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Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

Warning for Australia as China 'weaponises' rare earths

A potentially globally significant Australian rare earths producer has criticised China for "weaponising" the market and holding back vital western development.

Japan's giants commit to Aussie nickel joint venture

Japan's giants commit to Aussie nickel joint venture

Japan's giants commit to Aussie nickel joint venture

Japan's giants commit to Aussie nickel joint venture

A nickel explorer has formed a joint venture with two of Japan's industrial giants as Australia's allies move to secure long-term supplies of battery minerals.

Sustainability: a price Australia can afford to pay?

Sustainability: a price Australia can afford to pay?

Sustainability: a price Australia can afford to pay?

Sustainability: a price Australia can afford to pay?

Australia's mining bosses have been challenged by a former trade negotiator on sustainability standards and the social impact of extracting resources.

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Aussie mining 'under assault' from China: US ambassador

Aussie mining 'under assault' from China: US ambassador

Ambassador Caroline Kennedy has taken aim at China's "unchecked exploitation" of Indonesia and other nations that risks destroying the supply of clean minerals.

Cattle test negative after suspected botulism deaths

Cattle test negative after suspected botulism deaths

Cattle bound for Indonesia have tested negative to exotic diseases as imports from an NT station were banned due to 100 animals dying from suspected botulism.

More than 100 Australian cattle die on way to Indonesia

More than 100 Australian cattle die on way to Indonesia

More than 100 cattle have died on a live export ship destined for Indonesia, with the federal government ruling out infectious diseases as the cause.

Fuels versus food fight becoming 'less emotional'

Fuels versus food fight becoming 'less emotional'

Growing and crushing more crops to keep planes in the skies and farmers on the land does not have to compromise food security, industry leaders say.

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New Zealand defies China on AUKUS, Pacific engagement

New Zealand defies China on AUKUS, Pacific engagement

New Zealand defies China on AUKUS, Pacific engagement

New Zealand defies China on AUKUS, Pacific engagement

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon is set to visit China after an invitation from visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project

Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project

Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project

Labor stumps up almost $1b for NT rare earths project

The federal government has continued its big spend-up in the Northern Territory with a funding package of up to $840 million for a rare earths mining project.

Australian mines 'cleanest and greenest in the world'

Australian mines 'cleanest and greenest in the world'

Australian mines 'cleanest and greenest in the world'

Australian mines 'cleanest and greenest in the world'

Aussie mines are the world's cleanest and greenest, Resources Minister Madeleine King says during a quest to lure investment away from a rival commodity giant.

Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping

Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping

Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping

Australia, Singapore map routes to greener shipping

Australia is working with maritime leader Singapore to cut greenhouse gas emissions from shipping, which is the world's biggest source of transport pollution.

NZ PM Luxon heading to Melbourne's ASEAN summit

NZ PM Luxon heading to Melbourne's ASEAN summit

NZ PM Luxon heading to Melbourne's ASEAN summit

NZ PM Luxon heading to Melbourne's ASEAN summit

New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Luxon will meet a range of leaders in Melbourne this week after being invited to the ASEAN summit.

First person jailed under foreign interference laws

First person jailed under foreign interference laws

First person jailed under foreign interference laws

First person jailed under foreign interference laws

A former Liberal Party candidate will be jailed for at least a year after becoming the first person in Australia found guilty under foreign interference laws.

Focus on Australia's role in SE Asia's food security

Focus on Australia's role in SE Asia's food security

Focus on Australia's role in SE Asia's food security

Focus on Australia's role in SE Asia's food security

A parliamentary committee will examine the role Australian agriculture has to play in the Southeast Asian market, and how it can support food security.

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Australia to up its response for Red Sea stability

Australia is sending additional defence personnel to support operations to ensure free navigation in the Red Sea as Houthi rebels continue their attacks.

Hope 'goodwill' will get Australian wine flowing

China could lift trade bans on Australian wine exports by the end of March as the government continues to advocate for the case of a detained writer.

Iron ore strength bankrolls emission-busting Fortescue

High prices and loyal Chinese demand for Fortescue Group's iron ore has delivered a stellar profit and cash pile to bankroll ambitious emission-busting plans.

Exports to China soar to $17bn as trade barriers fall

Australia has sent a record amount of agricultural exports to China as trade barriers fall following a thawing of relations between the two countries.

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Nickel sector 'at risk', added to priority mineral list

The nickel industry faces substantial structural challenges that cannot be addressed overnight, federal Resources Minister Madeleine King warns.

Farmers losing international trade in ports dispute

Farmers say they are being 'held hostage' in an ongoing industrial dispute impacting Australian ports, losing money, trade and damaging their export reputation.

China chastises Australia for Taiwan election support

The Chinese ambassador is seeking to meet with Australian officials to raise objections to statements of support for Taiwan's democratic election.

Houthi ships sunk as US repels attack on cargo vessel

Three Houthi ships have been sunk and ten militants killed by US forces repelling an attack on a container vessel in the Red Sea.

'A real solid': NZ PM applauds Aust deportees move

Chris Luxon is set to represent New Zealand overseas for the first time, with the prime minister to visit Australia counterpart Anthony Albanese in Sydney.

Mixed bag for Aussie commodities in evolving economy

Global vehicle manufacturing, including China's need for raw materials for electric cars exported to the world, are driving iron ore and aluminium exports.

Australian barley back in China after lifted tariffs

China's customs agency has released data on Australian barley imports for the first time in three years.

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