Australia’s commodity exports are expected to fall almost 7 per cent this year, piling pressure on the government to step up efforts to cushion the impact on the mining sector ahead of the federal election.
The latest quarterly figures from the Department of Industry, Science and Resources highlight the impact of slowing commodity prices and increased global market supply on Australia’s mining sector.
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Mark Wembridge covers resource companies for The Australian Financial Review, based in Perth. He formerly worked for the Financial Times in London and Hong Kong. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mark.wembridge@nine.com.au
