# Jordan industry chamber highlights Australian mineral-processing cooperation

> Jordan Chamber of Industry president Fathi Jaghbeer said partnerships with Australia could strengthen technical capacity in exploration, processing efficiency and environmental practice. In remarks to Petra on 15 October, he highlighted a shift from raw material extraction towards higher-value chemical and mineral manufacturing.

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- Published: 2026-10-16T14:01:26+00:00
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Chamber trade figures put three potash and fertilizer groups at approximately 64% of Jordanian exports to Australia: crude potash salts at 38%, multi-nutrient fertilizers at 15% and NPK formulations at 11%. The reference period was not specified. This is a call for cooperation, not an announcement of a new mine investment or completed technology transfer.

## Data

### Jordan–Australia export composition

Industry chamber’s 15 October statement

Methodology: Potash and fertilizer groups’ share of exports to Australia, not Jordan’s worldwide exports. Announcement date used because reference period and category definitions are unspecified; no annual series constructed.

| label | value | unit | period | basis | value_qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three product groups’ share of exports to Australia | 64 | % | 2026-10-15 | observed | approximate |

Sources: <https://petra.gov.jo/en/news/jci-highlights-australia-as-strategic-partner-in-mining-and-downstream-tech> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/jordan-industry-chamber-australia-mineral-processing-cooperation-2026/data/source-record?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/jordan-industry-chamber-australia-mineral-processing-cooperation-2026/data/source-record?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Jordan News Agency, interview with Jordan Chamber of Industry president](<https://petra.gov.jo/en/news/jci-highlights-australia-as-strategic-partner-in-mining-and-downstream-tech>) (Source checked: 2026-10-16; Published: 2026-10-15)

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