Mineral exports climb despite pandemic

The latest data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has shown the resilience of some of Australia’s key resource exports, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.

The ABS on Thursday reported that metal ore and mineral exports increased by 32% in March, or some A$2.8-billion, while other mineral fuel exports increased by 10%, or A$485-million, and coal, coke and briquette exports increased by 6%, or A$274-million.