Commodities

Summary of information on key commodities.
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WA Commodities infographic

Key Facts

  • 55.4% share of the national exploration expenditure in 2025
  • $122B of iron ore produced during 2024-25
  • Amongst the top producers of minerals in the world:
    • #1 iron ore
    • #1 lithium
    • #2 alumina
    • #3 LNG
    • #3 gold

Mineral exploration data from ABS as at 3 March 2026.

Mineral production rankings from DMIRS, as at 4 December 2025.

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