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Australian dollar (AUD/USD)
Metals are priced in US$, but Australian miners pay wages, diesel and contractors in A$. A falling Aussie dollar is a tailwind (higher A$ revenue, same A$ costs); a rising one squeezes margins.
Last0.6774US$ - 6 hours ago
Day-0.5%
1 month-2.8%
1 year+3.8%
52-week range0.6422 - 0.7277
Why it matters
Metals are priced in US$, but Australian miners pay wages, diesel and contractors in A$. A falling Aussie dollar is a tailwind (higher A$ revenue, same A$ costs); a rising one squeezes margins.
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