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important to the economy of Ethiopia as a diversification from agriculture. Currently, mining comprises only 1% of GDP. Gold, gemstones (diamonds and sapphires), and industrial minerals are important commodities for the country's export-oriented growth strategy. Tantalum mining has also been profitable
The lowlands west of Australia´s eatern mountain range are drained by the Murray-Darling River system, with its main headwaters in the <em>Great Artesian Basin.</em>
