02 Coal

A $ 57.13bn 80

It ’ s no surprise to see Australia ’ s coal industry high up on the exports list , and indeed it takes up a share of 14.8 % of total exports . It is interesting to note that the fossil fuel industry is still experiencing massive growth , with 35.2 % exhibited year on year in 2017 . The figure amounted to $ 41bn ( A $ 57.13bn ) as opposed to 2016 ’ s $ 30.32bn ( A $ 42.27bn ). The biggest operational coal mine in the country in terms of output is the Bulga Coal mine in Singleton , New South Wales , with 10.8mn tonnes of coal mined per annum , all of which is exported .

OCTOBER 2018