33 y. ago The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Page 12

The Sydney Morning Herald from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia • Page 12  Newspapers.com

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4 h. ago China’s rare earth exports swell in June as Beijing relaxes controls

China’s rare earth exports surged in June to their highest level since December 2009, in what analysts said could be an early sign that recent behind-the-scenes agreements with the United States on the flow of critical minerals are beginning to bear fruit. Exports of the elements reached 7,742.2 tonnes last month – a 60 per cent increase from the 4,828.7 tonnes recorded in June 2024 – and a 32 per cent jump compared to the 5,865 tonnes reported this May, according to customs data. Rare earth...

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12 h. ago Australia’s Leader Walks Fine Line Between Xi and Trump in China

Australia’s Leader Walks Fine Line Between Xi and Trump in China  Bloomberg

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12 h. ago CATL, BYD partner with Australia’s BHP to electrify mining industry

Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and BYD have signed initial agreements with Australian mining giant BHP to collaborate on battery technology and electrification of mining operations, as both mainland firms explore new growth avenues amid a weakening outlook for electric vehicles (EVs). Melbourne-based BHP said on Monday that it had signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, and FinDreams Battery (FDB), a fully owned subsidiary of BYD, the...

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12 h. ago CATL, BYD partner with BHP to electrify Australia’s mining industry

Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) and BYD have signed initial agreements with Australian mining giant BHP to collaborate on battery technology and electrification of mining operations, as both mainland firms explore new growth avenues amid a weakening outlook for electric vehicles (EVs). Melbourne-based BHP said on Monday that it had signed memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, and FinDreams Battery (FDB), a fully owned subsidiary of BYD, the...

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15 h. ago Albanese in Beijing: Trump brings Australia, China close again

Albanese in Beijing: Trump brings Australia, China close again  Firstpost

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15 h. ago Australia PM touts green steel as iron ore miners meet Chinese steelmakers

Australia PM touts green steel as iron ore miners meet Chinese steelmakers  Reuters

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16 h. ago The Subsidy Scandal Shaking China's EV Giants: BYD and Chery's Risky Road Ahead

The Subsidy Scandal Shaking China's EV Giants: BYD and Chery's Risky Road Ahead  AInvest

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17 h. ago Australian PM Albanese pledges to work with China on excess steel capacity

Australian PM Albanese pledges to work with China on excess steel capacity  Yahoo

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19 h. ago China trade or Philippine defence ties? Why Australia attempts to balance both

As the Asia-Pacific’s power dynamics continue to evolve and shift, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s visit to China promises to be a test of his country’s ability to walk the fine line between economic self-interest and strategic resolve. His trip, which began on Saturday, unfolds against the backdrop of Australia’s deepening security ties with the Philippines, with Canberra stepping up support for Manila’s maritime capabilities and increasing participation in patrols and joint...

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24 h. ago As Trump turns his back on renewables, China is building the future

As Trump turns his back on renewables, China is building the future  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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24 h. ago 'Real men burn stuff': America's embrace of coal just one in a series of colossal acts of self

'Real men burn stuff': America's embrace of coal just one in a series of colossal acts of self-harm  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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24 h. ago Albo's visit to China before meeting Trump makes sense: Xi is now more important

Albo's visit to China before meeting Trump makes sense: Xi is now more important  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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30 h. ago China's NEV boom drives shortage of over 1m professionals, sparks industry

China's NEV boom drives shortage of over 1m professionals, sparks industry-academia partnership  Global Times

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30 h. ago Australian PM Touts Practical Cooperation During Shanghai Visit

Australian PM Touts Practical Cooperation During Shanghai Visit  Bloomberg.com

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32 h. ago ‘No tunnel, no waste’: China’s Inner Mongolia uranium mine signals nuclear leap

China has made a breakthrough in uranium mining and processing by unlocking complex sandstone deposits once seen as too challenging to develop, as Beijing ramps up efforts towards a green transition and energy security. The country’s largest natural uranium project had yielded its first barrel, China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) announced on Saturday. The “National No 1 Uranium” demonstration project was launched a year ago in the Ordos basin of northern Inner Mongolia, home to China’s...

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32 h. ago China was the big disruptor in our region. Now the US is determined to take that title

China was the big disruptor in our region. Now the US is determined to take that title  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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33 h. ago China’s Xi taps Australian coaches for global soccer power dream

China’s Xi taps Australian coaches for global soccer power dream  AFR

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36 h. ago An American demand comes with awkward timing for Anthony Albanese's China trip

An American demand comes with awkward timing for Anthony Albanese's China trip  SBS Australia

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40 h. ago Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, minister says

Australia will not commit troops in advance to any conflict, minister says  Reuters

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