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Australia’s record-breaking mining exports hint of new sector boom

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 02, 2017 | 7:34 am Energy Precious Metals Top Companies Australia China Coal Gold Iron Ore 

Australia’s trade surplus surged to a record high in December of $3.5 billion thanks to a mix of higher mineral exports and soaring commodity prices, in which some see the beginning of a new mining boom. Exports’ value jumped 5%...

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