HANOI -- Leading Vietnamese steelmaker Hoa Phat Group has purchased the entire interest in an Australian iron ore mine to secure a stable supply of raw materials in a competitive market.
The Roper Valley project, located in the Northern Territory, is Hoa Phat's first major mining interest owned overseas. The steelmaker has not disclosed the value of the deal.
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