Gold to overtake coal among top Australian exports, report shows

Precious metal forecast to rise as trade tensions drag down other major exports

SHAUN TURTON

SYDNEY -- Gold is set to surpass metallurgical coal as Australia's third-most valuable export as investors seek safe assets, spurred by U.S.-led trade tensions, concerns over America's fiscal position and conflict in the Middle East, government data showed Monday.

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