News in Numbers

5.6%

The rise in mining investment in Australia in Q3 2023, with iron-ore projects and battery-related mineral developments behind the boost.

47%

How much of Australia's electricity still comes from coal power – equal to 130.9 terawatt-hours.

62,800m

The number of diverse projects launched by Micromine, the winner of this year’s Mining Technology Excellence Awards in the Innovation and Product Launches category.

80%

The proportion of total global iron ore output through 2030 that will be accounted for by Australia, Brazil, China, India and Russia, according to GlobalData.

30%

The potential estimated fall in lithium carbonate prices in China, as the rate of supply generated by all major producers outpaces the rise in demand from battery users.

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