Australia’s resources and energy export earnings are expected to ease slightly from record highs as international prices soften, though demand is forecast to remain steady and volumes continue to grow. The Federal Government’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources September resources and energy quarterly report has forecast exports at $369 billion in 2025-26, down from $385 billion in 2024-25. The report confirmed iron ore as Australia’s top resources export with volumes forecast to increase over the next two years, but with prices to possibly ease. It remains at 25 per cent of all resource and energy ... (full story)