abare - australian mineral statistics: december quarter 2006

definitions definitions and explanations Small discrepancies in totals are generally due to the rounding of components.
	A	zero is used to denote nil or a negligible amount.
	p	denotes a preliminary figure.
	s	denotes an ABARE estimate.

common abbreviations and conversions

	kg	kilogram	2.20462 lb (pounds)

	t	tonne	1000 kilograms

	kt	kilotonne	1000 tonnes

	Mt	megatonne	1 000 000 tonnes

	mtu	metric ton unit	10 kilograms

	c	metric carat

	L	litre	1.761 pints

	kL	kilolitre	1000 litres

	ML	megalitre	1 000 000 litres

	Mm3	million cubic metres	1 000 000 cubic metres

	bbl	barrel	159 litres

	oz	troy ounce	0.031 kilograms

	$m	million dollars (Australian)

	fob	free on board

	for	free on rail

	fot	free on truck

	cif	cost, insurance and freight