SYDNEY/TOKYO -- Australia's iron-ore miners are grappling with a severe shortage of workers, prompting cuts in production and shipments as they compete with other industries for talent while navigating coronavirus constraints.
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Australia is the world's top iron-ore producer, supplying 53% of global exports in 2020. (Photo by Fumi Matsumoto)
SYDNEY/TOKYO -- Australia's iron-ore miners are grappling with a severe shortage of workers, prompting cuts in production and shipments as they compete with other industries for talent while navigating coronavirus constraints.