International investors wanting to study possible metals and minerals investment projects in Australia but don't know where to find ample information may now turn to the Australia Metals & Minerals Industry Wall Map - 1st Edition.

Australia is the world's largest producer of iron ore, metallurgical coal, alumina, zinc and lead, as well as top producer of thermal coal, gold, copper and uranium. Australia has more than $200 billion in mining projects under development. It is second only to Canada as the largest country in the world for the value of mining projects under development.

Researched by Industrial Info Resources, the Australia Metals & Minerals Industry Wall Map - 1st Edition showcases the 477 major operational mines. It also provides details of 175 mines currently under development. The map also features details of other Metals & Minerals sectors, including cement plants, steel mills, smelters, as well as bulk terminal and port facilities.

The Australia Metals & Minerals Industry Wall Map - 1st Edition aims to provide equipment and service providers with a clear view of the Metals & Minerals Industry in Australia.

With rising demand for metals and minerals resources, especially from Asia-Pacific countries, and significant resources required to help Japan repair damages from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami, Australia's Metals & Minerals Industry is poised for continued growth and development in 2012.

Australia's economy ballooned in the past decade, largely caused by the growth in its mining sector, from around 4.5% in 1993-94, to almost 8% in 2006-07 in terms of contribution to GDP.

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