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(Last updated: 28 Aug 2008)
Overview
The Australian Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (MTS) sector generates estimated annual sales of A$12 billion. Fifty per cent of firms in the Australian sector are exporters with combined exports of around A$2.5 billion annually.
Australia continues to prosper in the market competing against countries such Canada, USA, Germany and South Africa, because of its strong R&D base and export focus.
Key opportunities
Because of the strength of the market, Australian MTS firms have overseas opportunities right across the supply chain. This includes:
- Capital equipment
- Contract mining
- Exploration
- Mining consumables
- Professional services including engineering and consulting
- Software and advanced technologies – Australian suppliers have an international reputation for innovative solutions
- Equipment supply – a range of mining equipment is in short supply at present including the supply of tyres
Priority markets with the greatest opportunities for Australian MTS firms include:
- Latin America
- China
- India
- Russia
- New Caledonia
- Papua New Guinea
- Africa
- Indonesia
- Mongolia
How can we help you?
With a worldwide network of highly experienced and qualified staff, Austrade provides a number of dedicated and tailored services to Australian exporters.
Austrade offers practical advice, market intelligence and ongoing support (including financial) to Australian businesses looking to develop international markets. Austrade also provides advice and guidance on overseas investment and joint venture opportunities, and helps put Australian businesses in contact with potential overseas investors.
Austrade has a mining industry network of 35 staff in key international mining markets and Australia including the Americas, Pacific, South East Asia, North Asia, India, South Africa, Russia and the Middle East.
For further information please contact Austrade on 13 28 78 or email info@austrade.gov.au.
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