Australia's minerals production remained robust in 2021, with the country leading globally in production of iron ore and lithium, and ranking second in gold and cobalt. Australia's ore reserves and resources rank first for iron ore and zinc, and second for gold, coal, nickel and cobalt.

While Greenbushes is Australia's largest lithium mine, contributing 40% of the 55,000 tonnes of lithium mined in the country in 2021, there are several others close behind. In total, there are...

Mining contributes more than $13 billion to the state's economy and creates 121,000 jobs. In 1851, gold was discovered in Ballarat, starting the gold rush that made Melbourne one of the richest cities in the world. Melbourne-based firms accounted for 65% of the Australian Stock Exchange 100 (ASX100) mining stock in 2018.

Major active mines in Australia include: Olympic Dam in South Australia, a copper, silver and uranium mine believed to have the world's largest uranium resource, and in 2018 producing 6% of world production; Super Pit gold mine, which has replaced a number of underground mines at Boulder, Western Australia

Mineral resources information. Australia's unique geology has paved the way for over 300 operating mining projects and many more exploration projects. Currently, Australia has the world's largest resources of gold, iron ore, lead, nickel, rutile, uranium, zinc and zircon and the second largest resources of brown coal, cobalt, copper ...

Australia produces 19 useful minerals in significant amounts, from over 350 operating mines. From these minerals, useful materials such as metals can be extracted. Australia is one of the world's leading producers of bauxite (aluminium ore), iron ore, lithium, gold, lead, diamond, rare earth elements, uranium, and zinc.

Super mines: Australia's biggest mining projects. From a mine built atop the world's largest uranium deposit to a project producing close to a million ounces of gold per year, Australia is home to some of the world's largest and …

Australia's mining industry is a pillar of the Australian economy, with the country being one of the world's largest exporters of coal, iron ore, bauxite, alumina, and many other resources.

List of mines in Australia by status. As of November 2023, there were 379 operating mines in Australia. [1]

This map shows the location and status, as of 31 December 2021, of Australian operating mines, mines under development, and mines under care and maintenance.