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Chinese spy agency says foreign agents targeting rare earth and food technology sectors

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China’s top spy agency has accused overseas institutions of targeting the rare earth sector and food industry in the latest in a series of warnings encouraging the public to be alert to the risk from foreign spies. The warnings come amid growing concern among foreign investors about the impact of the country’s latest anti-espionage laws … Read more

Australia’s nickel sector gets funding lifeline amid stiff Indonesian competition, global price plunge

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Sharp declines in global prices of the metal have led to mine closures in Australia in recent months, threatening mining jobs. Its price has fallen almost 40 per cent in the past year amid an oversupply, particularly from low-cost producers like Indonesia. ‘Just doing his job’: Australia PM makes firmest call yet for Assange’s freedom … Read more