 –69Refined s 51 46 –11Manganese s 1 448 –11 –15Nickel Mine bs 42 8 –13Intermediate 13 18 –35Refined, class 1 23 –15 28Refined, class 2 2 0 –33Petroleum, fieldCrude oil and condensate s 5 313 –12 –17LPG (naturally occurring) 913 –5 –4Natural gas 11 043 0 –3Petroleum, total refinery 9 483 2 0Salt s 2 918 –15 14SilverMine bs 332 –28 –32Refined s 195 25 12TinMine bs 4 600 –3 0Titanium sIlmenite concentrate 274 –24 –16Leucoxene concentrate 53 66 10Rutile concentrate 111 18 –1Synthetic rutile 133 –3 –6Titanium dioxide pigment 51 0 –25Uranium oxide (U

3O

8) s 1 731 52 –24

ZincMine bs 337 0 –14Refined s 124 5 –2Zircon concentrate s 177 82 13

a Total metallic content of minerals produced. b Metallic content. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; Coal Services Pty Limited; Queensland Government, Department of Natural Resources and Mines; ABARES; Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Canberra.


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R t i di tResource sector indicators

Mine productionMine productionbase: 1997-98 = 100Mine productionbase: 1997-98 = 100Mine productionbase: 1997-98 = 100

130

Mine productionbase: 1997-98 = 100

130

Metals and other minerals


130



120

130



120

130



110

120

130



110

120

130


E i l


110

120

130


Energy minerals


110

120

130


Energy minerals


100

110

120

130


Energy minerals


100

110

120

130


Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

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Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

index


Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index


Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index


Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

Mineral resources exports


Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

6550 000

Mineral resources exportsquarterly


Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

6550 000



Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

60

6550 000


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90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

60

65

40 000

50 000


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Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

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index

55

60

65

40 000

50 000




Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

50

55

60

65

40 000

50 000




Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

50

55

60

65

30 000

40 000

50 000




Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

45

50

55

60

65

30 000

40 000

50 000




Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

40

45

50

55

60

65

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000




Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

40

45

50

55

60

65

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000


value



Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000


value



Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

35

40

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50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000


value



Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

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Energy minerals


90

100

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120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

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10 000

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%$m


value



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90

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130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

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35

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10 000

20 000

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%$m


value



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90

100

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1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

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65

10 000

20 000

30 000

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%$m


value



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90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value



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90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

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35

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65

10 000

20 000

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40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

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Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

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Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

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%$m


value



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90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


Export unit returns


Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


550

Export unit returns quarterly, base: 1994-95 = 100


Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


500

550



Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


500

550



Energy minerals


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


500

550



Energy minerals

Energy


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


450

500

550



Energy minerals

Energy


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


400

450

500

550



Energy minerals

Energy


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


350

400

450

500

550



Energy minerals

Energy

Total mineral resources


90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


350

400

450

500

550



Energy minerals

Energy



90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


300

350

400

450

500

550



Energy minerals

Energy



90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


250

300

350

400

450

500

550



Energy minerals

Energy



90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550



Energy minerals

Energy



90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550



Energy minerals

Energy



90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550



Energy minerals

Energy




90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550



Energy minerals

Energy




90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

index



Energy minerals

Energy




90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

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Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar

index



Energy minerals

Energy




90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

index



Energy minerals

Energy




90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

index



Energy minerals

Energy




90

100

110

120

130

1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10

index

30

35

40

45

50

55

60

65

10 000

20 000

30 000

40 000

50 000

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

%$m


value


150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

Mar 2007

Jun 2007

Sep 2007

Dec 2007

Mar 2008

Jun 2008

Sep 2008

Dec 2008

Mar 2009

Jun 2009

Sep 2009

Dec 2009

Mar 2010

Jun 2010

Sep 2010

Dec 2010

Mar 2011

index



Energy minerals

Energy




Resource sector indicators


10

11Production summary1 Production summary

quarter

2008 09 2009 10 p

quarter

2009 10 p 2010 11 p2008-09 2009-10 p 2009-10 p 2010-11 p

Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec MarDec Mar Jun Sep Dec MarBauxite kt 64 055 67 810 17 740 17 092 16 541 17 504 17 398 16 430Bauxite kt 64 055 67 810 17 740 17 092 16 541 17 504 17 398 16 430Alumina kt 19 597 20 057 5 117 4 952 4 950 5 061 5 028 4 620Alumina kt 19 597 20 057 5 117 4 952 4 950 5 061 5 028 4 620Al i i (i t t l) kt 1 974 1 920 484 471 481 488 488 477Aluminium (ingot metal) kt 1 974 1 920 484 471 481 488 488 477C lCoal

Bl k M 446 471 121 106 122 115 106 84Black, raw Mt 446 471 121 106 122 115 106 s 84 sBl k l bl M 340 366 94 84 93 93 86 67Black, saleable Mt 340 366 94 84 93 93 86 s 67 sBrown as Mt 68 69 na na na na na na

CopperppMine bs kt 890 819 214 184 207 236 243 234Mine bs kt 890 819 214 184 207 236 243 234Blister c kt 459 381 98 71 104 116 119 121Blister c kt 459 381 98 71 104 116 119 121Refined s kt 499 395 101 73 108 120 123 125Refined s kt 499 395 101 73 108 120 123 125

Diamonds '000 ct 15 169 11 138 3 559 2 573 2 672 2 470 2 283 1 667Diamonds 000 ct 15 169 11 138 3 559 2 573 2 672 2 470 2 283 1 667GoldGold

Mine bs t 218 240 61 59 65 68 68 63Mine bs t 218 240 61 59 65 68 68 63Refined t 386 356 87 77 104 79 90 78Refined t 386 356 87 77 104 79 90 78

IronIronIron ore and concentrate kt 353 163 423 393 107 776 103 449 105 206 109 077 115 720 104 347Iron ore and concentrate kt 353 163 423 393 107 776 103 449 105 206 109 077 115 720 104 347Iron and steel s kt 5 568 6 886 1 712 1 860 1 813 1 846 1 891 1 708Iron and steel s kt 5 568 6 886 1 712 1 860 1 813 1 846 1 891 1 708

LeadLeadMine bs kt 596 617 147 147 172 186 207 134Mine bs kt 596 617 147 147 172 186 207 134Bullion c kt 155 148 36 36 38 30 36 11Bullion c kt 155 148 36 36 38 30 36 11Refined kt 213 189 51 35 50 33 57 51 sRefined kt 213 189 51 35 50 33 57 51 s

Manganese s kt 3 730 5 795 1 376 1 623 1 355 1 798 1 694 1 448Manganese s kt 3 730 5 795 1 376 1 623 1 355 1 798 1 694 1 448NickelNickel

Mi b kt 185 160 41 39 39 44 48 42Mine bs kt 185 160 41 39 39 44 48 42I t di t kt 21 43 12 11 15 14 20 13Intermediate kt 21 43 12 11 15 14 20 13R fi d l 1 kt 9 3 2 23 2 8 23Refined, class 1 kt 95 114 34 27 23 25 18 23R fi d l 2 ktRefined, class 2 kt 15 6 1 2 2 2 3 2

P l fi ldPetroleum, fieldCrude oil and condensate s ML 26 950 25 572 5 953 6 065 7 264 7 264 6 432 5 313LPG (naturally occurring) ML 3 929 4 097 1 010 957 1 025 1 122 948 913LPG (naturally occurring) ML 3 929 4 097 1 010 957 1 025 1 122 948 913Natural gas s Mm3 41 499 43 767 10 931 11 015 10 711 11 882 11 378 11 043Natural gas s Mm3 41 499 43 767 10 931 11 015 10 711 11 882 11 378 11 043

Petroleum total refinery ML 39 546 37 200 9 357 9 273 9 039 9 736 9 527 9 483Petroleum, total refinery ML 39 546 37 200 9 357 9 273 9 039 9 736 9 527 9 483Salt s kt 11 311 11 745 2 330 3 435 3 436 2 548 2 549 2 918Salt s kt 11 311 11 745 2 330 3 435 3 436 2 548 2 549 2 918SilverSilver

Mi b t 1 764 1 809 451 461 443 485 491 332Mine bs t 1 764 1 809 451 461 443 485 491 332R fi d t 751 701 185 156 170 136 174 195Refined t 751 701 185 156 170 136 174 195 s

TiTin4 045 19 829 5 208 4 763 4 673 4 610 4 600 4 600Mine bs t 4 045 19 829 5 208 4 763 4 673 4 610 4 600 4 600

Titanium sIlmenite concentrate kt 1 932 1 394 362 360 321 306 326 274Leucoxene concentrate kt 117 123 28 32 37 43 48 53Leucoxene concentrate kt 117 123 28 32 37 43 48 53Rutile concentrate kt 285 361 83 94 111 113 112 111Rutile concentrate kt 285 361 83 94 111 113 112 111Synthetic rutile kt 732 553 139 137 140 139 141 133Synthetic rutile kt 732 553 139 137 140 139 141 133Titanium dioxide pigment kt 214 222 68 51 51 51 68 51Titanium dioxide pigment kt 214 222 68 51 51 51 68 51

Uranium oxide (U3O8) t 10 311 7 156 1 638 1 142 1 691 2 071 2 272 1 731Uranium oxide (U3O8) t 10 311 7 156 1 638 1 142 1 691 2 071 2 272 1 731ZincZinc

Mi b kt 1 411 1 362 273 336 385 368 391 337Mine bs kt 1 411 1 362 273 336 385 368 391 337R fi d kt 506 515 130 118 130 124 126 124Refined kt 506 515 130 118 130 124 126 124 s

Zi k 485 408 81 97 138 149 156 177Zircon concentrate s kt 485 408 81 97 138 149 156 177

a Quarterly data are not available b Total metallic content of minerals produced c Metallic content p Preliminary s ABARES estimate na Not availablea Quarterly data are not available. b Total metallic content of minerals produced. c Metallic content. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; Coal Services Pty Limited; Queensland Government, Department of Mines and Energy; Department ofa Quarterly data are not available. b Total metallic content of minerals produced. c Metallic content. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; Coal Services Pty Limited; Queensland Government, Department of Mines and Energy; Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Canberra; ABARES.

a Quarterly data are not available. b Total metallic content of minerals produced. c Metallic content. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; Coal Services Pty Limited; Queensland Government, Department of Mines and Energy; Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Canberra; ABARES.

a Quarterly data are not available. b Total metallic content of minerals produced. c Metallic content. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; Coal Services Pty Limited; Queensland Government, Department of Mines and Energy; Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Canberra; ABARES.

1 Production summary


11

22 Volume of mine production indexes a2 Volume of mine production indexes a

2002 03 2003 04 2004 05 2005 06 2006 07 2007 08 2008 09 2009 102002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 p

Energy minerals 114.8 111.0 113.4 112.1 118.9 116.6 122.8 126.2Energy minerals 114.8 111.0 113.4 112.1 118.9 116.6 122.8 126.2Metals and other minerals 115 4 115 5 123 5 124 2 124 3 124 8 119 6 123 4Metals and other minerals 115.4 115.5 123.5 124.2 124.3 124.8 119.6 123.4

Total minerals 115.2 113.3 118.6 118.3 121.3 120.7 121.4 124.9

a Uranium included with energy p Preliminarya Uranium included with energy. p Preliminary.Note: ABARE revised the method for calculating production indexes in October 1999. The indexes are now calculated on a chained weight basis using Fisher's a Uranium included with energy. p Preliminary.Note: ABARE revised the method for calculating production indexes in October 1999. The indexes are now calculated on a chained weight basis using Fisher's ideal index with a reference year of 1997-98 = 100.

a Uranium included with energy. p Preliminary.Note: ABARE revised the method for calculating production indexes in October 1999. The indexes are now calculated on a chained weight basis using Fisher's ideal index with a reference year of 1997-98 = 100.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.

a Uranium included with energy. p Preliminary.Note: ABARE revised the method for calculating production indexes in October 1999. The indexes are now calculated on a chained weight basis using Fisher's ideal index with a reference year of 1997-98 = 100.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.

33E t3 Exports summaryp y

tquarter

2008-09 2009-10 p 2009-10 p 2010-11 p2008-09 2009-10 p

D M J S D M

2009 10 p 2010 11 p

Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar

Bauxite kt 7 470 8 023 2 284 1 908 2 215 2 055 1 772 2 105Bauxite kt 7 470 8 023 2 284 1 908 2 215 2 055 1 772 2 105Alumina a kt 16 395 16 653 4 314 3 972 4 293 4 264 4 142 3 728Alumina a kt 16 395 16 653 4 314 3 972 4 293 4 264 4 142 3 728Aluminium (ingot metal) kt 1 748 1 624 419 374 445 445 428 420Aluminium (ingot metal) kt 1 748 1 624 419 374 445 445 428 420Coal blackCoal, black

Metallurgical Mt 125 24 157 26 39 45 35 43 43 59 39 95 39 98 27 59Metallurgical Mt 125.24 157.26 39.45 35.43 43.59 39.95 39.98 27.59h lThermal Mt 136.36 134.98 35.58 30.87 33.86 39.04 37.57 30.29

Copper bs kt 815 805 205 177 220 213 235 209Copper bsDiamonds cs '000 ct 16 279 10 355 2 975 3 860 2 845 2 650 2 700 2 500Diamonds cs 000 ct 16 279 10 355 2 975 3 860 2 845 2 650 2 700 2 500Gold bs t 437.26 334.87 80.70 81.00 98.61 68.61 83.24 77.93Gold bs t 437.26 334.87 80.70 81.00 98.61 68.61 83.24 77.93IronIron

Iron ore and pellets kt 323 524 389 872 98 063 94 565 99 650 99 022 108 620 93 376Iron ore and pellets kt 323 524 389 872 98 063 94 565 99 650 99 022 108 620 93 376Iron and steel s kt 1 741 1 549 355 430 483 415 605 395Iron and steel s kt 1 741 1 549 355 430 483 415 605 395

L d b kt 645 658 184 134 185 150 192 157Lead bs kt 645 658 184 134 185 150 192 157MManganese ore

and concentrate kt 3 226 5 648 1 421 1 454 1 351 906 1 757 1 683Nickel ds kt 194 221 63 53 55 56 50 51Nickel ds kt 194 221 63 53 55 56 50 51PetroleumPetroleum

Crude oil and otherCrude oil and otherrefinery feedstock ML 16 588 18 064 4 604 3 789 5 548 5 548 5 456 4 029refinery feedstock ML 16 588 18 064 4 604 3 789 5 548 5 548 5 456 4 029

LNG s Mt 15 41 17 87 4 45 4 66 4 10 4 95 5 27 4 90LNG s Mt 15.41 17.87 4.45 4.66 4.10 4.95 5.27 4.90LPG ML 2 500 2 776 761 635 535 794 583 534LPG ML 2 500 2 776 761 635 535 794 583 534Refinery products ML 1 164 850 211 214 214 211 152 104Refinery products ML 1 164 850 211 214 214 211 152 104

l k 0 9 8 8 2 89 2 803 2 8 2 2 2 3 08Salt s kt 10 978 11 185 2 789 2 803 2 817 2 714 2 772 3 081Tin b t 4 159 6 031 1 252 1 647 1 432 1 573 1 359 1 279Tin bTitaniumTitanium

Ilmenite concentrate kt 1 538 1 763 426 541 399 428 448 433Ilmenite concentrate kt 1 538 1 763 426 541 399 428 448 433Leucoxene concentrate kt 20 18 4 4 5 6 7 7Leucoxene concentrate kt 20 18 4 4 5 6 7 7Rutile concentrate kt 550 575 140 147 166 141 130 123Rutile concentrate kt 550 575 140 147 166 141 130 123Synthetic rutile s kt 512 513 130 119 134 131 132 131Synthetic rutile s kt 512 513 130 119 134 131 132 131Titanium dioxide pigment kt 141 181 46 41 42 46 44 50Titanium dioxide pigment kt 141 181 46 41 42 46 44 50

Uranium oxide (U O ) 10 114 7 555 1 729 1 206 1 785 2 071 2 272 1 731Uranium oxide (U3O8) t 10 114 7 555 s 1 729 s 1 206 s 1 785 s 2 071 s 2 272 s 1 731 s

Zinc b kt 1 471 1 482 384 317 432 383 363 353Zinc bZircon concentrate kt 685 748 200 184 171 228 228 260Zircon concentrate kt 685 748 200 184 171 228 228 260

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3 Exports summary


33 Exports summary continued3 Exports summary continued

quarter

2008 09 2009 10 p

quarter

2009 10 p 2010 11 p2008-09 2009-10 p 2009-10 p 2010-11 p

Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec MarDec Mar Jun Sep Dec Mar

Bauxite $m 192 178 45 44 60 57 44 59Bauxite $m 192 178 45 44 60 57 44 59Al i $ 6 015 4 969 1 204 1 242 1 420 1 296 1 275 1 251Alumina a $m 6 015 4 969 1 204 1 242 1 420 1 296 1 275 1 251

l ( l) $Aluminium (ingot metal) $m 4 724 3 838 936 937 1 121 1 059 1 045 1 073g $Coal, black,

Metallurgical $m 36 813 24 526 5 344 4 988 8 482 8 579 7 649 5 444Metallurgical $m 36 813 24 526 5 344 4 988 8 482 8 579 7 649 5 444Thermal $m 17 885 11 886 2 874 2 609 3 260 3 856 3 457 2 995Thermal $m 17 885 11 886 2 874 2 609 3 260 3 856 3 457 2 995

Copper e $m 5 863 6 506 1 658 1 430 1 895 1 978 2 267 1 932Copper e $m 5 863 6 506 1 658 1 430 1 895 1 978 2 267 1 932Diamonds cs $m 676 471 125 125 113 106 108 93Diamonds cs $m 676 471 125 125 113 106 108 93Gems other than diamonds $m 43 40 7 15 9 11 10 17Gems, other than diamonds $m 43 40 7 15 9 11 10 17Gold refined $ 16 146 12 996 3 028 3 069 4 209 2 897 3 599 3 384Gold, refined $m 16 146 12 996 3 028 3 069 4 209 2 897 3 599 3 384IIron

Iron ore and pellets $m 34 239 34 515 6 931 7 807 12 596 13 588 13 176 13 115p $Iron and steel s $m 1 363 1 120 237 285 396 315 399 292Iron and steel s $m 1 363 1 120 237 285 396 315 399 292

Lead e $m 1 637 1 833 463 402 539 410 587 477Lead e $m 1 637 1 833 463 402 539 410 587 477Manganese oreManganese ore

and concentrate $m 1 406 1 395 317 394 447 228 440 384and concentrate $m 1 406 1 395 317 394 447 228 440 384Nickel es $m 2 717 3 875 984 976 1 048 1 057 927 1 090Nickel es $m 2 717 3 875 984 976 1 048 1 057 927 1 090PetroleumPetroleum

C d il d thCrude oil and otherfi f d k $ 8 757 9 534 2 350 2 027 3 068 2 937 2 994 2 630refinery feedstock $m 8 757 9 534 2 350 2 027 3 068 2 937 2 994 2 630y

LNG $m 10 079 7 789 1 840 2 219 2 016 2 709 2 485 2 471$mLPG $m 1 044 1 105 297 278 237 300 265 245LPG $m 1 044 1 105 297 278 237 300 265 245Refinery products $m 788 566 129 142 158 137 104 80Refinery products $m 788 566 129 142 158 137 104 80

Salt s $m 237 247 61 62 63 61 63 70Salt s $m 237 247 61 62 63 61 63 70Silver refined $m 245 254 72 67 58 49 62 43Silver, refined $m 245 254 72 67 58 49 62 43Tin e $m 70 101 21 26 28 32 30 31Tin e $m 70 101 21 26 28 32 30 31TitaniumTitanium

Ilmenite concentrate $ 171 197 48 61 45 47 49 48Ilmenite concentrate $m 171 197 48 61 45 47 49 48LLeucoxene concentrate $m 12 11 3 3 3 3 4 4$Rutile concentrate $m 335 382 84 100 116 99 96 94$m 335 38 8 00 6 99 96 9Synthetic rutile s $m 258 269 62 64 74 73 77 79y $m 258 269 62 64 74 73 77 79Titanium dioxide pigment $m 396 448 109 101 110 124 114 136Titanium dioxide pigment $m 396 448 109 101 110 124 114 136

Uranium oxide (U3O8) $m 990 751 s 182 s 116 s 162 s 223 s 254 s 187 sUranium oxide (U3O8) $m 990 751 s 182 s 116 s 162 s 223 s 254 s 187 sZinc e $m 1 858 2 214 545 533 701 600 542 574Zinc e $m 1 858 2 214 545 533 701 600 542 574Zircon concentrate $ 540 370 97 74 81 101 122 166Zircon concentrate $m 540 370 97 74 81 101 122 166O h i l $ 4 716 5 816 1 315 1 183 2 211 2 067 2 275 1 789Other mineral resources f $m 4 716 5 816 1 315 1 183 2 211 2 067 2 275 1 789

Total mineral resources g $m 160 221 138 212 31 370 31 380 44 732 45 003 44 523 40 253Total mineral resources g $m 160 221 138 212 31 370 31 380 44 732 45 003 44 523 40 253

l h d $Total merchandise $m 231 564 201 809 47 096 46 498 61 483 62 503 61 704 56 459$

Total goods and services $m 284 441 254 132 60 382 59 663 74 321 75 746 74 849 69 425Total goods and services $m 284 441 254 132 60 382 59 663 74 321 75 746 74 849 69 425

a Includes aluminium hydroxide b Metallic content of all ores concentrates intermediate products (where applicable) and refined metal c Unsorted anda Includes aluminium hydroxide. b Metallic content of all ores, concentrates, intermediate products (where applicable) and refined metal. c Unsorted and sorted. d Includes metal content of ores and concentrates, intermediate products and nickel metal. e Value of all ores, concentrates, intermediate products a Includes aluminium hydroxide. b Metallic content of all ores, concentrates, intermediate products (where applicable) and refined metal. c Unsorted and sorted. d Includes metal content of ores and concentrates, intermediate products and nickel metal. e Value of all ores, concentrates, intermediate products (where applicable) and refined metal. f Derived as the difference between total mineral resources exports, below, and the sum of the above items. g Total

a Includes aluminium hydroxide. b Metallic content of all ores, concentrates, intermediate products (where applicable) and refined metal. c Unsorted and sorted. d Includes metal content of ores and concentrates, intermediate products and nickel metal. e Value of all ores, concentrates, intermediate products (where applicable) and refined metal. f Derived as the difference between total mineral resources exports, below, and the sum of the above items. g Total

a Includes aluminium hydroxide. b Metallic content of all ores, concentrates, intermediate products (where applicable) and refined metal. c Unsorted and sorted. d Includes metal content of ores and concentrates, intermediate products and nickel metal. e Value of all ores, concentrates, intermediate products (where applicable) and refined metal. f Derived as the difference between total mineral resources exports, below, and the sum of the above items. g Total mineral resource exports on an ABARES balance of payments basis. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.

a Includes aluminium hydroxide. b Metallic content of all ores, concentrates, intermediate products (where applicable) and refined metal. c Unsorted and sorted. d Includes metal content of ores and concentrates, intermediate products and nickel metal. e Value of all ores, concentrates, intermediate products (where applicable) and refined metal. f Derived as the difference between total mineral resources exports, below, and the sum of the above items. g Total mineral resource exports on an ABARES balance of payments basis. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.



44 Mi l t it t4 Mineral resources export unit returns ap

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Energy minerals 293.1 261.6 251.3 266.6 318.6 334.9 310.2 332.4Energy minerals 293.1 261.6 251.3 266.6 318.6 334.9 310.2 332.4Metals and other minerals 205 9 202 6 199 2 221 1 282 7 292 4 275 3 302 8Metals and other minerals 205.9 202.6 199.2 221.1 282.7 292.4 275.3 302.8

Total mineral resources 240.7 225.9 219.8 239.3 297.5 310.0 289.8 315.6

a Base: 1994-95 = 100. p Preliminary.a Base: 1994-95 = 100. p Preliminary.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.a Base: 1994-95 = 100. p Preliminary.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.

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Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec MarDec Mar Jun Sep Dec MarQuantityQuantityDiamonds a '000 ct 767 1 024 202 315 300 334 565 156Diamonds a '000 ct 767 1 024 202 315 300 334 565 156I kt 3 599 5 094 1 674 1 008 1 143 1 476 1 860 818Iron ore kt 3 599 5 094 1 674 1 008 1 143 1 476 1 860 818I l kIngot steel kt 2 082 1 736 424 488 475 597 433 401Ferroalloys kt 54 71 15 18 25 25 18 12yPetroleumPetroleum

Crude oil and otherCrude oil and otherrefinery feedstock ML 24 302 27 284 6 665 6 852 7 268 7 684 7 949 8 060refinery feedstock ML 24 302 27 284 6 665 6 852 7 268 7 684 7 949 8 060

Natural gas kt 4 752 4 149 1 069 1 025 773 1 261 1 218 1 179Natural gas kt 4 752 4 149 1 069 1 025 773 1 261 1 218 1 179Refinery products ML 19 697 19 967 5 577 4 494 4 741 4 317 4 914 4 322Refinery products ML 19 697 19 967 5 577 4 494 4 741 4 317 4 914 4 322

Phosphate rock kt 540 85 73 11 0 146 122 13Phosphate rock kt 540 85 73 11 0 146 122 13ValueValueDiamonds a $m 417 442 114 113 105 106 108 94Diamonds a $m 417 442 114 113 105 106 108 94Gold b $m 11 250 7 739 1 984 1 585 2 492 1 292 1 677 1 182Gold b $m 11 250 7 739 1 984 1 585 2 492 1 292 1 677 1 182Iron ore $m 269 259 76 61 66 86 143 86Iron ore $m 269 259 76 61 66 86 143 86Ingot steel $m 3 191 1 889 463 511 535 645 492 471Ingot steel $m 3 191 1 889 463 511 535 645 492 471Ferroalloys $m 181 118 27 37 33 40 35 24Ferroalloys $m 181 118 27 37 33 40 35 24Nickel $m 48 35 8 5 13 15 11 48Nickel $m 48 35 8 5 13 15 11 48P lPetroleum

Crude oil and otherrefinery feedstock $m 14 727 15 031 3 642 3 702 4 115 4 221 4 424 5 171refinery feedstock $m 14 727 15 031 3 642 3 702 4 115 4 221 4 424 5 171

Natural gas $m 2 166 1 219 330 286 276 576 512 427Natural gas $m 2 166 1 219 330 286 276 576 512 427Refinery products $m 13 129 11 296 3 026 2 574 2 876 2 463 2 831 2 896Refinery products $m 13 129 11 296 3 026 2 574 2 876 2 463 2 831 2 896

Phosphate rock $m 193 10 8 1 0 21 16 1Phosphate rock $m 193 10 8 1 0 21 16 1Silver $m 223 107 51 32 7 23 103 111Silver $m 223 107 51 32 7 23 103 111Other $m 1 436 1 597 377 544 383 382 314 481Other $m 1 436 1 597 377 544 383 382 314 481

Total $m 47 229 39 741 10 106 9 451 10 900 9 870 10 667 10 992Total $m 47 229 39 741 10 106 9 451 10 900 9 870 10 667 10 992

a Includes sorted and unsorted gem and industrial diamonds and diamond dust and powder b Refined and unrefined bullion p Preliminarya Includes sorted and unsorted, gem and industrial diamonds, and diamond dust and powder. b Refined and unrefined bullion. p Preliminary. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.a Includes sorted and unsorted, gem and industrial diamonds, and diamond dust and powder. b Refined and unrefined bullion. p Preliminary. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.

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EnergyEnergyPetroleumPetroleum

Onshore $m 492 3 748 6 212 3 178 4 209 2 210 5 206 4 153 2Onshore $m 492.3 748.6 212.3 178.4 209.2 210.5 206.4 153.2Offshore $m 3 318 4 2 745 5 614 7 685 1 796 7 639 9 643 2 612 9Offshore $m 3 318.4 2 745.5 614.7 685.1 796.7 639.9 643.2 612.9Total $m 3 810.7 3 494.1 827.0 863.5 1 005.9 850.4 849.6 766.1ota $ 3 8 0. 3 9 . 8 .0 863.5 005.9 850. 8 9.6 66.

Coal $m 297 3 321 2 84 7 60 4 94 0 85 1 101 2 104 1Coal $m 297.3 321.2 84.7 60.4 94.0 85.1 101.2 104.1Uranium $m 185 2 169 1 49 1 23 7 42 4 58 6 65 3 43 4Uranium $m 185.2 169.1 49.1 23.7 42.4 58.6 65.3 43.4T l $ 4 293 2 3 984 4 960 8 947 6 1 142 3 994 1 1 016 1 913 6Total energy $m 4 293.2 3 984.4 960.8 947.6 1 142.3 994.1 1 016.1 913.6

Metals and other mineralsMetals and other minerals Copper $m 178 7 201 7 54 0 47 0 63 7 68 9 81 8 70 9Copper $m 178.7 201.7 54.0 47.0 63.7 68.9 81.8 70.9Diamonds $m 10 0 na 1 0 na na na na 0 6Diamonds $m 10.0 na 1.0 na na na na 0.6G ld $ 438 0 575 4 145 5 130 8 165 7 160 3 167 3 146 4Gold $m 438.0 575.4 145.5 130.8 165.7 160.3 167.3 146.4I $ 588 7 524 1 136 5 96 3 150 8 152 0 154 2 144 1Iron ore $m 588.7 524.1 136.5 96.3 150.8 152.0 154.2 144.1Mineral sands $m 30.6 na 6.5 na na na na 6.2$Nickel, cobalt $m 259.9 203.9 51.3 47.6 56.4 69.3 62.4 67.6Nickel, cobalt $m 259.9 203.9 51.3 47.6 56.4 69.3 62.4 67.6Silver, lead and zinc $m 80.5 51.6 10.4 13.0 15.9 19.0 18.7 18.0Silver, lead and zinc $m 80.5 51.6 10.4 13.0 15.9 19.0 18.7 18.0Other $m 154.3 147.2 39.8 32.5 37.5 48.4 44.2 43.3Other $m 154.3 147.2 39.8 32.5 37.5 48.4 44.2 43.3Total metals and other minerals $m 1 740 7 1 742 3 445 0 375 2 500 7 525 7 536 8 497 1Total metals and other minerals $m 1 740.7 1 742.3 445.0 375.2 500.7 525.7 536.8 497.1Total expenditure $m 6 033.9 5 726.7 1 405.8 1 322.8 1 643.0 1 519.8 1 552.9 1 410.7p $

p Preliminary na Not availablep Preliminary. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.p Preliminary. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.

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77Mineral resources prices7 Mineral resources pricesTh l M ll i lThermal Metallurgicalg

Alumina Aluminium Gold Iron ore a coal coal Crude oil b Uranium cavg export (high grade) London avg export avg export avg export world trade Industryavg export (high grade) London avg export avg export avg export world trade Industryunit value LME cash AM fix unit value unit value unit value wtd ave spot priceunit value LME cash AM fix unit value unit value unit value wtd ave spot price

A$/t US$/t US$/oz A$/t A$/t A$/t US$/bbl US$/lbA$/t US$/t US$/oz A$/t A$/t A$/t US$/bbl US$/lb 2007-08 369.08 2 665.02 823.35 69.70 72.70 117.14 91.97 80.752008-09 366.90 1 781.42 873.99 105.83 131.16 293.94 66.05 51.25008 09 366.90 1 781.42 873.99 105.83 131.16 293.94 66.05 51.252009-10 298.39 2 017.16 1 091.75 88.53 88.06 155.95 72.74 43.812009 10 298.39 2 017.16 1 091.75 88.53 88.06 155.95 72.74 43.81

20102010Jan ar 308 27 2 235 15 1 119 58 74 93 82 85 137 67 76 07 42 50January 308.27 2 235.15 1 119.58 74.93 82.85 137.67 76.07 42.50F bFebruary 324.03 2 058.91 1 095.80 86.97 85.80 140.32 73.04 41.75March 308.36 2 205.63 1 115.55 86.61 85.32 145.33 77.54 42.00April 313.24 2 316.63 1 148.48 120.16 87.58 172.80 82.00 41.75April 313.24 2 316.63 1 148.48 120.16 87.58 172.80 82.00 41.75May 343.04 2 040.53 1 204.32 132.42 98.25 197.48 74.34 40.75May 343.04 2 040.53 1 204.32 132.42 98.25 197.48 74.34 40.75June 337 28 1 929 25 1 232 38 126 04 102 87 211 64 72 65 41 75June 337.28 1 929.25 1 232.38 126.04 102.87 211.64 72.65 41.75July 310 97 1 988 27 1 196 00 143 00 100 39 211 11 73 45 46 00July 310.97 1 988.27 1 196.00 143.00 100.39 211.11 73.45 46.00August 303 63 2 118 14 1 213 46 137 14 98 70 222 18 75 26 45 00August 303.63 2 118.14 1 213.46 137.14 98.70 222.18 75.26 45.00September 297 43 2 162 30 1 271 46 131 47 97 33 209 88 74 78 46 00September 297.43 2 162.30 1 271.46 131.47 97.33 209.88 74.78 46.00O t b 295 99 2 346 57 1 343 19 123 15 91 67 199 04 79 35 52 00October 295.99 2 346.57 1 343.19 123.15 91.67 199.04 79.35 52.00N bNovember 311.78 2 333.07 1 371.78 120.77 91.44 188.58 82.87 61.00December 315.64 2 350.67 1 393.51 119.66 92.89 186.50 88.14 62.50 315.64 2 350.67 1 393.51 119.66 92.89 186.50 88.14 62.50

20112011January 322 97 2 439 53 1 360 48 138 68 97 28 185 88 92 36 73 00January 322.97 2 439.53 1 360.48 138.68 97.28 185.88 92.36 73.00February 338 15 2 508 13 1 371 31 147 11 99 18 197 60 98 15 69 75February 338.15 2 508.13 1 371.31 147.11 99.18 197.60 98.15 69.75M h 347 34 2 552 59 1 422 85 137 22 100 52 205 71 109 71 62 50March 347.34 2 552.59 1 422.85 137.22 100.52 205.71 109.71 62.50

Copper Lead Zinc Silver d Nickel Ilmenite e Rutile f Zircon gCopper Lead Zinc Silver d Nickel Ilmenite e Rutile f Zircon g(high grade) (high grade) avg export avg export avg export(high grade) (high grade) avg export avg export avg export

LME cash LME cash LME cash London fix LME cash unit value unit value unit valueLME cash LME cash LME cash London fix LME cash unit value unit value unit value $ $ $ $ $ $ $US$/t US$/t US$/t USc/troy oz US$/t A$/t A$/t A$/t y

2007-08 7 791.21 2 892.53 2 598.83 1 544.29 28 564.32 116.32 s 693.21 660.982007-08 7 791.21 2 892.53 2 598.83 1 544.29 28 564.32 116.32 s 693.21 660.982008-09 4 935 58 1 454 07 1 400 89 1 289 13 13 322 04 111 12 s 609 23 788 702008-09 4 935.58 1 454.07 1 400.89 1 289.13 13 322.04 111.12 s 609.23 788.702009-10 6 633 96 2 095 30 2 000 75 1 688 07 19 390 25 111 78 s 664 64 494 192009-10 6 633.96 2 095.30 2 000.75 1 688.07 19 390.25 111.78 s 664.64 494.19

20102010January 7 386 25 2 368 38 2 434 45 1 778 70 18 439 25 na 967 59 1 000 71January 7 386.25 2 368.38 2 434.45 1 778.70 18 439.25 na 967.59 1 000.71February 6 848 18 2 123 68 2 156 90 1 587 30 18 976 00 na 914 43 1 021 84February 6 848.18 2 123.68 2 156.90 1 587.30 18 976.00 na 914.43 1 021.84March 7 462 83 2 172 09 2 275 07 1 710 61 22 459 55 na 883 63 970 56March 7 462.83 2 172.09 2 275.07 1 710.61 22 459.55 na 883.63 970.56April 7 745 08 2 264 85 2 366 68 1 809 95 26 035 25 na 929 99 943 03April 7 745.08 2 264.85 2 366.68 1 809.95 26 035.25 na 929.99 943.03M 6 837 68 1 882 68 1 968 37 1 841 84 22 008 16 916 30 1 023 39May 6 837.68 1 882.68 1 968.37 1 841.84 22 008.16 na 916.30 1 023.39June 6 491.00 1 702.50 1 741.30 1 845.48 19 356.59 na 989.28 1 064.05July 6 735.25 1 836.98 1 843.89 1 796.05 19 517.50 na 918.29 1 093.41y 6 735.25 1 836.98 1 843.89 1 796.05 19 517.50 na 918.29 1 093.41August 7 283.95 2 075.24 2 044.57 1 835.71 21 416.90 na 931.01 1 073.90August 7 283.95 2 075.24 2 044.57 1 835.71 21 416.90 na 931.01 1 073.90September 7 709.27 2 184.18 2 151.39 2 054.84 22 643.18 na 826.84 1 048.05September 7 709.27 2 184.18 2 151.39 2 054.84 22 643.18 na 826.84 1 048.05October 8 292 40 2 379 67 2 372 13 2 339 33 23 807 38 na 822 49 1 069 04October 8 292.40 2 379.67 2 372.13 2 339.33 23 807.38 na 822.49 1 069.04November 8 469 89 2 376 73 2 291 66 2 654 09 22 909 32 na 810 12 1 091 19November 8 469.89 2 376.73 2 291.66 2 654.09 22 909.32 na 810.12 1 091.19December 9 147 26 2 412 93 2 280 93 2 934 90 24 111 19 na 860 28 1 123 37December 9 147.26 2 412.93 2 280.93 2 934.90 24 111.19 na 860.28 1 123.37

20112011January 9 555.90 2 601.65 2 371.53 2 841.25 25 646.25 na 964.07 1 344.31January 9 555.90 2 601.65 2 371.53 2 841.25 25 646.25 na 964.07 1 344.31February 9 867 55 2 586 65 2 465 10 3 076 35 28 252 00 na 928 66 1 370 61February 9 867.55 2 586.65 2 465.10 3 076.35 28 252.00 na 928.66 1 370.61March 9 530 65 2 624 20 2 349 24 3 581 35 26 811 74 na 945 63 1 409 93March 9 530.65 2 624.20 2 349.24 3 581.35 26 811.74 na 945.63 1 409.93a Lump and fines. b US Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration.c Average of weekly restricted spot price published by The Ux a Lump and fines. b US Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration.c Average of weekly restricted spot price published by The Ux Consulting Company. d London fix rate from May 2001; Handy and Harman, commercial bar, minimum 99.9 per cent prior to May 2001. e Bulk grade a Lump and fines. b US Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration.c Average of weekly restricted spot price published by The Ux Consulting Company. d London fix rate from May 2001; Handy and Harman, commercial bar, minimum 99.9 per cent prior to May 2001. e Bulk grade only after January 1992, confidential after August 2007. f Bagged only after August 1999. g Bagged only after September 1999. s ABARES estimate.na Not a ailable

a Lump and fines. b US Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration.c Average of weekly restricted spot price published by The Ux Consulting Company. d London fix rate from May 2001; Handy and Harman, commercial bar, minimum 99.9 per cent prior to May 2001. e Bulk grade only after January 1992, confidential after August 2007. f Bagged only after August 1999. g Bagged only after September 1999. s ABARES estimate.na Not a ailable

a Lump and fines. b US Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration.c Average of weekly restricted spot price published by The Ux Consulting Company. d London fix rate from May 2001; Handy and Harman, commercial bar, minimum 99.9 per cent prior to May 2001. e Bulk grade only after January 1992, confidential after August 2007. f Bagged only after August 1999. g Bagged only after September 1999. s ABARES estimate.na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics Canberra; London Metal Exchange; London Bullion Market Association; The Ux Consulting Company; US

a Lump and fines. b US Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration.c Average of weekly restricted spot price published by The Ux Consulting Company. d London fix rate from May 2001; Handy and Harman, commercial bar, minimum 99.9 per cent prior to May 2001. e Bulk grade only after January 1992, confidential after August 2007. f Bagged only after August 1999. g Bagged only after September 1999. s ABARES estimate.na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; London Bullion Market Association; The Ux Consulting Company; US Department of Energy; ABARES.




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88Aluminium8 Aluminium

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P d tiProductionMiMineBauxite

Queensland kt 16 395 17 707 4 942 4 550 4 266 4 962 4 813 4 668Queensland kt 16 395 17 707 4 942 4 550 4 266 4 962 4 813 4 668Western Australia s kt 41 364 42 899 10 870 10 733 10 655 10 801 10 864 10 098Western Australia s kt 41 364 42 899 10 870 10 733 10 655 10 801 10 864 10 098Northern Territory kt 6 296 7 204 1 928 1 809 1 620 1 741 1 721 1 665Northern Territory kt 6 296 7 204 1 928 1 809 1 620 1 741 1 721 1 665

k 6 0 6 8 0 0 092 6 0 398 6 30Australia s kt 64 055 67 810 17 740 17 092 16 541 17 504 17 398 16 430 Alumina content s kt 23 868 25 282 6 571 6 446 6 181 6 663 6 567 6 257 Alumina content s

Smelter and refinerySmelter and refineryAlumina kt 19 597 20 057 5 117 4 952 4 950 5 061 5 028 4 620Alumina kt 19 597 20 057 5 117 4 952 4 950 5 061 5 028 4 620Aluminium (ingot metal) kt 1 974 1 920 484 471 481 488 488 477Aluminium (ingot metal) kt 1 974 1 920 484 471 481 488 488 477

ExportsExportsQuantityQuantityBauxite a kt 7 470 8 023 2 284 1 908 2 215 2 055 1 772 2 105Bauxite a kt 7 470 8 023 2 284 1 908 2 215 2 055 1 772 2 105Al mina b kt 16 395 16 653 4 314 3 972 4 293 4 264 4 142 3 728Alumina bc kt 16 395 16 653 4 314 3 972 4 293 4 264 4 142 3 728Aluminium (ingot metal)Aluminium (ingot metal)

Ch kChinese Taipei kt 164 191 48 44 48 53 51 51pIndonesia kt 76 102 30 23 19 20 20 34Japan kt 478 549 140 139 180 163 153 127Japan kt 478 549 140 139 180 163 153 127Korea, Rep. of kt 369 333 84 69 88 87 100 87Korea, Rep. of kt 369 333 84 69 88 87 100 87Malaysia kt 144 99 26 18 23 26 19 18Malaysia kt 144 99 26 18 23 26 19 18Thailand kt 185 162 47 42 35 37 30 30Thailand kt 185 162 47 42 35 37 30 30Other kt 332 188 44 39 52 59 55 72Other kt 332 188 44 39 52 59 55 72

Total kt 1 748 1 624 419 374 445 445 428 420Total kt 1 748 1 624 419 374 445 445 428 420

ValueValueB i $ 192 178 45 44 60 57 44 59Bauxite a $m 192 178 45 44 60 57 44 59

$Alumina bc $m 6 015 4 969 1 204 1 242 1 420 1 296 1 275 1 251Aluminium (ingot metal) $m 4 724 3 838 936 937 1 121 1 059 1 045 1 073u u ( got eta ) $ 3 838 936 93 059 0 5 0 3

ImportsImportsQuantityQuantityB i kt 14 4 0 2 2 2 2 2Bauxite a kt 14 4 0 2 2 2 2 2

kAlumina bc kt 10 10 2 3 3 4 4 2Aluminium (ingot metal) kt 4 12 4 4 2 2 2 1Aluminium (ingot metal) kt 4 12 4 4 2 2 2 1

ValueValueBauxite $m 10 2 0 1 1 1 1 1Bauxite $m 10 2 0 1 1 1 1 1Al i $ 13 12 3 4 3 4 4 3Alumina b $m 13 12 3 4 3 4 4 3

$Aluminium (ingot metal) $m 10 27 8 8 5 4 4 4( g )

PricesPricesAlumina d A$/t 367 298 279 313 331 304 308 335Alumina d A$/t 367 298 279 313 331 304 308 335AluminiumAluminium

LME h US$/ 1 781 2 017 2 000 2 171 2 093 2 089 2 329 2 503LME cash e US$/t 1 781 2 017 2 000 2 171 2 093 2 089 2 329 2 503$Australia d A$/t 2 702 2 363 2 237 2 504 2 520 2 378 2 441 2 552

a Bauxite export quantities are not available prior to September quarter 2004. Bauxite export values up to and including June quarter 2004 are ABARE a Bauxite export quantities are not available prior to September quarter 2004. Bauxite export values up to and including June quarter 2004 are ABARE estimates. b Includes aluminium hydroxide. c Country details confidential. d Average export unit value. e High grade. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.a Bauxite export quantities are not available prior to September quarter 2004. Bauxite export values up to and including June quarter 2004 are ABARE estimates. b Includes aluminium hydroxide. c Country details confidential. d Average export unit value. e High grade. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES.

a Bauxite export quantities are not available prior to September quarter 2004. Bauxite export values up to and including June quarter 2004 are ABARE estimates. b Includes aluminium hydroxide. c Country details confidential. d Average export unit value. e High grade. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES.

a Bauxite export quantities are not available prior to September quarter 2004. Bauxite export values up to and including June quarter 2004 are ABARE estimates. b Includes aluminium hydroxide. c Country details confidential. d Average export unit value. e High grade. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES.

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ProductionMineBlack coal, raw

Underground Mt 104.82 111.80 28.13 26.46 28.82 29.67 26.50 s 19.86 sOpencut Mt 341.36 359.29 93.29 79.79 93.61 84.96 79.33 s 64.20 s

New South Wales Mt 182.18 190.62 47.45 44.91 46.66 50.20 52.62 48.85Queensland Mt 249.88 267.60 70.75 58.13 72.56 61.21 50.00 s 31.99 sWestern Australia a Mt 8.75 8.39 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10 2.10South Australia a Mt 4.73 3.84 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96Tasmania a Mt 0 64 0 64 0 16 0 16 0 16 0 16 0 16 0 16Tasmania a Mt 0.64 0.64 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16 0.16

Australia Mt 446.17 471.09 121.42 106.25 122.43 114.63 105.83 s 84.06 s

Black coal, saleableUnderground Mt 82.70 88.95 23.59 20.13 22.78 23.54 21.75 s 16.48 sOpencut Mt 256.95 276.91 70.42 64.11 70.14 69.16 64.06 s 50.76 s

New South Wales Mt 137.80 147.30 36.98 34.38 36.22 38.63 40.52 37.26Queensland Mt 190.45 207.39 54.24 47.07 53.91 51.28 42.50 s 27.19 sWestern Australia a Mt 7.00 6.71 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.68South Australia a Mt 3.79 3.84 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96 0.96Tasmania a Mt 0 62 0 62 0 15 0 15 0 15 0 15 0 15 0 15Tasmania a Mt 0.62 0.62 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15 0.15

Australia Mt 339.65 365.86 94.02 84.25 92.92 92.70 85.81 s 67.24 s

Brown coal bVictoria s Mt 68.25 68.75 na na na na na na

ExportsQuantityMetallurgical coal, high quality

Brazil Mt 2.34 2.99 0.97 0.76 0.88 1.26 0.64 0.37China Mt 9.81 15.52 3.93 3.04 2.80 2.94 4.28 1.42Chinese Taipei Mt 2 66 3 49 0 68 0 76 1 21 0 98 1 24 0 85Chinese Taipei Mt 2.66 3.49 0.68 0.76 1.21 0.98 1.24 0.85European Union 27 Mt 12.79 13.54 3.15 2.83 4.75 4.57 3.93 2.20India Mt 19.17 24.51 6.27 5.02 7.70 6.88 6.17 4.84Japan Mt 22.78 26.25 6.77 5.71 7.47 6.77 6.64 5.06Korea, Rep. of Mt 5.47 6.89 1.35 1.88 1.87 1.88 2.56 1.93Other Mt 4.61 4.53 1.00 1.13 1.44 0.77 1.13 0.56

Total Mt 79.63 97.72 24.13 21.13 28.12 26.06 26.60 17.23

Metallurgical coal, other c European Union 27 Mt 1.90 2.07 0.57 0.41 0.88 0.64 0.57 0.27India Mt 5.10 6.87 1.86 1.65 1.66 1.82 1.52 1.00Japan Mt 19.44 22.21 5.48 5.58 6.10 4.76 5.00 4.89Other Mt 19.17 28.40 7.42 6.66 6.84 6.68 6.30 4.19

Total Mt 45.61 59.55 15.32 14.30 15.47 13.90 13.38 10.35

Total metallurgical coal Mt 125.24 157.26 39.45 35.43 43.59 39.95 39.98 27.59

Thermal coalChinese Taipei Mt 20.30 19.55 4.98 4.54 4.78 5.85 5.35 4.00European Union 27 Mt 3.72 0.28 0.08 0.00 0.07 0.00 0.00 0.00Japan Mt 62.58 66.41 16.40 15.45 18.47 18.41 17.47 15.23Korea, Rep. of Mt 30.14 24.84 7.03 5.71 6.04 7.77 6.69 7.11pOther Mt 19.62 23.90 7.09 5.16 4.49 7.00 8.06 3.95

Total Mt 136.36 134.98 35.58 30.87 33.86 39.04 37.57 30.29

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ExportsQuantity dOther coal Mt 0 15 0 37 0 22 0 07 0 08 0 24 0 36 0 02

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Other coal Mt 0.15 0.37 0.22 0.07 0.08 0.24 0.36 0.02

ValueMetallurgical coal

High quality $m 25 344 17 060 3 662 3 416 5 967 6 092 5 520 3 744Other quality $m 11 469 7 465 1 682 1 572 2 516 2 487 2 129 1 700

Total metallurgical coal $m 36 813 24 526 5 344 4 988 8 482 8 579 7 649 5 444

Thermal coal $m 17 885 11 886 2 874 2 609 3 260 3 856 3 457 2 995Other coal $m 17 35 21 7 7 26 47 4

Total coal $m 54 715 36 447 8 239 7 604 11 750 12 461 11 154 8 442

Coke $m 232 100 17 17 40 40 44 52

ImportsQuantityCoke Mt 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.00 0.03 0.00

ValueCoke $m 3 6 0 0 6 0 13 0

Prices eMetallurgical coal

High quality A$/t 318.28 174.59 151.78 161.67 212.18 233.78 207.52 217.25High quality A$/t 318.28 174.59 151.78 161.67 212.18 233.78 207.52 217.25Other quality A$/t 251.46 125.37 109.78 109.91 162.61 178.99 159.09 164.22

Thermal coal A$/t 131.16 88.06 80.77 84.53 96.28 98.76 92.02 98.88

a Quarterly data derived from annual ABARES estimates. b Quarterly data not available. c Country details confidential for various time periods for Brazil, Chinese Taipei, Dem. Peoples Rep. of Korea, Italy, Pakistan and Republic of Korea–commencing from October 1996. d Quantity details for coke not available. e Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; Coal Services Pty Limited; Queensland Government, Department of Mines and Energy; ABARES.

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1010 Copper10 Copper

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ProductionProductionMiMine sC d kCopper ore and concentrate kt 3 475 3 320 865 765 840 874 900 865ppCopper content of all minerals producedpp p

New South Wales a kt 158 155 40 39 37 36 37 42New South Wales a kt 158 155 40 39 37 36 37 42Queensland a kt 343 248 63 57 62 79 82 69Queensland a kt 343 248 63 57 62 79 82 69Western Australia a kt 134 158 41 47 36 42 44 39Western Australia a kt 134 158 41 47 36 42 44 39South Australia kt 226 228 63 34 66 71 73 77South Australia kt 226 228 63 34 66 71 73 77Tasmania kt 26 29 7 7 7 7 7 7Tasmania kt 26 29 7 7 7 7 7 7

Australia a kt 890 819 214 184 207 236 243 234Australia a kt 890 819 214 184 207 236 243 234

Smelter and refinerySmelter and refineryBli t ( i ) b kt 459 381 98 71 104 116 119 121Blister copper (primary) b kt 459 381 98 71 104 116 119 121R f d ( ) k 499 395 101 73 108 120 123 125Refined copper (primary) s kt 499 395 101 73 108 120 123 125

ExportsExportsQuantityQuantityCopper concentrateCopper concentrate

Chi kt 637 612 133 166 143 109 147 132China c kt 637 612 133 166 143 109 147 132I di k 489 609 156 159 162 172 130 142India kt 489 609 156 159 162 172 130 142Japan kt 395 371 108 75 73 80 65 82pKorea, Rep. of kt 177 211 44 61 84 41 79 43Korea, Rep. of kt 177 211 44 61 84 41 79 43Philippines kt 90 88 41 11 20 20 60 0Philippines kt 90 88 41 11 20 20 60 0Other kt 10 38 14 0 12 0 11 10Other kt 10 38 14 0 12 0 11 10

T l k 1 797 1 928 496 472 494 422 492 410Total kt 1 797 1 928 496 472 494 422 492 410

Refined copperRefined copperChina c kt 123 119 33 25 29 36 35 29China c kt 123 119 33 25 29 36 35 29Chinese Taipei kt 58 45 9 6 19 12 15 9Chinese Taipei kt 58 45 9 6 19 12 15 9G kt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Germany kt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0I d i k 14 12 2 4 3 8 5 5Indonesia kt 14 12 2 4 3 8 5 5Japan kt 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 2pKorea, Rep. of kt 34 15 7 4 1 3 4 16Korea, Rep. of kt 34 15 7 4 1 3 4 16Malaysia kt 47 39 8 5 14 19 19 16Malaysia kt 47 39 8 5 14 19 19 16Singapore kt 14 0 0 0 0 0 1 3Singapore kt 14 0 0 0 0 0 1 3Thailand kt 25 10 2 1 2 6 4 4Thailand kt 25 10 2 1 2 6 4 4Vietnam kt 24 25 8 2 5 8 9 4Vietnam kt 24 25 8 2 5 8 9 4Other kt 18 6 1 0 3 4 3 3Other kt 18 6 1 0 3 4 3 3

Total kt 361 271 71 47 75 97 96 90Total kt 361 271 71 47 75 97 96 90

C t t f ll iCopper content of all primaryl d k 8 80 20 220 2 3 23 209 materials exported ds kt 815 805 205 177 220 213 235 209p

ValueValueCopper concentrate $m 3 618 4 526 1 150 1 092 1 317 1 195 1 425 1 173Copper concentrate $m 3 618 4 526 1 150 1 092 1 317 1 195 1 425 1 173Refined copper $m 2 245 1 980 508 338 578 783 841 759Refined copper $m 2 245 1 980 508 338 578 783 841 759

Total $m 5 863 6 506 1 658 1 430 1 895 1 978 2 267 1 932Total $m 5 863 6 506 1 658 1 430 1 895 1 978 2 267 1 932

P iPrices eLME h US$/ 4 936 6 634 6 648 7 232 7 025 7 243 8 615 9 651LME cash US$/t 4 936 6 634 6 648 7 232 7 025 7 243 8 615 9 651Australia A$/t 6 439 7 553 7 287 7 998 7 924 8 012 8 727 9 620$

a Includes copper cathode and copper precipitate b Copper content c Excludes Hong Kong d Copper content of all ores and concentrates slags residuesa Includes copper cathode and copper precipitate. b Copper content. c Excludes Hong Kong. d Copper content of all ores and concentrates, slags, residues, intermediate products, refined copper, copper powder and flakes. e Based on LME cash, midday, high grade, 25 tonne warrants. p Preliminary. s ABARES a Includes copper cathode and copper precipitate. b Copper content. c Excludes Hong Kong. d Copper content of all ores and concentrates, slags, residues, intermediate products, refined copper, copper powder and flakes. e Based on LME cash, midday, high grade, 25 tonne warrants. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.

a Includes copper cathode and copper precipitate. b Copper content. c Excludes Hong Kong. d Copper content of all ores and concentrates, slags, residues, intermediate products, refined copper, copper powder and flakes. e Based on LME cash, midday, high grade, 25 tonne warrants. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES.



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ProductionProductionDi dDiamonds

Northern Territory '000 ct 3 7 1 2 2 0 0 0Northern Territory 000 ct 3 7 1 2 2 0 0 0Western Australia '000 ct 15 166 11 131 3 558 2 571 2 669 2 470 2 283 1 667Western Australia 000 ct 15 166 11 131 3 558 2 571 2 669 2 470 2 283 1 667

l 'Australia '000 ct 15 169 11 138 3 559 2 573 2 672 2 470 2 283 1 667

ExportsExportsQuantityQuantityDiamondsDiamonds

U d '000 t 16 207 10 299 2 962 3 847 2 831 2 629 2 678 2 484Unsorted s '000 ct 16 207 10 299 2 962 3 847 2 831 2 629 2 678 2 484dSorted

Gem '000 ct 71 56 13 13 14 21 22 16Ge 000 ct 56 3 3 6 Industrial a '000 ct 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 ct 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total s '000 ct 16 279 10 355 2 975 3 860 2 845 2 650 2 700 2 500Total s '000 ct 16 279 10 355 2 975 3 860 2 845 2 650 2 700 2 500

ValueValueDiamondsDiamonds

Unsorted s $m 489 294 82 65 77 71 61 62Unsorted s $m 489 294 82 65 77 71 61 62SortedSorted

Gem $m 187 176 42 59 37 35 47 31 Gem $m 187 176 42 59 37 35 47 31Industrial a $m 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 Industrial a $m 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0

Total s $m 676 471 125 125 113 106 108 93Total s $

OpalsOpalsRough $m 7 6 1 3 1 1 2 2Rough $m 7 6 1 3 1 1 2 2C t d li h d $ 29 28 4 11 7 8 7 12Cut and polished $m 29 28 4 11 7 8 7 12

Total $m 36 33 5 14 8 9 9 14Total $m 36 33 5 14 8 9 9 14

S hiSapphiresh $Rough $m 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0g

Total $m 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Total $m 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Other gemstones b $ 6 5 1 1 1 2 2 3Other gemstones b $m 6 5 1 1 1 2 2 3Total gemstones $m 43 40 7 15 9 11 10 17Total gemstones $m 43 40 7 15 9 11 10 17

I tImportsQ iQuantityyDiamonds

Unsorted '000 ct 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0Unsorted 000 ct 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0SortedSorted

Gem '000 ct 325 317 75 79 66 78 77 66 Gem 000 ct 325 317 75 79 66 78 77 66Industrial a '000 ct 6 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 Industrial a 000 ct 6 2 0 1 1 0 0 0

Dust and powder '000 ct 435 705 127 235 232 255 487 90Dust and powder '000 ct 435 705 127 235 232 255 487 90

Valuea ueDiamondsDiamonds

Unsorted $m 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Unsorted $m 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0SortedSorted

Gem $m 412 438 113 112 104 105 107 93 Gem $m 412 438 113 112 104 105 107 93Industrial a $m 3 3 0 1 0 1 1 0 Industrial a $m 3 3 0 1 0 1 1 0

Dust and powder $m 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Dust and powder $m 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total $m 417 442 114 113 105 106 108 94Total $m 417 442 114 113 105 106 108 94

a Excludes dust powder and unsorted diamonds b Includes cut and polished sapphires from 1 July 2000 p Preliminary s ABARES estimatea Excludes dust, powder and unsorted diamonds. b Includes cut and polished sapphires from 1 July 2000. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.a Excludes dust, powder and unsorted diamonds. b Includes cut and polished sapphires from 1 July 2000. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.a Excludes dust, powder and unsorted diamonds. b Includes cut and polished sapphires from 1 July 2000. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.a Excludes dust, powder and unsorted diamonds. b Includes cut and polished sapphires from 1 July 2000. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.

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ProductionProductionMiMine sG ld f ll l d dGold content of all minerals producedp

New South Wales t 28 28 7 7 8 8 8 7Victoria t 7 7 2 2 2 1 1 1Victoria t 7 7 2 2 2 1 1 1Queensland t 17 15 4 4 4 4 4 4Queensland t 17 15 4 4 4 4 4 4Western Australia t 140 166 43 42 45 47 48 44Western Australia t 140 166 43 42 45 47 48 44South Australia t 8 10 3 2 3 4 4 4South Australia t 8 10 3 2 3 4 4 4Tasmania t 5 4 1 1 1 1 1 1Tasmania t 5 4 1 1 1 1 1 1Northern Territory t 12 8 2 2 3 3 3 3Northern Territory t 12 8 2 2 3 3 3 3

Australia t 218 240 61 59 65 68 68 63Australia t 218 240 61 59 65 68 68 63

RefinerRefineryP iPrimary

Australian origin t 179 194 48 48 50 54 55 52gOverseas origin t 74 69 19 18 18 18 19 18Overseas origin t 74 69 19 18 18 18 19 18

SecondarySecondaryAustralian origin t 6 3 1 1 1 1 1 1Australian origin t 6 3 1 1 1 1 1 1Overseas origin t 127 90 20 10 35 6 16 7Overseas origin t 127 90 20 10 35 6 16 7

T l 386 356 87 77 104 79 90 78Total t 386 356 87 77 104 79 90 78

ExportsExportsQuantityQuantityRefined and unrefined bullionRefined and unrefined bullion

Hong Kong China t 2 1 0 1 0 5 6 1Hong Kong, China t 2 1 0 1 0 5 6 1I di t 160 188 51 57 33 20 23 29India t 160 188 51 57 33 20 23 29

ddlMiddle East t 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 United Arab Emirates t 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0U ted ab ates t 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Singapore t 9 5 1 1 1 12 1 5Singapore t 9 5 1 1 1 12 1 5Switzerland t 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Switzerland t 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Thailand t 38 35 11 17 1 14 8 22Thailand t 38 35 11 17 1 14 8 22United Kingdom t 178 101 17 3 63 16 38 7United Kingdom t 178 101 17 3 63 16 38 7Other t 3 4 1 1 1 1 2 5Other t 3 4 1 1 1 1 2 5

Total t 437 335 81 81 99 69 83 78Total t 437 335 81 81 99 69 83 78

ValueValueRefined $m 16 146 12 996 3 028 3 069 4 209 2 897 3 599 3 384Refined $m 16 146 12 996 3 028 3 069 4 209 2 897 3 599 3 384

ImportsImportsValueValueRefined and unrefined bullion $m 11 250 7 739 1 984 1 585 2 492 1 292 1 677 1 182Refined and unrefined bullion $m 11 250 7 739 1 984 1 585 2 492 1 292 1 677 1 182

P iPricesd f S$/London AM fix US$/oz 874 1 092 1 102 1 110 1 195 1 227 1 369 1 385

Australia A$/oz 1 186 1 236 1 209 1 228 1 355 1 359 1 391 1 382$/

p Preliminary s ABARES estimatep Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Bullion Market Association; ABARES.p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Bullion Market Association; ABARES.p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Bullion Market Association; ABARES.

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ProductionProductionIron ore and concentrate aIron ore and concentrate a

W t A t li kt 341 710 410 206 104 601 100 385 101 703 105 591 112 212 101 701Western Australia kt 341 710 410 206 104 601 100 385 101 703 105 591 112 212 101 701S h A li k 6 915 8 275 1 989 2 022 2 204 2 349 2 622 2 000South Australia kt 6 915 8 275 1 989 2 022 2 204 2 349 2 622 2 000 s

Tasmania s kt 2 331 2 360 515 566 639 558 442 319Northern Territory kt 2 207 2 552 671 476 660 580 443 327 sNorthern Territory kt 2 207 2 552 671 476 660 580 443 327Australia s kt 353 163 423 393 107 776 103 449 105 206 109 077 115 720 104 347Australia s kt 353 163 423 393 107 776 103 449 105 206 109 077 115 720 104 347

Iron content s kt 211 719 256 567 66 883 65 166 67 006 67 330 71 746 64 695 Iron content s kt 211 719 256 567 66 883 65 166 67 006 67 330 71 746 64 695Iron and steel bs kt 5 568 6 886 1 712 1 860 1 813 1 846 1 891 1 708Iron and steel bs kt 5 568 6 886 1 712 1 860 1 813 1 846 1 891 1 708ExportsExportsQ iQuantityI d llIron ore and pelletsp

Pellets, sinters and briquettes kt 1 422 2 071 380 515 715 512 649 191Pellets, sinters and briquettes kt 1 422 2 071 380 515 715 512 649 191Fines kt 230 566 281 723 69 685 68 124 73 643 73 052 79 967 69 008Fines kt 230 566 281 723 69 685 68 124 73 643 73 052 79 967 69 008Lump and run of mine kt 91 536 106 078 27 998 25 925 25 292 25 457 28 004 24 176Lump and run of mine kt 91 536 106 078 27 998 25 925 25 292 25 457 28 004 24 176

China c kt 223 232 265 565 68 317 62 178 67 826 66 636 77 139 61 926 China c kt 223 232 265 565 68 317 62 178 67 826 66 636 77 139 61 926Chinese Taipei kt 7 663 10 745 2 762 2 640 2 749 3 572 3 070 2 775 Chinese Taipei kt 7 663 10 745 2 762 2 640 2 749 3 572 3 070 2 775E U i 27 k European Union 27 kt 3 055 1 576 0 893 349 165 341 154

Japan kt 61 060 75 384 18 336 19 043 19 139 18 851 18 556 17 896p Korea, Rep. of kt 28 309 36 405 8 603 9 659 9 587 9 798 9 513 10 625 Korea, Rep. of kt 28 309 36 405 8 603 9 659 9 587 9 798 9 513 10 625 Other kt 204 197 45 152 0 0 0 0 Other kt 204 197 45 152 0 0 0 0

Total iron ore and pellets kt 323 524 389 872 98 063 94 565 99 650 99 022 108 620 93 376 Total iron ore and pellets kt 323 524 389 872 98 063 94 565 99 650 99 022 108 620 93 376Iron content kt 201 096 242 189 60 961 58 752 61 841 61 452 67 417 57 938 Iron content kt 201 096 242 189 60 961 58 752 61 841 61 452 67 417 57 938

St lSteelk 1 741 1 549 355 430 483 415 605 395Iron and steel s kt 1 741 1 549 355 430 483 415 605 395kScrap kt 1 742 1 606 415 335 445 360 438 338p

ValueValueIron ore and pelletsIron ore and pellets

Pellets sinters and briquettes $m 160 210 28 30 113 82 91 28Pellets, sinters and briquettes $m 160 210 28 30 113 82 91 28Fines $m 22 727 23 988 4 699 5 484 8 888 9 377 9 055 9 195Fines $m 22 727 23 988 4 699 5 484 8 888 9 377 9 055 9 195Lump and run of mine $m 11 352 10 318 2 205 2 293 3 595 4 130 4 030 3 892Lump and run of mine $m 11 352 10 318 2 205 2 293 3 595 4 130 4 030 3 892T l $ 34 239 34 515 6 931 7 807 12 596 13 588 13 176 13 115Total $m 34 239 34 515 6 931 7 807 12 596 13 588 13 176 13 115

SteelSteelIron and steel s $m 1 363 1 120 237 285 396 315 399 292Iron and steel s $m 1 363 1 120 237 285 396 315 399 292Scrap $m 748 624 139 134 206 178 204 157Scrap $m 748 624 139 134 206 178 204 157

Total $m 2 111 1 744 376 419 602 493 603 449 Total $m 2 111 1 744 376 419 602 493 603 449

I tImportsQQuantityyIron ore d kt 3 599 5 094 1 674 1 008 1 143 1 476 1 860 818Iron ore dIron and steel kt 2 082 1 736 424 488 475 597 433 401Ferroalloys kt 54 71 15 18 25 25 18 12e oa oys t 5 5 8 5 5 8ValueValueIron ore d $m 269 259 76 61 66 86 143 86Iron ore d $m 269 259 76 61 66 86 143 86Iron and steel $m 3 191 1 889 463 511 535 645 492 471Iron and steel $m 3 191 1 889 463 511 535 645 492 471Ferroalloys $m 181 118 27 37 33 40 35 24Ferroalloys $m 181 118 27 37 33 40 35 24

Total $m 3 641 2 265 566 609 634 770 671 581Total $m 3 641 2 265 566 609 634 770 671 581

PricesPricesJapanese negotiated e USc/dmtu 144.67 185.48 97.00 97.00 168.17 202.83 163.97 183.62Japanese negotiated e USc/dmtu 144.67 185.48 97.00 97.00 168.17 202.83 163.97 183.62

a For use in iron and steel making; includes pellets for Tasmania. b Includes recovery from scrap. c Excludes Hong Kong. d Includes limonite ore used in the a For use in iron and steel making; includes pellets for Tasmania. b Includes recovery from scrap. c Excludes Hong Kong. d Includes limonite ore used in the production of refined nickel products. e Indicative price: Australian hematite fines to Japan (fob), per dry metric tonne unit, for Japanese fiscal year a For use in iron and steel making; includes pellets for Tasmania. b Includes recovery from scrap. c Excludes Hong Kong. d Includes limonite ore used in the production of refined nickel products. e Indicative price: Australian hematite fines to Japan (fob), per dry metric tonne unit, for Japanese fiscal year commencing 1 April. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.S A li B f S i i C b ABARES

a For use in iron and steel making; includes pellets for Tasmania. b Includes recovery from scrap. c Excludes Hong Kong. d Includes limonite ore used in the production of refined nickel products. e Indicative price: Australian hematite fines to Japan (fob), per dry metric tonne unit, for Japanese fiscal year commencing 1 April. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.



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ProductionProductionMiMine s

d d kLead ore and concentrates kt 842 880 226 206 237 242 264 185Lead content of all minerals producedp

New South Wales kt 73 77 21 18 20 18 19 17New South Wales kt 73 77 21 18 20 18 19 17Queensland kt 439 436 105 110 111 119 134 97Queensland kt 439 436 105 110 111 119 134 97Western Australia kt 12 32 2 2 27 32 35 3Western Australia kt 12 32 2 2 27 32 35 3South Australia kt 6 10 3 3 1 2 2 2South Australia kt 6 10 3 3 1 2 2 2Tasmania kt 31 26 6 7 6 7 8 6Tasmania kt 31 26 6 7 6 7 8 6Northern Territory kt 35 36 11 7 7 8 9 9Northern Territory kt 35 36 11 7 7 8 9 9Australia kt 596 617 147 147 172 186 207 134Australia kt 596 617 147 147 172 186 207 134

Smelter and refinerySmelter and refineryRefined lead (primary) a kt 213 189 51 35 50 33 57 51 sRefined lead (primary) a kt 213 189 51 35 50 33 57 51 s

Domestic despatchesDomestic despatchesRefined lead kt 21 21 4 6 6 8 9 naRefined lead kt 21 21 4 6 6 8 9 na

ExportsExportsQuantityQuantityL d t tLead concentrate

Chi k 145 224 71 30 83 89 95 26China kt 145 224 71 30 83 89 95 26European Union 27 kt 43 62 11 27 14 16 14 12pJapan kt 49 65 27 5 16 16 16 16Japan kt 49 65 27 5 16 16 16 16Korea, Rep. of kt 91 124 27 27 27 0 32 38Korea, Rep. of kt 91 124 27 27 27 0 32 38Other kt 52 16 2 3 11 0 3 1Other kt 52 16 2 3 11 0 3 1Total kt 381 491 138 91 151 123 159 94Total kt 381 491 138 91 151 123 159 94

Lead bullion bLead bullion bUnited Kingdom kt 147 151 42 34 50 24 37 20United Kingdom kt 147 151 42 34 50 24 37 20

Total kt 147 151 42 34 50 24 37 20Total kt 147 151 42 34 50 24 37 20

Refined leadRefined leadChina kt 38 6 2 1 1 7 3 2China kt 38 6 2 1 1 7 3 2Chinese Taipei kt 14 9 3 0 1 0 0 2Chinese Taipei kt 14 9 3 0 1 0 0 2India kt 47 40 9 9 9 9 7 9India kt 47 40 9 9 9 9 7 9Indonesia kt 15 9 3 1 1 1 2 1Indonesia kt 15 9 3 1 1 1 2 1K R f kt 35 48 16 12 5 5 8 9Korea, Rep. of kt 35 48 16 12 5 5 8 9

l kMalaysia kt 19 15 3 2 6 5 13 30ySouth Africa kt 13 11 2 3 3 2 2 3Thailand kt 14 11 5 2 2 3 5 2Thailand kt 14 11 5 2 2 3 5 2Vietnam kt 22 21 6 4 3 7 6 3Vietnam kt 22 21 6 4 3 7 6 3Other kt 44 16 6 4 3 3 4 3Other kt 44 16 6 4 3 3 4 3Total kt 261 186 55 37 35 41 50 64Total kt 261 186 55 37 35 41 50 64

Lead content of all primaryLead content of all primarymaterials exported cs kt 645 658 184 134 185 150 192 157 materials exported cs kt 645 658 184 134 185 150 192 157

V lValueL d $Lead concentrate $m 645 998 229 201 328 257 366 264Lead bullion $m 432 409 105 109 130 66 101 51$Refined lead $m 560 425 129 93 81 87 120 161Refined lead $m 560 425 129 93 81 87 120 161

Total $m 1 637 1 833 463 402 539 410 587 477Total $m 1 637 1 833 463 402 539 410 587 477

P iPricesLME cash d US$/t 1 454 2 095 2 293 2 222 1 939 2 034 2 383 2 540LME cash d $Australia e A$/t 2 269 2 656 2 787 2 778 2 618 2 404 2 642 2 776Australia e A$/t 2 269 2 656 2 787 2 778 2 618 2 404 2 642 2 776

a Includes lead content of lead alloys from primary sources. b Includes a substantial precious metal content, mainly silver. c Lead content of all ores, a Includes lead content of lead alloys from primary sources. b Includes a substantial precious metal content, mainly silver. c Lead content of all ores, concentrates, slags, residues, bullion, and refined lead. d Based on LME cash, midday, standard grade, minimum 25 tonne warrants. e Pasminco Metals, a Includes lead content of lead alloys from primary sources. b Includes a substantial precious metal content, mainly silver. c Lead content of all ores, concentrates, slags, residues, bullion, and refined lead. d Based on LME cash, midday, standard grade, minimum 25 tonne warrants. e Pasminco Metals, 99.97–99.99 per cent, fob/for Port Pirie. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES

a Includes lead content of lead alloys from primary sources. b Includes a substantial precious metal content, mainly silver. c Lead content of all ores, concentrates, slags, residues, bullion, and refined lead. d Based on LME cash, midday, standard grade, minimum 25 tonne warrants. e Pasminco Metals, 99.97–99.99 per cent, fob/for Port Pirie. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES

a Includes lead content of lead alloys from primary sources. b Includes a substantial precious metal content, mainly silver. c Lead content of all ores, concentrates, slags, residues, bullion, and refined lead. d Based on LME cash, midday, standard grade, minimum 25 tonne warrants. e Pasminco Metals, 99.97–99.99 per cent, fob/for Port Pirie. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES.

a Includes lead content of lead alloys from primary sources. b Includes a substantial precious metal content, mainly silver. c Lead content of all ores, concentrates, slags, residues, bullion, and refined lead. d Based on LME cash, midday, standard grade, minimum 25 tonne warrants. e Pasminco Metals, 99.97–99.99 per cent, fob/for Port Pirie. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES.

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ProductionProductionM d t tManganese ore and concentrate

kWestern Australia s kt 862 1 629 319 519 283 386 411 435Northern Territory kt 2 869 4 166 1 057 1 104 1 072 1 412 1 283 1 013y

Australia s kt 3 730 5 795 1 376 1 623 1 355 1 798 1 694 1 448Australia s kt 3 730 5 795 1 376 1 623 1 355 1 798 1 694 1 448

Manganese content s kt 1 504 2 365 555 669 543 722 685 594g kt 1 504 2 365 555 669 543 722 685 594

E tExports aQ titQuantityM d kManganese ore and concentrate kt 3 226 5 648 1 421 1 454 1 351 906 1 757 1 683g

ValueValueManganese ore and concentrate $m 1 406 1 395 317 394 447 228 440 384Manganese ore and concentrate $m 1 406 1 395 317 394 447 228 440 384

PricesJapanese negotiated b US$/mtu 11.20 3.50 6.50 7.42 8.33 7.00 7.00 7.00Japanese negotiated b US$/mtu 11.20 3.50 6.50 7.42 8.33 7.00 7.00 7.00

A$/t 718.95 190.13 342.31 393.37 451.94 372.02 341.19 334.87A$/t 718.95 190.13 342.31 393.37 451.94 372.02 341.19 334.87

a Quarterly data derived from annual ABARE estimates to June quarter 2004 ABS data from September quarter 2004 b Indicative price: high grade ore (48 pera Quarterly data derived from annual ABARE estimates to June quarter 2004. ABS data from September quarter 2004. b Indicative price: high grade ore (48 per cent Mn) to Japan for Japanese fiscal year commencing 1 April. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. a Quarterly data derived from annual ABARE estimates to June quarter 2004. ABS data from September quarter 2004. b Indicative price: high grade ore (48 per cent Mn) to Japan for Japanese fiscal year commencing 1 April. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.

a Quarterly data derived from annual ABARE estimates to June quarter 2004. ABS data from September quarter 2004. b Indicative price: high grade ore (48 per cent Mn) to Japan for Japanese fiscal year commencing 1 April. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.



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P d tiProduction asMiMine

k lNickel contentWestern Australia kt 182 160 41 39 39 44 48 42Tasmania kt 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Tasmania kt 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Australia kt 185 160 41 39 39 44 48 42Australia kt 185 160 41 39 39 44 48 42

S lt d fiSmelter and refineryd k l kIntermediate nickel kt 21 43 12 11 15 14 20 13

Refined nickel, class 1 b kt 95 114 34 27 23 25 18 23Refined nickel, class 1 b t 95 3 3 5 8 3Refined nickel, class 2 c kt 15 6 1 2 2 2 3 2Refined nickel, class 2 c kt 15 6 1 2 2 2 3 2

E tExports sQ titQuantity

kNickel d kt 194 221 63 53 55 56 50 51

ValueValueOres and concentrates $m 795 704 174 190 201 217 107 241Ores and concentrates $m 795 704 174 190 201 217 107 241I t di t d t $m 206 776 196 157 327 228 298 272Intermediate products e $m 206 776 196 157 327 228 298 272R fi d i k l l 1 $ 1 511 2 285 593 602 481 567 482 532Refined nickel, class 1 b $m 1 511 2 285 593 602 481 567 482 532

$Refined nickel, class 2 c $m 205 110 20 26 39 46 40 45,

Total $m 2 717 3 875 984 976 1 048 1 057 927 1 090Total $m 2 717 3 875 984 976 1 048 1 057 927 1 090

ImportsImportsValueValuePrimary nickel products f $m 144 182 50 32 55 63 64 67Primary nickel products f $m 144 182 50 32 55 63 64 67

P iPrices$LME cash g US$/t 13 322 19 390 17 543 20 039 22 372 21 189 23 598 26 899g $

A$/t 17 568 21 916 19 223 22 160 25 241 23 437 23 949 26 824A$/t 17 568 21 916 19 223 22 160 25 241 23 437 23 949 26 824

a Details of production of nickel metal matte oxide sinter and nickel–cobalt sulphide are not available b Products with a nickel content of 99 per cent ora Details of production of nickel metal, matte, oxide, sinter and nickel–cobalt sulphide are not available. b Products with a nickel content of 99 per cent or more. Includes electrolytic nickel, pellets, briquettes and powder. c Products with a nickel content of less than 99.8 per cent. Includes ferronickel, nickel a Details of production of nickel metal, matte, oxide, sinter and nickel–cobalt sulphide are not available. b Products with a nickel content of 99 per cent or more. Includes electrolytic nickel, pellets, briquettes and powder. c Products with a nickel content of less than 99.8 per cent. Includes ferronickel, nickel oxides and oxide sinter. d Includes metal content of ores and concentrates, intermediate products and nickel metal. e Includes matte and speiss for further

a Details of production of nickel metal, matte, oxide, sinter and nickel–cobalt sulphide are not available. b Products with a nickel content of 99 per cent or more. Includes electrolytic nickel, pellets, briquettes and powder. c Products with a nickel content of less than 99.8 per cent. Includes ferronickel, nickel oxides and oxide sinter. d Includes metal content of ores and concentrates, intermediate products and nickel metal. e Includes matte and speiss for further refining. f Includes matte, sinter and intermediate products; ferronickel, unwrought nickel metal and alloys and scrap. Also includes value of limonite ore

a Details of production of nickel metal, matte, oxide, sinter and nickel–cobalt sulphide are not available. b Products with a nickel content of 99 per cent or more. Includes electrolytic nickel, pellets, briquettes and powder. c Products with a nickel content of less than 99.8 per cent. Includes ferronickel, nickel oxides and oxide sinter. d Includes metal content of ores and concentrates, intermediate products and nickel metal. e Includes matte and speiss for further refining. f Includes matte, sinter and intermediate products; ferronickel, unwrought nickel metal and alloys and scrap. Also includes value of limonite ore used in the production of refined nickel products. g Average cash settlement price for melting grade refined nickel. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. S A li B f S i i C b I i l Ni k l S d G L d M l E h ABARES

a Details of production of nickel metal, matte, oxide, sinter and nickel–cobalt sulphide are not available. b Products with a nickel content of 99 per cent or more. Includes electrolytic nickel, pellets, briquettes and powder. c Products with a nickel content of less than 99.8 per cent. Includes ferronickel, nickel oxides and oxide sinter. d Includes metal content of ores and concentrates, intermediate products and nickel metal. e Includes matte and speiss for further refining. f Includes matte, sinter and intermediate products; ferronickel, unwrought nickel metal and alloys and scrap. Also includes value of limonite ore used in the production of refined nickel products. g Average cash settlement price for melting grade refined nickel. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; International Nickel Study Group; London Metal Exchange; ABARES.



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1717 Petroleum17 Petroleum

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ProductionProductionFi ldFieldCrude oil s ML 19 303 17 238 3 747 4 070 5 305 5 028 4 452 3 444Condensate s ML 7 647 8 334 2 206 1 995 1 959 2 236 1 980 1 869Condensate s

Total s ML 26 950 25 572 5 953 6 065 7 264 7 264 6 432 5 313Total s ML 26 950 25 572 5 953 6 065 7 264 7 264 6 432 5 313Production rate s '000 bbl/day 464 441 416 424 508 508 450 371Production rate s '000 bbl/day 464 441 416 424 508 508 450 371

LPG ML 3 929 4 097 1 010 957 1 025 1 122 948 913LPG ML 3 929 4 097 1 010 957 1 025 1 122 948 913Ethane Mm3 395 429 103 99 109 110 s 116 s 98 sEthane Mm 395 429 103 99 109 110 s 116 s 98 sNatural gas as Mm3 41 499 43 767 10 931 11 015 10 711 11 882 11 378 10 945Natural gas as Mm3 41 499 43 767 10 931 11 015 10 711 11 882 11 378 10 945

R fiRefineryR fi i ML 38 808 37 642 9 541 9 228 9 174 9 666 10 044 9 926Refinery input ML 38 808 37 642 9 541 9 228 9 174 9 666 10 044 9 926y p

Refinery outputRefinery output LPG ML 1 477 1 204 280 333 318 375 349 372LPG ML 1 477 1 204 280 333 318 375 349 372Automotive gasoline ML 17 159 16 771 4 204 4 062 4 247 4 315 4 158 4 011Automotive gasoline ML 17 159 16 771 4 204 4 062 4 247 4 315 4 158 4 011A i ti li ML 105 104 22 29 27 24 22 20Aviation gasoline ML 105 104 22 29 27 24 22 20A i i bi f l ML 5 494 5 341 1 415 1 355 1 250 1 358 1 347 1 363Aviation turbine fuel ML 5 494 5 341 1 415 1 355 1 250 1 358 1 347 1 363Kerosine ML 2 0 0 0 0 0 – 0 0Heating oil ML 69 35 – 0 6 5 8 3 3Heating oil ML 69 35 0 6 5 8 3 3Automotive diesel oil ML 12 231 11 720 2 969 3 050 2 787 3 261 3 153 3 219Automotive diesel oil ML 12 231 11 720 2 969 3 050 2 787 3 261 3 153 3 219Industrial and marineIndustrial and marine

diesel fuel ML 13 3 0 – 0 1 0 0 0diesel fuel ML 13 3 0 – 0 1 0 0 0F l il ( l fi f l) ML 872 846 212 223 208 203 264 251Fuel oil (excl. refinery fuel) ML 872 846 212 223 208 203 264 251Lubricating oil basestock ML 114 74 18 15 14 24 27 11gBitumen ML 1 294 690 150 132 112 71 133 137Bitumen ML 1 294 690 150 132 112 71 133 137Other products ML 716 412 87 66 69 97 71 96Other products ML 716 412 87 66 69 97 71 96

Total ML 39 546 37 200 9 357 9 273 9 039 9 736 9 527 9 483Total ML 39 546 37 200 9 357 9 273 9 039 9 736 9 527 9 483

SalesSalesLPGLPG

Automotive use b ML 2 253 2 083 539 494 512 530 523 477Automotive use b ML 2 253 2 083 539 494 512 530 523 477

T l ML 3 996 3 795 947 864 980 1 053 965 907Total ML 3 996 3 795 947 864 980 1 053 965 907

Automotive gasolineAutomotive gasolinePremium unleaded ML 1 728 1 843 471 466 469 528 587 572Premium unleaded ML 1 728 1 843 471 466 469 528 587 572Regular unleaded ML 13 802 12 773 3 324 3 114 2 979 2 874 2 969 2 791Regular unleaded ML 13 802 12 773 3 324 3 114 2 979 2 874 2 969 2 791Oth l d d ML 3 204 4 028 1 020 1 011 1 070 1 253 1 348 1 268Other unleaded ML 3 204 4 028 1 020 1 011 1 070 1 253 1 348 1 268

Total ML 18 734 18 644 4 815 4 591 4 518 4 655 4 905 4 632Total ML 18 734 18 644 4 815 4 591 4 518 4 655 4 905 4 632

A i ti li ML 96 80 20 17 21 21 19 18Aviation gasoline ML 96 80 20 17 21 21 19 18A i i bi f l ML 6 3 6 6 683 66 68 66 6Aviation turbine fuel ML 6 173 6 675 1 683 1 661 1 681 1 766 1 777 1 756Kerosine ML 25 29 15 3 3 4 5 13Heating oil ML 7 7 2 2 1 1 2 1Heating oil ML 7 7 2 2 1 1 2 1Automotive diesel oil ML 18 587 19 044 4 973 4 483 4 908 4 836 5 061 4 823Automotive diesel oil ML 18 587 19 044 4 973 4 483 4 908 4 836 5 061 4 823Industrial and marineIndustrial and marine

diesel fuel ML 16 26 6 9 4 4 3 1diesel fuel ML 16 26 6 9 4 4 3 1Fuel oil ML 1 423 982 238 243 171 171 176 208Fuel oil ML 1 423 982 238 243 171 171 176 208Lubricating oil and greases ML 437 458 117 109 113 111 107 103Lubricating oil and greases ML 437 458 117 109 113 111 107 103Bit ML 809 814 236 207 188 146 183 196Bitumen ML 809 814 236 207 188 146 183 196

h dOther products ML 311 376 105 83 81 83 74 65p

Total ML 50 614 50 929 13 158 12 273 12 669 12 851 13 276 12 723Total ML 50 614 50 929 13 158 12 273 12 669 12 851 13 276 12 723

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Crude oil and other refinery feedstock China ML 1 009 2 185 675 287 850 968 902 717Chinese Taipei ML 403 261 117 14 117 103 15 18Japan ML 2 485 1 931 625 425 510 305 730 395Korea, Rep. of ML 4 395 3 710 980 540 1 368 1 106 1 484 839New Zealand ML 321 235 58 110 2 52 1 2Singapore ML 3 543 3 838 868 816 810 744 477 784United States ML 1 421 622 174 91 212 189 0 0Other ML 3 011 5 283 1 107 1 506 1 680 2 081 1 847 1 274

Total ML 16 588 18 064 4 604 3 789 5 548 5 548 5 456 4 029

LNG s Mt 15.41 17.87 4.45 4.66 4.10 4.95 5.27 4.90LPG ML 2 500 2 776 761 635 535 794 583 534Refinery products

Automotive gasoline ML 244 222 82 61 33 59 38 0Aviation turbine fuel ML 106 72 30 19 7 1 10 0Diesel fuel c ML 357 187 10 58 75 6 7 35Fuel oil ML 188 109 11 4 50 69 41 20Aviation gasoline ML 56 32 9 11 8 6 7 4Lubricants ML 183 212 64 56 37 64 39 43Other products ML 29 16 4 5 4 6 12 2Other products ML 29 16 4 5 4 6 12 2

Total ML 1 164 850 211 214 214 211 152 104

Ships' and aircraft storesAviation turbine fuel ML 1 909 1 985 496 496 496 496 496 496Fuel oil ML 275 260 65 65 65 65 65 65Other products ML 33 41 11 8 7 5 8 9

Total ML 2 217 2 285 572 569 568 566 569 570

ValueCrude oil and other

refinery feedstock $m 8 757 9 534 2 350 2 027 3 068 2 937 2 994 2 630refinery feedstock $m 8 757 9 534 2 350 2 027 3 068 2 937 2 994 2 630LNG $m 10 079 7 789 1 840 2 219 2 016 2 709 2 485 2 471LPG $m 1 044 1 105 297 278 237 300 265 245Refinery products

Automotive gasoline $m 171 138 45 41 24 38 24 0Aviation turbine fuel $m 69 41 15 12 5 1 7 0Diesel fuel c $m 225 131 11 37 56 6 5 29Fuel oil $m 96 54 5 1 23 31 18 11Aviation gasoline $m 45 30 8 9 8 6 7 5Lubricants $m 148 151 41 35 35 43 32 30Other prod cts $m 34 22 4 7 7 11 11 5Other products $m 34 22 4 7 7 11 11 5

Total $m 788 566 129 142 158 137 104 80

Total $m 20 667 18 994 4 616 4 667 5 480 6 083 5 843 5 426

Ships' and aircraft storesAviation turbine fuel $m 1 355 1 135 271 293 308 321 326 329Fuel oil $m 142 140 33 37 38 38 38 40Other products $m 39 40 11 7 6 5 8 9

Total $m 1 537 1 315 315 337 352 363 372 377

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ImportsImportsQuantityQuantityCrude oil and other refinery feedstockCrude oil and other refinery feedstock

Indonesia ML 3 666 4 178 1 147 951 957 1 189 1 596 1 002Indonesia ML 3 666 4 178 1 147 951 957 1 189 1 596 1 002M l i ML 4 461 5 319 1 220 1 568 1 856 1 887 1 431 1 337Malaysia ML 4 461 5 319 1 220 1 568 1 856 1 887 1 431 1 337Middl EMiddle East

S di A bi ML 775 478 122 146 40 0 92 0 Saudi Arabia ML 775 478 122 146 40 0 92 0United Arab Emirates ML 2 918 3 846 966 734 946 1 031 926 1 037 United Arab Emirates ML 2 918 3 846 966 734 946 1 031 926 1 037Other ML 40 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 Other ML 40 43 0 0 0 0 0 0T t l Middl E t ML 3 734 4 367 1 088 880 986 1 031 1 018 1 037 Total Middle East ML 3 734 4 367 1 088 880 986 1 031 1 018 1 037

Ne Zealand ML 2 313 2 569 671 560 817 646 621 657New Zealand ML 2 313 2 569 671 560 817 646 621 657P N G i ML 1 349 1 580 600 369 221 417 220 566Papua New Guinea ML 1 349 1 580 600 369 221 417 220 566Si ML 555 605 167 143 125 32 164 140Singapore ML 555 605 167 143 125 32 164 140g pVietnam ML 5 277 3 904 807 1 009 1 131 791 777 428Other ML 2 947 4 762 965 1 372 1 174 1 691 2 121 2 892Total ML 24 302 27 284 6 665 6 852 7 268 7 684 7 949 8 060Total ML 24 302 27 284 6 665 6 852 7 268 7 684 7 949 8 060

Natural gas kt 4 752 4 149 1 069 1 025 773 1 261 1 218 1 179Natural gas kt 4 752 4 149 1 069 1 025 773 1 261 1 218 1 179Refined productsRefined products

LPG ML 1 002 1 067 280 261 205 234 327 136LPG ML 1 002 1 067 280 261 205 234 327 136A t ti li ML 4 087 3 884 1 225 844 721 515 712 826Automotive gasoline ML 4 087 3 884 1 225 844 721 515 712 826A b f l ML 2 026 2 68 0 3 0 06 633 62Aviation turbine fuel ML 2 026 2 168 570 434 570 506 633 462Diesel fuel c ML 8 246 8 668 2 405 1 924 2 222 2 077 2 045 1 821Diesel fuel cFuel oil ML 1 682 1 797 454 426 518 259 505 420ue o 68 9 5 6 5 8 59 505 0Lubricants ML 369 415 113 101 109 103 113 124Other products ML 2 285 1 966 531 504 397 623 579 533pTotal ML 19 697 19 967 5 577 4 494 4 741 4 317 4 914 4 322Total ML 19 697 19 967 5 577 4 494 4 741 4 317 4 914 4 322

ValueValueCrude oil and otherCrude oil and other

fi f d t k $ 14 727 15 031 3 642 3 702 4 115 4 221 4 424 5 171refinery feedstock $m 14 727 15 031 3 642 3 702 4 115 4 221 4 424 5 171N l $ 2 166 1 219 330 286 276 576 512 427Natural gas $m 2 166 1 219 330 286 276 576 512 427Refined productsp

LPG $m 382 405 108 110 84 85 146 58G $ 38 05 08 0 8 85 6 58Automotive gasoline $m 2 784 2 447 721 560 478 324 445 597Automotive gasoline $m 2 784 2 447 721 560 478 324 445 597Aviation turbine fuel $m 1 393 1 283 324 259 350 312 399 343Aviation turbine fuel $m 1 393 1 283 324 259 350 312 399 343Diesel fuel c $m 6 314 5 270 1 386 1 180 1 445 1 284 1 288 1 351Diesel fuel c $m 6 314 5 270 1 386 1 180 1 445 1 284 1 288 1 351Fuel oil $m 867 910 226 216 268 128 241 236Fuel oil $m 867 910 226 216 268 128 241 236Lubricants $m 629 519 137 127 139 149 159 174Lubricants $m 629 519 137 127 139 149 159 174Other products $m 2 927 1 683 453 408 389 758 665 564Other products $m 2 927 1 683 453 408 389 758 665 564T t l $ 13 129 11 296 3 026 2 574 2 876 2 463 2 831 2 896Total $m 13 129 11 296 3 026 2 574 2 876 2 463 2 831 2 896

Total $m 30 021 27 546 6 998 6 562 7 267 7 261 7 767 8 494$

PricesPricesDubai US$/bbl 68 50 74 19 75 10 75 91 77 93 73 94 84 25 100 26Dubai US$/bbl 68.50 74.19 75.10 75.91 77.93 73.94 84.25 100.26West Texas intermediate US$/bbl 70 29 75 15 76 00 78 84 77 89 76 09 84 79 94 41West Texas intermediate US$/bbl 70.29 75.15 76.00 78.84 77.89 76.09 84.79 94.41Brent US$/bbl 68 75 74 51 74 57 76 72 78 68 76 38 86 42 105 21Brent US$/bbl 68.75 74.51 74.57 76.72 78.68 76.38 86.42 105.21Tapis US$/bbl 74 38 77 42 77 42 79 60 81 04 79 06 90 73 109 34Tapis US$/bbl 74.38 77.42 77.42 79.60 81.04 79.06 90.73 109.34World trade weighted US$/bbl 67 44 73 35 73 82 75 71 76 48 74 58 83 94 100 78World trade weighted US$/bbl 67.44 73.35 73.82 75.71 76.48 74.58 83.94 100.78

A$/bbl 87 75 83 06 81 06 83 70 86 39 82 62 84 81 100 56 average A$/bbl 87.75 83.06 81.06 83.70 86.39 82.62 84.81 100.56a Commercial sales plus field and plant usage. b This is a minimum level and includes only direct sales by the oil industry. The data do not include volumes a Commercial sales plus field and plant usage. b This is a minimum level and includes only direct sales by the oil industry. The data do not include volumes sold to distributors etc. that are subsequently used or sold for automotive use. c Includes automotive diesel oil and industrial and marine diesel fuel.a Commercial sales plus field and plant usage. b This is a minimum level and includes only direct sales by the oil industry. The data do not include volumes sold to distributors etc. that are subsequently used or sold for automotive use. c Includes automotive diesel oil and industrial and marine diesel fuel.p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.S A li B f S i i C b D f R E d T i C b US D f E E I f i

a Commercial sales plus field and plant usage. b This is a minimum level and includes only direct sales by the oil industry. The data do not include volumes sold to distributors etc. that are subsequently used or sold for automotive use. c Includes automotive diesel oil and industrial and marine diesel fuel.p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Canberra; US Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration Tokyo Commodity Exchange ABARES

a Commercial sales plus field and plant usage. b This is a minimum level and includes only direct sales by the oil industry. The data do not include volumes sold to distributors etc. that are subsequently used or sold for automotive use. c Includes automotive diesel oil and industrial and marine diesel fuel.p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Canberra; US Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration; Tokyo Commodity Exchange; ABARES.

a Commercial sales plus field and plant usage. b This is a minimum level and includes only direct sales by the oil industry. The data do not include volumes sold to distributors etc. that are subsequently used or sold for automotive use. c Includes automotive diesel oil and industrial and marine diesel fuel.p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Canberra; US Department of Energy, Energy Information Administration; Tokyo Commodity Exchange; ABARES.



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18 Petroleum production, by basin

Table 18 habitually contains production statistics for crude oil, condensate, LPG, ethane and natural gas by basin on a quarterly and annual basis. Data for this table are sourced from the Australian Petroleum Statistics, which are collected via voluntary industry reporting by the Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism.

The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism and ABARES conducted a review of the Australian Petroleum Statistics that identified issues affecting the coverage and quality of petroleum data. The Department Resources, Energy and Tourism is currently liaising with industry to resolve data-reporting issues and improve the coverage of the Australian Petroleum Statistics. Table 18 will be updated once these issues are resolved.


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1919Sales of petroleum products by state marketing area19 Sales of petroleum products, by state marketing area

NSW a Vic. Qld WA SA Tas. NT Aust.Q

ML ML ML ML ML ML ML MLML ML ML ML ML ML ML ML

March quarter 2011 pMarch quarter 2011 pLPG bLPG b

Automotive use c 137 207 44 31 52 3 2 477Automotive use c 137 207 44 31 52 3 2 477Total 287 315 138 59 87 16 6 907Total 287 315 138 59 87 16 6 907

Automotive gasolineAutomotive gasolinePremium unleaded 264 100 107 60 23 13 5 572Premium unleaded 264 100 107 60 23 13 5 572Regular unleaded 490 903 629 394 270 84 21 2 791Regular unleaded 490 903 629 394 270 84 21 2 791Other unleaded d 772 159 268 36 28 5 0 1 268Other unleaded d 772 159 268 36 28 5 0 1 268

lTotal 1 526 1 162 1 004 491 322 103 25 4 632 of which sales to retailers 1 297 964 783 400 244 51 13 3 753 of which sales to retailers 1 297 964 783 400 244 51 13 3 753

Aviation gasoline 3 4 5 3 1 0 2 18Aviation gasoline 3 4 5 3 1 0 2 18Aviation turbine fuel 806 281 351 210 63 9 36 1 756Aviation turbine fuel 806 281 351 210 63 9 36 1 756K i 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 13Kerosine 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 13

lHeating oil 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1gAutomotive diesel oil 1 090 826 1 276 1 068 354 98 111 4 823Automotive diesel oil 1 090 826 1 276 1 068 354 98 111 4 823

of which sales to retailers 426 362 340 205 80 9 9 1 431 of which sales to retailers 426 362 340 205 80 9 9 1 431Industrial and marine diesel fuel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1Industrial and marine diesel fuel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1Fuel oil e 56 76 32 44 0 0 0 208Fuel oil e 56 76 32 44 0 0 0 208Lubricating oil and greases 34 23 23 15 7 1 1 103Lubricating oil and greases 34 23 23 15 7 1 1 103Bitumen 57 40 57 19 16 5 1 196Bitumen 57 40 57 19 16 5 1 196Oth d t f 46 7 6 3 2 0 0 65Other products f 46 7 6 3 2 0 0 65Total 3 904 2 734 2 904 1 911 852 234 183 12 723Total 3 904 2 734 2 904 1 911 852 234 183 12 723

NSW a Vic. QLD WA SA Tas. NT Aust.QML ML ML ML ML ML ML MLML ML ML ML ML ML ML ML

2009-10 ppLPG bLPG b

Automotive use c 605 880 184 177 219 12 7 2 083Automotive use c 605 880 184 177 219 12 7 2 083Total 1 205 1 270 559 310 358 65 28 3 795Total 1 205 1 270 559 310 358 65 28 3 795

Automotive gasolineAutomotive gasolinePremium unleaded 627 370 424 238 102 59 23 1 843Premium unleaded 627 370 424 238 102 59 23 1 843Regular unleaded 3 467 3 562 2 573 1 583 1 111 351 126 12 773Regular unleaded 3 467 3 562 2 573 1 583 1 111 351 126 12 773Other unleaded d 1 977 564 1 229 144 103 10 0 4 028Other unleaded d 1 977 564 1 229 144 103 10 0 4 028T t l 6 071 4 496 4 226 1 966 1 316 420 148 18 644Total 6 071 4 496 4 226 1 966 1 316 420 148 18 644

f h h l l of which sales to retailers 5 066 3 642 3 178 1 742 987 198 87 14 901

Aviation gasoline 16 11 22 15 6 2 8 80Aviation gasoline 16 11 22 15 6 2 8 80Aviation turbine fuel 3 011 1 103 1 432 755 195 27 153 6 675Aviation turbine fuel 3 011 1 103 1 432 755 195 27 153 6 675Kerosine 2 4 18 1 0 0 2 29Kerosine 2 4 18 1 0 0 2 29H ti il 1 1 0 0 0 5 0 7Heating oil 1 1 0 0 0 5 0 7

d l lAutomotive diesel oil 4 042 3 032 5 338 4 233 1 331 374 694 19 044 of which sales to retailers 1 544 1 246 1 336 786 305 32 79 5 327 of which sales to retailers 1 544 1 246 1 336 786 305 32 79 5 327

Industrial and marine diesel fuel 21 2 2 0 0 0 0 26Industrial and marine diesel fuel 21 2 2 0 0 0 0 26Fuel oil e 298 295 67 180 0 25 118 982Fuel oil e 298 295 67 180 0 25 118 982Lubricating oil and greases 148 103 104 61 30 6 7 458Lubricating oil and greases 148 103 104 61 30 6 7 458Bitumen 177 156 327 74 66 14 1 814Bitumen 177 156 327 74 66 14 1 814Other products f 297 35 22 13 8 0 1 376Other products f 297 35 22 13 8 0 1 376Total 15 290 10 509 12 116 7 608 3 310 938 1 159 50 929

a Includes Australian Capital Territory. b Includes sales for petrochemical feedstock. c This is a minimum level and includes only direct sales by the oil a Includes Australian Capital Territory. b Includes sales for petrochemical feedstock. c This is a minimum level and includes only direct sales by the oil industry. The data do not include volumes sold to distributors etc. that are subsequently used or sold for automotive use. d Includes proprietary brand a Includes Australian Capital Territory. b Includes sales for petrochemical feedstock. c This is a minimum level and includes only direct sales by the oil industry. The data do not include volumes sold to distributors etc. that are subsequently used or sold for automotive use. d Includes proprietary brand and other blends. e Excludes refinery fuel. f Sales of LPG for petrochemical feedstock are included in LPG sales. p Preliminary.Source: Department of Resources Energy and Tourism Canberra

a Includes Australian Capital Territory. b Includes sales for petrochemical feedstock. c This is a minimum level and includes only direct sales by the oil industry. The data do not include volumes sold to distributors etc. that are subsequently used or sold for automotive use. d Includes proprietary brand and other blends. e Excludes refinery fuel. f Sales of LPG for petrochemical feedstock are included in LPG sales. p Preliminary.Source: Department of Resources Energy and Tourism Canberra

a Includes Australian Capital Territory. b Includes sales for petrochemical feedstock. c This is a minimum level and includes only direct sales by the oil industry. The data do not include volumes sold to distributors etc. that are subsequently used or sold for automotive use. d Includes proprietary brand and other blends. e Excludes refinery fuel. f Sales of LPG for petrochemical feedstock are included in LPG sales. p Preliminary.Source: Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Canberra.

a Includes Australian Capital Territory. b Includes sales for petrochemical feedstock. c This is a minimum level and includes only direct sales by the oil industry. The data do not include volumes sold to distributors etc. that are subsequently used or sold for automotive use. d Includes proprietary brand and other blends. e Excludes refinery fuel. f Sales of LPG for petrochemical feedstock are included in LPG sales. p Preliminary.Source: Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, Canberra.

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Production aProduction aPh h t kPhosphate rock

Q l d kQueensland kt 1 957 2 132 na na na na na naSouth Australia kt 4 3 na na na na na na

Total kt 1 961 2 136 na na na na na naTotal kt 1 961 2 136 na na na na na na

ImportsImportsQuantityQuantityPhosphate rockPhosphate rock

China kt 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0China kt 15 1 0 0 0 0 0 0Morocco kt 284 73 73 0 0 126 81 0Morocco kt 284 73 73 0 0 126 81 0Nauru kt 86 0 0 0 0 10 30 0Nauru kt 86 0 0 0 0 10 30 0T kt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Togo kt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

h kOther kt 154 11 0 11 0 10 11 13

Total kt 540 85 73 11 0 146 122 13Total kt 540 85 73 11 0 146 122 13

PhosphatespDiammonium b kt 214 203 0 96 104 13 27 115Diammonium b kt 214 203 0 96 104 13 27 115Monammonium c kt 455 433 30 201 166 59 154 394Monammonium c kt 455 433 30 201 166 59 154 394High analysis d kt 107 160 14 50 95 20 171 82High analysis d kt 107 160 14 50 95 20 171 82

ValuePhosphate rock $m 193 10 8 1 0 21 16 1Phosphate rock $m 193 10 8 1 0 21 16 1

PhosphatesPhosphatesDi i b $ 140 107 0 51 54 7 15 69Diammonium b $m 140 107 0 51 54 7 15 69

$ 33 203 90 8 3 8 228Monammonium c $m 337 203 11 90 87 34 85 228High analysis d $m 72 36 3 14 20 4 42 27High analysis d $m 72 36 3 14 20 4 42 27

PricesPricesA t li A$/t 384 89 253 11 115 14 116 65 304 76 145 25 129 36 110 82Australia e A$/t 384.89 253.11 115.14 116.65 304.76 145.25 129.36 110.82

a Production details available on a fiscal year basis. b P2O5 equivalent: 46 per cent. c P2O5 equivalent: 50 per cent. d P2O5 equivalent: 48 per cent.a Production details available on a fiscal year basis. b P2O5 equivalent: 46 per cent. c P2O5 equivalent: 50 per cent. d P2O5 equivalent: 48 per cent.e Average import unit value. p Preliminary. na Not available.a Production details available on a fiscal year basis. b P2O5 equivalent: 46 per cent. c P2O5 equivalent: 50 per cent. d P2O5 equivalent: 48 per cent.e Average import unit value. p Preliminary. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; Queensland Government, Department of Mines and Energy; Government of South Australia, Primary I d i d R S h A li

a Production details available on a fiscal year basis. b P2O5 equivalent: 46 per cent. c P2O5 equivalent: 50 per cent. d P2O5 equivalent: 48 per cent.e Average import unit value. p Preliminary. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; Queensland Government, Department of Mines and Energy; Government of South Australia, Primary Industries and Resources South Australia.

a Production details available on a fiscal year basis. b P2O5 equivalent: 46 per cent. c P2O5 equivalent: 50 per cent. d P2O5 equivalent: 48 per cent.e Average import unit value. p Preliminary. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; Queensland Government, Department of Mines and Energy; Government of South Australia, Primary Industries and Resources South Australia.

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Production sProduction sAustralia a kt 11 311 11 745 2 330 3 435 3 436 2 548 2 549 2 918Australia a kt 11 311 11 745 2 330 3 435 3 436 2 548 2 549 2 918

Exports sQuantityQ yBulk, bagged and table kt 10 978 11 185 2 789 2 803 2 817 2 714 2 772 3 081Bulk, bagged and table kt 10 978 11 185 2 789 2 803 2 817 2 714 2 772 3 081

ValueValueBulk bagged and table $m 237 247 61 62 63 61 63 70Bulk, bagged and table $m 237 247 61 62 63 61 63 70

Prices sPrices sAustralia b A$/t 21 60 22 09 22 02 22 15 22 29 22 42 22 55 22 69Australia b A$/t 21.60 22.09 22.02 22.15 22.29 22.42 22.55 22.69

a Combination of sales and production data, excludes Victoria. b Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.a Combination of sales and production data, excludes Victoria. b Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Source: ABARES.a Combination of sales and production data, excludes Victoria. b Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Source: ABARES.a Combination of sales and production data, excludes Victoria. b Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Source: ABARES.a Combination of sales and production data, excludes Victoria. b Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Source: ABARES.

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ProductionProductionMiMine sS l f ll l d dSilver content of all minerals producedp

New South Wales t 71 82 20 19 22 16 18 19Queensland t 1 451 1 527 381 405 362 417 417 272Queensland t 1 451 1 527 381 405 362 417 417 272Western Australia t 73 60 13 8 27 12 12 12Western Australia t 73 60 13 8 27 12 12 12South Australia t 30 15 3 1 5 9 9 1South Australia t 30 15 3 1 5 9 9 1Tasmania t 99 78 20 17 18 20 23 21Tasmania t 99 78 20 17 18 20 23 21Northern Territory t 40 47 14 10 10 11 12 7Northern Territory t 40 47 14 10 10 11 12 7

Australia t 1 764 1 809 451 461 443 485 491 332Australia t 1 764 1 809 451 461 443 485 491 332

RefineryRefineryR fi d il t 751 701 185 156 170 136 174 195Refined silver t 751 701 185 156 170 136 174 195 s

ExportsExportsQuantityQuantityRefined silver bullion t 423 420 122 107 86 71 79 41Refined silver bullion t 423 420 122 107 86 71 79 41

ValueValueRefined silver a $m 245 254 72 67 58 49 62 43Refined silver a $m 245 254 72 67 58 49 62 43

I tImportslValue

Refined silver bullion $m 223 107 51 32 7 23 103 111$

PricesPricesW ld b USc/oz 1 289 1 688 1 757 1 693 1 833 1 896 2 643 3 186World b USc/oz 1 289 1 688 1 757 1 693 1 833 1 896 2 643 3 186A li A$/k 553 609 603 602 667 671 841 991Australia c A$/kg 553 609 603 602 667 671 841 991

a Includes refined bullion, powder, unwrought silver and semi-manufactured forms. b London Bullion Market Association, fixed rate. c Pasminco Metals, a Includes refined bullion, powder, unwrought silver and semi-manufactured forms. b London Bullion Market Association, fixed rate. c Pasminco Metals, fob/fot Port Pirie. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. a Includes refined bullion, powder, unwrought silver and semi-manufactured forms. b London Bullion Market Association, fixed rate. c Pasminco Metals, fob/fot Port Pirie. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Bullion Market Association; ABARES.

a Includes refined bullion, powder, unwrought silver and semi-manufactured forms. b London Bullion Market Association, fixed rate. c Pasminco Metals, fob/fot Port Pirie. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Bullion Market Association; ABARES.

a Includes refined bullion, powder, unwrought silver and semi-manufactured forms. b London Bullion Market Association, fixed rate. c Pasminco Metals, fob/fot Port Pirie. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Bullion Market Association; ABARES.

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f ll l d dTin content of all minerals producedpWestern Australia s t 165 13 562 3 781 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000Western Australia s t 165 13 562 3 781 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000 3 000Tasmania t 3 880 6 267 1 427 1 763 1 673 1 610 1 600 s 1 600 sTasmania t 3 880 6 267 1 427 1 763 1 673 1 610 1 600 s 1 600 s

A li t 4 045 19 829 5 208 4 763 4 673 4 610 4 600 4 600Australia s t 4 045 19 829 5 208 4 763 4 673 4 610 4 600 s 4 600 s

ExportsExportsQuantityQuantityTi t t t 9 607 11 922 2 680 3 070 2 696 2 991 4 812 2 594Tin concentrate t 9 607 11 922 2 680 3 070 2 696 2 991 4 812 2 594

f dRefined tin t 85 29 6 17 1 0 1 0

Tin content of primaryTin content of primarymaterials exported as t 4 159 6 031 1 252 1 647 1 432 1 573 1 359 1 279 materials exported as t 4 159 6 031 1 252 1 647 1 432 1 573 1 359 1 279

ValueValueTin concentrate $m 69 101 21 26 28 32 30 31Tin concentrate $m 69 101 21 26 28 32 30 31Refined tin $m 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Refined tin $m 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

l $Total $m 70 101 21 26 28 32 30 31

ImportsImportsQuantityQuantityRefined tin t 529 752 204 235 147 144 167 216Refined tin t 529 752 204 235 147 144 167 216

ValueValueRefined tin $m 11 14 3 4 3 3 4 6Refined tin $m 11 14 3 4 3 3 4 6

P iPricesLME b US$/t 13 576 16 202 15 164 17 226 17 842 20 546 26 001 24 200LME b $/

a Tin content of tin ores and concentrates and refined tin. b LME official close. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.a Tin content of tin ores and concentrates and refined tin. b LME official close. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES. a Tin content of tin ores and concentrates and refined tin. b LME official close. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES. a Tin content of tin ores and concentrates and refined tin. b LME official close. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES. a Tin content of tin ores and concentrates and refined tin. b LME official close. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES.

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ProductionProduction sIlmenite concentrateIlmenite concentrate

N S th W l kt 197 90 23 23 23 23 23 23New South Wales kt 197 90 23 23 23 23 23 23Q l d k 187 186 46 47 47 47 47 47Queensland kt 187 186 46 47 47 47 47 47Victoria kt 7 27 3 20 2 9 26 0South Australia kt 20 33 0 3 25 25 42 39South Australia kt 20 33 0 3 25 25 42 39Western Australia kt 1 521 1 058 290 268 225 204 189 166Western Australia kt 1 521 1 058 290 268 225 204 189 166Northern Territory kt 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Northern Territory kt 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Australia kt 1 932 1 394 362 360 321 306 326 274Australia kt 1 932 1 394 362 360 321 306 326 274

Leucoxene concentrateLeucoxene concentrateNew South Wales kt 54 67 14 18 22 26 32 36New South Wales kt 54 67 14 18 22 26 32 36Victoria kt 6 8 3 2 2 3 3 3Victoria kt 6 8 3 2 2 3 3 3South Australia kt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0South Australia kt 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Western Australia kt 57 48 11 13 13 14 14 14Western Australia kt 57 48 11 13 13 14 14 14Northern Territory kt 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Northern Territory kt 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Australia kt 117 123 28 32 37 43 48 53

Rutile concentrateRutile concentrateNew South Wales kt 69 69 14 20 20 20 20 20New South Wales kt 69 69 14 20 20 20 20 20Victoria kt 63 108 19 27 46 63 58 57Victoria kt 63 108 19 27 46 63 58 57Q l d kt 54 86 24 19 19 19 19 19Queensland kt 54 86 24 19 19 19 19 19S h A li k 3 6 0 0 5 2 3 6South Australia kt 3 6 0 0 5 2 3 6Western Australia kt 95 93 25 27 21 10 13 10Australia kt 285 361 83 94 111 113 112 111Australia kt 285 361 83 94 111 113 112 111

Synthetic rutile kt 732 553 139 137 140 139 141 133Synthetic rutile kt 732 553 139 137 140 139 141 133Titanium dioxide pigment kt 214 222 68 51 51 51 68 51Titanium dioxide pigment kt 214 222 68 51 51 51 68 51

ExportsExportsQuantityQuantityIl it t t kt 1 538 1 763 426 541 399 428 448 433Ilmenite concentrate a kt 1 538 1 763 426 541 399 428 448 433L t t kt 20 18 4 4 5 6 7 7Leucoxene concentrate kt 20 18 4 4 5 6 7 7

kRutile concentrate s kt 550 575 140 147 166 141 130 123Synthetic rutile s kt 512 513 130 119 134 131 132 131Synthetic rutile s t 5 5 3 30 9 3 3 3 3Titanium dioxide pigment kt 141 181 46 41 42 46 44 50Titanium dioxide pigment kt 141 181 46 41 42 46 44 50ValueValueIlmenite concentrate $m 171 197 48 61 45 47 49 48Ilmenite concentrate a $m 171 197 48 61 45 47 49 48L t t $ 12 11 3 3 3 3 4 4Leucoxene concentrate $m 12 11 3 3 3 3 4 4

l $ 335 382 84 100 116 99 96 94Rutile concentrate s $m 335 382 84 100 116 99 96 94Synthetic rutile s $m 258 269 62 64 74 73 77 79Synthetic rutile s $Titanium dioxide pigment $m 396 448 109 101 110 124 114 136Titanium dioxide pigment $m 396 448 109 101 110 124 114 136

Prices bPrices bIlmenite concentrateIlmenite concentrate

Bulk A$/t 111 112 112 112 113 110 110 110Bulk s A$/t 111 112 112 112 113 110 110 110Leucoxene concentrate

Bulk A$/t na na na na na na na nau $/t a a a a a a a aBagged A$/t 598 na na na na na na naBagged A$/t 598 na na na na na na na

Rutile concentrateRutile concentrateBagged A$/t 1 025 973 627 625 625 660 621 624Bagged A$/t 1 025 973 627 625 625 660 621 624

d d $Titanium dioxide pigment A$/t 2 810 2 477 2 368 2 472 2 638 2 673 2 579 2 703p g

a From January 1992, bulk only. b Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.a From January 1992, bulk only. b Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.a From January 1992, bulk only. b Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.

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Dec Mar Jun Sep Dec MarpProductionProductionMineMine Uranium oxide (U3O8) t 10 311 7 156 1 638 1 142 1 691 2 071 2 272 1 731Uranium oxide (U3O8) t 10 311 7 156 1 638 1 142 1 691 2 071 2 272 1 731U i (U t t)Uranium (U content)

S h A l 3 929 2 22 203 3 98 939 029South Australia t 3 929 2 441 422 203 731 984 939 1 029Northern Territory t 4 815 3 627 967 766 703 773 988 439y

Australia t 8 744 6 068 1 389 968 1 434 1 756 1 927 1 468Australia t 8 744 6 068 1 389 968 1 434 1 756 1 927 1 468

Exports apQuantityQuantityUranium oxide (U3O8) t 10 114 7 555 s 1 729 s 1 206 s 1 785 s 2 071 s 2 272 s 1 731 sUranium oxide (U3O8) t 10 114 7 555 s 1 729 s 1 206 s 1 785 s 2 071 s 2 272 s 1 731 s

ValueUranium oxide (U3O8) $m 990 751 s 182 s 116 s 162 s 223 s 254 s 187 s( 3 8) $m 990 751 s 182 s 116 s 162 s 223 s 254 s 187 s

PricesPricesUranium oxide (U O )Uranium oxide (U3O8)

Industry spot b US$/lb 51.25 43.81 46.50 42.08 41.42 45.67 58.50 68.42Industry spot b $/Australia c A$/kg 97.92 99.42 s 105.39 s 96.13 s 90.96 s 107.48 s 111.96 s 107.81 sAustralia c A$/kg 97.92 99.42 s 105.39 s 96.13 s 90.96 s 107.48 s 111.96 s 107.81 s

a ABS confidentiality: no country details to July 2009 and no details from August 2009. b Average of weekly restricted spot price, published by The Ux a ABS confidentiality: no country details to July 2009 and no details from August 2009. b Average of weekly restricted spot price, published by The Ux Consulting Company. c Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.a ABS confidentiality: no country details to July 2009 and no details from August 2009. b Average of weekly restricted spot price, published by The Ux Consulting Company. c Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; The Ux Consulting Company; ABARES.

a ABS confidentiality: no country details to July 2009 and no details from August 2009. b Average of weekly restricted spot price, published by The Ux Consulting Company. c Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; The Ux Consulting Company; ABARES.

a ABS confidentiality: no country details to July 2009 and no details from August 2009. b Average of weekly restricted spot price, published by The Ux Consulting Company. c Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; The Ux Consulting Company; ABARES.

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Production sProduction sZircon concentrateZircon concentrate

N S h W l k 55 53 11 14 14 14 14 21New South Wales kt 55 53 11 14 14 14 14 21Victoria kt 92 92 15 24 38 48 47 48Queensland kt 39 49 13 12 12 10 10 10Queensland kt 39 49 13 12 12 10 10 10South Australia kt 10 46 0 7 36 53 54 71South Australia kt 10 46 0 7 36 53 54 71Western Australia kt 286 168 42 39 37 23 30 27Western Australia kt 286 168 42 39 37 23 30 27Northern Territory kt 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Northern Territory kt 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

A li k 485 408 81 97 138 149 156 177Australia kt 485 408 81 97 138 149 156 177Exports sExports sQuantityQuantityZircon concentrate kt 685 748 200 184 171 228 228 260Zircon concentrate kt 685 748 200 184 171 228 228 260

ValueZircon concentrate $m 540 370 97 74 81 101 122 166Zircon concentrate $m 540 370 97 74 81 101 122 166Prices aPrices aZircon concentrateZircon concentrate

All d b d A$/t 1 174 1 049 1 046 997 1 014 1 070 1 097 1 380All grades – bagged A$/t 1 174 1 049 1 046 997 1 014 1 070 1 097 1 380

a Average export unit value p Preliminary s ABARES estimatea Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.a Average export unit value. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; ABARES.

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d kt 2 655 2 600 534 627 736 708 771 647Zinc ore and concentrates kt 2 655 2 600 534 627 736 708 771 647Zinc content of all minerals producedp

New South Wales kt 122 102 27 24 27 25 26 23New South Wales kt 122 102 27 24 27 25 26 23Queensland kt 897 858 143 230 246 247 271 223Queensland kt 897 858 143 230 246 247 271 223Western Australia kt 142 109 24 10 47 22 20 24Western Australia kt 142 109 24 10 47 22 20 24South Australia kt 17 23 7 6 4 4 5 4South Australia kt 17 23 7 6 4 4 5 4Tasmania kt 87 84 21 20 18 24 24 21Tasmania kt 87 84 21 20 18 24 24 21Northern Territory kt 145 186 51 46 43 45 46 42Northern Territory kt 145 186 51 46 43 45 46 42

Australia kt 1 411 1 362 273 336 385 368 391 337Australia

Smelter and refinerySmelter and refineryRefined zinc (primary) kt 506 515 130 118 130 124 126 124 sRefined zinc (primary) kt 506 515 130 118 130 124 126 124 s

Domestic despatchesDomestic despatchesRefined zinc kt 71 71 19 17 17 22 7 naRefined zinc kt 71 71 19 17 17 22 7 na

ExportsExportsQ titQuantityZiZinc concentrates

k 32 26 13 0 0 13 13 13Belgium–Luxembourg kt 32 26 13 0 0 13 13 13g gChina kt 945 1 146 414 170 255 248 383 172ChinaGermany kt 0 11 0 0 11 10 0 45Germany kt 0 11 0 0 11 10 0 45India kt 35 39 10 10 9 20 5 10India kt 35 39 10 10 9 20 5 10Japan kt 273 285 94 43 64 44 112 27Japan kt 273 285 94 43 64 44 112 27Korea Rep of kt 291 333 99 95 87 29 52 122Korea, Rep. of kt 291 333 99 95 87 29 52 122Netherlands kt 231 217 0 72 99 80 72 70Netherlands kt 231 217 0 72 99 80 72 70S i kt 146 116 0 31 85 79 0 68Spain kt 146 116 0 31 85 79 0 68Th il d kt 131 100 10 23 42 19 11 10Thailand kt 131 100 10 23 42 19 11 10

kOther kt 18 0 0 0 0 4 5 0

Total kt 2 101 2 271 640 444 653 546 653 537Total kt 2 101 2 271 640 444 653 546 653 537

R fi d iRefined zinc k 115 109 19 23 35 21 8 17China kt 115 109 19 23 35 21 8 17

Chinese Taipei kt 59 91 21 20 28 23 23 15Chinese TaipeiHong Kong, China kt 57 61 17 12 17 17 13 15Hong Kong, China kt 57 61 17 12 17 17 13 15India kt 4 6 1 1 2 2 1 2India kt 4 6 1 1 2 2 1 2Indonesia kt 10 20 5 6 6 6 6 5Indonesia kt 10 20 5 6 6 6 6 5Korea Rep of kt 10 6 2 0 2 4 3 1Korea, Rep. of kt 10 6 2 0 2 4 3 1Malaysia kt 71 26 5 7 8 8 7 7Malaysia kt 71 26 5 7 8 8 7 7N Z l d kt 9 7 3 1 1 3 3 2New Zealand kt 9 7 3 1 1 3 3 2S di A bi kt 11 7 4 2 1 0 2 2Saudi Arabia kt 11 7 4 2 1 0 2 2

kUnited States kt 0 21 0 21 0 22 0 31Other kt 104 71 31 8 10 8 7 7OtherTotal kt 451 425 107 102 109 113 73 103Total kt 451 425 107 102 109 113 73 103

fZinc content of all primaryp y materials exported as kt 1 471 1 482 384 317 432 383 363 353 materials exported as

ValueValueZinc concentrates $m 935 1 237 308 274 428 368 378 339Zinc concentrates $m 935 1 237 308 274 428 368 378 339R fi d i $ 923 977 237 259 273 232 164 235Refined zinc $m 923 977 237 259 273 232 164 235

Total $m 1 858 2 214 545 533 701 600 542 574Total $m 1 858 2 214 545 533 701 600 542 574

PricesPricesLME h b US$/t 1 401 2 001 2 203 2 290 1 980 2 013 2 300 2 393LME cash b US$/t 1 401 2 001 2 203 2 290 1 980 2 013 2 300 2 393

A$/t 1 862 2 265 2 417 2 530 2 275 2 326 2 545 2 575Australia c A$/t 1 862 2 265 2 417 2 530 2 275 2 326 2 545 2 575

a Zinc content of all ores concentrates slags residues intermediate products refined zinc zinc powders flakes and dust b LME cash midday registereda Zinc content of all ores, concentrates, slags, residues, intermediate products, refined zinc, zinc powders, flakes and dust. b LME cash, midday, registered brands, minimum 98 per cent, 25 tonne warrants. c EZ Industries, Prime Western, 98.5 per cent. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.a Zinc content of all ores, concentrates, slags, residues, intermediate products, refined zinc, zinc powders, flakes and dust. b LME cash, midday, registered brands, minimum 98 per cent, 25 tonne warrants. c EZ Industries, Prime Western, 98.5 per cent. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES.

a Zinc content of all ores, concentrates, slags, residues, intermediate products, refined zinc, zinc powders, flakes and dust. b LME cash, midday, registered brands, minimum 98 per cent, 25 tonne warrants. c EZ Industries, Prime Western, 98.5 per cent. p Preliminary. s ABARES estimate. na Not available.Sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Canberra; London Metal Exchange; ABARES.

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