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The following is a list of the top metals and minerals mined in Australia:

Lead

Gold

Copper

Coal

Iron ore

Nickel

Diamonds

Bauxite

Aluminum

Salt

Uranium

Silver(Argent)

Oil (petroleum)

Rare minerals

Other Natural Resources:

Fish

People

Seaweed and algae

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