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Australian Copper Ore Heads to China as Relations Thaw
Copper concentrates from Australia are headed to China, according to port data, in what would be the first shipment of its kind since the country halted imports three years ago. One 11,000 ton consignment on the vessel African Crate set sail from the Australian port of Geraldton to Qingdao Nov. 3, according to Australia’s Mid West Ports Authority. A second 11,000 ton shipment on the same route is scheduled on the Densa Hawk next week. The move comes amid a thawing in relations between the two countries. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese concluded a state visit to China last week touting positive talks with ... (full story)