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Australasian Business Intelligence, June, 2005
Jun 29, 2005 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX)
Strong Chinese demand for commodities has been a boon to Queensland's mining industries. Xstrata, which acquired MIM Holdings in 2003, has plans to expand its Queensland copper operations in order to meet the increased demand. Other explorers, such as BHP Billiton and Zinifex, also have projects in the region. Queensland's mining industry will benefit significantly from the construction of a bauxite refinery. The winner of the Aurukun bauxite lease must construct the refinery in Queensland, according to State ...
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