Australia’s economy is largely based on its natural resources, with the minerals sector making the greatest contribution to the nation’s exports at 58.7 percent as of May 2025. Australia's mining ...

Because the first British settlement in Australia was a penal colony, there wasn’t much need for coins or currency. As The Perth Mint noted in a blog, authorities envisioned a “self-sufficient ...

An extremely rare Australian coin has been listed for auction in Sydney and is estimated to be worth $120,000. The "holey dollar" coin was the first currency minted in Australia and is among a range ...

Australia’s got reserves and mining expertise, and the United States is eager to invest in alternatives to China. But building mines, refineries and factories could take years. By Victoria Kim ...